Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

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At the dock of the Hirado Domain, when the ship with billowing black smoke appeared on the sea level, the Japanese people who were still in the ignorant era were stunned by this scene.

For a time, rumors that the Chinese Titans had descended on the Nagasaki Hirado Domain were rampant throughout Kyushu Island.

Of course, these are all rumors stirred up among the common people at the bottom.

The actual daimyo Jinnobu of the Hirado clan, the Matsuura clan, had already sent his eldest son, Tonobu, to greet the merchant ship from China.

"Dongxin, the eldest son of the fourth generation head of the Hirado clan, welcomes the distinguished guests from China!" Dongxin, wearing a black hat on his head and hunting clothes, led his tribe on the pier to bow deeply to Zheng Yiguan and Qiu Tong who were disembarking from the ship.

Qiu Tong had no intention of coming to Japan originally, but because he wanted to go to Edo via the Matsuura style this time to interview the contemporary shogun about trade between the two countries, under Wang Qi's instruction, Qiu Tong arrived as an official parliamentary representative. Kyushu, Japan.

When the eldest son of the Matsuura family saw Qiu Tong beside Zheng Yiguan, his eyes brightened significantly, and his waist bowed again: "Welcome the distinguished envoy of China!"

Looking at the unique Japanese cage and the porters in front and behind who were no taller than his shoulders, Qiu Tong was worried that he would sit directly on the ground.

Moreover, the space in Japanese sedans is small, and people can only sit upright and kneel when entering, and it is impossible to stand up - and, considering Qiu Tong's height, he has to hunch down in the sedan!

"Yiguan, there's no other sedan?" Qiu Tong frowned and turned to look at Zheng Yiguan.

"Japanese sedans are all so narrow," Zheng Yiguan shook his head: "Their stature is too low for me to drive into such a wide sedan."

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and Qiu Tong looked at the pony on the side: "Where's that horse? I'll ride it!"

Finally, at Qiu Tong's strong request, Dong Xin cautiously led a horse over and helped Qiu Tong turn over: "Let's go, I just hope to reach the official residence as soon as possible!"

Such a sedan, such a little pony, is so frustrating.

Fortunately, the dock was not far from the official residence, so Qiu Tong did not feel too uncomfortable.

Sitting in the manor specially built and decorated for the Chinese envoys, Qiu Tong finally calmed down a little.

"Japan's climate and environment are similar to those of China, but its customs and daily life are far different." Qiu Tong walked around the tatami several times and said with some surprise: "Sitting in such a posture is really not something ordinary people can endure."

"The country is small and the ambition is huge, so it can endure what ordinary people cannot endure." Zheng Yiguan has traveled to Japan many times, and what he saw is not surprising.

"Gongmi Crying Contest" While Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan were chatting, there were footsteps and an extremely soft girl's voice outside the door.

"Douzou." Zheng Yiguan heard this and spoke.

With a crash, the sliding door was opened from the outside.

Two beautiful women in Japanese bathrobes hunched into the room carrying tea bowls and snacks.

"The service in Japan is really different from that in China," Qiu Tong chuckled and sat down.

"Wo Suoyi" The two waitresses then withdrew.

After the two maids left, Zheng Yiguan said: "Ms. Matsuura is very anxious now."

"I understand," Qiu Tong nodded: "But no matter how anxious you are, you still have to see how sincere you are!"

According to the information obtained by Zheng Yiguan, the fourth generation of the Matsuura family divided the 1-kaku territory of Imafuku to his younger brother Nobuyoshi. His power was greatly weakened. Last year, under the instruction of the shogunate, he removed the Dutch business office from the The move of Hirado Castle to Nagasaki caused great financial difficulties for the domain. In order to strengthen the internal affairs of the domain, the contemporary head of the Matsuura clan carried out a comprehensive cadastral survey and fully opened up trade with China. That's why he was so anxious to meet with the Chinese Parliament.

