Article 4: The Japanese country must bear the Ming Dynasty’s military expenses this time. A total of 15 million taels of silver must be paid to the Ming Dynasty for military expenses, which can be paid in installments.

Seeing this, the Japanese king, the shogun, the shogunate ministers and many daimyo were dumbfounded and looked in disbelief. Some people even couldn't help but rub their eyes, not believing what they saw.

The Ming Dynasty actually asked them for military expenses and war reparations, and the lion opened his mouth and offered fifteen million taels of silver. He really thought that the Japanese were just taken advantage of and could be killed at will.

But this is not the key. The key is that in the eyes of the surrounding vassal states, the Ming Dynasty has always been a model of self-sacrifice for others. The vassal states went to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was always afraid that the vassal states would lose, and would return several times the amount each time.

Therefore, in everyone's minds, the image of Ming Dynasty as a good old man is deeply rooted in people's bones.

What's more, the Ming Dynasty has always paid attention to benevolence and righteousness, and the external world is basically dominated by Confucianism. Therefore, everyone feels that even if the Ming Dynasty proposes conditions for peace talks, it will at most be an order to the Japanese country, and then some benevolence and righteousness.

In other words, the Ming Dynasty's demeanor on the surface reminds the Japanese country not to mess around, and that's it at best.

Who would have thought that Ming Dynasty would now ask them to pay compensation, and even ask them to pay fifteen million taels of silver. This is really beyond everyone's expectation.

"Master Zhang, Master Liu~"

"The Ming Dynasty is a superior state and has always treated our vassal states with great courtesy. Why does it want us to pay compensation?"

Hosokawa Masahiro widened his eyes and said to Zhang Mao and Liu Jin.

"Yes, the Ming Dynasty is the suzerain state of our Japanese state. How can it embarrass our vassal state because of this mere amount of money?"

Yin Shizhongzhen couldn't believe it, and sweat broke out on his forehead. If he really had to pay fifteen million taels of silver to the Ming Dynasty, the shogunate would be completely destitute.

"Is this still a vassal state of our Japanese state?"

"Why do you value profit over righteousness?"

"Yes, yes, Ming Dynasty has always been benevolent and righteous, how could this happen?"

Many big names also nodded and expressed their opinions. If the compensation of fifteen million taels fell to the entire Japanese country, how could these big names escape? They would have to share some of it. Thinking of this, these big names

I was also anxious.

"Our Ming Dynasty is certainly benevolent and righteous, and we have always been extremely benevolent and righteous towards our vassal states of the Ming Dynasty."

Liu Jin glanced at them coldly and said, "But some people don't take our Ming Dynasty's benevolence and righteousness to heart, so naturally we don't need to be benevolent and righteous to them."

"They clearly know that our Ming Dynasty is the suzerain state, but they still impose heavy taxes on our Ming Dynasty merchants and kill our Ming Dynasty merchants. In this regard, our Ming Dynasty is not seen at all."

"Since there is no Ming Dynasty, there is no need for our Ming Dynasty to be too benevolent and righteous."

"If you, the Japanese country, had not done these things, our Ming army would naturally not have come to the Japanese country. Therefore, you, the Japanese country, are solely to blame for all this."

After hearing Liu Jin's words, everyone fell silent again.

To be honest, many Japanese people do not think that the Ming Dynasty is their suzerain country. There is no Ming Dynasty in their eyes. The two countries are separated by the sea and it is inconvenient to travel. No matter how big the Ming Dynasty is, what can you do?

If the Ming army hadn't come to the Japanese side this time and severely taught these Japanese people, most of the Japanese people wouldn't think much of the Ming Dynasty.

The names of those who wanted to impose heavy taxes on the merchants of the Ming Dynasty and wanted to plunder the merchants of the Ming Dynasty were not just one family or two families. Some simply did not have the conditions and strength to do so because of their remote location.

In the past, they really lacked awe for the Ming Dynasty.

"But, sir, is this fifteen million taels of silver too much?"

Seeing that everyone had nothing to say, Hosokawa Masamoto thought about it and said bravely, it seems that compensation is unavoidable, so he can only see if he can pay less.

"Is it much?"

"I don't think it's much at all. Our Ming Dynasty dispatched an army of 50,000 people. These people eat horse chews, as well as the artillery, sacrifices, and fallen soldiers we expended. A mere fifteen million taels of silver is not much at all."

Liu Jin looked at Masamoto Hosokawa and said.

"Sir, having said that, we can't use fifteen million taels of silver. What's more, our Japanese country is not as good as the Ming Dynasty. Our Japanese country is small and has few resources. How can we have so much silver to compensate the Ming Dynasty?"

Hosokawa Masamoto was glanced at by Liu Jin, and his whole body felt creepy, and his voice became a little weaker.

"Then I don't care. This is your Japanese country's business. The money must be compensated. I'm not here to bargain with you. I'm just telling you this condition. Whether to compensate or not is your business. It's entirely up to you."

Liu Jin smiled, as if he was convinced of your intentions.

The knife is placed on the neck, the meat is definitely eaten.

Compared with the way the Japanese later negotiated with Qingqing, Liu Jin felt that he was still too kind. With tens of thousands of troops in hand, it was enough to sweep the entire Japanese country. Is asking them for 15 million taels of silver too little?

Some?

After hearing Liu Jin's words, everyone frowned and remained silent.

