After arriving in Dalian, it was of course impossible for Hota Masamori to see the general immediately. He had to submit a letter to ask for an audience first, and then wait for the summons.

Before that, he first went to see Fang Yizhi. After all, he was an old acquaintance. The last "treasonous treaty" was signed with Fang Yizhi. He learned from Fang Yizhi that the general had just

After leading the Northern Expedition and defeating hundreds of thousands of slaves, he confirmed that he was in the right place.

Daming is still awesome!

It’s truly worthy of being a celestial dynasty!

After two days of anxious waiting, Hota Masamori, the envoy of the mission, was finally summoned by the general.

When Hota Masamori saw the soldiers wearing "Southern Barbarian Armor" in front of the General's Palace, he couldn't help but be surprised:

"Fang joins the army, why do all the Chinese armies use "Nanman armor"?"

That thing is so expensive!

Unlike the last time we met in Japan, Hota Masamori spoke Japanese. This time he, who is proficient in Sinology, spoke Chinese, and it was authentic Ming Dynasty Mandarin, Fang Yizhi explained.

"This armor is all produced locally. It is made of fine steel and can block bows, arrows and bullets. With such fine armor, it is natural that it should be equipped for soldiers. Isn't it strange?"

"Ah, you are indeed a heavenly soldier!"

Hota Masamori was very surprised by this. In his opinion, such "Nanman armor" should only be worn by shoguns. However, in the Chinese dynasty, the expensive Nanman armor seemed to have become a popular commodity. It seems that it was also true that Toyotomi did not consider his ability to conquer it.

During the Korean War, they fought against the Ming Army. In addition to their fierce artillery fire, the Ming Army also had excellent armor.

"No wonder the heavenly soldiers of the Celestial Empire were able to defeat the tyrannical Donglu!"

Hota Masamori said:

"When the heavenly troops come out, I think the Donglu will no longer be able to cause trouble everywhere."

While he was speaking, Hota Masamori was led into the main hall, where Zhu Guoqiang was sitting.

Hota Masamori immediately knelt down and kowtowed:

"Hotita Masamori, my humble minister, pays homage to the great general of the Celestial Empire!"

Zhu Guoqiang smiled and said:

"No courtesy, please get up quickly."

Although the general was sitting upright in the hall, Hota Masamori was still inexplicably shocked because the general was too tall, taller than other Akito he had ever seen. He looked up at General Hirata, as if he was sitting in front of him

It was a god, and I thought: No wonder he can defeat the Donglu repeatedly, the general must be the most powerful general in the world.

The Japanese in this era were really short. The average height was only 1.4 meters, 1.5 meters, or even 1.3 meters. There were even many records of the Ming army when they conquered Korea during the Wanli period.

I feel that Japanese people are like children who have not grown up.

How can you grow taller if you don't have enough to eat?

Standing in front of them, Zhu Guoqiang, who was 1.86 meters tall, was naturally as tall as a god.

Hota Masamori said with great respect:

"My Lord General, admires the reputation of the General, and ordered his subordinates to visit the General and give him ten thousand taels of gold, one hundred thousand taels of silver, and a famous sword as a gift..."

Having dealt with the Ming Dynasty people for so many years, the Japanese certainly know that it is not surprising that many people are polite, and these gold and silver are "bribes".

"I don't want gold or silver anymore,"

Zhu Guoqiang smiled and said,

"If Mr. Ouchi sincerely accepts it, then donate it to the Relief Department to help the victims."

"The general truly loves his people like his own son!"

Hota Masamori flattered him, then hurriedly knelt down and said:

"General, I have come to China this time on the orders of our general to ask for help from China. I beg the general to save the Japanese people..."

As Hota Masamori burst into tears, he naturally described how cruel and cruel the Donglu pirates were. Listening to his description, Zhu Guoqiang had an idea in his mind. It seemed like you Japanese were so kind. When you were

During the time of the Japanese pirates, they were not merciful to the people of the Ming Dynasty.

But even though he was thinking about it in his heart, Zhu Guoqiang still listened to him with a solemn expression, and he didn't agree until he finished speaking.

"The slaves were so brutal and violent that people really wanted to crush them to ashes in order to relieve their hatred!"

"General, Japan is a small country with few people, and the Donglu come from all over the sea. They appear and disappear. It is really not something that Japan can defeat. I would like to ask the General to send troops to Korea. Not only can the old Chinese vassal Korea be saved from the slavery of the Donglu, but also

Save Japan from fire and water, and prevent Japan from being attacked by Donglu..."

