Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 302
At this time, a soldier galloped towards Fan Ning and got off his horse. The soldier stepped forward and said something in a low voice. Fan Ning nodded, "Go back and tell Yu Canjun, we will come right away!"

The Japanese special envoy that Fan Ning had been waiting for finally arrived. This was something Fan Ning was very concerned about during this time, and it meant that the game with Japan was finally reaching a point.

Fan Ning was not in the mood to continue his patrol, so he gave a few words to the officials, turned his horse and galloped towards the county seat.

In the hall of the official office, Fujiwara Kotsu was silently drinking tea. It was his first time in Ezo, but he did not expect that the Song Dynasty had built a city here, and there were many Japanese in the city, especially at the entrance of the official office just now. A sign turned out to be a county government office, which really made him panic. The Song Dynasty definitely didn't want to station troops here temporarily, but planned to stay for a long time, using this place as a prefecture and county in the Song Dynasty.

Although Fujiwara Kotsutsu felt uncomfortable, it did not mean that he would change his plan. For him, no matter how the Song Dynasty managed Ezo, it had nothing to do with the interests of the Fujiwara family. Mouth fat.

But after all, he came to negotiate with Song Jun on behalf of Japan, and he must adhere to some principles.

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside, and Yu Xiaonian whispered to Fujiwara: "Fan Yushi is here!"

Fujiwara Kyotsu stood up quickly, Fan Ning walked in quickly, Yu Xiaonian stepped forward and bowed, "See Yushi!"

Fan Ning nodded with a smile, "Thank you!"

He glanced at Fujiwara Kenmichi again, and asked with a smile, "This is?"

Yu Xiaonian quickly introduced to him, "This is the right minister of Japan, the left guard general Fujiwara Komichi."

It turned out to be Fujiwara Yorimichi's younger brother. Fan Ning knew that in history, this Fujiwara Komichi took over the position of his elder brother and served as the regent of Japan, Guan Bai, and continued to control the power of Japan, but he looked like a thin old man with an ugly appearance.

Yu Xiaonian introduced to Fujiwara Gyotsu again, "This is the Fan Yushi I told the general, who patrols overseas with the sword of the emperor, and can sign various agreements with Japan on behalf of the Song Dynasty with full authority."

Fan Ning was authorized by the emperor Zhao Zhen last fall. He can sign an agreement on the status of Kunzhou on behalf of the Song Dynasty and Japan without asking the court for instructions. Of course, once the agreement is signed, the plan needs to be notified to the court in time.

Fujiwara Gyotsu hurriedly saluted Fan Ning, "I am entrusted by the Regent of Japan Kanbaro and His Majesty the Emperor to discuss the issues of Nagasaki Port and Ezo with Fan Yushi. I hope we can treat each other honestly and reach a mutual agreement. Satisfying result."

Yu Xiaonian translated his words to Fan Ning, Fan Ning nodded with a smile and said, "The right minister's idea is also what I mean. If the right minister wishes, no matter whether we can reach an agreement or not, we should treat each other honestly."

With Yu Xiaonian's accurate translation, the communication between them became much smoother.

Fujiwara Komichi said again: "We are sorry for Hirano Yoshi. Although the imperial court did not know about it, we do not want to shirk responsibility. On behalf of Guan Bai and His Majesty the Emperor, I formally apologize to your army!"

After Fujiwara Kotsu finished speaking, he kowtowed deeply to Fan Ning. This is necessary. They must admit that they are responsible before they can ask the Song army to withdraw from Nagasaki.

Fan Ning said indifferently: "I also believe that Yoshihira Hirano did this without authorization, but he is the lord of Nagasaki after all. As punishment and war compensation for him, the Song army occupied Nagasaki, and we don't think there is anything wrong with it." Right."

After listening to Yu Xiaonian's translation, Fujiwara Komichi's expression changed. He couldn't help secretly calling out to the other party that he was powerful enough to occupy Nagasaki on the grounds of compensation. This was obviously to use Nagasaki as a bargaining point between the two sides.

Of course, Fujiwara Kyotsu had to come to Ezo to negotiate with the Song army because he was very passive. With Japan's current military strength, it is certainly possible to retake Nagasaki.

But that would mean a formal war with the Song Dynasty. Once the army of the Song Dynasty reaches Japan, I am afraid that the rebellious lords will take the opportunity to become independent. This is a consequence that Japan cannot afford, and it is also doomed for them to negotiate and compromise , there is no second way to go.

Fujiwara Gyotsu pondered for a moment and asked: "Ezo is a place of bitter cold, especially cold in winter, and resources are scarce. With the vast territory of the Song Dynasty, how could he have taken a fancy to Ezo? It did not hesitate to spend huge resources to cross the sea. The Japanese court Everyone is puzzled, can I ask Fan Yushi to clarify?"

