In the past, in negotiations between countries, envoys from both sides have always come forward, and there is no such thing as the boss coming out to meet.
For the sake of face, what if the talks fall apart? Let the people below negotiate, and there will be room for maneuver after all.
But Zhu Ying did exactly the opposite.
When you go to Beiyuan, you go secretly, but when you come to Japan, you go openly.
With the arrival of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty, this negotiation has become not so simple.
This is the Ming Dynasty, the largest dynasty in almost everyone's knowledge.
The territory of some small countries may not be as large as the county seat of Ming Dynasty.
The Japanese country is considered to be one of the top big countries among all the countries. It dominates one side and became famous after the defeat of the Mongolian and Yuan conquest armies during the two conquests.
But this is far from the Ming Dynasty. A country's territory is only as good as a province compared to the Ming Dynasty.
There were thirteen provinces under the Ming Dynasty.
Let’s talk about population.
In fact, before the war between the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Japanese country still had nearly 10 million people. However, the war between the Southern and Northern Dynasties caused the entire Japanese country to be in turmoil. The forces under the emperors of both sides and the various local lords were at each other's throats.
It is better to be a peace dog than to be a person in troubled times. This saying is the same in the Japanese country.
A population of nearly 10 million was defeated, and by the end of the Northern and Southern Dynasties War, more than half of the Japanese were gone.
No matter whether it was the common people, officials, soldiers, warriors, or generals, they were all tired of fighting and did not want to fight.
It seemed like he was recuperating, but at this moment, Daming appeared.
It seems that the entire Kyushu Island has been lost, and it seems that the Japanese country has no resistance at all, but in fact, the Japanese country is now at its most exhausted.
Moreover, the war between the Southern and Northern Dynasties mainly took place in Honshu Island, and Kyushu Island was completely ignored. Therefore, neither the Japanese royal family nor the shogunate had completely regained control of Kyushu Island.
The main remnant of the defeated Japanese nobles was Kyushu Island, and the Japanese pirates who often invaded the coast of the Ming Dynasty basically lived on Kyushu Island.
When the Ming army and Goryeo jointly attacked Kyushu Island, both Shikoku Island and Honshu Island were unable to work hard.
The Japanese royal family shouted the loudest, but they did not have military power in their hands.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu did not want to abandon all his elite soldiers loyal to him to fight against the Ming army. If something happened in the future, the shogunate would have to change its master.
All the coincidences and coincidences made it possible for Kyushu Island to be controlled by the Ming Dynasty.
The Japanese nation had also resisted before.
But it was just one naval battle that completely destroyed the entire Japanese navy, and he lost his temper from then on.
Emperor Gomatsu, supported by the nobles, arrived at Daming Port in a luxurious sedan chair.
It is nearly two thousand miles from Honshu Island to the coast of Kyushu Island, but taking a sea ship can save a lot of time.
As early as when Zhu Ying's itinerary told him to come to Japan, people here were already preparing and waiting.
If the Ming Dynasty Grandson is asked to wait for your Japanese royal family for half a month, there will be no need to negotiate.
"What is that? How could there be such a big ship? Is this a mirage?"
"This must be the tower of heavenly soldiers and generals. It is the soldiers of Amaterasu protecting our Japanese country."
Temple monks and shrine personnel who followed Emperor Gokomatsu first exclaimed in surprise after seeing the rows of Ming Dynasty treasure ships on the seashore. Then some people said they were mirages, and immediately went to the major Japanese gods.
Immediately afterwards, everyone began to kneel down and worship, thinking that this was the appearance of gods to protect the Japanese country.
Even Emperor Gokomatsu stood up from his sedan chair and paid homage together.
The Japanese country has a strong belief from top to bottom, and the power of the emperor does not come from the people of the Japanese country, but from the gods in the sky.
This is also the reason why the shogun actually holds power and the emperor has a line for eternity.
When the mythological system is established, the inheritance of the emperor will not be cut off.
Therefore, at this time, Emperor Gokomatsu must take the lead in visiting the shrine, even if it is to maintain the reputation of the emperor.
However, the gloominess on Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's face next to the emperor could drip from his face.
Because he knew very well that these treasure ships as tall as city towers were not the generals of the gods, but the support for the Ming Dynasty to dominate the sea.
The grandson of the Ming Dynasty they were about to face came on these treasure ships.
At this time, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu not only did not speak out, but also wanted to maintain the emperor's face.
Because the basis of the shogunate's rule was Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who seemed to unify the country in the name of the emperor, but in fact the Nakage Sosa was in chaos, and the local lords had their own ideas.
