"Ichiguan, you are the secret chess piece of our alliance. If you don't move, the outcome will be decided." Tokugawa Iemitsu showed a kind expression and said to Zheng Zhilong cordially, "If we announce it to the outside world for the time being, you will not be there without you."
Yes. But our covenant is in triplicate, but it is a certificate, so you can rest assured!"
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong nodded understandingly and said, "Of course I know this. It would be more appropriate for the general to announce it after I go back first."
After hearing this, Tokugawa Iemitsu agreed very much and looked at Daishan. After agreeing on a time, he said to Zheng Zhilong: "Then it's settled. In order to avoid attracting attention, I, the general, won't see you off!"
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong and Dai Shan quickly responded that there was no need to send it away, and then left.
Watching the two of them disappear at the entrance of the courtyard, Tokugawa Iemitsu, who was sent to the entrance of the lobby, turned around and went back to the lobby.
His right-hand men, namely Yagyu Tajima Morimunetsu and Matsudaira Izu Morinobu Tsuna, also followed him back to the lobby. After taking their seats respectively, the three of them looked at each other and suddenly laughed in unison.
It can be seen from their expressions that they are in a particularly good mood.
No, after almost laughing, I heard that Matsudaira Izu, known as "Smart Izu" Morinobu Tsuna, said to Tokugawa Iemitsu with a smile on his face: "The people of the Qing Dynasty also underestimated our Japanese country. etc.
After our Japanese country annexed Korea, it is up to us to decide whether we should go to war with the Ming Kingdom next. If the war goes well, then it is easy to say. If the war does not go well, it would be a good idea to unite with the Ming Kingdom to attack Liaodong.
chess!"
Hearing him speak, Tajima Yagyu, who was equivalent to the leader of the factory guards, did not smile. Instead, he said seriously to Tokugawa Iemitsu: "Zheng Yiguan's family must not be taken away by him. This matter
It's very important, so I'll go there in person to prevent Zheng Zhilong from secretly taking Jia Xiao away!"
Zheng Zhilong had thought about taking away his wife and children before, but the Japanese side had always disagreed. If the original historical development had been followed, the Japanese side would have finally agreed to let Tagawa Matsu go, but Zheng Zhilong’s second son, Tagawa Nanaemon, had never agreed.
put.
Now, under the flapping of butterfly wings, Tokugawa Iemitsu, even Tagawa Matsu doesn't want to let go.
When Tokugawa Iemitsu heard the words of his two right-hand men, he felt proud and praised his two confidants. He thought that he, the great general of the Japanese country, would become the first Japanese country to expand its territory and double its territory in the history of Japan.
Yes, the territory of Japan was finally more than just an island, and it would definitely go down in history. He couldn't help laughing.
At the same time, Zheng Zhilong, who was walking out, suddenly stopped and asked Hong Chengchou, who was following a few steps behind: "The condition for your alliance with the Japanese country is that you let people release the news, right?"
Hong Chengchou laughed and said nothing after hearing this.
When Dai Shan saw him, he looked at Zheng Zhilong and took over the topic with a smile: "Yes, our Qing Dynasty has won Mr. Hong, just like Liu Bei has Zhuge Kongming! When we go back this time, our Qing Dynasty will definitely give Mr. Hong an official position."
Enter the nobility to reward Mr. Hong for his help!"
His words made Hong Chengchou quickly humble himself, but he felt very comfortable in his heart.
Daishan was Prince Heshuoli of the Qing Dynasty, the oldest prince. His praise was the highest praise of the Qing Dynasty, and his promise would definitely be fulfilled.
At this time, after Daishan finished praising Hong Chengchou, he began to praise Zheng Zhilong again: "In the future, the Qing Dynasty will rely more on Marshal Zheng's navy. If there is any need, they can send people ashore to contact them. As long as the Qing Dynasty can do it,
It must be done.”
Zheng Zhilong controls a powerful navy, which is the shortcoming of the Qing Dynasty. If the Qing Dynasty can have a good relationship with Zheng Zhilong, even if it has to deal with the Japanese country in the future, it will have a great chance of winning. Of course, this is only based on
Just in case.
"Your Highness is so polite!" Zheng Zhilong said politely after hearing this, and then said: "I am also very interested in Liaodong's specialties. If possible, I might as well do some business in the future. What do you think, Your Highness?"
His words were very consistent with his status. When Daishan heard this, he was immediately overjoyed and nodded quickly: "Okay, okay! Marshal Zheng has this intention, and I, the Great Qingzhen, can only ask for it!"
The Qing Empire was located in remote Liaodong, and the only country with which it could trade was the Ming Dynasty. However, the relationship with the Ming Dynasty was now hostile, and there was no chance of mutual trade at all. If they could trade with Zheng Zhilong, they would be able to trade with each other.
Greatly improved the material needs of the Qing Empire.
Thinking of this, Daishan became closer to Zheng Zhilong. He couldn't put it down when he grabbed Zheng Zhilong's hand. The man in front of him was indeed the God of Wealth!
