Seeing Zhu Zhanxi getting up to leave, Ashikaga Yoshinori obviously didn't expect Zhu Zhanshen's attitude. After all, Zhu Zhanshen shouldn't be so calm after learning the news about Jianwen.
Just as he thought, if Zhang Xianqi hadn't brought back Jianwen's jade seal last night and let Zhu Zhanzong know the news about Jianwen in Japan in advance, the news that Ashikaga Yoshimichi and Zhu Zhanzong said today would have shocked Zhu Zhanzong.
But because I have confidence in my heart, I don’t panic at all times.
It is impossible for Zhu Zhanxing to follow Ashikaga Yoshinori's idea. Both sides are testing. There is only one thing that Zhu Zhanxing has confirmed 100%. Zhu Yunxing is in Japan and alive and well.
"Your Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County, you may not understand the young people I'm talking about..." Ashikaga Yoshinori wanted to explain again. He felt that Zhu Zhanzhen's mentality was because he didn't know that he was Zhu Yunwen. After all, Zhu Zhanzhen
I am young and may not know much about past events.
Zhu Zhanzhen looked at Ashikaga Yoshimochi with cold eyes: "Ashikaga General, I understand what you said, but what does this have to do with me? In today's prosperous age of Yongle, can a young man from the old era still make waves? On the contrary,
I would like to advise General Ashikaga, the big ship of the new era cannot carry the people of the old era."
Zhu Zhanzhen's words surprised Ashikaga Yoshimichi. He had told the news about Zhu Yunwen. You must know that theoretically Zhu Yunwen was the orthodox emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Di said that he was missing because he could not bear the crime of his uncle killing his nephew. He could not bear the crime of killing his nephew.
Although people would still accuse him of treason, at least Zhu Di had done his best.
And now that Zhu Yunwen is not dead, it should be a huge potential threat to the Ming Dynasty royal family. However, Zhu Zhanzhen's words seemed a bit nonchalant. As far as he knew, Zhu Di should have spent a lot of energy and time looking for Zhu Yunwen. Why is Zhu Yunwen now?
The news is right in front of you, but people don't care anymore.
He couldn't figure out Zhu Zhanzhen, and now he told the news, but he didn't get the expected reaction, which made him a little at a loss.
So many years of experience in Japan told him that his previous predictions were definitely not wrong. There was no way that the Ming Dynasty royal family did not care about Zhu Yunzhen's affairs. After a brief moment of shock, he guessed that Zhu Zhanzhen must be faking it.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi kept smiling: "Since His Highness the Prince of Pearl River is not interested, then I won't force you. Come and send His Highness the Prince of Pearl River off."
"This is a difficult character to deal with." Zhu Zhanzhen thought to himself.
Both sides are pushing to the limit, and Zhu Zhanzhen cannot let go of the news about Zhu Yunqi. Although he can now get the news about Zhu Yunqi from Emperor Ning, it is too difficult for him to meet with Emperor Ningguang.
It will be easier to get the news here, but you need to pay a corresponding price.
However, Ashikaga Yoshitomichi is also worried that his affairs have been revealed today. As long as Zhu Zhanzhen sends the information back, it will be difficult for him to deal with it, and Ming Dynasty may take action against Japan.
Both sides felt anxious, but no one could lose momentum.
Watching Zhu Zhanyi walk out, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu became even more worried. Once Zhu Zhanyi left, the matter would be settled.
He looked at Zhu Zhanzhen's back, clenching his fists and biting his teeth. It seemed that he had struggled countless times in his heart in this short period of time.
"etc."
Ashikaga Yoshimochi finally stopped Zhu Zhanxing who was boarding the carriage.
Zhu Zhanchen breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he won the psychological confrontation this time.
The main reason is that Zhu Zhanzhen has many cards. The worst result is that Japan and Ming Dynasty fight, and the news about Jianwen is known to the public. The news about Jianwen is not good for Zhu Di, but it is not completely impossible to handle. Obviously Ming Dynasty is not afraid of a fight, and it is afraid.
