Late Ming Dynasty: Conquering the world starting from riding and cutting

"Saga is the only legal vassal in Kyushu!"

"As the Keelung military and political authorities that have a long-term friendly and cooperative relationship with the Saga family, it is necessary for us to help maintain political stability and social order in Kyushu!"

"The Keelung Army will assist the Saga family in their defense, forming an integrated offense and defense to help the Saga family resist all intrusions!"

On the boat back to Kitakyushu day and night, Saga Toaichi opened the copy of the document signed by the general with great interest. He read it word for word for a long time, and slowly felt his eyes get hot and tears almost flowed out.

It is true that God will not destroy Saga, and God will not destroy Kitakyushu.

The document begins with a clear statement, declaring Saga's orthodox status for Kyushu, and then expresses its critical attitude towards the Kumamoto family's unprovoked attack and the Saga shogunate's sit-down watching the fight between tigers and tigers.

Walking outside the cabin, facing the strong sea wind, I looked at the fleet in the distance. The large cargo ship was like a hill, with an extremely low waterline, struggling to move forward against the sea wind.

These two dozen large ships are all filled with fine rice, sugar, salt, cotton cloth and other items. They are all materials provided by the general to support the Saga family, which is actually a kind of comfort to them.

"Half a million shi of fine Japonica rice and two hundred thousand gu of Keelung Tongbao. What a generous act!"

Having seen the prosperity of Keelung, Saga Chaoyi couldn't help but have no patience for his remote country. If the general hadn't ordered him to come back, he really wanted to stay in Keelung and enjoy the blessings, and he wouldn't be hungry anyway.

Being blown by the sea breeze for a while refreshed my mind a little bit.

Saga Chaoichi, who was named the guardian of Kitakyushu, continued to return to his cabin to read the document.

At the beginning of the treaty, the purpose and significance of signing this document are stated.

“The people of this contracting party have the right to live, travel and engage in commerce, industry, and other occupations throughout the territory of the other party, as well as the right to mine and develop mineral resources, lease and retain land; and enjoy the economic rights of the local people. They must not be insulted or harassed, and if there are those who commit crimes, they will be under local jurisdiction.”

"This is a great thing for my family!" After reading this, Saga Toichi couldn't help but sigh. "God bless you, Yamata! It seems like my Saga family still has hundreds of years of good luck!"

Fairness and justice in business are, of course, conditional.

The Saga family wants to recognize Kuyi Island (Hokkaido Island) as Keelung territory and under the jurisdiction of the Keelung Army.

Keelung has the privilege of living, traveling, operating industry and commerce, and mining in Kyushu and Kuyi Island.

In addition, various products produced in Kyushu are organized and sold by the Saga family to the Keelung Army General Mansion, including seafood, agricultural products, forestry products, handicrafts, mineral products, etc.

The Keelung Army and Navy have the right to anchor and anchor in all harbors and islands along the coast of Kyushu. The Saga Shogunate must provide relevant facilities and hire manpower for construction.

And when necessary, the Keelung Navy can fully control all seaports in Kyushu, and can expel and fight back dangerous personnel. The final right of interpretation belongs to the Keelung Navy.

In addition, when purchasing military equipment, the Keelung Army is obliged to provide education, training and other services to the Saga family's armed forces, and provide related upgrading and transformation services. The relevant expenses incurred shall be paid by the owner of the equipment.

At the same time, the Keelung Army can have priority in mining, building seaports and shipyards, and building roads in Kyushu. If anyone else wants to choose land for construction or mining in the above-mentioned areas, Saga Chaoichi and his successors are obliged to consult the Keelung military authorities first.

In order to ensure the implementation of the above provisions, the Keelung Army has the responsibility and obligation to assist Saga in completely wiping out the rebels and hostile forces that are causing harm to the Kyushu region.

The military terms and conditions are completely humiliating and humiliating the country, or it can be said that it is for Saga Toichi's consideration.

Business can be fair and just, and even taxes can be paid to the Saga family.

But in terms of military affairs, Qin Hao wanted to completely divide Fusang and learn from the beautiful country of later generations.

But Saga Tomoichi didn't seem to care at all, but he was overjoyed about this.

The general personally promised him that as long as he devoted himself to Keelung, he would allow him to establish an independent country.

