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"In Xia Zhangyi, I have seen Shogun Tokugawa."

After Tokugawa Ieyasu saw Zhang Yi, who claimed to be a student of the Central Plains, he was immediately attracted by his strange outfit. He has never seen a complete Central Plains Warring States style.

"Sir's outfit is really eye-opening for me."

Zhang Yi said with a smile: "This outfit is to imitate the style of the Central Plains Warring States Period, all walks of life. The general ruled the world, and without adding the sea, it was as convincing as the emperor who swept Liuhe. So I deliberately wore this dress to show respect for the general. ”

After hearing these words, Tokugawa Ieyasu was obviously very happy. At this time, the internal turmoil of the Wa Kingdom had not yet won the reputation of the Warring States, but it was Zhang Yi's words that made Tokugawa Ieyasu think of some things. They are small China, and it seems that there should be a Warring States era.

After the two sat down, Tokugawa Ieyasu's appreciation for Zhang Yi began to slowly manifest. "I heard that Taizu of the Ming Dynasty was not allowed to go to the sea, how could Mr. go to sea and travel to the Wa Kingdom?"

Zhang Yi said with a smile: "Longqing opened the sea and let the Ming Court see the huge profits of sea trade. Emperor Wanli, who was greedy for money, how could he let go of a good opportunity to make a large sum of money. Today's sea ban is actually in name only. This is not the first time that students have traveled to sea. Even if it is a Hongmaoyi person from the Taixi region, it is not known how many people have seen it. The students also thought that if they learned their language with them, they might also travel to the land of Natesi in the future, and maybe there would be unexpected gains. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu nodded and said, "The red-haired people do have a lot of things that we don't have. I've never seen anything like that. If the Ming army was equipped with such sharp weapons, if they wanted to come to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, they would not dare to offend the Ming court. ”

Zhang Yi said with a smile: "I have long heard that General Tokugawa intends to reconcile with the Ming court, and not only captured the Japanese who invaded the maritime frontier of the Ming Dynasty. He also issued an order to close the country and not allow them to go to sea at will. The maritime frontier of our Ming Dynasty has been calm for a long time. Even the well-known officers and soldiers of the Great Song Guard have already begun to believe in Mahayana religion out of boredom, and a few days ago, some blind believers rebelled. As a result, it was unsurprisingly violently suppressed. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu already understands what Zhang Yi said. Especially after Li Chunfang and Wang Haoxian arrived successively. Wasn't it Corning who was on Awaji Island that was violently suppressed?

Tokugawa Ieyasu thought about it, and Corning got angry. That bastard dared to capture Awaji Island. You must know that the former owner of Awaji Island is Tadao Ikeda, the child of his daughter Tohime. If he hadn't succeeded his brother as the lord of the Okayama domain, I'm afraid he would have died at the hands of that kid from Kangning.

Zhang Yi saw that Tokugawa Ieyasu's face turned iron-blue, and guessed what the other party was thinking, but he pretended to know nothing, and asked humbly and cautiously: "General, why did your face become so ugly?" Did you remember something unpleasant? ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu took a deep breath. said: "Don't hide it from Mr. The commander of the repression you just mentioned has taken refuge in the Ryukyu Kingdom's Ryukyu Kingdom, and they are now allied with Toyotomi Hideyori and his gang and are ready to unite against me. ”

Zhang Yi immediately put on a surprised expression and said, "This is impossible." We have received information that there have been large-scale sectarian fights in the Beizhili area. The area around the Jiaodong Peninsula was raised in response to one of the parties in the brawl. Unexpectedly, it was immediately suppressed by the government. ”

"That's because the gentleman has learned too little. The other party in the brawl was Corning, who also commanded the judging of the officers and soldiers. There is nothing wrong with him being the head of a sect, but it is likely that he is also someone with a government background. Otherwise, he would not have become Huang Lin's subordinate. You must know that the old emperor is preparing to win over this yellow forest. In a word. This guy who appeared on Awaji Island is definitely a character with a complex identity. ”

Zhang Yi blinked, hearing Tokugawa Ieyasu say so much, but he only seemed interested in one sentence.

"Awaji Island. Isn't that the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea? It seems to be a very important strategic location. ”

"That's right. He is the springboard between the island of Honshu and the island of Shikoku. To the north you can attack Kobe, and to the east you can become a barrier to Osaka Castle. To the west, you can occupy the entire island of Shikoku. At the same time, it is also possible to land in Kyushu through the Seto Inland Sea. Huang Lin's fleet is very powerful. ”

"I don't think he's that good." Zhang Yi only used this sentence to successfully attract Tokugawa Ieyasu's attention.