It's Japan.
On the same poker table, when your hole cards are insufficient, you will lose more than half. Negotiation skills must ultimately be based on your hole cards.
"General Ashikaga, is there anything else?"
"Suddenly, I remembered something again. If Your Highness is willing to listen, please sit in the back room."
"Your Excellency saw me off and then invited me back. What's the point?" Zhu Zhanchang, who had the upper hand, became even more arrogant.
Ashikaga Yoshitsune smiled along with him: "I was rude just now. Please don't blame me, Your Highness. We have prepared a golden Buddha for Your Highness. Please accept it."
You need to show your sincerity when apologizing.
The attendant next to Ashikaga Yoshitsune held a golden Buddha in his hand. It looked like it weighed three or four pounds. At this time, Zhu Zhanzhen carried forward the spirit of his second uncle and did not refuse anyone who came. He put it in his pocket and handed it over.
Black Snake Girl.
"That's enough to give you some jewelry."
Zhu Zhanzhen handed the golden Buddha to Heishenji. Heishenji happily took the golden Buddha without doing anything. It would be better for her husband to give gold during the day and at night...
Zhu Zhanzhen and Ashikaga Yoshimochi returned to the back room. Ashikaga Yoshimochi sat down and said: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang, I am the king of Japan conferred by the Ming Dynasty. Please believe in my sincerity and ability. Under my leadership, Japan will be the king of Japan in the future."
It will be a boost to Ming Dynasty and will definitely flourish together with Ming Dynasty."
It was just some scene talk, and Zhu Zhanzhen didn't care: "General Ashikaga, it's pointless to talk too much. Since you have already talked about the young man, please continue."
Ashikaga Yoshimochi still maintained a smile: "Your Highness, we in Japan just want to have our own steam engines and steam merchant ships. In other words, we don't have to worry about research and development and manufacturing, as long as Ming Dynasty is willing to sell them to us. In this way, the relationship between us will be better
Get closer."
Ashikaga Yoshitari's first goal was to let Japan possess steam engines. Of course, based on Li Xianyu's intelligence, Zhu Zhanzhen knew that Japan should now basically have the ability to manufacture the first generation steam engines.
Even if they could create it, they wouldn't dare to take it out, otherwise they would definitely face accountability from Ming Dynasty. What they want is Ming Ming's trust and authorization.
The first purpose was to overthrow the emperor and establish a Japan led entirely by generals. The second goal was to possess steam engines.
His ambition was clear, so he had to get Zhu Zhanzhen to support him and Ming Dynasty to support him.
If we only consider the two countries, the domestic situation in Japan has nothing to do with Zhu Zhanzhen. Who is the emperor or general of Japan is irrelevant to the Ming Dynasty. Using a steam engine in exchange for Zhu Yunzhen's life seems to be irrelevant.
It is reasonable, and Ashikaga Yoshimichi showed his surrender to the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Zhanzhen knew that all this news was sent back to the Ming Dynasty, and if Zhu Di was asked to make a decision, Zhu Di would most likely agree.
If you let Zhu Gaochi make the decision, there is a high probability that Zhu Gaochi will agree.
Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Gaoxu agree.
But Zhu Zhanzhen was different. He was wary of Japanese careerists like Ashikaga Yoshinori from the bottom of his heart, but now to weigh the pros and cons, he had to get the news about Emperor Jianwen and deal with Emperor Jianwen quietly as soon as possible.
Zhu Zhanzhen said in a deep voice: "Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshitomichi, the steamship cannot be sold."
"But." Zhu Zhanzhen's words made Ashikaga Yoshimachi understand that Zhu Zhanzhen still wanted news about Zhu Yunzhen, and he was willing to make a compromise.
"I am willing to set up a consortium with you. The consortium can own the Ming Dynasty's steam merchant ships in its name."
