Chapter 292: What Fusang Sees and Hears
"You...... How did you get this way? Zhang Fan asked in surprise.
"This ...... It's a long story. Wang Xiliang said with a wry smile helplessly.
There is naturally a reason why Wang Xiliang will be like this.
After he set off from Yangzhou that day. In order to prevent ships from encountering Japanese pirates at sea. Zhang Fan gave them permission to assemble the guns on the ship. And he deliberately borrowed it from elsewhere in his own capacity. But even so. He was still worried. He also specially instructed Wang Xiliang and his entourage to detour from the area of Shandong.
Wang Xiliang also completely obeyed Zhang Fan's meaning. He didn't do it because of the grim situation right now. Patronizing the figure fast and super shortcut.
There is not much way to get from Daming to Fuso. It only took them three days to reach the closest place to them. Nagasaki 500 years later. Hizen Province at that time. Its owner is Ryuzoji Takanobu.
Wang Xiliang, who was quite familiar with Fusang, was not as happy as the rest of the fleet. He understood. Although he has now arrived in Fuso. But this is the westernmost point of Fuso. There is still a long way to go from the destination of Wang Xiliang and others, Heianjing.
Because Wang Xiliang and his entourage were dressed as Ming people. And when he is dressed up, he is not an ordinary person or a businessman who does business. In addition, the people of Hizen Country are not too far away from Daming. They also have some understanding. So Wang Xiliang and his entourage just landed on the shore. Immediately, the non-commissioned officers of Hizen Province took them to the house of the Ryuzoji clan.
There. A polite look is inevitable. The owner there learned that Wang Xiliang and others were officials of the Ming Dynasty. Even more in every possible way to want them to stay. Have a good treat. But now the situation in Jiangnan is grim. Wang Xiliang was entrusted with an important task again. How could he have the heart to stay and enjoy it.
finally pushed away the other party's kindness. Wang Xiliang and his entourage hurriedly made some supplies and boarded the ship again. This time, they headed directly to the main island of Fuso.
Because today's Fuso is in a period of melee between the heroes. In addition, Wang Xiliang and his entourage sailed between the islands in Fusang Neiri this time. So they encountered many inspections by many forces along the way. But because of Wang Xiliang, they always put their identities on the outside. So this way. They were not hindered by anything. It was easy to reach the Honshu Island of Fuso, which is the closest place to Heiankyo, Kyoto.
Because of Wang Xiliang, they encountered inquiries from many forces along the way. In addition, they did not deliberately try to hide their identities. So they landed this one. There are already representatives of many forces waiting for them.
And what Wang Xiliang is looking for this time. It's just a certain daimyo who Liu Shan deceived with fakes. Although Zhang Fan had already pointed out the general direction to him before he left. But after all, the stakes are high. Second, Zhang Fan's original speculation was just a guess. There is no conclusive evidence.
See so many people present. Wang Xiliang is not a fool. It was impossible for him to take out the gold medal that Liu Shan had faked and ask on the spot who was the person who had made the deal with them before. Wouldn't it be obvious to tell the other daimyos? Are you their enemy?
But now. Wang Xiliang and others came on the territory of another country. And there are some people who are not ripe. Plus the urgency in the country. And where is the time for them to investigate slowly.
In a hurry. Wang Xiliang is also in mind. Wang Xiliang accepted the invitation of those who greeted him. Promise to attend the banquet they prepared for themselves. But in order to appear personable. Wang Xiliang proposed that all the families present be in the same room. Have a dinner party.
Many of the people present had gaps between them. And that kind of deep hatred is indispensable. Hence Wang Xiliang's proposal. Although they did not immediately refuse. But they all hesitated.
Good thing after. There are more and more people who agree. In the end, only a few families remained, and they didn't agree with a nod. But those who did not agree were afraid that if they did not participate, they would let others take advantage of them. In the end, I also got involved. It's a "happy gathering".
on the table. Wang Xiliang is even more personable. There is no bias in the face of people from all sides. It's all like treating people equally. Merely. Push the cup between changing lamps. He was also constantly observing the expressions of everyone on the scene. It seems to want to know more about something.
Wait until halfway through the feast. Wang Xiliang began to carry out the plan he had thought of before. He said that he was in a hurry. I want to go conveniently. It was trembling and standing up. It looks like he's obviously drunk too much. It's just that he's back. When you sit back in your seat. An unstable. The gold medal he had been carrying on him just fell out. And it fell in a very conspicuous position.
