jdhmnovel Chapter 794 Who would dare sign these 3 conditions?
Chapter 794 Who would dare sign these 3 conditions?
The development of artillery and shells has far exceeded Yang Shaofeng's comprehension.
For example, the first salvo from the port guns would only drop the shells onto the shore, but the second salvo would produce an effect of exploding in mid-air.
How the hell did that?
For example, why do some shells continue to burn intensely after they explode?
God knows how those artisans of the Ming Dynasty managed to do it.
It's possible that white phosphorus was added, or that a separate storage compartment for high-explosive fuel was added inside the shell.
If white phosphorus or flammable oil is added, how do they ensure the stability of the white phosphorus or flammable oil and prevent it from spontaneously combusting or exploding during transportation?
Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but reach up and scratch the back of his head.
It's a little itchy, and I feel like my brain is growing out of it.
But I'm just a damn academic failure, I can't possibly think about such a complicated problem, you bastard!
After reluctantly giving up on thinking, Yang Shaofeng picked up the binoculars again, looking happily at the Japanese coast, but also feeling a little regretful.
If we had known there were shells that could burn intensely, we shouldn't have chosen the front or back of the road; we should have gone straight for... No, Tokyo's predecessor was Edo Castle. It only became the capital of the shorty after Tokugawa Ieyasu became the Shogun and established the shogunate. The current Edo Castle is still a wasteland, so even if we went there to hold a barbecue party, it wouldn't make any difference.
Yang Shaofeng clicked his tongue with a hint of regret, turned to look at Yu Tongyuan, and asked, "Marquis of Nan'an, isn't it a bit too cruel of us to treat short and ugly people like this?"
Yu Tongyuan was slightly taken aback.
Are you all right?
You're the one who's going to mess with the short, ugly guy.
Now you're the one asking if it's too cruel.
No wonder those pedantic scholars call you "Crazy Yang," you really are quite abnormal!
While inwardly grumbling, Yu Tongyuan shook his head and said, "Of course not. These short, ugly men are inherently cruel. They plunder the coast of our Great Ming and slaughter our people. They deserve to die."
Yang Shaofeng nodded and said seriously, "Then let's make it even more cruel!"
Yu Tongyuan opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to respond.
Yang Shaofeng felt even more regretful.
Old Yu is a pretty boring guy.
If we cooperate well, I can imitate Xiong Ge's lines a few more times.
"The navy, artillery, and land forces present here today are all my men."
"I'm going to kill and cripple you shorty bastards!"
"Fight with me?"
Yeah, he's missing a pair of sunglasses and a cigar, otherwise he'd look even more imposing.
Forget it, even sunglasses and cigars won't work, since no one here knows how to dance the cha-cha.
Yang Shaofeng shook his head again with deep regret, then suddenly remembered a few short, ugly men who were still imprisoned on the treasure ship.
Once again, the short, ugly man who was the leader was even more humble than when he had just learned the rules. As soon as he saw Yang Shaofeng, he knelt down with a thud. His head, with sideburns on both sides and a shaved head in the middle, was firmly planted on the ground. His small hair tied with a knot appeared abruptly in front of Yang Shaofeng.
"Kikuchi Takemasa, envoy of the lower-ranking Japanese kingdom, pays his respects to the Prince Consort of the superior nation."
Yang Shaofeng glanced at the short, stocky man in front of him with considerable surprise.
Kikuchi Takemasa.
According to the short men, the correct name for this short man in front of them should be Takemasa of the Kikuchi family, a nobleman with a name and surname.
Of course, those who could be sent as envoys to the Ming Dynasty by those short and ugly people could not possibly be commoners who didn't even deserve to have names.
The problem is that this guy comes from the Kikuchi family, and according to the intelligence of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the previous head of the Kikuchi family, Kikuchi Takemitsu, just passed away last year, and the new head of the Kikuchi family is this Kikuchi Takemasa in front of us.
Then the problem is coming.
After Kikuchi Takemitsu protected Prince Kaneyoshi and retreated to Mount Kora in Mitsui District, the Southern Japanese Expeditionary Force had already begun its decline.
As the newly appointed head of the Kikuchi family, Kikuchi Takemasa did not deal with the problems of the southern Japanese and the Kikuchi family. Instead, he was sent by Kaneyoshi as an envoy to the daimyo.
Is it that Kakeru doesn't trust the newly appointed head of the Kikuchi family?
Or has that idiot Gu Chengzhi already replaced Kikuchi Takemasa in Kaoro's heart?
What's even more unexpected is that this new head of the Kikuchi family is a spineless coward.
While pondering this haphazardly, Yang Shaofeng said with a smile, "I'll have someone send you back to Japan later. Go find Huai Liang and tell him to come see me."
Kikuchi Takemasa bowed deeply and replied, "Hai!"
Even just hearing the word "Hai" sent a surge of murderous intent through Yang Shaofeng's heart.
After forcibly suppressing his murderous intent, Yang Shaofeng said with a smile, "Remember to tell Huailiang that because the Japanese pirates have been constantly harassing the Ming Dynasty and killing its people, His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is now furious and has sent an envoy to question them."
"If we want to quell His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty's anger, we need to get him to obediently agree to a few conditions."
"First, His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Ming will confer upon Huai Liang the title of King of Wa. From then on, Wa will hold court every five years. It is permitted to use memorials but not official letters, and to address the ruler as a subject but not as a king. Memorials must address the ruler as His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Ming, just like other vassal states."
Kikuchi Takemasa was furious, but he could only suppress his anger, bow his head heavily, and reply, "Hai!"
Yang Shaofeng continued, "Secondly, Japan must compensate the people of the Ming Dynasty who have suffered because of the Japanese pirates, amounting to 50 million taels of silver from the first year of Hongwu to the present."
Kikuchi Takemasa was even angrier.
Fifty million taels of silver is an unimaginably high figure, even for Japan, which possesses the Iwami Silver Mine.
Yang Shaofeng glanced at Kikuchi Takemasa and sneered, "Third, Japan must compensate the Ming Dynasty with 150 million taels of silver."
"The total of the two amounts to 200 million taels."
"Fourth, in order to guarantee the rights of the people of the Ming Dynasty in Japan, the Ming Dynasty will establish an embassy in Japan. From then on, Ming Dynasty merchants will have the right to conduct business freely in Japan. Japan will not have the right to arrest or interrogate the people of the Ming Dynasty. If any Ming Dynasty merchant commits a crime in Japan, he or she must report it to the Ming Dynasty embassy for handling."
"Fifth, the Ming Dynasty will establish Mingren Street in Yoshino and Kyoto. Mingren Street will be regarded as the Ming Dynasty's territory, governed by the Ming Dynasty's laws, and will not be subject to the jurisdiction of Japan. Japanese people will not be allowed to enter without permission."
"Sixth, release the Ming people who were previously captured by the Japanese pirates, and capture the Japanese pirates."
"When Huailiang comes to see me, I need to see 100,000 Japanese pirates. If even one is missing, this matter will not be over today."
"Seventh, Japan must cede Iwami Province to the Ming Dynasty. Without the permission of the Ming Dynasty embassy, Japanese people are not allowed to enter Iwami Province."
After Yang Shaofeng finished stating his seven demands, Kikuchi Takemasa was completely dumbfounded.
The first condition is humiliating enough, but it's not impossible to sign it.
Although the second and third conditions could be devastating for Japan, the timing of the reparations could be manipulated.
The sixth condition is nothing special.
However, who would dare to sign off on conditions four, five, and seven?