This is a compromise, but obviously this compromise does not satisfy Ashikaga Yoshimochi: "Your Highness, the Prince of Pearl River, it means that we in Japan still cannot have steam merchant ships."
He has now received the news that he can build steam engines here, and steam ships are just around the corner. What he needs is that the Ming Dynasty allows him to build steam ships without causing sabotage or even starting a war.
Sooner or later, steam engines will be developed by other countries. Zhu Zhanchang knows this very well. It is impossible to keep the technology in the hands of the Ming Dynasty forever. Countries in Southeast Asia are also working on developing steam engines. Although the Ming Dynasty is strong, it cannot cause public anger.
Maintaining such a large territory is already very laborious.
"General Ashikaga, although I said this, at least Japan has the ability to purchase steamships and can actually control steamships. And I can let some Japanese students go to study in the Ming Dynasty like I did with North Korea, and wait until they return to Japan after completing their studies.
It’s not impossible to have a steam engine.”
Zhu Zhanzhen was delaying the time when other countries had steam engines. He was most afraid that there would be more troubles when the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil.
Ashikaga Yoshimichi was a little satisfied when he heard what Zhu Zhanzong said, but it was not enough: "Your Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County, steam engines can speed up maritime transportation and increase the speed of commodity transportation between the Ming Dynasty and Japan. Now we all have to rent merchant ships from the Ming Dynasty. The price
It is also expensive, which is detrimental to our Japanese products. Please allow Your Highness to sell our Japanese steamships and allow us to own steamships."
Like a hare, Zhu Zhanzhen understood that if he wanted to get news from Ashikaga Yoshimochi, he would have to pay a price, which made him a little troubled.
After thinking about it, Zhu Zhanzhen made his compromise and decision: "Your Excellency Ashikaga General, you made two requests before. You should also understand that such requests are extremely difficult for me, and I cannot decide them alone.
Let’s do this, I can grant you one of the two requests, and you can make your own choice.”
Let’s choose one of the two. Ashikaga Yoshimochi is not someone who is easily satisfied: “His Royal Highness, Prince Zhujiang, both of my requests are actually achievable for you.”
"Only one." Zhu Zhanzhen didn't want to get entangled anymore and gave his final quotation.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi looked confused and found it difficult to choose.
"Okay, then I want a steam engine." Ashikaga Yoshimochi made his final decision, which was beyond Zhu Zhanzhen's expectation. He didn't expect that his obsession with steam engines would reach such an extent that he could even overthrow the emperor's rule.
The steam engine was chosen due to the conditions.
"Starting tomorrow, I will send someone to inform you that five steam merchant ships will be sent to you, and the Ming Dynasty will admit that Japan can own steam ships." Zhu Zhanzhen did not hesitate.
"Does His Highness Prince Zhujiang County need to discuss this matter with the Emperor?"
"No, it's within my authority." Zhu Zhanzhen said very lightly and confidently.
But is he really confident? There is a ghost. It's a ghost if Zhu Di can agree. He is just seeking skin from a tiger and sitting around with conspirators. The only way to defeat him is to be more insidious than him.
Seeing that Zhu Zhanzong was so confident, Ashikaga Yoshinori had no doubts.
"General Ashikaga, can we tell you about the young man now?"
Ashikaga Yoshichi smiled, how could a person like him tell everything because of Zhu Zhanzhen's verbal promise? At least he would have to wait until the steam merchant ship docked before he could fully escape.
But in order to stabilize Zhu Zhanzhen, he had to say something first.
"I declare in advance that everything I know is what my father told me when he was dying, and it is not my own wish." Ashikaga Yoshinori first took it out.
"After that young man came to Japan, he was depressed at first, but later he wanted to make a comeback. In order to hide his identity from others, my father arranged an identity for him, an incredible identity."
