I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 669: Seeking Satsuma Domain

"Brother Li, 150 taels is a bit expensive. I can easily bring people from Daming to Japan, and the settlement fee plus monthly salary, etc., is at most 50 taels. See if it can be cheaper."

After much thought, Yan Siqi still felt that the deal was not worth it, so he couldn't help but plead with Li Dan to see if he could help negotiate the deal.

Unexpectedly, Li Dan shook his head when he heard this, then looked at Yan Siqi without saying a word. After a while, he slowly said:
"I originally thought you were a smart man. Now that you have the support of Ming Dynasty, you will definitely achieve great dominance in the future. But I didn't expect that I was really wrong. How could you be so short-sighted? You still want to raise troops in Japan. When the time comes, Dead hands, I’m afraid I don’t even know how I died!”

Yan Siqi was originally waiting for Li Dan's agreement with high hopes. Now seeing that Li Dan did not agree, but instead scolded him, he was confused and quickly explained:
"Brother Li, you are also a family man, and you don't know the costs involved. Now that the imperial court has abolished the maritime ban, our maritime trade business is not easy to do. I now have more than 3000 soldiers and horses, food, wages and weapons. Which one is not a big deal. So it’s not that I don’t want to give the money, it’s just a bit too much. If it’s a little lower, 100 taels per person, a total of 100 million taels, I can accept it.”

Listening to Yan Siqi's complaints, Li Dan's face turned even darker, hating that iron cannot make steel:

"What's the difference between 100 taels and 150 taels? Why are you so confused? You can't even understand such a crucial point. If I report this figure, not only will the Governor be dissatisfied, but His Majesty may also be dissatisfied."

When Li Dan said this, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, letting himself calm down for a moment, and then patiently explained to Yan Siqi.

"You have already said that your biggest reliance in the uprising in Japan is not yourself, but the Ming Dynasty. With the Ming Dynasty as your backing, you can conquer Japan. If you fail, you will run back to the Ming Dynasty and become a rich man. So whether it is for For your future, or for your own retreat, the most important thing is to show your sincerity to His Majesty and the court.

Now this 150 million taels is your certificate of surrender to the court. Only if you give it happily, can His Majesty and the court see your sincerity. In the future, it will be convenient for you whether it is to prepare military supplies or recruit people.

You are so nagging now, how can you let the court trust you?I originally thought that you are also a person who has traveled all over the world, and you should understand this truth.Now it seems that I really look up to you. "

Listening to Li Dan's scolding, Yan Siqi finally reacted and was immediately frightened into a cold sweat.

Li Dan was right. From last year to now, Jin Yiwei had helped him many times, making him feel that everything was natural and he didn't express anything.As a result, seeing such a high price from the court, he naturally felt that the court should give him a cheaper price.

And I completely forgot that I was the one who wanted to seek help from the Ming Dynasty court, if I angered the court.Not only would the effort to raise an army be in vain, but he himself might not end well either.

Compared with this, the 150 million taels currently agreed to by the court seems to be an extremely cost-effective deal.

"Okay, 150 taels is 150 taels, but I have to decide who I recruit!"

After Li Dan said this, Yan Siqi also figured it out and no longer struggled. Then he looked at Li Dan and gave a serious reply.

"Well, acknowledging mistakes can greatly improve things. I think both your Majesty and the Governor are deeply pleased that you are so sincere."

Seeing that Yan Siqi finally agreed, Li Dan immediately slammed the table and praised Yan Siqi.It seems that Yan Siqi is still decisive. After paying such a large sum of money, he can finally explain to the court.

Now that he has made up his mind, Yan Siqi will not think about anything else.

He has figured out that although the money seems very expensive, it is actually a certificate of investment.

Otherwise, why would the emperor and the court help him? Moreover, the more he buys, the more his majesty and Ming Dynasty will be inseparable from him. If he fails, they might even end up giving him a hand.

"Then it's settled. The imperial court is preparing muskets, armor and other weapons. I will immediately arrange for people to go to Fujian, Shanghai, and Shuntian Prefecture to recruit people. Now that it's said here, I won't hide it anymore. I'm here this time Daming brought 300 million taels, and I will give them all to you when the time comes. It will be used as an advance payment to the court. If I have any money to spend, I can just deduct it from it.

This is just the first wave. After I succeed in the uprising in March next year, I will order more firearms from the court and recruit more people. Then the money will continue to flow in.I have heard before that Brother Li has invested in Daming Trading Company and serves as a counselor in it. When the military situation is urgent, please help me more and don't delay the important event. "

300 taels!

When Li Dan heard about this number, he was ecstatic and secretly thought that as long as Yan Siqi made up his mind, he would do things without any hesitation.Now not only was he happy, but the court and the emperor were also extremely happy.

Now that he sees Yan Siqi being so righteous, Li Dan wants to retaliate and show Yan Siqi the sincerity of the court. "Don't worry, if you can trust the court so much, His Majesty and the court will definitely not let you down. When the time comes, I will also pay more attention to the transportation of materials in Daming Trading Company, and I will definitely not be short of you. And I will also give you a big gift. .”

