Not everyone has the courage to commit suicide after losing the ship.
At least for Isetou, the captain of the "Shoho Maru", he neither had the courage to commit suicide, nor the courage to have a disembowelment, nor even the courage to sink the ship.
In fact, he was able to escape originally, but when he was retreating, a cannonball hit the paddle wheel on the side of the ship. After one side of the paddle wheel was damaged, he barely sailed for a while and then fired on the spot. A sudden change occurred, and the ships, fearing that the "Shikai" would overtake them, only focused on escaping northward, without paying any attention to the "Shoho Maru".
After spinning in circles like this for almost half an hour, the "Shikai", which had been focusing on rescuing people, noticed the "Shoho Maru" - by now it had already raised a white flag.
"Oh, what a pity!"
After Isetong and others surrendered, Li Fengzhi said with regret.
"What?"
"It's a pity that when Admiral Akatsuka had his caesarean section, we couldn't use a camera to record it and show the world the admiral's loyalty!"
What?
Rosen looked at Li Fengzhi in surprise. He was disemboweled and decapitated... and he wanted to record it with a camera?
"That scene was too bloody!"
"Oh, Admiral Akatsuka is such a brave man! That's why we should take photos as a souvenir!"
It's such a rare thing, wouldn't it be a pity not to take some photos?
Staring at the "Xiangfengwan" being dragged by the rope, Li Fengzhi started to murmur in his heart.
"This is almost the first captured warship of the Nanhua Navy!"
"should be!"
"That can't be left here. It needs to be renovated and brought back to Nanhua for the Chinese people to visit."
In fact, Li Fengzhi's regretful photos could have been exhibited and visited. The scene of caesarean section was indeed worth taking a photo for as a souvenir! Besides, it belonged to a naval admiral.
As the victorious party, Li Fengzhi certainly had reason to show off his military exploits. Even after dragging the captured "Shoho Maru" back to Naha, he deliberately asked the more than 300 captured sailors to line up and disembark from the ship. The humiliation was just to let the Ryukyu people in Naha see how the once proud Japanese became prisoners.
…
My son was beaten, and I had to step in.
After the Satsuma clan fleet lost two warships and fled back to Satsuma in despair. After receiving the news, the Tokyo court immediately made a decision after the initial consternation - immediately sent people to Ryukyu to clear up the misunderstanding! Why did the Tokyo court Would they react so quickly? To put it bluntly, they knew that every time they were ravaged by Westerners, it would be a heavy blow to the prestige of the shogunate. For the Tokyo court, which had just moved the capital to Edo and the authority of the court had not yet been established, of course not I hope that the Ryukyu issue has dealt a blow to the imperial court's reputation.
Ryukyu...is not Japanese territory!
On the ship heading to Naha, Okubo Toshimichi, the special envoy, stood on the deck, staring into the distance and asked.
"Yiteng, do you think the Nanhua people will give in?"
"this……"
Iteng Bowen shook his head.
"Nanhua, although Nanhua merchants have hired tens of thousands of Japanese women and ronin every year in recent years, we know nothing about Nanhua. Apart from learning from Westerners that they established a country in South America and annexed Chile one after another, Outside the two countries of Argentina, there is no understanding anymore.”
"It's true. Why did we overthrow the shogunate? Isn't it just to survive under the Western invasion and to enrich the country and strengthen the army? And Nanhua has already achieved the goal of enriching the country and strengthening the army within ten years of its establishment. It's really true. I am a role model for studying in Japan!”
The reason why Okubo Toshimichi had such a sigh was because after overthrowing the shogunate, he simply didn't know where to start to enrich the country and strengthen the military. However, now to a certain extent, Nanhua is his role model.
After all, there are so many places in Nanhua worth learning.
"Nanhua is really the glory of our Asian people! If it weren't for them doing it, it would be hard for people to believe that Asians can also do what Westerners can do!"
Then he said sadly.
