"Your Mabe thought it was too simple." Ashihiro Shiraishi said for a moment: "What you said makes sense, and the benefits of doing so are far greater than those of the external Daine name, but you have thought that once this end is opened, the external Daine name can act recklessly. After the Battle of Sekihara, these external Daine name have never been united in the shogunate, especially the Maeda family. There has been no repetition of the attacks of the shogunate over the years. But once Japan is opened, even if it is a designated place by the shogunate, they will immediately pounce on them like hungry wolves to compete for interests."

"In addition, what I am most worried about is that Daming, the foreigner, colluded with the Ming Dynasty through this matter. Don't forget how North Korea was destroyed. Although my shogunate controls Japan much better than North Korea's chaos in politics, there is an old saying in China that the so-called "will be safe in times of danger and some things have to be guarded against."

Mabe Honya immediately opposed: "If I were to the past, Lord Ai's words were naturally correct, but once in a while, Japan's door has been opened, and the Ming Dynasty is strong. If I could refuse the Ming Dynasty, why should I open another door again? Furthermore, as the shogunate, as the ruler, naturally has the ability to restrain Daming. Is Lord Ai worried that the shogunate does not have this ability?"

"This is not a question of ability or not, but a matter of matters." Shiraishi Akai was very unhappy.

Mabe Yoshiba shook his head and said, "Some things cannot be done just by wanting to do, and some things cannot be stopped just by wanting to stop them. Although the Ming Dynasty's tone was eased this time and did not send troops to oppress the shogunate, they were actually clear about their meaning. Since the Ming Dynasty put forward these conditions, ignoring and opposing would bring unimaginable consequences to the shogunate. As the shogunate retainer, we naturally have to consider the interests of the shogunate. In this case, we should make appropriate concessions and sell out the Ming Dynasty and use the Ming Dynasty to attack the Daming Dynasty to achieve our goal. Why do we have to get evil with the Ming Dynasty?"

"Masabu, the thousand-mile dike is destroyed by ant hole, and a hundred-foot room is burned with smoke from sudden gaps! Don't you understand this? The shogunate in the Ming Dynasty can explain it, and it's not even a little loss, but once the portal is fully opened, the result is unpredictable!"

Immediately, the two important officials actually started arguing in front of Tokugawa Ietsugu. Their attitudes were completely opposite. One was to oppose the opening of the portal to prevent the U-Kao Daming from gaining benefits from it and affect the shogunate rule. The other was to favor the appropriate opening of the portal, and at the same time, to use the support and benefits obtained from the Ming Dynasty to further suppress U-Kao Daming.

Both of them have their own reasons. Tokugawa Ieji didn't know who to support for a while, and he was confused now, and he couldn't understand the inside, so he could only continue to sit upright and watch the two important officials who had a good relationship with each other blushed in their arguments.

"What kind of morality do you have for two sirs, the general!" At this moment, Masato Inoue, the oldest, couldn't help but speak. He was really afraid that the two would even fight if they quarreled like this.

This kind of thing is not missing in the shogunate. You should know that these people are all from the martial arts family. It is very common to play swords and swords on weekdays. Although it is impossible to draw a sword in front of the general, it is not good to move your fists. At that time, you can't let the old guy who is almost buried in the neck and separate, right?

He raised his voice and shouted, which stopped the two from continuing to quarrel. But even if they stopped quarreling, the two looked at each other with unfriendly eyes, and their eyes were wide open, looking in anger.

"Your Highness, why not let me say a few words?"

"Can!"

Tokugawa Ieji was so loud that these two old guys were making a big fuss. Now Masato Inoue took the initiative to stop both parties, and at the same time he wanted to make suggestions. Tokugawa Ieji naturally would not object.

Besides, Masato Inoue has been engaged in interactions with the Ming Dynasty over the years. This time, Masato Inoue was also responsible for the reception of the envoy of the Ming Dynasty. The requirements and conditions of the Ming Dynasty were also brought back by Masato Inoue. It is estimated that Masato Inoue has already had his own ideas about this matter.

So, why not listen to Masato Inoue, no matter what, it is worse than making endless noise like this.

