Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 377
In the early morning of the next day, Han Qi, accompanied by Fan Ning, went to Akita City in Deyu Country. This was his main purpose of coming to Kunzhou.

On the way to Deyu Country, Fan Ning formally reported to Han Qi that he had sent Yu Xiaonian to Heiankyo to negotiate with the Japanese court. Han Qi was not surprised by this matter, and Fan Ning had the right to negotiate with Japan on behalf of Song Dynasty , This is the power given to him by the emperor. He launched an attack on Deyu country, of course this matter must be properly resolved.

After pondering for a moment, Han Qi slowly said: "The fundamental reason for your attack on Dewa Country is to prevent the Abe family from collapsing and prevent the Japanese imperial court from fully entering Mutsu Country, right?"

"This is one of the three reasons. The other two reasons are firstly to control the gold and silver of Dewa and Mutsu countries, and secondly to expand the defense depth of Kunzhou. Of course, the Kiyohara family gave me an excuse to send troops."

"But you only reported two reasons, and you didn't mention the need to avoid the destruction of the Abe family." Han Qi's tone became a little dissatisfied. He didn't mind saying a few good words for Fan Ning, but he couldn't bear Fan Ning's treatment of himself. Also hide it.

"I have detailed the matter in my official report!"

Fan Ning took out a report, handed it to Han Qi and explained: "This was sent from Tang County this morning. I sent someone back to pick it up yesterday. Calculated from the time, when the official report arrived in the capital, Mr. Han should have already I’m on my way to Kunzhou. As for the fact that I didn’t mention it in the briefing, it’s because the pigeon letter is too small to write so many words. Second, the reason for supporting Abe’s is also to maintain strategic depth and prevent the Japanese imperial court from expanding northward. .”

Fan Ning's explanation made Han Qi's face slightly calm. He opened the report and read it carefully. It was basically consistent, but the description was more detailed, including the reasons for sending troops, motives and various results. Han Qi knew that , this official report will make the emperor feel a lot more comfortable. Every report of Fan Ning coincides with the emperor's great joy, and can greatly satisfy the emperor's psychological needs of opening up territories.

He didn't know whether Fan Ning had figured out the emperor's psychology, or it was just a coincidence. Han Qi didn't want to pursue the matter, so he put away the report and asked, "How far is it to Deyu Kingdom?"

"It's already in Dewa country, but it's still a day's flight from Akita Castle."

At noon the next day, the official ship arrived at Akita Port. Fan Ning pointed to a city in the distance and said, "That is Akita City, and there are currently 1000 troops stationed there."

Han Qi looked at it for a moment and asked, "Before I said I wanted to have a meeting with the Abe family, have you arranged it?"

Fan Ning nodded, "Beizhi has already sent someone to inform that Abe Raishi will come to Akita to meet your husband!"

The boat slowly approached the pier. On the pier, Commander Zhang Yi and Sima Wangqun came to welcome Privy Envoy Han Qi.

Fan Ning introduced the two to Han Qi, and after seeing the ceremony, they got into the carriage and drove to Akita City.
On the top of the city, Fan Ning was looking into the distance with his hands behind his back. At this time, Han Qi was performing a supervisory function, so it was inconvenient for him to participate.

At this time, Zhang Yi, the commander, stepped forward and said, "Han Xianggong is checking the account books of the warehouse, as if he is checking the amount of gold and silver. His subordinates have copied all the account books."

Fan Ning nodded. He was very clear about this process. In Tang County, Han Qi had already done it once, copying all the gold and silver receipt records from Mutsu country, and now he is starting to investigate Deyu country. In the eyes of many people, this is distrust of Fan Ning, but Fan Ning understands in his heart that this is Han Qi helping him, the more thorough the investigation, the less trouble he will have in the future.

"Don't disturb Mr. Han, let him investigate carefully, and let those who doubt me take a look, have I, Fan Ning, filled my own pocket?"

Han Qi stayed in Dewa Country for three full days. He not only visited many households, but also met the head of the Abe family, Abe Yoshitoki. At this time, Yu Xiaonian also returned to Tang County, bringing with him the idea of ​​reaching a preliminary agreement with Japan. information.

