Inside Edo Castle.

Tokugawa Iemitsu sat dignified on the seat, looked at the person in front of him, and said with a smile: "The envoy came from afar, and I am very welcome in Japan." We are deeply honored to have His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty and very warmly welcome trade. Of course, we will discuss the specific details and will not give a decision for a while. Our country is still looking forward to being able to open more tributary ships......"

In front of him was a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance and extraordinary momentum, who was none other than Xie Hongyun, the former imperial historian of the Nanjing Metropolitan Procuratorate of the Ming Dynasty.

Since he made the correct choice in the Nanjing Zuo Liangyu case, Xie Hongyun has become well-versed in official fortune, and has been transferred from the Imperial History of the Imperial Court of the Imperial Procuratorate to the cabinet as a scholar-in-waiting, responsible for drafting edicts for Zhu Cihong, accompanying him to study, and of course he is also a traditional think-tank official of the Ming Dynasty. Although the rank of bachelor who was transferred to the cabinet was not much, it was a huge leap in officialdom to be able to be transferred from the third in command of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to the cabinet as Zhu Cihong's cronies.

Not to mention, this time Zhu Cihong also took him with him and went to Japan again.

In the face of Tokugawa Iemitsu's proposal to increase the tributary ship, Xie Hongyun certainly would not make a rash concession with the other party's respectful attitude, and this concession would be a huge benefit.

You must know that Zhu Cihong is particularly dislike the traditional tributary system. After all, the so-called tradition is to envelop foreign countries in a way that favors each other and gives rewards in disguise, and doing things that are not beneficial and only have a name, how can this make Zhu Cihong, a proud nationalist in his bones, like it?

Therefore, Xie Hongyun immediately vetoed: "The matter of tribute still needs to be discussed more, but trade is also a matter of great benefit." Mutual benefit and reciprocity can last longer. ”

"Hmm." Tokugawa Iemitsu slowly bowed his head. From time to time, he beckoned again. Called a little girl.

This is a well-behaved and cute little girl with big eyes blinking. With incomprehension and curiosity, he was called by Tokugawa Iemitsu at this moment, and when he saw a stranger, he looked a little shy and scared, and he tugged at Tokugawa Iemitsu's sleeve, and it took a long time before he gradually relaxed.

She soon learned that something great was coming.

"I, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, have asked His Majesty the Emperor to canonize the noble daughter Tokugawa Chiyoko as the lord of Gangwon. In addition, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince attaches great importance to Japan's friendship and hopes to invite a group of promising Japanese people to study in the Ming Dynasty. Thereinto. His Royal Highness is willing to teach the lord of Chiyoko to carry out royal education. Xie Hongyun smiled, like a weasel.

Tokugawa Iemitsu listened and laughed, but he couldn't tell whether it was an honest sheep or a hungry wolf in sheep's clothing: "This is a great thing, without further ado, I will order someone to prepare." Chiyoko and the Japanese state-owned people are also welcome to study in the Ming Kingdom. Just ......"

"But it doesn't hurt to be outspoken." Xie Hongyun straightened his body.

Tokugawa Iemitsu hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know where this Jiangyuan is the Ming Kingdom?" ”

"The Ming Dynasty is a vassal of the Ming Kingdom, within the territory of Korea. Our system. The monthly income of the canonized county lord is customized, and it has nothing to do with the place of the title. Xie Hongyun said solemnly.

"It's just...... At present, the Korean state is already a vassal of the Qing state, which ......" Tokugawa Iemitsu stared at Xie Hongyun as if he was looking at a liar.

Listen to this. Xie Hongyun said: "In this way, it is another matter. ”

"Oh?" Tokugawa Iemitsu was curious.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is now transferring military supplies on Jeju Island, at this moment. Presumably, the army has already set out to crusade against the unsubordinate. Xie Hongyun stared at Tokugawa Iemitsu lightly. It was very uncomfortable to see him for a while.

After a long time, Tokugawa Iemitsu turned out the national letter. looked at the above article about the Hengxin merchant group beckoning wandering warriors as guards, and said: "Regarding the recruitment of wandering warriors by the Ming Kingdom merchant group, the shogunate can agree in advance." ”

Obviously, the wandering samurai recruited at this juncture will not run to fight elsewhere. These merchant groups of Zhu Cihong's descendants recruited wandering warriors, and they would not be like ordinary maritime merchants, just like the Japanese invaded the Ming Dynasty.

There is only one place in their district.

North Korea!

Seoul has recently become a new place.

This place is the Ming Embassy.

During this period of time, Ni Yuanlu was very happy, he bought a lot of money, bought three mansions in the most prosperous street in Seoul, connected each other, and built a place called the Ming Embassy in Korea.

