Dragon Sea Empire

After Chen Zhongji came to Naha Port.Immediately stabilized the situation in the shop.Peace of mind.At the same time, he immediately launched a counterattack.The novice from the special battalion was sent overnight to sneak into the Samurai samurai camp.A warning letter was left beside the pillow in Huashan Gaoming's bedroom.thereafter.The Satsuma warriors died down.The harassment of Zhonghua Commercial Hall was stopped.

After Chen Zhongji went ashore.Through the relationship of the original shopkeeper Lu Yun.First of all, I visited Xie Mingqinfang, the highest official of the Ryukyu country's civil service class.Suggest to him that the Chinese business hall should help the Ryukyu people prepare for the war.

The 25th year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1392).Ming Taizu "gives 36 surnames to Fujian people". "Zhongshan Shijian" records it as "the battle of Gangji".And "Zhongshan Shipu" said.From then on, Ryukyu "began festival music, established etiquette, changed fan customs, and led to the flourishing of culture and education".Among the descendants of the "36 surnames" Fujianese.Zheng Pei (Xie Mingqin Fang Lishan) is one of the most outstanding figures.

After the "36 surnames of Fujian people" came to Ryukyu back then.I live in Kume Village in Naha.Its mission was initially to teach shipbuilding and navigation techniques to the Ryukyu people.Then he inevitably took on Ryukyu's foreign paperwork.Naha serves as a window of Chinese culture.Soon it took its own place.These Chinese descendants know everything.There are many people who have been promoted to chief officials and doctors.

郑迵是福建长乐移民的后裔。1540年出生于琉球国久米村。其父郑禄任通事一职。他16岁作为官生前往明朝。入学国子监达六年之久。归国后任职于琉球国朝廷。负责管理向明朝朝贡的事务。其封地在浦添间切谢名村地头。按琉球人的习惯被称作“谢名亲方利山”。1579年随马良弼赴明朝朝贡。1606年。57岁的郑迥被任命为三司官。成为琉球历史上第一位拥有中国血统的三司官。

1591.Yoshihiro Shimadzu from the Satsuma Domain sent a letter to King Shangning.In the name of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's plan to send troops to North Korea.Order Ryukyu before next February.Transported 7500 people's food for ten months to Fangjin in the Satsuma Domain.Then managed to ship to North Korea.Zheng Jiong thought this was a very unreasonable request.He advocated a strong rejection of this request; and sent envoys to report to the Ming Dynasty.Said that Japan wanted to invade China from North Korea. 1598.The tribute ship from Ryukyu drifted to Sendai, Japan in the wind.Ieyasu Tokugawa repatriated the ship.Ask Ryukyu to send envoys to thank Japan.Zheng Jiong refused again.

Today's Ryukyu Zhongshan King is known as Shangning King.It was conferred by the Ming Dynasty in the 34th year of Wanli (1600).The canonized envoys of the Ming Dynasty were given to Xia Ziyang and Wang Shizhen.He has great trust in Xie Mingqin.but.He was also afraid of the threat from the Japanese Satsuma clan.

In the concept of King Shang Ning.The Chinese are all merchants, experts, and craftsmen; the Ming court is far away.In addition to legally protecting his legitimate throne.Basically, it will not interfere in internal affairs.If you want to cooperate with the Chinese business hall to fight against Japanese pirates.So.The Chinese are bound to take this opportunity to go deep into the internal affairs of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Although the kings of the Ryukyu Kingdom admired Chinese culture very much.But the throne of one's own family and the interests of the royal family always take the first place.

Ryukyu in this era.It is less than 300 years since the Kingdom Era was entered.During the Song Dynasty, local tribal rulers - "Yansi" appeared in various parts of the Ryukyu Islands.Most of them evolved from the "root people" who are the rulers of villages or tribes.That's why they were able to expand their dominion.In addition to the needs of social production.Similar to mastering advanced production tools.Control necessary water sources.and fighting each other.Numerous jiji territories on Okinawa were annexed through constant battles.In the Song and Yuan dynasties, there finally emerged a large censor who could rule other censors.For example, the Nakijin Press Office in the northern part of the island.The island in the south of the island Tim Dali Press Division.And Urasoe Yasuji (that is, the monarchs such as Shuntian and Yingzu described in "Zhongshan Shijian") located in the central and southern part of the island.These big press divisions are called "world masters".Its territory developed into three kingdoms at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Shanbei (the capital is in Nakiren Castle), Shannan (the Islander Dali Castle) and Zhongshan (Urasoe Castle).The era of the real kingdom of Ryukyu came at this time.

The three countries competed to pay tribute to the Ming court on the mainland.And claimed to be Ryukyu orthodox.Fight each other endlessly.This is the so-called "Three Mountains Era". Among them, although the area of ​​Shanbei is large, the terrain is rugged and the land is poor. The area of ​​Shannan is too small. Only Zhongshan has the largest population and wealth and the strongest national power. 1406. Shannan in Sashiki Raised troops according to Si Bazhi. Overthrew King Wuning of Zhongshan State who was addicted to wine and sex. Then he asked Emperor Yongle of Ming Dynasty to canonize his father Si Shao as King of Zhongshan. He became king in 1421. Xuande five years of Ming Dynasty (1430). Ming Xuanzong The king of Zhongshan was given the surname "Shang". Therefore, in the history books, they were written as Shang Bazhi and Shang Sishao. This is the origin of the first Shang Dynasty in the Ryukyu Kingdom.

