These two were the main support of their mission in Kyushu. In order to strengthen the alliance, Fr. Louis has also been working to develop the Baptism of Zonglin and convert to Chechedanism.

Zhao Hao arranged for these two people to appear at this time, obviously a naked demonstration! Warn them that they can kick the Kirchi Dan Sect out of Kyushu at any time!

This realization made the two priests unhappy, and they took their leave after breakfast. They had to discuss it individually while Pinto hadn't finished eating.

As soon as the two of them returned to the room, Father Coelho said with a serious expression: "Now not only Otomo Sorin, but also Don Romeo is shaken. Our missionary work in Japan has reached its most dangerous juncture. ”

"Yes, sir." Father Louis nodded, and said thoughtfully: "Now that I think about Colonel Pinto's words, it actually makes sense, we should indeed turn the corner and consider peaceful coexistence with the Ming Dynasty." ”

After the Sixth Heavenly Demon King, who took control of Kyoto, had already shown clear anti-religious tendencies, the Church had decided to make Kyushu the main mission area. We are going to make every effort to establish a foundation here, and then spread to Honshu, Shikoku and other regions. That's why they hit the attention of Nagasaki Port...... If the Japanese daimyos, instigated by this Zhao Gongzi, collectively oppose the Chechi Dan Sect, then they may really have to give up their efforts.

"The power of this Zhao Gongzi has obviously surpassed that of the original King of the Pure Sea, and he can be called the King of the East Asian Sea, so it is not impossible for us to retreat to the level of the year." As a high-ranking Jesuit officer, Coelho can still judge the situation and know how to advance and retreat. "But only if we have adequate guarantees, both for trade and for mission."

"Yes." Father Louis nodded, and the two began to discuss the details nervously.

~~

In that room, after breakfast, Zhao Hao, who could not represent the Ming Dynasty, and Otomo Zonglin, who could not represent Kyushu, signed the covenant of the "Oita Treaty".

The Otomo family officially recognized the monopoly of the Ming Royal Shipping Company on the Japanese sea, and the Otomo family and its subordinate forces gave up the naval army before the lunar month of this year, and obtained the protection of the Tamna Garrison Coast Guard Force at a price of 1 million taels of silver a year. and pay 500,000 taels of compensation for the previous recklessness. Among them, 200,000 taels were paid in cash, and the rest were used as debts, which were pledged by the gold and silver mountains and timber and sulfur in the territory of the Otomo family, and the annual interest rate was two cents, and it was repaid within five years.

Outside of the treaty, the Otomo family was willing to pay 200,000 taels in exchange for the Ming fleet helping them to send Ouchi Teruhiro across the strait.

"Alright, don't worry, go back." Zhao Hao pointed to the agreement that had not dried on the ink and said: "The group keeps its promise, since it promised to help you send people over, it will definitely be done against all odds." ”

"There are also the Maori family's sailors and Murakami's sailors......" Zong Linba looked at Zhao Hao, and said: "In the future, I will also trouble the son." ”

"That's going to have to pay for it." Zhao Hao frowned. Little Japan is always grinding and chirping like this, and there is something to say not to finish at one time.

"Then add another 200,000 taels." Otomo Zonglin gritted his teeth and said.

"Not enough." Zhao Hao picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Two hundred thousand taels, only enough to deal with the cost of one of them." Wang Rulong said coldly from the side: "And there are three Murakami water armies, the Noshima family, the Lai Island family, and the Injima family, and they are the top water armies in Japan!" There are a total of four water armies, do you only pay for one, and do you want to prostitute three for nothing? You're beautiful! ”

"That's it, a fixed price, a million taels." Zhao Hao raised a finger and said, "The naval battle before the Maori army was driven out of Kyushu, we are all covered." ”

"This ......" Zong Lin took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, if he agreed, he would have to pay 300,000 taels of interest every year, and he wouldn't be able to pay it off in eight lifetimes. He had no choice but to turn his heart sideways and tell his biggest secret in this battle: "It is true that there are three families in the Murakami Water Army, but Childe only needs to face one in this battle." ”

"Oh?" Zhao Hao pretended to be puzzled and asked, "What do you mean?" ”

"First of all, the Injima family, as one of the Murakami navy most trusted by the Mori family, remained in the Seto Inland Sea to guard against a sneak attack by the Shikoku or Oda clans. Therefore, the only people who cooperate with the Maori Navy to fight are Noh Island and Lai Daojia. ”

After a pause, Zong Lin said with some complacency: "And Lao Qu has already taken advantage of the huge profits of the Nanban trade, and he has taken ...... Oh no, I returned to Murakami Buji, the lord of the Noshima Navy. Although the Nanban trade no longer exists, it can trade with the Celestial Empire ......"

"It's trade with the Tamna Chamber of Commerce." Zhao Gongzi coughed and reminded him.

"Hey!" Zong Lin hurriedly slapped himself and said: "It is to trade with the Tamna Chamber of Commerce, and the huge profits will far exceed the Nanban trade." The Nojima Navy will definitely keep its promise and backstab the Maori family at the most critical moment. ”

Saying that, he smiled shyly: "So, in fact, Childe's fleet only needs to deal with the family of the sailors who came to the island, so is 200,000 taels enough?" ”

"No, no, that's not how the accounts are calculated." Zhao Hao shook his head categorically and said: "You have to understand, things change all the time, and your enemies will also adjust their subordinates according to the implementation situation - Mao Liyuan is known as the first wise general in the Western Kingdom, and the use of soldiers like a god is definitely above you, there is no reason to know our existence, and still follow the same step." "Standby station

"This ...... Rather. Zong Lin nodded, and had to admit that what Zhao Gongzi said was very reasonable.

