In fact, Ming Dynasty did not establish diplomatic relations with Japan.
How could a majestic country like China establish diplomatic relations with Japan?
Even if it is a relationship, it must be an institution such as the Governor-General's Office in Japan.
But in order to safeguard Ming Dynasty's business interests in Japan - such as ensuring the normal import of Japanese special products - and women.
As early as the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce with South Japan, the two sides conducted friendly consultations on diplomatic issues. The Ming Dynasty sent a consul to Tokyo and established a consulate.
On the morning of the second day of the "Hiroshima Incident", Iwakura Tomomi personally came to the Ming Dynasty Consulate in the Roppongi Embassy District. Almost as soon as his motorcade stopped in front of the Ming Dynasty Consulate, others had already noticed them, and
This is also the effect Iwakura wants.
"Xinxi, everyone noticed us as expected!"
Tomomi Iwakura thought with great pride that today is the day to "carry your own light and respect yourself"!
Dad Ming!
Whether you like it or not, from today on, I am...well, in front of Ming Dynasty, I can only be called "little" from now on.
My little Japan is like Ming’s father!
With this thought in his mind, Iwakura Tomomi walked into the Ming Dynasty's consulate with brisk steps. When he saw the Ming Dynasty consul Zhao Teng, he immediately bowed.
"Your Excellency, Consul, please allow me, on behalf of the lower state government, to help China suppress the rebellion in Japan, and I would like to express my gratitude to China!"
What!
Zhao Teng looked at Iwakura Tomoshi, but in just a moment, he understood what this guy was planning, and immediately said angrily.
"Iwakura Tomoshi, your conscience is so bad, so bad!... Bah,"
Angry and angry, Zhao Teng, a Ming diplomat who was a naturalized citizen of the Sendai clan, accidentally spoke his hometown dialect. He was so angry that he "poofed" and changed his words into fluent Ming Mandarin.
"You have bad intentions! You want to drag Ming into the water. My Ming bombarded Hiroshima to suppress your rebellion. We went ashore because the "martyrdom army" in Hiroshima attacked our people. You...
…damn it."
Pacing back and forth, Zhao Teng felt annoyed in his heart. How could these little Japanese do this? They are all so cunning. How could they use such despicable means to drag Ming down?
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Really damn!
Looking at his appearance, Iwakura Tomomi said directly.
"Oh, old friend, why are you doing this? After all, you are also Japanese. The current situation in Japan is like this. Only with the help of Ming Dynasty, can we tide over the difficulties!"
"What does the situation in Japan have to do with me? Although I was born in Sendai, I have long been naturalized as a Ming citizen. Japan..."
Zhao Teng was too lazy to talk to Iwakura Tomomi. In today's Japan, few people understand the concept of a country. Samurai care more about fighting for the interests of their domain, not Japan. Moreover, Zhao Teng still has no inheritance rights.
Born into a noble family.
Not to mention Japan, he has no loyalty at all to the Sendai Domain. He has only one loyalty - the Ming Empire and the Emperor!
As for Japan, just stay there and stay there! What does the life and death of Japan have to do with him?
Regarding Zhao Teng's answer, Iwakura Tomomi didn't think there was anything surprising. As early as when Zhao Teng visited Daming and was responsible for receiving them, although the contact time was not long, everyone could tell that this guy was better than Daming.
People are still like Ming people, and they are still the kind who are ready to die for Ming Dynasty at any time.
Naturally, Iwakura Tomoe appreciates this very much. This is the duty of a samurai!
Since you are loyal to the lord, then dedicate everything, loyalty and life to the lord. This is the true duty!
"Hey, I can't help it. Besides, Westerners can't control that much now!"
Iwakura Tomoshi smiled innocently.
"Your Excellency, you are very clear about this. From the moment the Chinese navy came ashore to put down the rebellion, in the eyes of Westerners, you are supporting us. Please believe that we sincerely want to become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty!"
Once again Iwakura Tomoshi made his request.
"Please be sure to say a kind word for us. Although you are now a member of the Ming Dynasty, you still have your parents and brothers in Sendai. Your Excellency, this is not only for Japan, but also for them!"
Facing Iwakura Tomoshi's request, Zhao Teng frowned.
"I am a diplomat of the Ming Dynasty. I must put the interests of the Ming Dynasty first. You guys are like this... ugh!"
With a long sigh, Zhao Teng said helplessly.
"The Ming Dynasty went to war with Britain for you. Is it worth it?"
does it worth?
Zhao Teng didn't have an answer in his heart, but he knew very well that from the moment this guy Tomomi Iwakura came to the consulate with great fanfare, Daming was already speechless and couldn't explain clearly.
"Your Excellency, please believe that Japan will definitely become a loyal vassal state of China!"
Looking at Tomomi Iwakura, who seemed humble but could not hide his pride, Zhao Teng's mind sank.
Does he know what he did?
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The diplomatic circle in Tokyo is not large, it is only a small place like the Roppongi Embassy District. After Iwakura Tomoe came to the Ming Consulate with great fanfare, all the embassies in the entire Roppongi Embassy District knew the news. This was because they
Unexpected, but also expected!
"Damn yellow monkey, just like we guessed!"
In the British Embassy in Tokyo, Parkes made a gesture to De Long, the American Minister to Japan in front of him.
"That has colluded with the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty's actions in Hiroshima were basically a demonstration against us."
As soon as Parkes said this, he walked towards the wall, opened the wine cabinet and said.
"any drinks?"
"Thanks, w--some scotch?"
"I also like to drink this kind of wine."
Glancing at De Lang, Parkes knew that the reason why the American minister came to his door was not just to tell him that the Ming Empire's navy had suppressed the rebellion in Hiroshima. This was a well-known fact. After all, just a few days later,
Previously, the Japanese came to express their gratitude in person. Who didn’t see it in the entire embassy area at that time?
Now Delang must have other motives for coming to visit.
Just as Britain expected when it sold the British Columbia colony to the Ming Dynasty, there are profound irreconcilable conflicts between the United States and the Ming Empire. Especially after the "Los Angeles Incident", both countries are struggling with the possibility of a conflict between them.
In preparation for the outbreak of war, the Ming Empire has now replaced Britain in the United States and has become the most direct enemy in the hearts of the American people.
Compared to the British, they were also very concerned about the expansion of the Ming Empire in Japan and other parts of the Pacific.
"They thought they could use the so-called "attacks and riots" to cover up their support for the Japanese government in Tokyo, but everyone knows that this is just a cover-up."
"Yes, but it's just a cover-up."
Delang nodded in agreement and took the wine glass over. They toasted each other, sipped the whiskey, and then they continued to talk.
"To be honest, the reason why I am here today is because we can all see that the expansion of the Ming Empire in the Pacific has reached an extremely rampant stage and has seriously threatened your and our interests. Mr. Minister