Armed traders are a lucrative profession.

Yang Chengying originally thought that he would most likely lose money when he came out this time.

But he didn't expect him to stay in Naha Port, and the maritime merchants from the southeast coast and other areas came to pay their respects to the port.

Everything.

In addition to the daily necessities such as rice, flour, oil, and meat needed by the army, there are also various rare treasures.

For example, a pearl weighing 26 carats.

It is said that this was obtained by a mussel harvester in Luzon who went deep into the bottom of the sea by luck.

Then, he was forcibly demanded by the lord who learned of this.

When the clam picker refused, the lord killed him.

Blood splattered on the pearls.

Therefore, this pearl is also called "the brilliance of blood".

The Chen family, a giant merchant in the southeast, bought it with more than two hundred taels of gold.

It was transferred to Yang Chengying.

Yang Chengying is not uncommon with these flashy things, but out of etiquette, he reluctantly accepts them.

Later, he secretly sold the pearl to Shimazu Tadashi for three hundred taels of gold.

And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

In vain, Yang Chengying raised soldiers for several years and saw the results.

Now, he's going to set sail again and head to Osaka.

The two shoguns of the shogunate were already waiting to meet at Nijo Castle.

These were the exact words of the shogunate envoys.

Yang Chengying believed that there was a long distance from Edo to Nijo Castle.

As a host, it would be rude in case the guests arrived first.

On the third day of the first month of the fourth year of Chongzhen, Yang Chengying boarded the flagship, led the fleet, and sailed north.

Geng Zhongming and others stayed.

Because, the Spanish mission is coming.

This kind of fooling people, Geng Zhongming and them tried it personally, and it worked better than saying it 10,000 times.

Since it is a cold winter, the northwest wind prevails.

The sailors skillfully grasp the movement of the sails and walk in a zigzag pattern on the sea.

When I arrived at the Satsuma Domain, fresh water was replenished.

Then he went to Gyeonggi with Shimazu Tadashi.

There's also a hiccup here.

Shimazu Tadashi was afraid of being hurt by Yang Chengying, so he offered to take his own boat.

As a result, picking and choosing, none of them were compared with the Big Bird ships, let alone the fourth-rank sail battleships.

Yang Chengying invited him to take a boat and go together.

Shimazu Tadashi squirmed and agreed.

His regiment of retainers boarded another ship.

Only a few personal servants were left behind, and they followed them to the flagship.

The group walked along the coastline together to replenish fresh water and food in time.

In the fourth year of Ming Chongzhen and the seventh year of Ri Kuanyong, on February 7, Yang Chengying and his party arrived in Osaka.

This time, the shogunate reception was very serious.

Even the Imagawa Naobo we are familiar with is a foil, and the one in charge of receiving it is the shogunate's Wakanian send, that is, the old middle.

It is equivalent to a cabinet minister.

Sakai Tadakatsu, who owned the Kawagoe Domain, about 100,000 stone Yuroku.

He was an important retainer who served the Tokugawa for three generations.

When he saw Yang Chengying, he first extended his greetings, and then asked Yang Chengying to take a day off and leave tomorrow.

"Of course, no problem, I'm tired after sailing for so long."

Yang Chengying said with a smile: "But my subordinates are very interested in doing business, and I don't know if they can be accommodating." ”

Tadashi Sakai was a man of few words.

He listened silently to the translation, and then said, "Yes." But there must be our people with us, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. ”

"No problem." Yang Chengying beckoned.

Merchant ships began to unload supplies.

The well-kept cloth is all real money.

Yang Cheng should have stayed in the accommodation arranged by the shogunate, which is a typical Japanese-style villa.

Open the door to the garden.

Yang Chengying was lying on the bed, feeling that his bones were falling apart.

He was sleepy and fell asleep unconsciously.

Until someone woke him up.

"Omitted, Omitted......"

"Huh? Zehong! What happened? ”

Yang Chengying rubbed his eyes, and his head was in confusion.

Zu Zehong knelt on one knee: "Something happened!" Our cloth caused a scramble in the market, and the two sides almost clashed. ”

"Sell something, and still make such a big noise."

Yang Cheng patted his forehead vigorously to make himself sober.

At this time, Cao Bianjiao came: "Jingluo, Sakai Tadashi invites you to come over and negotiate this matter." ”

"Got it."

Yang Chengying yawned again and got up helplessly.

I changed my clothes and went to see Tadashi Sakai.

The two sides met in the main hall.

Sakai Tadakatsu's subordinates first explained the situation: "The cloth sold by your merchants has caused quite a stir in the market. There was a vendor named Kujiro. He said, "One of your merchants promised him good cloth." However, your merchant broke his promise. ”

"I see."

Yang Chengying said: "Call them in, and I'll ask them face to face." ”

Kujiro and our merchant Zheng Jishan walked in, and the shogunate officials asked them to kneel.

Yang Chengying said: "Sit down, before the matter is clarified, I can't treat you like a prisoner." ”

After they sat down, Yang Chengying asked, "Zheng Jishan, what did Kujiro promise you to give him a batch of good cloth at a low price." ”

He ...... He overpaid me. Zheng Jishan knew that he was at a loss, and he always kept his head down.

Yang Chengying asked Kujiro the same question again.

Kujiro's answer was not very different.

"In that case, you can just give him the cloth."

Yang Chengying said: "Why don't you want to give it!" ”

"The price is not the same, I ...... I'll ...... if I'm greedy," Zheng Jishan replied.

"Greedy for a while, because of you, almost caused the two sides to fight."

Yang Chengying frowned and said, "Fortunately, it didn't cause a big situation, otherwise there would be no redemption." ”

"I don't dare anymore."

Zheng Jishan was so anxious that he knelt down and kowtowed.

Yang Chengying said: "It's not a big deal, I will beat you with ten whips." Give him the cloth, understand? ”

"Yes." Zheng Jishan kowtowed and pleaded guilty.

The guards pulled Zheng Jishan down.

Kujiro had already heard the verdict and kowtowed excitedly.

Yang Chengying also asked him to step down.

As soon as they left, Yang Chengying looked at Sakai Tadashi and said with a smile: "You see, such a trivial matter almost turned into an unfriendly behavior between us. ”

Sakai Tadakatsu's ugly face was slightly relieved.

He thought that Yang Chengying would show favoritism, but he didn't expect it to be so fair.

But after listening to Yang Chengying's words, he felt that there was something in the words.

He asked, "This seems to have a deeper meaning, so please say it directly." ”

"Since its reunification, your country has severed diplomatic relations with many Western countries in order to strengthen its authority."

Yang Chengying saw that "the trade with my Daming is getting closer and closer, and there will be many things like today." If the two sides quarrel, it is not appropriate for either you or me. ”

"What do you mean ......"

"I would like to set up a consulate in Osaka or Kaigang to deal with the friction between our businessmen and you. The two sides upheld a friendly attitude and negotiated to deal with the issue. ”

"What's the point about that? Or will you judge the criminals of your own country! ”

"How can this be done, will it not interfere with the laws of your country? However, in cases involving our businessmen and civilians, consular officers are the witnesses. In addition, the consulate must not be subjected to any attacks. ”

"I'll go back and report it and discuss it in detail before I get the answer."

Tadashi Sakai was cautious.

"Okay." Yang Chengying is a simple word.