The Japanese envoy Ashikaga Yoshitsune's sudden request surprised everyone. The ministers all exclaimed how shameless the Japanese envoy was. Just after I rescued you, you so blatantly want our island and our land.
But the biggest purpose of the Japanese envoy's trip is just for this. Even if Ashikaga Yoshitsune feels it is inappropriate, he still has to mention it. This is also his obligation as an envoy to Japan.
Everyone was talking about it, and when Zhu Gaochi showed displeasure, Zhu Zhanzhen stood up and said: "It is understandable that Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshitaka has such a request."
"Zhan Zhen..." Zhu Gaochi shouted softly.
Zhu Zhanyi turned around and smiled. That extremely familiar smile made Zhu Gaochi stunned. Every time he smiled like this, it was because Zhu Zhanyi had a strange idea.
Zhu Zhanzhen has a perverse temper, but he is the kind of person who never suffers. He only takes advantage of others, and no one takes advantage of him.
Of course, if it is a beautiful girl, it is acceptable to suffer a slight disadvantage and allow her to take advantage of him in biological terms.
"Quiet." After receiving Zhu Gaochi's signal, the eunuch asked the officials below to be quiet.
Ashikaga Yoshitsune had a shocked expression on his face: "Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshitsune was kidnapped by the big pirate Yamamoto Rokuji this time. It is unsafe to sail on the sea and pirates are prevalent. It is best to be careful and rent a small island as a garrison."
It also makes sense as a temporary resting place.”
"Your Highness, the Fifth Highness, understands the great righteousness, and the foreign ministers are frightened."
Seeing what Zhu Zhanyi said, Zhu Zhanyi stood up angrily: "Zhanzhen, please don't mess around. We cannot lose an inch of our Ming Dynasty territory. This is the emperor's order. What is the purpose of leasing it to other countries now?"
Zhu Zhanchen understood that now that he had to say or do something, Zhu Zhanchen would definitely jump out to oppose him. This was called political disagreement, and of course it was more caused by Zhu Zhanchen's personal emotions.
Doesn't this hit me again?
Zhu Zhanzhen said: "Second brother, wait for me to finish."
Zhu Zhanxun sat back first, and Zhu Zhanxun continued: "Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshitsune is right. For security reasons and the trust of the two countries as friendly neighbors, it is normal to rent a small island."
"Your Highness, the Fifth Highness, understands the righteousness deeply."
"But." Zhu Zhanzhen changed the topic.
"In order to better protect the sea and ensure the safety of Japan and Daming Navigation, we are renting a small island to you, and you should also rent a small island to us."
As soon as Zhu Zhanchen said these words, there was silence. Yang Shiqi and Hu Guang looked at each other and smiled. This rebel general was really unexpected by everyone. The second brother Zhu Zhanchen was speechless at this time.
If the Japanese envoy agrees, Ming warships will sail over somewhere next year.
If you don't agree, then what do you mean? The good neighborliness and friendship you mentioned above are all fake. You just want my Ming Dynasty's island, right? You are so ambitious, so let's fight.
Exchanging a small island has only advantages and no disadvantages for us.
Now everyone has full confidence in the Ming Dynasty's warships. If a small island in Japan is taken openly and guarded with heavy troops, I am afraid that the emperor of Japan and the general will not even be able to sleep well.
I have to live in fear every day.
You covet my vast land of Ming Dynasty, and I also like your mountains of gold and silver.
Ashikaga Yoshitsune didn't expect to meet such a fifth prince. If it were Zhu Di, he would never be able to say this. He is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty and will not bargain with them. If he is not allowed, he can just say a few words casually, so as not to lose the great emperor.
The style of an emperor.
Zhu Zhanzhen doesn't care. I'm neither the Ming Emperor nor the prince. What's wrong with me, a ten-year-old child, bargaining with you?
For a moment, Ashikaga Yoshitaka was caught in a dilemma: what he should and shouldn't do, and what he shouldn't and shouldn't do.
Zhu Zhanzhen reminded: "Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshitsune, what do you think of my suggestion?"
The Ashikaga Yoshitaka was unable to dismount, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "What His Highness the Fifth Highness said is absolutely true, but we are small people in Japan, so I'm afraid His Highness may look down on us."
"It looks good, it looks good. I haven't been to Japan yet. It would be good to go there for a vacation when there is an island."
Ashikaga Yoshitaka was at a loss. He had made the mistake on his own. He couldn't go back on his words at this time. What if he made His Highness the Ming Prince displeased? What if he made the officials of the Ming Dynasty angry?
Seeing that the Japanese envoy could not answer, Zhu Zhanzhen added: "Well, Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshitsune, you go down and think about which island we should use for exchange. We can also make preparations here. This time we will take advantage of the escort."
The opportunity for you to go back is just right for the navy to lead troops to station there. I have already thought of a name. In order to prove the good neighborliness and friendship between our two countries, I will call it Great Tomorrow Island."
"This..." Ashikaga Yoshitsune was embarrassed, but he didn't know what to say.
"Go down first, the people behind are still waiting." Zhu Zhancheng urged.
Ashikaga Yoshitaka had no choice but to retreat first. Zhu Gaochi smiled a little wildly and approached Zhu Zhanzhen: "What? Are you really planning to send troops there?"
"Those who frighten them are ungrateful things. After saving their lives, they covet our land. I can't do it without giving them a lesson."
"I think you have always had some thoughts about Japan. It's not impossible to exchange an island."
Zhu Zhanzhen analyzed seriously and said: "Father, now is not the time. We don't have enough warships, the supply line to Dongying Island is too long, and the barbarians in the north are eyeing it. There is also a rebellion in Jiaozhi in the south. If the war starts again, it will be difficult to start and end. And
Our country's coastal defense strength is still not strong enough, and the Ming Dynasty Navy has just been established and needs to be drilled."
"It was very thoughtful to go and fight with Zheng He."
"Hehe, father is so complimentary."
Zhu Gaochi said with great satisfaction: "Then you scared him so much just now, what if he really agrees?"
"Japanese people are very clever, and they are not stupid. It is impossible for them to agree. Even if we agree, we will not lose."
Zhu Gaochi asked again: "What if he doesn't agree?"
"The sky is full of asking prices, and you have to pay back the money. Father, do you still remember what I told you about the embassy last time?"
"Well? Do you want to send someone there this time?"
Zhu Zhanzhen nodded: "The emperor intends to open the imperial examination to all countries and lead the culture of the surrounding countries as a celestial dynasty. My son thinks that he can send people to educate Japanese culture and establish an embassy, so that our Ming culture can be spread in Japan. It is great
of."
Zhu Gaochi frowned and thought deeply: "This may be gone forever and never come back."
"So we have to send dead soldiers."
"Do you have anyone to choose from?"
"My son recommended the imperial censor Zhang Xianqi."
"Is he the young censor who wrote newspapers with Li Shimian? The censor who wrote well?"
Zhu Gaochi still had an influence on him, and the words "Ruo Guochi" on the cover of the newspaper left a deep impression on people.
"Yes, a young Jinshi is persistent and educated. I think he can do it."
"But how many people would be willing to leave their hometown?"
"Son, talk to him and see if he's willing."
Zhu Gaochi nodded: "When you leave the palace to make a phone call in two days, talk to him by the way. If he is willing, I will reward him with a hundred taels of gold, form a team of one hundred people, and lead him to Japan to take charge of the Ming Dynasty.
The matter of recruiting candidates in Japan will be put to good use in the future if it is done well."
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