The night in Naha is peaceful, especially without the intrusion of summer typhoons. The people of Naha sleep sweetly and peacefully, but high-quality sleep only belongs to ordinary civilians. The high-ranking figures in Naha Port all Everyone had insomnia, especially the Japanese, who spent a sleepless night.
After Kayama Riyuan sent Xiao Letian away, he locked himself in the study and wrote secret letters one after another. These letters with the secret words of the Shimadzu family could only be understood by the head of the family and the important people around him. In the letters In it, Mr. Huashan introduced in detail all the details of Xiao Letian's arrival at Naha Port.
"My subordinates are incompetent, and I still can't find out where Xiao Letian's information comes from, but I can confirm that Xiao Letian has a very deep understanding of Japan, far better than our understanding of him... What I can confirm now is that Xiao Letian knows a lot about Japan. Lotte already knows the details of the collapse of the four Southwest vassals. Whether to win over or get rid of them, I hope the head of the family will make it clear..."
The troubles brought by Xiao Letian are no longer just the redistribution of power in the Ryukyu Kingdom. He can already affect the political balance in Japan. Now, the response to Xiao Letian is no longer something he and Rigen Kayama can decide.
In Japan itself, the conflict between the Tokugawa shogunate and the southwestern shogunate faction has become overwhelming. War is inevitable. However, the two sides have not yet broken up and are not fully prepared for war. If a war starts at this time, it will be a disaster for both sides. A big gamble.
On the balance of delicate balance, every extra grain of gravel may be subversive. Although Xiao Letian is just an ordinary scholar, as long as he jumps to a certain force with a clear-cut flag, it will bring about The chain reaction is absolutely terrifying.
Let’s not talk about how much money Xiao Letian has and how many troops he has in his hands. Just saying that he is a master of Western learning can already shake the pro-China faction in Japan. For thousands of years, the Japanese have been desperately trying to learn from the land. Culture, I naturally feel close to scholars from China and admire them very much. Please come to more and faster chapters. It can be said that Xiao Letian can win over a very large neutral faction by shouting a few words for a certain party.
In a delicate political situation where there are two sides to fear, the outcome is often determined by those calmly observing neutrals. If Kayama Rigen really pushed Xiao Letian to the side of the Tokugawa shogunate, it might not be as simple as caesarean section. , it is very likely that his family's status as a military commander will be deprived of him.
The letter was taken away by the Kirigakure Demon, and a Kansai ship took advantage of the night to ride the wind and waves towards Kyushu Island in the north. This route was so familiar to the Japanese that it didn't matter even if it was done at night. However, Kirigakure Daigui didn't know that there was a Japanese man dressed as an ordinary ashigaru on the Kansai ship, who also returned to Japan with a secret letter, and this letter was written by Takenaka Inoue.
"Ryoma-kun, we have been separated from Nagasaki for a year. Wenjun followed Lord Katsukaishu to mediate the Shikoku bombardment of Shimonoseki. His outstanding achievements are really gratifying... A very difficult incident happened in Ryukyu a few days ago. He is honored as Xiao Letian, the great master of Western learning in the Qing Dynasty, has had a serious conflict with the Shimadzu family, which may have a negative impact on the reform cause. I hope Ryoma-kun can teach me..."
Takenaka Inoue was not just an ordinary civil servant, he was a pioneer among the reformists and one of the first people in Japan to open his eyes to the world. However, due to his ability and opportunity, he was among the reformers. The reputation is not great.
After all, Xiao Letian is an outsider. His deduction of the domestic situation in Japan is only based on information from previous lives. If he knew that the Japanese were so disunited, then his strategy would definitely be more bold.
Kayama Rigen represents the interests of the traditional daimyo, and the overthrow movement they carried out was just to use the power of the reform to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate, thereby making themselves stronger. In fact, they represent the traditional power of Japan.
Takenaka Inoue represents the power of the most avant-garde reformers. What they want is to completely Westernize Japan and seek a constitutional monarchy like the United Kingdom. Their vision is broader and their ambitions are more ambitious. Faced with Xiao Letian, who is disrupting the situation, The first thing they thought of was not to find those feudal lords, but to seek the opinions of the elites of the same faction.
Finally, we cannot forget Yamamoto Kiyoshi, the hot-tempered general. Although he is a bit mindless and unhappy, he also represents a powerful force in Japan, which is the pure way of the samurai.
This is a loose alliance composed of large wild samurai, ronin and low-level samurai from major famous families. They have no strict organization and lack of excellent leaders. They can only rely on various factions to become the vanguard of the war. Please come to more and faster chapters.
This group of fanatical low-level warriors urgently needs war to change their destiny. They need to improve their social status to get rid of poverty. The representative of this group of people is the very famous Shinsengumi in Japanese history. This purely violent group is a typical collection of low-level samurai. For the so-called samurai spirit and money, they never consider the use of their knives. Who to kill.
In the minds of these low-level warriors, what they pursue is only the killing itself and the rewards after victory. As for whether they will fail or whether it will harm Japan's future national destiny, they are not concerned. They are short-sighted and tyrannical. It is synonymous with this class.
Yamamoto Kiyoshi is essentially such a samurai. Even though he has become a warrior general of the Shimadzu family, the way he thinks about problems in his mind is actually no different from those of rogues like Ahachiro.
"General Yamamoto, you have to make the decision for us. The arrogance of these Qing slaves has shaken our rule over Naha Port. Now more than a dozen Chinese businessmen have made it clear that they refuse to pay us protection money. They have secretly Contacted Xiao Letian..." Evil Hachiro, who had one eye covered, knelt on the tatami and bowed desperately to his master, Yamamoto Kiyoshi.
