"The alliance between your and our two countries, since the country has undertaken the heavy responsibility of resisting the Ming army in advance, your country's side, at least the grain and grass materials, should be allocated to a part of it first, this request should not be too much, right?"

Hearing this, Tokugawa Iemitsu wanted to nod his head and say not too much, but fortunately, the old middle Matsudaira Nobutsuna took the first step and said: "This alliance is still to be discussed, and then the matter will be discussed!" ”

As soon as he heard this, Tokugawa Iemitsu came back to his senses. Yes, I haven't agreed to an alliance yet!

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but glance at this treacherous Jurchen with a little annoyance, how could I feel as cunning as the Han people, and I actually set a trap in my words!

"Your country, surrounded by the sea, with the wisdom of the general, naturally knows the way that is not long-lasting." Fan Wencheng listened, and while he was slightly disappointed in his heart, he continued to persuade, "Although North Korea is mountainous, it is at least better than the islands. The country has sincerity and is willing to concede to North Korea. The Shogun was able to expand his territory and occupy Korea forever without much effort, far more powerful than the previous Toyotomi generals, enough to leave his name in the annals of history and be admired by the descendants of your country! ”

Anyway, if it's a sycophant, he's actually very skillful, but now it's just a different object. Not to mention, after Tokugawa Iemitsu heard this, his anger towards him dissipated a lot.

Fan Wencheng, who had been observing, saw that Tokugawa Iemitsu's expression had changed again, so he continued: "To be honest, my Qing Dynasty is much inferior to the Ming Kingdom in terms of firearms. This is also the reason why even if I entered the Jinggi land of the Ming Kingdom four times in the Qing Dynasty, I threatened the Jingshi of the Ming Kingdom, but in the end I could not defeat the Jingshi. If the bravery of the Qing Dynasty, coupled with your country's firearms, of course, and the strength of the sailors, then the national fortune of the Ming Kingdom will definitely not last long! ”

"Hehe, why did I hear that you Jurchens have suffered several defeats in a row from the Ming army?" Matsudaira Nobutsuna listened, but suddenly smiled, and then asked.

The Japanese infiltrated North Korea, and naturally they caught the North Koreans and were able to ask some information.

However, although the Japanese people have sources, how can the arrested North Koreans know much information, and most of it is hearsay. But this did not prevent Matsudaira from deceitful.

When Fan Wencheng heard this, he couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Ying Erdai, turned his head, and had to admit: "That's right, although the Qing Dynasty did have a faux pas, but as I said just now, it was inferior to firearms and sailors." What I said just now is that I have to enter the land of Gyeonggi in the Ming Kingdom four times, and it is also absolute, and I dare to swear to heaven on this. If the Ming Kingdom is really strong, how can I let the Qing Dynasty soldiers besiege the capital of the Ming Kingdom? If you don't believe me, the general can immediately inquire about the details of these four battles, and I believe that with your country's ability, you should be able to distinguish the true from the false. ”

He didn't tell a lie, at least before Chongzhen's twelfth year, he entered the pass four times, and there was no opponent in the vertical and horizontal passes, which is also an ironclad fact. That's why he dared to speak like that.

When Ying Erdai heard this, he couldn't help but appreciate Fan Wencheng's quick wit, and once again secretly praised His Royal Highness the Regent's wisdom and martial arts, and recognized a good slave with his discernment!

Don't really say it, Tokugawa Iemitsu listened to it, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at his big eyes Fu Inoue Masashige. If you want to talk about things like news, it has to be Masashige Inoue.

Inoue Masashige naturally knew that the stakes were high, and when he saw Tokugawa Iemitsu looking over, he immediately understood it, and even stood up in front of him, bowed down and retired, obviously to verify the matter.

Ometsuke's duty was to monitor the behavior of high-ranking officials of the shogunate, especially the official positions of the daimyos. Although it is only a flag book, it is equivalent to the treatment of a daimyo. Checking whether he is lying or not is one of his jobs. Therefore, as soon as Inoue Masashige came out of the council room, he immediately summoned his right-hand men and began to question those Jurchens separately.

It didn't take long for him to return to the council chamber and nod at Tokugawa Iemitsu.

As soon as Tokugawa Iemitsu saw that the stakes were high, he found an excuse to take a break, and as for what he was going to do, Fan Wencheng also understood it, so naturally he would not have any opinions.

Without outsiders around, Inoue Masashige told Tokugawa Iemitsu: "Lord Shogun, when every Jurchen person talks about these things, the details can match, even if he suddenly interrupts his speech, shifts the questioning, etc., it is the same. And their words and deeds are absolutely sincere, and they are very proud. The Jurchens invaded the Ming Kingdom four times, which should be a real thing. ”

If you pay for it yourself, Tokugawa Iemitsu still believes it. At this time, I couldn't help but be very excited.

To be honest, although he also coveted the continent and the land of the Ming Kingdom, he was still a little worried about the combat power of the Ming Kingdom. However, at this time, I learned that the Ming Kingdom was actually so vulnerable, if it was careless to be besieged by Jurchen soldiers once, then what about the second, third, and fourth times? Every time the Jurchens robbed so many people and materials, did the Ming Congress deliberately not want it?

