Dragon Sea Empire

Yan Siqi shook his head: "The Japanese haven't responded to the complaint of the Six Nations. They haven't responded to the defeat of the Satsuma Shimadzu family either. The owner and the senior brothers in charge are very strange. How should the next step be? The owner may already have a plan." The overall plan. It’s just that I don’t know very well. I arrived at the land of the Japanese. I have been busy attacking various fortresses. Putting down the resistance of warriors everywhere..."

Chen Zhongji nodded: "So, the ship owner is indeed in a hurry. He wants to deal with the Shimadzu Army in Ryukyu as soon as possible, so that he can gain more bargaining chips in the next step."

Yan Siqi asked suspiciously: "Do you know what the captain will do next?"

"How do I know this?" Chen Zhongji quickly shook his head and denied: "Our top priority now is to deal with the Satsuma people on the Ryukyu Island. Captain, come here. You must not have brought this sentence with you. Say it quickly. What good things did you bring me?"

"300 incendiary Thunderbolt rockets. 300 explosive Thunderbolt rockets. There is also a batch of gunpowder and tung oil from the Satsuma. At the same time. I also brought a blueprint. There are also craftsmen sent by the Weapons Research Department." Yan Siqi handed over a drawing to Chen Zhongji.Ji Zai unfolded it.Exclaimed: "The rock-throwing machine."

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same moment.Xu Xinsu, the general manager of the Chinese United Corporation in Nagasaki, handed over a secret letter to Xiaolan Youemonosuke, the shackles.This is in the secret room of the Nagasaki Magistrate.All the vital points around are guarded by the samurai directly under Tokugawa Ieyasu.It's impossible for anyone to get close.The business representatives and diplomatic envoys of the Netherlands, Portugal, Britain, France, Siam, etc. in the hall are all waiting for the result of direct negotiations between Xu Xinsu, the representative of the six countries who jointly accused the atrocities of the Satsuma domain, and the shogunate representative.

Xu Xinsu has become a member of the board of directors.On an equal footing with his former boss Li Dan - now Li Lihua.He is a man who is good at seizing opportunities.He is also an ambitious person; although Yin Feng trusts him a lot.He was entrusted to manage the Huaxing joint account business in the thirteen provinces in the mainland of Ming Dynasty.But at the same time, he also appointed someone from the Zeng family to be his chief accountant; at the same time.The business of Huaxing Qianhao and Qianzhuang has also been transferred to the Han family.

Yin Feng is a practical person.It does not pay attention to the interpersonal relationship of employees but pays attention to actual ability.Xu Xinsu knew that she wanted to gain more power in the company's board of directors.You have to do more.originally.It is Han Jing's task to go to Japan to file a complaint.Xu Xinsu snatched it on the grounds that he had been to Japan.

now.He spent large sums of money in bribes to the Nagasaki magistrate of the shogunate.Get this opportunity to talk directly with the shogunate agent.After the submission of the six-country petition.There has been no response from the Tokugawa shogunate.It took a long time to send such a small official to contact the representatives of the six countries.Obviously trying to delay.

Xu Xinsu followed the Japanese etiquette and kowtowed to Xiao Lanzhisuke, the clerk: "My lord. The big boss of the Zhonghua Company. The thousand-household officer of the Ming Dynasty. Mr. Yin Feng, the Taiwan Inspection Department, once said: The general is the one he admires most in his life." My lord's attack on the Satsuma domain is not a war with Japan. It's just an enmity with the Shimadzu family. It has nothing to do with the Tokugawa family."

Xiaolanzhisuke, the shackles, turned out to be a small catcher in the Kyoto area.Later, by chance, Ieyasu Tokugawa took a fancy to him.Work under the income door.Xiao Lanzhisuke is now in his 40s.He travels all over the world for the foreign trade affairs of the Tokugawa family all the year round.Familiar with Chinese and Portuguese.He immediately responded: "But. After all, what you have invaded is the territory of Japan. How can it be said that it has nothing to do with my shogunate."

Xu Xinsu smiled.He lowered his head and bowed again: "So, the Satsuma Shimadzu family attacked our Ming territory Taiwan. Could it be that the general wants to start a war with our Ming court again? That's it. My lord will play the court according to this statement. Then the one who attacked Satsuma will be The Ming Navy is here."

Xiaolanzhisuke was at a loss for words.However, he immediately smiled without changing his expression: "The Satsuma Shimadzu family does not represent the will of my great general... In this way, your lord has no intention of seizing Satsuma's land."

"We only ask for compensation from the Shimadzu family and the Date family of the Sendai Domain. They must compensate for the losses of businessmen from various countries in Taiwan. In addition, my lord's main wife died because of the Satsuma attack. Therefore, the Shimadzu family must have a head family. The people of the relatives risk their lives for their lives. Other than that, my lord has nothing else to ask for. Of course. The opinions of our Chinese company cannot replace the opinions of all businessmen from the six countries..."

Xiaolanzhisuke shook his head and said: "However. Now your Chinese company is the most powerful one among the overseas merchants that trade with Japan. No matter what, you are coming to Kyushu Island. This still hurts the face of my general Zhengyi .After all, the general is the guardian of all Japan."

