Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 808 Don't You Want to Dominate Kyushu Island?

Zheng Qi, the chief steward of the Jinghai Hou Mansion, carried a personal letter written by his master Hou to Tianchuan Yuhuang, boarded the Zheng family merchant ship, and arrived at Nagasaki, the port city of Kyushu after a few days of sailing. The Zheng family set up to rest in a local shop for one night, and set off for the Hirado Clan the next day, to meet the Hirado Clan daimyo Matsupan.

Zheng Zhilong started from scratch in the Japanese country, and finally became the maritime overlord of the Eastern Ocean. After many years of operation, he has deep connections and high reputation in Kyushu, and has good contacts with some not very powerful daimyos in Kyushu. Among them, the Matsupan family, the daimyo of the Hirado domain, is the most important.

Now Zheng Zhilong has become the top honorable man of the Ming Dynasty, and his fame and influence in Kyushu Island are even greater than before. The merchant ships flying the flag of Zheng's family recognition are still not inspected in various ports in Kyushu.

Zheng Qi, who has been handling foreign affairs for the Zheng family, is also well-known in the local area because he often travels between Daming and Kyushu Island. Without any inspection, Zheng Qi and his party arrived in Hirado Fan smoothly, and The next day, I paid a visit to Matsupan Jiro, the daimyo of the contemporary Hirado domain, and presented this aging daimyo with a generous gift.

After the courtesy meeting was over, Zheng Qi was invited to be a guest at Tian Chuanyu's Royal Palace.During the banquet, Zheng Qi tentatively asked about the fact that the Tokugawa shogunate had not replied to the Ming court about the vassal state regulations.

Although Zheng Qi was nominally Zheng Zhilong's housekeeper, Tianchuan Yuhuang didn't have the slightest intention to despise him.

Tian Chuan Yuhuang knew the history of Zheng Zhilong's fortune the most. He knew that Zheng Qi had made great efforts in it. Since he came to Kyushu Island suddenly this time, it meant that Zheng Qi's words and deeds represented Zheng Zhilong himself, and even the Ming court. mean.

"Shichiro, you also know that the most powerful daimyo in Kyushu is the Shimadzu family, and our Matsupan family can only be ranked in the middle, so although the family owner is dissatisfied with the shogunate, there is nothing he can do.

Based on the relationship between me and Yiguan, Qilang might as well speak up if he has something to do, instead of beating around the bush and trying to tempt me, otherwise it would be too extravagant! "

Tian Chuan Yuhuang took a sip of sake and waved his hands. The two kabuki and several musicians bowed and then walked away. Only Tian Chuan Yuhuang and Zheng Qi were left in the room.

"What Weng Zhang said is that it was indeed Zheng Qi's fault just now!

Xu followed Lord Hou to deal with the officials of the Ming Dynasty too many times, and Zheng Qi unintentionally learned a little about the manners of the officials of the Ming Dynasty, which made Weng Zhang laugh at him! "

Zheng Qi clasped his fists at Tian Chuan Yuhuang and gave a salute, then explained with a smile, and then said: "To be honest, Lord Hou sent Zheng Qi to Kyushu this time for only one thing!"

Speaking of this, Zheng Qi turned his head to look around, Tian Chuan Yuhuang smiled and said: "Just speak directly, I have already ordered, there is no one else around!"

Kneeling Zheng Qi nodded, leaned forward, looked at Tian Chuan Yuhuang and lowered his voice: "Master Hou asked me to ask Weng Zhang: Does Weng Zhang still consider himself a Chinese?
Yes, then there will be a follow-up; no, this time it's just as if Master Hou sent Zheng Qi to visit Weng Zhang! "

Tianchuan Yuhuang was taken aback when he heard the words, and then he didn't answer Zheng Qi's question immediately, but began to think with his hand stroked his beard, Zheng Qi didn't say anything to urge him, but picked up the chopsticks and picked up the dishes on the low table to taste up.