"What do you mean, sir?"

Zhang Yi said unhurriedly: "There is a saying that there are golden horns and silver edged grass belly in Go. In fact, the same is true in terms of strategy. The location of Awaji Island is actually a place of four wars, which is not conducive to sheltering. The general could completely surround them in three directions. After all, on this land. The power of the general is incomparable. ”

Zhang Yi once again sent a sycophant, saying that Tokugawa Ieyasu was very happy.

Zhang Yi hit the railroad while it was hot at this time: "The general must be dealing with the Toyotomi family." It's like the Qin State must destroy the Zhou State. In fact, between victory and defeat, it is not a competition between the shogun and the Toyotomi family itself. Instead, it depends on the princes who have already submitted, who they are more inclined to, and the general may as well start forming an alliance with the princes now and isolating the Toyotomi family. At that time, he can kill the Toyotomi family with an overwhelming advantage. At that time, Corning, who was lonely and difficult to speak, naturally did not have the ability to make much waves. In fact, the most important thing is to form an alliance with Kangning, and only by stabilizing him can the Toyotomi family be fundamentally isolated. ”

When Tokugawa Ieyasu heard that he was going to form an alliance with Kangning, he was unhappy. Zhang Yi smiled: "The general can't even stand this little thing?" If the general feels wronged, he can be angry with Kangning after destroying the Toyotomi family. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu nodded and said, "Sir's words can be said to be in the heart of the heart. That's exactly what I think. Now, I am planning to issue a loyal order to the princes who have submitted to me, and order them to join the team against the Toyotomi family after the war. If anyone dares to resist, he will surely perish before the Toyotomi family perishes. ”

"No one will be so blind." Zhang Yi praised with a smile, "You must know that every prince is looking at the land of the neighbor's family, and if anyone violates the covenant." It will be divided among the neighbors. The general only needs to admit it afterwards. Two hundred years of the Warring States. If you can't see through the keychain, I'm afraid it will perish a long time ago. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu laughed. "Listening to Mr. this analysis, it seems that it is inevitable that we will win. If you don't dislike him, can you stay in my shogunate, and I will treat him like a countryman. ”

Zhang Yi had long guessed that Tokugawa Ieyasu would entrap him. The reason why he used the identity of a traveling student, rather than a messenger of Kangning, was to let Tokugawa Ieyasu win him over. He could move on to the next step.

"If the general doesn't dislike it, he is naturally willing to serve his life. The Central Plains region is already the world of Confucianism, and my Zongheng family has a difficult time surviving. Receiving the general's favor today is a fortunate thing in the next three lives. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu Daiki. But Zhang Yi sent a twist in time.

"The General needs to show me the guy named Corning, though. If you don't see it with your own eyes, it's really reassuring. I heard that the man is not very old, how can he have such an old and spicy means. ”

"Are you going to Awaji Island on my behalf?"

"That's what I mean."

Tokugawa Ieyasu thought for a moment, and finally said, "Since Mr. has this idea, let's go." But sir, be sure to be safe. ”

"General, don't worry. This time, I will definitely show our methods of Zonghengjia. Absolutely leave that Corning at our mercy. First paralyze him, and then after eliminating the Toyotomi family, clean him up. That's what I made with the general. ”

"Good. That's it. ”

A few days later, Zhang Yi, accompanied by Tokugawa Ieyasu's confidant Honda Masamune, sent an envoy to Awaji Island. And Tokugawa Hidetada took Su Qin to Junfu Castle.

Tokugawa Ieyasu's tenth son, Tokugawa Yori, reported: "Father. Corning's envoys asked for an audience. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu sneered in his heart, he had just sent a messenger, but he didn't expect to meet with an envoy from the other party. It's a coincidence.

"Let him in."

So Tokugawa Hidetada walked in with Su Qin.

"My lord Kangning, I will ask the old Tokugawa general to be well."

Hear the word "well-being". Tokugawa Ieyasu remembered the words "national well-being" that cursed him in a different place. Although, that way of interpreting was agreed upon by him and Yixin Chongchuan, but since it was decided. Tokugawa Ieyasu actually felt that it was the curse of the Toyotomi Hideyori family against him. A real curse.

