"The special envoy of His Highness the Grandson of the Ming Dynasty, Quan Yang Dong Er, pays homage to His Highness Gongfang."

"Hmm~~Your ambassador is also Japanese?"

"Yes, I am a native of Bizen, and I used to be the swordsmanship guide of the Uki family. After the Battle of Sekigahara, my family was destroyed, and I became a ronin, and then joined Kapitan's command. By various coincidences, I am now the Chongming Shawei Institute of the Ming Dynasty.

A member of the Ming Dynasty, working for His Highness the Emperor Taisun of the Ming Dynasty. Thanks to the great love of His Highness the Emperor Taisun, I have been given the surname Quan Yang, and the word "dong" in his name has been given to me, which has become the common name of our Quan Yang family for generations to come.

"

"I see. To be given a surname like 'Inukai', it seems that your envoy is also a loyal person."

"Thank you very much for your praise, Your Highness. I will try my best to live up to this name."

In March 1610, after receiving emergency training from Zhu Youdong in Nanjing, Inukai Touji, a Japanese general under Li Guosuke, went to Japan as Zhu Youdong's personal representative. After hearing the news, Tokugawa Ieyasu personally summoned his family members to receive him.

At this time, a full year had passed since Li Guozhu violently defeated the Shimadzu fleet in Ryukyu.

This really can't be blamed on the low efficiency of the time travellers. According to Zhu Youdong's idea, Japan's aggressiveness has dropped a lot under the rule of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and it can avoid irritating the opponent, or use various gentle methods to paralyze the opponent.

, it is a good thing to let the other party sleep for a while longer, even if it only means sleeping for one more year. Therefore, he really wants to open normal trade between China and Japan as soon as possible, and sign a formal armistice agreement with the Tokugawa Shogunate for the war more than ten years ago.

Besides, with the Ming Dynasty’s unparalleled silk, tea, porcelain, and penicillin, Zhu Youdong is confident that he can beat all other travelers in terms of trade. And Japan is a major producer of silver. Why is this such a good money-making opportunity because of Japan?

People gave up on North Korea after giving it a beating more than ten years ago?

But his idea naturally aroused great controversy in the court. After the imperial censors of the Ming Dynasty heard that Japan had invaded Korea and then plundered the Ryukyus, they were all filled with indignation and demanded that the country send troops to punish Japan.

At least for now, the censors can talk about the war. In the view of Wanli's ancestors and grandsons, there are a lot of domestic problems now, and the new army has just started. How can it be possible to go across the ocean to destroy the country?

War? Besides, how many of those censors who are clamoring really want to fight? Some are expressing their attitude to gain fame. Some are the spokespersons of the southeastern maritime merchants of the Ming Dynasty: This normalizes trade with Japan, and the sea

How do businessmen make a fortune through smuggling?

But regardless of whether it is really based on righteous indignation or ulterior motives, the public opposition is huge. This is the same for both the government and the opposition.

Therefore, Zhu Youdong spent a long time settling these things.

Among the people, Jinling Daily has opened a special page since April last year to explain the benefits and necessity of trade with Japan. However, the effect was not good at the beginning: the people in Jiangnan provinces were greatly harmed by Japanese pirates! So the public opinion on the

The guidance took more than half a year.

In the officialdom, Zhu Youdong's methods are much more brutal: it is best to deal with those censors who have ulterior motives. Jin Yiwei is responsible for digging up dirty information about the other party. When the evidence is complete, he will interview the censor: What's going on? His reputation has been ruined.

Or change course?

The real headaches were those true gentlemen. Zhu Youdong still cherished such upright bookworms, and personally interviewed these censors many times and wrote letters to explain them.

In short, it is very fast for Inukai Touji to be able to go to Japan as ambassador at this time!

"Your envoy is here this time. What advice can His Highness the Ming Dynasty Emperor Taisun give you?"

"Don't take your advice seriously, Your Highness Gongfang. You may not believe it, but Your Highness Taisun highly respects you in our country of Ming Dynasty. In our Ming Dynasty's Jinling Daily, there was a special section introducing the history of Japan for more than a month. Among them

When I introduced you, I really admired you for finally realizing peace in Japan."

"Hahahaha~~" Everyone carried the sedan chair, not to mention all the countries in East Asia at this time, all of them were proud of being praised by China. As soon as Inukai said this, everyone in the Tokugawa family's meeting looked happy.

. Even Takechiyo, who was sitting on one side with a wary face, had to force out a sincere smile at this time.

"Your Highness, these are the terms and conditions personally handwritten by my Highness, the Great Grandson of the Ming Dynasty. Please take the time to read them."

"Hi." After hearing this, Tokugawa Ieyasu stood up solemnly, straightened his clothes and took the letter with respectful hands.

