Yu Qian became more and more advanced, and continued to say: "The soldiers' armor, weapons, and especially ammunition are consumed a lot. The key is that the soldiers are overseas and their food can be supplied by Japan, but there is no place to replenish the ammunition, so they can only be sent from the Wanggong Factory, the capital of the capital. If this is the case, the... "Toyama Yu felt blood in his heart, and he couldn't listen to what Yu Qian was saying. From beginning to end, he only heard two words, silver!

Zhu Qizhen was very excited and said, "Forget the details, it's a country of friendship after all, it's a country of friendship. If you can, just say the total number and you'll have it. "

"About the rough calculation, the monthly expenses of 5,000 navy went to the expedition were probably..." Yu Qian said this, hesitated for a moment, deliberately not finishing it once.

Toyama Yu was almost crazy. He had an ominous premonition, as if, maybe... Yu Qian smiled politely and said, "The monthly expenses are roughly 300,000 taels of silver!" Hearing this number, Toyama Yu almost drew it, 300,000 taels, or every month!

If your troops don’t come back for a year or two, even if you empty the treasury of Japan, it’s not enough! Zhu Qizhen said happily: “300,000 taels are not too much, Japan will definitely not be short of this amount of money.” Toyama Yu finally realized that this was a robbery!

But even if you know that someone robs them openly, what can you do? If you don’t agree, the thieves continue to burn, kill, loot, and the Japanese army will be unable to fight against their firearms. Sooner or later, the Japanese will be robbed.

Give it...this is too much!

"Your Majesty the Emperor, this...this..." Zhu Qizhen said calmly: "Don't worry, if you have any questions, just ask them, I will help you solve them!"

"Yes, yes..." Toyama Yu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, plucked up the courage, and said: "About the army's efforts to set off, is it..."

"Are you saying that it's too little?" Before he finished speaking, Zhu Qizhen rushed to say, "I have said that since it is a country of friendship and a country that is not conquered, just treat it as friendship help, half-sold and half-given. For the sake of the two countries' friendship, it's okay for me to do a loss-making business." Toyama Yu wanted to cry, but he had never seen such a shameless person!

For only 5,000 people, the military expenditure of a month costs 300,000 taels of silver. Just this... or half sold and half given away?

It is said that the Ming Dynasty is a country of the supreme state of the Celestial Empire and a country of etiquette. It has always been very generous to treat surrounding vassal states. When I see you today, haha, that's not so generous!

This is clearly a killing person!

"Report to His Majesty the Emperor, this matter is...there is a big deal. I...the subordinate... I'm afraid I don't have such great power..."

"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry!" Zhu Qizhen said with a relaxed look on his face, "Go back first, report to your general and the emperor, and wait for you to discuss and reply to me." Toyama's heart skipped a beat. Of course, you are not in a hurry, but we can't afford to wait here!

Your people burn, kill, loot every day, even if they wait for one more day, the losses caused will be immeasurable. No, you can't wait!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, "My dear Emperor, if Japan promises to provide military expenses, when will the heavenly army be set off?"

"Well..." Zhu Qizhen did not answer directly, but said,

"Yu Qian, you are the Minister of War, please answer!" Yu Qian nodded and said, "The army needs to prepare in advance when going to war. If everything goes well, about three months will be enough." Toyama Yu widened his eyes and said in surprise: "Three months?"

"Yes, if it goes well, three months. Considering that the overseas situation is more complicated, such as monsoons, tsunamis and other emergencies, it may take longer." Toyama Yu hurriedly said, "You can't wait. Please ask His Majesty the Emperor to remember the friendship between the two countries. Can you... send troops as soon as possible?" Zhu Qizhen asked, "You can make the decision?"

"My subordinates...the subordinates...can make the decision and pay the Heavenly Kingdom army for three months first...oh, no, two months of military funds, and immediately report to General Ashikaga to discuss follow-up matters." Toyama Yu knew that those bandits were undoubtedly Ming army. Whether you admit it or not, this is something that everyone knows.

Don’t you want the money? Take out 600,000 taels first. Regardless of whether you go to war or not, at least get you back first!

Zhu Qizhen seemed to have not expected that this person would agree so neatly. He wanted to leave him alone for a few days, but when they were anxious, they would naturally compromise.

You can even take the opportunity to make another quarrel. Now, you agree directly. Could it be... I'm going to lose it?