"It has been nearly [-] years since I moved to Kyushu from Fujian, and there are still many relatives and old friends in my hometown. The southern Hokkien dialect is still very cordial to my ears!

Qilang, let me ask you, what is the difference between Huaxia and Daming?
Is Ming Dynasty China?Is it an official asking you to inquire, or is the Ming court asking this question? "

Tian Chuan Yuhuang's question is very clear: Does admitting that he is a citizen of Huaxia means that he is a citizen of the Ming Dynasty? Did the Ming court ask you to ask this question?

Zheng Qi put down his chopsticks and clasped his fists at Tianchuan Yuhuang again: "Weng Zhang is indeed a man of experience! Yes, what Zheng Qi just asked is indeed the imperial court's intention!"

Tianchuan Yuhuang lowered his head again and fell into silence, while Zheng Qi knelt and sat still respectfully.

In terms of seniority, Emperor Tian Chuan Yu is considered Zheng Zhilong's father-in-law, so Zheng Qi shouted one by one. In fact, Tian Chuan Yu Huang is just over fifty years old this year, and his physical and mental state is quite good.

"Qilang, if the old man admits that he is actually a Chinese, or a citizen of Ming Dynasty, what's the use of that?"

After a while, Tianchuan Yuhuang raised his head and stared at Zheng Qi in front of him, and asked with a solemn expression.

"So, does Weng Zhang admit that his family is a citizen of the Ming Dynasty?

Then Zheng Qi told the truth!

If Weng Zhang recognizes this identity, the Ming court is willing to help Weng Zhang become the lord of Kyushu! "

Seeing that Emperor Tian Chuan Yu was still hesitating, Zheng Qi simply stated the purpose of this trip straightforwardly, and Tian Chuan Yu Huang was dumbfounded when he heard this.

"Weng Zhang, before the imperial court issued documents related to the vassal state regulations to all countries, except for Jiaozhi and Japan, the rest such as Siam, Champa, Luzon, Boni, etc., all responded eagerly.

Although the Japanese shogunate did not respond, it did not explicitly reject the matter, so the court has not yet determined how to respond.

However, Jiaozhi directly rejected the imperial court, which angered Long Yan, the sage, and now he has conscripted soldiers to attack Jiaozhi from Guangxi. It is not an exaggeration to say that this time Jiaozhi is doomed!
When Japan was established at the beginning of the dynasty, it was listed as a country that would not be conscripted by Taizu. Therefore, although the emperor and the elders and ministers were dissatisfied with the ambiguous attitude of the shogunate, they could not reach an agreement on the conquest. It is not clear what strategy Japan will adopt.

However, Weng Zhang, relying on the power of the emperor to sweep away the bandits, Jian captives, northern slaves, and red barbarians, I'm afraid he won't hold back for too long!

My Lord Hou was fortunate to participate in the formulation of military and state affairs strategies. He once mentioned Weng Zhang’s name and origin in the sage, and suggested to the sage, why not use Weng Zhang, who is originally from Daming, or who has a heart for Daming and admires Chinese civilization. , to replace the current shogunate, and to admit that generations will always be the vassal of the Ming Dynasty, so as to avoid military disasters and achieve the wish of the Holy Majesty, isn't it the best of both worlds?

Weng Zhang, you have been a subordinate for decades. I heard that the next successor of the Hirado domain is very dissatisfied with Weng Zhang's sole control of the Hirado domain's financial power. If that day really comes, how will Weng Zhang deal with himself? "

Zheng Qi is a playmate who grew up with Zheng Zhilong since he was a child, and he is also a highly trusted subordinate of Zheng Zhilong. Under the influence of his ears and eyes, he has learned the best lobbying methods of the Zheng family. Flickering, Tian Chuan Yuhuang, who had woken up from the shock, couldn't help but feel a slight heartbeat.

　Thanks for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)