If the emperor's reputation is impacted and questioned, the shogunate's rule will also be turbulent.
"What are they doing?" the eunuch leading the way asked cautiously to the Japanese guards stationed nearby.
The guard obviously hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Maybe he is expressing his admiration for the Ming Dynasty. This should be the custom of the Japanese country."
The eunuch nodded lightly: "It seems that the Japanese royal family is really loyal to my Ming Dynasty. Our family must report this to His Highness Taisun."
There were several guards around who could understand some Japanese language, and the corners of their mouths twitched slightly.
You can't laugh, it's a sin if you smile.
After all, we can't just kneel down and worship all the time. No one knows how long this mirage will stay.
What made Emperor Gokomatsu and the temple monks happy was that they kept heading in the direction of the miracle.
This made them feel that this was the will of the gods, and they felt more confident about today's negotiation with the Ming Dynasty Taisun.
"With the blessing of the gods, today's negotiation will definitely be a complete victory. It is also time to let the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty know that the gods have not abandoned the Japanese country. I think the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty is in panic now."
"Such a miracle has never appeared in the classics. After learning about it now, it must be recorded in the classics."
The monks behind were talking a lot. Emperor Gokomatsu was still a little worried at first, but now he felt suddenly enlightened.
He raised his eyes and looked at the ship as tall as a castle tower in the distance, thinking secretly in his heart that in the future, when the Japanese country became rich, he would build such a ship.
By then, the emperor's prestige will be greatly enhanced.
Thinking of this, Emperor Gokomatsu couldn't help but cast a sidelong glance at Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.
He said harshly in his heart: "The power to rule all peoples should belong to the Emperor!"
At this time, the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu hid his face and went ahead, the embarrassment in his heart had already fallen to the ground like cherry blossoms.
"Sure enough, he is already scared."
Seeing Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's appearance, the corners of Emperor Gomatsu's mouth slightly raised. The gloom of many days was swept away, and even his breath felt sweet.
However, this taste seems to have a short shelf life and changes quickly.
As the journey drew closer, the ship became more realistic, and the flags on it were clearly displayed. Which gods and generals were they were, and they were the flags of the Ming Dynasty.
On the treasure ship, which was as tall as a castle tower, there were many Ming soldiers wearing armor and stomach standing on guard.
The slap in the face came so quickly that Emperor Gokomatsu and others did not even react.
Some monks with poor eyesight were still shouting: "God Amaterasu has blessed me, and there are actually heavenly soldiers walking in that mirage."
The moment he said it, the atmosphere suddenly became weird.
Emperor Gokomatsu lowered his head deeply, not wanting others to see his embarrassment at this moment.
But the monk with poor eyesight was still asking others: Did you see it? Did you see it?
Seeing everyone bowing their heads and saying nothing, the monk thought that only he could see it, so his voice became louder.
The eunuch sighed somewhat: "In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Jianzhen traveled east to the Japanese country, and now it has developed rapidly in the Japanese country. As expected, these later generations of monks still have the heart to admire the Central Plains."
The eunuch couldn't understand the Japanese language, but when he saw the monks jumping for joy after seeing the Ming Dynasty treasure ship, he couldn't help but be excited.
I just thought it was related to Buddhism.
At this time, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu originally wanted to send someone to drag away the monk who was making fun of him, but after hearing the eunuch's words, his throat rolled for a long time before he swallowed it.
"Look carefully, it's the Ming Dynasty's treasure ship, and the flag of the Ming Dynasty is hanging on the deck."
Finally, the monks nearby couldn't hold it back and reminded him carefully.
The monks opened their eyes for a long time and finally saw clearly.
At first, he was a bit indifferent to the reminder from the person next to him, but at this moment, the smile on his face froze.
Only then did he realize that the people around him looked at him like a fool.
Daming Harbor Palace.
Even if it is just a temporary residence, this place is more luxurious than the palace of Japan.
Of course, the main reason for this is that the current Lao Zhu family is simply not short of money.
In the construction of this palace, no local people of the Japanese country were used. Some of the chores were done by military households stationed in the area. Others, whether it was design, carving, or even the firing of floor tiles, were all from the Ming Dynasty.
It is not a compulsory recruitment, but mainly voluntary registration. Internal funds will bear the round trip expenses, including accommodation and food, and you can also get a good salary.
When this incident first came out, countless craftsmen were at loggerheads.
Who doesn’t want free travel, especially working for his great-grandson? This is an honor to say the least. Besides, this kind of money is not a small thing for most craftsmen.