Not only that, but this place, which seemed to be originally a private organization, was quickly recognized by the Senator of Reicho, and then quickly reported to the parliamentary government.

Because, this is the place where the Ming envoys will live in the future. It is also an important clause in Ni Yuanlu's national letter.

In the letter of state delivered to Li Kun by the Ming Dynasty, it first condemned Li Kun's rebellion more than ten years ago, then solemnly asked whether Korea was still a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, and finally, there were always some seemingly unimportant clauses involving politics, business, academics, and so on.

Although it doesn't seem to be important, since it is on the national credentials, it is a major event in the exchanges between the two countries.

As for such a trivial matter as the Ming Embassy in Korea, it seems that there is no need to offend the envoys, and for a while, the Ming Embassy in Korea has become a particularly lively place in Seoul.

This is not only because Ni Yuanlu is very generous and buys grain, rice and military funds on a large scale, but also because a piece of news released by Ni Yuanlu has aroused heated discussions among countless Confucian scholars in North Korea.

"Study in Daming?" An Wulun stood in front of the Ming embassy in the DPRK and exclaimed: "This is a copy of the Tang envoy!" It seems that Lord Ni is very confident! ”

Li Fei said: "After all, North Korea and Daming are far apart across the sea, and they don't know each other. Although they all know that the Ming Land is rich and rich, but how strong and prosperous it is, if you don't see it with your own eyes, you will inevitably have Yelang's arrogance. Of course, this time, Lord Ni's plan should be to let more people know the power of the Ming Dynasty, which is a move for eternity. ”

"If you don't plan for eternity, how can you seek for a while?" At this time, Ni Yuanlu walked out with a smile: "But Mr. Li and Mr. An? I've been looking up for a long time. ”

Both of them are North Korean officials, but Ni Yuanlu does not mention adults, but refers to the two of them as Mr., obviously to invite the two as a personal relationship this time to come to the meeting.

"Don't dare to be."

"Don't dare to be."

……

With a burst of humility, several people walked in. It didn't take long. They saw that the embassy in the DPRK was full of people coming and going, and it was very lively. North Korean and Thai semi-celebrities. It was all gathered for a while. Although there were many people, the venue was orderly.

"That's Lee Zhilong! And by his side. Lee Hyun Joon. If I remember correctly, this is the patriarch who is in charge of the Li family's business affairs, and I didn't expect to be invited. Li Qian whispered.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Xianjun strode over and said with a smile: "Lord An, I haven't seen you for a long time, and I'm really getting more and more energetic." ”

"Mr. Li is also getting younger and younger." Li Qian said the scene.

Li Xianjun is very eager to talk: "How dare you, it's just that after all, I'm old, and I don't have enough energy to spare." Just a big order. It's a shame to miss it again! ”

"Oh? What kind of order? Li Fei keenly felt the difference.

At this time, Li Zhilong also came over and said with a smile: "It is the result of the economic exchange meeting between the two countries in the Ming Dynasty, it is so lively." I don't know how many good projects come out. ”

"Project?" An Wulun also felt that his brain was not enough at this time: "Then what is the economic exchange meeting between the two countries in the Ming Dynasty, and what is it?" ”

"Oh...... This is too fresh and energetic! Li Zhilong explained.

It turned out that this incident was also made by Zhu Cihong and instructed Ni Yuanlu.

Zhu Cihong is not only the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. He is also the behind-the-scenes boss of Hengxin Commercial Bank. Of course, the current Hengxin Commercial Bank united the Linqing Business Group and Kaifeng Business Group that had fought side by side, and then formed the Jiangnan Business Group, ordered a large number of clippers and fortune ships together, and formed a huge caravan eager to sell the goods of the workshops to all parts of the world.

This time. Zhu Cihong led the army across the sea to attack, and many merchant groups were given the task of purchasing military funds. Attracted by huge profits, naturally many businessmen followed Ni Yuanlu to Seoul. As soon as they saw that the situation had eased, they used their incorruptible tongues to start an economic siege.

Thereinto. Raw materials are purchased including but not limited to grain, rice, Korean ginseng, fur, iron and many other materials. Of course, there are also fine silk fabrics. Cheap, clear, and high-quality prints have attracted many North Korean elites to buy them.

At this time, Ni Yuanlu, who came in with An Wulun and Li Xuan, spoke: "With the normalization of relations between the two countries, there will only be more and more such things. ”

"Haha."

"Haha."

"Haha."

……

Everyone laughed, but there were not many people who answered now.

