Under the pressure of internal and external pressure, Wuyin chose to sacrifice the interests of the Water Country to cede land and compensate for it, in order to concentrate on dealing with the menacing Yunyin ninja army.

Compared to the Tokumitsu shogunate, Yunyin is the great enemy that may involve the survival of the ninja village.

In this way, Uchiha Tokumitsu also had to thank the divine assistance sent by Yunyin's gang of barbarians, so that he was able to pick up a big leak!

After the armistice document issued by the three generations of Mizukage announcing the ninja village was delivered to the shogunate, Uchiha Tokumitsu ordered the withdrawal of the occupying ninja forces in the Eastern Islands and the daimyo prefecture of.

It was only when Loquat Juzo demanded the return of the Daimyo, and Uchiha Tokumitsu put forward another condition, asking the Daimyo of Mizukuni to personally issue an edict declaring that the Tokumitsu Shogunate's jurisdiction over the southern islands was a permanent rule supported by the legal principles of the great powers.

Although neither the shogunate nor the fog understood the binding effect of this kind of empty text, which could be torn up at any time, Loquat Shizo, who was in charge of the negotiations between the two sides, had no choice but to go north again to meet the daimyo and ask him to issue an edict to agree to the delivery of the ruling power.

Since the Shinobi army of the Goji Yakura was defeated in the Battle of, the residence of the Daimyo of the Land of Mizu was also transferred to the Northern Islands.

It's just that in recent days, due to the attack of Yunyin, the northern islands have also been a little unstable, coupled with the negative impact of the Mizukage Massacre of the Elders, the daimyo and the nobles have also been frightened three times a day, and they can't stop worrying.

Now that three generations of Mizukage have crossed his titular supreme ruler of the Land of Water, he has privately negotiated peace with a foreign warlord and signed a land cession agreement, which really makes the daimyo feel that he has lost face.

……

“…… The people of the shogunate, the plan is not small! ”

When Loquat Juzo arrived at the daimyo in Kakuka to convey Uchiha Tokumitsu's request, the nobles who came forward to greet him delayed for a moment on the grounds that they still needed to be consulted in front of the palace.

The daimyo also summoned his close ministers to discuss countermeasures.

Ninjas can ignore the edict, but in the eyes of the ministers and nobles who are old in political affairs, the significance of the edict of land cutting is not trivial.

This is equivalent to the establishment of a separatist force within the confines of the Water Country......

The Daimyo of the Land of Water would rather allow the southern and eastern islands to be occupied by the shogunate ninja than issue such an edict of land cession.

"His Royal Highness the Daimyo, the ministers know that this matter is a shame for the country of water, but they still hope that His Highness will endure the country in order to restore order ......"

However, the nobles had long been worried about the mansion and gold and silver treasures placed in the Daimyo's Mansion, and they were really unwilling to continue to worry about being afraid, and tightened their belts to support Kiriin to continue to fight with the Tokumitsu Shogunate.

"Although the water shadow is arrogant and rude, after all, he is the leader of the fog shadow, and the cloud hidden tiger wolf still needs him to lead the troops to resist; Although the Tokumitsu shogunate was strong, the inclusion of the edict as a nominal vassal could also balance the Nagikuin Ninja Village to a certain extent, so as to avoid the dominance of the ninja power, and His Royal Highness the Daimyo just settled in the middle, sat back and watched the fight between the other generations, and reorganized the military ...... the government."

The skillful Konoe Atsushi said bitterly.

The same attitude was also felt by other ministers and close ministers.

No matter how strong and domineering the Tokuko shogunate is, it will not do the evil act of slaughtering nobles like Yunyin.

Besides, the cession of the southern archipelago was only at the expense of the interests of the local nobility, so what did it have to do with the ministers of the daimyo's mansion?

What's more, after the devastation of the war, the original local nobles of the eastern archipelago returned by the shogunate did not survive, which was just right for the ministers of the daimyo to expand their sphere of influence.

It's a win-win!

The Tokumitsu shogunate got the southern islands, and the ministers pocketed the eastern islands, and only the daimyo and the unlucky local nobles were damaged.

