Zhu Zhiyu, the director of the Ming Dynasty Concierge House, went to Ryukyu with Cai Zuolong, the Ryukyu envoy, and conferred Shang Zhi as the King of Ryukyu Zhongshan.
Along the way, from Naha Port to Shuri Castle, the streets and alleys were clean, with lanterns hung high and colorful flags fluttering. Shangzhi, accompanied by civil and military officials, greeted them with great gifts.
Zhu Zhiyu had mixed emotions. He had been living under the shelter of others during the years he had been in Japan. Today, he once again realized the majesty of the heavenly kingdom. When he was excited, his white beard floated up, he was full of energy, and he read aloud.
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The emperor issued an edict to the crown prince of Ryukyu Zhongshan, Shangzhi
I respectfully acknowledge
The destiny of heaven governs the world, and all political decrees are promulgated and made into a constitution. They are both at home and abroad, and they are not here to enjoy them. They extend the reward to Xiqing, and the kindness and courtesy are the same. You are in charge of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Gong, my ancestor, is called a country of etiquette and righteousness. Now I have betrayed my alliance and abandoned my good deeds, rebelled against the Ming Dynasty and surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. I have betrayed the deep kindness of China and forgotten the etiquette of civilization. I have forgotten my ancestors in countless canons and surrendered to the Yi, Di, dogs and sheep. I am a slave and a slave.
In front of the Helan Mountain, where are the rites? Where is the meaning? There is a spirit under the spring of your ancestors, would you rather not be humiliated?
The small country has a sense of treachery, and the Celestial Empire has a strategy to quell the chaos. Since I raised my army, I have won every battle and captured every attack. The sword and spear are all over the south and north of the desert; the majesty of the Yanhuang reaches as far as the Eastern and Western Regions. The sword is everywhere.
He pointed out, why should we be afraid of a small country like you? However, I pity you and live in a remote island, and everything is difficult, so I rebelled against the Ming Dynasty and surrendered to the Qing Dynasty.
Therefore, please repent.
The edict says: Since you came to this world, you have established a country overseas, and you have been ennobled and ennobled, and you have been a vassal for a long time. It is passed down from your virtuous brother, who abides by the king's regulations, is careful and fearless, and is loyal and honorable. You should follow it. I hereby send a special concierge.
Zhu Zhiyu, the director of the hospital, issued an edict to confer you the title of King of Zhongshan in Ryukyu. All ministers near and far in the country should assist you with all your heart, and do not disobey others. Be loyal and obedient, and enjoy the blessing of peace forever. Therefore, this is the edict, and the envoy of Xian heard about it.
I know. Qinzai. Therefore, I enjoin you.
Guangyun
December 16, the second year of Guangwu
Treasure
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After announcing the decree, Shang Zhi invited Zhu Zhiyu to a banquet. Zhu Zhiyu introduced to Shang Zhi the thirty-six instructors including Qian Zong Li Zhong who were transferred from Taiwan. Li Zhong was originally the commander and followed Chen Ze to kill the red Mao Yi people in Taiwan.
He has repeatedly achieved military exploits and was promoted to one level. This time, the Ministry of War selected a general to go to Ryukyu to serve as an instructor. Gao Minggui recommended him, with the intention of letting him perform more meritorious service and promote him to be reused.
Shang Zhi was overjoyed and purchased one hundred thousand taels of ordnance from the Ming Dynasty in one fell swoop. He planned to train three thousand land divisions and one thousand naval divisions with the help of instructors. The base was chosen at Naha Port.
After the canonization of Shangzhi, Zhu Zhiyu went to Tsurumaru Castle to deliver a letter to Shimazu Mitsuhisa, the leader of the Satsuma Domain, a letter written by Yu Tunan, the governor of Taiwan in the Ming Dynasty.
Originally, Emperor Komu planned to issue an imperial edict to the Satsuma shogun Shimazu Mitsuhisa of Japan, just like he did to the Crown Prince of Ryukyu Zhongshan Kingdom, and told him to restrain himself and stop trying to keep my vassal state in mind. p>
Unexpectedly, Sun Kewang and Zhu Zhiyu both said: Japan has never professed vassalage to the Ming Dynasty, and a direct edict may irritate the Satsuma clan and intensify conflicts; and you are the majestic lord of Kyushu, while Shimazu Mitsuhisa is just a member of Japan.
If the local lord wants to issue an edict, he should also directly edict the Emperor of Japan. Edicting a small vassal town will harm your face. You might as well ask Yu Tunan, the governor of Taiwan, to write a letter to Mitsuhisa Nashimazu and teach him a lesson.