Yu Xiaonian translated his words to Fan Ning, and added: "Beizhi has never leaked anything about Kunzhou."

Fan Ning nodded and said with a smile: "Although the territory of the Song Dynasty is vast, it lacks land for raising horses. The Ezo land in your eyes is indeed not suitable for living, but it is very suitable for raising horses. There are pastures that are thousands of miles wide, so we put Ezodi is used as the horse farm of Song Dynasty."

After listening to Yu Xiaonian's translation, Fujiwara Kotsu suddenly realized that the Song Dynasty had taken a fancy to the ranch here, and he immediately let go of his heart. If it was used as a place for raising horses, then the Song Dynasty would not have large-scale immigration. The Shang Song Army will not be too biased.

Fujiwara Kyotsutsu said bluntly: "If we want your army to withdraw from Nagasaki, what kind of conditions does your army need?"

Fan Ning smiled, "Actually, the right minister is very clear about our conditions."

Fujiwara Shotsu laughed, and it seemed that both sides had a tacit understanding. He immediately said: "Japan can recognize Ezo as the territory of Song Dynasty, but there are two prerequisites for this recognition."

"Appreciate further details!"

"The first is that the garrison in Ezo must not exceed 5000 people; secondly, the Song army cannot interfere in Japan's domestic political situation. We have these two requirements."

Fan Ning smiled slightly, "I can guarantee that the permanent garrison will not exceed 5000 people. Occasionally, there will be a temporary increase in troops, such as changing defenses, etc., but these are only short-term garrisons and will not become a permanent garrison. Is this answer acceptable?"

Fujiwara Kyotsu also knew that their request was self-deception. If the Song army stationed [-] troops in Eizi, they would not know. Of course they can.

"No problem, as long as the permanent garrison does not exceed 5000 people, temporary garrisons are not considered. What about the second premise?"

The second premise is more realistic. In fact, I hope that the Song Army will no longer support Mutsu. Fan Ning pondered for a while and said: "I can promise that the Song Army will never participate in Japan's internal war, and we will immediately withdraw the military instructor. Come."

Fan Ning made some concessions, withdrawing the military instructor, and would not allow Song soldiers to participate in the Japanese civil war, but he did not promise to cancel the support of soldiers.

Fujiwara Gyotsu asked further: "Then can your army stop supporting the Ampere family with military supplies?"

Fan Ning laughed, "It's just a normal trade. If Ampere can't get the money, we won't sell him a single arrow. Of course, if the Fujiwara family needs it, we will also do similar transactions."

Fan Ning was hinting to him not to block the way of his family.

Fujiwara Kotsutsu is also very contradictory. As a court minister, he certainly hopes that the Song Army will not support the Ampere family, but he also hopes that the power of the Minamoto family will be exhausted in the war, so his selfishness also hopes that the Ampere family will not be so quickly. destroy.

Fan Ning saw the contradiction in his heart, and said with a smile: "Maybe the minister on the right didn't understand what I meant. The Song army would never deliberately support anyone, but just wanted to do business for a living. If the imperial court also intends to buy some archers , we can also make money in peace.”

Fujiwara Shotsu smiled wryly, this is taking both ends and making war windfalls.

"There is nothing wrong with normal trade, so let's make sure that the Song Army's permanent garrison in Ezo cannot exceed 5000 people. Secondly, the Song Army will not interfere in Japan's civil war. Under the premise of confirming these two conditions, Japan recognizes Ezo is the territory of the Song Dynasty, and the Song army will withdraw from Nagasaki unconditionally at the same time. If Fan Yushi agrees, we can sign a formal agreement first, and then the emperors of both sides will stamp the seal."

Fan Ning said happily: "To show my sincerity, as long as the two sides sign a formal agreement, I will immediately return Nagasaki to the right minister."

Fujiwara Kotsutsu was secretly surprised, this guy actually saw the power struggle in Japan so thoroughly, and knew that the Fujiwara family wanted Nagasaki.

He also smiled happily: "Thank you Fan Yushi for your sincerity, then let's draw up an agreement now!"

The two sides then discussed the issue of hiring Japanese laborers and signed the Labor Employment Agreement.

In the agreement, it is clear that the Song Army will hire each laborer for a period of no more than three years, and the maximum number of people will not exceed 2. The Song Army will not abuse Japanese laborers, guarantee the most basic living and eating, and compensation for labor casualties, etc. Commitment, and signed a written agreement with Fujiwara Kyotsu.

(End of this chapter)