Hota Masamori kowtowed again.

"General, please remember to be so respectful to China in Japan and send troops to save me!"

Facing his request, Zhu Guoqiang pondered.

"Sending troops? The name is not justified and the words are not justified!"

Well?

What?

"Not to mention other things, North Korea has abandoned China and turned its back on its name. It is in fact irrebellious. How can we, the Ming Dynasty, rescue the traitor? As for Japan..."

Staring at Hota Masamori, Zhu Guoqiang asked rhetorically.

"Hotita, tell me, why did the Ming Dynasty send out a mission to save Japan? Japan is a vassal of the Ming Dynasty?"

"this……"

The general's question made Hota Masamori mute.

Although for the future shogunates of all dynasties, obtaining the small seal canonized by the Ming Dynasty is an extremely anticipated thing, but they never admit that Japan is a vassal of the Ming Dynasty. After all, Japan still has an emperor. Of course, for the shogunate,

As for the generals, they are more willing to further strengthen their authority through the generals appointed by the "Emperor" and the "King of Japan" canonized by the Chinese Empire.

In fact, for the Tokugawa shogunate, they have been trying to get canonization from the Celestial Empire for so many years. Even in the eyes of many foreign daimyo, canonization by the Celestial Dynasty is one of the foundations to show the legitimacy of the shogunate.

But the problem is, Ming Dynasty doesn’t canonize it!

But now comes the problem. In the past, when the shogun asked for the title of shogun, it did not mean that Japan was a vassal of the Ming Dynasty. At least that is what they said to comfort themselves.

Now the general asked this question, and for a while Hotta Masamori really couldn't answer it.

Seeing that Hota Masamori became mute, Zhu Guoqiang continued.

"Since Japan is not the one, then why should I save Japan?"

"General, at the end of last year, my general signed a trade treaty with the general and opened up a concession in China. How can this be inferior to North Korea's efforts to serve Damuhua? My general's heart to serve Damuhua with fists and fists is really from the bottom of his heart.

!”

"It's just a concession. When the Donglu invaded Liaodong for the first time, and when the Ming Dynasty opened a new town in Korea, the king of Korea not only allowed us to break up the soil, but also levied food and salary to support our military supplies, and even directly sent tens of thousands of troops to help in the war. Such a thing is greatly admired

How can China be compared to Japan?"

Hey, it’s actually better than filial piety?

Among the godsons of Ming Dynasty, who is more filial than Joseon? Although the king of Joseon inevitably has selfish motives, he is indeed filial to Ming Dynasty. Not only the king of Joseon is filial, but also the ministers are filial. King Li surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and there was

The ministers began to plan a coup. Turning against Hua and abandoning Ming was clearly a treasonous crime of "offending the world". Of course, they must overthrow him.

Such a wonderful son...

Japan is just a traitor!

"Besides, our Chinese merchant ships used to be able to enter and exit Japanese ports at will, but now they can only enter and exit Nagasaki, and the goods can only be sold to designated merchants. Is this the serious intention of General Tokugawa?"

The general's rhetorical question made Hota Masamori sweat break out on his back. The last time Fang Yizhi negotiated in Edo, he tried to open several commercial ports. For something like this that would break the general's monopoly on overseas trade profits,

Naturally, it is impossible for the general to agree.

In fact, the reason why the general made so many concessions on the concession was to prevent the opening of other commercial ports.

But now, these have become clear evidence of Japan's "insincerity".

What should we do now?

In fact, before coming to the Ming Dynasty, when they discussed with the generals asking China to send troops to Korea, they had already anticipated this situation. How could the Ming Dynasty take chestnuts from the fire for Japan?

Donglu...that is also the life and death enemy of the Ming Dynasty!

Hota Masamori kowtowed.

"To inform the general, the reason why the Donglu plundered Japan was actually to increase their strength and plot to invade China again. If the general allowed them to plunder Japan, they would definitely grow stronger over time. Wouldn't that be the case?

Disaster for Ming Dynasty..."

For him, this seems to be the only reason that can convince Mingguo. After all, this is also a fact. You are sending troops just to save Japan, and it is also for your own sake.

"The truth is indeed this truth, but now my army of 100,000 has just finished the Northern Expedition and needs time to recuperate..."

Staring at Hota Masamori, Zhu Guoqiang shook his head.
Chapter completed!