After sneering in his heart, Hojo Kikujiro bowed down and said: "Please ask Li Gongzi to reply to Father-in-law Ren on his behalf, the Tokugawa Shogun and the shogunate are extremely welcome to Father-in-law Ren to surrender again, and the shogunate is all very honored." ”

At this time, Li Yan also admired the level of this little dwarf who opened his eyes and said nonsense.

It is possible that Tokugawa Hidetada is looking forward to Ren Zhen's dead eunuch going again, after all, Li Yan heard his teacher Shi Feng say that even Tokugawa Iemitsu was ordered to be commensurate with Ren Zhen as an uncle.

But the rest of the shogunate didn't necessarily welcome Ren Shin to Japan again.

After all, if the dead eunuch went once, Japan would have one less Kyushu Island, and if he went a few more times, he might be missing something.

In this case, to say that everyone other than Tokugawa Hidetada and others welcomed Ren Zhen to Japan again, Li Yan felt that it would be possible unless the heads of the shogunate were broken together.

It is very likely that even Tokugawa Hidetada did not welcome any real person to Japan.

But Li Yan has no intention of exposing the lies of the dwarf in front of him - what if the heads of these dwarf people are really broken?

After settling down, Li Yan smiled again and said, "I will definitely convey the kindness of your country's Tokugawa General and the shogunate to Father-in-law Ren." ”

After Hojo Kikujiro bowed down again to thank him, Li Yan continued: "The teacher under me also has a good personal relationship with Ren's father-in-law, so I also attach great importance to this matter.

However, Daming's face was not embarrassed, and he hoped that Mr. Hojo would pay tribute to the Tokugawa Shogun after he returned, and Mr. Li Yan thanked him on behalf of the family teacher. ”

Hojo Kikujiro bowed down again and said, "Hai, I must bring the words." ”

It's just that after finishing speaking, Hojo Kikujiro said in an unkind tone: "But, the death of that ronin samurai, has any of your country confessed to me Japan?" ”

Li Yan said with a smile: "If you explain the confession on the face, then Li Yan can only tell Mr. Hojo, no."

Whether it is a breach of contract or a war, no matter what kind of price is paid, there will be no explanation to your country, and the face of the Ming Dynasty will never have the slightest impact. ”

Hojo Kikujiro nodded, and after drinking a cup of tea, he asked, "Then what about Li Gongzi's opinion?" ”

Hojo Kikujiro is not a fool, and he understands the meaning of Li Yan's words very clearly.

There will be no explanation on the surface, in fact, it is the tone of the negotiation on this matter, and Li Yan even said such words as breaking the contract and war, which shows Daming's attitude towards this matter.

In other words, judging from the performance, the death of that ronin must have died in vain, and neither Daming nor Japan would have any explanation for him or his family.

However, that is only on the surface, as for secretly?

Kikujiro Hojo was eager to hear what new tricks Li Yan could say.

At the very least, we have to strive for more benefits.

Li Yan couldn't see even a trace of anger on Hojo Kikujiro's face, and he couldn't help but secretly admire this person's qi cultivation kung fu in his heart, so he immediately continued: "In Li's opinion, a mere ronin samurai is only afraid that it is far more important than ten catties of Fushou ointment. ”

Seeing that Hojo Kikujiro wanted to refute, Li Yan smiled and said: "Li also knows that your country is rich in silver, but the price of this Fushou ointment, presumably Mr. Hojo is also clear."

So, Mr. Hojo thinks that the life of a ronin samurai is important? Or is ten catties of Fushou paste more important? ”

Even if Hojo Kikujiro was unwilling, he had to admit that the life of a samurai was far less important than ten catties of Fushou ointment.

But the Li Gongzi in front of him is simply changing the concept.

Is this the death of a samurai now?

Obviously, no.

This matter has now risen to the level of Japan's national face.

If you want face for the Han emperor of the Ming Dynasty, don't the shoguns and emperors of Japan lose face?

Of course, a samurai is far less important than ten catties of Fushou ointment, so ten catties of Fushou ointment is actually far less important than the face of Japan.

But the son-in-law named Li Yan in front of him turned the face problem of Japan into a problem of the life of a ronin samurai, and put forward a disposal plan.

It's really shameless!

Kikujiro, who scolded wildly in his heart, retorted: "Li Gongzi is really eloquent, but no matter how you say it, it is an indisputable fact that my Japanese ronin samurai was executed by Ling Chi.