The entire Kyushu Island belongs to the Saga family. On the map of Keelung, the scope of Kyushu is not large, but Saga Chaoyi knows that it is a huge force that their ancestors have never set foot on for generations.

After getting rid of Shimazu and Kumamoto, Kyushu Island will belong to him, and the era of his Saga family will begin.

"Can the boat go faster?"

Anxious to go to Kitakyushu City, Saga Chaoichi, who was worried, kept urging the sailors to speed up.

"My lord, the sail is already full, we can't go any faster!"

"I don't care! The sail is full. Just organize people to paddle for me! Hurry, hurry! The general will arrive soon. If you are not prepared, I will chop off your heads."

Amid Saga Chaoichi's roar, dozens of fully loaded boats shuttled through the turbulent sea like swordfish in the sea until they disappeared.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month of the second year of Chongzhen, at the Nagasaki Pier in Kitakyushu, there were crowds of people, flags flying, and gongs and drums noisy.

Countless minor daimyo from Kitakyushu, retainers of the Saga family, and a large number of invited people gathered here, waiting to welcome the arrival of Keelung's army.

Although the sea wind was fierce, the daimyo, bannermen, samurai, and ordinary people did not dare to neglect it at all.

The general is coming, no noise!

Everyone remembered it, and those who couldn't remember were sent to see the Lord Yaqi, and the little daimyo who were attached were no exception.

Saga Asahi did three things after coming back.

fair!

fair!

What’s special is fair!

It can be said to be the true biography of the great general.

"I'm coming!"

With the commotion of the crowd, a few black spots and a few white sails appeared between the sea and the sky, and then they became bigger and bigger and closer.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of three-masted sailing ships lined up in an orderly manner to enter the pier. When the first three-masted sailing ship entered the port, several small ships followed. They spread out one after another, controlling the entire Nagasaki water surface. .

When all the ships entered the port, a larger ship protected by two frigates appeared next to the pier.

People knew from the flag hanging high on the mast that this was the general's ship.

The samurai class headed by Saga Moichi immediately greeted the people present, prepared according to the etiquette used by Taihe Toyotomi Hideyoshi to welcome the great angel, and knelt on the dock to prepare to greet the general.

Amidst the sound of drums, a torrent of steel rushed onto the dock.

The armors, robes and equipment worn by the soldiers coming off the ship almost dazzled the eyes of all the adults present.

If you can use embroidered pillows for clothes, armor, swords and guns, you can use such words to comfort yourself, but those large and small artillery pieces, which the Japanese call big tubes and Guobeng cannons, are so eye-catching to everyone in the Wu family. My hair was straight and my heart was trembling.

"General, onboard!"

"General, mighty!"

"Mighty! Onboard!"

The bright-minded Hatamoto and the samurai were the first to shout slogans, but the one who shouted loudest was actually Saga Touichi, the head of the Saga family.

Amidst the sound of drums and cheers, five thousand infantrymen boarded the pier like flying. They lined up neatly. The large square formation of five battalions, with twenty rows on each side, was as neat as a knife and an ax. .

Immediately afterwards, another force of 500 people landed on the shore and lined up. It was a little different from the above-mentioned troops. This one was a 500-man gunner, and he was located on the side of the infantry team. Considering that it was more troublesome to transport, some big guys did not get off the ship. After unloading, only the small Fran machines were unloaded and arrayed in front.

With such a military power, people from a distance are shocked, but those from close up are frightened.

"After you go back, quickly put away the shogunate flags you found in the warehouse! Otherwise, you will get burned!"

A daimyo who was the first to shout slogans to welcome the general just now secretly felt lucky after seeing the military formation, and decided that it would be more appropriate to unite unswervingly under the banner of the Saga family and attack the Kumamoto family.

As for the flags of the shogunate, they should be left in the basement, waiting to be handed over to grandson!

The warriors of the Celestial Dynasty are by no means comparable to the shogunate.

If it were fifty years ago, Tokugawa Ieyasu and the elite Western Army were all there, relying on local operations to fight, there would be no hope. Now, it would be better to surrender as soon as possible.

After showing off his power, Qin Hao, accompanied by several accompanying generals, appeared in the public eye.

"Congratulations to the General!"

The people present, led by Saga Moichi and other daimyo, all knelt down on the ground, looked down at the tips of Qin Hao's boots, and chanted to welcome the general who came to conquer the Kumamoto family.

"Who is coming?"

