"Song Suqing, do you have any evidence for saying this?"

After Ryan asked, he stared closely at Song Suqing's reaction.

This person not only knew about Fang Muxian the year before last, but now he even hinted that Fang Muxian's remnants were on the Ouchi clan's side.

"The foreign envoy is just guessing. The place where the Ouchi clan is entrenched is the closest area of Japan to the Ming Dynasty. Song Suqing replied calmly, "The foreign envoy Su is near Kyoto in the Kansai region of Japan, and Ashikaga General and Okyo Zhao Daifu Hosokawa have not been able to communicate with the Ming Dynasty for ten years. Since the traitor is in Daming, it is easiest to borrow the power of the Ouchi clan, and the area around Kyushu Island is also a place where there are many ronins and samurai. ”

Xie Changjie and Ryan don't know much about Japan, and they don't care about it on weekdays.

But now, no matter whether what Song Suqing said is true or not, they don't dare to bet.

What if he has any evidence and just won't say it now?

For the Ichibo Division, it doesn't matter whether they are mainly based on Zong Shiqian Dao or on Luanoka Ruizo's side. But if the sect is based on the humble way, the people are sent to the capital, and Song Suqing and they come up with evidence, what is the nature?

Send the remnants of the traitors who plotted to assassinate in the Nisemen Gate the year before last to the Fengtian Temple as state guests?

It is impossible to assassinate again, but if something happens, who will be responsible?

Ryan glanced at him in an unkind tone: "You are just guessing, so you want to be clever and let our family secretly help you get rid of the mission sent by Dr. Zuojing of Japan?" The two sides of the competition want to borrow our family to make knives, so bold! ”

"Zuo Jingzhao Doctor Ouchi Yixing, originally just a place to guard, but now it is a guardian of seven places, and it has a great reputation in Kyushu. All this is inseparable from his retainer and wise general Tao Xingfang. And Tao Xingfang has a righteous brother Tao Yiqing, whose original name is Ogata Muyi. Introduction, lineage. Fang Muxian, Ogata Muyi, Lai Gonggong, although the foreign envoy is just guessing, it can't be called a clever tongue, right? ”

Xie Changjie and Ryan couldn't wait any longer, and hurriedly asked, "Is there really such a person?" ”

Song Suqing looked at Luangang Ruizo, only to see him nod: "The Tao clan is a very important retainer of the Ouchi clan, and the Ouchi clan has crusaded against various places, and the Tao Xingfang brothers have made great contributions, and they are also well-known figures in Japan." ”

Although I don't quite understand whether what Song Suqing said is true or false, of course Luangang Ruizo is helping him.

Ryan looked at Xie Changjie and asked again, "Xie Yidu, what should you do in your opinion?" ”

"If that's the case, we have to guard against it." Xie Changjie thought for a while and said, "But after all, it is a combination of holding the national book, so it is better to ask the sect if there is Tao Yiqing and who is the original name." If it is as he says, it will be presented to His Majesty how to deal with it. ”

After that, he looked at Song Suqing: "You pointed out this matter, don't you want the Ming Dynasty to raise troops against the Da Nei clan so as to help you get rid of them?" ”

"How dare a foreign envoy do this? It's just that the Ouchi clan is really a generation of separatists and subordinates, and they shield the remnants of the Ming Dynasty's rebels, how can this Japanese tributary envoy be appointed by him, and how can the new dynasty be sent to them? "Song Suqing said that it was all just for this and future tribute.

"Zheng Tiju, just as Xie Yidu said, in the name of appeasement and discussion, go and ask about Tao Yiqing."

The banquet has already been prepared, so naturally it still has to be carried out.

Zheng Shoujie came back soon after a trip: "This sect is not willing to come again, but the Tao family of the Ouchi clan does have Tao Yiqing, and he is indeed the righteous son of the Tao family." It's just that what the original name was, Zong Shiqiandao is unknown. ”

"Did his expression change when you asked about it?"

