As soon as these words came out, Han Du was shocked.
I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen anyone so shameless.
The Japanese country killed the Ming envoy, but Komatsu Lingzi directly blamed the general and shogunate without any hesitation. It seemed as if this matter had nothing to do with her.
But, is this possible?
The Japanese country was not completely divided between the north and the south back then!
Han Du was made impetuous by Komatsu Lingzi. He was silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "I remember that you were not so opposed to each other at the beginning, right?"
"No, at that time there was already a tit-for-tat confrontation between the north and the south, but outsiders didn't know it." Komatsu Reiko had already made up his mind to pour all the dirty water on the Ashikaga clan.
Daming wants to regain his face? Okay, go find the Ashikaga clan.
Ming Dynasty wants to avenge its envoy? It's okay, go find the Ashikaga clan.
Han Du glanced at Komatsu Reiko speechlessly and said suspiciously: "You don't still want Daming to help you destroy the Ashikaga clan, do you?"
When Komatsu Reiko heard this, her breathing became rapid. Unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, he hurriedly said: "The Ashikaga clan offends the Ming Dynasty, and they should be punished for their crime! If the Ming Dynasty needs the help of the Goguiyama lineage, it is their duty to do so. !”
Pa~pa~pa... Seeing him and hearing his voice, Han Du couldn't help but applaud Xiaosong Lingzi.
This wishful thinking was really shrewd. First, he put all the blame on the Ashikaga clan. Anyway, no one from the Ashikaga clan came to the Ming Dynasty. What on earth is going on? Why don't you just let Reiko Komatsu say whatever you want?
Then he encouraged Daming to take revenge and complain, but instead put her Houguishan lineage aside. She was even willing to help if the Ming Dynasty attacked the Ashikaga clan.
If the Ming Dynasty really wiped out the Ashikaga clan, wouldn't it mean that they were helping her Kameyama lineage to unify the Japanese country in disguise? Do you want Daming to thank her for her help in turn?
Emotional Komatsu Reiko wants to take advantage of all the benefits. Is there such a good thing in this world?
Han Du glanced at her coldly, then smiled and said, "What do you think of Daming?"
"Huh?" Komatsu Lingzi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "The Houguishan people have great respect for the Ming Dynasty..."
Han Du waved his hand directly, interrupted her, and involuntarily raised his voice, humming: "The Ming Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven, not the officials of the Ministry of Justice who need to investigate the criminals. If the Japanese country offends the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty only needs to remember the Japanese country. Okay. As for whether it was the Ashikaga clan or you who did it, it doesn’t matter to Ming Dynasty and there is no difference."
Xiaosong Lingzi's expression changed drastically in an instant, and he looked at Han Du in shock. After a while, he said solemnly: "Can't the Ming Dynasty spare the Japanese country this time?"
"No." Han Du shook his head resolutely, and then said coldly: "The Timurid Empire was a hundred times more powerful than the Japanese. Even so, it did not dare to kill the Ming envoys. It trapped the Ming envoys for seven years. Just now After only seven years of paying tribute, the envoys were allowed to return to the Ming Dynasty. Even so, the Ming Dynasty was not prepared to let go of the Timur Empire. Who are you, the Japanese country, to actually try to get forgiveness after killing the envoys of the Ming Dynasty? "
Komatsu Lingzi has been focusing on winning over officials these days, and has not paid attention to the affairs between Ming Dynasty and Timur Empire. But she knew that since Han Du dared to say it so blatantly, it must be true. Otherwise, it would be a lie for her to come down to investigate. Wouldn't that damage Han Du's own face? "Da Ming, how can we let Japan go?" Xiaosong Lingzi put aside his cleverness and asked seriously.
Han Du remained silent, then took out a document from under the desk and placed it on the table.
Xiaosong Lingzi didn't believe that Han Du would be so kind and let Japan go so easily. He reached out and picked up the document, opened it bit by bit and read on.
"Article 1: The Japanese country will always surrender to the Ming Dynasty. The Japanese king must be canonized by the Ming Dynasty. Anyone who has not been canonized by the Ming Dynasty will be a false king, and everyone will have to punish him..."
Komatsu Reiko didn't see any problem with this. Although the Ming Dynasty had never canonized a Japanese king in the past, this was the prerogative of the Ming Dynasty suzerainty. Except for large countries like the Timur Empire, other small countries must be canonized by the Ming Dynasty to have sufficient authority.
However, Komatsu Lingzi still frowned. This alone led the Ming Dynasty to include the Japanese country into the Xiaofan country.
"...The Ming Dynasty sent officials to assist the governance of the Japanese country..."
"...The Ming Dynasty sent Ming troops to help guard the security of the Japanese country..."
"...The promotion of Japanese officials must be reported to the Ming Dynasty. Only after the Ming Dynasty agrees can they be appointed..."
"...The people of the Ming Dynasty can do business freely in the Japanese country, and the Japanese country must protect the interests of the people of the Ming Dynasty..."
"...the people of the Ming Dynasty are the first class of Japanese people, the Japanese royal family is the second class, the Japanese officials are the third class, and the ordinary Japanese people are the fourth class. The laws of the Japanese country cannot judge the people of the Ming Dynasty, and the people of the Ming Dynasty break the law. It must be handed over to Ming Dynasty for trial..."
One by one, Komatsu Reiko's expression became uglier as he looked at them.
