When the surface of the Akami Naokai shakes

Early March (1588), Hachigi Castle, Hachima-cho, Hachima-cho, Hachima-chon, Kogae

"You're in trouble."

"Yes, I'm still young..."

This man, apparently, sees Ming as pretty dangerous. And I see that the evil government of the Ten Thousand Calendar Emperor will not end with the building of the tomb, but will continue. Business may not be the only reason we set up a mansion in Osaka. Did you decide it was dangerous to be in China when you saw Ming would be confused...

"Do you have an invitation from an old buddy?

Li Dan shook his head sideways laughing.

"Such a thing..."

"Nothing."

"Yes."

It would be a lie. If this man is one of us, it's as reliable as it gets. I would definitely speak up.... may have created a basis in Japan to avoid it.

I heard you were going to make alliances with Ryukyu.

"Uhm."

"Are you an alliance of reciprocity?

Li Dan is staring at me. Well, how do I answer that? Even if I hide it, this man will find it. Looks like you should answer honestly.

"... apparently."

……

"The insides are subordinate, hostages coming from Ryukyu. There will be parts of Japan that are afraid, but they are anxious to see how far Ming can go to save Ryukyu. Southern savages are rampant in the South. I can't cut my relationship with Ming and I can't throw away my deal with Japan. Quite a painful position."

When I laughed, Li Dan said, "On the left.” Still staring at me. Don't look too closely, you'll be embarrassed.

Hostages will come from Ryukyu in May. The mansion has already been prepared for Omi. I'm on an expedition to Kanto, so after the emperor sees me, you can take your time as well. I have ordered Ise Hyogo to head the area. The caregiver is Sadashi Saburo, Ise Hyogo's boss. My father's Hyogo head is Kyo, my son is Omi, and from now on he will be working for me as a sidekick.

"I heard you sent a messenger to Korea too."

"Uhm, because it's a unification of the heavens soon enough. I also intend to reconnect with the DPRK. Well, it'll take time."

The messenger I sent out to Korea returned. It seems to have been ignored. The reason is that we haven't unified the heavens yet, and it's too soon to deal with them. Some see him as the usurper who destroyed his fortune. Besides, he is not the king of Japan. It also affects the transfer of Mr. Soo from Tsushima to Tsukuba. There seems to be some thought that he attacked and captured the horse. Korea's feelings for me are terrible. It may have crossed the Hideyoshi of historical facts.

But, you know, you can't give up on this stuff. I need to keep knocking on the door over and over again. Besides, there is a weakness in being troubled by the coyote. Even so, the usurper, or the Koreans, destroyed Gao Li and took the country, they must be one another, don't say beautiful things.

"Your country is very keen to do things outside the country. He ordered the congenitals to return the slaves."

"This country has been at war for a long time. Many Japanese were sold out of the country for that reason. It is only natural to think about bringing those people back once unity has been achieved. That's what politicians do."

Captive in war, or invade enemy territory and seize the people to take away the enemy's productive power and labor. It's called a mess hunt. And I earned money by selling it. Damage to enemies. I gain profit, one stone and two birds. I didn't do decaying trees, but I did that all over Japan. The country is going to be rough.

Some of the slaves are in Macau.

"Macau?"

When I asked back, Li Dan nodded.

They call it Macau.

I see, Macau.

"What's going on over there now?

Li Dan's eyes are laughing. I felt like they said they didn't even know that. Don't make a dent.

"Thirty years ago, the Portuguese had clearly cooperated in the crusade against the Kuo. We are allowed to remain permanently in Macau at the price of this."

"Thirty years ago..."

Thirty years ago, Li Dan must still have been a cop. Maybe some of the crusaders had company. Or it is possible that Li Dan himself was one of those who was crusaded and fled.

"There are also a lot of congenial people. Portuguese merchants are based in Macau and trade with Nagasaki, Sakaki, Tsuruga and others in Japan."

……

Portuguese sailing routes go around Africa's peak of hope and out into the Indian Ocean to Asia. Indian Gore to Malacca, Macau or...... If there were slaves in Asia, it would be around there. Li Dan is staring at me again.

"No one has been enslaved by a wise man?

"I have less. You think if you do too much, you'll be stared at."

I see. Are you saying that you are allowed to stay but not in the territory? Unlike Qing in the aftermath of the Opium War, we cannot undermine Ming's mood. Japan could do anything because it was confused during the Warring States. Don't be angry with me!

"Besides, Macau is busy with Portuguese coming, so there's a lot to be gained. Not at all..."

Li Dan shook his head to the side. The fact that you don't blame Ming must be quite delicious in terms of taxes, etc. And I'm not saying Macau or Macau. You may be dissatisfied with the Portuguese, or with the status quo.

"Are you going to attack me?