"I've noticed, and I'm quite surprised and vigilant."

Song Suqing sat at the banquet and said lightly: "Zong Shiqiandao's original surname is Xu, and he is also a descendant of the Ming Dynasty. If Naogata Muyi is also a descendant of the Ming Dynasty, the two of them will work together under the Ouchi clan, and they will never have deep friendships. Ladies and gentlemen, if he is not interrogated, how can he speak out? The officials don't believe the words of the foreign envoys, but now they are startling the snakes. ”

Hearing this, Zheng Shoujie nodded again and again: "He is indeed surnamed Xu, and many people in Ningbo know him." ”

After that, he looked at Ryan eagerly: "Grandpa Lai, if this is the case, it will be a great achievement!" ”

Ryan was thinking about Song Suqing's concession on a boatload of tribute rewards, thinking about Zong Shi's humble refusal to back down, and thinking about what Song Suqing said about Ogata Muyi.

This guy said that he didn't need to come forward, he just needed to help them secretly, and let them kill the Ouchi clan mission first in the name of Japan's domestic fighting.

If you have mental calculations or not, you should be able to solve it quickly.

The main thing is weapons.

Ryan thought about it for a while, and still asked Xie Changjie's opinion.

Xie Changjie thought that if the Ouchi clan was convicted of harboring the rebel remnants, then the past few Japanese tributes were completed by the Ouchi clan, and how many wealthy businessmen in the southeast participated in the Japanese tributary transactions?

There is both the temptation of this transaction and the handle of those old accounts from the past!

So Xie Changjie nodded.

Zong Shiqiandao, he really didn't know what Tao Yiqing's original name was.

But Zheng Shoujie came to inquire about this matter instead of caring about how to deal with the matter of tribute, which had already made Zong Shiqian quite vigilant.

In the guest hall, he is not ignorant, and he has already bribed a few officials who entertained them here.

The result was that he knew that the official Hong Yuanjin had taken people to the East Treasury of the City Ship Division to return the weapons of the Hosokawa Mission.

Zong Shiqian was shocked and angry.

"Zong Shisan, what now?" The attaché who heard the news looked angry, "Akito seems to be planning something!" ”

Zong Shiqian's face was cloudy.

This time, as a main envoy, if he can't bring back enough wealth to complete his mission, then he won't be able to mix in the Ouchi clan's territory.

He was ruthless and said, "Call everyone to me!" ”

Can't sit still! This matter can only be cut through the mess quickly, which is also the way that the ronin samurai brought are used to.

After nightfall, in the originally peaceful guest hall of the city ship, the more than 30 people who lived here went straight to the east treasury of the city ship division where the weapons were stored.

Looking at the Dongku guards who were scared away by the menacing group of people, Zong Shiqian commanded disdainfully: "Take your weapons and go to Jingqing Temple, let everyone go to Dongshou Temple first, and kill the people of the Hosokawa clan!" ”

When Ryan was woken up, he couldn't help but ask in astonishment, "There was a fight?" ”

Isn't it late to explain? It always takes time to arrange.

"Yes! The people who lived in the guest hall rushed to the East Library! ”

Ryan changed color suddenly: Isn't that Hosokawa mission doing it?

"Quick, go and shout all the relief! I have to go to the government to inform the government! ”

Because of Zong Shiqiandao's brazen attack, both the city and Ningbo were caught off guard.

There were only a hundred people in the Ouchi clan who could fight, and at this moment, Soshu Kendo had already rushed to Toshou Temple, and sure enough, the samurai of their mission already had swords.

"Kill them, leave not one behind, and then go to the docks and warehouses and rob their ships and goods!"

Originally, most of them were ronins and even pirates, and the Ouchi clan suddenly rushed in with greedy eyes, and the shouts of killing broke the silence of the night.

Song Suqing, who had just gotten out of bed, really missed the madness of Zong Shiqiandao: This is in the territory of Daming, he is just more than 100 people, and he is still going to rob the warehouse? What happens after you rob it?

