Chapter 99 Japan and Flowers

In the narrow blue straits all over the islands, giant steel ships were quietly anchored, with cold muzzles like blood and fire fangs, ready to tear all the forces that dared to provoke.

When the huge Chinese fleet appeared in Nagasaki Port, Emperor Komei, who was calling on various vassals to fight the Chinese, the shogunate retainers were shocked and suppressed their anger.

At present, the shogun Tokugawa Ieshima had just succeeded to the throne and was young and just thirteen years old. The shogunate was controlled by its elders, and its representatives were giants such as I Naohiro, and the middle-aged and old Masahiro Abe.

Masahiro Abe was the actual organizer of the Navy Training Institute of Navy. After the news of the death of Naval officers such as Katsukaiju came, Masahiro Abe did not close his eyes for three days and three nights and sat quietly in the temple.

"Ninja", the message that Katsushiba received for the price of his life reached Masahiro Abe. Masahiro Abe knew sadly that Katsushiba was right.

Therefore, when the Chinese fleet poured cold water on the anger of the people who were about to detonate, the shogunate immediately sent a peace seeker and rushed to Nagasaki to seek peace at night.

Even Emperor Xiaoming and the tough big names who support him can only wait and see.

Among the names of the Daemons who are close to the Emperor, the most powerful one is the Maori clan of the Changshu clan, which is the famous Maori Yuanju family in the Warring States Period. Maori Yuan is known as the wisest man. In the *** strategy game, his intelligence and Zhuge Liang in China were set to full marks, which shows how people admire him.

Later, Mori Mori's grandson participated in the Western Army's opposition to the shogunate. After the Western Army was defeated, the Maori family was reduced by the shogunate. Since then, all the Maori vassal lords have been in conflict with the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is said that every New Year, the elders of the family would ask the vassal lords: "What's the chance to fall this year?" The vassal lords always answered: "It's too early." His vassal lords never stopped for a moment.

Last year, the veteran general of the Tokugawa Shogunate passed away. The current Daimyo, Mori, was personally appointed as the Emperor's secret order, and advocated the reign of the king and expelling the barbarians. However, Mori was extremely enlightened and introduced the Western military system to train a new army. The historical Changzhou Army was the main force of the anti-shog faction during the Meiji Restoration, and its military achievements were impressive.

Hearing that the Chinese invaded Nagasaki, although Komori Keiki was incompatible with the "fat-foreign monster" Naoshima, he still quickly organized a musket team to prepare to conquer Naoshima at the invitation of Naoshima.

Similarly, when the Chinese navy showed its strong muscles outside Nagasaki Port, the Changzhou Musketeers were secretly ordered to remain motionless in the middle, waiting for the Emperor's instructions to conquer.

After defeating the reinforcements from the Hibishimae and the neighboring Hibishimae and the Kazura and the Kazura, the situation temporarily stabilized.

The Nagasaki military ban has been cancelled, and a management committee was established, with Tozu Koji as the chief member, and a security team of thirty or forty people was organized. Of course, these people were either wandering samurai without any ethics or idle rogues. They took the opportunity to blackmail merchants to harm the serious businessmen who had looked down on themselves before. They kept banning them. After the Pingyuan army shot a ronin in the security team that had been killed by a woman, the bully behavior of the security team was restrained.

Of course, Zhang Youcun's strategy is to turn a blind eye as long as you don't make too much trouble and turn a blind eye. Isn't these people doing things for the Chinese just to make some benefits? As long as it does not affect the normal business order in Nagasaki, you don't have to worry about the extortion for small fuss.

At the main street intersections of Nagasaki, there were Chinese rifles guarding them with live ammunition, which added a bit of solemnity to this beautiful port town with osmanthus flowers. At the intersections of the streets and the Japanese leaflets distributed to residents every day, the publicity of "everyone is equal" under the imperial power, which severely criticized the samurai system of the famous retainer. It also said that Nagasaki will implement autonomy, and the residents themselves elected the chief member of the committee and elaborated on the law of autonomy, especially the incident of shooting the ronin of the security team not long ago. It said that if there is any illegal act of the management committee and the security team, they can directly report to the Central *** Department.

Zhang Youcun read the internal reference materials "College Management" issued by the Regent, who issued a senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He grasped some of the essence very well. In the final analysis, the Japanese governed the Japanese, added carrots and sticks, downplayed the color of occupying the army, distorted the theory of sovereignty and occupied the moral commanding heights with the people's livelihood theory, and so on. Of course, whether it was criticizing the *** samurai system or expounding the idea of ​​free elections, he invited Tozu Koji and the *** people to participate, and carried out in a way that the *** people could accept. Moreover, he never thought that it would have a great effect. In a larger sense, it was just a legal cloak for the colonial government.

