Yang Cheng was in the Governor's Mansion in the southwest of Ryukyu Province, which was located southeast of Naha Port.

The nearby harbor provided a good haven for large and small warships.

Some of the ships that participated in the battle, after winning the battle, went north to the Satsuma Domain to resupply.

Assisting the Satsuma clan in guarding against peasant uprisings is not a lie.

Yang Chengying really didn't expect that the civil strife in the Shimabara Domain, which he provoked single-handedly, would develop to an incredible result.

Encouraged by the people of the Shimabara Domain and Amakusa Island, a large-scale uprising broke out in the Kumamoto Domain of Higo Province.

This incident is related to an accident that occurred in the Kumamoto Domain.

The first lord of the Kumamoto Domain, named Kiyomasa Kato. He was a retainer of the Toyotomi family, so he was suspicious of the shogunate.

After Kato Kiyomasa's death, his retainers fought for power, giving the shogunate the opportunity to intervene.

Finally, two years earlier, in 1633, the shogunate had ordered Hosokawa Tadayoshi, the lord of the Toyozen-Kokura domain, to be transferred from 399,000 koku to 540,000 koku from the Higo Kumamoto domain, replacing Kato's rule in the region.

This brings about a legacy that will take time to heal.

Unexpectedly, before he could wipe it out, the Shimabara Rebellion broke out.

Due to the One Country, One City Order, the vassal kingdom did not have the extra power to directly control the region, and it gradually evolved into a big chaos.

The shogunate was so frightened that it ordered the feudal lords to return ahead of schedule and at the same time sent troops to suppress it.

The real initiator of all this, Yang Chengying, is leisurely sipping tea in the Admiral's Mansion.

Tadashi Sakai, who sat next to him, did not have the leisure to taste tea.

"Lord Gongfang ordered me to pay my respects to King Zhou again and again, and thank you for assisting in the defense of the Satsuma Domain, and all the supplies for the fleet will be provided by the shogunate."

Sakai Tadashi bowed slightly and gave a salute with the etiquette of the Japanese country.

"I gladly accept the hospitality of your general."

Yang Chengying said: "It's a pity that there are many things in the south, so I can't take a boat to Edo immediately to meet with the general." ”

Reach out and don't hit the smiley person.

"Lord Gongfang said that he was also looking forward to meeting with King Zhou."

Sakai Tadashi changed his words, "I don't know what King Zhou wants to deal with in the south?" Just took the liberty of asking, if King Zhou felt that it was inappropriate, he could not answer. ”

"It's not a big deal, it's just that I plan to recover my country's chicken cage island and drive out both the Spanish and Dutch."

This is something that everyone knows, and Yang Chengying doesn't have to hide it: "By the way, determine the maritime order and do maritime trade together." ”

When speaking of this, Yang Chengying hinted meaningfully: "I love to make money more than fighting, killing, and killing." ”

Sakai Tadashi is so good, he can naturally hear Yang Chengying's off-string sound.

The meaning is very straightforward, I only like to make money, and I have no interest in anything like incitement.

At the same time, Tadashi Sakai also smelled an unusual smell.

"How do you plan to regulate order at sea?"

Sakai Tadakatsu hurriedly asked.

"Establish a maritime inspection department to crack down on maritime smuggling, escort merchant ships and other maritime tasks, and ensure that the interests of all families are not harmed." Yang Chengying replied.

It turned out to standardize the past, but in this way, isn't my country's maritime trade all in the hands of Yang Chengying?

Sakai Tadashi thought quickly, and his heart became more and more uneasy.

"By the way, I've specially designed the latest maritime passage paperwork for you to see."

As he spoke, Yang Chengying took out a document written on a white silk silk, which was also stamped with the official seal of the Admiral's Mansion and the seal of the Inspection Department.

Tadashi Sakai looked at it again.

Yang Chengying explained: "Please take this one back, when the merchant ships arrive in Guigang, they will be docked with paperwork and then unloaded." If there is a businessman who does not follow the rules, we can also assist your country in arresting this person. ”

"This is the new old middle school of the shogunate, and I also invite the king of Zhou to take a look."

Sakai Tadashi said, and ordered the attendants to hand over the old Zhongfeng letter to the guards beside Yang Chengying.

The guard turned to the table in front of Yang Chengying for Yang Chengying to see.

Before coming, Sakai Tadashi had carefully discussed with the third generation of the shogunate, Tokugawa Iemitsu, and Yang Chengying's dominance was already a trend.

In this case, regulating bilateral trade has become a must.

The new Laochu Hoshu de facto established the shogunate's official trade ties with Yang Chengying, excluding other countries.

Including Portugal, who had already taken the documents issued by Yang Cheng a few years ago in order to trade with the shogunate.

"Wait a minute, why isn't there a Hirado clan up there?"

Yang Chengying pretended to be surprised and asked, "The Hirado Domain is an important supply point for our fleet, and losing it will cause serious consequences. ”

The shogunate had already taken measures against this. The shogunate will open up land in Nagasaki to grow the fruits and vegetables you need. ”

Tadashi Sakai said, "In the same way as the Hirado Domain, a special water source will be set aside as a fresh water supply point. ”

It's a big deal.

The Nagasaki Mission, to be precise, is the "Execution in Nagasaki", and is held by the flag of about 3,000 koku of Ieroku.

In addition to a decent basic income, there are many ways to make money.

For example, Takenaka Hanbei's brother-in-law, Shigeharu Takenaka, privately issued seals and carried out foreign trade.

In addition, as a supply point, Yang Chengying will send people to routinely give away items during the New Year's holidays, which are all good things.

Not only Yang Chengying, but also the neighboring feudal clans will also give all kinds of money and goods for the smooth trade within the domain.

All of the above are privileges recognized by the shogunate.

However, due to the existence of the Hirado Domain, Nagasaki was unable to serve as a major supply point, and a large amount of money was lost.

Therefore, the new old and middle school are also the result of the active efforts of the Nagasaki government.

Yang Chengying disagreed: "If Nagasaki is used as an official trade base, there is no problem. However, the abolition of the Hirado Domain's right to trade overseas requires careful consideration.

The current situation is not good, and although it can be calmed down in the end, it also involves many aspects. For example, if a feudal clan has lost its financial resources, will they follow the example of the Shimabara clan and take risks?

It is also important to note that if merchant ships were to concentrate too much in the southwest and not sail to Osaka, Edo, etc., it would cause even more trouble.

After all, if there is any need for money and food, how to deal with it? ”

These words seem to be thinking about the rule of the shogunate, which makes Sakai Tadashi have to think.

"Between us, ships can't go to other areas, but merchant ships need supply points to ensure the supply of merchant ships themselves."

Yang Chengying said: "In addition, it is also necessary to give some places that have been engaged in maritime trade for a long time some space to trade." Otherwise, there will be a lot of pirates, which will affect the normal trade. ”

Sakai Tadashi had a headache, Yang Chengying's words were right, but he always felt that there was a big problem here.

In the end, he had no choice but to say, "In your opinion, which strongholds should be opened by our country as supply points and trade points for your merchant ships?" ”

"No, you misunderstood me, this is your internal affair, I shouldn't say anything more."

Yang Chengying avoided the language trap, "I just hope that the merchant ship has a place where fresh water can be replenished, and there is no other meaning." ”

"I can understand that. What do you want to be a good fit? I'm just asking. ”

Tadakatsu Sakai asked lightly.

"If possible, the port of Ogi in the Choshu domain and the port of Urado in the Tosa domain will be opened as a base for commercial trade."

Yang Chengying replied with a smile.

Sakai Tadashi is victorious, this is definitely not a promise!