When the fire at Dongshou Temple and the fire on the pier then ignited, Ningbo was disrupted by more than 100 people.

It was also late at night on Tuen Mun Island in Guangdong.

Here, too, a welcome banquet is nearing its end.

Tuen Mun Island has been renovated on the basis of the original Grape Man Fort, and it is now full of lights. Although it is not extravagant, it also seems to be very important.

The main thing is the people who come here.

The banquet, which lasted for nearly two hours, made Alfonso feel respectful: the father-in-law of the Emperor of the Eastern Empire, the Venerable Marquis, was present, the head of the officials of the southern provinces was present, and the chief of the city in charge of trading was also present.

"General Alfonso, it's late at night. Have a good night's rest today, and start negotiating tomorrow how the deal will proceed in earnest! Zhang Fujing said drunkenly, "This Tuen Mun Island is my Ming land, and if you want to lease it as a station, this should have been negotiated first." If it was you who came before, maybe there wouldn't have been a misunderstanding before! Now that Your Majesty is ready to trade more with other countries, you have come at the right time! ”

Alfonso had also been a little overwhelmed by the Oriental wine, and after listening to the translator's words, he hurriedly replied: "Portugal is only here for trade, and does not want to go to war with the Eastern Empire. Our merchant ships are spread across the seas of Europe and India, and the scale of the trade will be enormous. Dear Mr. Zhang, you should give Portugal the most favorable trade treatment! ”

After listening to the translation, Zhang Fujing still nodded with a smile on his face, and concentrated on listening to the sound of more drums.

It took a lot of thought to get to this point. Entertaining the envoys sent by the Portuguese, expressing his friendliness, he sent the bold Nie Bao to the Portuguese ship first to exchange official documents and arrange "trade negotiations" here, and Alfonso believed it step by step.

In the harbor outside Tuen Mun Island now, the number of warships on both sides is equal. But in terms of combat power, the Portuguese ships were obviously stronger.

Having sent such a large array and allowing their escorts to bring their weapons with them, Alfonso was willing to bring some non-combatant dignitaries ashore for a welcome banquet to prepare for negotiations here in the following days.

The wine, the food, and the smiles on everyone's faces throughout the welcome banquet made the main personnel who landed more and more convinced of the possibility of negotiating a peace trade treaty this time.

"General Alfonso, please rest assured. Your ambassador Pillegz is still alive and well in Beijing, including some of the Portuguese who had been taken prisoner before. They had indeed robbed quite a few merchant ships before, and General Alfonso knew that. Zhang Fujing continued to perfunctorily, "How to collect taxes on trade with the Ming Dynasty, General Alfonso also needs to give a sufficient attitude." ”

Alfonso replied: "There will always be many misunderstandings in the first contact between strange nations, the hatred of the previous destruction of the fleet is nothing, only profit is enough, all the Portuguese need is trade." We are willing to comply with your country's rules, and as a sign of respect, I may first return those who were previously captive. ”

Zhang Fujing smiled and asked, "I believe they are not continuing to be taken prisoners now, right?" ”

"Oh, of course. Didn't Mr. Nie already see them when he came to my ship? Now, they are housed in comfortable cabins, and as soon as Pilleigh and them return to Guangzhou, they will be able to complete the exchange. ”

Zhang Fujing shook his head: "Since they want to trade with the Ming Dynasty, then they can still only make a pilgrimage to His Majesty the Emperor according to the etiquette system of the Ming Dynasty." General Alfonso, I believe you have confirmed our friendliness tonight, let them disembark and disembark first, so that we can have a better start to the negotiations tomorrow. ”

Alfonso hesitated.

Zhang Fujing said again: "Jing'an Hou is here, I am also here, the number of warships we brought is the same as yours, not as large as your ships, and the speed is not as fast as yours, what else is General Alfonso worried about?" We already have sincerity, General Alfonso, what about you? As long as the negotiation is settled here, your merchant ships can set off for the port to trade. ”

Alfonso thought for a moment and then arranged for the people around him, "Go and bring them here." ”

A small group of prisoners who had been disarmed were nothing more.

