Xia Guowen's credentials caused an uproar in the Tokugawa shogunate.
"General, we can no longer give in. Xia Guo is pushing too far and demanding too much. These are just their excuses."
Sakai Tadakatsu’s words represent the thoughts of many people.
Anyone who sees Xia's credentials will understand that none of the conditions in it are acceptable.
Although according to legal principles, Japan's invasion of the Ryukyu Kingdom did disobey the Central Plains Dynasty. However, the orthodoxy of the Central Plains at that time was the Ming Dynasty, not the Xia Kingdom.
Even Daming didn't say anything, and Xia Guo was quite suspected of overstepping his authority.
Moreover, we are all old foxes in the political arena, so why are we still playing gossip?
Looking at the conditions proposed by the Natsu Kingdom, everyone in the Tokugawa shogunate understood very clearly that the Natsu Kingdom's goal was not to seek justice for Ryukyu, but to attack Japan.
Each of the four conditions in the credential was like a sharp knife cutting into the arteries of the shogunate.
If you agree to any of them, the Tokugawa shogunate will lose its prestige and never rise again.
Once you lose your authority, how can you suppress the various famous names and maintain your current rule?
When Tokugawa Iemitsu reached middle age, he thought he had perfected his self-cultivation skills, but at this moment, he was completely blown away by the aura of the Natsu Kingdom.
"The people of Xia are too greedy. They underestimated Japan. It was as powerful as the Meng Yuan in the past, but it failed here and it was difficult to get past the thunder."
His words made all the senior officials of the shogunate feel confident.
At that time, Japan was facing the attack of the Mongols and was on the verge of subjugation. However, Amaterasu gave the divine wind and swept away the fierce Mongolian army, allowing Japan to survive.
From then on, every Japanese person firmly believed that their destiny was under the care of the gods.
Therefore, facing the pressure of Xia State, they still felt that they could defeat the powerful enemy despite having seen how powerful Xia State was.
Unlike these young people, Lao Zhong Doi Lisheng is much more thoughtful.
"The original expedition to Ryukyu was caused by the Satsuma clan disobeying the shogunate's orders and sending troops without permission. Why didn't the Xia Kingdom pursue the Satsuma clan and instead went to the shogunate?"
As soon as these words came out, it was like a cool breeze sweeping through the hall.
It is impossible for Xia Guo not to know what happened in the Battle of Keicho Ryukyu.
In this case, the punishment should be brought to bear on the Satsuma clan.
However, in the letter of credence sent by the Natsu Kingdom, not a single word was mentioned about the Satsuma Domain. Instead, all responsibilities were placed on the shogunate.
Such strange things have made many people worried.
"Lord Naka, you mean... the Satsuma clan has become a shameful traitor?"
Yonda Hidesune once participated in the Battle of Tsushima and personally witnessed all kinds of strange behaviors of the Satsuma Domain, so he immediately thought of this possibility.
"The big names in the west have always been die-hard loyalists to the Toyotomi family. They are always thinking about changing their banners. I believe they will never let go of such an opportunity."
Doi Toshi's reminder made Tokugawa Iemitsu completely calm down.
He is not afraid of fighting against Xia.
As long as he sticks to his homeland and does not easily engage in waves, he does not believe that the Xia Kingdom can invade Japan and completely eliminate the shogunate.
But if there are unscrupulous people around, huge holes will be left.
This is where the crisis of destruction lies.
After thinking about this, Tokugawa Iemitsu immediately responded.
"Send someone to Ryukyu and ask King Shangfeng to write a letter in his own hand. Ask him to explain that he voluntarily becomes our Japanese vassal. Also, send an order to the big names in the west to come to Luo for an audience in advance without delay."
Doi Toshi was standing by and couldn't help but feel very pleased when he heard his move.
The third generation leader of the Tokugawa family is becoming more and more mature now.
As long as there is an autographed letter from King Shotoyo, it can help the Tokugawa shogunate to get rid of the crime of invading Ryukyu.
It was Ryukyu that took the initiative to become a vassal state of Japan. What was the fault of the Tokugawa Shogunate?
At the same time, all the daimyo were trapped in Edo, so we were not afraid of what they might do.
By then, Japan will be monolithic and the shogunate will no longer have any worries.
Anhai Town has become increasingly prosperous since the birth of Zheng Zhilong (this chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 1110 The shogunate’s response
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The Zheng family made a lot of money from sea trade, and the people nearby also benefited from it.
When you make more money, you will naturally be greedy for enjoyment, so eating, drinking and having fun businesses are flourishing everywhere in Anhai Town.
Hongyuelou is a famous restaurant here.
The boss is from the Chaoshan area, and the food he makes is most delicious. Therefore, it is very popular with diners, and the business is full every day.
The boss, Peng Zhenhao, is hospitable and has made close friends with many people since he came here to do business.
And because Hongyue Tower happens to be right on the beach, the scenery is unparalleled, and it attracts dignitaries to come here to have banquets and have fun.
Peng Zhen will also be on the side, settling accounts and chatting with guests.
And in Anhai Town, the most discussed topic is naturally the Zheng family.
"What day is it today? The Zheng family's ships are all out to sea. Could it be some big business?"
A guest started talking.
"Eighty percent of it is like this, and one official is going to make a fortune again."
The port is now empty, and none of the Zheng family's ships are there, so it is natural that they cannot escape the public's sight.
At this time, the wine was flowing, and some people thought they were well-informed and began to show off.
"What a big profit? You don't know, right? The Zheng family is having a falling out with the Xia Kingdom in the north. With the temper of an official, he might be looking for bad luck in the Xia Kingdom."
Another person said: "Although the sea is big, it can't accommodate two real dragons. In my opinion, the Xia Kingdom may be in trouble this time."
Seeing the discussion getting louder, Peng Zhen coughed quickly.
"Just be happy and don't look for trouble."
This reminder made all the guests break into a cold sweat. They quickly stopped talking and thanked him for his kindness.
Peng Zhen was accustomed to being a good person, so he showed some humility and asked the waiter to serve two jugs of good wine to the guests, charging them only to his own account.
It made the guests laugh and smile, and the atmosphere became lively again.
Peng Zhen finished settling the accounts and left.
Everyone knew that he was looking for a cashier and didn't care.
On the way to the accounting office, he met Chang Qing, who was in charge of purchasing, and Peng Zhen said a few words.
"The flower crabs that were supposed to arrive yesterday have been used up today. Many customers are waiting for their dishes. Hurry up and buy some more. The more the merrier."
Chang Qing hurriedly agreed, turned around and left the restaurant, and went to buy goods from a fisherman with whom he had a good relationship.
Hongyuelou's business is so good that it makes other colleagues jealous.
It's a pity that the food they cooked is not as good as Hongyuelou.
I could only watch helplessly as the waiters at Hongyuelou went out to buy groceries again and again, but the supply exceeded demand.
The best thing to do is to curse secretly in your heart and pray that Hongyue Tower will be hit by disaster or unlucky.