Hideji did not expect that the Daming General would meet him. However, he was still very happy when he heard the news. At least he did not have to die for the time being.
Under the guidance of the Great Ming soldiers, Fengchen Xiuji strode into the Great Ming camp. Fengchen Xiuji finally understood why the Great Ming soldiers were so powerful.
The Ming Army was very strong. Not only were they tall, but their muscles were also very developed.
In comparison, the people of the Japanese Empire were much shorter, and their bodies were not as strong as the Daming soldiers.
This was all because of Zhu Yijun's money. Just the meat and eggs consumed every day in the capital camp was a very large expenditure.
The Daming now spent one-third of the military budget on food. How could the Ming Army's soldiers not be in good health?
Zhu Yijun knew that he could not save this money, so he was willing to spend it.
Other than seeing the Daming soldiers' bodies, Hideji also saw the Daming soldiers' equipment.
Whether it was the guns, cannons, swords, spears, or armor, they were all well-equipped!
Under such circumstances, it was impossible for the Japanese Empire to defeat the Daming. Hideji once again cursed Toyotomi Hideyoshi in his heart.
If he did not go to Korea, he would not have attracted such a strong enemy for the Japanese Empire.
It was too late to regret it now. Not only did they lose soldiers, but they were also forced to surrender by the Daming.
After walking into the commander's tent, Hideji saw the Daming's General. He was a very young General.
Zhang Weixian looked at Toyotomi Hideji and found that he looked quite arrogant. He was most likely someone with his own thoughts, and this made Zhang Weixian let out a sigh of relief.
If Toyotomi Hiuji was a coward, Zhang Weixian wouldn't have dared to use him. A coward wouldn't be able to accomplish anything.
"Fengchen Xiuci greets the Great Ming Dynasty's Commanding General!" Fengchen Xiuci didn't dare to be negligent and quickly bowed to Zhang Weixian.
Zhang Weixian nodded, then waved his hand and said, "Emissary, you may rise!" Then he said to the people around him, "Come, set up the bar!"
Following Zhang Weixian's words, the people from outside came in and brought out the dishes and wine, which were mainly meat dishes.
Zhang Weixian pointed at the wine that was served and said with a smile, "Great Ming's wine, have a taste!" As he said that, he raised his wine cup and toasted Toyotomi Hideji, then drank it himself.
It had been a long time since he had drunk it, and Zhang Weixian missed the taste. People in the army did not drink often, and Zhang Weixian was no exception.
Hideji picked up his glass and took a sip. It was so spicy that his face turned red. After a while, he held his breath and said, "Daming's wine is really pure!"
After a simple exchange of pleasantries, Toyotomi Hiuji changed the topic to the war. "The Great Ming Dynasty's might is impressive, and the Wei Nation has overestimated themselves. At this point in the war, the Wei Nation already knows that they cannot offend the Great Ming Dynasty's might. My father asked me to see the commander-in-chief to ask for peace."
Hideji did not hide anything. At this time, there was nothing he could say, and he had no face.
Zhang Weixian waved his hand to interrupt Toyotomi Hiuji. He played with the wine glass in his hand and said with a sneer, "The emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty once said that it's up to you to decide when to start the war, because you started it first.
However, it's up to the Daming Emperor to decide when it ends. "
"The Daming Emperor doesn't think it's time to end this war, so don't talk about peace. It's meaningless."
Hideji did not speak for a long time. Daming Emperor?
Speaking of which, Hideji really did not know much about the Daming Emperor.
"Then why did the Grand Marshal ask me to come?" Hideji asked carefully after he regained his senses.
Hideji felt that the General Daming in front of him was not playing with him. There was no need for him to treat him with good wine and food. Could it be that he wanted to treat him to a meal?
Fengchen Xiuji wasn't that stupid, nor was he that naive. Fengchen Xiuji knew very well that the Great Ming General definitely had something to tell him.
"Of course there is!"
Zhang Weixian turned the glass in his hand and said, "The Daming Emperor needs a calm person in the Japanese Empire."
"After this war, we will have to fight again in a few days. This is not good, so we hope to find a suitable person to lead the Japanese Empire.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi must die. This is not negotiable. As for the person to lead the Japanese Empire, I think you are quite suitable. "
"In terms of identity, you are the son of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and have the right to inherit the Toyotomi Family. In terms of character, I think you are not bad."
Hideji felt his heart was about to jump out of his chest. Was he going to reach the peak of his life?
"I also know about you. You are the adopted son of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. If he doesn't have a son, maybe you will be his heir.
What a pity!
He has a son, so what are you going to do?
If you have never been an heir and are just an adopted son, maybe you can keep your life. "
"Not necessarily. If Toyotomi Hideyoshi can live until his son grows up, maybe you can. Otherwise, if the country is under suspicion, you will die."
"Of course, you don't have to think about this. You have been the heir of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. No matter what, you will die."
Hideji's face was very ugly. How could he not know this?
But what could he do?
His eyes flashed. Maybe he couldn't do anything in the past, but this time, he might really have a way.
He suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhang Weixian. Hideji felt that his chance had come.
Zhang Weixian smiled faintly, "So, what harm will it do to you if Toyotomi Hideyoshi dies?"
"With Daming's support, you can become the head of the Toyotomi family. Two of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's sons have died, so it's not strange for another to die."
From Zhang Weixian's point of view, Hideji was much more suitable than Tokugawa Ieyasu. First of all, he was weak. Not to mention Tokugawa Ieyasu, he couldn't even compare to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
If he killed Toyotomi Hideyoshi, then other than Daming, he would have no one else to rely on. Would he dare to use the old subordinates of Toyotomi Hideyoshi?
Even if he did, would those people really submit to him?
Even if he took over the remaining forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, so what?
Wasn't there still Tokugawa Ieyasu who was eyeing him like a tiger watching its prey?
He would find an opportunity to support a few more of them. After all, everyone could just fight. Daming wouldn't lose anything. Hideji was obviously not able to convince the masses, so he was suitable for Daming to control.
Compared to Tokugawa Ieyasu, he was much more suitable.
Zhang Weixian wasn't afraid that Hideji wouldn't listen to him. If he didn't listen, he would only die.
Compared to Tokugawa Ieyasu, Hideji had no choice. Zhang Weixian could see this clearly.
"What does Grand Marshal want me to do?" Hideji looked at Zhang Weixian with a gloomy face.
"It's very simple. The army will launch an attack in a few days. When that time comes, take advantage of the chaos in the city to chop off Toyotomi Hideyoshi's head." Zhang Weixian said calmly, "Just don't let him escape."