Win the Ding 1617

While those two businessmen were sarcastically teasing Shangxian with words, they walked towards Zhang Ergou presumptuously.

"The armor he wears seems to be similar to the style of the banner warriors under the command of Master Guardian and Master Mino Mori!"

"That's right. Maybe it's the spoils your lord seized from the Ming army in North Korea?!"

The two probably talked about Mancai in a tavern while doing business, that is, Japanese cross talk, and their verbal cooperation was very tacit. Looking for fun.

At first, I thought that the person in bright military armor in front of me could not understand Japanese, but Zhang Ergou, who grew up in a pirate family, could not be said to be a language genius, but he knew all the languages ​​in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. , as long as it is not too uncommon, he can understand it, even if it is not good.Seeing the two guys talking more and more presumptuously, Zhang Ergou put his hand on the handle of the knife.

"Yo! Look! He put his hand on the hilt. I don't know if his sword will be as carefully maintained as our samurai's sword. I heard from my predecessors that the swords and guns of Ming Dynasty people are all the same. The goods are not of the same grade as our samurai swords at all, otherwise there would not be so many samurai swords sold by wealthy merchants to the Ming Dynasty every year."

"I bet you, this guy is just like a knife, he's just a bastard! If you don't believe me, I'll go to him in a while to tease him and see if he dares to pull out the knife."

Two low-status businessmen, just because they have been in Ryukyu for a long time, they are used to it by the Ryukyu people.This is why they are so carried away. If they knew that their master would not dare to be presumptuous in front of the Nanzhong Army, they would not dare to talk such nonsense in front of Zhang Ergou even if they lent them ten guts.

"His Royal Highness, what should we do? Do you want to dissuade him?"

Shangxian tapped his shoulders quietly, signaling the people around him to wait and see what happened.

The distance between the three parties was only a few steps away, and the two businessmen came to Zhang Ergou while they were talking, squinting their eyes, looking at the Chinese characters on Zhang Ergou's military uniform and the recognition flag on the back, "Southern Chinese Army Lecture Martial Arts Hall Zhang. ...What kind of bullshit is the South China Army?"

"Nani?! South China Army?"

A guy was also dying, and his unrestrained words touched Zhang Ergou's bottom line.Just when another person exclaimed at the companion's slip of the tongue.late!It's over too!

Zhang Ergou's Juehu Dao was pulled out of the scabbard, and drew a beautiful, firm and powerful arc in mid-air, cutting off the bad-mouthed guy Tianling Gai, and then fell to another businessman's right hand on the shoulders.Cut off the head at the neck.

People looked at the waving of the knife in horror.A true clean cut.With a single swing of the knife, the lives of the two people are over!

Zhang Ergou, who was sprayed all over his face with blood sprayed from his neck, was holding the bared iron steel knife his uncle gave him.There was only one thought in my mind, "Damn it! This knife is really a good knife! It really can make a clean break!"

Turning his head, he looked at the soldiers of the Guards Battalion behind him, "These two Japanese people are not clean, they insulted my Nanzhong Army, and I beheaded them."

From the words, expressions and actions of those two guys, the surrounding soldiers could already see that what these two people said was definitely not a good thing, the two dwarfs from the Japanese country, if they were beheaded, they would be beheaded.Are we still killing a small number of people?

"What? Two townspeople from the Shimadzu family were beheaded by a small South Central Army officer?"

"Father, everyone on the pier saw it with their own eyes, and my son could see it clearly from his shoulders. The two corpses stood upright for a moment before they fell to the ground."

In the palace, everyone below Shang Feng was shocked by Zhang Ergou's knife. It turned out that the Satsuma businessman who was showing off his power in Ryukyu was like an ant, pig and dog in the eyes of a small school in the Nanzhong Military Region. Kill and kill?

"So that His Highness can learn that the son-in-law of his subordinate is working in the South Central Army and is one of the important personnel under General Li who travels to and from Ryukyu." Zeng Lin lost no time in bragging about his son-in-law, "According to what he said, He is the head of the Shimadzu family of the Satsuma domain, and he also relies on General Li, and the samurai under his command are foot light, and the armor, equipment, gunpowder and uniforms used in the equipment are all from the Nanzhong Army."

