The monetization of silver in the Ming Dynasty was a controversial topic in the 21st century.

One of the most important points is that silver has become less circulating in the market, which has led to skyrocketing prices.

What causes less silver?

In addition to its own limited mining capacity, the two most important reasons.

First, a large number of imperial court nobles stored precious metals such as silver and gold.

Second, the inflow of silver was slowly interrupted.

There are two ways for silver to flow in, one is through the Philippines, and silver from the Americas flows into the southeast by sea. This route, with the invasion of the Philippines by the colonists, was finally interrupted in the twelfth year of Chongzhen.

The second route is the Wa Kingdom.

Due to the three major expeditions of Wanli, the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the Wa Kingdom was stalemate, and the inflow of silver gradually decreased. With the Tokugawa shogunate's lockdown order, it was also completely broken.

So far, both channels have remained.

"The Wa Kingdom likes the cloth of the Ming Dynasty and hates the domestic ones very much, can I use this 'shepherding mentality' to earn their silver."

The more Yang Chengying thought about it, the more he felt that his idea was reliable.

At this time, Li Erzhan coughed lightly twice, which brought Yang Chengying back to his senses.

"Angel, what are you thinking?" Li Erzhan asked curiously.

"Uh...... Didn't think about anything. ”

After that, Yang Chengying laughed awkwardly.

Li Erzhan also laughed twice.

Then, he said: "I heard that Da Ming wants to arrange three parties to encircle and suppress the slave chief? ”

"Who did you listen to?" Yang Chengying was slightly taken aback.

When they first arrived in Chaoxian, they had never seen the king of Chaoxian, and he didn't mention it to Li Erzhan.

"It's this."

Li Erzhan took out a book from his sleeve and put it in front of Yang Chengying.

Yang Chengying picked it up suspiciously, and after a little look, his face turned green.

This collection is from the hand of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War, and the content in it turns out to be the newspaper of all parties in Liaodong.

It mentions Xiong Tingbi's tripartite layout strategy.

There is also Yang Chengying's "brilliant" record in Gaizhou - beheading thousands and capturing thousands of slave chieftain soldiers.

"I wipe it, a literati pen is powerful, and I brag about my record several times."

Yang Chengying thought so in his heart, but he couldn't stand it, so he closed the set.

At this time, he suddenly understood the reason why Li Erzhan was so attentive, it turned out that he believed the words in this collection.

In that case, I'm going to have to take advantage of that.

Yang Chengying admitted: "There is indeed such a thing, but I also know that the king doesn't seem to approve of it. ”

Li Erzhan smiled awkwardly and said, "It's not a secret, the envoy sent by the king to Liaodong was cut off by Nurhachi, and he was driven back in humiliation. ”

"Oh, why is that?"

"Hey...... The soldiers were weak and less than a battle. ”

Li Erzhan looked helpless.

Yang Chengying smelled a different flavor from his expression and words.

dared to say that his king, and bluntly said that the soldiers of the court were weak, which showed that Li Erzhan did not come alone, and there were people and even forces behind him.

"This is the will of the imperial court, and I have nothing to do." Yang Chengying was frank and authentic.

"In this way, please also ask the angel to give the son of tomorrow, can you slow down one or two, the country is weak and the people are poor, I really can't afford to toss." Lear said.

"Instead of worrying about this, you should worry about your own net worth and life."

In this matter, Yang Chengying couldn't be the master, so he simply changed the topic.

"Me? What are my dangers? ”

Li Erzhan looked surprised.

"On the way here, I saw that both the gentry and the common people were in a state of gloom, and I heard that the king lived in the inner palace and did not care about political affairs. Even if you have ideas, I have to listen to you. ”

Yang Chengying clasped his arms and smiled: "This is not a good sign. As the saying goes, things must be reversed, and your good days are coming to an end. ”

This smile became a smile of murderous intent in Li Erzhan's eyes.

And if these words were changed to others, Li Erzhan would think that these were extremely vicious words, but Yang Chengying was his ally in a sense, and it was worth thinking about saying these words.

"Angel meaning...... Do you want me to retreat from the rapids? Li Erzhan asked tentatively.

"Retreat? Do you have a way out? Yang Chengying asked.

Li Erzhan was stunned for a moment, quickly came back to his senses, knelt in front of Yang Chengying uprightly, and kowtowed vigorously.

"Angels save me, angels save me!"

"Hurry up."

Yang Chengying helped Li Erzhan up and asked him to sit down.

"Actually, this matter is easy to say, it all depends on how you choose."

Yang Chengying said mysteriously.

"Ask the angel for advice."

Li Erzhan had an empty mind and had to ask for advice again.

Yang Chengying looked around, and then said: "The foundation of your survival lies in the Ming Dynasty, and you must make the Manchu Dynasty think that you are the only person who can speak in the Ming Dynasty." ”

This is the purpose of Li Erzhan's trip, and Yang Chengying's words coincide with his thoughts.

"Angel, what exactly should I do?"

"Let me ask you first, do you have any dealings with the Wa Kingdom?"

"If the Japanese kingdom kills my people, how can we have dealings with it."

Hearing this, Yang Chengying stared at him coldly.

Pretend, you pretend.

In the 37th year of Wanli, King Chaoxian signed a treaty with the Tsushima Domain under the Tokugawa Shogunate, repairing relations between the two sides.

It's just that this matter has been hidden from Da Ming.

The reason is also very simple, the Ming Dynasty has never resumed normal business and trade with the Japanese state, and the relationship between the two countries has not been repaired.

How dare you admit it head-on?

Li Erzhan also saw Yang Chengying's disbelief, hesitated for a while, and whispered: "This is something that everyone knows, why bother to investigate." ”

Yang Chengying asked with a smile: "I heard that the general of the Wa Kingdom wanted to marry the Ming Dynasty through you several times, why didn't you agree?" ”

"The Wa country, the barbarians. I am a country that admires the civilization of the Ming Dynasty, how can I listen to them at will. ”

Li Erzhan said proudly, "What's more, the Wa Kingdom is too disrespectful, and it is even more excessive to only let the owners of Tsushima Island trade with me." ”

The asymmetry of this relationship was already known to Yang Cheng through historical materials.

"What if I want to go to the Wa Kingdom myself through you?"

Yang Chengying asked.

"An angel is going to the kingdom of Wa? Why? ”

Lear was taken aback.

"Before the soldiers and horses move the grain and grass, I have to go to the Wa Kingdom to get some silver back to solve the urgent need."

"This ...... The angel has a special identity, so it's not easy to go. ”

"I'll go with your envoys as a merchant."

"Ah, this ...... This ......"

Seeing that Li Erzhan was a little embarrassed, Yang Chengying smiled and said: "The war in Liaodong is urgent, but it is the foundation of your life. As long as you are positive, we will not leave you alone. ”

Li Erzhan frowned, although he didn't fully believe the other party's words, it was also his only way to survive.

Chunjiang Plumbing Duck Prophet, Li Erzhan is very aware of the danger of the current situation, forcing him to choose foreign aid.

After a moment, Lear said, "Good! I'm willing to mediate, but I don't know when I can go? ”

"The sooner the better, preferably tomorrow!"

"Uh...... Okay, I'm going to prepare. ”

"I'm tired."