King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

inside the room.

As Ashikaga Yoshimochi's angry roar rang out.

All the Japanese envoys showed a trace of embarrassment on their faces, and they couldn't help but rub their heads with their hands to ease their emotions.

Just a moment.

A Japanese envoy sitting at the end of the big wooden table gently stretched out his right hand and knocked on the solid wood in front of him, making a crisp "dong dong" sound, which directly pulled back the silent thoughts of everyone in the room.

For a moment, everyone's eyes subconsciously focused on that person.

And this person is none other than.

It was the Japanese envoy this time, the second in command, Yamaguchi Tian.

His identity is a person designated by the Japanese royal family, responsible for cooperating with Ashikaga Yoshimochi.

Of course, cooperation is a nicer word. In the true sense, it should be said to be surveillance.

After all, almost all the subjects of Japan knew that the Japanese royal family and the Shogun Ashikaga family were almost completely in opposition, and each had its own little tricks and plans in mind.

The reason is also extremely simple.

As far as the power of the Ashikaga family is concerned, it can be said that it is even greater than that of the Japanese royal family.

For the superior, he is also the emperor of the feudal dynasty.

Naturally, I can't like it, but I also want to see the existence of such a family.

so.
The two sides fought countless times in secret.

Each of them has their own winning and losing tactics. Of course, it is precisely because, after countless encounters, neither side has gained any advantage over the opponent, or obtained any substantial advantages for themselves.

In the end, the two parties fought for their own interest chains and the power in their hands.

He was very tactful and stopped fighting fearlessly.

It is also because of this that the Ashikaga family and the Japanese royal family restrained each other, allowing the various forces in Japan to reach a strange balance.

When everyone saw who was knocking on the table, a strange and intriguing look flashed in their eyes, and their expressions changed. Then everyone's eyes turned to Ashikaga Yoshimochi who was sitting at the other end.

No one dared to speak or say anything without thinking, and subconsciously held their breath, fearing that any unusual noise or action of theirs would be noticed by the two gentlemen in front of them, causing them to join the fight between them for no reason.

It’s no wonder that everyone in the audience is so pretentious and timid.

It is true.

Everyone is someone who has been involved in the Japanese officialdom, and they know very well about certain things, certain matters, and the twists and turns hidden in between.

With their weak arms and legs, once they are really dragged into the fight between the two, they will be useless.

What I’m really afraid of is that I don’t even know how I died.

Even if I am lucky enough to survive, once I return to Japan.

God knows what will greet them at home.

In a word, it is definitely not a good thing.

so.
Everyone in the audience was extremely tactful. Seeing this scene, they all fell into an eerie silence. Leaving the huge stage to the two gentlemen in front of them and listening attentively was the best option.

Ashikaga Yoshimochi glanced away, and when he saw that the person who made the sound was Nobaketa.

He couldn't help but frowned, a hint of displeasure flashed across his face, his eyes narrowed, staring straight at the wild buyer Tian Tian not far away, and said coldly:

"Wild buyers' farmland."

"What is the meaning of your actions?"

"Is there something wrong with our arrangement, or do you have a better suggestion?"

"If you have any, you might as well speak out so that we can discuss it together."

"Ok?"

The speech is soft.

It seems like a light and slightly restrained greeting.

However, it had a different feeling in everyone's ears and hearts, and people couldn't help but sense a hint of ill intention in his words.

See this situation.

Those Japanese envoys who were unwilling to take sides and attempted to remain neutral subconsciously stepped back.

Upon hearing this, the wild buyer Tian Tian shook his head without comment, and then nodded unconsciously. This action made it difficult to understand his real purpose.

After all, this is both a nod and a shake of the head.

God knows what he really thinks in his heart.

"Wild buyers' farmland."

"What do you mean?"

"If you have something to say, just say it. Don't play hard-to-get-of-it tricks here. I don't have time to play games with you or waste time guessing."

“After all, everyone’s time is precious.”

“The time left for me is not enough.”

After hearing this.

At this moment, Ye Maitian no longer beats around the bush and does something intriguing and uncertain.

Then, he slowly stood up with his hands on the chair, half-closed his eyes and looked around at everyone, his cold and dignified gaze fell directly on Ashikaga Yoshimochi, he simply sorted out his thoughts, and replied in a deep voice:

"Ashikaga Yoshimochi and all my colleagues."

"Don't you find anything interesting and intriguing?"

This statement came out.

Everyone was confused, and then they frowned and tried to recall what happened after they arrived in Yingtian City and what had just happened in the palace. They made a simple review, but the answers they got did not reveal any clues at all.

In the eyes of everyone, including Ashikaga Yoshimochi, everything seemed extremely normal. There was absolutely no problem at all. Everything was extremely appropriate and reasonable, and no one could find any fault with it.

However, nothing wrong was found.

But after Ye Mai Tian's reminder, everyone's mood became a little depressed, mixed with more or less worry and panic.

to this end.

Ashikaga Yoshimochi, who was originally calm, was now filled with anger. His eyes began to turn hostile. He glared at him fiercely and said:
"Selling farmland!"

"What do you mean?"

"Inappropriate... intriguing?"

"I think you are not the only one who thinks you are fooling around and imagining things!"

"This matter."

"If you don't tell me the truth, don't blame me for reporting you to the other masters after I return home."

After hearing this.

The wild seller Tian smiled without commenting on the threat in his words.

How could he not hear it?

However, he scoffed at such threatening remarks and did not take them to heart at all.

Report to him?
Give me a break.

If someone else came, they might be scared.

But he?

Ashikaga Yoshitaka had his supporters.

The royal family also has its own sphere of influence.

Given his current position and the status he holds in the hearts of the royal family, how could he handle the matter just because Ashikaga Yoshimochi says he can?
How could the royal family agree!
But...about this matter.

