Chapter 2703

Compared to Mune Yuta, who is fat and fat and looks like a rich man, Mune Yishin, the lord of the Tsuima Domain, does not have much aura of wealth. He is thin and has a dark complexion, which looks like the imprint left by a long-term career as a sailor or fisherman.

The clothes are simple and elegant, and there are no glittering accessories on the body. However, the shrewdness in his eyes is in line with Zong Xiongtai.

The Tsushima Domain is based on maritime trade. It is thought that this feudal lord would often travel to various places when he was young, so that he could master the trade network that his family has painstakingly managed, so he has such a weathered appearance.

It was obviously not the first time that Zong Yizhen and Wen Zhihong met. After the two briefly exchanged greetings, Zong Yizhen turned his attention to Shi Chengwu and his party. Like Zong Xiongtai, Zong Yizhen could also talk about the sea.

It is Han Mandarin, but perhaps it is not so much when dealing directly with Hai Han. The pronunciation is indeed not as standard as Zong Xiong, and everyone in the delegation has to concentrate to understand it.

"I have read the memorandum on the results of the discussions in Busan a few days ago. There are two things that must be explained. First, our country and Haihan have already had a trade agreement. All trade activities between the two countries can be regarded as

Within the scope of the agreement, there is currently no need to redraft it. Secondly, the trade agreement between North Korea and our country, regardless of whether it is revised or not, should not involve third parties."

As soon as Zong Yizhen opened his mouth, he first emphasized the authority of the current trade agreement and denied the need to re-formulate the three-nation trade agreement. His approach was actually similar to the attitude held by Zong Xiong before, but if he said it in his capacity, it would

A bit more substantial.

Wen Zhihong responded: "Lord, the current trade situation is very different from that of a few decades ago. Anyone with a discerning eye can see clearly. Rules are dead, people are alive. Use the rules formulated decades ago.

There have been many disadvantages in using rules to manage the current era of great changes, and we should have made changes to adapt to the times long ago!"

Zong Yizhen snorted coldly and said: "This is an agreement between countries. How can we easily change it at any time? Besides, you and I are just local officials. What qualifications do we have to modify the trade regulations formulated by the country?

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Wen Zhihong said: "I have been authorized by the court to handle relevant matters on behalf of my country. If the lord of the feudal lord feels that he cannot represent Japan, then there is no need to discuss this matter with Tsushima. Can the lord of the feudal lord accept this?"

The other party came prepared, which made Zong Yizhen even more troubled. The news that Zong Xiongtai brought back a few days ago also said that the Busan government's move was just a local act and was not the intention of the Korean court. Zong Yizhen planned to refuse on this ground

Modify the trade agreement between the two countries. But how could he have expected that after the Haihan Mission reported recent activities to the country on the radio, the plan for trade negotiations immediately received support from the Executive Committee, and coordinated the North Korean court to report to the Busan government

Authorized, Li Xie's personal decree was delivered to Busan one day ago.

North Korea reacted so quickly. In addition to exerting pressure from Haihan, it actually intended to take advantage of the situation to benefit itself. If it can gain room for negotiation, North Korea will have opportunities in terms of tariff standards, trade scope, settlement methods, etc.

Modify the parts of the old agreement that are not beneficial to you.

The reason why Wen Zhihong is so positive about this is naturally because Busan will gain huge benefits from this. In terms of development prospects, how can this small island of Tsushima compare with the Port of Busan, which has superior congenital conditions? Moreover, there are still many islands in the south.

There is a Nagasaki Port under the direct jurisdiction of the shogunate, and its trade conditions are no less than that of Busan Port. In recent years, with the gradual improvement of port infrastructure, it is also rising. Once Tsushima has a greater role in the trade between the two countries,

If the special status is restricted, a large amount of wealth will inevitably flow to Busan and Nagasaki, which have a better trade environment.

Such a trend is naturally unacceptable to Tsushima. Tsushima's prosperity benefited from its special geographical location, but due to the limitations of the island's natural conditions, it has almost reached the upper limit of development. Muneyishin

Even in order to shorten the voyage by dozens of miles, a major project such as digging an artificial canal was launched on Tsushima Island in order to strengthen the island's trade environment.

But no matter how hard we try, Tsushima's natural environment cannot change drastically, and it is impossible to create a huge deep-water port and a vast coastal plain like Busan Port or Nagasaki Port out of thin air. Now there is Haihan coming to this island.

The region has introduced more efficient shipping methods, which can be described as continuous blows.

All Zong Yizhen's current attempts to improve Tsushima's trade environment are actually mending a cracked cauldron. It is impossible to repair it to perfection. At most, it can still be used, and it is used.

It may crack again.

He knew that he was a tinker, and he also knew that this could not be hidden from the knowledgeable outsiders, but if he could delay it for one more day, how could he let the Zong family give up the industry passed down by their ancestors and return to fishing for a living?

Living status?

Zong Yi Zhen's attitude has nothing to do with whether he sees the current situation clearly. Giving up the franchise means giving up the way to survive in Ma Fan. Doing so is tantamount to committing suicide. So whether Wen Zhihong intends to be reasonable or wants to pull

Regardless of the pressure exerted by Haihan at the end, it was difficult to shake Zong Yizhen's determination.

Unless Tsushima can find another way out besides trade with Japan. But this is even less likely than the possibility of digging a gold mine on Tsushima, and Soyoshi doesn't have any hope in this either.

Shi Chengwu saw the two families quarreling and arguing back and forth. After arguing for a long time, there was no sign of reaching an agreement. Finally, he interrupted impatiently: "Lord, I think you must be clear about one thing. What we want to discuss now is not

Whether the current situation needs to be changed, but how it should be changed. How to gain more benefits for Tsushima during the change process is the goal you should focus on."

Zong Yizhen said: "Your Excellency, whether you agree with Ma Fan or not, Haihan will forcefully push forward this matter?"

Ishige Takeda: "With all due respect, your domain does not have the conditions to build a large-scale trading port. If you want to continue to occupy a place in the trade between Japan and Japan, it is no longer feasible to rely on convenient terrain. The domain lord should change his mind as soon as possible and think carefully about the horse."

What competitive advantages does the feudal clan have and how can it be integrated into today’s trading system as soon as possible.”

"Then what will happen if I don't cooperate with you?" Zong Yizhen asked coldly.

Ishige Takedo: "Then our two countries will jointly adopt sanctions and gradually reduce trade activities through Tsushima. Tsushima's share of cross-border trade will become smaller and smaller until it loses commercial value and is replaced by your country.

The shogunate and the Korean court gave up together. This will not take long, and obvious results may be seen in one or two years."
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