As he spoke, he watched the changes in Zhu Zhanzhen's expression, as if he was spying on Zhu Zhanzhen's inner thoughts. At this time, he remained unchanged in response to all changes, and tried his best to keep his face and eyes from fluctuating too much.
Don't get excited either.
Ashikaga Yoshitsune paused, but Zhu Zhanzhen did not interrupt. He picked up the tea cup and drank tea, waiting for him to speak.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi had no choice but to continue: "Let me make it clear to His Highness Prince Zhujiang first that these things were done by my father when he was still alive. I was not involved in them, and I have no good impression of this person." He emphasized it again, and it seemed that
It's foreshadowing what's to come.
"General Ashikaga, please don't beat around the bush. I have shown my sincerity, and I ask you to do the same." Zhu Zhanzhen said coldly.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi smiled coquettishly: "When that young man arrived, my father felt that he looked very similar to someone at the first sight. He was somewhat similar in height, body shape, and face. When that person passed away, he asked him to
He has been pretending to be that person and living."
"Who is it?"
"The previous Emperor Nian, the Queen Nian Emperor Xiaosong!!"
Following Ashikaga Yoshimochi's words, Zhu Zhanzhen's expression became unbearable. This kind of news was so shocking that Emperor Jianwen pretended to be Emperor An of Japan and was still alive.
Perhaps this is the reason why Emperor Houxiaosongyan abdicated the throne to the current Emperor Guanglian in his prime, because he was no longer the original Emperor Houxiaosonglian, but Emperor Jianwen.
Most people dare not even think about this operation, but the previous general was really bold and careful. The Ming Dynasty's Jin Yiwei was looking for traces of Emperor Jianwen everywhere, and they never stopped for so many years, including now there are hidden stakes of the Ming Dynasty in Japan, but
Who would have thought that Emperor Hou Xiaosong was actually Emperor Jianwen, and Jin Yiwei would not investigate this aspect.
At first, Ashikaga Yoshinori was much more shocked than Zhu Zhanzhen when he got the news.
Zhu Zhanzhen calmed down and thought about it carefully, and instantly understood why Ashikaga Yoshimochi had firmly chosen the steam engine among the two conditions. He was waiting here.
As long as Zhu Zhanzhen wanted to deal with Zhu Yunzhen, he would have to intervene in the affairs of Emperor An of Japan and cooperate with him. If he didn't cooperate with him, it would be very difficult and the news would inevitably leak out, so Zhu Zhanzhen had to do this.
"Where is Emperor Xiaosong now?" Zhu Zhanzhen's tone was cold.
"Your Highness, don't worry. When the steam merchant ship arrives, I will naturally inform your Highness and assist you. That young man is just a coward and stupid person. I have long wanted to draw a clear line with him."
"Your Excellency Ashikaga General, we should maintain sincerity between us. Since I have promised you, I will not go back on it. Please inform me."
Ashikaga Yoshimochi continued to laugh: "Your Highness is too impatient."
Zhu Zhanzhen knew that Ashikaga Yoshimochi was still testing him to see how valuable Zhu Yunwen was to him and what price he could sell it for.
It is impossible for the steamer to let go before Ashikaga Yoshinori, and if he uses all Japanese hidden stakes to search for Zhu Yunwen, he may have news, but the loss will be great. He understands that the best way to solve Zhu Yunwen's matter now is to work with Ashikaga Yoshinori.
, helped him overthrow Emperor Tie on a united front.
It's just that Zhu Zhanzhen still doesn't know what method Ashikaga Yoshinori wants to use to overthrow the rule of Emperor Nian.
But this kind of following the footsteps of others and being held hostage made Zhu Zhanzhen dislike it very much. He instinctively felt that cooperating with people like Ashikaga Yoshinori was tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger. But now that Zhu Yunwen was in someone else's hands, for
In order not to leak the news, Zhu Zhanzhen had no choice but to compromise.
"The steamship will arrive soon, but Japan has to give me the port in Daejeon City, and I will hand over the steamship to you at that port."