Zhang Fujing toasted him again heroically, and Alfonso admired his refreshment: "Mr. Zhang's alcohol consumption is really unbelievable. ”

"Tomorrow I will taste the rum that General Alfonso spoke of. I barely drank it to welcome the guests who came from afar. Zhang Fujing's face flushed, "Can't General Alfonso see it?" I'm also already drunk. ”

Alfonso believed this, for the old marquis was already drunk and helped to rest.

The trade officials who had been on his ship had also been so drunk that they had blushed and walked crookedly when they stood up to pee.

It was a banquet scene with no weapons and no hostile feeling.

After Wang Yingen and the others were brought over, Zhang Fujing wanted to listen to the drums before they came.

"Mr. Zhang, thank you for your wine and food, let's drink here today, right? There are still important negotiations to take place tomorrow. ”

"I have something to remind General Alfonso about the negotiations that begin tomorrow."

Zhang Fujing continued to delay the time, with a solemn expression.

Alfonso could only force his attention and let people who didn't drink much listen with him.

"The trade between the Ming Dynasty and foreign countries was in the form of Kanhe...... Zhang Fujing began to talk about the many systems of Kanhe.

There's a lot to be said about how Kanhe was made, how often it was traded, what was the limit of goods, and how much was rewarded.

Hearing the reward that the tribute could be rewarded with several times the profit, Alfonso and the accompanying merchants couldn't help but have a golden light in their eyes.

“…… Therefore, if you want to pay enough tribute, His Majesty the Emperor will need your king to submit an application for tribute. General Alfonso, I don't know if you Portugal are trading in the Ming Dynasty, are you willing to accept the tribute? ”

"That's no problem at all!" Alfonso only felt that these Orientals were stupid enough to be willing to do such a loss-making business for the sake of superficial glory, "So these ...... Forehead...... What is the volume of tribute goods? ”

Zhang Fujing was about to answer, when he suddenly heard the sound of a drum.

This voice, Alfonso had heard many times tonight, and it was explained the first time: this was the way Daming took to inform everyone of the time.

Zhang Fujing also asked how everyone knew the time in Portugal, and Alfonso introduced the clock tower and told Zhang Fujing that there was a small table clock on his ship.

The goods also seem to have aroused a great deal of interest among these Orientals, who inquired about the value of the goods.

Now that I think about it, if this kind of goods is used as any tribute goods, wouldn't it be the oriental silk and porcelain that can be reported several times?

Alfonso was imagining the future, and Zhang Fujing suddenly smiled at him.

"Nature has to do with how precious the goods are. Nie Tiju, bring me the list of goods that Your Majesty needs to find. ”

Nie Bao nodded when he heard this, and asked his subordinates to fetch a small box.

Alfonso looked at the pattern, which was a bit like a painting given to him by the Oriental official at the beginning of the banquet, a long box.

It's probably a scroll in it too?

The box was placed in front of Zhang Fujing, who slowly opened it, and then held the unsheathed knife to Alfonso's neck.

Suddenly, the drums outside the house were suddenly rapid, followed by the sound of bells outside, and the dull sound of cannons sounded in the distance, and it quickly became urgent.

"Mr. Zhang, what does this mean!" Alfonso suddenly lost his drunkenness, and cold sweat broke out frequently.

"The goods that Your Majesty wants are submissions, not provocations with warships." Zhang Fujing asked the translator to relay this sentence, "Now if you don't want to die, immediately order your people to lay down their arms." ”

"Shameless! You are less polite than we are! ”

"What kind of etiquette do you talk about barbarians?"

Sun Jiao rushed to the house with Ma Yong, and they looked at Zhang Fujing with mixed feelings: this guy is really bold and shameless, forcing them to take risks and carry out a sneak attack together.

(End of chapter)