Chapter 252: Ryukyu Seiko

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Chapter 252
In the small Ryukyu Islands, three countries, Nanshan, Zhongshan and Beishan, once appeared, but now they have been unified for 76 years. Since the Ming empire, which should have the largest trade throughput in the East, has always banned the sea and commerce, Ryukyu as a Northeast Asia and The important role of the maritime trade transit station in Southeast Asia has not yet been manifested, so this small country has not yet attracted the coveted heart of the ambitions.
The capital city of the Ryukyu Kingdom is the head. The Emperor Xuande in the past five years gave the Ryukyu King the surname of Shang, and the Ryukyu King has since surnamed Shang. At present, the king of Ryukyu is called Shang Zhen, but the country's prime minister is a talent moved by the Ming Dynasty.
Although the country is extremely small, Daming is extremely ceremonial to the ambassador of the vassal state, not to mention that this visit was a prince. The Zhejiang ambassador arranged him in a luxurious mansion.
The errand sedans arrived at the door, and the Ryukyu Prince Shang Qing had respectfully stood in front of the door and greeted him. Yang Ling is so grand because he meets with the state guests. The magnificent robes and jade belts, the hordes of honors, and the outstanding character make this a great momentum.
In contrast, the prince of Ryukyu, who looked only 16 or 7 years old, had a stupid figure and Li Hei's face, and only had a pair of eyes. Yang Ling got down and lifted the big sedan, and at a glance saw the Ryukyu kingdom son wearing a robe of the Central Plains prince, but his hair was combed into the hair style of the Dongying people. It looked non-comprehensible and he was startled.
Although Cheng Qiyun tried to understand the situation of the Ryukyu Kingdom as much as possible, she did not bother to tell him, but she didn't understand the details of the Ryukyu people's dress and eating habits.
The Ryukyu people use Chinese characters as the official text, but the spoken language is similar to Japanese. Therefore, beside the Shizi Shangqing, besides a tribute envoy, a long envoy, and a translator who understands the Ming Dynasty mandarin.
Prince Shang Qing folded his hands together and gave Yang Ling a few words with a ritual. The interpreter quickly came together and said, "Admiral, the prince said, thank you very much for visiting him. If you are far away, please forgive your sins."
Yang Ling smiled and said: "Shizi need not be polite. The official came to Suzhou and heard that Shizi was here. So he came to visit him before. Ha ha, although this is a post, now Shizi is the master, so don't invite me to have a cup of tea ?"
The translator knew that Yang Ling was joking, so he repeated it to Shang Qing with a smile. Shang Qing heard the smile on his face and quickly invited Yang Ling to enter the house.
This house is old-fashioned and full of charm. Brick carved heavy eaves gatehouse. The relief of the blue brick is extremely luxurious. Entering the courtyard, the wall is covered with deva, and it is quiet. Hall loft platform cornice bucket arch, carved beam painting building, lotus pond under rockery. The turquoise pool of water, even the sunshine brings a bit of spring.
Yang Ling and Shang Qing Shizi walked and chatted, saying a few words and having a break, letting the translator give the translation. Both parties entered the "Cong Guitang". The guest guest sat in the Huanghualimu land official hat chair, Yang Ling asked Qing Shangqing Shizi to inquire about Daming Kaihai ’s lifting of the ban, and then told him about Ming ’s national policy and future trade plans.
Shang Qing listened to the translator's details and couldn't help but be overjoyed, knowing that Ryukyu completely relied on Daming. In the past, Daming didn't trade with Dongying, they bought Dongying's goods and used the opportunity of tribute to sell them at a high price to Daming, and then sold from Daming The repurchased items are resold to Dongying at a premium. Rely on intermediate trade to make a living.
If Daming and Dongying directly communicated with each other, their livelihoods would have disappeared. After arriving in Jiangnan, although local officials respected him, the responsible officials were all used by Gu Dayong to rush to prepare for the construction of various government offices. Time to answer him, this is the first time he heard the full official news from Daming Chincha.
Shang Qing looked like a straightforward young man, but he was very business-minded. They originally sold Dongying's silver, lacquerware, swords, screens and fans to Daming. Resell Chinese medicines, porcelain, silk, copper coins from China to Dongying and North Korea.
Now that Da Mingdi's policy has been understood, Shang Qing has a plan. Although the business between Dongying and North Korea was terrible, it was not easy to sail at sea at that time. Many small countries in the southeast did not have the ability to sail. Even if the sea ban was opened, they could only look at the ocean, and Ryukyu was between the two. It is possible to undertake the transactions of rhino horn, spices, tin, sugar, ivory, frankincense, ambergris and other goods in Southeastern countries with the Ming Dynasty, and then buy Daming ceramics, lacquer ware and silk and sell them back, which is still very profitable.
