"Who are you? How dare you tie up the head of my family? Naito Ruan asked loudly as he struggled desperately.

"He's the one who tied him!" Behind him, a big man said to Naito Ruan.

Naito Ruan heard from the other party's language that the other party was a Japanese national, so he shouted in an even more angry language: "Which unit are you from? ”

"Less nonsense. You'll know when you get to the place. Come on! A person behind him kicked Naito Ruan in the ass fiercely.

Naito Ruan stopped talking, and together with Konishi Yukicho, he was driven by the other party into a secluded alley in Wangjing City.

At this time, Konishi Yukinaga was under the influence of alcohol, completely unaware that he was kidnapped, and he hummed while being dragged forward by the other two.

I don't know how long I walked, and the group came to the concert hall in Wangjing City. Originally, this hall was the official office of the Joseon court that was in charge of the royal family's meals. After the Japanese invaded Wangjing, this place has been deserted.

"General Kitano, we have brought Yukicho Konishi here as you ordered." Entering the gate of the concert hall, a big man dragging Konishi to a general standing by the door wearing the uniform of a deputy general of the Japanese cavalry said.

"Bring it in. Tie them to a tree in the yard. The lieutenant general known as Kitano ordered.

Yukinaga Konishi and Ruan Naito were both tied to the stout black locust tree in the courtyard of the concert hall.

"Bastard! Who are you? How dare you tie up General Ben! After a cool breeze all the way, Konishi gradually woke up from his drunkenness. When he saw that he was tied to a tree by a group of people wearing Japanese uniforms, he immediately asked angrily.

"Sobering up? To tell you, we are the retainers of General Kiyomasa Kato. I tied you up this time just to force my master to be released. Kitano walked up to Konishi Yukicho and said.

"Bastard! You're a rebellion! Your master does not listen to the command and acts on his own. He deserves it. Besides, what does this have to do with me? As soon as Konishi Yukicho heard that the other party was Kato Kiyomasa's retainer, he suddenly had a bottom in his heart, and he angrily reprimanded the other party.

"Nothing to do with you? It was because you advocated peace with the Ming Dynasty that my master took the risk and killed the Ming envoy halfway. And it's you, when my master was about to successfully intercept and kill the Ming envoy, you brought someone to arrive and arrested my master for questioning. Kitano said, staring at Konishi Yukicho.

"Your master has disobeyed orders. Have I been commanded to bring him back and ask him if he is guilty? If I hadn't stopped his reckless behavior in time, the consequences would have been even more serious if he had killed the envoy.

"At that time, my master of your family may not be dealt with by military law, he will lose his head. You don't know what to do, let me go. Otherwise, once the commander-in-chief arrives with his people, you will definitely die! Konishi continued to lash out at Kitano.

"I can't do that much. I have already sent someone to send a message to the commander-in-chief, as long as you release my master, I will definitely release you. Kitano said resolutely.

"If there is a master, there must be a servant, just as reckless and impatient." Konishi Yukinaga saw that it was difficult to convince the other party, so he had to wait patiently.

When it was dark, Ukita Hideya, the commander-in-chief of the Japanese army, who had received the news, personally led his troops to arrive and surrounded the entire concert hall.

"Let Kitano come out and speak!" Ukita Hideya said to Kitano's men, who were standing guard in front of the dengakan.

After a while, Kitano walked out. Seeing that it was the commander-in-chief who arrived, Kitano stepped forward to salute.

"I heard that you tied up General Konishi Yukinaga?" Ukita Hideya asked Kitano coldly.

"Yes." Kitano replied.

"Why?"

"Because it was because of him, my master was arrested and punished, so I want to exchange him for my master."

"Bastard! Do you know? You're blackmailing me. ”

"As long as I put it back to my master, I will let him go."

"And what if I don't let it go?"

"I ...... I'll kill him! ”

"Do you know the consequences of your doing this?"

"Yes."

"You know it's still doing this?"

"For my master to be released, I dare to do anything."

"Well, he's a man who values love and righteousness. I think so, it was a capital offense for you to act like this, but for the sake of your loyalty to your master, I will spare you this time. As long as you let the people inside, I will not cure you. ”

"What about my master?"

"He violated military law, so naturally he still has to be punished. However, don't worry, he won't die

Finish. ”

"No, I can't. As long as my master is not released for a day, I will not release anyone for a day. I only let my master come out in person. ”

"I said, why do you have a tendon in your head? I've already said what I need to say, if you continue to carry it to the end, there is only one way out. Do you understand? ”

"Anyway, my life was given by my master, and for him, even death is worth it."

