Yu Qian calculated more and more, and continued: "The soldiers' armor, weapons, especially ammunition, consume a lot of money. The key is that the soldiers are overseas. Food can be supplied by the Japanese country, but there is no place to replenish the ammunition. They can only buy it from the capital."

Gongchang sent it there, if you calculate it like this..."

Toyama Yu felt his heart was bleeding and couldn't hear what Yu Qian was saying. He only heard two words from beginning to end, money!

Zhu Qizhen was very interested and said: "Forget about the details. After all, we are a friendly country. We can avoid it if we can. Just give the total number and it will probably make sense."

"Rough calculation, if five thousand navy troops go on an expedition, the monthly expenses will be about..."

When Yu Qian said this, he hesitated and deliberately did not finish the sentence at once.

Toyama Yudu was going crazy. He had an ominous premonition. It seemed that maybe...

Yu Qian smiled politely and said, "The monthly expenses are roughly three hundred thousand taels of silver!"

Hearing this number, Toyama Yuu almost took it, 300,000 taels, or every month!

If your troops don’t come back for a year and a half, even if you empty the Japanese treasury, it won’t be enough!

Zhu Qizhen said cheerfully: "Three hundred thousand taels is not too much, and the Japanese country is definitely not short of this little money."

Toyama Yu finally realized that this was an open grab!

However, even if you know that someone is robbing you, what can you do?

Don't agree. Those thieves will continue to burn, kill and loot. The Japanese army will not be able to resist their firearms. Sooner or later, the Japanese army will be looted.

Give it...this is too much!

"Your Majesty the Emperor, this...this..."

Zhu Qizhen said calmly: "Don't be anxious. If you have any questions, just ask them and I will help you solve them!"

"Yes, yes..."

Toyama Xiong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, plucked up the courage, and said: "As for the funds for the army's departure, is it..."

"You mean it's less?"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Qizhen rushed to say: "I have already said that since it is a country of friendship and a country that does not conquer, we should regard it as friendly help, half selling and half giving. For the sake of good relations between the two countries, I will make a loss.

It doesn’t matter if you buy or sell.”

Toyama Yuu wants to cry, he has never seen such a shameless person!

There are only 5,000 people, and a month’s military expenditure costs 300,000 taels of silver. Just this... or is it half for sale and half for free?

It is said that the Ming Dynasty is a kingdom of heaven and a state of etiquette. It has always been very generous to the surrounding vassal countries. When I see it today, haha, how generous is it!

This is clearly setting people up for death!

"Your Majesty the Emperor, this matter... is of great importance. I... your minister... I'm afraid I don't have such great power..."

"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry!"

Zhu Qizhen looked relaxed and said: "Go back first and report to your general or emperor, and then reply to me after you have discussed it."

Toyama Yu's heart skipped a beat, of course you're not in a hurry, but we can't afford to wait here!

Your people burn, kill and loot every day. Even if you wait one more day, the damage caused will be immeasurable.

No, we can’t wait!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said: "I would like to ask His Majesty the Emperor, if the Japanese country agrees to provide military expenses, when will the army of the Kingdom of Heaven set off?"

"Well..." Zhu Qizhen did not answer directly, but said, "Yu Qian, you are the Minister of War, you answer it!"

Yu Qian nodded and said: "When the army goes on an expedition, we need to prepare in advance. If everything goes well, about... three months will be enough."

Toyama Xiong's eyes widened and he said in surprise: "Three months?"

"Yes, if everything goes well, it will take three months. Considering that overseas situations are more complicated, such as monsoons, tsunamis and other emergencies, it may take longer."

Toyama Xiong hurriedly said: "We can't wait. I beg His Majesty the Emperor, considering the friendship between the two countries, can you... send troops as soon as possible?"

Zhu Qizhen asked: "Are you in charge?"

"My minister... my minister... can make the decision and pay the Celestial Army three months...oh, no, two months' military supplies in advance, and report it to General Ashikaga immediately to discuss follow-up matters."

Toyama Xiong knew that those bandits were undoubtedly the Ming army. Whether you admit it or not, this is something everyone knows.

Don’t you want silver? First come up with 600,000 taels. Regardless of whether you go on an expedition or not, at least get those of you back first!

Zhu Qizhen didn't seem to expect that this person would agree so cleanly. He originally wanted to let him go for a few days, but when they got anxious, they would naturally compromise. They could even take the opportunity to extort money again. It's better now. You can just

I agreed, could it be that...I want less?

"Then... ok, you send the money first. Just now my Minister of War also said that we need to prepare for a large army to go out. If you send the money the day earlier, I can arrange the dispatch of the troops the day earlier."

Toyama Xiong thought quickly and said: "I can represent the Japanese country and sign an agreement with the Ming Dynasty. The first military supplies will be sent within a month. I also ask His Majesty the Emperor to arrange the expedition as soon as possible. I don't want to rush it. Really?"