At this time, Tokugawa Iemitsu had made up his mind, and said to several of his confidants: "This is an opportunity given by Amaterasu, and we must not miss it!" ”

"General, the Jurchens' words cannot be fully believed. They must have had a hard time. Matsudaira Nobutsuna reminded in time, "Otherwise, it would be impossible to take the initiative to come to the door." Next, the general doesn't need to come forward, just let his subordinates test a thing or two, ask the real situation, and then form an alliance with him! ”

He was the elder of the shogunate, and he usually handled government affairs on behalf of Tokugawa Iemitsu, and he had the ability to lead the army to fight wars, suppressing the sensational Shimabara Rebellion. In the original history, it was he who suppressed the Keiyasu Rebellion, which attempted to overthrow the shogunate. It's safe to say that this is a cunning guy.

For his ability, Tokugawa Iemitsu naturally trusts him very much. So, the matter of forming an alliance with the Jurchens was handed over to him to carry out.

Not to mention, Matsudaira Nobutsuna did not live up to Tokugawa Iemitsu's trust. Although they have already decided to take North Korea, and they are already secretly preparing for this. But at this time, he showed that he was not in a hurry, and in the end, Ying Erdai and Fan Wencheng couldn't sit still. After all, the bird-like in Liaodong is in urgent need of grain and grass materials.

So, after revealing some more facts, the two sides finally decided on the alliance. The main contents are as follows:

First, the two countries formed an alliance, in which the Wa state was the brother and the Manchu Qing were the younger brothers. When Dolgon saw Tokugawa Iemitsu, he had to perform the salute first; When Fukulin sees the emperor, he must perform the salute first. In addition, the daughter of the Manchu regent was to marry the son of Tokugawa Iemitsu and marry the Qin and Jin dynasties.

Second, the Manchus had to block the Ming army in Liaodong and not allow the Ming army to attack Korea by land. On the Wa side, they supported the Manchu grain and grass materials to be delivered from the Ezo Sea.

Third, on the coastal side, the Ming State Naval Division was handed over to the Wa State to deal with. If the Ming army came from the sea, it had nothing to do with the Manchus. However, once the Ming Kingdom really landed from the sea and attacked Korea, the Manchus had to send troops to Korea to assist the Japanese army in exterminating the Ming army.

Fourth, when the Wa State gained a firm foothold in Korea, it should not exceed two years at the latest, and the Wa State must send troops to Liaodong to deal with the Ming army together with the Manchu Qing.

Fifth, in the future, if the two countries join forces, if the Ming State is conquered, it will be bounded by the Yellow River, and the north of the Yellow River will be owned by the Manchu Qing Dynasty; South of the Yellow River, it will all belong to the Wa State.

Sixth, the two countries will always be fraternal states and must not attack each other for any reason.

This agreement can be regarded as satisfactory to both parties.

For the Japanese state, the first white occupied the territory of North Korea and had a foothold, which was tantamount to taking advantage. On land, with the Jurchens blocking the Ming army, there would never be a situation where the Japanese army was attacked by the Ming army when it had not gained a firm foothold in Korea. As for the Ming army coming from the sea, the Wa Kingdom already knew what kind of bird the Denglai Sailor was, so they were not worried at all. Besides, just in case, the Wa Kingdom also has other plans.

With two years to run Korea, the Tokugawa shogunate believed that the grain and grass of the army would be solved on the spot, and that it would be possible to make up for the inconvenience of transporting grain and grass from the Japanese country in the previous Toyotomi period, and lay a solid foundation for the victory of the war.

In the future, if the Ming Kingdom is defeated, the most fertile places in the Ming Kingdom's flower world will be owned by the Wa Kingdom, which is also a great benefit.

Therefore, Tokugawa Iemitsu and others were very satisfied, and began to prepare food and grass materials for Kenyu.

As for Ying Erdai and Fan Wencheng, the purpose of the two of them to envoy to the Japanese State has also been achieved. It not only solved the problem of serious short-term food shortage in the Qing Dynasty, but also dragged the Japanese into the water. No matter how short the Japanese were, the firearms and sailors of the Japanese were indeed urgently needed in the Qing Dynasty. If the two countries join forces, they may not be able to defeat the Ming Kingdom!

As for the regent's only daughter to marry into the Wa Kingdom, after all, she is still young at this time, only seven years old, and the nominal first is that if the Qing Dynasty eases up and recovers its strength, it is not a matter of a word to regret marriage. If the strength is not enough, I believe that the regent's heart for the country is probably fine.

What else is called a brother, is it the first to do the ceremony, to be honest, the Qing Dynasty really doesn't care much. Are you crazy to care about these etiquettes when you're starving?

Dolgon's carte blanche didn't have to go back and ask for instructions, and it was decided directly.

Immediately after that, Yingordai returned to Liaodong, reported the matter to Dolgon, and made corresponding preparations. Fan Wencheng, on the other hand, stayed in Edo as a deputy envoy and became a representative in charge of communicating with the Japanese people at any time.

While Tokugawa Iemitsu was fully preparing for the war, there was also a matter that could not be ignored, which had to be solved first so that he could feel at ease, and even held a secret meeting to make some decisions for this purpose.

No, Zheng Zhibao is worrying in his own house, how to send out the alliance between Jianyu and the Japanese people, or is it better to listen to the emperor, there will be other people responsible for delivering the news, he doesn't care?

At this time, Menzi came to announce again, saying that Matsudaira Nobutsuna, the elder of the Tokugawa shogunate, had personally come to the door and was waiting at the door.

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