When Yan Siqi saw what Li Dan said, he suddenly looked puzzled. He didn't understand what the great gift Li Dan was talking about.

"Yes, you said before that you would start an uprising in Nagasaki in March next year. I suggest you change the time and place. It would be best to change the uprising to the Satsuma clan in Kyushu. As for the time, it has not been determined yet. You can Waiting for the opportunity, probably next year!"

"Satsuma?"

Yan Siqi suddenly looked surprised when he heard this, and shouted in surprise.He didn't know whether the imperial court wanted him to die or whether Li Dan was suffering from hysteria and talking nonsense. The Satsuma clan was the most powerful clan in Kyushu, so how could he be able to compete with it.

"Brother Li, it seems that the imperial court does not want me to succeed. It is obviously to let me die. How can you not know the situation of the Shimazu family of Satsuma Domain after living in Japan for a long time. It is one of the major vassals in the southwest. The lord of the feudal lord, the Shimazu family, has When Yoshihisa came to power, he was appointed as the guardian of the Three Kingdoms of Kyushu. He took the name of Norisei as the guardian daimyo and warring states daimyo. He controlled most of Kyushu. His fiefdom had more than [-] koku. His territory, Kagoshima, was easy to defend and difficult to attack. It can be said that Kyushu The strongest.

If I start an uprising in Satsuma Domain, I will definitely die.It would be better to raise troops in Nagasaki, where the seaport is excellent. If it succeeds in one fell swoop, Nagasaki City can be attacked and retreated. When the time comes, the best strategy is to plan for it slowly. "

Seeing Yan Siqi's anxious expression, Li Dan chuckled, waved his hand to calm him down, and then comforted him:
"I have been in Japan for so long. Don't I know how powerful the Satsuma clan is? Where to raise troops is your own business. I am just making suggestions. And I have my own reasons for saying this. Please be patient and listen. item."

Seeing Li Dan being so calm and unhurried, Yan Siqi was very confused, but still listened patiently to Li Dan's explanation.

"First, you also said that the Satsuma clan is the strongest clan in Kyushu. If you can destroy the Satsuma clan first, it will not only make you famous, but also make you have no rivals in Kyushu, allowing you to calmly reorganize your troops and go north. Unify Kyushu Island.

Secondly, although we are all merchants, we have traveled all over the world and know some military matters.You have to know that the most important thing after you start an army is money and food. Only with a constant supply of money and food can you have the confidence to fight.

Therefore, regardless of whether you are wealthy now, when you raise the army, you will need to spend money everywhere. Once there is no money, the soldiers will not obey orders and will not be used, and that will be troublesome. "

Although Yan Siqi didn't like listening to what Li Dan said, it was undeniable that what he said was very reasonable.Then Li Dan continued to say:
"The Satsuma Domain is located in the southwest of Kyushu, close to Ryukyu and the Ming Dynasty. If you can occupy it, you don't have to worry about future material supplies. At least you can buy it from the imperial court and you can hold on for a while.

Moreover, you have forgotten that the reason why the Satsuma clan was able to become the most powerful clan in Kyushu was that although its land was barren, it had the ability to gather tens of thousands of troops, and all of this was due to the gold mines in Kagoshima. "

Gold mine?

When Li Dan said this, Yan Siqi suddenly realized that no wonder Li Dan suggested that he start an uprising in Satsuma Domain because he was interested in the gold mines in Kagoshima.

He knew this place. It seemed to be near Kagoshima Nagano, but it was blocked by the Shimazu family of the Satsuma Domain, making it difficult for ordinary people to enter and exit. However, as the Satsuma Domain relied on it, its output should not be low.

After thinking about this, Yan Siqi couldn't help but nod, thinking this idea was a good one.

Li Dan is right, the so-called troops and horses have not moved yet, food and grass go first.The money I had earned from sea trade for so many years was only 600 million taels, but now I spent 300 million taels all at once, and the remaining money seemed not enough.And with this gold mine, it will definitely be of great benefit to your own rebellion!
But Li Dan said so many benefits, but he didn't mention one issue that Yan Siqi was most concerned about.

That is, he only has 6000 soldiers and horses now. Even if he recruits people for training now, he can train up to more than [-] combat-ready soldiers.With this force, how could he compete with the Satsuma clan's troops and capture Kagoshima?Thinking of this, his newly raised hopes were instantly shattered.

"What should we do with the soldiers and horses of the Satsuma Domain? My soldiers and horses may not be able to defeat them."

Seeing Yan Siqi ask hesitantly, Li Dan laughed. He had been waiting for Yan Siqi to ask this question.

"Don't worry about this. I told you that since you are sincere to the imperial court, the imperial court will definitely not let you down. You don't have to worry about the soldiers and horses of Satsuma Domain. The imperial court has decided to send troops to Ryukyu. As long as Satsuma Domain sends troops to rescue, the imperial army will definitely let him There is no coming back. When the time comes, Satsuma Domain will be a paper tiger without soldiers, will you still be afraid of him?"

(End of this chapter)