Just as the Chinese began to conduct colonial education for Nagasaki, the shogunate delegation arrived in Nagasaki. The delegation was led by the third generation of the middle-aged Nobunata Nobunata, who was an important minister of the three dynasties of the shogunate, second only to Naohime and Masahiro Abe. Masahiro Abe was weak and sickly. When I signed a contract with the United States last year, Naohiro Abe did not authorize, and it was not equivalent to signing without authorization, which aroused the *** country's valor of the king and the barbarians.

Under this circumstance, Nobuki Naito was undoubtedly the best candidate to come to negotiate with the Chinese. Even in Kyoto, the emperor had a good impression of Nobuki Naito. This shogunate old master, the seventh generation vassal lord of the Echigo Murakami vassal, also enjoyed a reputation among local daimyos.

Sitting on the tatami, bursts of flowers came, and Nobuki Naito carefully observed the Chinese diplomat opposite the table. This majestic Chinese official was about 40 years old, and he was in his prime.

In his hand, it was a draft agreement drafted by the Chinese, citing the Japan-US trade treaty, requiring the *** country to open the box hall, Hyogo, Niigata Sangang, Edo (Tokyo), Osaka as a commercial port, a port commercial port, Chinese people can enter and exit freely, enjoy the right of residence, house rental rights, etc. China set up a consulate in Edo, complying with the principle of free trade. Private trade between the two countries is not subject to any restrictions. Officials shall not interfere. An agreed tariff rate is implemented on imported goods. The tariff rate on Chinese exported goods is 5%. China's tariff rate on *** exported goods is free, ranging from 5%. *** has no right to independently determine tariffs, and local gold and silver can be exported tax free.

The Chinese Consul in *** has the power of consular judgment. If there is a dispute with the Thai country, China can act as a principal at the request of *** and mediate triumphantly. The treaty will be valid for 20 years, and the new treaty can be revised at that time.

In addition to citing these terms of the Japan-US trade treaty, the Chinese also proposed that the *** country hand over the war criminals that provoked disputes between the two countries. Nagasaki Port cited the Shanghai Treaty and set it as a free trade port, which was entrusted by China. At the same time, Chinese troops stationed in guaranteeing Nagasaki's status as a free trade port.

The lion spoke loudly, and Nobuki Naito's face looked quite bad. It was even more ridiculous to hand over the war criminals. In fact, the shogunate had already investigated the Sino-Japanese Navy firefighting incident and found that it was probably just the naval officers of the Navy Training Institute who were acting privately. Now the Chinese point the finger at the general and the emperor.

"Master Naito, if your country cannot agree to our request, then we can only go to Edo and Kyoto to meet His Majesty the Emperor and ask His Majesty to give us a letter."

Zhang Youcun's tone was plain, but it made Nobu Naito frown. This was a naked threat. Naturally, it was saying that if the Chinese did not agree to the Chinese conditions, their fleet would attack Edo and the army invaded Kyoto.

"Please take our suggestions seriously, and we will also give you plenty of time to consider it." Zhang Youcun's tone was calm, but he was a little decisive.

Nobuki Naito sighed softly in his heart and nodded.

The Kyoto Imperial Hall is surrounded by the stone wall, with white sand and a wide and stretchy fir roof. It stands in front of the quiet stone garden. Here is the residence of the Emperor. The Emperor claimed to be the incarnation of the gods. He called the Emperor because the royal family had no surnames and was named as the Emperor.

The sound of bamboo in the clear spring is moving, and singing is faintly heard from afar, pleasant and simple.

Emperor Takaaki quietly looked at the letter in his hand, which was from the secret letter from the Choshu family Mori Keiki. In the letter, Mori Keiki asked His Majesty the Emperor to wait and see if the shogunate signs a pact with the Chinese again, he can call on the world's daimyo to conquer Kanshima Naoshima, which will inspire the morale of the ruling sected by the ruling sect. The shogunate will not support the ruling sect, and thus start the ruling sect.

It is also said that for the Chinese, the Emperor can appease and win over them, and first calm the country against foreign countries. Take this opportunity to defeat the weak shogunate, and the Emperor's divine light shines on the pros and cons, and then compete with the Chinese.

"Respect your relatives, you are also a wise man." Emperor Xiaoming gently put down the letter with emotion.

The Fushi, who was kneeling opposite, said respectfully: "With the assistance of Lord Maori, your Majesty's life will not be long." The Fushi knew that since someone in the shogunate advocated the "Kungwu merger" and forced the emperor to marry the shogunate "Prince of Parent-Child" and the princess of the Miyagi to marry the shogunate Tokugawa Ishishi, the emperor's patience with the shogunate has reached its limit. Now the emperor is shirking the responsibility of being young and having a engagement with the Miyagi, but the shogunate is very anxious to force the shogunate. The twelve-year-old Kazumi will be afraid that he will surrender to the shogunate sooner or later. It is conceivable that His Majesty's heart is depressed.

