Ming Zuo

Xia Guo's letter of credence caused an uproar in the Tokugawa shogunate.

"General, you can't back down anymore. Xia Guo pushes forward and demands too much, these are just their excuses."

Tadakatsu Sakai's words represent the thoughts of many people.

Anyone who has read Xia Guoguo's book understands that none of the conditions in it are acceptable.

Although according to the law, Dongying's invasion of the Ryukyu Kingdom did violate the Central Plains Dynasty.But at that time, the orthodoxy of the Central Plains was Daming, not Xia.

Even Daming didn't say anything, and Xia Guo was suspected of acting as a substitute.

Besides, everyone is an old fox in the political arena, why are they still playing Liaozhai?
Looking at the conditions proposed by Xia Guo, everyone in the Tokugawa shogunate knew very well that Xia Guo's goal was not to seek justice for the Ryukyu, but to attack Japan.

Each of the four conditions in the letter of credence cut through the arteries of the shogunate like sharp knives.

If you agree to any one, the Tokugawa shogunate will lose its prestige, and there will be no day to raise its head.

Once the authority is lost, how can we suppress the big names from all walks of life and maintain the current rule?

Tokugawa Iemitsu was middle-aged, and he thought that his self-cultivation skills had been perfected, but at this moment, he was smoked by the seven orifices of Xia Guo's national book spirit.

"The Xia people are too greedy. They underestimated Dongying. It was as powerful as Meng Yuan back then, but it is also broken here, and it is difficult to get over the thunder."

His words made all the senior officials of the shogunate feel confident.

At that time, Dongying was on the verge of subjugation in the face of the Mongol attack.However, God Amaterasu bestowed a kamikaze to sweep away the fierce Mongolian army, which allowed Dongpu to continue.

Since then, every Dongying person firmly believes that their destiny has been favored by the gods.

Therefore, facing the coercion of Xia Guo, even though they have seen the power of Xia Guo, they still feel that they can defeat a strong enemy.

Unlike these young people, Toshikatsu Doi, the old man, had to think more carefully.

"At the beginning of the expedition against Ryukyu, it was Satsuma who violated the order of the shogunate and sent troops without authorization. Why didn't Xia Guo pursue the Satsuma clan, but instead went to the shogunate?"

As soon as these words came out, it was like a cool wind swept through the hall.

It is impossible for Xia Guo not to know what happened in the battle of Qingchang Ryukyu back then.

That being the case, the punishment should also be found on the head of Satsuma.

However, in the letter of credence sent by Xia Guo, there was not a single word about Satsuma, but all the responsibilities were imposed on the head of the shogunate.

This kind of weirdness made many people worry.

"My lord, what do you mean...the Satsuma clan is a shameful traitor?"

Hidemune Date had participated in the Tsushima Sea Battle and had personally seen all sorts of strange actions of the Satsuma Clan, so he immediately thought of this possibility.

"Those daimyos in the west have always been diehards of the Toyotomi family, and they always want to change their flags. I believe that they will never let go of such an opportunity."

Toshikatsu Doi's reminder made Tokugawa Iemitsu completely calm down.

He is not afraid to fight Xia Guo.

As long as he sticks to the homeland and doesn't easily engage in wave warfare, he doesn't believe that Xia Guo can break into Dongpu and completely wipe out the shogunate.

But if there are unruly people around, it will leave a huge loophole.

This is where the danger of extinction lies.

After thinking about this, Tokugawa Iemitsu immediately responded.

"Send someone to Ryukyu and ask King Shangfeng to write a letter in his own handwriting. I want him to explain that he is willing to be my vassal of Dongying. Also, order the famous people in the west to come to Luo to meet in advance without delay."

Doi Toshikatsu was beside him, and he couldn't help but feel very relieved when he heard his actions.

The third-generation leader of the Tokugawa family is becoming more and more mature now.

As long as there is a letter written by King Shangfeng, it can help the Tokugawa shogunate get rid of the crime of invading Ryukyu.

It was Ryukyu who took the initiative to become a vassal state of Japan. What is the fault of the Tokugawa shogunate?
At the same time, if all the big names are trapped in Edo, they are not afraid of any tricks from them.

At that time, the country of Japan will be monolithic, and the shogunate will have no worries.

Since Zheng Zhilong was born in Anhai Town, it has become increasingly prosperous.

The Zheng family has made a lot of money by relying on sea trade, and it has also made the nearby people follow suit.

If you earn more money, you will naturally be greedy for enjoyment, so the business of eating, drinking and having fun is blooming everywhere in Anhai Town.

Hongyuelou is a well-known restaurant here.

The boss is from the Chaoshan area, and the food he cooks is the most delicious.Therefore, it is very popular with diners, and the business is full every day.

The boss, Peng Zhen, is generous and hospitable. Since he came here to do business, he has become close friends with many people.

And because Hongyue Tower is right by the sea, the scenery is unparalleled, which attracts dignitaries and dignitaries to feast and have fun here.

Peng Zhen would also be on the sidelines, settling accounts and gossiping with guests.

And in Anhai Town, the most discussed topic among everyone was naturally the Zheng family.

"What day is it today? The Zheng family's boats are all out to sea. Isn't it a big business?"

A guest started talking.

"[-]% of the cases are like this, and an official is going to make a fortune again."

The port is now empty, and none of the Zheng family's ships are there, so it is natural that they cannot escape the public's attention.

At this time, the wine is hot, and some people are proud of being well-informed and start showing off.

"What's the big profit? You don't know yet, do you? The Zheng family has fallen out with Xia Guo in the north. With the temper of an official, maybe he is looking for Xia Guo's bad luck."

Another person said: "Although the sea is big, it can't accommodate two real dragons. In my opinion, this time, the country of Xia may be in danger."

Seeing the big guy's discussion getting louder, Peng Zhen coughed quickly.

"Just be happy, everyone, don't look for trouble."

This reminder made all the guests break out in a cold sweat.I hurriedly stopped the conversation, and thanked him for his kindness.

Peng Zhen is used to being a good person, so after being humble, he asked Xiaoer to serve two jugs of good wine to the guests, and he only counted it as his own account.

It also made the guests laugh and smile, and the atmosphere was lively again.

Peng Zhen finished his calculations and left.

Everyone knew that he was looking for the accountant, and they didn't care.

On the way to the cashier, he ran into Chang Qing who was in charge of purchasing, and Peng Zhen chattered a few words.

"The flower crabs that should have arrived yesterday are all used up today. Many customers are waiting for the dishes. Hurry up and buy some more, the more the better."

Chang Qing hurriedly responded, turned around and left the restaurant, and went to buy goods from fishermen with good daily relationships.

The business of Hongyuelou is so good that it makes other colleagues jealous.

It's a pity that the dishes they cook are not as good as Hongyuelou.

He could only watch helplessly as the guys from Hongyuelou went out to buy vegetables again and again, but the supply was in short supply.

It would be best to curse secretly in my heart and pray for when Hongyuelou will suffer disaster or bad luck.