Tokugawa Iemitsu immediately summoned Masamori Horita and asked, "How about it? Will the Ming army be willing to retreat? What conditions are needed before they are willing to retreat and return home?"
Horita Masamori sighed: "Your Excellency, General, the Ming Emperor has put forward four conditions."
"Emperor Ming?" Tokugawa Iemitsu was also stunned for a moment, "Emperor Ming is here in person?"
Other officials present at the meeting were also shocked.
When the Emperor of Ming Dynasty came in person, the nature was different.
"Yes, it is really the Emperor of Ming Dynasty who is here in person." Masamori Horita said with a bitter face, "Emperor Chongzhen."
"Baga!" Tokugawa Iemitsu's face immediately became a little embarrassed, and he said angrily, "They are just a few hundred merchants from the Ming Dynasty. What kind of hatred or grievances are there? Is it worthy for him to travel across the ocean to attack Japan with the dignity of an emperor?"
At this time, a Ruonian asked: "What four conditions did he put forward?"
Horita Masamori was a little hesitant when he heard this, not knowing whether to tell the truth or not.
Tokugawa Iemitsu said: "Senior Horita, no matter what Chongzhen said, you just paraphrase it."
"Hai." Horita Masaki paused, stood up and said, "First, cede the entire island of Kyushu to the Ming Dynasty; second, open all port cities in Japan and allow merchants from the Ming Dynasty to trade freely."
Hearing this, Tokugawa Iemitsu and the officials present looked very embarrassed.
After a pause, Horita Masamori continued: "Third, the compensation is 10 million taels of gold, 100 million taels of silver, and 100 million jins of copper. What is even more exorbitant is the fourth article, which requires Emperor Shohito and the General to commit seppuku.
Thank you Daming."
"Baga! What nonsense is Chongzhen talking about? What does he think of Japan?"
"Yes, Japan is an equal country to the Ming Dynasty, not a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty!"
"It is unbearable for Chongzhen to humiliate us Japan like this. I suggest that all the daimyo in Japan be summoned immediately, as well as the banners of various heavenly territories, to fight to the death with the Ming army!"
"Yes, although the Ming army has the advantage of firearms, we, Japan, are at the right time, location and population. With absolutely superior military strength and reasonable use of terrain advantages, we may not be unable to win!"
"Your Excellency, General, I request you to fight to the death!"
The dozen or so subordinate officials present immediately went crazy.
Because the conditions proposed by Chongzhen were too excessive.
Normal emperors would not make such excessive demands.
So, what’s the point of talking to an abnormal emperor?
Only Tokugawa Yoshinao, who was sitting under Tokugawa Iemitsu, remained silent.
The reason is also very simple. The Winter Battle of Osaka left an indelible and terrifying impression in Tokugawa Yoshinao's mind for the rest of his life, so much so that he couldn't muster any courage to resist, and he really couldn't defeat him.
Tokugawa Iemitsu was obviously worried, so he asked Tokugawa Yoshinao: "Nine uncles?"
Tokugawa Yoshinao sighed softly and said: "You have never fought against the Ming army. You don't know how sharp the Ming army's firearms are, especially the firearms of the Ming army's navy. They are really cruel to the extreme. We can't win."
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If these words were said from the mouth of Horita Masamori, he would be scolded to death by everyone.
However, Tokugawa Yoshinao was a close relative of the Tokugawa shogunate, equivalent to the vassal king of the Ming Dynasty, and he was also a powerful vassal king, so the dozen or so shogunate officials present did not dare to say a word.
However, Tokugawa Yi's direct words convinced everyone.
Tokugawa Yoshinao added: "What's more, even if we can win, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses, and may even shake the foundation of the Tokugawa shogunate's rule. So my opinion is that if Chongzhen has no intention of conquering Japan, he should try his best."
If the conditions he proposed are met, of course it is absolutely impossible for the general to commit seppuku."
It is impossible for the shogun to commit seppuku, but the emperor can consider it.
Tokugawa Iemitsu turned to Masamori Horita and asked: "Senior Horita, you are the only one who has met Chongzhen. In your opinion, does Chongzhen have any intention to conquer Japan?"
"It seems there is no such plan."
Horita Masamori did not dare to speak too harshly and left some room.
"Then continue to negotiate with him." After Tokugawa Iemitsu said, he said to Tokugawa Yoshinao, "Uncle Jiu, this time you will represent the Tokugawa shogunate to negotiate with Chongzhen. Except for issues of principle, you can accept all other conditions.
Call the shots.”
There are only two principled issues. One is to ensure Japan's independence.
The second is to ensure the dominance of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Tokugawa Yoshinao received the order and hurried to Osaka.
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At this time, we were in the official hall of the Zhou Yu in Osaka Bay.
Gao Qiqian said quietly: "Long live Lord, tonight is New Year's Eve."
It's New Year's Eve again, and Gao Qiqian misses the house in Qingshui Lane, Nanjing, and misses his Congzi Gao Quanwen even more. How great would it be if father and son could share their family relationship in the house in Qingshui Lane at this time?
"Is it already New Year's Eve?" Chongzhen was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
Another year has passed, and it will soon be the 23rd year of Chongzhen.
Time flies so fast, it has been almost six years since he traveled through time and came to this world.
Gao Qiqian continued: "Tonight in Nanjing, the fireworks will be very bright."
Hearing that Gao Qiqian's mood was a little strange, Chongzhen couldn't help but turn around and take a closer look at Gao Qiqian, only to find that Gao Qiqian's face was already full of wrinkles.
I remember that when I first saw Gao Qi Di, his face was still very smooth.