When they approached the courtyard where Zheng Zhilong lived, Dai Shancai reluctantly let go of his hand and said with some regret: "It's really a pity that my commander has to rush back right away. I don't know when we can discuss the mutual trade."
matter?"
Daishan had been on an envoy to Japan for a long time and was anxious to return. The result of the tripartite discussion was that Zheng Zhilong would leave Japan first, and then the treaty would be announced. At that time, Daishan would return to Japan.
On the Japanese side, facing the increasingly severe social situation, Tokugawa Iemitsu also had a headache, so he also wanted to announce the alliance as soon as possible.
In other words, Zheng Zhilong had no need to delay and must leave as soon as possible.
At this time, Zheng Zhilong was just acting. How could he really do business with Jianlu? The reason why he said this was that it was more in line with his identity.
At this time, after hearing Daishan's question, he pretended to think about it and said: "Well, how about I find an opportunity to contact you after I go back and discuss this business matter then?"
"Okay, okay!" Daishan said happily after hearing this, "Then I will just wait for the good news!"
After finishing speaking, he thought for a moment, took out a waist badge from his body, handed it to Zheng Zhilong and said: "As long as you go to the Qing Dynasty and show this waist badge, you will be my king's person. If you want to see me, no one will come."
stop!"
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong put on a show and took it over pretending to be happy, wishing both parties a prosperous business, and then they parted ways.
Daishan was not treated like Zheng Zhilong and lived in a post house. After walking out of the general's mansion, Hong Chengchou suddenly said to Daishan: "What the prince said to Marshal Zheng just now also reminded this slave. We still have some time to stay here, so why not talk to Daishan
Do we also want to talk about mutual trade with Japan?"
When Dai Shan heard this, he couldn't help but slap his forehead, and immediately said with a smile: "Yes, yes, yes, look at my brain, it's really true. Thank you for reminding me, okay, okay, I'll leave this matter to you!"
"Cha!" As the locals do as the Romans do, Hong Chengchou is becoming more and more like a Jianlu.
………………
At the same time, Zheng Zhilong returned to his yard and loudly ordered his guards to pack their luggage and prepare to leave.
Of course, things like packing luggage were all done by his subordinates. Under Li Ruolian's expectant eyes, he quickly entered the room and reported the situation to Li Ruolian. After that, he took out the card he kept for safekeeping.
of covenant.
After Li Ruolian listened and read the covenant, he couldn't help but praise: "You did a good job. I didn't expect this matter to be solved so easily. The emperor will be very happy!"
In fact, in his heart, he was still a little scared.
Jianlu formed an alliance with the Japanese country, and this strategy was indeed very dangerous for the Ming Dynasty.
According to this plan, Shanhaiguan will become a decoration. And the capital is very close to Tianjin. If the Jianlu and Japanese allied forces land from Tianjin and directly attack the capital, the capital will also become very dangerous!
If there is no powerful navy, or navy to protect the coast of the Ming Dynasty, the capital is really not suitable to be the capital, it is too dangerous.
At this time, he naturally did not know that his worries had really become a reality in the original history. However, Jianlu was not the attacking party, but the attacked party, which affected the whole of China.
It has slipped into the abyss of history. Thanks to countless people with lofty ideals who shed their lives and blood, China has been dragged up from the abyss again.
At this time, this covenant is still kept by Zheng Zhilong for the time being, and will not be presented to the emperor until at least he leaves Japan.
After telling all about this situation, Zheng Zhilong remembered something and said to Li Ruolian: "By the way, there is one more thing that I think it is necessary to talk about!"
"Say it!" After hearing this, Li Ruolian turned serious and replied immediately.
He heard Zheng Zhilong say to him: "The reason why Jianlu came to the Japanese to form an alliance was because of Hong Chengchou's suggestion. Also, the alliance between Jianlu and the Japanese was actually led by Hong Chengchou, who gave the idea. He even leaked information to seduce the Japanese.
The ronin forced the Tokugawa shogunate, but it was also he who caused the trouble!"
"Damn, he is so determined to become a barbarian!" When Li Ruolian heard this, he couldn't help but cursed angrily, "Thankfully, Your Majesty still wants to give him a chance. Now it seems that he is seeking his own death!"
Although, on the surface, Hong Chengchou promoted this alliance, and the purpose he wanted to achieve was the same as that of Ming Dynasty. But in fact, there was an essential difference.
The reason why the Ming Dynasty wanted to do this, or in other words, the reason why Emperor Chongzhen wanted to do this, was because they were sure that they could kill all the Jianlu and Japanese allies;
However, if Emperor Chongzhen had not said it himself, Li Ruolian would not have known that the imperial court had such strength, let alone others.
In other words, it is impossible for Hong Chengchou to know the true strength of the Ming Dynasty, but he still promoted this alliance. Then he really wanted to help build the captives and kill the Ming Dynasty.
Li Ruolian was very confident that as long as he reported this matter, the emperor would definitely be furious. This Hong Chengchou would definitely die!
For someone who devoted his life to Jianlu like this, or even died, it would be an advantage for him!
With this in mind, he soon followed Zheng Zhilong and, escorted by soldiers from the General's Mansion, traveled day and night back to Nagasaki.