"Then... OK, you send the silver first. My Minister of War said just now that the army needs preparations to go to war. If you send the silver one day earlier, I can arrange to send troops one day earlier." Toyama Yu thought quickly and said, "My dear can sign an agreement with the Ming Dynasty on behalf of Japan. The first military resources will be sent in one month. I also asked His Majesty the Emperor to arrange the war as soon as possible. My dear minister is not trying to urge me. It is really... there is no time.

I hope Your Majesty the Emperor can understand it!" Zhu Qizhen had no choice but to say, "Okay, I sent someone to draft an agreement, you come and sign it tomorrow!" Toyama Yu hurriedly knelt down and said, "My dearest minister is the Emperor of the Miyagi, General Ashikaga, and the Miyagi, thanks His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty for his grace!" After this person left, Yu Qian asked, "Your Majesty, what should I do next?" Zhu Qizhen straightened the Yahuazi, and still felt regretful. Alas, it was really less.

It should cost 500,000 yuan a month, and even if the price is bargained, it will take at least 400,000 yuan to make a deal... Now, I feel embarrassed to regret it anymore. He looked at Yu Qian and said, "Since you agree, just do it like this!" Yu Qian asked again, "The Japanese are not the ones who keep their promises. What if they don't take silver?" Zhu Qizhen was not worried about this and said, "Since I have promised to help them fight thieves, such a large fleet and so many soldiers must be raised. If the Japanese don't pay some silver, would they be embarrassed? As the saying goes, it's impolite to reciprocate, and it's impolite to come and not deal with each other. Don't worry, they will definitely give this money." Some words are inconvenient to say, but Yu Qian could also hear the implicit meaning of this sentence. If you dare not give silver, I will not send troops.

"Your Majesty, I think this matter needs to be carefully considered."

"Oh? What do you think? Let me tell me!" Yu Qian nodded and said, "The Japanese pirates come and go without a trace. Even if they are driven away, they may return one day. Therefore, in order to prevent the coast of Japan from being disturbed, our Ming army can be stationed in Japan. For example, Hiradocho, which is across the sea from the North Korea, is also a passage for the Ming Dynasty to travel across the ocean. If a stronghold is established here, it will not only be conducive to sea trade, but also will be of great benefit to the future development of the Ming navy and finding more routes." Zhu Qizhen said with a smile: "If this is the case, wouldn't it be a robbery?"

"I think the Japanese will definitely welcome us. After all, without the Ming army in charge, the pirates that will rage in the future will definitely make a comeback. Sending troops at that time will cost even more money and food. They should be able to calculate this account." Zhu Qizhen nodded with satisfaction and said, "You are right, because I am not considering it well. Tomorrow's agreement, I must add this article." Yu Qian continued, "In addition, in order to eliminate the previous rift between the Ming and the Japanese, I think that the Ming and Japanese countries should deepen exchanges. It is better for the emperor to personally issue an order to invite the Japanese king and the nobles, especially the eldest son, to come to the Ming Dynasty, to study or to exchange."

"This...is a good idea! It's just... are they willing to come?"

"Whoever refuses to come will not protect him!" Yu Qian said with a confident look on his face: "The terrain of Japan is narrow and long, and any place is among the attacks of pirates, and no one can escape." Zhu Qizhen glanced at Yu Qian meaningfully, it was not bad, this guy is on the way!

Yu Qian seemed not satisfied and continued, "In fact, it is not just Japan, but also North Korea. The two nobles of the two vassal states can do this. There are also other vassal states such as Ryukyu, Uszang, and Annan. Although our Ming Dynasty had a tribute system, it was only dealing with small courts of various countries. If we do not communicate with the nobles of various countries, in the long run, they will inevitably be disunited. It is better for the emperor to issue an edict to invite the children of nobles of various countries to come to Beijing."

"It's amazing!" Zhu Qizhen slapped the table excitedly and said, "Just do what you said, and prepare now!" For some reason, he suddenly became happy.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that if the ancients played with strategies, they would be no less than modern people.

They were just shackles of the historical environment and had limited eyes, so they were not stupid! If they popularize basic education and vigorously develop natural science theories, then talents like Yu Qian emerged, then the Ming Dynasty would not take off... The next morning, Toyama Yu rushed over from Honglu Temple impatiently.

However, when he finished reading the agreement, he was stunned. The Ming Dynasty demanded troops stationed in Japan, and Japan needed to bear military expenses.