"Now that Wuyin has been defeated repeatedly, the ninja army is scattered, and it is still necessary to regroup to meet Yunyin, which is a major event related to the survival of the water country...... Please also ask His Royal Highness the Daimyo to put aside his momentary honor and disgrace for the time being, and take on more responsibilities for this country. ”

The Minister also spoke out to persuade him.

The Daimyo's attitude also began to soften a little, but he still had some scruples, "The shogunate has seized the southern islands, so how will the defense of be arranged?" How to pay taxes on business dealings? ”

This is a very real problem.

The former is about whether the daimyo can sleep or not, and the latter is about whether the daimyo can eat well.

"The garrison ninja army can be in charge of the fog and the other 3,000 ninja troops will be transferred to form a guard force after the war......"

The minister said, "As for the question of taxes...... Regardless of whether it is sold abroad, all those who travel to and from China must be levied according to the tax rate of their own country! ”

The smuggling business initiated by Uchiha Tokumitsu and the Misty Ninja Alliance is also clear to the nobles, and in fact they are also one of the beneficiaries of the smuggling trade.

At that time, the ninja world was constantly being transported to the hinterland of the nobility, and all that had to be paid was the insignificant and worthless catch of the humble fishermen.

As for the smuggling trade, who has the most to lose?

Naturally, that's the name of the whole territory!

However, although the nobles of the ministers were attached to the daimyo, it did not mean that their interests were the same as those of the daimyo.

Especially at this critical moment when the territory of the Eastern Islands is about to be gained, being able to evade more taxes from the tax collectors of the daimyo means that they can keep a few more gold coins in their treasury.

After repeated persuasion by his close ministers, the daimyo finally relented and agreed to issue the edict, but also asked to send an envoy to the shogunate to negotiate the taxation of the two sides and the location of the concession in the eastern archipelago.

Helpless, the hard-working Loquat Shizo only needs to take the daimyo envoy to the south again and continue to negotiate with Uchiha Tokumitsu.

……

And the one who came to sign with Uchiha Tokumitsu on the orders of the Daimyo of the Land of Water was Atsushi Konoe, who had been prosperous since he was sent to the shogunate.

Uchiha Tokumitsu was also quite interested in this person, and felt that he was a person who knew the times and had a soft body, and might be of great use in the future, so he summoned Atsushi Konoe in the council hall of the station.

"General Tokumitsu, I have come to consult with you on the orders of the sacred daimyo of my country......"

Before Atsushi Konoe could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"To sign or not to sign!"

"The southern archipelago could be zoned under the jurisdiction of the shogunate, but there are still other things that need to be negotiated."

Atsushi Konoe also explained the purpose of this visit: "One is for taxes, the other is for concessions, and if these two matters are not decided, the daimyo will never issue an edict!" ”

"Let's talk about it~"

The appearance of Atsushi Konoe kneeling and swinging his fist is indeed interesting, and Uchiha Tokumitsu also said it.

“…… The shogunate was not allowed to restrict the movement of the people under the jurisdiction of the southern islands, but was free to stay or return to the north at their own choice. ”

"That's fine~"

Uchiha Tokumitsu agreed to Atsushi Konoe's first request.

"But the freedom of movement of people is mutual, and the territory under the jurisdiction of the daimyo must not restrict the movement of the people to the south."

"No problem!"

Atsushi Konoe agreed, and then continued, "Second, the southern islands should be subject to the same tax rate as the country. ”

“…… Does the Daimyo still want me to pay him taxes?! ”

Uchiha Tokumitsu frowned.

"All taxes can be collected into the shogunate's treasury, but the tax rate cannot be changed on its own."

Atsushi Konoe explained.

"Domestic commercial taxes can be implemented according to the water country tax rate, but foreign-related taxes are an internal affair of the shogunate, and the daimyo are not allowed to interfere."

Uchiha Tokumitsu thought about it and also made his own request.

"No problem!"

This is exactly what Atsushi Konoe intended.

Subsequently, the two men discussed and decided on the formation of a division of customs agreements, and the question of taxation in the southern islands was also finalized.

The last item is the concession issue, which is of greatest concern to both sides.

From the Daimyo's point of view, he was naturally unwilling to let the Tokuko Shogunate retain its tentacles of power in the Eastern Islands, and even if he couldn't refuse, he would throw it on some deserted island for the Shogunate to catch seabirds.