A total of twenty-one!
"Is this the Lord's condition?" Xiaosong Lingzi suppressed the anger in his heart and pointed at Han Du with the document.
Han Du smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Of course, if necessary in the future, Daming can add more."
"Are these not enough? Ming Dynasty still wants to increase the number?" Xiaosong Lingzi laughed in anger, and suddenly threw the document in front of Han Du: "If Japan really agrees to Ming's conditions, then I think we should simply let Japan Forget it, change it to Ming Dynasty’s ‘Japanese Dusi’!”
"Your suggestion..." Han Du touched his chin, as if he was seriously considering it.
Under the expectant gaze of Xiaosong Lingzi, Han Du suddenly smiled and said: "Your suggestion is very good. It seems that I should report it to the emperor."
"Ha!" Xiaosong Lingzi's face suddenly turned pale, and he immediately turned around and took a few steps outside.
He suddenly paused, then turned his head and said: "Since the Ming Dynasty looks down on the Japanese country so much and ignores the Japanese country's pleas, it seems that I don't have to wait for anything anymore, but I have to tell the father-in-law."
"There is no need to say anything about surrender. Let's wait until the Ming army has won a complete victory. It will make sense to say it then." Han Du ignored the threat in Komatsu Reiko's words and said with a smile. .
Xiaosong Lingzi turned around suddenly. She never expected that Han Du would ignore her so much. No, maybe Ming Dynasty never looked at Japan in the eyes from the beginning to the end.
Xiaosong Lingzi laughed angrily: "Okay, what a great Ming Dynasty. But I still have to tell you, although the Japanese country is small, it does not lack the courage of jade! Although the Ming Dynasty is big, but it bullies the weak like this, I am afraid it will chill the hearts of other foreign countries. Ah! By then, Ming Dynasty will probably look at all its enemies, and they are all forced by Ming Dynasty!"
"Do you have the courage to break up? Why don't I believe this?" Han Du smiled and raised his eyebrows at Xiaosong Lingzi teasingly, "How about you ask those war slaves who were sold to the Ming Dynasty by you? See if they have the courage to break for you."
"Uh..." Komatsu Reiko's face instantly turned red with anger at these words, and she quickly turned around and left without looking back.
After Xiaosong Lingzi left, Han Du stopped the smile on his face and reached out to grab the twenty-one items on the table.
"Japanese country? Must die!"
...
Since Zhu Biao announced the establishment of a cabinet at the court meeting, and appointed ministers from various ministries as bachelors. The ministers of various ministries became active instantly, visiting each other one after another to make friends and build relationships.
Because although the Grand Bachelor has been decided, the first assistant Grand Bachelor is still pending. Who can stand out is still unknown. The Shofu University Scholar is in charge of the cabinet. Although his power may not be as good as that of the prime minister, his status is no worse than that of the prime minister. Which official would not want to ascend to the pinnacle of civil servants?
Even Zhang Yan, who has always had a close relationship with Qi Tai, has been lobbying everywhere to win over Qi Tai behind his back these days. The Ministry of Personnel has always been the head of the six departments. He, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, naturally believed that he was the first to be the first assistant scholar.
The reason why Qi Tai did not go to Komatsu Reiko's appointment was because he was afraid of rumors at this critical moment. Because he also wants to sit on the throne of Shofu University Scholar. As for saying that the official department is the first of the six departments, Qi Tai thinks it is simply nonsense. As early as the first year of Hongwu when Emperor Taizu Gao established the Six Ministries, there was no distinction between superior and inferior. That is to say, the six ministries were all equal, and he, the Minister of War, was also qualified to serve as the first assistant bachelor.
...
Great court meeting.
During this court meeting, all officials of the seventh rank and above in the capital came to Fengtian Hall. Officials of the fifth rank and above stand inside the Fengtian Hall, while officials below the fifth rank stand outside the hall.
In the midst of Wang Yue's loud shout, Zhu Biao walked up to Danbi with a glowing face and sat down on the dragon chair.
Baiguanshan shouted long live the greetings.
"Everyone loves you Pingsheng." Zhu Biao did not say it calmly as usual. Even he was a little emotional today.
Then he said: "Today is the announcement of the establishment of the cabinet. Wang Yue, please announce the decree."
"My servant obeys the decree." Wang Yue first bowed to Zhu Biao, then held out the imperial edict with both hands and stepped forward to unfold it.
"The emperor is destined to be transported by heaven, and the edict says:..."
The imperial edict first explained the reasons for the establishment of the cabinet, indicating that it was completely different from Zhongshu Province and did not violate the will of Emperor Taizu Gao. Then I found examples from history books to show that the necessity of establishing a cabinet is a good thing and a major event that benefits the country and the people...
Then, comes the most exciting moment.
Wang Yue's melodious voice could not help but pause for a moment, and then he continued to preach: "...conferred Qitai as a bachelor of Wuying Palace..."
As Wang Yue's voice fell, Qitai couldn't help but change his face. The Shofu University Scholar he dreamed of was gone.
Zhang Yan on the side couldn't help but smile when he heard this. Qitai has no hope, so he will naturally be stable. For the sake of this First Assistant University Scholar, he has recently won over countless people and made numerous promises. He even had a quarrel with Qi Tai. The two had become quite alienated recently. Although they had not yet turned against each other, they seemed to have no contact with each other until death.