It's like what Li Gongzi just said, Daming's face is important, what about my Japanese face? ”

Li Yan said with a smile: "There is no other meaning in the next place, it's just that this ronin warrior is the first to commit the crime, and I am the last to deal with it, which is also an indisputable fact, because even if the Japanese emperor wants to give an explanation to his subjects, it is not difficult." ”

Hojo Kikujiro's face remained unchanged, but he continued to scold in his heart.

Whether it was this ronin who committed the crime first or the Ming businessman who was at fault first, there is no way to investigate now, after all, so many days have passed, even if it is investigated, it is estimated that it will drag on for ten days and half a month.

And this time is quite short.

The question is, if the Ming Dynasty drags it up, can Japan drag it out?

Zheng Zhilong's fleet can ignore Japan's so-called coastal defense - in fact, Japan's small sampans do not have the capital comparable to Zheng Zhilong's South China Sea fleet.

Although it is not clear how Zheng Zhilong came to the vicinity of the Sea of Japan recently, this force is real.

And what's even more frightening is that, according to the grapevine, Daming now has two such fleets, and the third is also being formed.

This gap between an ant and an elephant is really desperate.

Whether it is Korea or the Ming Dynasty, the samurai of Japan can run rampant, but they are by no means the winners who have the last laugh.

This kind of opponent who can reign over the world again as soon as he is given a breather is terrible.

Now this son named Li Yan has changed his concept or such a scoundrel-like attitude, which makes Hojo Kikujiro's teeth itch with hatred.

But he didn't have the courage to turn his face.

Li Yan ignored Hojo Kikujiro's face and said with a smile: "Li Yan has already said just now, Ren's father-in-law has confessed, so this time the death of the ronin is like this, why don't you discuss the matter of ten catties of Fushou ointment?" ”

Li Yan's understatement attitude made Hojo Kikujiro even more unhappy, and he took a few deep breaths before he spoke: "Since Father-in-law Ren attaches so much importance to his friendship with General Tokugawa, what is a mere ten catties of Fushou ointment?" ”

Knowing that things can't be done is not wise.

Hojo Kikujiro thinks that he is not a fool, not to mention that Tokugawa Hidetada also confessed before he came, so it is impossible to turn his face.

It is only true to fight for some benefits for the shogunate.

But Li Yan smiled and said, "Then Mr. Hojo means that even these ten catties of Fushou paste are exempted?" Then Li Yan would like to thank him. ”

Hojo Kikujiro almost squirted all the blood on Li Yan's body in one mouthful, and after calming down, Hojo Kikujiro said: "The life of a samurai, even if it is not worth ten catties of Fushou ointment, it is impossible to die in vain."

What's more, such a matter involves the face of my Japanese emperor, what is the value of just ten catties of Fushou ointment? ”

After speaking, Hojo Kikujiro stretched out another hand, and his index finger and middle finger made a scissor shape together, and said, "At least two hundred catties!" ”

Hojo Kikujiro knew very well in his heart the value of Fushou ointment, and the value of two hundred catties of Fushou ointment was definitely not below two thousand taels of gold.

But even if there were two thousand taels of gold, there was no place to get two hundred catties of Fushou ointment.

Even if the cost of this thing from Daming to Japan is half lower, it is close to 1,000 taels of gold.

Li Yan sneered, then held back his laughter, and apologized: "Mr. Hojo, don't blame, it's Li Yan who is rude." ”

Hojo Kikujiro's face turned pale and said, "What, Li Gongzi thinks it's a lion opening his mouth below?" ”

Li Yanxin said that the lion? You look like this, you are a toad to death, and the lion opens your mouth?

What kind of virtue have you cultivated, and you don't have a little bit in your heart?

After waving his hand, Li Yan continued: "The reason why Fushou Paste is more expensive than gold is not only because of its medicinal effect, but also because the yield is extremely rare.

Not to mention Li Yan, even Father-in-law Ren himself is here, and he doesn't dare to give 200 catties of Fushou paste to Mr. Hojo. ”

Hojo Kikujiro's expression was gloomy, and he said with a cold face: "The friendship between General Tokugawa and Ren's father-in-law, as well as the face of my Emperor of Japan, can't he still deserve two hundred catties of Fushou ointment?" ”

Li Yan smiled bitterly, spread his hands and said, "Even if it is worth five hundred catties of Fushou ointment, there must be so many, right?" Fifty pounds, one or two more is gone. ”

Hojo Kikujiro leaned in the direction of Li Yan and said, "One hundred and fifty catties, no matter how little, I'd rather be a broken jade in Japan!" As for the friendship between Father-in-law Ren and the general of my family, I can't say that I have to put it aside first? ”

Li Yan's expression suddenly became weird.