Li Dan asked in a low voice. I see, is that why you were staring at me earlier?

"Am I interrupting the Southern Barbarians?

Li Dan grinned at his mouth when he inquired.

Am I still in the way? He probably wants to work freely in Asia, Southeast Asia. For that reason, Portugal and Ispania are in the way. You really want to work Ming. But Ming is the emperor of Bong Klu's 10,000 calendar emperor, and he's not active in dealing with overseas originally, and he's not interested in it. It means I showed up where my teeth are itching. I'm checking to see if I'm going to be an opponent of Portugal and Ispania.

"How is your country?

"I need you as a trader, but I can't bear to devour the countries of the south. I don't even like the fact that the congenitals are working with it."

Now I laughed with my mouth and eyes. I'm scared, boulders are coyotes.

"However, if we attack Macau, we will set things straight with Ming. It's not easy."

"You're on your left."

Li Dan's grin doesn't go away. Maybe this guy thinks I'm gonna bump into Ming sometime. Is the spark Ryukyu, Korea...... I guess it was a failure to say something about subordination.

"Li Dan, what kind of activities do the Istanian merchants do in Ming?

Li Dan shook his head to the side. What do you mean? The Portuguese got Macau, so the Istanis can stick together and build a base somewhere... There must be a lot of Mexican silver flowing. There is no such thing as no activity.

"Most of the Istanis are in Russon. A merchant from Ming goes to Luzon to make a deal."

"Right..."

"Ships arrive in Luson from April to May, more generally than in Ispania, where the deal takes place. In June, when the ocean is rough, they're leaving Luzon and going back to Ispania."

"I see."

Spain's trading route is from the Atlantic to Asia. I guess it's specifically a route from Mexico to the Philippines. Back in June means avoiding typhoons. I can't afford to go to China.

That means silver, silk and ceramics will be gathered in the Philippines from April to May. Is the Philippines the hub of the deal? So do you replace silver and silk, ceramics...... Oh, don't even put spices in it. You knew the Manila Galeon trade was an important deal for Ispania, but you didn't know there was a Ming merchant going to Manila instead of going to Ming from Manila. So Ispania has nothing to do with the Japanese slave trade? No. Is there a route to send Japanese from Macau? Nevertheless, it cannot be said that the modern Philippines is also developing into a flattery. Does it mean that it became a hub for relay trade, but that most of its profits were taken away by Ispania? Lonely story.

Li Dan and I talked for about half an hour afterwards. When he left, Li Dan had a satisfying look on his face. Anyway, he sees me setting things up with Ispania and Portugal. I guess I feel like I even found some funny toys. I don't know, I have trouble expecting it... Ming, Portugal, Ispania, they're all mighty countries. Especially since Ispania is annexing Portugal, it will be dealing with both, no matter which way you sell the fights. Well, the local interest is here, and Europe is supposed to be the main battlefield. It would be advantageous there.

The strength of Ispania and Portugal is that it holds up the logistical path. Portugal's path from Africa to the Indian Ocean to Asia, and Ispania's path across the Atlantic and across the Pacific to Asia. This is not just about Ispania, Portugal. It is also taken over by England and the Netherlands. In contrast, Ming, Korea and Japan are not holding down the logistics path. Japan only slowly seized the path of Ryukyu, Japan. Especially since the dynasty in China is dominated by the Asahi trade, I don't think about sending out trading ships myself. The same goes for Korea. You can't win this.

It would be useless to say that to Ming or Korea. The ruling class governing both countries weighs heavily on Confucianism. They despise trading and think that other countries come from afar to their country, rather because their country is great. We don't think we need to go outside on purpose. When that happens, am I the only one who can move? Something seems to be riding Li Dan's thoughts and you're not serious.

... If you're going to do it, you need to be prepared enough to kick Ispania and Portugal out of Asia. In fact, the Philippines, Macau and Malacca will need to be held down this way. Li Dan would be thrilled. You want to go all the way to India and hold Gore down? All come England and the Netherlands as well. There will be a great war between East and West in the Indian Ocean. Besides, taking Macau is also a question of how to relate to Ming.... I have a headache...

Early March (1588) Junhe Guoanbei County Prefecture Chung Jun Fu City Decaying Wood Structure

"How is it?

Natsu spoke as he held Kiriku as he read a sentence from his father.

"Um, the Kanto expedition will be attended by His Highness Tai."

"Well, the Kingsguard."

Natsu is surprised. Kiryu swelled. Natsu shook up in a hurry to forgive him. Kiryu doesn't look much like Natsu, he won't even look like his mother. It may resemble your grandmother. Strange thing.

"Well, His Royal Highness has ties to Kanto."

"Yes."

"Have you ever met him?

"When I came to Kyoto with my brother, I saw you."

"Oh, that time? It was over ten years ago."