Power grows out of the barrel of a gun. In other words, whoever has the biggest fists will win.I originally thought that the Shimadzu family had a big fist, and this fist was close to Ryukyu, so I naturally wanted to look at it differently; I didn't want to have a bigger and harder fist today, but Ryukyu inadvertently offended him!

"How many troops did General Li bring to Ryukyu?" Lord Shangfeng unknowingly grabbed the crown in his hand again.

"Reporting to Your Highness, according to his son-in-law, there are about a thousand soldiers and horses in the first battalion of the general's personal guards, and there are six large and small boats, and the number of boatmen and sailors is not less than this. They carry at least two hundred large and small cannons. The door. Don’t dare to hide it, please decide it, my lord!”

Zeng Lin's words were very humble, but the threatening flavor inside and outside the words could even be heard by the servants who waited on Lord Shangfeng to change clothes.Because of his son-in-law's relationship, and seeing the magnificent military appearance of the South China Army on the pier, Zeng Lin has become a die-hard pro-South China Army faction in Ryukyu.

Facing the pro-South China faction who seemed to have the upper hand at the moment, the 15 members of the table began to quarrel, abuse each other, blame each other, and shirk responsibility.

"Yaraza Mori Castle and Mie Castle!"

A captain of the Kuli guard who was on the momentum of the cloud, ran from the yard to Lord Shangfeng, panting, and knelt down in front of Lord Shang, as if he had something to say, but because of The one who was running was a little out of breath, so he just pointed out with his finger.

"What are you panicking about!"

Prince Shangfeng, who tried to be calm, reprimanded the captain, but stood up involuntarily, walked to the yard and faced the two gates of Naha Port and Ryukyu Castle, Yaliangza Mori Castle and Michong Castle. Looking in the direction of the fort.

In this era, there is no industrial pollution and smog weather, and the air quality and visibility, atmospheric transparency and other observation indexes are excellent. Although there is no telescope of the South China Army, Shangfeng can clearly see the two forts in the distance. situation.

Waving vaguely on the fort is no longer the Ryukyu king's flag, but a huge Li character flag and a sun and moon flag.

The South Central Army has already occupied these two forts.

Shang Feng suddenly felt dizzy.When the eyes are dark, they will fall backwards.

Several servants and guards rushed forward to help Lord Shang, and carried him back to the bedroom, ordered people to bring tea, and called people to invite the doctor, it was a flurry.

Looking at the crowd around him, Shang Feng felt disgusted, and waved his hands to make the group of obtrusive people retreat, leaving only the Prime Minister, the Prince and others in front of his eyes.He wanted to discuss with these trusted ministers how to deal with this aggressive General Li of the South China Army.

"Director Zeng, why don't you step down quickly! Didn't you see that His Highness is going to discuss matters with us?!" The Prime Minister assumed the air of being in charge of a country.We must drive out this eye-catching guy who doesn't know how to advance or retreat.

"Report to Your Highness. Just now, the family members of my subordinates came to the mansion to look for my subordinates, and were assigned by my son-in-law to convey the meaning of General Li of the South China Army. If my country of Ryukyu is not willing, they will definitely not force it."

This sounded a little silly.Prince Shangfeng couldn't help but signaled his son to bring a chair for Zeng Lin.Motioned him to sit down and said.

"How do you say such things to a widow?"

"Your Highness. That's it. The son-in-law said. A few days ago, the Shimadzu family signed a seal with the Nanzhong Army, and the two started a business relationship. They exchanged information. To show their sincerity, the Shimadzu family ceded me who was the former king to his family. The Amami Islands in the north of Ryukyu were returned to the South China Army. General Li came here this time to discuss with the prince to see if he is willing to accept these places."

I do!

Lord Shangfeng almost shouted out!

Being able to regain the land lost in the hands of the father, no matter what means is used, is a great achievement left in history in front of the people and officials in the country. In the future, when I see my ancestors under the nine springs, I can also comfort my ancestors!

Unexpectedly, the Nanzhong Army was so powerful that the Satsuma clan, who had always been brave and savage, could obediently offer up the fat that had already been eaten in his mouth.It seems that the fists of the Nanzhong Army are bigger and harder!It is much easier to take refuge in the South Central Army than to swallow your breath under the barbarians of Satsuma!