Damn, it's not going to be easy to do today.

These dwarves are too small, and when they first stretched out their hands, they thought that this grandson dared to open his mouth to ask for 500 catties, but he never thought that he would ask for 200 catties.

I raised the price to fifty catties, and this dwarf actually lowered the price to one hundred and fifty catties!

He Qiniang, I already knew what Lao Tzu was talking nonsense to you, so I might as well just promise you 200 catties.

Now, if you agree to this dwarf's request of 150 catties, you can't think that you are afraid of the threat of his jade crush?

If you really dare to break it, break one now and show it to your son?

But if you don't agree to this one hundred and fifty catties, even if you reduce the price to one hundred catties, then there will be a large batch of goods in your hands like this.

Although this thing is not worried about selling, the feeling of this pit person is more refreshing and exciting than the feeling of making money, isn't it?

Especially thinking of the appearance of the shogunate, the actual controller of these dwarf people, each holding a smoking gun, Li Yan felt that this feeling was really good.

After thinking about it, Li Yan simply said: "Mr. Hojo thinks too much, a hundred catties, no matter how much it is, even if it is a war, it is impossible to have one or two more!" ”

Hojo Kikujiro sighed, and said head-on: "Li Gongzi is really good at bargaining, if he abandons Confucianism and engages in business, it is not difficult to be afraid of being rich in the world." ”

Li Yan smiled and said to Hojo Kikujiro: "Mr. Hojo has worked hard from afar, but I don't know how many of this hundred catties of Fushou paste are Mr. Hojo's?" ”

Hojo Kikujiro's expression suddenly darkened.

Although he was favored by Tokugawa Hidetada in the Tokugawa shogunate, when it came to the quota that could be allocated to Fukushou cream, even Hojo Kikujiro himself didn't believe it.

It's just that this 100 catties of Fushou paste is half more than the bottom line that Tokugawa Hidetada gave himself at the beginning, 50 catties.

Or can you be rewarded with something?

Li Yan looked at Hojo Kikujiro's expression in his eyes, and asked with a smile: "Li Yan dares to ask Mr. Hojo, does Mr. Hojo know what is the highest level of doing business?" ”

Hojo Kikujiro said: "Well, it's probably just a book of ten thousand profits." ”

Li Yan smiled and said: "No, no, a million profits, that is also to seek profit, this is just the behavior of ordinary businessmen."

Students believe that the highest level of doing business is to make no profit. ”

Kikujiro Hojo, who felt that something was flashing in his head, even became a little short of breath, and said in a hoarse voice: "No Ben? And how to make profits? ”

Li Yan said with a smile: "As the saying goes, if people don't do it for themselves, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed." And how can Mr. Hojo not think about himself? ”

Hojo Kikujiro forced his concentration and stabilized his breathing, which seemed to be a little heavy, before he said indifferently: "Please understand what Li Gongzi said." ”

Li Yan smiled: "Doesn't Mr. Hojo have an answer in his heart?" ”

Kikujiro Hojo replied crisply, "No! ”

Li Yan deliberately laughed before continuing: "What does Mr. Hojo think of Fushou Ointment?" ”

Hojo Kikujiro said: "Nature is a miracle medicine that can cure all diseases, and it can strengthen the body for a long time, making people want to be immortal.

It's just that I don't know what Li Gongzi said about seeking profit without capital, what does it have to do with this Fushou ointment? ”

Li Yan said with a smile: "Mr. Hojo, don't worry, this naturally has a lot to do with it, otherwise why would Li Yan put these two unrelated things together?" Isn't it a delay in Mr. Hojo's time? ”

Hojo Kikujiro's breathing became uncontrollably heavy again—and as he got closer and closer to what he had secretly guessed in his heart, the feeling of uneasiness in his heart became more and more unstoppable.

Li Yan slowly diverted the topic and said: "There was once a sage named Xunzi among my Han people, who believed that human nature was inherently evil.

In other words, after birth, people already have the instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

And profit-seeking, in fact, is human nature, I don't know what Mr. Hojo thinks? ”

Kikujiro Hojo nodded and said, "Naturally, that's the case." There have been many sages in the history of your country, and the words they say and the knowledge they teach are all the best in the world, but unfortunately, your country does not pay much attention to it?

Especially Mr. Dongpo, who is a great talent who has not been born for thousands of years, but finally ended up depressed, which is really embarrassing. ”