"Yes."

Natsu has an emotional look on his face. It was then that I met Natsu.

"Kanto has changed a lot. You'll be surprised."

"You're the one on the left."

Natsu nodded. The people of the country, who once fought Mr. Hojo according to Lord Humble, also now many of them perish or lose their power. Upper general manager, lower general manager, Chiba, Hara, Toki, Shibuya Takeda, the agency Nambuda perished and Rimi was suppressed by Affordable Housing One. After suppressing Senior General and Lower General, he destroyed Fujita, Ota, and Oshishi, who showed defiance of Musashi's decree of safety and the abolition of Seki. Seeing that, Shimono's Nobu, Koyama, and Utsunomiya also grew up. After that, only Satake on the everlasting land.

"Father seems to be able to lead 70,000 soldiers around Kiuchi."

"... you have less. Hokuriku will use it to attack Sado..."

Natsu is tilting his neck.

"Still, if we put these soldiers together, we'll be slightly over 100,000."

……

I'm not convinced. Father never brackets heights. Natsu understands the matter well.

"Something seems to be bothering me in Kyushu. They say the soldiers of the West will prepare for it."

"Well."

I'm surprised and not surprised. I wouldn't even think about the concern about the Accompaniments in Kyushu. Why don't we just talk about it? When I was thinking about it, I heard "Father” and Takenaka Maru rushed in. I was out of breath and my cheeks were trendy.

"What's up, Takenaka Maru? Breathe out."

"I was auditioning for military law."

"Are you barebacking?

……

Seeing what I didn't answer, he was apparently doing a morphological archery. Trouble.

"I told you it was nothing but a bluff."

……

"I haven't been able to do that yet. Wait till your bones harden a little now."

"That's right, Takenaka Maru. He's a man, so he won't be unscrupulous."

When Natsu was embarrassed, he said, "Yes, but” as if Takenakamaru was unhappy.

"It's your grandfather's teaching. That's how my father was taught and raised. Disgruntled?"

Bamboo Young Maru shook her neck wide aside. My son respects his father.

"Besides, I don't behave well, this is embarrassing and I can't let you see your grandfather. Sit down."

Takenaka Maru sat in a panic.

"Tsukahara must be warned not to spoil Takenakamaru."

"You're right."

The conversation between me and Natsu made Young Maru Takeshi soggy. It made me laugh because it was funny. Natsu laughs too. Kiryu mumbled again. “Father” wants to come to me. Kiryu laughed happily when she received Kiryu from Natsu after serving the sentence.

Tsukahara is the grandson of Tsukahara Koryuji, who once taught the Shinkiki family how to fight the war. His name is Kojiro Koji. Tsukahara serves Otomo, a leading member of the Southern Thirty-three Hall crowd based in the southern part of Changriku. Kojiro is a member of Tsukahara's branch, but Tsukahara's main house is Mr. Otsushi's old house. He worked a great deal to gather the people of the Thirty-three Halls of the South and subordinate them to the Decaying Woods.

Mr. Satake, who was hostile to the people of the 33rd South Hall, must have been dissatisfied with the matter. I am working with Mr. Asunami of Aizu against decaying trees. Except for that, Kanto almost took control. If you take control of the remaining Satake and take control of the asparagus name, the decaying tree territory will also devour into Okinawa quite deeply.

Kiryu, you'll see your grandfather soon enough.

Kiryu nodded as he spoke. I wonder how far you know. Father will be glad to see Kiryu because he has a troubled place. You might be surprised how similar you look to your grandmother.

"My lord, isn't it time to attach a postcard to Takenakamaru?

Takenaka Maru made a move.

"I'm thinking about that, too. Lieutenant Murai Rightemon and Maeda Rightemon. I intend to formally appoint you with your father's permission this time."

Takenaka Maru made another move.

"May I? Neither of us is the Spectrum Bill of the Decaying Wood Family?

I laughed because Natsu has a worrying look on his face.

"Neither Hanbei nor Shintaro is the Spectrum Bill of the Decaying Wood Family. But he became my preacher. Don't worry about it. Lieutenant Rightmen is a man of excellence in martial arts. I hope the two of you will join forces to raise Takenaka Maru."

Natsu nodded when he said, "You're a left-hander.” Both Lieutenant Right Guard and Left Guard will be surprised. Hanbei, Shintaro said when he became my missionary, he was so surprised that he wondered if heaven and earth would turn upside down.

"Takeruomaru"

"Yes."

"Next month, your grandfather will look like this Sun Fu."

"Yes!"

Takenaka Maru replied happily.

"Your grandfather is kind, but don't say anything to me."

"That's right, don't say you want to do military law auditions, or you don't like to train Abacus, or learn by hand."

"... Yes"

I'm soggy again. Natsu and I laughed face to face.