Suddenly. The eyes of everyone in the audience were attracted by the small golden sign. But Wang Xiliang still looks like he doesn't know at all. I just drank with a wine glass. It's just a moment when he raises his glass. He covered his gaze with his hands, carefully observing the appearance of the people in the field.
Frankly. He did nothing wrong with this move. Come as he thinks. When Liu Shan sent someone to take this fake brand to swagger. It will not be like this. Put this thing on display in front of these people. Therefore. This stuff may only be known to people on one side of the party.
But what Wang Xiliang observed. The expressions of those present were almost all surprised when they saw this thing. And not a very calm. Or a very surprised expression. In Wang Xiliang's opinion, they are all the same.
With a little disappointment. Wang Xiliang and his entourage returned to the residence prepared for them by the Fusang people. Wang Xiliang, who was worried about how to solve things that night. But suddenly a visitor arrived.
The person who came was one of the people who had been at the dinner before. According to himself. His name is Kinoshita Hideyoshi. It was Oda Nobunaga's men. And this Kinoshita Hideyoshi. After meeting Wang Xiliang. I didn't say much else. It's just a matter of talking about cooperation.
Hear him say that. Wang Xiliang didn't mention how happy he was. He really didn't expect it. As soon as he arrived here, he found the right master.
After that, the two had a conversation. Although Wang Xiliang didn't know what kind of benefits Liu Shan sent to them at the beginning. But the other party is not the head of the family. It's just a retainer who is quite loved by Oda Nobunaga. In Wang Xiliang's view. The other party will not know anything important.
Thereupon. The two just nodded and praised. There is no theme at all. Know the last. When Kinoshita Hideyoshi said goodbye. told Wang Xiliang that the lord Oda Nobunaga wanted to invite him over tomorrow. Wang Xiliang naturally knows why. I also agreed immediately.
Day 2. Kinoshita Hideyoshi came early and waited outside Wang Xiliang's residence. His enthusiasm is evident. Wang Xiliang followed him to Oda Nobunaga.
In other words, this Oda Nobunaga is really a bit of a hero. Just as soon as we met. Wang Xiliang was really shocked by Oda Nobunaga's natural temperament.
Fortunately, the other party is now trying to slap him. Wang Xiliang also immediately regained that kind of self-confidence. It also shows a natural and calm look. Not to mention. This really made the other party, an iron-fisted figure who has held real power for a long time, also a little impressed by him.
Afterwards. The conversation between the two parties began. This is a bit worrying for Wang Xiliang. Again, that's the reason. He didn't know what deal Liu Shan's people had made with the other party. In case he himself is so nonsense and wrong that it causes some problems. Wouldn't it be a big delay?
But he couldn't flinch. That may make the other party think that he wants to go back on the things he has discussed before. What is the impact again.
It is in this dilemma. The other party spoke first. And Oda Nobunaga spoke. Wang Xiliang was almost about to laugh three times.
Why is he so happy? It's all because the first sentence of the other party's mouth turned out to be to discuss the conditions between the two parties with him.
Wang Xiliang understood as soon as he heard it. It turned out that the people sent by Liu Shan had not reached any conditions with him at all. It's just a bluff. This also made Wang Xiliang have a different view of Liu Shan in his heart. Unexpectedly, Liu Shan didn't bother at all. It's just a blank slip for the other party. It also caused a big war in Jiangnan today. If it weren't for those reasons. Wang Xiliang couldn't help but admire Liu Shan.
I understood that there were no conditions between the two sides at all. Wang Xiliang is easy to talk here. He immediately took what Zhang Fan taught him. It was conveyed to Oda Nobunaga as it was.
Really. After Oda Nobunaga found out. I don't care about the conditions between the two parties anymore. He immediately sent someone to investigate the soldiers under Ashikaga Yoshiaki, but there was something missing.
The news came out quickly. Oda Nobunaga received the news that many of the military camps under Ashikaga Yoshiaki were much less people. But it's not too conspicuous. But the number of people who are missing adds up to more than 10,000 people. Oda Nobunaga, who learned the news, immediately knew that this was a great opportunity to take down his opponent. I went to set it up immediately.
Originally, Wang Xiliang planned to wait until everything was decided. But I learned that there were about 10,000 Fusang regular troops here to go to Daming. Wang Xiliang: Where can he sit still. It was also in a hurry to say goodbye to Oda Nobunaga. rejected the other party's retention. Rushed back.
As for the garment they wear now. That's another story. No more ado.