While Ukita Hideya was talking to Kitano, the ninjas of the Japanese country who had secretly infiltrated the concert hall had already begun to act. Yoshino led the Michiko Kato sisters and a dozen ninjas to make full use of the facilities in the concert hall as a cover, and quietly approached the place where Yukinaga Konishi was bound.

"Up."

At Yoshino's order, the Kato sisters jumped up and knocked the two Japanese soldiers who were guarding Konishi Yukicho to the ground.

Hearing the movement, the other soldiers in the courtyard rushed up, preparing to besiege the dozen ninjas who were guarding Konishi Yukinaga.

"The commander-in-chief is outside. Whoever dares to rush up will be killed! Yoshino shouted.

While Yoshino rescued Yukinaga Konishi, the three ninjas who had sneaked to the gate of the concert hall also saw the opportunity to jump down and subdue Kitano in the air.

With a wave of his hand, a large number of Japanese soldiers poured into the hall.

Kitano's subordinates in the museum saw that Kitano was caught, and they threw away their weapons one after another and stopped resisting.

"Konishi-kun, I'm frightened." Looking at Yukinaga Konishi, who was untied from the tree, Ukita Hideya said.

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, for saving your life." President Konishi stepped forward to thank him.

"Yoshino, take your people and escort Konishi-kun back to rest." Ukita Hideya ordered Yoshino.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief. General Konishi, please. Yoshino promised, and led the Japanese ninjas on the scene to escort Konishi Yukinaga and Naito Ruan away from the scene.

"Take it away." Ukita Hideya looked at Kitano's opponent, who was still holding his neck unconvinced after being tied, and ordered to go down.

The next day, Kitano was executed in accordance with the law. Kiyomasa Kato was given a demotion.

Ukita Hideya ordered the decision to punish Kato Kiyomasa and Kitano to all the Japanese army units in Wangjing City, and solemnly warned the Japanese army in the city that if anyone obstructed the peace negotiations between the Ming and Japanese warnates, they would be killed!

After being kidnapped, Konishi Yukiyoshi became ill and had to rest in bed at home.

Shen Weijing heard the news that Konishi Yukicho was sick, and hurried to Konishi's residence to visit.

The person in charge of receiving Shen Weijing was Naito Ruan, a retainer of President Konishi, who heard Shen Weijing report to his home, and hurriedly went inside to ask President Konishi if he received him.

As soon as President Konishi heard that it was the Ming Dynasty and the envoy Shen Weijing who came to visit, he hurriedly instructed Naito Ruan to invite Shen Weijing into the inner house to receive him.

Under the guidance of Naito Ruan, Shen Weijing entered the bedroom where Yukicho Konishi was resting.

"Yo, Lord Shen. How do you have time to come to the Humble House? Hurry up, please take a seat. When Shen Weijing walked into President Konishi's bedroom, President Konishi was already dressed and stood at the door to welcome Shen Weijing's arrival.

"I heard that General Konishi occasionally felt a cold, and Shen came to visit. I wonder if your body is healed? Shen Weijing asked with concern. Shen Weijing is fluent in Chinese, and he has no difficulty communicating with President Konishi.

"It's not a serious illness, it's just a little frightened, plus the cold wind blows, and I have a cold. It's no big deal. Konishi said.

"It's the first time I've visited, and I don't know what you like, so I'll prepare a little bit of courtesy, not a respect, and I hope to smile and accept." Shen Weijing brought some of the gold and silver jewelry that Liu Chenglong gave him when the city was opened. As he spoke, he opened the cloth bag containing the gold, silver, and jewels and placed them on the table.

"Ouch, look at you, Lord Shen. I didn't know what to say when I first visited. When President Konishi saw the shiny treasures scattered on the table, his eyes lit up.

"We all know that General Konishi loves peace, and this peace between the two countries was brought about by you despite your differences. In the future, Shen will inevitably cooperate with you. I hope that General Konishi will take care of him. ”

"No problem. It seems that Lord Shen is as eager as I am to see the armistice between the two countries reconciled. Then we will work together to achieve an outcome that is satisfactory to both sides. You may be seated, please be seated. Xiao Xifei, hurry up and serve tea. President Konishi respectfully invited Shen Weijing to sit on the chair.

"Thank you, General Konishi." Shen Weijing sat down politely.