Masato Inoue looked at Shiraishi and Mabe Honya who were sitting on both sides and said, "I think that the views of both adults are worthy, but I also think that the main problem is not the problem of the portal, but how to control it."

"Oh, tell me carefully." Tokugawa Ieji's eyes lit up, and his body couldn't help but turn slightly forward.

Masato Inoue said: "In fact, since the Ming Dynasty forced its doors to open Japan with a warship threat more than ten years ago, the strategy of closing the country to the country has been destroyed in name only. Now, in addition to Nagasaki, even Edo is open to the Ming Dynasty, not to mention some other ports."

"In my opinion, it is natural that the Ming Dynasty requires an additional open portal this time, and it is impossible to force it. If the Ming Dynasty first rituals and then soldiers, once the shogunate refuses, maybe the next time they come will not be envoys but warships."

After a pause, Masato Inoue looked at everyone and saw that they had no objection to what they raised, he continued: "In addition, I want to remind everyone. I have known a lot of overseas affairs because of my interactions with the Ming Dynasty over the years. This world is no longer the world of the past, and the world is far beyond imagination. Not only the Ming Dynasty, but the southern barbarian countries roamed all over the world and plundered land overseas. Their rapid development is amazing. Although Japan is weak, it would be fine if it has been closed to the country, but since it has opened its doors, we have to consider these issues."

"For our shogunate, we must first stabilize Japan's internal affairs, then gain benefits from the Ming Dynasty's exchanges and strengthen Japan's strength. This is my foolish opinion. As for the comprehensive opening of the portal, I think it is not advisable, and it is not allowed to do so under the current conditions of Japan. Therefore, I suggest that you make appropriate concessions on the existing basis, and at the same time, it is required that the Ming Dynasty must be handed over to the shogunate representative during the transaction process, so as to cut off the possibility of direct transaction between the foreign Daming and the Ming Dynasty from the root."

"Mr. Inoue is thinking too simple, right? If you do this, Daming will agree?"

"Why don't you agree?" Inoue Masato said with confidence: "We can make concessions in other places, such as the requirements for establishing factories by the Ming Dynasty, but these must be cooperated with the shogunate. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty only puts forward conditions this time. Since it is a condition, we can bargain, right?"

Everyone thought about it and nodded slightly. Masato Inoue said something reasonable. Negotiation can always be negotiated. As for which step it depends on the situation at the time of the discussion.

Masato Inoue smiled at this time and said, "In addition, I don't know if your highness and the two adults have noticed that the Ming Dynasty hopes that Japan will recruit people. For this matter, the minister and the Ming envoy asked privately. They learned that the Ming Dynasty had a scarce population in overseas territory and hoped that Japan would recruit people to fill the gap."

"How do you say this? Is there any problem?" Tokugawa Ieji asked in confusion.

Masato Inoue smiled and said, "Of course there is no problem. Japan is a large population and ordinary people live in difficult situations. As Japan, the shogunate ruled, so it is considered good governance. In addition, our shogunate can also export people from the foreign daimyo territory. This will not only make the Ming Dynasty feel that our shogunate is sincere, but also weaken the foreign daimyo's strength in this way. In addition, the Ming Dynasty will give a certain fee when the people export. In my opinion, this is simply a good opportunity to kill three birds with one stone. Why not do it?"

Hearing this, Tokugawa Ieji's eyes lit up and he laughed randomly: "Mr. Inoue said it is right. As a shogun, we must naturally consider the Japanese people. This will not only find a way out for the people, but also play other roles. What do you think, two masters?"

The general has already expressed his approval. What else can I say about Shiroishi and Mabe Honya? Moreover, Masato Inoue has considered the problems comprehensively and has already talked about the pros and cons just now, and they also agreed with this move.

Besides, bargaining on the issue of immigration and the issue of full opening of the Ming Dynasty is also a bargaining chip for the shogunate, so they are not opposed to this approach.

"Your Highness is wise, and I admire you very much."

Immediately, Shiroishi and Mabe Chunfang bowed down and bowed to his body and expressed their agreement.
Chapter completed!