But more does not mean that there is none, Li Zhilong has no doubts, and said: "The vassal relationship between the Ming Dynasty and North Korea for hundreds of years will never be severed like this, the Ming Dynasty is so rich and powerful, and the Korean people will never be lackeys!" ”

On the side, Li Xianjun secretly added a sentence in his heart: "Following the Qing people, I have to contribute countless money every year, and my Korean people have been taken captive by hundreds of thousands." But follow Da Ming...... Only today can we expect to earn thousands of taels of silver in one trade. If the relationship between the two countries is normal, how many mountains of gold and silver will be open for us? ”

Hearing Li Zhilong's words, everyone in the embassy was moved, and at this moment, the atmosphere became more and more lively.

At this time, a man in a North Korean official uniform approached Ni Yuanlu's side and whispered a few words.

Ni Yuanlu paused for a moment, thought about it, and walked over.

"Lord Ni is gone?" Yang Hui walked out, looked left and right, and sure enough, he didn't find Ni Yuanlu.

At this time, his son Yang Wenbao said: "It seems that a North Korean official came and said something to Master Ni and left." ”

"North Korean officials? You don't recognize? Yang Hui keenly thought of something.

There are not many people from the Ming Dynasty, so there is also a tradition of not raising idlers. Although Yang Wenbao is the son of a big workshop owner, he has no lazy capital at all, so he is also called, and this time he is responsible for the function of registering visiting guests in the embassy.

"I don't recognize it." Yang Wenbao recalled for a moment, exactly.

"Go and call Captain Li, let's go over and have a look first!" Yang Hui said, striding Yang Wenbao and walking, both of them tightly holding the saber at their waists.

This is the weapon that Zhu Cihong has equipped all the personnel who go to North Korea, and it is equipped among the military and political personnel. But Yang Hui sold the best soft armor and swords at a high price.

The two went to another annex of the embassy.

But when Captain Li, who was in charge of security at the embassy, rushed over, the entire embassy fell silent.

"There are assassins!"

……

"Come on the doctor!" Yang Wenbao roared angrily.

……

"It's going to change...... Jin Xiwen trembled all over, and said in his heart.

Chahara silently threw all the swords in his hand into the stream on the side, glanced at Jin Xiwen, and said indifferently: "You don't have to drive, go back with me." ”

"Yes......" Jin Xiwen shrank into the carriage, looked blankly at Chahara who closed his eyes, and trembled until the carriage stopped.

"Hmph, useless North Koreans. Don't worry, the invincible Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty are about to be killed, and the Ming Prince Zhu Cihong is here, and he is just a cow and sheep waiting to be slaughtered! Chahara snorted.

Jin Xiwen stopped shaking, got out of the carriage and rushed into Jin Zidian's study: "Lord Chahara said that they would send troops!" ”

……

Rumble......

Thunderclouds roll, storms roar.

"Slap ......" Zhu Cihong held the piece in his hand tightly and said, "North Korea...... North Korea...... It's too much of a deception! The so-called Jianzhou barbarians, sure enough, have always been a group of Hulu, and they actually assassinated the messenger! Do they want to die? ”

"Your Highness ...... angry"

"Your Highness ...... angry"

"Your Highness ...... angry"

Everyone in the room knelt on the ground.

……

"Angry fart!" Zhu Cihong roared angrily: "The conquest of North Korea is at this moment!" Beat the drums and gather the generals, and land into the DPRK! ”

"Whoa!"

"Whoa!"

"Whoa!"

……

Hundreds of seagoing ships approached Jeju Port one after another, and countless supplies were loaded and unloaded. Afterwards, one by one, the soldiers stepped onto the battleship. The huge army turned to the north and slaughtered towards Korea.

Seoul.

The Ming Embassy in the DPRK.

"Lord Ni's injury ......" Li Fei stopped talking, looked at the people who were looking at him on guard, and said with a wry smile: "That's it, my identity, it's better not to go." In our country, unless the king comes to apologize and be sincere, otherwise...... It's useless for anyone to come. ”

Yuan Doubi, Shen Qiyuan, An Wulun, Li Zhilong, Li Xianjun and others listened and were silent.

"Everyone, please come back." Yang Wenbao stared at a few people with red eyes: "Even if I can trust you below, I ...... now."

"Then please ask this son to send us over." Yuan Douping said, shouted to a few servants to put down their things, and then, several people glanced at each other, also left their things, and left silently.

Inside the house, Ni Yuanlu looked at Yang Hui weakly and said, "It's been hard work these days. ”

"No matter how hard it is, we are all here as one, how can we leave each other behind! Lord Ni, rest quietly. Fortunately, there are still people with lofty ideals in North Korea. After hearing that the Qing people assassinated the envoys of the Ming Kingdom in Seoul, there was now a commotion all over the city, and for a while, there were countless troops to protect this place. We're not in danger for the time being. It's just ......" Yang Hui said this, paused, and did not continue.

Ni Yuanlu knew his worries: "His Highness will come after receiving the news!" ”

"Definitely!"

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