This is not enough. It is also required that the children of the Japanese Daming and nobles come to learn the cultural knowledge and advanced technology of the Ming Dynasty. Isn’t this... not to blame people as protons?

It’s too bullying! But now people are under the roof, and they have to bow their heads. No matter how much bullying they have suffered, they have to swallow their anger for the time being.

"I dare to ask His Majesty the Emperor why this agreement is different from what we discussed yesterday?" Zhu Qizhen said with a smile: "After discussing yesterday, I feel that there are still many problems that have not been resolved. For example, if the Japanese pirates are raging, even if I send troops to drive them away, who knows that they will make a comeback one day? If there is no troops stationed, how can we ensure that Japan is not disturbed?" Toyama Yu understood it, which means that you paid the money today and I will help you shovel the matter, but it is just a one-time transaction. If you don't plan to pay the money for a long time, in the future,

"Japanese pirates" will still attack you. If this continues, things will be over. Japan needs to give money to the Ming Dynasty continuously for a long time, otherwise they will be beaten.

When will such a day be the end? Toyama Yu sighed secretly and said, "If the Heavenly Kingdom army is willing to be stationed, the whole country is very grateful, but... Japan is a small country, I am afraid it will not be able to bring so much money..." Zhu Qizhen was prepared and said, "It is okay to have no money, exchange it for things." Toyama's heart trembled and asked carefully: "Your Majesty the Emperor, the country is actually poor, I am afraid it cannot be able to bring out anything... valuable things..." Zhu Qizhen smiled and said, "I know, you don't have any valuable things, just take a few ports!" Port!

Even though Toyama was prepared, he couldn't help but breathing blood gushed up when he heard this and almost fainted on the spot.

This is clearly a force to death! First, he sent troops to attack us as Japanese pirates, and then pretended to send troops to combat the pirates, asking us to get money, and now he wants to station troops and ced the port, haha, what a big game of chess!

Not to mention the protons entering Beijing, would it be better to simply incorporate Japan into the Ming Dynasty? Toyama Yu was in tears, and what was placed before him was a complete conspiracy.

No, it is an open conspiracy! Conspiracy and intrigues are unpredictable, and if you see through it, it is worthless. However, open conspiracy is different. Now people are trying to kill you openly, but you have no choice.

What to do... He thought about weighing the trade-offs, and the Japanese pirates continued to rage, and even the Ming Dynasty might send more

The "Japanese pirates" have caused panic in Japan, and the whole country is shrouded in the smoke of muskets and cannons. In the long run, all ports will be abandoned. Will Japan also learn from the Ming Dynasty and implement a maritime ban?

This is absolutely impossible, because the Ming Dynasty is vast and rich in resources, and even if it does not rely on the ocean, it can still be self-sufficient.

But Japan is different. Not only is the small land area, it also has earthquakes and tsunamis at any time, and domestic supplies are also very expensive. If you lose the ocean, it is equivalent to losing everything.

Even if you grit your teeth, you will be able to do so. If Japan is completely reduced to the vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, from now on, no matter what you do, it will depend on the color of others.

If he didn't leave, he would be completely gone. Toyama Yu weighed the pros and cons, and had to say, "I thank His Majesty the Emperor for the sake of the country!" Finally, he admitted it.

Because there is no choice! Zhu Qizhen was very satisfied and immediately ordered: "Yu Qian, go and prepare now. When the silver arrives, send troops immediately!" Yu Qian bowed and said: "Abide by the order!" Toyama Yu did not dare to be negligent, so he signed with tears in his eyes, immediately took the agreement, boarded the ship from Ningbo Port, and returned to Japan.

For some reason, he felt like he was selling his country for honor... But he obviously did a good thing. Only in this way can he ensure that Japan will not be allowed to be treated by those who hold muskets and cannons.

The "Japanese pirates" killed him. With a complicated mood, he looked at the sea, the sky was clear, the blue waves were rippling... and so on!

He seemed to see a ship with a red three-headed monster dragon painted on the sails. Three-headed dragons, Japanese pirates!

Toyama Yu hurriedly shouted: "It's the Japanese pirates!" However, a hundred households on the boat stepped forward and looked at it, and said: "Where did the Japanese pirates come from? They are just a fishing boat, don't make a fuss!" Toyama Yu was stunned. Can't you see such a big three-headed monster dragon?

"Sir, look carefully. It's the Japanese pirates' ship!"


Chapter completed!