Shang Qing was very happy, and he took the opportunity to mention to Yang Ling the desire of the Ryukyu Kingdom to do business with Daming. Yang Ling smiled and smiled: "This is easy, the heavenly country is tolerant, and the Ryukyu has always been a heavenly country. You come to do business, we are Welcome. "
Yang Ling paused, seeming to inadvertently say: "If Shizi still wants to know more about these things, he can learn from Father Gong Gu, the Yamen Admiral in the city. This official came to Jiangnan this time mainly for the purpose of rampant pirates at sea."
When Shang Qing heard it and tightened his face, he hurriedly asked: "The Japanese pirates came to Daming Coast again?"
After listening to the translator's inquiry, Yang Ling smiled and said, "Yes, in order not to be influenced by pirates in civic trade, Dongying is now vigorously suppressing pirates. The pirates have nowhere to hide, so they have to wander in the sea. People informed North Korea, Lu Song and other countries to strengthen their armaments to prevent pirates from going ashore. They thought your country was closer to Dongying. You should have gotten the news early. Can you be prepared? "
Shang Qing looked pale and said nervously: "China ... The elementary school is weak, there is no standing army, there is only a palace guard, the total number is not more than 3,000 people, if the pirates attack, we can hardly resist".
Yang Ling heard it, sighed and shook his head: "That's hard. Nowadays, there are several sea giants entangled together. The total number of people is no less than 20,000. They have no place to entangle. I am afraid ... That is inevitable. "
Shang Qing said nervously: "I had wanted to go to the capital to commemorate your Majesty the Great Hajj. It seems that I must go back to China now. I am very worried about my father and our tribe."
Yang Ling slapped his thigh, and looked like a compassionate person: "The pirates are so rampant now, alas! Manchurian Canada ... Ah, Shizi knows the Manchurian Canada? They just recently were sacked by four hundred people in the West. The pirates conquered the palace, and the king and the king fled to the island in the sea. The palace minister can't even find the king.
Originally, how can we sit back and watch our own country being bullied? But he didn't have the quest for the country with the golden seal of the king and thorns. Tomorrow, I will be anonymous to the teacher, pitiful ... Even the princesses and princesses have been humiliated and humiliated by robbers and become slaves. The officer is really sad. When the officer visits Guangdong, he will send people to go to the country. King, I hope he is still safe. "
Shizi Shangqing couldn't sit still anymore. He just got married this year. Princess Shizi is a famous little beauty on the islands of Ryukyu. In his heart, his beloved wife is as bright as a bright pearl of Yu Yu in the deep sea. When he thinks of his charming and charming wife, he may become a brutal and despicable female slave, and suffer their torture. Feeling like a knife.
He hurriedly begged and said, "Seniors are sent, the Ryukyu Kingdom is Daming's most loyal courtier. We pay tribute year by year. We abide by the duty of Daming courtiers. Each generation of king succeeds to the throne, and he personally invites the next son. Our country is in danger of being invaded by pirates. I also invite the adults to see that the country is loyal to the celestial lands. Please apply for the assistance of His Majesty the Emperor Daming. "
Yang Ling hesitated and said: "This ..." He frowned with a sorrowful face, and said, "Shizi, it is not the official who refuses to help. One thing, there is no letter of invitation from the king of your country, this ...".
Shang Qingxi said: "This is easy to handle, and Japanese pirates have invaded us. We have already asked Tianchao to send troops to rescue us. I hurried back to my country and asked my father to enter the table again, and asked the emperor to send troops."
Yang Ling coughed while covering her mouth. Slowly: "The world is not in a hurry, don't be in a hurry, the Tianchao naval division is also responsible for chasing and pirating the pirates everywhere. It can withdraw limited ground troops. Besides, the garrison protects the island. How can it be 17,000 people, so many people? If you want to eat and drink, the cargo ship that transports the grain and grass must not leave the port every day? Although Daming is strong.
Shang Qing slightly calculated. The spending of nearly 20,000 troops is indeed enough for the Ryukyu nation to drink a pot. But compared with the danger of dying, what is this? Furthermore, it is said that Daming is about to open a sea for business. With such a large army stationed there, the merchant ships of various countries in the South dare to rest at their port of Naha.