"He has to guard against the possibility that we will intervene and block the Guanmen Strait." Zhao Hao spread his hands and said: "So either withdraw from Kyushu immediately, or mobilize reinforcements for reinforcements." You're his old rival, what do you think he's going to choose? ”

"If the army is withdrawn, the Mori family will not be able to get their hands on Kyushu for a long time." Zong Lin pondered carefully and said: "Yuan is very old, and he had a serious illness the year before last, so he had to ask the general's imperial doctor to come and treat him. This time, he took advantage of the battle between me and the Ryuzoji family and sent a large army across the sea, but he did not personally lead the troops, but let his two sons lead the battle, which shows that his body can no longer support the expedition. ”

So the old man judged that he would not give up easily this time. The old man is always worried that time is running out, and there is no chance to do it again, even the first wise general is not exempt from vulgarity. "Otherwise, it must be your enemy who knows you best, Zonglin's judgment of Maori Yuan is completely correct.

Zhao Hao secretly praised him, and said with a white look: "So Mao Liyuan is likely to transfer the island water army to the south to help in the war." And when the Nojima Navy saw that the Injima family was also coming, they might not dare to betray the Maori family again. Therefore, we must prepare with the specifications of dealing with the four water armies, do you think it is reasonable? ”

"Hop...... Plausible. "Master Zonglin, who lifted a stone and hit his own feet, wiped his sweat, and generally Lao Wang was kidney deficient.

"So one million taels is a very real price." Zhao Hao couldn't say anything: "The four of them can produce more than 1,000 warships, nearly 20,000 sailors, and I only accept 1 million taels from you, it's just a friendship giveaway, okay?" ”

"Yes, yes, but the villain really can't take out ......" Lao Wang made a bitter face, and was about to cry.

In fact, this battle is the third stage of this punishment campaign, and it is also the final decisive battle, even if no one pays for it, Zhao Hao is also ready to annihilate the Maori Navy and the Mishima Navy Army!

But don't the Japanese love to give military money to others? Of course, Zhao Gongzi has to knock a good bamboo bar!

~~

At this moment, Zong Huan sent an envoy to ask for a meeting and sent a savior to Zong Lin - Hakata's merchant Shimai clan.

Hakata is the most important commercial city on the island of Kyushu. The focus of the battle between the Mori family and the Otomo family, Tachibanayama Castle, is the county seat of Hakata. The long-term offensive and defensive war between the two families naturally greatly affected the Shimai family's industry and business, so the Shimai clan began to fund Otomo Sorin's money and food in order to drive the Mori family out of Hakata as soon as possible.

The 200,000 taels of silver that Zong Lin promised to pay to Zhao Gongzi was going to be borrowed from the Shimai clan. As soon as he saw the God of Wealth coming, he hurriedly begged, "Brother help me." ”

The Shimai clan gave him a reassuring look, and then leaned over and saluted Zhao Gongzi respectfully.

Zhao Hao didn't know him, but Ma Yinglong did, and whispered in Gongzi's ear: "He went to Tamluo to mediate for Tsushima Island the other time." ”

"Oh, 10,000 taels of silver, it's too picky." Zhao Gongzi, who is known for his forgetfulness, immediately remembered the exact number of gifts given by the other party.

Ma Yinglong is sweating, the son is now knocking on the bamboo pole, and his appetite is getting bigger and bigger.

"Why did you ask to see Ben Gongzi?" Zhao Hao ...... to this fat sheep Oh no, the merchant said, "If you're here for the trade between Tsushima and the Li Dynasty, then please go back." Master Zonglin of Kyushu has ordered that in the future, the foreign trade of the entire Kyushu Island will be monopolized by the Tamna Chamber of Commerce. ”

People are not profitable and do not get up early, and the reason why this Shimai clan ran for Tsushima Island was because he opened up a trade route from Busan to Hakata via Tsushima. In addition to targeting the Portuguese, the Treaty of Oita also excluded these Japanese merchants from overseas trade.

The Shimai clan had already learned about this from Yoshioka Zonghuan, so he said without changing his face: "Since it is an agreement between the prince of the Heavenly Dynasty and Kyushu to explore the topic, the villain naturally happily obeyed it. ”

"Oh?" Zhao Hao gently put down the teacup, looked at this neatly dressed and extraordinary-looking Japanese businessman, and asked, "Then who are?" ”

"The villain is here on behalf of the merchants of Hakata and Sakai City, and is willing to pay two million taels to hire the Celestial Empire fleet to destroy the Mishima Naval Army!" The Shimai clan replied in a deep voice.

When the "hiss......" landed, the room was full of shock, Wang Rulong and Ma Yinglong were so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths, and said that these Japanese are too rich! This battle will make all the money that Childe used to build Galen's ship......

Zhao Hao also made the Japanese businessman's super doubling startled, but soon he looked like normal. If Hakata is the number one commercial city in Kyushu, then Sakai is the number one commercial city in Japan.

And Sakai did not belong to any daimyo but was a neutral, autonomous city ruled by merchants. It is home to some of Japan's richest businessmen, and it is not difficult to shell out two million taels.

Businessmen never buy and sell at a loss, and this saying is universal. They must think that spending this money will bring greater benefits, so they will open this price!