On the fourteenth day of the first month of the second year of Tianqi, Nagato Domain, Honshu Island, Niuguan Port.
On the sea with a gentle breeze, there are rafts and masts like a forest, battleships like clouds, and the main ships of the combined fleet gathered in Niuguan Port.
There were people everywhere on the decks of flat armored ships and lucky ships. Soldiers and pirates who had just arrived from Mikawa and Kagoshima looked towards the shore.
Even the sampans were crowded with sailors watching the fun.
The black battle flag of dragon, tiger, eagle and bear was flying over the pier. Under the battle flag, representatives of the various units of the Guards held weapons in their hands and lined up from the side of the battleship to Qiu Fan on the shore.
Akihanro is the most famous restaurant of the Nagato clan. It is said that the puffer fish cooked here is the most delicious. During the spring and autumn seasons, diners from all clans come from far away to try a fresh bite of the pufferfish at the risk of being poisoned. Fugu meat.
However, from the tenth day of the first lunar month, when the shogunate decided to negotiate for peace, Qiufan Tower was blocked by the Kaiyuan Army, because the first peace treaty between tomorrow - the "Treaty of Ushioseki" - would soon be signed here.
At this time, from the entrance of the restaurant to the elegant living room on the third floor, there were densely packed guards.
Pei Dahu, captain of the Chinese Army Guard, looked forward with bright eyes.
A huge pear wood long table is placed in the center of the living room.
Ping Liaohou sat north and faced south, beside him were Zheng Yiguan, Qiao Yiqi, Sun Chuanting, Ma Shiying, Yuan Chonghuan, Deng Changxiong, Mao Yuanyi, Li Dan, Luo Man and others.
Standing near the door were Tokugawa Hidetada and Tsuchikawa Toshikatsu, as well as about thirty representatives of daimyo from Honshu and Shikoku.
The two parties did not communicate much in advance. Liu Zhaosun did not understand the Japanese language and was too lazy to talk to the Japanese.
Tokugawa Hidetada seemed to be quite attentive. He kept bowing and asked Marquis Pingliao over and over again. After the signing of the Ushioseki Treaty, will the Kaiyuan Army really give up attacking Edo?
Liu Zhaosun gave the shogun a positive answer. Xiuzhong finally breathed out and whispered to his retainers in a low voice. He was also whispering to a group of famous people with ulterior motives around him.
Finally, he asked Marquis Pingliao what would happen if the feudal vassals disobeyed after the signing.
After the Battle of Osaka, the authority of the shogunate dropped to its lowest point, and Hidetada's worries were not unreasonable.
Marquis Ping Liao looked at Zheng Zhilong and asked him to translate in the loudest voice to the daimyo present.
"If anyone violates the treaty, we can fight again with the Ming army. However, I have something to say first. If I meet with you again, there will be no surrender and peace talks! The Kaiyuan army will follow the way of the Koreans and kill them all. Absolutely, no chickens or dogs will be left behind.”
The daimyo who had been whispering just now fell silent immediately. The strongest among them, Akirayama and Toriyama clan, were no match for the Kaihara army, and no one dared to make another mistake.
On the contrary, many famous people have begun to consider how to leave a good impression on the powerful Marquis Ping Liao.
They have heard that the Ming Dynasty intends to re-merge the vassals. The daimyo who are close to Pingliao Hou can take the opportunity to expand their territory, while those vassals that do not perform well are likely to disappear directly from the map of Japan.
Liu Zhaosun looked across the crowd at the calm Kanmon Strait and his combined fleet, his thoughts racing.
At this time, Ma Shiying came close to him and whispered that the auspicious time had come. Only then did Marquis Pingliao react and said loudly:
"I now order the Emperor of Japan and representatives of the shogunate to sign the Treaty of Ushioseki at the designated location!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Tokugawa Hidetada walked tremblingly to the table with the support of a samurai.
Just as General Zhengyi was about to sit down, Pei Dahu stood in front, waved his hand and said sharply:
"Hand over the saber!"
Like a stone sculpture, Xiuzhong was stunned for a long time, his face flushed. He looked around hesitantly, and his eyes fell on the majestic Marquis Pingliao, his eyes full of unwillingness and anger.
The elder of the Tsuchikawa family kept winking at the side. After a while, Hidetada slowly took off the tachi, which symbolized the dignity of the shogunate, and handed it to Marquis Pingliao with both hands.