"Nani? Damn businessmen actually dare to betray us? Do they really think that this Qing slave is their backer? Japan's two hundred years of rule cannot be overthrown by a few hundred of them... Evil Hachiro, You take people with you to kill a few houses for me, and kill chickens to show to the monkeys..."
Under normal circumstances, Yamamoto Kiyoshi would definitely rush out like a vicious dog when he ordered Akachiro, but if that didn't work today, the intense burst of musket fire had already frightened him. In his mind, Xiao Letian was a devil. Update as soon as possible
"General Yamamoto, it's not that I'm cowardly. These people are really powerful. You haven't seen those muskets. They are really not something that human power can resist..." Before Hahachiro could finish his words, Yamamoto Kiyoshi shot out like lightning and opened his bow left and right. Slap him several times.
"Baga, Baga... have you lost your samurai soul? Let's not talk about whether you can survive by disobeying me. Do you know what serious consequences it will have if you let the people run wild in Ryukyu?"
Yamamoto Kiyoshi gave him a strong push and threw Ahahachiro into the corner. Ahahachiro, who did not dare to resist, crawled over again using his hands and feet, kowtowing as if pounding garlic.
"There is a proverb in the far west. During a storm, a camel begged its owner to put its head into the tent to escape the storm. The temporarily soft-hearted owner agreed to the camel's request, but then the camel would continue to ask for its neck, front legs, and front body to enter the tent. , when the owner has no place to stay, the camel will kick the owner out... Do you understand now? If we give in from the beginning, what awaits us will be the complete loss of Ryukyu..."
Yamamoto Kiyoshi looked at the evil Hachiro with twinkling eyes and knew that he was completely frightened. He had no choice but to promise, "Hachiro, be brave. As long as we can get through this difficulty, I will personally ask the master of the family to accept you as the latest batch of samurai." …”
"Really?" Ahahachiro became excited when he heard that there was room for further advancement in his identity. Please come to more and faster chapters. It is difficult for ordinary people to understand the enthusiasm of the Japanese samurai class for status. This may have a lot to do with the solidification of classes in Japanese society for hundreds of years. Compared with China, the lower-class people in Japan have far fewer channels to change their destiny. . Please come to more and faster chapters.
Yamamoto Kiyoshi said solemnly, "The Qing people are not scary. Although they have powerful muskets, their number is too small. If we choose field battles and chaotic battles to disperse the Qing people's forces, we can defeat them one by one." , As for the warrior status you want, I can guarantee you..."
Ohachiro's face turned red and white, and he was extremely conflicted in his heart. After struggling for a long time, he slammed his fist on the tatami, "Hai... I don't care about my life for the sake of the Shimazu family. I will mobilize the ronin now. Everything will be done." Waiting for your order..."
The Japanese are colluding and conspiring with each other, and the Chinese are not idle either. In Liang Kun's home, more than a dozen Chinese businessmen are gathering together to discuss a rare opportunity that has existed for hundreds of years.
"Master Liang, please tell us the truth. Is it possible for Mr. Xiao to succeed? How many resources does Mr. Xiao have? The lives of more than 100,000 Chinese businessmen in Ryukyu depend on today..."
Liang Kun knew the worries of these businessmen. Of course he would be able to get rid of the oppression of the Japanese if things were done. However, if they failed, the Japanese's revenge would definitely be very cruel. This nation that is always willing to disembowel itself would not only be cruel to itself, but also even more cruel to its enemies. cruel. Update as soon as possible
Liang Kun didn't want to deceive these businessmen. He was silent for a long time before speaking, "I don't know exactly how much information Mr. Xiao has. What I know is actually similar to what you know. And what you don't know is highly classified." , I can’t possibly tell you..."
"All I can say is that the situation is not as optimistic as you think. The gap in strength between the enemy and ourselves is too great. If we meet head-on, our chances of winning are slim..."
There was a gasp of air in the room, and it took a long time before a reluctant voice came out, "How could this happen? What Mr. Xiao showed today is different from what you said. He beat up Japanese ronin on the dock, and used muskets." How can someone who can be so arrogant and arrogant like this after demolishing a Japanese casino and not have the strength to do so?"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao treats the Japanese like this, and Kayama Rigen still entertains Mr. Xiao with the highest etiquette. Doesn't this prove Mr.'s strength?"
The merchants in the room all had expressions of unwillingness on their faces. They really couldn't accept this reality. After more than two hundred years, a big shot from the mother country had finally landed at Naha Port. This might be the last opportunity of a lifetime.
Liang Kun blushed and said, "Of course Mr. Xiao himself has arrogant strength. The Japanese call him an unparalleled national scholar. People like him can avoid death even if the two countries go to war. But Mr.'s reputation can only be Can you really save the Chinese people in Hong Kong by protecting yourself and those around you?"
Speaking of this, everyone in the room stopped talking. They knew that what Liang Kun said was the truth. Does the mother country care about them overseas wanderers? It has seen it for hundreds of years. Sometimes the so-called hope It's just a dream.
As the night grew darker, merchants walked into the dark streets of Naha, served by their waiters, and the dim light of lanterns spread in all directions. Liang Kun, who was standing at the door, sighed, "Sir, why did you bring so few people with you? Do you know how much hope your arrival has given Chinese businessmen like Naha?"
At this moment, a low voice suddenly came from the roof, "General Liang, you don't seem to have much confidence in military advisors?" Liang Kun quickly raised his head when he heard this, and when he saw it, it was Xiang Shaolong.
"Master Long! Are you back from the martial arts competition? Wait, why do you look so bad...blood! You are injured..."
