In the courtyard prepared by the famous mountain master for the Ming Dynasty envoy, Zhu Gaochi's entourage, as well as the officials who followed him to Japan, were still busy.
The journey at sea was more difficult than on land. Everyone was already exhausted physically and mentally, but they still kept their spirits up and did not dare to slack off.
This is not the Ming Dynasty, but everything they say and do represents the Ming Dynasty.
There was no comfortable Taishi chair in the hall. Zhu Gaochi leaned against the pillar at the door with his feet folded and a box of candied dried fruits on his belly, which he kept eating.
His eyes were still on the officials walking around the courtyard.
Yang Shiqi, the head of the Lifan Yuan and Li Jinglong’s lackey. There is a difference between the Lifan Yuan and the Ministry of Rites. The Ministry of Rites deals internally, while the Lifan Yuan deals externally. Yang Shiqi’s job in Japan is to sort out the relationship between all the Japanese feudal princes and distinguish them.
Who are the friends of the Ming Dynasty and who are the enemies of the Ming Dynasty? List the strengths of the various princes of Japan.
Jian Yi, Leng Touqing from the Ministry of Revenue, is here to check the output of Yin Mountain in Japan, and he is a good accountant.
Jin Yiwei Qianhu Ji Gang, this person travels back and forth between Japan and the Ming Dynasty all year round. Jin Yiwei's job is to spy on information and win people's hearts. It is estimated that many lower-level officials in Japan have long been lured over with money.
There are also those military attachés selected by the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army. Most of these people are the sons of nobles. In addition to having two brushes in the battle formation, their strength is to treat people and treat others.
The imperial court wanted to help Shan Mingjie train the firearms army, and these people were the sand that the imperial court mixed into it.
"Damn it, that long-lived master in the palace is using the same method he used against my father back in Japan again!" Zhu Gaochi cursed in his heart.
These methods are more terrifying than direct use of force.
The purpose of the long-lived man in the palace is not to instigate civil war in Japan. If the selected mountain master is obedient, everyone will be happy. If he is disobedient, he will support another family in Japan in the future.
How did you say that?
Yes, the Imperial Spokesperson.
Later, Zhu Gaochi's mind came back to the intricate power relations in Japan that he had constantly made up for along the way.
The Yamana family and the Nitta family are from the same ancestor, and the Isshiki, Akamatsu, and Kyogoku families are all married for generations.
These Japanese princes may not be very loyal to their emperor, but they are very wary of the Ashikaga shogunate, which is actually the largest controller of Japan. And the shogunate is also on guard against the princes while wooing them.
In fact, to put it bluntly, it was just ambition. The Ashikaga Shogunate wanted to usurp the throne and replace him with the Emperor. These princes wanted to replace him with the Ashikaga Shogunate.
What the court wants to use is precisely their ambition, so that they can continue fighting forever. And in their struggle, they can obtain the greatest benefits for Ming Dynasty.
"Hey, my brain hurts!"
Zhu Gaochi pinched his neck and cursed in his mind, "What a bunch of nonsense names? It's too convoluted!" Thinking about it, he cursed again, "You dare to call me Emperor in a place with a big ass, you should be beaten!"
Then, he stood up slowly while holding on to the pillar behind him.
Just as he was about to step in, he heard Yang Shiqi's laughter not far away, "Everyone, we are guests from afar. We want to make people feel comfortable and willing to get close to us and treat us as friends. We don't want to be bad guests! Ugly words.
Go ahead, don't be arrogant and domineering in your position and want this or that..."
"This person has general knowledge and is a stable person!"
Zhu Gaochi praised in his heart, but turned his head sharply the next second and continued to look at the officials over there.
These officials do not have big official positions, but they all have one thing in common, that is, they serve as a link between the past and the next.
If they do not make mistakes in their future career, they will be important ministers of the country and cabinet ministers in ten or twenty years.
"In the past, the cabinet ministers and ministers were all Jinshi and Dihanlin, so they were naturally experts in domestic affairs. But externally, they really knew nothing about these overseas vassals."
"Now that the long-lived man in the palace has sent so many officials overseas, in the future..."
Zhu Gaochi suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart. He was afraid that in the Ming Dynasty in the future, it would no longer be enough to study literature and work hard as an official. He must not only be familiar with the past and present, but also know both China and foreign countries.
"Uncle, I have prepared hot water for you!" Zheng He walked out of the palace and bowed.
"I know!" Zhu Gaochi stretched and said with a smile, "I need a good wash!" He said, hugging Zheng He's shoulders affectionately, "Sambo, help me rub my back!"
Zheng He smiled and hesitated for a moment, "Um...Uncle, the Shanming family just sent someone to send a maid, I mean..."
"Does it look good?" Zhu Gaochi grabbed the other person's shoulders and asked urgently.
"It's... done!" Zheng He said, "The maid can also speak Chinese, and she said she is the adopted daughter of the head of the Shanming family, and she is here to serve you!"
Zhu Gaochi nodded and walked slowly inside with his hands behind his back.
Zheng He followed his footsteps, "But I feel that such a woman of unknown origin should not be close to you. I have..."
"What bad thoughts can a little woman have? Can she assassinate the king?" Zhu Gaochi squinted and patted the other party on the shoulder, "It is true that he is the grandson of the Ming Dynasty, but he cannot be unreasonable.
My goddaughter didn’t treat us as outsiders when she sent her here. Isn’t it hard to refuse such kindness?”
"That is not a simple maid, she is the face of the head of the Yamano family. They kindly sent her to us but we don't want it. Isn't that just a slap in the face?"
Zheng He hesitated, "But..."
"I know what etiquette and rules you want to talk about. But this is Japan, which is very different from the customs of the Ming Dynasty. It doesn't get in the way, it doesn't get in the way. You can't be too upright as a person. Originally, I was the grandson of the Ming Dynasty emperor who was aloof. If you continue to act like this
Hold it and return it to the famous family... There is a sense of distance!"
"Besides, I just want her to rub my back!"
Zheng He thought for a long time, "Didn't you just say to let the villain help you..."
"Your hands are calloused and uncomfortable!" Zhu Gaochi waved his hand and strode towards the back hall.
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The back hall of the villa is a hot spring. As soon as you walk in, you can feel the hot air and the faint white smoke.
Zhu Gaochi waved his hand, and the servants around him saluted silently, and then slowly opened the curtains.
A hot spring built between the pavilion and the back building came into view for the first time. The spring water was swimming in the heat wave, and the hot air rushed towards my face.
"Uncle!" Zheng He chased Zhu Gaochi's footsteps. As soon as he said something, he saw Zhu Gaochi looking at the corner of the hot spring infatuatedly. Then he sighed silently and shook his head, holding on to his steps and standing outside.
"If you need something, please call me anytime!"
Zhu Gaochi waved his hand silently again and slowly stepped forward.
Under the eaves of a corner of the hot spring, a graceful woman in a pink kimono with white dots of flowers was already bowing her head in salute.
It seems that because the water vapor here is too heavy, her round and delicate shoulders are exposed, as if they are covered with crystal water drops.
Under the skirt of the kimono, there is half a calf that looks like white jade. Further down, the toes...
Further up, the arc of the back is clearly visible...
Zhu Gaochi walked over slowly and said softly, "Raise your head!"
When the woman heard the words, she slowly raised her head, revealing a pair of bright, smiling eyes that made people want to stop.
In an instant, a poem blurted out, "Pedestrians should not blame the ruthless water; a smile from Huaqing is the source of disaster."
This chapter has been completed!