, the conflict level can be reduced from the national conflict between the Ming Dynasty and Japan to the regional conflict between Taiwan Province and the Satsuma Domain, without affecting the diplomatic relations between the two countries; neither will overly anger the Shimadzu family. p>
Emperor Komu thought about it and felt that what the two people said was reasonable, so he ordered Yu Tunan, the governor of Taiwan, to write a letter to Shimazu Mitsuhisa. He requested that the letter should be scolding severely, curb Japan's ambitions for Ryukyu, and not affect the prosperity of the two countries.
Developing trade relations.
Yu Tunan was in trouble, and after much deliberation, he had no choice but to entrust "Japan expert" Zhu Zhiyu to write for him. Zhu Zhiyu did not refuse, and stamped the governor's seal with one wave of his hand.
As a result, the historically famous "Message from the Governor of Taiwan in Ming Dynasty to Satsuma Morishima Tsumitsu Hisa, Japan" was born.
"I, the king of the Ming Dynasty, have been established in accordance with the destiny of heaven. I rule over all countries, far and near, and treat everyone equally. Overseas countries have built their own princes to control them and serve as our external vassals. All countries pay tribute to the heaven, which is a courtesy that has never been changed in ancient and modern times. Especially with
The Ryukyu Kingdom is the most obedient and sets an example for all the feudal lords. It is also a country that cannot be saved by our heavenly dynasty.
You dare to bully our vassal, invade its islands, slaughter its people, and plunder its wealth. You also rob merchant ships, just like thieves. In the past, the Toyotomi clan of your country was known as a powerful military force, and they raised an army to overwhelm the country in Korea.
, the vain attempt succeeded, and the master was defeated in the end, making the whole world laugh. How do you think you are better than the Toyotomi clan?
I, Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty, used my steadfast body and bravely risked my own life to drive away the Tartars and restore China. If you have a dignified king who is not afraid of death, you must have dignified ministers who are not afraid of death! I accept your majesty's grace, promote the common people, and entrust the border to the border.
My duty is to guard the territory and protect the vassal. I am currently stationing troops in Yilan and Hualien, hoping to join you in hunting in Ryukyu.
I should have restrained the navy early and fought with you. However, I admire the gentle and distant benevolence of the Celestial Empire, and I also thought that if we have a good alliance for generations and fight together for generations, what will happen to the people? Therefore, I am sending a letter to you in the hope of repenting and guarding the vassal territory. Don't
If you are stupid and stubborn, stubborn and stubborn, you will be angry. From Taiwan to your country, the waterway is short and fast, and you will arrive in the morning and evening. Even if a fly is shaking a tree, a wise person will not take it. Where to go and what to do, you can only think about it.
Yu Tunan, Governor of Taiwan in the Ming Dynasty
February 9, the third year of the reign of Emperor Guangwu.
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"Father, Master Zhu is here!"
In Tsurumaru Castle of the Satsuma Domain in Japan, Mitsuhisa Shimazu and his retainers Shimazu Hisumichi and Hisamori Kayama were discussing financial issues, and Tsunahisa Shimazu came in like a storm.
Since the last stalemate with the shogunate over the increase of ports, the shogunate's suppression of the Satsuma Domain has become more and more severe, forcing Shimazu Mitsuhisa to violate the lockdown order and increase trade with the Ming Dynasty and North Korea to solve financial difficulties.<
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Master Zhu refers to Zhu Zhiyu. He has been teaching in Japan for many years and is very knowledgeable and famous. Young talents in Japan are proud to be his disciples and respectfully call him Master Zhu.
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"Master Zhu is my distinguished guest from Japan. You all will welcome me personally." When he heard that Zhu Zhiyu was coming, Mitsuhisa Shimazu was overjoyed and insisted on welcoming him in person. Although this man was ruthless in his work, he especially respected people with abilities.
Therefore, the Satsuma clan has many talents and has become a small hegemon in Japan.
Seeing Shimazu Mitsuhisa personally greeting him, Zhu Zhiyu was very embarrassed. During these years of traveling in Japan, he said from the bottom of his heart that the Japanese were really good to him. They took care of food, drink and housing, and donated money to help the Ming Dynasty fight against the Qing Dynasty. They were also hospitable and welcomed him personally.
When he arrived at the door, he brought a letter reprimanding others. He couldn't lose face for a while. Fortunately, he was now an official of the imperial court. As an official, he had experienced a lot of things like turning his hands into clouds and turning his hands into rain. Soon,
Calmness was restored.
Upon seeing Zhu Zhiyu, Shimazu Mitsuhisa immediately bowed deeply and said, "How lucky I am to have such a great talent like you come to our Tsurumaru Castle!"
The more polite he was, the redder Zhu Zhiyu's face turned, and he quickly returned the greeting: "I am here especially for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries."
"Oh, sir, why are you teaching me?"
"I have brought you a letter from the governor of Taiwan in the Ming Dynasty.
