In the chat group, a private chat sent by the Jinyiwei from Tianjin Port said: The Tokugawa Shogunate from Japan came to pay tribute to me in the Ming Dynasty. The tribute was very rich, and it was estimated that it would reach 100,000 taels of silver, and there were five Japanese beauties.

Emperor Chongzhen was speechless. Since Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent troops to attack Korea during the Wanli period and formally fought with the Ming Dynasty, Japan has never sent envoys to pay tribute. Moreover, even when they came to pay tribute, they always wanted to make money from the Ming Dynasty. During the Jiajing period, in order to gain this benefit, even the two Japanese factions fought each other on the Ming Dynasty's territory.

This time, it was really true. The tribute was worth as much as 100,000 taels of silver, and there were five Japanese beauties. This move was so generous!

In advance, Emperor Chongzhen did not receive a secret report about the mission to this time. Including the secret report of the Neon Yi Guard lurking in Edo, whether it was Qian Fugui or Wu Daji, no secret report of this news. It is obvious that the mission of the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan was a secret mission. Of course, this was related to the fact that the secret spies of the Neon Yi Guard in Edo were not of any level and could not enter the decision-making level of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

However, Emperor Chongzhen thought about it for a moment and actually understood the reason why the Tokugawa Shogunate secretly sent envoys to pay tribute. To be precise, the Tokugawa Shogunate sent envoys to the Ming Dynasty this time, and tributes were not the purpose of obtaining enough profits from the Ming Dynasty, so the tribute was very real. The real purpose of the Tokugawa Shogunate should be to request the Ming Dynasty to send troops to help them solve the remnants of our country's founding enemy.

This can be calculated.

First, Kyushu Island has been captured by the remnants of the Kangu Island for a long time, and the Tokugawa Shogunate has not been able to take it back. You should know that there are only a few islands in our country, and Kyushu Island is the largest and most economically valuable island except for the Mainland. It is impossible for the Tokugawa Shogunate to do so.

Second, because he had ordered Qian Fugui and Wu Daji to cause trouble, he encouraged the remnants of Jianlu to capture Shijian Yinshan. Although the remnants of Jianlu had not yet fought, he had been dispatching troops and generals. It is estimated that the Tokugawa shogunate had already felt that the war was about to break out and felt enough pressure.

Haha, these Japanese people also think beautifully! Emperor Chongzhen thought about this and couldn't help but say in his heart. He had been planning for so long, and the Ming Dynasty wanted this country. Although it was just a few islands and many volcanic earthquakes, its geographical location was good. When the Ming Dynasty planned to plan North and South America in the future, this country would be a springboard.

Besides, in the past, when you, Japan felt that it was powerful, you wanted to attack the sect leader. Now that you have something to do, you want the sect leader to help you. This is a good plan!

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen forwarded the news to the temporary cabinet group and then asked: "What do you guys think?"

After a while of silence in the temporary chat group, the chief assistant Wen Tiren replied: "Your Majesty, Taizu once issued an order saying that this country of Japan is a country that is not conquered."

In the past, he knew that Emperor Chongzhen wanted to plan for Japan and take over Japan. He did not persuade him because Emperor Chongzhen's method was to force the remnants of Jianlu into Japan and let them bite the dog. In this way, the Ming Dynasty would become a part of the territory of the Ming Dynasty from the remnants of Jianlu, and would not conflict with Taizu's will. Just like North Korea, Taizu also said that it was a country that was not conquered, but in the end it was not a part of the territory of the Ming Dynasty. No one could say that this process should not be done.

Because the Ming Dynasty was seized from the remnants of Jianlu, and the royal members who originally had inheritance were killed by Guanghaijun. Guanghaijun himself was not only taken hostage by the remnants of Jianlu and went to Japan, but also a person who was plotting to usurp the throne. No matter what, North Korea could not return it to him. In this way, it was legitimate to Ming Dynasty include Korea in its territory.

But Japan is a bit different. Now they send envoys to pay tribute. This means that they admit that the Ming Dynasty was still the sect leader and would definitely shirk their responsibilities back then. In this case, it is like two people fighting, but the other party is cowardly, kneeling down and holding their thighs and begging hard, saying that he was wrong, saying that it was not what he wanted, but someone else was instigating, and one party was a humble gentleman (the country of the Celestial Kingdom). In this case, can they still fight? The situation in Japan is a similar truth.

Therefore, Wen Tiren reminded me, but just this sentence, and did not say anything else. Obviously, the decision was still in the hands of Emperor Chongzhen, and he was just a reminder for Emperor Chongzhen's reference.

However, the second assistant Sun Chengzong said the right thing, and he went straight to the point: "Your Majesty, we have been planning to Japan for a long time, how can we waste all our efforts? Moreover, the Japanese are so cruel and bullying the weak and afraid of the strong, what is the use of keeping them?"

Sure enough, those who lead soldiers and those who do not lead soldiers have different aspects in their work and thinking.

Several other auxiliary ministers in the cabinet also made speeches, which were obviously divided into two factions, supporting the different views of the primary and secondary assistants.

Emperor Chongzhen pondered that as a mature politician, he could not shout and fight and kill nakedly. Although the Ming Dynasty is strong enough at present, the so-called master is famous, both internally and externally, he must have an explanation. It is also thanks to his guidance of public opinion before, and condemns the Japanese invasion of North Korea. Today, the Ming Dynasty has no good impression of Japan.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen frowned slightly. He definitely wanted this country, but it would be best if the matter was to be properly resolved and there would be enough reasons.

If Japan did not come to pay tribute and maintained a relationship that had not been in contact with the previous public opinion, the Ming Dynasty occupied Japan. But now the Japanese have already come to envoy and prepared real tributes to admit their mistakes. If the Ming Dynasty took the lead in capturing Japan at this time, it is estimated that there will definitely be public opinion in China who will sympathize with Japan. Although I am not afraid, it is better to avoid this situation!

After thinking for a while, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly felt aroused his heart and immediately had an idea and just do it!

So he told the cabinet all his thoughts, and then told them that at that time, the Honglu Temple would come forward.

When Wen Tiren, Sun Chengzong and others heard this, they couldn't help but admire the emperor's situation of seeking face and being introverted. Only the emperor often has incredible ideas can come up with such a countermeasure.

Then, an imperial edict was passed down, allowing Japanese envoys to enter Beijing.

But at the same time, news of the Japanese envoy spread in the capital. Under the secret guidance of the Jinyiwei and the Dongchang, public opinion began to ferment.

So, when the Japanese envoys went all the way to the Ming Dynasty capital, they were a little stunned.

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