Due to the booming economy these days, craftsmen have become more involved. If you have the experience of participating in the construction of the palace of the Ming Dynasty grandson, even if you are looking for work outside, you will be scrambled for it. This
This is the face of the craftsman.
Therefore, craftsmen who can go to the Japanese country to build palaces cannot fish in troubled waters. Even if they come with connections, they must have real skills.
Otherwise, if anyone dares to hire someone with poor skills in Taisun's palace, that would be a big taboo.
No matter whether it was Emperor Gokomatsu, the daimyo who followed him, the shrine monks, various nobles, or even the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, they had never seen such a luxurious and extravagant palace.
Every detail of the carved dragons and phoenixes on the pillar screen can be called a work of art.
When you first enter the palace, you can smell the refreshing fragrance, which makes people feel peaceful and peaceful. It is comparable to the best ambergris. Just by feeling it, you will know that it must be valuable.
If you know a little bit about the paintings on some screens, you will know that they must have been painted by everyone.
Even famous painters these days are proud that their paintings can be seen by the royal family.
Others are worth a fortune, but Zhu Ying or Zhu Yuanzhang is just a matter of words, and the painter also needs to feel the supreme gift, which is enough to say that the ancestors are honored.
People like Emperor Gomatsu were directly hit by dimensionality reduction. It was like Grandma Liu was dazzled when she entered the Grand View Garden.
Even some ornaments are worth a lot of money.
Sky-blue porcelain, the rarest and rarest quality, can be seen everywhere in this palace.
The guards in the palace gave them a powerful shock.
The exquisite armor and stomach all over the body represent powerful protection, and there is no such thing in the Japanese palace.
The most important thing is the height.
As the bodyguard around Taisun, his strength is not only important, but his external image is also extremely picky.
According to the calculations of later generations, the height requirement for any soldier who serves as Taisun's Imperial Guard is 1.85 meters.
Regardless of whether it is Emperor Gokomatsu, the shogun, or the guardian daimyo and other nobles, the average height is 1.58 meters.
Looking at the two rows of giant palace guards on the left and right, even Emperor Gokomatsu, who claimed to be the spokesperson of the gods on earth, felt humbled at this time.
Before I even saw anyone, my momentum had already completely dropped.
How can we negotiate in the future?
After all, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was the shogun in charge of hundreds of thousands of troops, and he quickly recovered from this shock.
He turned around to look at the stunned expressions of the emperor and the nobles, and thought to himself that it was bad.
His mind was taken away, and obviously the outcome of the negotiation was predictable.
I'm afraid that when the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty spoke, he wouldn't even dare to raise objections.
Outside the main hall, a eunuch shouted loudly: "His Royal Highness Taisun has issued an order to announce that the Japanese king, the shogun and others will enter the hall to have an audience."
Emperor Gokomatsu seemed very nervous at this time. After following the eunuchs into the hall, he did not dare to raise his head and wait. When he reached the center of the hall, he followed the etiquette that had been explained before.
He bowed to the ground and knelt down and said: "The Japanese King of the small country pays homage to His Highness the Grandson of the Heavenly Kingdom."
Behind him, the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and other monks and nobles also kowtowed and bowed: "Greetings to His Highness the Grandson of the Heavenly Kingdom."
Zhu Yingying said calmly and solemnly: "No courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
At this time, Emperor Gokomatsu and Ashikaga Yoshimitsu dared to look up.
Just this glance completely shocked the two of them.
The Ming Dynasty has such prestige today, which is inseparable from today's grandson.
You must know that in the third year of Hongwu when the Ming Dynasty was first founded, the Japanese country dared to kill the Ming envoys, and they were even more dismissive of the Ming Emperor and did not take it seriously at all.
They ignored the rampant Japanese pirates.
All changes began with the canonization of the grandson in the Ming Dynasty.
Especially the spread of the capital's imperial newspaper made the Japanese royal family and nobles even more admire the Ming Dynasty grandson.
However, they forgot one thing, and that was the age of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty.
Because his prestige is too strong, many people ignore the fact that the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty is only in his early twenties. In their minds, they have the impression that he is a dignified middle-aged man.
Only this image is the most consistent with everyone's definition of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty.
However, when we met today, the young man with a white, beardless face and even a youthful and immature look turned out to be the grandson of the Ming Dynasty, who was famous all over the world.
This is simply unimaginable and unimaginable.
If it weren't for his intelligent and sharp eyes, Emperor Gokomatsu would even doubt whether he was dazzled.
Too young, too young to believe that those things can be done at this age.
And Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was even more frightened and frightened in his heart.