Tokugawa Ieyasu didn't know why he had such a mentality, but since it was, he didn't mind doing it for real. At least in front of his subordinates, the anger he showed made most people feel extremely real.

But what his son Tokugawa Hidetada said next pulled him back from his anger.

"Father, this Mr. Su Qin, brought a letter from Qianji."

"Ahh It's Ah Qian! A kind smile immediately appeared on Tokugawa Ieyasu's face, "What did she write in her letter?" ”

Tokugawa Hidetada hurriedly handed the letter in his arms to his father with both hands.

Tokugawa Ieyasu read it carefully word by word.

"I heard that my father and grandfather are going to war with the Toyotomi family. As the wife of Toyotomi Hideyori, Chihime only hopes that the two adults can spare her husband. ”

Seeing this, Tokugawa Ieyasu's hand shook and almost dropped the precious letter into the brazier.

"It's really bitter, Ah Qian." Tokugawa Ieyasu said affectionately, "I originally thought that the Toyotomi family could be settled through marriage. Who knew that kid could be appreciated by so many people. If we don't get rid of him as soon as possible, it will be a great threat to the future of my Tokugawa family. ”

He didn't care that there was a messenger from Kangning by his side, and he did not hesitate to express his dissatisfaction with the Toyotomi family.

Su Qin said indispensably: "My lord hopes that when you fight with the Toyotomi family, you will not affect our Awaji Island. Sending troops to capture Awaji Island was actually because we were deceived by the Toyotomi family. I have already explained this to General Xiuzhong. ”

"Yes, father." Tokugawa Hidetada didn't seem to notice his father's pensive face, but just said vigorously, "That bastard boy of Toyotomi Hideyori bullied Mr. Kang and didn't know about our domestic affairs. He even claimed that they could call the shots and give Awaji Island to Mr. Kang in exchange for important supplies. Now that Mr. Kang knew what was going on, he sent Mr. Su Qin to apologize. And it means that the same conditions, we can also get. In other words, if there is a war in the future, Mr. Huang Lin can also provide us with strategic resources. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu glanced at Tokugawa Hidetada, and wondered how this stupid kid could be persuaded so easily, and then turned around to help outsiders speak.

However, the conditions are also very good. A few days ago, he happened to discuss a plan with Zhang Yi to stabilize Kangning and his gang first, and use the strategy of drawing salaries from the bottom of the kettle against Toyotomi Hideyori. As long as the Toyotomi family can be isolated in front of the various princes, the balance of war will be tipped in favor of the Tokugawa family. And if Kangning's supply to the Toyotomi family can be cut off, then this victory can almost be said to be a sure thing.

As a result, Tokugawa Ieyasu said, "Boss Huang has always been an important business partner for us. We are also very interested in his products. At the same time, all year of last year, we were running around for the copper, silver and other ores he needed. The price given by Boss Huang is also very happy for us. ”

When Su Qin heard this, he finally knew what kind of means Huang Lin used to freeze the history of the Wa Kingdom for a whole year.

It turned out that he bought the copper ore and silver ore here at a high price, so that the Toyotomi family and the Tokugawa family, as well as various daimyos, searched for ore. There is no intention to push the course of the war.

If you think Corning, you must want to know the answer.

However, Tokugawa Ieyasu didn't seem to notice Su Qin's surprise, and just continued: "If you want to continue to cooperate, then it is naturally possible. However, Boss Huang can't have anything to do with the Toyotomi family. ”

"That's nature." Su Qin bowed down and said, "Whoever can give us a broad market, we will be friends with whom." ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu sneered in his heart. I thought with contempt: This is the essence of a businessman. If you have milk, you are a mother.

But this is also good, it is just convenient for his plan to paralyze Corning.

So he said: "In order to get that island, he is willing to pay the same price again, and the lord is really very sincere." Then please tell him that I have already felt his sincerity. I and my daimyo will continue to make war and business dealings with them. ”

Su Qin gave a deep salute with satisfaction and slowly retired.

And in Corning, on Awaji Island, he has already got what he wants. Tokugawa Ieyasu underestimated the power of business control. The princes of the Wa Kingdom are all in Kangning.

[It's about to be 515, I hope to continue to hit the 515 red envelope list, and the red envelope rain will be able to give back to readers and promotional works on May 15. A piece is also love, and it must be better! (To be continued.) )