There are four main points:
First, the Song Army recognized Dewa as the land of Japan, and did not seek military occupation of Dewa, and did not interfere with the establishment of a new government office in the southern part of Dewa by the Japanese court;

Second, Japan agreed with the Song Army to lease Akita City and the plains of Dewa Country with a radius of 2000 miles at a price of 50 taels per year for 1000 years, allowing the Song Army to garrison a small amount of troops to ensure the safety of the Akita Trading Port. The number of troops stationed shall not exceed [-], and the number of warships shall not exceed [-];

Third, the Song army exercised jurisdiction over the people living within a radius of [-] miles of Autumn City, while the people living in a radius of [-] miles outside were under the jurisdiction of the Japanese government, and the people were free to come and go without forced relocation;
Fourth, both parties have the right to mine the Iwami Silver Mine in the Dewa country without interfering with each other.

One and a half months later, Han Qi explained the four core treaties one by one to the emperor Zhao Zhen and the ministers of the Zhizheng Hall in the Ziwei side hall.

"Your Majesty, according to Wei Chen's visit to Dewa Country, Wei Chen confirmed what Fan Zhizhou said in his report that Dewa Wen is nominally Japanese territory, but in fact Dewa Country is in the hands of three powerful families including the Kiyohara clan. Japan The government’s rule over the people is also in name only, and my officials randomly asked fifty households of local people, none of them recognized that they were Japanese, they were Ainu people, in fact, there were no such people in the household registration of Japan.”

"Han Xianggong emphasized the identity of the local people. Could it be that he hopes to include them as Song people?" Wen Yanbo couldn't help asking.

Fu Bi laughed and said, "If you can include them as Song people, I don't think there is anything wrong with it!"

"You two, let me finish my sentence!"

Han Qi smiled and waved his hands, and continued: "What I mean by these words is that the Dewa country only belongs to the Japanese country in name, and the appearance of the Song army in the Dewa country does not have a big impact on Japan. Many court officials are not worried about it." In fact, there is absolutely no excitement about the country being invaded, so after the Song Dynasty recognized Dewa as the land of Japan, the rest of the matter would be easier to discuss.”

At this time, Wang Yaochen, the deputy prime minister, asked: "Can we understand that this is what the Japanese court wants? As for the actual control of Deyu Kingdom by the Song army, they don't really care about it, because they have never actually obtained it. Pass."

"Wang Xianggong is very correct. On the one hand, the Japanese court wants to continue to have nominal sovereignty over the Dewa country, but on the other hand, they are also afraid that the Song army will invade the hinterland of Japan based on the Dewa country, so they want to restrict the Song army. The army in Dewa country, but this restriction is meaningless, if the Song army really wants to invade Japan, will it be restricted by this treaty?"

At this time, Emperor Zhao Zhen coughed lightly, and the hall fell silent. Zhao Zhen looked at the clause carefully again, and asked slowly, "Does Japan approve of this clause?"

"Your Majesty, the two parties have reached a preliminary agreement, and they have approved these terms."

Zhao Zhen nodded, "I am quite satisfied with this clause. The rental fee of 3000 taels of silver a year can only be a symbolic rent for the 50 taels of rough silver collected every year. Mr. Cao, do you think Deyu Country is suitable for raising money?" horse?"

"Your Majesty, there was originally a horse breeding place in the Dewa Kingdom. It has raised more than 3 pony horses and sold them to Japan. Now there are no pony horses there, but war horses. I went to check it myself. , Wei Chen believes that at least more than 2 war horses can be raised."

Zhao Zhen sighed and said: "After the founding of the Song Dynasty, many treaties were signed with Liao and Xixia, most of which were heartbreaking, but the few treaties signed with Japan were all made by the Song Dynasty, which gave me face. See ancestors.

What is even more rare is that Fan Ning is upright and clean. He has handled millions of taels of gold and tens of millions of taels of silver. Ministers are the pillars of our Great Song Dynasty, and they should be greatly rewarded and commended.

Some people say that he is too young, has insufficient qualifications, and is promoted too quickly, but I don't think so. If the rewards and punishments are unclear and unfair, then I am an unqualified monarch! "

After a pause, Zhao Zhen said in a loud voice: "I will pass on my decree. Fan Ning, the magistrate of Kunzhou, has made great contributions to the country. He was promoted from the fourth-rank Taizhong doctor, and he was granted the title of servant of Longtu Pavilion. He will reward 1 taels of gold, [-] pieces of silk, Jue Taikanghou."

(End of this chapter)