Emperor Xiaoming slowly picked up the teacup with his white hands and tasted the tea.

At the same time, in a tea room in Nijo Castle, the shogunate eldest son Ii Naohime slowly handed a draft edict he had drawn up to the retainer Nagano who was kneeling down.

The general Tokugawa Ieshima was young. It can be said that Ii Naohime is the real ruler of the shogunate, and even the ruler of the entire ***. He is also the thorn in the eyes of the king and the exorcist sect. He is the person who most wants to get rid of Emperor Komei and Daemen who support him.

Nagano's lord took the edict and was slightly stunned. This was an edict to order various vassals to fight against the Chinese who invaded Nagasaki in the name of the shogunate.

Nobu Naito, who had just had a peace talk with the Chinese in Nagasaki, wrote a secret letter to submit the draft peace agreement proposed by the Chinese. At that moment, Nagano's Masashi saw that Lord Ii's face changed.

Lord Ii has always advocated the founding of the country. When discussing with the Americans, Lord Ii believed that his country's maritime defense and military preparations would be insufficient. If he fought with the United States, he would inevitably cause war and damage to the country's system. Therefore, he was determined to be willing to be punished by serious crimes and protect the overall situation. It is not equivalent to signing the national system without authorization. He signed a treaty with the United States without being approved by the Emperor. He was willing to be scolded by the people without defending himself. This is indeed a model of famous ministers throughout the ages.

But today, why are you impulsively going to fight the Chinese? You should know that the Chinese fleet lined outside Nagasaki Port is stronger than the American fleet a few years ago.

Nagano's lord immediately thought that the nearest vassals to Nagasaki, such as the Nagashu vassals and the Satsuma vassals, were all inconsistent with the shogunate. I heard that they often communicated with the emperor and started a war with the Chinese. These vassals were the first to be in the fight between snipes and clams.

Nagano's lord smiled and said, "Sir, it's true.

Ii Naochi knew what Nagano's master Shin was thinking and said seriously: "Nano, you are wrong. I have worked diligently over the years and dared not distract myself. People at that time scolded me, but I was willing to accept it, but they didn't know that the barbarians were expelled from the barbarians, but they were actually one. If they did not establish a country, how could they expel the barbarians?"

"However, the Chinese are ambitious. Looking at his treaty, they intend to get involved in our territory. Once this wind opens, the danger will be too dangerous. What's more, the matter is serious. Taixi is thousands of miles away, which is not worth worrying about. China is next to my bed. How can we allow our country to sleep? If we don't strive for it, from then on, we will sooner or later become slaves to the destruction of the country."

Nagano's priest's face turned red and his face was ashamed, and he said, "Sir, I was wrong!"

Ii Naoki sighed deeply: "I just hope that they can all have this awareness, put down their own abacus, work together to the outside world, so that our country will have a glimmer of hope!"

Nagano Yuzumi stood up, clenched her fists and said, "I'll go to the Imperial Palace to see His Majesty the Emperor." As the contact between the shogunate and the Emperor, he was a regular visitor to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, but he was treated coldly almost every time.

Ii Naoki nodded slightly.

...

Sitting in the carriage, Ye Zhao was still recalling the letters written by Rong'er, smiling from time to time. Rong'er said in the letter that she had grown taller again, and the little guy seemed to be so happy. Most girls in this era were not tall, and Ye Zhao really thought she wouldn't grow. This was also the little guy's heart disease. Suddenly, he found that he was starting to grow taller, so he was naturally happy.

Think about it, Rong'er is already sixteen years old, and she is so cute that she is so cute. Do you want to give her an adult etiquette to celebrate? She smiled and seemed to have a vulgar idea. Alas, you can't bully her anymore.

I haven't seen Rong'er for a long time, but I really miss her. I waited for the matter to settle and went back to Guangzhou for a walk.

***, Ye Zhao shook the folding fan.

Seeing the draft peace treaty drafted by Zhang Youcun, Ye Zhao knew that there must be a war between China and Japan. Not only now, but in the next few years, the issue of *** will become the most complex bilateral relationship before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Although with the current situation, it is difficult for the people of the country to stop China from dominating East Asia, this nation will never be willing to surrender. Even if it encounters setbacks in a short time, it will definitely find ways to rise. The entanglement between China and Japan has just begun.

The yellow horse outside suddenly neighed, as if he had run a few steps to the side, and slowly stopped. Ye Zhao leaned and almost fell on his seat. He frowned slightly, opened the window curtain and looked out. This was a very lively long street with shops on both sides, and various wooden signs and banners hung high. Just now, a rickshaw suddenly rushed out of the thorn. If it weren't for the yellow horse's divine horse, he would have been shocked.