At this time, all Japanese nobles were proficient in Chinese characters, so Ieyasu saw Chinese in his eyes, but spoke Japanese in his mouth without any hindrance.

"1. Japan recognizes Korea and Ryukyu as vassals of the Ming Dynasty, and vows never to invade them. If there is any violation, the shogunate will destroy them if the daimyo offends them, and all Japanese daimyo offenders will be punished by the shogunate.

Second, Ming Dynasty signed a peace treaty with Japan, and the two countries terminated all hostilities from the date of signing.

Third, the Ming Dynasty allowed the restoration of normal trade with Japan. Ten shipping guides were issued every year, half for Chinese and Japanese merchants. The starting and unloading locations for goods were limited to Yue Port in the Ming Dynasty. Japan could determine a good port to take on this responsibility by the shogunate.

Fourth, the navies of both countries have the obligation to protect maritime merchants with ship lures from both countries. Maritime merchants without ship lures will be severely punished.

5. If there is a conflict between personnel from the two countries during trade exchanges, civil disputes will be decided by the officials of the host country, and criminal disputes will be returned to the two countries to determine the responsibility.

Sixth, in the trade between the two countries, the two sides do not charge each other tariffs on shipping merchants.

7. This treaty will come into effect after it is signed and sealed by His Highness the Ming Emperor Taisun and the Japanese General Conquering the Barbarians. It will be valid for twenty years. After the expiration, the two parties will discuss whether to renew it."

After reading Zhu Youdong's autographed letter, Tokugawa Ieyasu was very satisfied. In his opinion, when the two countries sign a peace treaty tomorrow, the shogunate's heart that has been hanging on it will finally be relieved. Secondly, trade between the two countries has also been restored, and Japan

Silk, tea, porcelain and even medicines that are urgently needed by the aristocratic class do not need to be smuggled. Thirdly, the trade volume is controlled within a relatively small range and is traded at fixed ports, which has little impact on the stability of domestic rule.

The impact is great! This agreement is really great!

As for recognizing the Ming Dynasty vassal status of Korea and Ryukyu, isn't that right? If you can't defeat others, and you still don't show obedience to the strong, are you Japanese?

"I have indeed received the sincerity of His Highness the Grandson of the Ming Dynasty. I am most grateful, but I am just a little confused."

"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."

"Here, Article 7, the two parties signing the contract are the grandson of the emperor of your country and me. Shouldn't it be that the emperor of your country and I sign the contract?"

"Gongfangdian, it's a bit rude of you to say this. I, His Majesty the Ming Emperor, am the nominal and de facto supreme of the Ming Dynasty. And you, at least not the nominal supreme of Japan. If you have to ask me, the Ming Emperor, to sign a contract

, then your country must also have His Majesty the Emperor come forward to sign the contract."

Are you kidding me? Japan’s royal family is just a decoration. It’s too late to weaken them. How could they be allowed to do such a publicity thing? So Tokugawa Ieyasu quickly changed his tone: “I see, then there is nothing that needs to be modified.”

I agree with all the above seven items. As for the port of our country that His Highness Taisun mentioned, let it be in Hirado. Please tell His Highness Taisun after your envoy returns that he will send capable retainers to Hirado to effectively protect the Daming Sea.

business interests in our country."

"Thank you very much, His Highness Gongfang, for your broad mind. I will report the truth to His Highness the Grand Sun when I return next time. Please rest assured that I, Ming Dynasty, will protect the legitimate rights and interests of Japanese maritime merchants in Yuegang."

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"The other party agreed so happily?"

"Yes, Your Highness, but what's wrong? Oh, that's right. If I had known that the other party agreed so readily, I should have raised the price temporarily. I didn't handle this matter well."

In late March, Inuyang Donger returned to Nanjing. After hearing the entire meeting, Zhu Youdong only felt a little surprised.

"It's okay." After waving his hand, Zhu Youdong said: "I didn't mean that. I meant that none of the other party's retainers raised objections to this treaty? Or that the Ninth Prince didn't stand up to object?"

"No." Inukai Touji shook his head and said, "His Majesty Takechiyo, I also saw him when I went there this time. He was sitting next to His Majesty Ieyasu and didn't say a word during the whole process."

"Hiss~~" This is wrong. As a time traveler, Takechiyo cannot fail to see that this is a treaty that is poisonous to Japan, especially to the shogunate. If nothing else, Article 6 alone can lead to

A large amount of silver was flowing out of Japan. And the first one was even more fatal: after Tokugawa Ieyasu died, Takechiyo would have to use North Korea as a springboard if he wanted to attack the Ming Dynasty. And with the existence of the first one, Zhu Youdong would have the power to provoke big names in Japan.

The righteous honor of rebellion!
Chapter completed!