Yes... I don’t have time, I hope His Majesty the Emperor can understand!”

Zhu Qizhen had no choice but to say: "Okay then, I will send someone to draw up an agreement, and you can come over and sign it tomorrow!"

Toyama Xiong hurriedly knelt down and bowed: "On behalf of Emperor Kagoku, General Ashikaga, and on behalf of the thousands of people of Kagoku, I would like to thank His Majesty the Ming Emperor for his grace!"

After the person left, Yu Qian asked: "Your Majesty, what should we do next?"

Zhu Qizhen straightened Yahuazi, but he still felt regretful in his heart, alas, it really was missing.

It should cost 500,000 yuan per month. Even if the price is bargained, the deal will cost at least 400,000 yuan...

At this point, he was embarrassed to go back on his word. He looked at Yu Qian and said, "Since I agreed, let's do it!"

Yu Qian asked again: "Japanese people are not people who keep their promises. What should we do if they don't take the money?"

Zhu Qizhen was not worried about this, and said: "Since I have agreed to help them defeat the thieves, there must be someone to support such a large fleet and so many soldiers and horses. If the Japanese don't contribute some money,

Are they embarrassed? As the saying goes, it is not polite to reciprocate, and they don't understand this truth. Don't worry, they will definitely give you this money."

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Some words are difficult to say clearly, but Yu Qian can also hear the implication of these words. If you dare not give me money, I will not send troops.

"Your Majesty, I feel that this matter needs careful consideration."

"Oh? What do you think? Tell me!"

Yu Qian nodded and said: "Japanese pirates come and go without a trace. Even if they are driven away, they may come back one day. Therefore, in order to protect the coast of Japan from being attacked, our army of the Ming Dynasty can be stationed in Japan. For example, Hirado

This town is across the sea from Korea, and it is also the passage for the Ming Dynasty to travel across the ocean. If a stronghold is established here, it will not only be beneficial to maritime trade, but also have huge benefits for the Ming Dynasty to develop its navy and find more routes in the future.

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Zhu Qizhen said with a smile but not a smile: "If this is the case, wouldn't it be robbery by force?"

"I think that the Japanese will definitely welcome us. After all, without the Ming Dynasty's army, the pirates who will wreak havoc in the future will definitely come back. If we send out troops at that time, it will cost more money and food. They should be able to settle this account."

Zhu Qizhen nodded with satisfaction and said, "You're right. I didn't think carefully about it. I must include this in tomorrow's agreement."

Yu Qian continued: "In addition, in order to eliminate the previous resentment between the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese country, I believe that the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese country should deepen exchanges. It is better for the emperor to personally issue an order to invite the famous names of the Japanese country, and the children of the nobles, especially

His eldest son came to Ming Dynasty, either for study tours or exchanges."

"This... is a good idea! But... will they come?"

"Whoever refuses to come, we will not protect him!"

Yu Qian looked confident and said: "The country of Japan has a long and narrow terrain. Everywhere is vulnerable to pirate attacks. No one is immune."

Zhu Qizhen gave Yu Qian a meaningful look, not bad, this guy is on the road!

Yu Qian seemed not to be satisfied yet, and continued: "Actually, it's not just the Japanese state, it's also Korea. The two groups of nobles can do the same. There are also Ryukyu, Uszang, Annan and other vassal states. Although our Ming Dynasty has a tribute system,

But after all, we only deal with the small courts of various countries. If we do not communicate with the nobles of various countries, they will inevitably become alienated in the long run. It is better for the emperor to issue an edict and invite the children of nobles from various countries to come to Beijing."

"Wonderful!"

Zhu Qizhen slammed the table excitedly and said: "I will do as you say and get ready now!"

I don’t know why, but I suddenly feel happy.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that if the ancients used strategy, they would make as much concessions as modern people.

They are just limited in their vision due to the shackles of historical environment, but they are not stupid!

If basic education is popularized and natural science theory is vigorously developed, and talents like Yu Qian emerge, then the Ming Dynasty will not take off...

Early the next morning, Toyama Xiong rushed over from Honglu Temple impatiently.

However, when he read the agreement, he was dumbfounded.

The Ming Dynasty required that troops be stationed in the Japanese country, and the Japanese country needed to bear military expenses.

This is not enough. We also require Japanese daimyo and aristocratic children to come and learn the cultural knowledge and advanced technology of the Ming Dynasty. Isn't this... not using people as hostages?

It’s too bullying!

However, now that people are under the roof, they have to bow their heads. No matter how much they are insulted, they have to swallow their anger for the time being.

"I dare to ask His Majesty the Emperor why this agreement is different from what was discussed yesterday?"

Zhu Qizhen said with a smile: "After yesterday's discussion, I feel that there are still many problems that have not been solved. For example, the Japanese pirates are raging. Even if I send troops to drive them away, who knows what day they will come back. If we don't station troops, how can we protect the Japanese country?"
To be continued...