"Lord Shen, since you and I are both peace envoys, we will have to deal with each other often in the future. For the sake of convenience, I think you and I will be called brothers in the future. ”

"Okay. General Konishi is older, so how about I call you Brother Konishi? ”

"Then I'll call you Brother Shen."

"Hahaha......"

"Hahaha......"

The two businessman-born envoys of the two countries had a sense of familiarity at first sight. The two had a great conversation when they first met.

Naito Ruan served the fragrant tea that the Japanese people liked to drink. President Konishi and Shen Weijing chatted while drinking.

"I heard that Brother Shen once came to my country to do business. I don't know what kind of business they do? ”

"Hi. Messy and do everything. Such as clothing, food, household utensils, etc. Anyway, I will do whatever I feel can make money. ”

"I know our country very well."

"I don't know much about it. It's just that I know some of the customs and people of your country, and I also know a little about your Chinese. Otherwise, our brothers will have to ask for an interpreter to talk about today. ”

"Brother Shen, I know a little bit about this, I am simply proficient. Even I'm ashamed of myself. Ha ha. ”

Brother Konishi teased. However, through the past few years of doing business in your country, I still have a good impression of your country. Beautiful scenery, simple folk customs, kind people, and of course, ...... Pretty girl. Ha ha. ”

"Hahaha. It seems that Brother Shen loves this bite very much. Don't worry, if there is a chance in the future, I will get you a few beautiful women, so that Brother Shen can enjoy it. ”

"Hahaha. Dude, you know me. ”

"However, let's get down to business, this peace talk will rely on Brother Shen's mediation, and strive to make peace between the two sides successful."

"Don't worry, I will do my best to the court. But. Brother Xiaoxi can't be idle, your country's side, I hope you will go up and down and grasp the balance of our peace. Only in this way will it be possible for both of us to achieve a successful outcome. ”

"That's nature. I believe that as long as you and my brothers work together, peace negotiations will succeed. ”

"I heard that Brother Xiaoxi was also a famous businessman back then."

Brother Shen said. I'm just doing some medicinal herb business in various countries. is barely able to support his family. You can't compare with Brother Shen. Mr. Konishi seems reluctant to mention his business experience.

Shen Weijing could naturally see what President Konishi was thinking, and immediately bowed his head and said nothing.

During the whole process of the conversation between President Konishi and Shen Weijing, Naito Ruan always stood respectfully behind President Konishi and lost no time in pouring tea for the two. Seeing that the conversation between the two sides fell into a cold state, he hurriedly said to Shen Weijing: "Lord Shen, please drink tea." ”

"Brother Xiaoxi, this little brother is born with a happy eyebrow, I like it very much." Shen Weijing glanced at Naito Ru'an at the moment when he served tea, and found that the other party was not only standing festively, but also serving tea full of water, very clever, and his heart had a good impression of Naito Ru'an.

"This is my retainer, named Ruan Naito, and I call him Konishi Fei. Follow me since I was a child. I trust him. Xiao Xifei, quickly met the Great Ming Yi and the envoy Lord Shen. ”

"Xiao Xifei has seen Lord Shen." Xiao Xifei respectfully saluted Shen Wei.

"You're welcome. The little brother is clever and capable, and his future is limitless. Shen Weijing praised Naito Ru'an.

"Lord Shen has won the prize. I also hope that Lord Shen will help my master a lot in the future. Konishi Fei was grateful. ”

"Well, okay, talking."

"Brother Shen. If you praise him again. He really can't find the north. Ha ha. ”

"Brother Xiaoxi has such a clever retainer, so it can be seen that your subordinates must be able to gather."

"Brother Shen has won awards, awards. Drink tea, drink tea. ”

The two businessmen-born people drank tea and talked freely, so uncomfortable.

"Brother Konishi. Brother, I came to visit you today, first, to see your condition, brother. In addition to this, there is one more thing to ask for......"

"Brother Shen needs my help with something, just say it bluntly. As long as I can do it, I will do my best. ”

"Before I came to Wangjing from Kaesong, I met with the king of Joseon. He asked me to visit the two Korean princes when I came to Wangjing. I wonder if it's possible? ”

During the peace talks, there was no progress on the issue of the return of the two princes. Shen Weijing wanted to take the opportunity to visit President Konishi and asked President Konishi to help him meet the two princes. Shen Weijing felt that if he failed to save the two princes, it was always necessary to see each other.

"This ...... Well, I'll ask for instructions from above for you. I don't think that's a problem. ”

"Then thank you, Brother Konishi."