From the first sight of Xia Jun, Shimazu Hisamoto and others were always in shock.
In fact, the clothes Xia Jun wore were completely different from today's customs and habits, and from the Ming people they knew.
"These people are indeed rebellious. They don't even abide by the inherent traditions of Ming people."
"And their hair. Ming Dynasty has a saying: the hair and skin of the body are given by parents and they dare not damage them. But they are like monks."
Everyone around him was talking, and Shimazu Hisamoto heard them all.
Because he was on Kyushu Island, close to Nagasaki, the center of Japan's foreign trade, Shimazu Hisamoto met many Akira people.
He boasted that he understood the nature of Ming people.
But when I met Xia Jun today, it was completely different.
Not only was the other party not humble, but they were very proud, looking at them with deep contempt.
Then came the fancy costumes.
Obviously, the impact of changes in customs is the greatest. It is not just a change of clothes or hairstyle, but also contains profound cultural significance.
Shimazu Hisamoto was not sure what kind of person he was about to face.
When he arrived at the largest blessing boat, he saw a tall but slightly thin young man standing opposite.
Instinct told him that this young soldier should have the highest status here.
Because this person was surrounded by many guards, the scene of stars shining over the moon was even more majestic than Tokugawa Iemitsu.
The military uniform worn by this young soldier seems to be no different from the others. It is pure white and spotless. The only exception is that there are several rows of mixed-color stripes embroidered on the left chest. I don't know what they mean.
The hat on his head is also very simple, with only a slightly protruding brim in the front. In the middle is a shining golden badge, which also has an unknown meaning.
What makes him different from others is that he is wearing a large cloak made of expensive fur.
Ever since he boarded the ship, Shimazu Hisamoto has been sizing up the unfamiliar Xia Jun.
He found that none of the soldiers walking around on the ship were wearing helmets or armor, and there were no swords or other melee weapons around them.
Although there are some people holding strange-style iron cannons, wouldn't they suffer big losses if they engage in close combat?
This largest ship was equipped with cannons at the bow and stern.
The style of the artillery is a bit strange, but the size is still moderate.
In addition, there are two strange iron pipes in front, two in back, three rows up and down, four in each row, and their purpose is completely unknown.
Shimazu Hisamoto was not surprised at all that Xia Jun had artillery on his ship.
During the Battle of Luliang, the Japanese navy was defeated by the Ming Dynasty coalition forces because there were no artillery on board.
At this time, it seems that the number of artillery on the Xia military ships is not even as high as that of the Ming Dynasty coalition forces at that time.
"This is General Zuo Hua, the Minister of the Navy of our Xia Kingdom. If you have anything, you can report it to him."
Although he was not able to go to Busan, he claimed to understand the reality of Xia Kingdom's navy. Shimazu Hisamoto was in a very good mood and did not care about the other party's words.
He adhered to Japanese etiquette and bowed heavily.
"I am Shimazu Kumoto, the retainer of the Satsuma Domain, and I have come here to take note of you on the orders of the shogun."
Zuo Hua waved his hand and scanned Shimazu Hisamoto and others up and down with his one eye.
"I wonder what your envoy has to do?"
Shimazu Hisamoto had already thought of his words.
"Our country has learned that North Korea has been attacked by barbarians from Liaodong and is about to be destroyed. Although I don't know why your country came to North Korea, there are a large number of overseas Chinese in our country in Busan. Their safety makes the shogunate very worried, so our country
Request to send troops to land in Busan to protect our expatriates."
Zuo Hua listened carefully and couldn't help laughing on the spot.
"Go back and tell your General Da'ao that your overseas Chinese in Busan will be protected by our army and will not suffer any harm."
Shimazu Hisamoto immediately seized the opportunity and asked: "Can the general really guarantee the safety of our overseas Chinese? If they are injured, how should we tell the difference?"
He planned to force Zuo Hua into a corner and take advantage of the opportunity to achieve his goal.
Unexpectedly, Zuo Hua was quite indifferent and said lazily: "A loss is a loss, and they are not my people of Xia Kingdom. If you can't bear it, just take the person back."
Shimazu Hisamoto's head felt like it had been trampled by thousands of horses, making a roaring noise.
Is this still the country of etiquette he knew?
This scoundrel's attitude and careless speech make him feel as if he is dealing with ants instead of the precious lives of Japanese people.
Shimazu Hisamoto became fierce and his tone increased.
"The life of every Japanese is extremely valuable. If your army cannot guarantee the safety of the Japanese, we will come to protect ourselves."
Zuo Hua raised his hand and pointed to the sea in the east, his tone was very sharp.
"As long as your Japanese troops dare to cross the central line of the strait, we will regard it as a war provocation. All consequences arising therefrom will be borne by you."
Shimazu Hisamoto had no idea that they came here just to provoke and then get an excuse to start a war. As a result, these Xia soldiers actually issued a war warning on their own initiative.
Aren't they afraid?
Just these old lucky boats?
In any case, although the provocative task was not completed, the goal was achieved.
Shimazu Hisamoto still maintains a humble appearance.
"What the general said, I will report to the shogun truthfully. I sincerely do not want the relationship between our two countries to deteriorate. This is what we do not want to see."
Zuo Hua laughed and didn't care.
"As long as you don't come over, we will be friends. If you insist on giving it a try, then just give it a try."
At this point in the conversation, there is no need to continue.
Shimazu Hisamoto and others returned at this point.
Before he even returned to his own ship, he couldn't control his smile.
"These Xia people will definitely pay the price for their arrogance. And the feudal lord's grand goal will definitely be achieved."
Watching the Japanese envoy walking further and further away, Zuo Hua's eyes narrowed.
"Report this situation to Dongzhi immediately."
When Liu Yiyuan learned that there was something strange happening in Japan, he did not dare to neglect it and reported it to the headquarters again.
Before the others could do anything, Zuo Mengeng immediately became nervous.
"The Japanese are very likely to want to take advantage of the fire. Immediately tell the front line that they must remain vigilant and be prepared for war with the Japanese."
Huang Zongxi was startled.
"At the time of the Imjin Japanese Rebellion, Japan was unable to recover for decades. They didn't dare to attack rashly, right?"
Zuo Mengeng was not so optimistic.
In this world, no one understands Japanese people better than him.
"Believe me, Japanese people will definitely take risks."
Although the order to remind the front line to be careful has been issued, Zuo Menggeng was still worried. After thinking about it, he simply set off for Jeju Island.
Only by being closer to the front line can we grasp the situation faster and respond at any time.