It has only been less than six years, and he has become like this.
At that moment, Chongzhen asked Gao Qiqian: "Gao Banban, how old are you this year?"
"I can't remember clearly." Gao Qiqian shook his head and said, "Sixty-seven? Or sixty-eight?"
Chongzhen was also a little bit intolerant, saying in his heart that even though Gao Qiqian Chongzhen had done a lot of evil seventeen years ago, his hard work over the years was enough to atone for his sins, and it was time to let him go home.
If you keep such an old man around to take care of you, your life will be shortened.
At that moment, Chongzhen said: "Gao Banban, after this expedition to Japan, you don't have to stay with me as an errand. There are not many days left, so you can live your life in Nanjing."
"Long live the Lord!" Gao Qiqian was so frightened that he knelt down.
"Did I do something bad that made you angry?"
"Get up." Chongzhen helped Gao Qiqian up and said, "There is nothing you did wrong. I won't mention what happened seventeen years ago. You have done very well seventeen years later."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "I let you out of the palace this time because I sincerely want you to enjoy your life."
"When we return to Nanjing this time, I will crown you and Wang Daman as eunuch kings."
After a pause, he then said: "From now on, you and Wang Daban will stay with your family in Nanjing and enjoy your old age."
"Long live the Lord!" After confirming that Chongzhen was not testing him, he was surprised and frightened at the same time. For a moment, he choked up and couldn't speak.
Chongzhen then warned: "However, I must warn you, do not do whatever you want just because you are the king and I trust you. The Ming Dynasty in the future will no longer be the Ming Dynasty before. Now even the emperor's relatives and relatives
Even the clan and vassal kings no longer have their privileges, and they will be sanctioned by Yousi if they break the law."
"If you committed a crime in Nanjing, you would be arrested by the Yingtian Governor's Yamen."
"But never ask to come to me, I can't afford to lose that person."
After a pause, he said in a serious tone: "Gao Banban, have you written everything down?"
"Long live Lord, I have written it down." Gao Qiqian wiped his tears and said, "When I return to Nanjing, I will keep a low profile, be kind to my neighbors, do more good deeds, and never bully men and dominate women to embarrass Lord Long Live.
Woo."
At the end of the story, Gao Qiqian couldn't help but cry again, feeling really reluctant to give up.
"Why are you crying?" Chongzhen scolded with a smile, "This is not a separation between life and death. I will go to see you and Wang Daban when I pass by Nanjing. We, the monarchs and ministers, will see each other again."
"Yes, yes, Lord Long Live said that." Gao Qiqian burst into tears and said with a smile, "Today's Ming Dynasty is really prosperous and full of vitality under the governance of Lord Long Live, and the days will only get better and better in the future, old slave
If you have a good life, you will have a long time to see Long Live Lord from now on."
After hearing this, Chongzhen was also filled with emotion.
"If you didn't mention this, I almost forgot about it."
"The general ledger of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for this year should be almost complete, right?"
After a pause, he added: "I don't know how much wealth the Ministry of Internal Affairs has accumulated this year?"
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Not only Chongzhen was concerned about this issue, but also Prince Zhu Cihong.
Zhu Cixiang returned to Nangong with five-year-old Zhu Hecheng, three-year-old Zhu Hegui and Zhu Jinxiu after watching the fireworks, and happened to see the princess putting a large cloak on Zhu Cixiang.
The prince's family and Zhu Cizheng all lived in Nangong after arriving in Beijing.
Zhu Jinxiu followed Ran Sanniang to the Nangong Palace to play with the Crown Princess because the Wanshou Palace was too deserted.
Chongzhen, the dog emperor, was really stingy. There were only dozens of eunuchs and maids in the huge Longevity Palace.
Originally, Li Xiangjun was with him, but since Li Xiangjun returned to Sichuan last month to supervise the division, only Ran Sanniang and her daughter were left in Wanshou Palace. Tonight is New Year's Eve, so we came to Nangong.
"Brother, are you going out so late?" Zhu Cizheng asked casually.
"Well, we have to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs." Before Zhu Cihong finished speaking, Zhu Hegui had already ran over on short legs and wanted Zhu Cihong to hug him, but Kang Xi picked him up.
Zhu Hecheng also pestered Zhu Cixiang and said, "Father, I also want to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
"Don't make trouble, Zhen'er, my father has business." Kang Xi could only hand Zhu Hegui over to Zhu Cizheng, and then bent down to pick up Zhu Hegui.
"Zhen'er, you stay in Nangong with your fifth uncle, your mother, your younger brother, your concubine Ran, and Jinxiu. When your father is done with his work, he will come back to watch the New Year's Eve with you. I will set off firecrackers to blow up the Nian beast at the right time." Zhu Cixiang weighed it.
Zhu Hechen's little nose turned around and walked out the door.
When I came to the yard, I saw that the snow was getting heavier and heavier. I couldn't help but sigh, what a heavy snow. The auspicious snow heralds a good year. Next year's Hokutan Kinki will definitely be an unprecedented good year.
Nowadays, the power of the Ming Dynasty is really burning, and it is booming.
The official office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is located in the Old Gongyuan not far from Nangong Palace.
After the restoration of the capital, the old Gongyuan was turned into an official government office by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
As for the Imperial College Examination in Beijian, it will be held in the Imperial College instead.
The first National Undergraduate Examination in Beijian has been completed, and more than 9,000 Imperial College students have officially enrolled.
By the way, the examination process of the Guozi Examination is not much different from that of the Provincial Examination and the National Examination, but the invigilation and subject setting are more stringent than the Provincial Examination and the National Examination, and it must be more fair and reasonable.彸