A Keelung Mandarin with a strong flavor of Kyushu floated above my head.

This was from Kyushu, many of the kneeling daimyo secretly guessed, and even Saga Chaoichi looked shocked.

Ichiro Yamakawa, the head of the Yamakawa family, was easily recognized because he was dressed as a military attache from Keelung. When did this guy become a disciple of the general?

Damn it, if I had known it, I would have done it.

The little daimyo who knelt beside Saga Asaichi were all filled with regret.

Ichiro Yamakawa continued to hold his head high, regardless of the curses in his colleagues' hearts, and not hearing the cordial greetings from everyone to his ancestors and female relatives and elders in his family.

"Who is coming?"

How dare people not bow their heads when they are under the eaves?

Everyone could only cast their eyes secretly on Saga Chaoichi, who was obviously the leader of the ceremony.

What do you think we should do?

Why don't you kill Yamakawa Ichiro and let me do it?

On the other hand, Saga Touichi is quite well-educated.

Hearing this, he didn't take it seriously, but loudly announced his official position and rank.

I have taken all the benefits myself, and I don’t care if others take some. If you want to be a dog, just go ahead.

I, Saga Touichi, will stand and be the general's personal attendant.

After that, according to the rules, everyone present reported their official positions, names, titles, etc. in order of one from the Wu family.

A dozen Kyushu daimyo, direct subordinates of the samurai family such as Hatamoto, and the public servants had all signed up one by one. Yamakawa Ichiro said something again with a disgusting face.

"Get up!"

Then, he arched his back and turned to Qin Hao, who was surrounded by stars like the moon in the crowd, and said with a smile, "General, a group of civil and military officials from Northern Kyushu are coming to greet the general. General, please give me your instructions?"

"Thank you for your hard work. What kind of virtue and ability does Mr. Qin dare to work for you all to come here to greet me?"

After all, he was a decent person, and Qin Hao's behavior made everyone feel much better.

"My lords, please rise."

Qin Hao raised his hand in the air for a virtual support. Under the leadership of Saga Chaoichi, all the civil and military officials kowtowed and thanked before standing up.

"Main Hall, it's been a hard journey all the way. I would like to send my regards to my colleagues."

As an acquaintance, Saga Chaoichi used this vague but far-reaching title to call Qin Hao to clarify his identity.

"Don't dare to take it, don't dare to take it."

Although Qin Hao declined, he still accepted the title. As expected, the younger brother Saga Chaoichi did not make a mistake and knew what a small name means.

That night, a unique feast was held in Kitakyushu City.

This banquet can be described as Arhat inviting Guanyin, with few guests but many hosts.

In the huge hall, there are two rows of short dining tables. Qin Hao is sitting alone at the first table. Han Xian, Zhao Chang and a series of more than ten generals are on the right, and Saga is sitting on the ground and kneeling on the left. There are only a few retainers in the family.

"Open the banquet!"

Following the order from today's banquet officer, nearly a hundred maids, their faces covered in white powder and wearing white socks, slowly filed in with small steps carrying huge dishes. Everyone was watching. Unblinking.

"Kiuzhou is desolate, not as prosperous and prosperous as Keelung. I hope the main hall will be beautiful!"

What he said was very modest and polite, but according to the habits of Eastern countries, the more he said this, the more extravagant he had to be.

"Damn it! Even the little Saga Japanese pirates can gather so many women. It's luxurious, it's too luxurious." Zhao Dahai, the battalion officer of the third battalion of Shuntian Camp, looked at so many Fuso women and couldn't help but move his cheeks. , as a single officer, he was the most active.

A layman looks at the excitement, an expert looks at the door.

With these hundreds of women, it can basically be said that there are only a few young women left in the Saga Domain.

Since the establishment of the dating agency in Keelung, there have been fewer and fewer good-looking women in the domain. This time, in order to celebrate the army, Saga Chaoichi lowered his face and asked for many daughters from his retainers.

Several exquisite small plates were quickly placed on the small table, and they were colorful and beautiful. After each maid placed the plates, she sat down on the straw mat behind and to the right of the guests in a very polite manner, half-kneeling and half-sitting. Pour wine for guests.

"Look! This is the waiter!"

As one of the first Fusang brides in Keelung, Qu Wan is familiar with this etiquette. At home, his Fusang wife would hold the rice above her head when serving him food, and this was also the case for the concubines he later married.