Shimazu Mitsuhisa invited Zhu Zhiyu into the palace, presented him with incense and a fruit plate, and then opened the letter and looked at it. His face became darker and darker as he looked at it, and he was so angry that his eyes were spitting fire, and he touched his beard with his left hand.
No, my father wants to kill Master Zhu!
Shimazu Tsunahisa was shocked because he knew his father better than his son. Whenever his father was considering whether to kill someone, he would touch his beard with his left hand and touch it. If he pulled it down, the person would definitely die. If he let go, he would die.
Hands, that will save the day.
Fortunately, Shimazu Mitsuru stroked his beard for a long time and then let go.
However, his face was still full of anger, and he asked Zhu Zhiyu: "Sir, during his stay in Japan, are the accommodations arranged by Japan comfortable?"
“Very comfortable”.
"Is the food, food and clothing provided in the service adequate?"
“Very thoughtful”.
"Do we, the Japanese people, respect your husband?"
Zhu Zhiyu sighed and said: "Extreme respect!"
Shimazu Mitsuhisa slapped the desk and said angrily: "We in Japan regard the Ming Dynasty as a brotherly country, and the Satsuma Domain even regards you as a good mentor. Today, your husband actually brought a murderous letter, accusing us, the Satsuma Domain, of invading Ryukyu."
, want to meet me in battle. Is this how you, sir, repay Japan’s friendship?”
Zhu Zhiyu blushed at being criticized, but after all, he has been a tireless teacher for many years, is extremely eloquent, and has quick reactions.
He quickly stood up and bowed deeply to Shimazu Mitsuhisa, saying: "I have been in Japan for several years and have been taken care of by you. I have already regarded Japan as my second hometown. It is precisely in order to repay Japan that I volunteered this time and asked to be a messenger to deliver the message to the lord.
Books!"
"Hmph, how do you say this?"
"The feudal lord didn't know that the Ryukyu King Shoji sent the official Cai Zuolong to Nanjing. Cai Zuolong was good at dancing, made friends with the dignitaries of the court, and was very eloquent. He went around and said that the Satsuma clan had invaded and occupied five of their islands, and he forced them to sign the "Ting"
Article 15", and also slandered the noble clan for killing people, setting fires, and plundering wealth, which made the Holy Lord Long Yan furious. He wanted to send troops to attack the noble clan, and also sent 20,000 troops to Ryukyu. After all kinds of persuasion, the 20,000 people were sent to Ryukyu.
The number was reduced to thirty-six. Yu Tunan, the governor of Taiwan, was tough and belligerent, and wanted to send troops from Yilan and Hualien in Taiwan to Ryukyu. He also told him that he should be polite first and then send troops, so he wrote a letter and asked him to bring it to the feudal lord.
"I have good intentions, but the feudal lord doesn't know it."
After hearing what Zhu Zhiyu said, Shimazu Mitsuhisa's demeanor softened.
"My lord, Ryukyu is in charge of urgent reporting."
The Satsuma Domain has a vassal office in Ryukyu to monitor every move in Ryukyu.
Shimazu Mitsuhisa opened the emergency report and found out that, as Zhu Zhiyu said, the Ming Dynasty sent 36 people to the Naha Port in Ryukyu, and also deployed fleets in Yilan and Hualien Ports in Taiwan.
He was a little more polite to Zhu Zhiyu, "Sir, the emperor of your country was deceived by the Ryukyu people. When Toyotomi Hideyoshi went to Korea, he ordered the Ryukyu people to send troops. The Ryukyu soldiers were not good at fighting, so they asked me, the Satsuma clan, to go out for him, so they owed me
The feudal lord spent a large amount of money on the military and had no money to repay it, so he signed the "Fifteen Articles" and ceded five islands to repay the debt. It is only natural to pay back the debt. How can this be called an invasion?"
Zhu Zhiyu said, "Lord, don't worry, I will definitely tell your Majesty about this matter."
"Sir, please tell the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty that we, the Satsuma Domain, respect the independence of the Ryukyu Kingdom, but they must abide by the "15 Articles". We, the Satsuma Domain, will never return those five islands!"
Zhu Zhiyu smiled, the Japanese are like this. They look polite, but they will not spit out the things they eat. However, the Holy Emperor has no intention of sending troops to help the Ryukyus retake the Five Islands. As long as the Japanese are willing to maintain the status quo and ensure Ryukyu independence.
, is a diplomatic victory.
He immediately agreed and said: "Lord, don't worry, as long as the Satsuma Domain does not annex the Ryukyu Kingdom, the friendship between Ming Dynasty and Japan will be unbreakable!"
"Yes, unbreakable", Shimazu Mitsuhisa laughed and ordered a banquet to be held for Zhu Zhiyu.
Zhu Zhiyu was surprised to find that after he brought an aggressive letter to the Japanese, the Japanese's attitude towards him became better.
