jdhmnovel Chapter 799 You black sesame dumpling, you're getting more and more outrageous!
Chapter 799 You black sesame dumpling, you're getting more and more outrageous!
Yang Shaofeng was somewhat dissatisfied that he could only squat on the wheelhouse of the treasure ship and watch the Jingguan (a mound of skulls) gradually take shape from afar through binoculars.
However, Yu Tongyuan absolutely refused to let Yang Shaofeng go to the shore to watch.
The reasons given are as far-fetched as they can be.
What's so interesting about building a mound of skulls?
Confucius said, "A gentleman should stay away from the kitchen."
"Besides, there's a saying among those short and ugly people: 'Noble people don't tread on lowly ground,' right?"
"Until Japan is completely reclaimed and made into the prince consort's fiefdom, this wretched land is a lowly place."
"The Prince Consort is a nobleman; how could he possibly set foot in such a place?"
Yu Tongyuan came up with a whole bunch of ridiculous reasons, but no matter what, he refused to let Yang Shaofeng go ashore to see the Jingguan (a mound of dead bodies).
Zhu Biao was also very dissatisfied with this.
Since your brother-in-law has never actually been on the battlefield and has never witnessed scenes of severed limbs, it's normal for you, Yu Tongyuan, to stop him.
But I have personally been on the battlefield and have seen all kinds of tragic scenes. Yu Tongyuan is blocking me now, which clearly means he has been implicated by his brother-in-law.
Zhu Biao grew angrier the more he thought about it.
No.
Simply bringing Li Hai from Ningyang County is clearly not enough to heal this wounded heart.
We have to find a way to squeeze more manpower out of my brother-in-law.
"Hey~"
Zhu Biao sighed and said, "Brother-in-law, I've been thinking about something these past few days."
Yang Shaofeng put down his binoculars, turned to look at Zhu Biao, and asked, "What is Your Highness thinking about?"
Zhu Biao chuckled twice and said, "I was just thinking about the nine clauses my brother-in-law brought up."
"They'll definitely have to sign."
If they're willing to sign, they can sign happily; if they're unwilling, we'll beat them until they agree.
Zhu Biao smacked his lips and said, "There's just one thing that I still can't quite figure out."
Yang Shaofeng was slightly taken aback and asked, "What don't you understand?"
Zhu Biao said after careful consideration, "That's right, that's right. The Book of Poetry says: 'Under the whole heaven, there is no land that is not the king's; on the shores of the whole land, there is no person who is not the king's subject.'"
"According to the established rules of our Central Plains, there is no need to sign any treaty with Japan. As long as we defeat them and make them submit, the rest can be implemented directly."
"Why must Japan sign these nine treaties?"
Yang Shaofeng simply smiled and said, "It's just making an example of someone."
According to the tributary system, the Ming Dynasty held a position of power that made it the father of the entire world.
Like the Koreans after the Wanli Emperor, they could barely be considered filial sons.
South Korea and its vassal states like Annam can be considered disobedient and rebellious children who need constant discipline.
However, compared to South Korea and Annam today, Japan can be considered a beast that is always thinking about how to kill its father.
For such a beast, it was necessary for Da Ming, as the father, to slap him hard twice.
One reason was to wake this living beast up.
Secondly, it was also to make an example of him, to let other disobedient children know how serious the consequences of disobeying their father can be.
"I see."
Zhu Biao feigned sudden realization and continued, "Brother-in-law, have you considered who should handle things in Iwami Province? Also, do you have any suitable candidates in mind for the envoys to Japan, the commanders of the Toyo Protectorate, the Kyoto Guard, and the Yoshino Guard?"
Yang Shaofeng was stunned again, and frowned, saying, "Isn't this a problem that the Ministry of Personnel and the Grand Military Commission should be considering?"
Zhu Biao shook his head directly: "The Ministry of Personnel is short-handed right now, and the Grand Commander's Office is busy with the Northern Expedition. It is impossible for them to spare any energy to deal with the affairs of Japan for the time being."
Yang Shaofeng did not answer, but just looked at Zhu Biao quietly.
Zhu Biao's heart tightened, and then he said confidently, "Ishimi Province is your fiefdom, brother-in-law. You, the Duke of Ying, don't even care. Do you think you can rely on the Ministry of Personnel and the Grand Commander's Office, which are already short of manpower?"
"Besides, there are silver mines in Iwami Province, and there might be other mineral deposits as well."
"Instead of having the Ministry of Personnel select some officials of unknown competence from other places, why don't you recommend someone to your younger brother directly?"
"You recommend someone, and I'll approve it directly."
"At least it's reassuring and worry-free to use, isn't it?"
Yang Shaofeng remained silent.
You're going too far with your black sesame dumplings!
Not only did they get rid of Li Hai from my hands, but now they've set their sights on the county magistrates under my command?
Tsk.
I bet this guy is still thinking about Lu Buping.
It's fortunate that this trip to Japan only involved Iwami Province.
If they set up a few more places, wouldn't the black sesame dumplings be thinking about setting up a few more prefectures and then taking away all ten county magistrates from Dengzhou Prefecture?
Yang Shaofeng was internally ranting and raving.
Zhu Biao chuckled dryly twice more.
sloppy.
The map of Yan this time is too short, and the dagger was revealed too early.
We should pay more attention next time.
Just as Zhu Biao was pondering how to get some manpower out of Yang Shaofeng, Yang Shaofeng was also thinking about how to take good care of his brother-in-law.
As my brother-in-law, he's always scheming to get benefits and steal people from me, his brother-in-law. Isn't that a complete rebellion against the Heavenly Gang?
After a moment's thought, Yang Shaofeng chuckled and said, "Your Highness is right. After all, there is a silver mountain in Iwami Province, so we still need reliable people to keep an eye on it."
Zhu Biao immediately became alert.
Others may not know what kind of person my brother-in-law is, but surely I, as his brother-in-law, know him well enough?
That's a Pixiu that only eats but doesn't excrete!
In the past, it was extremely difficult to get someone out of his hands, but now he readily agreed.
There must be some ulterior motive hidden behind this!
Yang Shaofeng continued, "But having reliable manpower alone is not enough."
"After all, the size of Iwami Province is limited, and it is surrounded by Japanese pirates. If not enough people are relocated here, the silver mine will be easy to occupy but difficult to defend."
"How about this: I will find a way to solve the manpower shortage problem in Iwami Province, and Your Highness will find a way to solve the problem of relocating the people?"
As soon as Yang Shaofeng finished speaking, Zhu Biao's face darkened.
Relocate the people?
Relocating people is relatively straightforward, but adding the word "sufficient" as a prerequisite makes things much more complicated.
Right now, there is a severe shortage of manpower in all parts of the Ming Dynasty. Many provincial administrations, prefectures, and counties are frantically submitting memorials complaining that there are too many projects and too few people. Where can I find enough people to relocate to Japan?
Zhu Biao was internally ranting, while Yu Tongyuan, who was standing by watching the drama unfold, was completely dumbfounded.
What are they doing?
Digging holes for each other and burying each other alive?
When the brother-in-law was thinking of getting manpower out of his brother-in-law's hands, the brother-in-law retorted by asking the brother-in-law to relocate people to Japan.
No.
We haven't even taken Iwami Province yet, you bastard!
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While Zhu Biao and Yang Shaofeng were trying to sabotage each other, Gu Chengzhi led his troops to confront Kikuchi Takemasa.