Naturally, it is difficult for the daimyo from various places to speak. They are weak. If you speak and are targeted by the Ming army, the other party can easily send an army to destroy you. The Otomo family, the Ouchi family, and the Uesugi family are all powerful.

All the famous names have been removed now.

On the side of the shogunate, the puppet Ashikaga Yosumi had no right to speak and did not want to speak. Hosokawa Masamoto, Yoonse Tadashi, and Hino Tomiko looked at each other, and they all saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

Now the knife is really on your neck. If you say no, do you believe that the Ming army will go to Kyoto and Muromachi right now?

There was silence, and everyone continued to look down.

Article 5: In order to express punishment, the Japanese state must cede Ishijian Kingdom to the Ming Dynasty and lease Hyogo Jin to the Ming Dynasty.

Seeing this, everyone's expressions changed drastically again.

What on earth does Ming want to do?

They actually want to occupy a piece of land on Honshu Island of Japan. Are they planning to slowly annex the entire Japan step by step?

"Sir, by ceding the Shijian Kingdom to the Ming Dynasty, does the Ming Dynasty want to annex and occupy our Japanese country?"

Yin Shizhong couldn't help shouting.

"Invading your Japanese country?"

"You are overthinking. The whole world is very big, and there is much more fertile and fertile land than your Japanese country. We, the Ming Dynasty, simply do not like your Japanese country."

Liu Jin smiled and said.

"What's more, your Japanese country is a vassal state of our Ming Dynasty. As the suzerain state, how can we, the Ming Dynasty, invade our own vassal state?"

"We, the Ming Dynasty, have always treated our vassal states with utmost benevolence and courtesy. We will never do anything to harm our brothers and friends again."

"This time, it is just to let you Japanese people remember that as a vassal country, you should have the awareness of a vassal country and always maintain awe of the suzerain country."

"The purpose of ceding Ishijian Country is to make you remember this."

"In addition, the cession of Shijian Kingdom and the leasing of Hyogosu are also to protect our Ming Dynasty merchants. We will station troops in these two areas. If anyone in your Japanese country dares to commit crimes like this again and has no king or father, then our Ming Dynasty will treat your Japanese country's

The punishment goes far beyond that."

After hearing Liu Jin's words, everyone immediately felt confused. The Japanese country is already in chaos. The shogunate is weak and the famous figures from all over the country are vying for power. Now that the Ming Dynasty is added, the Japanese country will be even more chaotic.

And who knows whether what Liu Jin said is true or false?

Is the Ming Dynasty really not interested in Japan?

It seems that the Ming Dynasty is really not interested in the Japanese country. Every Ming Dynasty person we come into contact with has their nostrils turned upward, as if I, the Ming Dynasty, are the best and the most awesome people in the world.

All other places are barbaric lands, and people outside the Ming Dynasty are barbarians who are not educated and do not know the way of saints.

Everyone believes that the Ming Dynasty has no interest in Japan.

However, by ceding the Ishimi Kingdom and leasing it to Hyogojin, no matter how you look at it, the Ming Dynasty meant to fully annex the Japanese state.

"Sir, this Shijian country is the land inherent in our Japanese country. Isn't it inappropriate to cede it to the Ming Dynasty?"

"And through this time, our Japanese country will definitely remember the kindness of the Ming Dynasty and will never dare to have similar things happen again. Can this garrison be dispensed with?"

Hosokawa Masamoto thought quickly in his heart, thought for a while and said.

"What's inappropriate?"

"If you make a mistake, you should be taught a lesson. It's just a country of stone, not a big place."

"As for saying that you don't dare to make such a mistake again, to be honest, I don't believe it. I would rather believe in the sword in my hand to protect my own safety."

"The safety of our Ming people must be protected by our Ming army. The garrison is also to supervise your Japanese country. If your Japanese country behaves well, we can consider withdrawing our troops in the future."

No matter what, let’s get started with the deception first. Anyway, contracts have been used to deceive people since ancient times. Whether the contract is fulfilled or not depends entirely on the relationship and strength comparison between the two parties.

If the Japanese country becomes stronger, it will definitely break the contract and expel the Ming army.

Anyway, let’s sign this contract first. Whether we withdraw our troops or not is a matter for the future.

"Sir, it is absolutely impossible to cede Ishimi Country. Can it be treated as a lease like Hyogo Tsu?"

Yin Seochada, Hosokawa Masamoto, Hino Tomiko and others looked at each other and it seemed that this was another treaty that could not be changed. After thinking about it, they bargained.

This Ming Dynasty has made it clear that a sharp sword is going to be hung over the heads of the Japanese people. If the Japanese country is obedient, it will be the best. If the Japanese country is disobedient, the sword will fall.

As long as the Ming army is stationed on the Japanese side, many things in the Japanese country will no longer be decided by the Japanese people themselves, but will also depend on the face of the Ming Dynasty.

"No, Shijian Kingdom must be ceded to our Ming Dynasty."

Zhang Mao shook his head and said very firmly.

Are you kidding me? This war is fought for the Shijian Silver Mine of Shijian State. It contains hundreds of millions of taels of silver. Such a huge wealth is enough for even the Ming Emperor to lose all face.

All other conditions can still be discussed, but there is no room for negotiation on the cession of Shijian Country.

Hearing Zhang Mao speak, many people were slightly shocked. This Zhang Mao seldom spoke, and everything was led by Liu Jin. Now that he said so firmly, it was obvious that the Ming Dynasty was going to decide Shi Jianguo.

"It's a small Ishigami country, why are you doing this?"
To be continued...