Only then did Qiu Tong and his party go to Japan.

It's night, the first day of the first lunar month, the Chinese Lantern Festival, which is also a grand festival in Japan. Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan were invited to attend the Matsuura family banquet.

After they had had enough wine and food, the two were invited into the inner room to discuss important matters.

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As soon as he entered the inner room, Zhenxin, the current head of the Matsuura family, moved directly and knelt down in front of Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan.

"Please beg the envoy to the upper court, please beg the Matsuura clan!!!"

After saying this, he kowtowed repeatedly with bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang head kowtowed. After three times, his head was broken and blood flowed.

Zheng Yiguan frowned slightly and looked troubled, but he did not speak. He just looked at Qiu Tong - after all, he was just the liaison person, and Qiu Tong was the envoy of the parliament.

But
Qiu Tong turned out to be a ruthless character who emerged from the Jin Yi Wei Ren Jing.

Kowtow a few times, bleed a little and get Qiu Tong to agree. Isn’t it a bit cheap? Are you looking down on me, Mr. Qiu?

Therefore, in the face of Zhenxin's kowtow, Qiu Tong didn't show any expression. He just walked around the room and looked at the mural behind him with interest.

Finally, it was Zheng Yiguan who spoke to Zhenxin: "Matsuura, what's the use of kowtowing? What do you think? Let's talk about it first?"

"Sir, please help me!" Zhenxin of the Matsuura family raised his head and looked at Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan: "Now the shogunate is eyeing all the famous names, and they are launching attacks and invasions. Anyone who is not safe will be wiped out. Matsuura The family has occupied Nagasaki in Kyushu these years and is an important trade channel between China and Japan. It has long been coveted by the Tokugawa family. A month ago, they wanted to get to know China through the family in order to gain the initiative in trade! "

"This painting has quite a bit of Tang charm," Qiu Tong murmured to himself, clasping his hands behind his back, ignoring Matsuura's words.

"Ah this." The head of the family, Zhenxin, turned to look at Zheng Yiguan, looking for help.

"Hiss," Zheng Yiguan hated the fact that iron cannot become steel and cursed: "What do you want to do? What do you want us to do? You should make it clear!"

"Okay, okay, I understand." Zhenxin of the Matsuura clan immediately turned around and faced Qiu Tongtong: "If the two adults can appoint the Matsuura clan as the only contact person for future trade with the Ming Dynasty, Zhenxin will represent the Matsuura clan. I serve you two adults as masters! I have a wife and a servant in my house, and I have to take all the things from the financial society!"

Qiu Tong turned his head when he heard this, suspecting that he heard wrongly: "Can you Matsuura represent Japan?"

"Well, I can't represent it!" Zhenxin lowered his head.

"Then why are you the only liaison between China and Japan?" Qiu Tong felt a little funny: "Do you think that China's Kyushu is a land of wealth like Japan? One family can monopolize the world's trade?"

"It's not like there are two adults."

"Thank you for your respect, but I can't do it," Qiu Tong sneered: "I only leave you one sentence. The Hirado clan can continue to trade with Toshu Prefecture and be the only daimyo, but I can't do it in other places in the Ming Dynasty. host!"

"grown ups."

Qiu Tong waved his hand: "In addition, the one you Matsuura wants to serve is not me, Qiu Tong, nor any one of us, but the Chinese Council!"

"do you understand?"

"Chinese Parliament?" Zhenxin was a little confused.

"Every year, 30% of your family's finance and trade will be allocated as tribute to the Great Council of China. You will also select adult and talented children from your clan to go to China, to learn advanced culture and to serve as hostages! Do you understand? "

"If such a request is known to the shogunate, the Tokugawa family will not tolerate it!" Zhenxin begged.

"Don't worry," Qiu Tong showed a kind smile: "My requirements for the Tokugawa family will be more stringent!!!" (End of this chapter)