"If the shogunate knows what we are doing, they will die without a burial place."
Shimazu Mitsuhisa was both excited and worried.
He dreamed of overthrowing the Tokugawa shogunate, but he was afraid of destroying the Shimadzu family's foundation.
At this time, only an old man like Shimazu Hisakei can provide him with psychological construction.
"From what I can see, the Natsu Kingdom is furious. I'm afraid that this attack will either kill or cripple the shogunate, and their vitality will be severely damaged no matter what. As long as the Satsuma clan corrects its position and follows the Natsu Kingdom wholeheartedly, it will definitely be able to sit back and relax."
Switch to Xia Kingdom?
This proposal was so shocking, but Shimazu Mitsuhisa immediately nodded in agreement.
Japanese people bully the weak and admire the strong, this is their nature.
Whoever is strong will be their dog.
When the shogunate was strong, although they had a lot of dissatisfaction in their hearts, they were as obedient as their grandchildren.
Since the Xia Kingdom is more powerful, it is not a bad idea to follow the Xia Kingdom.
In the final analysis, we must preserve the Shimadzu family's foundation.
After thinking it through thoroughly, Shimazu Mitsuhisa took the document and happily signed his name on it and used his seal.
A thin piece of paper was now heavier than a thousand pounds in his hand.
Because he knew very well that it carried the fate of the Satsuma clan.
Shimazu Hisakei didn't dare to delay at all, so he hurried back to Nagasaki at starry night.
"Sir Kamiguni, I, the Satsuma Domain, are willing to testify. The invasion of the Ryukyu Kingdom was all planned by the shogunate."
Now that he had chosen to place a bet, Satsuma was very happy.
With the paperwork in his hand, Shen Tingyang just wanted to laugh loudly. But he had to hold back in order to maintain his dignity in front of Shimazu Hisakei.
"Tonight, I will take you to meet someone."
After receiving the testimony of the Satsuma clan, Shen Tingyang immediately sent people back to the country to report the progress of the matter.
That night, Shen Tingyang and Shimazu Hisakei quietly boarded the ship and left Nagasaki without disturbing anyone.
One day later, they arrived in Busan.
Instead of entering the city, we went directly to the naval camp.
Shimazu Jiuqing's head was full of questions. He didn't know what Shen Tingyang wanted to do by bringing him here.
But when Yamada Yuei appeared in front of him, he jumped up on the spot in shock.
"Yamada-kun, are you not dead?"
Yamada Yuei was equally shocked when he saw him.
"Sir Lao Zhong, were you also arrested by Xia Guo?"
Shimazu Jiakei shook his head slowly and looked at Shen Tingyang, knowing that there would be a sequel.
He originally thought that Yamada Yuei attacked the merchant ship of the Xia Kingdom and would definitely die if he fell into the hands of the Xia Kingdom. Who knows that not only is he alive and well, but he is also clean and tidy, and he has not even been abused.
Shen Tingyang asked the two of them to sit down and finally stated their purpose.
"Since the Satsuma Domain is willing to surrender, Xia Kingdom's great kindness can be forgotten. However, the situation of the Satsuma Domain is too dangerous, and it will be difficult for you to withstand the punishment of the shogunate with your strength. For the current plan, you must change to become stronger and expand your force. Xia
The country will naturally spare no effort to help the vassal. Yamada-kun can stay here and learn the strengths of our Xia army, which will be of great use in the future."
Shimazu Hisakei and Yamada Ariei understood immediately.
The Xia Kingdom planned to train the Satsuma clan's army to fight against the shogunate.
Isn't this what they dream of?
Shimazu Jiakei was so excited that he quickly asked: "Sir, Lord, I wonder if the Lord can give me some gifts in terms of weapons?"
Shen Tingyang has been authorized in this matter.
"Within three years, the Kingdom will provide you with 50,000 muskets and 1,000 artillery pieces. Whether you can afford them depends on the ability of the Satsuma clan."
With such a huge amount of arms and supplies, Shimazu Hisakei and Yamada Ariei no longer had any intention of resisting.
The two of them represented the Satsuma clan and bowed down in front of Shen Tingyang very obediently.
In their eyes, Shen Tingyang was shining all over.
In that dazzling light, there seems to be a bright future for the Satsuma Domain.
Shen Tingyang waited for four days in Busan before the domestic response finally came.
"Vice Chief Chong, why are you here in person?"
(This chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 1109 Dragon Roar
Looking at Chonghua appearing in front of him, Shen Tingyang had a vague feeling that Xia Guo was planning to make a big fuss.
Chonghua's face was extremely serious.
"Since ancient times, the Celestial Kingdom has been in the center and has blessed all directions. All vassal states have been bathed in Heaven's grace and lived in peace and harmony. The Tokugawa shogunate dared to violate the laws of heaven and commit the evil act of usurpation. How can it not be severely punished? Representative Shen, please return immediately.
Make an appointment with Nagasaki and ask him to convey it to the Tokugawa Shogunate. These are relevant conditions, and the Tokugawa Shogunate must respond."
Chonghua took out a document and handed it into Shen Tingyang's hands.
Shen Tingyang opened it and took only one look, but his expression changed.
"The Tokugawa shogunate will never accept these conditions, and war will be inevitable."
Chonghua sneered.
"What you want is that the Tokugawa shogunate cannot accept it. Otherwise, how would there be an excuse to take action?"
As a civil servant, Shen Tingyang instinctively felt resistant to war.
"Is the center sure of victory?"
Chonghua's experience is undoubtedly more sophisticated than his.
"Do you think Satsuma will be the last?"
Shen Tingyang understood.
It seems that the Tokugawa shogunate is the co-owner of Japan, but in fact the shogunate's position is like sitting on a stove.
There are definitely not a few daimyo who are double-dealing with the shogunate.
Although these big names are not unaware that the intervention of the Xia Kingdom may bring disaster to Japan. But without the Xia Kingdom, they will definitely be digested by the Tokugawa Shogunate in the near future.
This is a dilemma with no solution in sight.
The only choice for those famous people is to look at the present first.
They would be willing to try any opportunity to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Once these big names are holding back, the Tokugawa shogunate will not be able to fully exert its power.
In addition, Japan is an island country. Without a strong navy, relying solely on passive defense will be endless disasters.
Xia Guo has unlimited room for development.
Shen Tingyang gained confidence and appeared arrogantly in front of Shen Yuan Shizhi.
"The shogunate was rebellious and arrogant, and even invaded China's vassal country. Its crime is unforgivable. China has a broad mind and has a heart to avoid past mistakes and avoid future ones, giving the shogunate an opportunity to loyally repent. The current conditions are as follows:
First, the shogunate submitted an apology form to state his faults and severely punish the parties involved;
Second, the shogunate must rush to the Xia Kingdom in person, kowtow to confess his sins to His Highness, the King of Xia, and ask for God’s forgiveness;
Third, after Tokugawa Ieyasu removes his title, his direct descendants cannot continue to serve as shogun;
Fourth, in order to punish the shogunate for his arrogant ambition, he will not be allowed to enter the sea at all from now on."
Shen Yuanzhi held the certificate of credence in his hand and looked at the words on it, feeling his blood rising.
This is not a letter of credence; it is clearly a declaration of war.
Even without presenting it to Tokugawa Iemitsu, he knew that the shogunate would never accept such extremely harsh conditions.
