When this is mentioned, the Dutch become energetic.
"War only brings destruction, how does it help trade?"
Faced with Skrtel's question, Zuo Hua responded on the spot.
"Did you Dutch colonial trade only get help from God?"
Scott's face suddenly turned red, and he didn't expect that his underwear had been stripped off.
The young general in front of him turned out to be a Western expert, and he had such a thorough understanding of European colonial trade.
"General, is your purpose..."
Zuo Hua did not answer, but asked instead: "Do you like the current policies of the Japanese shogunate? The shogunate's suppression of God's believers must make you feel uncomfortable, right?"
"Oh, my God! General Zuo, do you also understand our pain?"
Skrtel instantly changed his attitude and actually regarded Zuo Hua as his close friend.
It's not that Zuo Hua gave him any benefits, but that the situation Zuo Hua mentioned is exactly the dilemma that the Dutch are encountering in Japan today.
In other words, it is the plight of all Westerners in Japan.
The Tokugawa shogunate was not only closed to the country, but also very hostile to Western religions. So far, it has carried out several actions to suppress Catholicism.
Many Catholic Japanese people were killed, many churches were destroyed, and Westerners encountered many restrictions when they came to Japan to trade.
Although they were dissatisfied, the Tokugawa shogunate was too powerful and they were forced to accept it.
Now someone has lifted the veil, and it immediately resonates with Skrtel.
"We in the Xia Kingdom, like the Netherlands, believe in trade. We believe even more that trade can closely connect the entire world and benefit more people. The practices of the Japanese shogunate are running counter to the trend of the entire world. This is wrong
Yes, they must make changes.”
Skrtel burst into tears.
What Zuo Hua said has always been what the Dutch want to do.
"This is too difficult. The shogunate is stubborn and won't listen to any opinions."
Zuo Hua chuckled and patted the cannon beside him.
"I plan to use this to reason with the shogunate. I believe they will listen."
Skrtel took a breath and looked up at the entire sea. When he saw the overwhelming warships of the Xia Navy, he immediately showed an understanding smile.
"I have to say, your idea is really wise."
His mind began to spin rapidly, thinking about what the Netherlands could gain from this incident.
However, he didn't need to take the initiative, Zuo Hua had already laid the groundwork for him.
"You are here on behalf of someone from Japan, right?"
"Nagasaki Sakakihara is very worried about the arrival of your army. Therefore, I have been asked to serve as an intermediary, hoping to understand your army's intentions."
As one of Japan's few external windows, Nagasaki was under the direct jurisdiction of the shogunate. Because of the significant interests in trade here, the shogunate implemented a rotation system here.
In each term, two ministers are assigned to take charge of all matters such as administration, economy, trade, population, and law.
However, another Kamio Motokatsu who followed Kamio was now stationed in Hirado, and the one responsible for managing Nagasaki was Sakakihara Shinao.
He was originally a local emperor, living a life of wine and meat every day. He was suddenly attacked by the Xia navy, which really frightened him.
Seeing the countless Xia Kingdom warships on the sea and the raging fire across the bay, Sakakihara knew clearly that this was a disaster.
If it is not handled properly, it will have a major impact not only on him, but also on Nagasaki and the entire Japan.
So he thought of the Dutch and invited Skrtel as an envoy to explore the purpose of Xia's navy.
"Mr. Skrtel, I need to trouble you to run again and ask the Master to come over and meet. You tell him that we will absolutely guarantee his safety."
Skrtel immediately understood that Zuo Hua's purpose was not that of Nagasaki, but of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Also, if you want to open the Japan-Japan trade channel, such a major matter cannot be decided by Sakakihara, and Tokugawa Iemitsu must give his nod.
"I will convey your thoughts well."
In Nagasaki Castle, Sakakihara had been hiding in his official residence and felt uneasy. He didn't know when the terrible artillery fire from the Natsu Kingdom Navy would come again.
He has quickly sent people to Edo for help.
However, Edo was thousands of miles away, and even if Tokugawa Iemitsu got the news, it would probably be a long time before he sent troops again.
Such a long time is enough for the Xia Navy to completely destroy Nagasaki.
When Skrtel reappeared in front of him, his eyes were full of hope. And after hearing Zuo Hua's request, Sakakihara could not help but be horrified.
"Do these Xia troops want to hijack shogunate officials and put forward threatening conditions?"
Skrtel shook his head and spoke unceremoniously.
"With all due respect, given the power of the other party, it seems that Nagasaki can be completely destroyed without doing this. In my opinion, the other party really wants to negotiate. Sir, this is the last chance."
Sakakihara calmed down.
As a clan member of the Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings, Sakakibara Yasumasa, Sakakibara Shinao still has the brilliance of his ancestors in his body.
"Okay then, I'm going to meet this General Zuo who doesn't take Japan seriously."
On the sea of Nagasaki, Sakakihara climbed aboard Zuohua's boat.
"General Zuo, you have committed a heinous crime by offending our country of Japan for no reason. General Da'ao will definitely not let this matter go, and he will certainly pursue your crimes."
Zuo Hua smiled contemptuously, not caring about this threat.
"The Satsuma Domain, Choshu Domain, and Kumamoto Domain of Japan jointly invaded and launched an attack on our country, and all the blame lies with you. If Japan cannot give a satisfactory answer, the war will continue."
Naturally, Sakakihara Zannao knew about the actions of the western daimyo. He also received a secret order from Tokugawa Iemitsu to secretly monitor the actions of these daimyo.
However, they did not expect that these famous names not only failed to send troops to conquer North Korea, but were actually beaten back to Japan by the Xia army.
Doesn't that mean...
"I believe that Lord Fengxing has not received the news yet, so I will inform you in advance. The Satsuma clan has failed. We have already traveled to Kagoshima, and now it is Nagasaki's turn. If Japan cannot give us a satisfactory answer
, we will walk all the way along the coast. Wherever we go, we will fight. Even if it is Edo, it is not impossible."
Hearing that the Satsuma Domain had failed, Sakakihara couldn't help but feel chills all over his body.
Of course he knew that the navy of Satsuma Domain was the best in Japan.
Once the Satsuma Domain's navy is gone, doesn't it mean that these Xia Kingdom warships will be able to come and go freely along the coast of Japan?
Thinking again of the horrific bombardment just now and the fire that has not been extinguished so far, Sakakihara Shinao seemed to see the entire coastal area of Japan turned into a blazing hell.
If we get to that point, what's the difference between Japan and the country's subjugation?
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
The Four Tokugawa Kings: Sakai Tadatsuki, Honda Tadakatsu, Sakakihara Yasumasa, Ii Naomasa
