1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 282 "United States-Japan Goodwill Treaty"

Masahiro Abe opened the "U.S.-Japan Treaty of Goodwill", and what caught his eye was the harsh and dazzling content.

First, the Japanese shogunate compensated the crew of the American whaling ship for the loss of 100 million taels of silver and military expenses of 1000 million taels of silver, totaling 1100 million taels of silver.

Second, open Kanagawa, Nagasaki, Hakodate, Niigata, Hyogo, Edo, and Osaka as trading ports.

Third, the U.S. and Japan exchanged envoys, the U.S. could station consulates in open ports, and U.S. diplomatic envoys in Japan could travel in the interior of Japan when performing official duties.

Fourth, American citizens have the right to freely enter and exit, enjoy the right of residence, the right to lease goods, the right to do business, and the right to consular jurisdiction in the places where the port is opened.

Fifth, respect the principle of free trade. The non-governmental trade between the United States and Japan is not subject to any restrictions, and transactions are conducted on their own, and Japanese officials are not allowed to interfere.

Sixth, the tariffs between Japan and the United States must be negotiated between Japan and the United States.

Seventh, American citizens can start banks in places with open ports, and American currency can circulate freely in Japan tax-free.

Eighth, if Japan has a dispute with other countries, the United States can act as a client at the request of the Japanese side and mediate in the middle.

Ninth, the treaty will take effect from the date of signing and will be valid for 15 years, at which time a new treaty can be revised according to the actual situation.

Masahiro Abe had thought that the demands made by the US would be very harsh, but he did not expect that this treaty would be so harsh that he could not accept even one of them.

This is simply blatant extortion!
Although the raging anger had long been uncontrollable in his heart, Masahiro Abe, as a qualified cabinet member, did not let the impulse go to his head, and still remembered that the purpose of his trip was to stabilize and drag these Americans.

"The treaty involves a wide range of aspects, especially the opening of ports, which can only be decided after the shogunate discusses with the feudal lords. In order for the treaty to be signed smoothly, I hope the two generals will give me some time."

Abe Masahiro said with a smile.

"We are not unreasonable people. We can give your country half a month to think about it. It's just that you think about it on land, and we have to wait for your results for half a month on the rough sea. This is a bit unreasonable, right? ?” Liang Yao said.

"What does the general mean?" Masahiro Abe asked as he closed the contract.

"My soldiers and I need to go ashore to rest. Of course, the United States has always been a country of civility and etiquette, and I informed Mr. Abe of this out of politeness."

Liang Yao's attitude was obvious. He just informed Abe Masahiro that he and the officers and soldiers of the expeditionary force were going ashore, and he did not discuss with Abe Masahiro.

Even if the Japanese shogunate disagrees, he will go ashore.

"This is natural, just to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and troubles, please allow me to report this matter to our general, so that I can provide accommodation for the two and the soldiers of the United States, and I will give the two generals an answer tomorrow. Masahiro Abe said to Liang Yao and Perry.

After the negotiation was over, when Abe Masahiro was about to disembark and leave, Nabeshima Naomasa called Abe Masahiro to stop him.

"Master Abe."

"Nabeshima-kun."

Masahiro Abe paused, and looked at Naomasa Nabeshima with a haggard face.

"These Americans, especially Liang Yao, are familiar with the national conditions of our country. They are very shrewd and cunning, not kind." Nabeshima reminded Abe Masahiro.

"Nabeshima-kun has something to say." Abe Masahiro looked at the prisoner with disdain.

"There are words in the words, but these words are not pleasant to the ear." Nabeshima said with a wry smile, "The most sensible choice for us right now is to accept the treaty proposed by the Americans and stop the loss in time, otherwise, the Americans will only want more. Nagasaki It is a lesson from the past!"

"Nabeshima, don't exaggerate the enemy's strength to justify your failure! This is a shameful and cowardly act!" Abe Masahiro suddenly raised his voice, "The strength of the shogunate is not comparable to that of a small Saga clan like you!"

"For these Americans, there is no essential difference whether it is the Saga clan or the shogunate." Naomasa Naomasa's smile became more and more bitter, "That's all I have to say, this letter is still Please pass it on to Your Excellency, Mr. Abe, please!"

With that said, Naoshima Naozheng bowed deeply to Masahiro Abe, and handed over a letter with both hands.

After Masahiro Abe hesitated for a moment, he took the letter from Naomasa Nabeshima.

"The Japanese seem to be very sincere, but I always feel that this negotiation went too smoothly."

Watching Masahiro Abe leave in a flat boat, Perry said.

"It's not that it went too smoothly, but that the Japanese are not sincere in this negotiation." Liang Yao said his conclusion.

"I feel the same way. Faced with the treaty we proposed, Masahiro Abe didn't even bargain. It's really abnormal." Perry nodded.

On this point, his opinion is the same as Liang Yao's.

"For a treaty that is not intended to be signed, there is no need to bargain." Liang Yao said.

"The Tokugawa shogunate wants to delay time with us, so let's spend time with them. It just so happens that the soldiers of the California Infantry and the Arizona Infantry also need to go ashore to take a good rest. I also want to recharge my batteries and give them No time at all."

In the early morning of the next day, the shogunate authorities quickly responded to Liang Yao's request to go ashore to rest and recuperate, allowing Liang Yao and his troops to rest and recuperate in Kanagawa, but not to enter Edo.

Just like in Xiangshan, there are other garrison camps around Liang Yao's garrison.

The difference is that when he was in Xiangshan, Liang Yao was monitored by the green camp in Guangdong, while in Kanagawa, it was the army of the shogunate.

Liang Yao didn't feel too uncomfortable. The Guangdong green battalion in Xiangshan couldn't do anything to him, and the Kanagawa shogunate army naturally couldn't do anything to him either.

The shogunate was on the right track. Liang Yao just mentioned the matter of geisha to Abe Masahiro. Masahiro Abe, an old boy, sent twenty geisha in one go, regardless of whether he was physically fit or not.

But not all of these twenty geisha were for him, ten of them were for Perry.

"General, please take a look. These are the courtesans of Edo, who are proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and are also quite accomplished in tea ceremony and poetry. They are both excellent in color and art." Abe Masahiro introduced these geisha to Liang Yao.

"Oiran is the head of a hundred flowers. If there are too many, it will be worthless." Liang Yao said.

"The oirans of Edo are all under the general's account. If the general is not satisfied, I will send someone to Osaka to select the oirans for the general." Abe Masahiro said to Liang Yao very wretchedly, "These oirans are usually performers in Edo. Those who don’t sell their bodies are all virgins, but they have been trained, I think the general will like it.”

"I hope your country can be so sincere when signing the treaty in half a month." Liang Yao said to Masahiro Abe.

"Our general has always been very sincere, and I hope the general can wait patiently. If you have any needs in Kanagawa, please contact me. Abe will do his best to meet the needs of the general." Abe Masahiro said to Liang Yao, patted his chest.

"These oirans are enough to meet my needs, Mr. Abe, please come back." Liang Yao glanced at the oirans and said to Masahiro Abe.

Abe Masahiro and Liang Yao looked at each other and smiled.

(End of this chapter)