"This has nothing to do with the general. My lord has said it; as long as the general acquiesces in private to any treaty text we signed with the Shimadzu family. On the surface, how fierce the general's words are. We can all understand. And. We can come forward and fight Businessmen from the other five countries negotiated a compensation agreement. Satisfying them and satisfying the general..." Xu Xinsu pointed to the secret letter and said: "The terms of the proposed peace agreement have been stated in this secret letter. We will not Infringe on the interests of any great shogun’s subordinates who are relatives and genealogical daimyos. We only deal with those daimyo forces who oppose the Tokugawa shogunate openly and secretly. For example, the Satsuma Shimadzu family, the Changzhou Mori family..."

"The Mori family." Xiao Lanzhisuke opened his eyes wide.

Xu Xinsu smiled indifferently: "I just got the news. The remaining part of the Murakami Navy belonging to the Maoli family attacked our ships. My lord authorized me to announce here: I, China United Corporation-Taiwan Sea Merchants, landed the army. Only with Revenge is the purpose. There will never be a single soldier appearing outside the Shimadzu family area in Satsuma. But our navy must protect the route. No one is allowed to threaten our logistics route. Therefore, our navy may appear in Satsuma Places outside the range of the feudal domain. But there will never be a single soldier landing on the shore."

Xiaolanzhisuke shook his head uncomfortably: "This. Is this a threat?"

"Haha. We are maritime merchants. Of course, we pay special attention to the safety of sea routes. And. The huge warships we can have. I think the entire Japanese navy can't deal with it."

Xu Xinsu felt that such a negotiation had a lot of good cards in hand.It was refreshing to talk about.Really should come more times.

Knowledge of domestic conditions in Japan.The All-China Company is Yin Feng's number one; Yin Feng explained Japan's national conditions to him beforehand.There are also orders given to him.Ask him not to be overly aggressive.So he bowed down again and said: "It may be at this moment. Our fleet is already attacking Changzhou."

Xiaolan Zhisuke straightened up.Having been a catcher, he glanced at Xu Xinsu keenly.Know that he is not lying.Standing up in a rage: "Presumptuous. You are really deceiving people too much. Could it be that I have all the power of Japan. I can't be afraid that you Taiwanese maritime merchants will fail."

Xu Xinsu leaned over and lowered his head.He sneered secretly: "My lord, please calm down. We attacked the Maori family of the Changzhou domain out of helplessness. Who asked them to join forces with the Shimadzu family to oppose us."

"The Mori family and the Shimadzu family join forces." Xiao Lanzhisuke's eyes became sharper and sharper.

"Yes. The Murakami Shuijun of the Mori family and the Shimadzu family attacked Yamakawa Port. That's why we went to attack Choshu. My lord has no intention of confronting the general and Japan. I have stated it repeatedly. Then again. You Can the Great General really represent all of Japan?"

Xiao Lanzhisuke calmed down.Sit back.He said coldly: "The general is the general who conquered barbarians personally appointed by His Majesty the Emperor. Of course it represents the whole of Japan."

"Hehe. To tell you the truth. Someone from Osaka Castle came to us. Asked to buy a big iron cannon..."

"Who. Who. Who is it?" Xiaolanzhisuke asked again and again: "You can't buy any weapons to Osaka..." He immediately calmed down again.Said calmly: "Okay. After you finish fighting Changzhou, won't you go ashore and land?"

Xu Xinsu still admired the thin and short man in front of him.So quick to calm down; now is the final bargain.The Toyotomi family in Osaka was the weakness of the Tokugawa shogunate.It implies that Osaka is in contact with the Chinese Army.This is a one-shot nirvana.

"After we destroy all the sailors of the Maori family in Changzhou, we will definitely not go ashore."

"Then. From now on, you only demand financial compensation from the Shimadzu family and the Date family."

"The Shimadzu family must send someone to fight for my lord's wife. In the future, we Chinese merchants will ship the best goods to Japan..." Xu Xinsu bowed her head.A show of courtesy and respect.

Xiaolanzhisuke certainly knew the substance behind this superficial humility.But adhering to the oriental cultural tradition.He did not expose it directly: "Then. After all these conditions are met for you, you will withdraw from the land of Satsuma State in Japan. Return to Taiwan."

"of course."

Xiaolanzhisuke nodded.Unfold the paper fan in your hand.He sneered and said: "I will return to Junfu. I will report to the General. However, I can tell you something in advance: Before I came here, the General issued an order to the famous Kyushus to 'recover Samo State aggressively'."

This time.Xu Xinsu was taken aback: "What. This..."

"We haven't reached an agreement yet. Right. The general must act in accordance with his status. Otherwise, he will be dereliction of duty. So. Your troops in Satsuma. It is best to hold the existing territory. Or retreat quickly. In our Before you get a clear order from the general to come back here. You'd better show your sincerity."

Xu Xinsu stood up.Replied with a Chinese hand bow: "We await news from you; until then. We will keep our word."

The same day as the Nagasaki negotiations.The Chinese navy fleet approached the sea in Xiaguan, Changzhou.There are a total of three giant ships named Feizi.Ten three-masted Fuchuan gunboats.Twenty brigantine Fuchuan-type auxiliary warships.Before Changzhou Fan could make any response.Mai Dahai ordered the entire fleet to open fire.

In a split second.The roar of cannons continued.Thousands of shells are like a shower.Shoot at Tanoura, Kushizaki Cape and other Choshu Clan coast guard strongholds.There are detailed information on businessmen and Jesuit missionaries from various countries.The defense of Changzhou Domain of the Chinese Army is well known.