However, etiquette is etiquette, and dishes are dishes.

At the suggestion of Qin Hao and Saga Chaoichi, the officers of the Keelung Army raised their wine glasses, which were not much bigger than their thumbs, drank a few glasses of sake, and eagerly waited for the food to be served.

“Today’s banquet cannot be without singing and dancing!”

As soon as Saga saw that the guests were looking forward to it thoughtfully, he clapped his hands and ordered to go down and sing and dance!

"That's fine! It's better to watch the singing and dancing while waiting for the food than to waste time here!"

The sergeants comforted themselves.

However, the greater the so-called hope, the greater the disappointment.

Everyone was eagerly waiting for singing, dancing or opera to come up to distract from the lack of food and drinks, but unexpectedly, a few veteran kabuki performers showed up with their faces painted extremely white and their lips painted extremely red.

Holding a fan in his hand, he sang and danced with an extremely slow tone and even slower movements.

This immediately aroused strong opposition from the Keelung officers.

"What do these old women look like? Let's replace them with some younger ones."

Zhao Dahai heard someone next to him yawn, and immediately expressed his dissatisfaction with this extremely boring singing and dancing.

"Watching a song and dance on an empty stomach is really annoying! It almost made me fall asleep!"

Saga Chaoichi quite appreciated this kind of singing and dancing, and frequently raised his glass to persuade Qin Hao to drink.

"Main Hall, I wonder if this attack on the Kumamoto family will be useful in getting my subordinates?"

"Of course, if you want to win Kyushu, you have to work hard to avoid others gossiping and saying that you are not worthy of the position."

"That's what the main hall said." Saga Chaoichi replied in broken Chinese.

In the hall, the old singers had stopped singing and were replaced by several outstanding young maikos who were twisting their waists and posing gracefully to the wonderful music.

This is Fuso's famous Asakawa Dance.

Qin Hao's attention was also attracted by these young dancers, and his attention immediately became a little distracted.

The so-called Qianchuan means small river when translated.

There are no great rivers in Fusang, but even singing and dancing cannot be performed in elegant halls.

Asakawa no Odori is a geisha dance form that tells the story of a girl crossing the Asakawa River.

Several young girls came to a shallow river and wanted to cross it. Since there was no bridge on the river, they had to pick up their kimonos to cross.

However, the further you go, the deeper the water becomes, so the kimono you wear must be lifted higher and higher. It is worth mentioning that Japanese women have the tradition of wearing kimonos without underwear.

The young dancer's long hair is like a black waterfall, strands hanging down on both sides of the temples.

As the storyline of the dance gradually deepens, the beautiful kimono on the woman's body is also getting higher and higher little by little. From the white cotton socks on the feet to the calves, and then upwards, young naked bodies are gradually displayed in front of everyone.

As the sound of the drums faded, the dance became more graceful and breathtaking. The dancers slowly revealed their shoulders, slender and straight legs, and slender waists.

It disappeared and appeared, and everyone who watched it felt itchy, and they didn't care what happened to the food and wine.

After all, Qin Hao is a normal man. When he is in his prime of life, when he sees such a temptation, he feels like he is leaping forward with a gun. He just wants to rush forward and give it a good sprint.

Fortunately, there is still a glimmer of clarity at the mourning platform. With so many people looking at it, it feels inappropriate and inappropriate, and my mind immediately becomes clear.

"The shogunate will definitely not sit idly by in this campaign against the Kumamoto family." Looking at Saga Toichi, who was as nervous as a mouse meeting a cat when the shogunate was mentioned, Qin Hao couldn't help but put aside his thoughts on watching singing and dancing, and comforted him with words.

"You don't have to be too nervous. The shogunate is entrusted to me. You have to hand over the defense in the territory to me as well as the topographic map and route of Kyushu in person. This is what you have to do. Do you understand?"

"I understand that I will do everything personally and will not slack off in the slightest."

Knowing that his task was not heavy, Saga Chaoichi was ecstatic and quickly bowed his head.

Then he wanted to continue to toast and thank the general for his appreciation, but Qin Hao was completely focused on singing and dancing.

He stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "In the main hall, are there any services that need to be arranged for the evening?"

Needless to say, Qin Hao wanted to go up and give him a few slaps.

When the flowers are in bloom, they need to be cut off. Don’t wait until there are no flowers left.

"Three, virgins, no more."

"I understand!"

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