Looking at Shang Feng who was bowing his head in thought and not saying a word, Zeng Lin's heart cleared, but he deliberately appeared at a loss, "Your Highness, this subordinate should go tell the family and go back and reprimand my son-in-law for a while." , my Ryukyu land, don’t bother you, the South China Army has come to show its kindness hypocritically, and we will take the islands of Amami by ourselves!”

Is this worth it?After saying this, I am afraid that the Shang family and his son will go to live in Hue for a while!Before Shangfeng could speak, Shizi Shangxian had already handed a cup of tea to Zeng Lin. "Master Zeng, please be safe and don't be impatient. Your loyalty to the Ryukyu and my father's king is naturally obvious to all. Regarding the return of the Nanzhong Army to the Amami Islands, I think my father is also happy. But hereby It’s a big matter, but it’s a long-term plan!”

"I'm afraid it's because the night has long dreams!"

Zeng Lin continued his role as a hardcore pro-South China faction.

Continue to use one sentence after another to destroy the psychological defenses of the Shang family, father and son, the prime minister, and the 15 people.

"My son-in-law ordered someone to tell me that this time the Nanzhong Army came here with enthusiasm, but unexpectedly met with such a cold stare, and the army was furious. Some people advocated sending troops into the city and severely punished them, while others advocated turning the rudder away. The Amami Islands, after resting on Amami Island, went back to Nanzhong. From then on, they no longer traded with my Ryukyu for a penny. Using Yonaguni Island and the Amami Islands as their home ports, they patrolled and inspected my Ryukyu merchant ships going out to sea. Some people said it was milder, saying that they would no longer trade sugar cane and rice with our Ryukyu Islands!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help but exclaimed loudly, "Master Zeng, please speak on your behalf, this can't be done, absolutely can't be done!"

No matter which of these three disposal methods is implemented, the Ryukyu King will die and the country will be destroyed.

Not to mention sending troops into the city, but using the seemingly mildest method among the three disposal methods. Nanzhong will no longer trade sugar cane with Ryukyu for rice, which is enough to make Ryukyu starve and die everywhere.

"So what if the sugarcane and rice trade is stopped? His South China Army has suffered much more losses than us! Anyway, we won't starve to death!"

Among the 15 people in the table, a guy who had just taken up his post as a next-level official-level Yinwei servant, said this sentence out of nowhere.Immediately, the colleagues around him looked at him with hygienic eyes.

The 15 people in the table are officials who are responsible for various administrative affairs in Ryukyu. They are similar to the officials of the six ministries of Ming Dynasty.

"you you!"

Lord Shangfeng pointed at this ignorant guy with his fingers, and was so angry that he couldn't speak.

"Hurry up and get out!"

Lord Shang held back for a long time and threw the teacup in his hand at the Yinwei servant together with a hard sentence.

Since the Shimadzu family broke through Ryukyu, they have forced the destruction of rice fields in Ryukyu to plant sugar cane, a high-value-added cash crop, and extract sugar from sugar cane in exchange for money.However, for ordinary people.Sugar is just a condiment, a luxury.It is not a necessity like rice.Starting from the destruction of fields to plant sugar cane, the so-called three provinces and 36 islands of Ryukyu have starved to death from time to time due to insufficient rations.

Today, a large amount of sugar cane is still planted in the Ryukyu islands, but the buyer of the sugar cane has been replaced by a businessman from Nanzhong who seems to be very talkative.Trade sugarcane for white rice.Swap those pressed jaggery too.Let the islanders from all over the Ryukyu get enough food and clothing.

Now, just because of the issue of etiquette, the Nanzhong Army wants to sacrifice this magic weapon that makes Ryukyu almost have no room to resist.It seems to be an understatement, but it kills without blood.

"How much grain and rice are there in various government treasuries in the country? Including the grain and rice brought in by merchants?" Shang Feng seemed to have had his spinal cord pulled out, and his whole body had no strength at all.

Several people glanced at each other and exchanged their information in a low voice. The Prime Minister stepped forward and reported the amount of grain and rice stored in Ryukyu to King Shangfeng.

"The amount of grain and rice in various government treasuries, villages, and shops is only enough to last until the sugarcane is harvested, and the difference is at least half a month."

The number proposed jointly by the Assessment Office, the highest organ of the Ryukyu Palace to manage state affairs, the specific executive agency, and the office of the 15-person "Xia Throne", made King Shangfeng paralyzed on the throne like a puddle of mud.

