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The 21st year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1423 AD), the 30th year of Yingying in Japan, April [-]th, the Shogunate in Kyoto, Japan.

Many high-level people in Japan are proficient in Chinese, especially many nobles in the imperial court.Since the establishment of the Muromachi Shogunate, there is no doubt that a small number of court nobles will also be absorbed into the military regime.

Basically speaking, the language issue is almost not a problem when meeting the diplomatic envoys of the Ming Dynasty.Some Japanese's Chinese level is even twice as good as their own Japanese level.

"...The fact that the pirates plundered the seas of the Ming Kingdom was verified by my shogunate, Su Hosokawa Manjo, and claimed that this matter is purely false! All the soldiers and civilians in the seas of Japan have never disturbed the seas of neighboring countries. Ninghai town disaster Chaos” has nothing to do with Japan.”

The shogunate who was in charge of receiving the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, Hosokawa Manjo, strictly followed the instructions of General Ashikaga Yoshimochi, pushing as far as he could.Although not afraid of the Ming Dynasty, the shogunate still doesn't want to make more foreign enemies during the troubled times!Plane Travel Guide 1437

"Hmph, shameless sophistry! This envoy is ordered by His Majesty to warn your vassal to hand over the murderer quickly, and don't let yourself regret it! As for whether it is a Japanese pirate problem, your vassal just obeys the order. The leader claimed Baijo Katsumoto, if you hand over this man, His Majesty the Celestial Dynasty will be magnanimous, and you may be able to forgive Japan's innocence!"

The embassy sent by the Ming Dynasty was in charge of Gu Gu at the Jinling Rites Department in Liudu, and it was not without preparation before the mission.Although Japan has long refused to admit that it is a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, the envoys of the Huaxia Dynasty must be vassals and foreigners from the outside.

"Huh? Forgive Japan's innocence? Your country is too arrogant! The general has sent someone to investigate, not to mention that there is no such person in our country. Even if there is such a person, how can the country of sunset punish Japan? Out of the country?"

As the elder of the shogunate, Hosokawa Manjo is a celebrity in charge of the Hosokawa family in the shogunate, and he doesn't like Daming at all from the bottom of his heart.He has the same attitude as the former Shibo Yishou, and he is extremely opposed to the former general Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's surrender to Ming Dynasty.

"The Land of the Rising Sun? Hahaha, your fan is really arrogant! This envoy will ask again, is this the answer of your fan?" .

After all, one more thing is worse than one less thing, and Hosokawa Manseong didn't want to offend the Ming Dynasty on the other side of the sea too much: "...According to the investigation of the shogunate envoys, the gang of criminals is most likely pirates from North Korea."

"Ha, North Korean pirate?" Gu Zhen seemed to have heard the most ridiculous joke in the world.

"Hey, it must be Korean pirates. The messenger must also know that the relationship between our country and North Korea is not harmonious. It is common for many Korean ronin to pretend to be Japanese warriors to commit crimes. After all, everyone knows that the bravery of our warriors It's a blast to the nations!"

Speaking of which, Hosokawa is still very proud of the reason why the reputation of Japanese pirates has resounded throughout East Asia.After all, only the Japanese samurai can do this.Even if you are a pirate, you must be the number one pirate in the world.

Hearing the words, Gu Gu was furious, slapped the coffee table with a "slap", and immediately jumped up: "Huh, your fan is really daring and reckless, talking nonsense in front of you in an attempt to confuse you. I have evidence in my hand, and the rate of victory is [-]." It’s true that the Japanese pirate fleet returned to Hirado Port after plundering Ninghai Town of our Great Ming Dynasty.”

"...Absolutely dazzled. Japan has always been a peace-loving country, and the shogunate has never supported any despicable pirate group. Please write to the emperor of Ming Dynasty, let's stop here!"

Hosokawa Manjo's diplomatic rhetoric is very skillful, even if he refuses to admit it, Daming can't produce evidence anyway.Besides, even if you can come up with evidence, so what?Blocked by the vast sea, even the Mongolian and Yuan armies were helpless against Japan, so what about the Ming Kingdom?

"Really? Finally, I want to know, is this your final reply to His Majesty's imperial edict?" Gu Zhen already knew Japan's attitude very well, and before leaving, he planned to give the other party another chance.

"Hmph, anyway, there is no such person as Baijo Katsumoto in our country. If the envoy doesn't believe it, the ministers can't help it!" Hosokawa spread his hands with a smile on his face, completely ignoring Gu Gu's threat.

He sneered twice, and was about to turn around and leave the negotiation venue: "If you can't control the domestic situation, then don't blame me, Daming, for personally sending troops to find the Japanese pirates!"

"Hehehe, the envoy's words are really interesting. The foreign minister first reminded the envoy that there is no suzerainty relationship between the two countries. Please take back the title of the envoy's so-called 'guifan'. As for whether the shogunate can restrain It seems that your country has no right to interfere in the domestic situation. However, the general is also a man of courtesy. If your country has evidence, just go and arrest the murderer. The shogunate welcomes the just act of the Ming court to arrest the murderer, which can be regarded as helping the shogunate A helping hand!"