After Shang Bazhi came to power.In 1416, the Shanbei Kingdom was eliminated, and the second son, Shang Zhong, was appointed as the guardian of Shanbei.In 1429, he defeated Lumei, the king of Shannan.Unified the three mountains.He moved the royal palace from Urasoe Castle to Shuri Castle.Naha Port was also repaired.Make it a hub port for trade with China, Japan, North Korea and Southeast Asia.It laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Ryukyu Kingdom.but.At that time, the power of the local officials was still very strong.Therefore, after Shang Bazhi's death, he has been politically unstable.The Ryukyu Kingdom claims to be unified.But the judges from all over the country still live in their hometowns.Possess private soldiers and armaments.It's like a hereditary princes and lords.Only nominally surrendered to King Zhongshan.

King Shang Zhen is the third king of the second Shang Dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom and the ninth Ryukyu king. He reigned from 1477 (the 13th year of Chenghua) to 1526 (the fifth year of Jiajing).He is the son of King Shang Yuan, the first king of the Second Shang Dynasty.The child's name is really Jiahu Zunjin.The divine name Yu Yi is also Jia Maohui.

During the reign of King Shangzhen, the political system of the Ryukyu Kingdom as a unified country was finally established.He follows the Chinese system.The hundred officials are divided into nine ranks.The highest status is Wangdi, Wangshu, Guoxiang (Regent).Those who live in the capital are called "princes of a certain place".Those who are stationed in other places to appease are called "a certain place according to the division".The second rank is officials from the first rank to the second rank, including the three law divisions (equivalent to prime ministers) and 15 people (equivalent to ministers).As well as the Office of Pursuing Things (divided into three official offices, namely the intended party, the local party, and the brought party. Responsible for the payment, trade, treasury cashier, and custody of state property) and the Shenkou party (including the equal party, Boditou, and Shuangzhi warehouse) , The four official offices on the side of the lock are in charge of judiciary, household registration, foreign affairs, port affairs, culture, education, construction, etc.).Known as "a certain place's relatives. Or "Purple Scarf Official"; below the third rank is "Yellow Hat Official".It is called "Qinyunshang".Below the eighth grade is the "red hat official". It is called "the son of a certain place" or "the relative of a certain place".Yellow hat officials below the third rank.It is called a certain place on the cloud.Those who have no place.It is called the son of a certain li and kisses the cloud.Or it is called Yunshang, a relative of a certain Zhudeng.From Liupin.Xu Delang.From Qipin.Xu Gonglang.They are all called a certain Zhuo (equivalent to the "intermediation" of a local organization composed of a village or several villages) and Qin Yunshang.Poinsettia hat officer.It is called the son of a certain place.Those who lead the place.Called a landlord.Nine pines red hat officer.It is called Zhudeng.Those who have not entered the stream are called Mouzi.None named.

King Shang Zhen changed the old system.In 1526, the military power of the local divisions was lifted.All of them were forced to live in the "Shuri Chinguo" neighborhood in Shuri, the capital city.At the same time, the swords, bows and arrows of the lords of various places were collected.Store it centrally in Shuri. Although this method of King Louis XIV weakened the strength of the local princes.Strengthened centralization.But according to the division no longer lead troops to fight.Since then, the only standing army with combat effectiveness in Ryukyu is the Royal Palace Guard.Although this guard has maintained a high combat effectiveness.He once participated in the Ming Dynasty's battle against Junkou.But the number of Yugan troops is too small.Only a few thousand people.It cannot resist the full-scale invasion of Japan at all.In the upcoming war of Japanese pirate aggression.The Kingdom of Ryukyu will suffer from this.

but.King Shangning and other Ryukyu rulers still had illusions about the Ming Dynasty.I hope that the Ming Dynasty can come forward to subdue the Japanese.He doesn't like to cooperate with Chinese companies; although Chinese companies are already Ryukyu's largest trading partner.But the King of Ryukyu didn't know much about the situation in the East during the Age of Discovery; although he heard that the Chinese company defeated the Spaniards.Occupied Luzon; and.Chinese companies have basically monopolized the sea passage from China to Japan.By the way, it also brought a lot of trade opportunities to Ryukyu.but.The Chinese company has always been an armed maritime group.The court of the Ming Empire is still orthodox.Also his master.He hoped that the Ming court could suppress the Japanese.But the army of the Ming Dynasty had better not come to Ryukyu.Of course, the most important thing is that one's own throne and power will not be lost.Cooperate with Chinese maritime companies.After all, it is wrong to say that the name is not correct.Although Ryukyu gets rich by doing business.But it inherited the cultural tradition of the Ming Dynasty.Merchant status is not high.Actually.Ryukyu's overseas trade is monopolized by the royal family.Domestic businessmen have no chance to participate at all.

The pedantic King Shangning rejected the Zhonghua Company; although Chen Zhongji told Xie Mingqian.Chinese companies are willing to take the initiative to provide weapons and ammunition.It can also help train the palace guard.But the Ryukyu people firmly disagree.

Chen Zhongji was helpless.I had no choice but to discuss the next step with Luo Aquan who came to Ryukyu together.

According to Yin Feng's plan.If the Ryukyu country is unwilling to cooperate with Chinese companies to prepare for war.Then the Chinese business house will prepare for the battle by itself.

Chen Zhongji found Zheng Jiong again.Ask the king to approve the establishment of warehouses and residences by the Chinese Commercial House on the west side of Naha Port City.Zheng Jiong was worried about the Japanese pirates' attack.I also feel that Zhonghua Company seems to be a powerful force that can be relied on.Decided to turn a blind eye.Using his authority, he assigned a large piece of land to the west of Naha Port to the Chinese Commercial Hall.

then.Chen Zhongji threw out a large amount of money generously.A large number of local people were recruited to start building a new Chinese business house.The land occupied by the new commercial building is almost square.About 100 steps each side.Nearly 150 meters.After the start of work.The Hokkien craftsmen found the natives very lazy.Making them work is like grinding foreign labor.To be precise: local men are very lazy.on the contrary.Ryukyu women are very hardworking and can endure hardships.