All the family bosses present handed over their sabers one after another.
Liu Zhaosun took the shogun's sword and took it out of its sheath. He looked at it with a cold light and handed the sword to Pei Dahu.
"Shogun, you can sign!"
Xiuzhong examined the two black-and-white treaties written on Korean paper and proved them to be correct, and then returned to his hometown.
Tsuchikawa then whispered a few words in his lord's ear, and then Tokugawa Hidetada walked to the long table and sat down.
He took off his hood and put it on the table, leaned into the chair, leaned on the edge of the chair, took off his gloves, picked up the contract and looked at it for a long time.
Just as Pei Dahu was about to urge him, Liu Zhaosun waved his hand to indicate not to be rude.
The shogun sighed heavily, like an official trapped in the examination room, scratching his head and ears at the big scroll.
Finally, he finally took the brush and signed the two treaties with difficulty.
After writing the last word, Xiuzhong's legs went limp and his forehead was sweating. He was helped down by a samurai.
After the Tsuchikawa family elders also finished signing, Marquis Pingliao raised his writing brush and quickly signed the "Oxford Treaty" with flying handwriting.
Since then, the two parties will formally sign the "Niuguan Treaty" (hereinafter referred to as the Treaty) tomorrow.
The full text of the treaty is as follows:
Today, the Ming Dynasty and Japan have exchanges with each other through long-term trade, Kyushu conflicts, ship affairs, and Catholic faith.
The Emperor of Ming Dynasty and the Emperor of Japan wanted to properly deal with and protect Maosheng forever. Therefore, the emperors of the two countries decided to establish regulations on peace, indemnity, trade, ships, and missionary matters, so as to benefit each other and benefit both countries and Its subjects restore peace, share happiness, and avoid future discord.
His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty specially briefed the Governor-General, First Class Plenipotentiary Minister, Crown Prince Taifu Wenhuadian University, Minister of the Military Department of Liaodong, Chief Military Officer Ping Liaohou, North Korean Prime Minister Liu Zhaosun, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue of the Ming Dynasty, Minister of Household Affairs, Liaodong Censor, Minister of Foreign Affairs Qiao Yiqi, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Plenipotentiary Tokugawa Hidetada, the minister who conquered the barbarians, and Tsuchikawa Lao, the minister of Japan's plenipotentiary administration.
They reviewed each other's edicts and found out that they were all correct. The various articles agreed upon together are listed on the left:
first set
Later, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty and the Emperor of Japan and the people of both countries were reconciled forever. No matter where you are, everyone is protected.
Paragraph 2
Japan handed over ten million taels of Kuping silver to the Ming Dynasty as compensation for military expenses. This amount is paid in six installments:
The first twenty million taels shall be paid within six months of the exchange being approved under this treaty;
The second payment of twenty million taels shall be paid within twelve months after the swap is approved in this Agreement;
The remaining balance is divided into six equal installments and paid annually;
The law is as follows: the first equal payment must be paid within two years, the second payment must be paid within three years, the third payment must be paid within four years, the fourth payment must be paid within five years, and the fifth payment must be paid within five years. It must be paid within six years, and the sixth time must be paid within seven years. Whenever the compensation due is paid in full or in part in advance, it is at the discretion of the Ming Dynasty.
Paragraph 3
Japan will manage the lower areas and transfer all the fortresses, weapons, factories, mountains, forests and all public properties there to the Ming Dynasty forever.
First, Kyushu Island and its affiliated islands. The Kanmon Strait goes west to Fukue and Naryuura; and Tsushima Island goes south to the Satsuma Islands. All the previous cities and towns in this area are included.
Second, the Ryukyu Islands and all affiliated islands.
Paragraph 4
For the boundaries demarcated in the preceding paragraph, once this treaty approves the exchange, each country shall appoint two or more officials to serve as public boundary demarcation committee members to conduct on-site surveys and determine the delimitation. It is limited to one year.
However, if any of the committee members and others change the demarcation boundary, the two countries shall make the demarcation line according to this treaty until it is approved.
Paragraph 5
Within two years after the exchange was approved in this treaty, the Ming Dynasty allowed Japan to sell all its properties and retreat outside the territory if the people of the transferred area were willing to move outside the transferred area. However, those who have not migrated after the expiration of the time limit shall be regarded as subjects of the Ming Dynasty. In addition, after the exchange of Kyushu Island is approved by this treaty, the two countries will immediately send officials to Kyushu to make a clear handover within two months after the approval of this treaty.