But Uchiha Tokumitsu naturally didn't want to do this, in his eyes, the concession must be set up in the county town of the eastern archipelago of the water country.

Like the garrison detachments of the Eastern Frontier Defense Force in the eight eastern counties of the Fire Country, Uchiha Tokumitsu wanted the concession to become a medium of contact with local aristocratic officials, thereby expanding the shogunate's influence on the local area.

But the daimyo is not stupid, so he is naturally reluctant to let go of his mouth in this matter.

"The seven counties of the Eastern Islands, the shogunate will all set up concessions within their cities!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu first opened his mouth, "In addition, shogunate consulates and merchant halls must be set up in all waterways!" ”

"No way!"

Atsushi Konoe refused, then took out a map and presented it to Uchiha Tokumitsu: "The location of the proposed concession of the country is shown above, and General Tokumitsu is invited to open the museum and set up the boundary with this." ”

Uchiha Tokumitsu picked it up and looked at it, and immediately scolded angrily: "It's impossible to set boundaries like this!" Does the Daimyo still want to continue the war? ”

"But General Tokumitsu's request is too much!"

Atsushi Konoe did not give in, and retorted righteously: "The country of water is a big country, so don't you take into account the criticism of the ninja world if you insult a big country like this?" ”

"Besides, ninjas seek wealth, nobles seek stability, how about you and I give up a step?"

Seeing that Uchiha Tokumitsu's face turned cloudy, Atsushi Konoe immediately changed his words and said: "The shogunate can choose three county towns to set up concessions, and all of them can open merchant consulates and consulates within the concession area. ”

“…… Plus two more waterway concessions! ”

Uchiha Tokumitsu thought about it and added a condition.

"Yes!"

Atsushi Konoe agreed without even thinking about it.

This made Uchiha Tokumitsu feel that he had suffered a loss.

Could it be that the bottom line of the Daimyo of the Land of Water is much more than that?

"The concession is not restricted by the laws of the Land of Water, and the rules of the shogunate are enforced within the jurisdiction, and the consuls and consuls stationed there enjoy extrajudicial jurisdiction."

Uchiha Tokumitsu added another request.

"What is extrajudicial jurisdiction?"

Atsushi Konoe asked humbly.

Uchiha Tokumitsu explained to him the meaning of extrajudicial power.

"Ninjas with shogunate status can enjoy extrajudicial jurisdiction, but ordinary people need to follow the legal requirements of their place."

Atsushi Konoe thought about it for a moment and patched up Tokumitsu Uchiha's request.

"Yes!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu immediately agreed.

Shogunate ninja status is still not easy to handle? It's a big deal to give the likes of the merchant group some titles like the Lifetime Honor Shinobi, so that they also have the status of Shogunate Ninja?

Moreover, this title plus the extrajudicial jurisdiction of the concession is actually quite a lot of political means that can be manipulated.

For example, sheltering some frustrated nobles in the land of water.

However, the name of lifelong honor is still not enough to bluff people, and you can also consider adding a non-real power office such as a justice of the peace or a peace councilor.

In this way, both sides felt that they had taken a big advantage, and the preconditions of the land cession agreement were happily reached.

Later, Atsushi Konoe was afraid that Uchiha Tokumitsu would regret it, so he took the initiative to ask for the shogunate's seal authorization, quickly returned to the daimyo's mansion and immediately issued an edict.

……

In December of the 37th year of Konoha, the Daimyo of the Land of Water announced that the southern islands under the jurisdiction of the border would be under the jurisdiction of the shogunate, and the external name would be the southern shogunate, which would be under the jurisdiction of Uchiha Tokumitsu.

At the same time, the Misty Hidden Water Shadow issued a declaration of war, officially declaring war on Yunyin, who was constantly harassing the coastline of the Water Country!

The ninja war clouds have returned, which had been caused by the efforts of the great daimyo of the major powers, who had signed an agreement with each other to achieve peace! The face of the daimyo was also ripped off with the war declaration of the three generations of Mizukage, and he was thrown to the ground and trampled on it.

Although the Second Ninja World War is over, the war of the great powers continues!

The original content of this chapter has been sandwiched for a long time, and I can't change it back and forth, so I can't just rewrite it

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