A policeman in a black uniform ran over and grabbed the rickshaw driver and shouted, "What are you running? Do you know the rules?" The rickshaw driver laughed and apologized.

There are now regulations on horse-drawn carriages and rickshaws, but unless the rules are seriously violated, few rickshaws will be fined. After all, those who drive rickshaws are suffering. At present, if you blame them too hard, you will be afraid that these sufferings will become the target of extortion by the police, and you can only do it a little bit.

However, the management of carriages is extremely strict. For example, in Nanjing, on several main streets, if horses urinate anywhere, they will be severely punished. Therefore, carriage drivers have become very technical jobs.

"The carriage and horse urinate in the street, and the fine will be 5000!" The policeman who had educated the rickshaw driver suddenly walked towards the carriage that Ye Zhao was riding. Ye Zhao was stunned and lifted the curtain of the front door. Sure enough, the yellow horse urinated. This horse was a divine horse and never drowned anywhere. It seemed that it was really scared just now.

The entourage paid for the penalty and received the ticket from the police officer. These fines will be transferred to the Nanjing Prefecture Health Bureau as the expenses of the cleaning team.

The fine of 50 cents is very heavy, but it is precisely for this reason that the big towns in Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou and other places in the south have gradually become clean and clean. Horse and carriages have gradually been eliminated, and rickshaws and double-person bamboo sedans are popular. Needless to say, officials like to sit in sedans, but in the south, there are very few eight-carrying sedans. Even first-rank officials such as Li Jianchen only ride in four-person sedans.

Soon, two cleaners came over with buckets.

Although the scale of Nanjing City cleaners is not as large as that of Guangzhou, several main streets are contracted in sections and cleaned every day.

"Huh?" A crisp sound came from beside him. Ye Zhao scratched his head a little, and was fined for urinating in the street. She saw it again.

The beautiful female police officer wearing a black patrol uniform came over, followed by three or four subordinates, both male and female police officers. Ye Zhao smiled at her: "Can you give me some face? Don't punish me?"

The policeman who had just handed the bill to the guard Liu San saw Ye Zhao knowing the deputy director and the deputy director. He was stunned and hurriedly looked at the director's face.

Zhu Sisi glared at Ye Zhao and said, "I'll punish you more!"

Ye Zhao smiled, took out his pocket watch and glanced at Zhu Sisi, "It's past six o'clock, get in the car."

During this period, Ye Zhao was so busy that he was dizzy and it seemed that Zhu Sisi had never returned to the cloth store. The two hadn't seen each other for more than ten days.

Starting yesterday, two deputy prime ministers and four ministers of political consultation entered Xiyin Academy, and the Southern Dynasties' political consultation system kicked off. Ye Zhao was relieved. This afternoon, it was rare to have time to go out for a walk.

Zhu Sisi didn't want to get in the car, but then she saw Ye Zhao jumping out of the carriage. What was it like to hang out of the carriage on the street? This guy, no matter what kind of thing, he could do anything.

He had no choice but to turn around and explain to his subordinates a few words, and then got on Ye Zhao's carriage.

Seeing that the threat was effective, Ye Zhao laughed in his heart, but he was not flirting with her. It was fun to bully her as a pervert, but it was time to treat this little girl well. He bullied her too hard and turned around and knew her identity, so he should not beat her up again.

"Where to eat?" Ye Zhao asked with a smile.

Zhu Sisi was slightly surprised. He hadn't seen him for more than half a month, but he grew up and said, "Whatever."

Ye Zhao clapped his hands, raised his voice and said to the outside: "Jinyun Garden!" The carriage then slowly drove out.

"Why don't you reply to the cloth business?" Ye Zhao asked.

Zhu Sisi stroked her delicate, beautiful and slightly curly hair and said, "I've come back. I've come back a few times, but you haven't come back."

Ye Zhao said oh, saying, "I'm busy lately."

Zhu Sisi asked with concern: "How is the business?"

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Go to Jinyun Garden, what do you think?"

Zhu Sisi rolled her eyes and said, "Sometimes I really hope you will lose all your money."

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "I've lost all my money, you can support me."

"I raise it, I raise it, that's better than if you don't need to adjust it now." After Zhu Sisi finished speaking, her pretty face turned red. These days, she really missed this pervert, and even missed the days when he was talking to her. She returned to the Buxing several times to see him, but he didn't come back very late.

Today I met him on the street. Looking at his hateful smile, Zhu Sisi felt extremely friendly and almost burst into tears. She hated herself for not being able to do anything, but before I knew it, she had already felt deeply rooted in love.
To be continued...