Paragraph 6
After the treaty was approved and exchanged, Japan quickly sent its plenipotentiary ministers and the Ming Dynasty's plenipotentiary ministers to jointly conclude a trade and shipping treaty and land trade regulations;
First, in addition to the commercial port (Nagasaki) that Japan has opened today, it is necessary to establish additional openings and establish them as treaty ports so that the subjects of the Ming Dynasty can freely travel to and from overseas and engage in commercial crafts:
The Honshu shogunate directly controlled Osaka Castle.
Mikawa Castle of the Okazaki Domain on Honshu Island,
Nagato Domain Castle on Honshu Island,
Tosa Domain Castle on Shikoku Island,
Second, the mining and sales rights of the Iwami Silver Mine in Shimane County, Sanin Region, Japan were handed over to the Ming Dynasty to guarantee Japan's compensation.
Thirdly, if subjects of the Ming Dynasty want to temporarily store goods in warehouses when they purchase goods for merchants from various Japanese feudal lords, or when transporting goods from importers to the mainland, they may do so without having to lose tax money or collect any fees. Rent warehouse inventory.
Fourth, the subjects of the Ming Dynasty could engage in various craft manufacturing at Japan's treaty ports and cities; they could also ship and import various machines at will, paying only the prescribed import taxes.
Paragraph 7
If the Ming Dynasty troops are stationed in Japan, they shall withdraw within three months after the exchange is approved in this treaty; however, they must be handled in accordance with the provisions of the subparagraph.
Article 8
In order to protect the Ming Dynasty, Japan conscientiously implemented all the provisions of the treaty and allowed the Ming Dynasty troops to temporarily occupy and defend the Okazaki Domain Mikawa. Furthermore, after Japan has paid the first and second indemnities stipulated in this treaty and the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese shogunate have determined comprehensive and proper measures, if the Japanese shogunate does not immediately determine the mortgage measures, the Ming Dynasty will not be able to pay the final indemnity until the final indemnity is paid. The withdrawal of the army should not be allowed; but before the trade and missionary treaties were exchanged without approval, the Ming Dynasty would not withdraw the army even if the indemnity was paid.
Article 9
From the day when the exchange is approved by the covenant, the war should cease.
Article 10
If there are any Japanese who harbor grudges against Ming people, each vassal should humbly investigate and mediate. If there is a dispute and it cannot be mediated, the officials from the Ming Dynasty on Kyushu Island will be asked to work together to handle it, check it clearly, and end it impartially.
Article 11
In the future, the subjects of the Ming Dynasty would be framed, humiliated, and harassed by the Japanese in the Sikou area, and the local officials of each domain would suppress them and try to protect them. The officials of each vassal immediately ordered to expel the party members, severely punished the bandits, punished them severely as usual, and pursued and compensated those who had stolen the goods.
Article 12
All Ming people who live in a place with up to four households in accordance with paragraph 6, regardless of the number of people, are allowed to rent land and build their own houses and banks. The subjects of the Ming Dynasty could also build chapels, schools, and cemeteries. The local officials of each vassal could decide on suitable places for people to live and build. If the Japanese violated or destroyed chapels or cemeteries, the local officials of each domain would severely arrest and punish them as usual.
Since this treaty has been approved by His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty and His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, it is scheduled to be exchanged in Lushun on February 5, the second year of Tianqi, that is, February 5, the eighth year of Kanei, Japan.
To this end, the plenipotentiary ministers of the two countries signed and sealed it to show their commitment.
His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty specially recorded the Governor-General, First Class Plenipotentiary Minister, Crown Prince, Taifu Wenhuadian University, Minister of Soldiers Department, Liaodong Chief Military Officer, Ping Liaohou, North Korean Prime Minister Liu Zhaosun (printed with seal).
The imperial envoy of the Ming Dynasty, the plenipotentiary minister of the Ministry of Revenue, the minister of the Liaodong imperial censor, Qiao Yiqi (the seal).
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Minister Plenipotentiary to Conquer the Barbarians, General Tokugawa Hidetada (Oshiyin).
Japan's plenipotentiary minister, the shogunate Lao Nakagawa Toshikatsu (Oshiyin).
On the 20th day of the first lunar month of the second year of Tianqi, that is, the 20th day of the first lunar month of the eighth year of Kan'ei in Japan, it was decided to write two points at Niuguan.
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