"If we, Japan, could use Nanhua as a strong aid, we would not have to worry about the invasion of Westerners. Nowadays, Westerners are bullying our Asians, civil strife continues in China, foreigners are in power at the court, and they are unwilling to make progress. Our country, Japan, is weak and the people are poor, while Nanhua is also
Located in a remote location, the Satsuma Domain is really stupid this time. How can we start the war lightly without deliberately making good friends with such strong support! If Japan wants to become rich and strong, it must abolish all the feudal vassals!"
When he said these words, Okubo Toshio slapped the railing with all his strength, and a stern look flashed in his determined eyes. A divided country would definitely not be able to become strong.
If the reform is to be successful, Japan, which is divided and dominated by local daimyo, must be turned into a truly unified country.
Otherwise, waiting for Japan will be doomed to failure!
Then Okubo Toshimichi said again.
"I hope... in short, try to eliminate the misunderstanding. If Nanhua is misunderstood, it will be very bad!"
Two days later, in the Shunho Building beside Naha Port, Toshimichi Okubo and Hirobumi Ito bowed deeply as soon as they met Li Fengzhi and others.
"Your Majesty, Major, I deeply apologize for the trouble I have caused you. Please believe that this conflict was definitely the original intention of the Japanese court, and it was Satsuma who insisted on going his own way! I came here with orders to eliminate the conflict between Japan and Nanhua.
Misunderstand."
Faced with the apology from the Japanese envoy, Li Fengzhi was straightforward.
"Let's not talk about misunderstandings! Let's talk about Ryukyu directly. After all, this matter all started because of Ryukyu! Ryukyu is originally a tributary of China, how can Satsuma Hede steal the position of the sect leader?"
"Your Excellency Major, Satsuma entered Ryukyu under the orders of the Tokugawa Shogunate. In 1611, Ryukyu, the defeated party, signed the "Fifteen Articles" with Satsuma Domain, recognizing Satsuma Domain's control over Ryukyu. In addition, Ryukyu was forced to send envoys
After meeting with the shogun, the Shimazu family later established the "Zaiban Administrative Office" in Naha, Ryukyu, also to supervise Ryukyu's internal affairs and supervise trade and tribute! Historically speaking, Satsuma is indeed the suzerain of Ryukyu."
Of course Okubo Toshimichi would not have prevented Japan from controlling Ryukyu. Although Ryukyu is small, it is still land! If it were not for China, Japan would have occupied all of Ryukyu more than 200 years ago.
But they really don’t dare.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Korea and lost his country.
The Tokugawa family really don’t dare to offend China for Ryukyu!
"If that's the case, why did Perry ask Japan to open the port of Naha in Ryukyu during the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in March 1854? Japan told Perry that Ryukyu is a sovereign country and has no right to decide on the opening of its ports.
.If this is the case, how can we talk about the suzerainty? Moreover, it is well known that the suzerainty of Ryukyu is China, and even the archway in front of the royal city was given by China! What does it have to do with Japan!"
"this……"
When Okubo Toshimichi didn't know how to explain, Ito Hirobumi interjected from the side.
"Your Majesty, Major, you are a Chinese, and you must know that there is a "Huayi order" in the East, China has a Chinese "Huayi order", and Japan also has a Japanese one. Although the Edo shogunate and Satsuma domain included Ryukyu into the Japanese Huayi order,
In order, respect for China has not changed their relationship with China. However, in terms of control, Japan has tighter control over Ryukyu. Since there are "Japanese soldiers" and garrison troops, so from
Essentially, Ryukyu should be Japan’s territory.”
"It's ridiculous. When the Perry fleet visited, you said Ryukyu was independent and had nothing to do with Japan. Now you say Ryukyu is controlled by Japan. It's simply ridiculous!"
With a sneer, Li Fenzhi said again.
"However, talking about these past things has no meaning now!"
"What?"
Before Okubo Toshimichi could figure out what was going on, Li Fengzhi answered directly.
"Now that Nanhua has signed a treaty with the Ryukyu Kingdom, Ryukyu has accepted the protection of Nanhua. This is an indisputable fact. On behalf of Nanhua, I formally inform you and the Japanese government that any country's invasion of Ryukyu will be regarded as an invasion of Nanhua."