"He's making a decision before moving! He has figured out that we are at this juncture, so he treats us like this!"

"Father! Let's go to the governor's office in Fujian and sue him! Sue him Li Shouhan for torturing the vassal and conspiring against him!" After all, Shangxian was young and vigorous, and unexpectedly came up with such a way to deal with it.

All the people present looked at Shangxian with the eyes of a fool.Right now, they have transported the soldiers under the city wall, and the gunboat is on the pier, taking over the two forts that they depend on for protection, but you are going to Fujian to file a complaint at this time?Not to mention whether you will be able to get to Fujian, even if you are lucky enough to arrive in Fujian, the delivery of official documents, and so on, I am afraid that the people in Ryukyu have already been replaced before the lawsuit is filed. up!

In the distance, there were sudden bursts of noisy shouts from the street outside the Wangfu, from small to loud, from far to near, the voices became louder and louder, mixed with panic and fear, and there were many people crying.

"What's going on outside?!"

Captain Kuli, who was on duty, went out and walked around, and returned to King Shangfeng with a terrified expression on his face.

"Your Highness, people outside are saying that there are two Ming Dynasty gunboats, carrying hundreds of soldiers, heading towards Kume Island!"

This time, the Prime Minister of the State, the Three Law Departments, and the Biao 15 people all collapsed to the ground!

Nakume Island is a settlement of 36 surnames. In this Ryukyu, it can be regarded as a residential area for the upper class.From the prime minister down, the family members of officials at almost all levels of the palace are there.There are only a few hundred militia-like intermittent troops on the island. How can they be the opponents of the wolves and tigers of the South China Army?What's more, there are two gunboats there to help out, and you can imagine how the next situation will develop with your heels.

"Father!"

"Son!"

The adults who used to be aloof in the palace began to cry bitterly.

Ryukyu's current situation is like that of a thin young man who was held to the forehead by a strong man with a firecracker, but there was a plate of exquisite food in front of him, and a sharp knife under his crotch was firmly pressed against the root of his life On the surface, it's so weird, so dangerous.

Cutting off the sugarcane and rice trade is a firecracker on the forehead. Although it is dangerous, you can still gamble on whether the South China Army really dares to do this, and then bet on whether the firecracker is filled with gunpowder and projectiles.At least, the grown-ups here will not be short of food. When all the sugar cane on the island was bought by the Shimadzu family, no grown-ups were starved to death!

Rewarding the Amami Islands is the plate of exquisite and attractive food placed in front of Ryukyu. If you eat it, you will not only get benefits, but also win a reputation for yourself in history for recovering lost ground.

The entry of troops into Kume Island meant that the ruling class of the Ryukyu Kingdom, or the superstructure, was pinched in their hands, and the residents of Kume Island became hostages in the hands of the Nanzhong Army.

"I beg Your Highness to make a decision early!"

From the prime minister down, the three justices, representing 15 people, together with the on-duty Kuli guards, knelt down in front of King Shangfeng.

Is it to eat the exquisite food of the Amami Islands to gain both fame and fortune, or to categorically reject the goodwill released by the Nanzhong Army for the sake of etiquette?

If he chose the latter, the group of people kneeling in front of them would rise up and tear the Shang family father and son into pieces before the South China Army did anything to meet Li Shouhan.

Looking at Zeng Lin who was standing alone by himself, Shang Feng wished he could kick this rambunctious guy to death, but he didn't dare.The current situation forced him to make a decision early, otherwise, he was afraid that death would be just a matter of breathing!

"Mr. Zeng, please go ahead and speak to your son-in-law. Xiao Wang will immediately wear a robe and go to the pier to pay homage to the general!"

"All the people in the city, from widows, fathers and sons down, to gentry and above, all must dress up and go!"

"All the streets in the city will be paved with loess to clean the water and splash the streets, and put up colorful sheds to welcome the general into the city!"

"I would like to obey the king's order, and this subordinate will go to convey His Highness's will to the Southern Central Army."

The dark clouds hanging over everyone's heads disappeared in an instant following the edicts of King Shangfeng, and smiles began to be seen on people's faces.

However, what was not harmonious was that when Zeng Lin walked to the door, people heard a sentence clearly.

"If I knew today, why bother! It's really holding back and going backwards!" (To be continued...)

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