Hosokawa Manjo felt that Gu Gu was really a bitch, so he made fun of him nonchalantly, and even said that Ashikaga Yoshichi didn't allow him to agree to the conditions at all.However, he believed that the Ming Dynasty was simply unable to catch the murderer by himself!

Of course, although Ashikaga Yoshichi didn't say it clearly, Hosokawa Manjo also knows that His Excellency the General thinks the same way - if your Ming Dynasty really has the ability, then go and catch the murderer yourself, why bother to spend energy on it? What about questioning the shogunate?

Gu Zhen received a stern confession before coming to Japan, and he must achieve his goal no matter what.Plane Travel Guide 1437

The angels from the state of etiquette, who were originally dignified and ceremonial, always dismissed others when they went out.Especially in the face of this kind of foreign small country, the mentality of the Chinese envoys is very high.Being able to negotiate calmly is enough to save face.

According to common sense, this kind of thing should be sent directly by Ming's envoy, and Japan should immediately follow suit.

Especially under the light of the great Ming's victorious achievements in the past two years, every official of the Ming court is very high-spirited.

Today, Xiao Bangnei, who Gu Gu didn't like at all before he came, was made fun of, which was like trampling on Daming's honor.Even if the Japanese pirates have a great reputation, so what?Comparable to the Mongolian tribes on the grassland?

Even the Tatars and Oirats that had been harassing the borders of the Ming Dynasty have been completely destroyed. It is just a small hooligan country rich in Japanese pirates, how dare it make fun of the imperial envoys of the Celestial Kingdom like this?

In his heart, he had already sentenced Japan to death, but his face showed no expression at most. He nodded stiffly before leaving the door, left a sentence and then turned away: "Da Ming will come to help of!"

Gu Gu didn't know it at this time, and his words became the most frequently used words by Ming envoys when they went abroad on business in the future.No matter what kind of malicious difficulties they face, Daming's envoys will always use this sentence to end.

However, when Daming really sent people to help, the rulers of many countries were in a mess.

At this time, Hosokawa Manjo didn't have this kind of awareness at all, but felt that he had driven away the envoy of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty on the other side of the sea with great aura.The feeling of being able to stand here and negotiate with the other party on an equal footing makes him feel very good.

For a long time, Japan has been overwhelmed by the influence of any country on the other side of the sea. It is indescribably refreshing to have the opportunity to make the other party suffer.

What needs to be pointed out in particular is that people in Japan who are proficient in Chinese are admirers of Chinese culture.How comfortable it is to be able to straighten your back and say "no" loudly in front of the object of worship!

At least Hosokawa was unable to stand up after Gu Gu left for a long time, and he was slowly relieved after being intoxicated for a long time.

"Hahaha, no matter what, the bravery of my Japanese samurai is undeniable even by the Ming Dynasty across the sea." Unlike Gu Gu who left the post angrily, Mitsumoto Hosokawa almost left happily humming a tune.

After going back, he also reported to His Excellency the General with great interest: "The envoy of Ming Dynasty has left the capital in embarrassment under the stern speech of the minister, and he is about to go back crying. I wonder if the hall has any advice?"

Of course, there is nothing to advise, Ashikaga Yoshichi has too many things to worry about now, and he doesn't have the heart to pay attention to this at all.

However, when Hosokawa said goodbye and left, the General finally remembered something: "By the way, send the next announcement to Matsuura Ryūnao and ask him what all this mess is. If you can't manage those pirates well, the shogunate will doubt whether the Matsuura family is suitable to control this power!"

Of course Hosokawa Manjo understands, this is a warning!Aiming at the restlessness of the Matsuura family, and by the way, warning the entire Kyushu.

"Hi Yi, please don't worry about the main hall, I will handle the relevant matters right away." Seeing that the general had no other orders, Hosokawa Manjo stepped back very respectfully and left with a bow.

How did he come to be the old man, Hosokawa is very clear.It was nothing more than the shogunate wanting to show closeness to the imperial court, which finally singled him out for this position.Therefore, he is not as powerful as the real old man at all.

But that's fine, at least for him, he's doing well among the court officials.Since the establishment of the Muromachi Shogunate, the power of the court ministers has shrunk greatly.Otherwise, how could there be so many people supporting the Southern Dynasties?

Well, now it seems that the Matsuura family may also be in a little trouble. I don't know how much this information can be sold for?Hosokawa believed that there would be people in Kyushu and even Sanyo Road who would love to hear this news.Of course, in the territory of Yamato and Ise, it is not impossible to sell it for a penny more!

Maybe we can talk to Konoe Xingyan again later, he is also very concerned about the situation of the shogunate recently!Plane Travel Guide 1437

Just the moment he exited the door, Hosokawa Manjo had countless thoughts in his mind, but none of them was related to the Ming Dynasty envoy.Therefore, when people came to report and the envoy of the Ming Dynasty angrily asked to leave, he just waved his hand indifferently.The focus now is not on the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, but how to use this matter to reap the greatest benefits.

(ps: My daughter has had diarrhea since the night before yesterday, and she has been crying all day yesterday. And my mother broke her left arm again, and she started resting with a plaster cast. There is a confinement woman at home ’, a baby under the full moon, a mother in a plaster cast, and a hard-working Wang Xieyi, think about the rest! I was so busy yesterday that I cried to death!)