Whether Ryukyu draws tariffs or resells goods in the middle, huge profits are used to pay military expenses, but there is still plenty of surplus. The Daming Army is stationed there. Once the Daming Dynasty is defeated, it will not be willing to rest, which is more cost-effective than raising 20,000 troops. .
Thinking of this, Shang Qing Huo Ran stood up and said: "Adults don't need to worry about this matter. The Tianchao naval master is to protect our country, and this money will naturally be paid by our country."
He was still hesitant, and he simply kneeled down on the floor with his robe sleeves raised, and wailed, "I'm sending you an admiration, the small country of Ryukyu is at risk of dying in the hands of pirates at any time. Please show your pity and help us. "
"Okay!" Yang Ling lifted Shang Qing and said aloud: "Since Shizi said so, I immediately wrote a secret performance to the emperor, as for your country ...".
Shang Qing said without hesitation: "I will return to the country immediately, I invited the father's letter of assistance, and sent it to Daming Jingshi personally."
Yang Ling put on a smiley face and said, "Okay, it's urgent. Then Shizi returns to China as soon as possible, and I will rush back to deal with the matter immediately."
Shang Qing was grateful and prepared a generous gift to send Yang Ling out of the house with gratitude.
Although Yang Ling's move was a bit damaged, he couldn't help it. Although this matter was good for Daming, it was actually more beneficial to the Ryukyu nation than harm. At least Daming didn't annex the black heart of their land, and the small projectile country stayed there. There is no strong country to bless, and it will be sooner or later to be annexed and destroyed.
The reason for Yang Ling's attitude is to change the initiative to send troops to be invited to send troops, so that when the "Ming Liu Security Treaty" is formulated in the future, he can take the initiative as much as possible to avoid problems one day.
Yang Lingxing rushed back to the Qincha line, and as soon as he entered the living room, he saw a military commander who hurried over to salute him. He shouted loudly: "Xiaguan Jiangnan Road commanded Sei Min Wenjian. General and internal factory advisor Chin sent Master Yang! "
Yang Ling yelled, quickly lifted him up, threw a punch in his chest and smiled, "Master Min, do we still talk about these rules?"
Min Wenjian stood up and said with a smile: "First of all, then private, let's talk about public affairs first, and then talk about personal relations, so that big talents are easy to do."
Yang Ling laughed and said with great laugh: "Master Min has arrived in Jiangnan, this knowledge can be seen, the idiom is becoming more and more standard, and adults have been very effective in the management of Tuntian. After the autumn harvest this year, the first contribution of this grain reform will be your Min. Adult's part ".
Cheng Qiyun had greeted him and stood aside with a small smile, waiting for the two old friends to have an intimacy before interjecting: "Master, Jiangnan Road commander Bai Zhong praises Master Bai and ... Peng Fugui and Peng Qian have been waiting for a long time. "
Yang Ling noticed that there was also a slim military officer in his hall, about fifty years old, and a burly old man with a figure like a leopard, a face like a jujube, and a silvery hair. Yang Ling hurriedly smiled and said: "Master Bai, Mr. Peng Qian, the official forgot to see his old friend for a while, and was rude and rude. "
Although Bai Chongzan is as good as a scholar, he is also a veteran of military background. He met Yang Ling meticulously according to the military salute. The chief Peng Shark from the pirate king also stepped forward to see the ceremony. Seeing that the posture is indeed a tiger general.
Yang Ling and the two remarked a few words, please invite a few people to re-seat, Bai Chongzan said in insignificance: "Master Yang, in Jiangnan, except for opening the sea to lift the ban, presumably to wipe out the Japanese pirates?"
Yang Lingxiu said: "Exactly, the two are in one-to-one relationship. The Japanese pirates are difficult to open without being banned by the sea. Moreover, the Japanese pirates have recently been forced to fight against the Japanese pirates and have all fled to the coast of Daming. Even if you do not understand the prohibition, you must pay attention to how to prevent their intrusion. "
Bai Chongzan smiled and said: "What the adults say is that the naval officers under the original government only cruised offshore, and used mostly smooth but slow blessed ships. Instead of saying that they are marine navigators, it is better to say It is the reality of the Neihu water master, and the difference is not small.
Now that the Longjiang Shipyard has built a number of new warships for delivery, President Peng Qian is good at sea combat and teaches well. Not long ago, we also conducted naval warfare exercises in accordance with the orders issued by the Ministry of the Army, and the naval combat power has greatly increased. From January to April and May of the previous year, the Japanese pirates came by the wind and continued to be disturbed. The Xiaguan was deploying along the coast. I heard that the Japanese pirates were coming this year and the Xiaguan made some adjustments. To strengthen my morale. "