Although Ye Maitian was very disdainful of it, he was too lazy to argue with him on this issue.

After all, in this matter, he did not do it to cause trouble for him, or to deliberately talk back to Ashikaga Yoshimochi or to disgust him.

But just now in the imperial study, he really had a different feeling.

This made him feel somewhat uneasy, so he had to remind him.

Although he may not like everyone in the delegation, he himself is also a member of the delegation.

If something really happens, he will not be able to escape just like others can.

After a brief pause, the wild seller Tian waved his hand, his expression suddenly became extremely solemn, and said:
"okay."

"Don't judge others by your own standards."

"I'm not that petty."

"This is just a friendly reminder and a way to ask if anyone feels the same way as I do."

Having said this, he paused, then suddenly changed the subject and continued:
"Just now, the kings of the Ming Dynasty and the six ministers met."

"Although everything seems calm, except for Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu, who once said a little more."

"There are only a few who object or are prepared to say something different."

"It's normal for Bifan to act like this."

"But I wonder if you have noticed that when the King of Han said the amount he wanted, and we agreed to his request."

"What changes have occurred on the faces of Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and the other ministers in the hall?"

"This expression is like the expression that a hunter should have when he sees his prey. Although he tried his best to restrain and suppress it, I don't believe you can't notice it."

Say it.

Ashikaga Yoshimochi and the envoys in the field couldn't help but look at each other.

Everyone's expression showed a hint of realization, and their facial expressions also relaxed.

Seeing how serious Ye Maitian was just now, everyone knew that he was not the kind of person who did not know the importance of the matter and liked to be unrestrained without reason. Even though everyone did not behave very seriously, in their hearts, they did not dare to slack off or neglect the matter.

But listening to such questions and results.

The emotions that had been secretly stirred up among the crowd were finally put down.

Just what Ye Maitian said.

If you ask them whether they noticed it, there is no doubt that everyone has noticed it.

But this problem was not taken seriously by everyone.

the reason is simple.

The situation of the Ming Dynasty's treasury is known better than anyone else by Japan, which has been harassing the Ming Dynasty's borders and has always been regarded as the biggest threat.

It can be said.
The entire Ming Dynasty's treasury was an abyss before the refined salt system and the introduction of snow-white refined salt.

It was only after the reform of the refined salt system and the introduction of snow-white refined salt that the entire Ming Dynasty treasury gradually improved and became much more abundant than before.

However, according to their understanding, they also know that it is just an improvement.

The hole that needs to be filled and the money needed are still too much.

so.
Just then, he noticed the changes in the expressions of the Ming officials and even the Crown Prince. Thinking about the suggestions and promises made by himself and others at that time, they completely rationalized everything.

Deep down, I feel that it is perfectly normal to have that kind of expression.

Even at that time, they were still secretly criticizing and mocking the Ming people in the hall because of this incident!
In their view, when this incident happened, all the conditions combined together, not to mention that the Ming Dynasty officials would not show such expressions, even if their positions were swapped with those of the Ming Dynasty officials, their expressions would probably not be much better than those of the Ming Dynasty officials.

then.

After a brief moment of daze, Ashikaga Yoshimochi came back to his senses, glanced at Nobumita with contempt, sneered, and said with a hint of sarcasm:

"Wild shopping."

"It's good to be cautious."

"But being too cautious is not a good thing, it is a sign of cowardice, weakness, and waste."

"Don't think that you are the only one who discovered this."

"Do you think we haven't seen what the Ming dynasty officials are like?"

"Who in the room could have failed to see the changes in those people's expressions?"

"But does it matter?"

"Isn't it the expression that those people, who are greedy for money and afraid of poverty, should have when someone rushes to give them money?"

"What's the big deal about this?"

"What is the situation of the entire Ming Dynasty's treasury? Don't you know anything about it, Lord Ye?"

"hehe."

"That's all the courage and ability I have."

"If the emperor knew about this, I'm afraid he would be extremely disappointed in you, Lord Yemai."

"That's when."

Speaking of it.

Ashikaga Yoshimochi deliberately paused here, as if gloating, and looked at Nobiida with a meaningful expression.

What follows is not stated clearly.

But we are not fools, so we naturally know what the unfinished words mean.

After hearing this.

Nobuta's expression changed involuntarily, but he was not frightened by Ashikaga Yoshimochi's threats and gloating. Instead, he half-closed his eyes and looked around coldly at everyone around him. His solemnity did not diminish at all, and he continued:

"Yes!"

"Ashikaga-sama is right."

"But, have you ever thought that this speculation is only the first reasonable explanation, and it does not mean that this is the final conclusion."

"Don't forget."

"Have you ever thought about this matter? While we are plotting against the Ming Dynasty, is the Ming Dynasty court also plotting against us, or even the entire Japan, from another angle?"

"After all, we are Japan"

Having said this, he paused, subconsciously looked around, and then his expression suddenly became serious. He lowered his voice to the lowest level and continued:
"What is the situation of the local silver mines?"

"Think about it carefully."

"What if the Ming Dynasty knew this, or was unsure in the past, and used this as an excuse to test us, to see our reaction, and then get a definite answer?"

"If this is the reason, do you think it can be explained?"

"And I would like to ask you if you have forgotten the first lesson of our lives and the first rule of the battlefield that the Ashikaga Shogun always mentioned."

"That is, never think only of the good in everything, always prepare for the worst."

“In this way, we can have a chance to survive.”

"Also, no matter when, you can leave yourself a way out to escape unscathed."

"On the other hand, let's look at what you all look like now."

"Think about your arrogant and self-righteous remarks just now."

"Am I timid and a coward, or are you too optimistic?" (End of this chapter)