Na Kitai was about to speak when Zhao Xin continued: "In addition, as the plenipotentiary representative of the Great Ainu Kingdom, we request to obtain the right to trade in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Zhapu for the Great Ainu Kingdom. And requested that an island off the coast of Zhoushan be handed over to us as a supply station for ships going south."
As soon as these words came out, Na Qitai and Wu Shenglan were stunned. The Bi Tie Shi who was responsible for recording the contents of the negotiations also looked up at Zhao Xin.
What is the "Great Ainu Kingdom"? Trade rights? And the island!
Zhao Xin opened a blank page in the book in front of him and wrote six words on it with a carbon pen.
"Excuse me, where is the Great Ainu Kingdom you mentioned?" As an Hanlin scholar, Wu Shenglan didn't have time to despise Zhao Xin's calligraphy and immediately asked.
"The Great Ainu Kingdom is located in the north of Wa and southeast of Kuye Island. It has a vast territory. In addition to the main island, which is a large island covering an area of tens of thousands of square miles, there are more than a thousand islands scattered on the sea. As a large Ainu As a close partner of the Inu Kingdom, we will also regain the old territory east of the sea for our friendly countries, which is larger than the Qing Dynasty."
Not to mention Qitai and Wu Shenglan, as soon as Zhao Xin said these words, Wang Yuanfang, who was sitting next to him, was also dumbfounded. I thought this guy was really good at talking nonsense!
"What's the proof?" Na Qitai finally spoke.
Zhao Xin stretched out his hand, and Guisheng standing behind him immediately handed over a clip he was holding.
"Look, you two, this is the authorization document from the Great Ainu Kingdom."
Na Qitai and Wu Shenglan came over to take a look, and saw a page of snow-white paper sandwiched in a light blue folder. The top of the paper was a pattern of a big tree (an oak tree), and below was a full page of winding text. Open the top One page and more at the bottom. Wu Shenglan counted and found that there were five pages in total. On the last page, in addition to Zhao Xin's stinky signature, there was also a scrawled signature whose content was unclear. A golden medallion covers the signature.
"Is this your authorization document?"
"Young and old men are innocent, and they will be replaced if they are fake. You two, do you think I can still fabricate a letter of credence?"
Na Qitai stared at Zhao Xin with a serious face, and murmured in his heart. It's just Zhao Ni, why bring up a barbarian?
Wang Yuanfang, who was on the side, was also wondering, thinking, I've never seen this thing before? Zhao Xin never mentioned it before, when did he tinker with it?
Wu Shenglan asked: "What characters are used on this?"
"Hundreds of years ago, the Great Ainu Kingdom was aboriginal people from the continent east of the sea. This is their local writing."
"Yeah! Yeah!" Wang Yuanfang cleared his throat, raised his head and took a deep breath, trying not to laugh. Local text for P! Wang Yuanfang, a former scumbag in school, could see it. All of them were in English typed on a computer.
But then he thought about it, Zhao Xin never did things without aim, and he must have a purpose in giving such a name to the Ainu people. Wait! Continent east of the sea? Isn't that...
"Absolutely ridiculous!" Wu Shenglan pointed at the document with a look of disgust and sneered: "Looking for something that looks like a ghostly drawing and calling it a letter of credence? Even if it is a letter of credence, it must be handed over to the Lifan Yuan first, and finally It’s still a matter of debate whether I’m going to report it to the Emperor or not.”
Zhao Xin suddenly realized. "Oh. It turns out there are so many rules. Mr. Wu, please go back. I'll go back and shake people. We'll see you in Beijing."
"You!" Wu Shenglan was so angry that she couldn't speak.
"Mr. Zhao, why is this necessary? It's easy to discuss things, easy to discuss." Na Qitai glanced at Wu Shenglan and advised.
Na Qitai thought very clearly that if the negotiation was successful and he spent money to redeem the person, he would pass the test with Qianlong. But if he cedes the territory of the Qing Dynasty again in order to redeem people, he, the deputy commander, would be done!
So he said with a sad face: "Mr. Zhao, we are here to discuss the return of the captured soldiers of the imperial court. You are asking for such a high price, and we can't explain it to the adults above. If we agree to such a thing, the emperor will be the first to ask for it. Cut off my head." He considered it for a moment and continued: "Look, let's go back and discuss it before we give an answer?"
Zhao Xin nodded, cupped his hands and said: "Haha, then we will wait for your reply. You two dare not agree, but the master behind you should be able to make the decision, right? I might as well explain it here, first of all, go ashore. For trade, all the taxes that need to be paid will be paid, and it is no problem to find the Thirteenth Bank to handle it. Secondly, we are not occupying the islands off Zhoushan, but renting them; the territory still belongs to your Qing Dynasty, and we can pay on an annual basis."
Na Qitai smiled bitterly and said, "Easy to say, easy to say."
Zhao Xin stood up and finally added: "Considering the distance from here to Ninggu Pagoda, I only give you six days. If you don't reply, we will take action. I think that adult should know best what it is."
After speaking, he waved his hand and turned to leave with Wang Yuanfang and others.
Na Qitai's face turned green and green at this time, which was extremely ugly. He picked up the folder on the table, took a long breath, and said to Wu Shengland, who was still sitting there angrily: "Master Wu, let's go."
At this time, several Qing soldiers used wooden sticks to overturn the charcoal brazier basin, and then used it to pull the copper basin into the snow. The sound of sizzling steam makes people feel more and more confused...
Two days later, He Shen, who was sitting in Ninggu Pagoda, got the strange blue clip. He looked at the folder roughly, then took the letter out of the envelope and read it.
When he saw the conditions proposed by Zhao Xin, He Shen slapped the table and said angrily: "This is unreasonable! Arrogant!"
However, he was a very well-educated person. After being angry for a while, he continued reading. After reading all the contents of the letter, He Shen turned his head and looked at the blue folder on the desk, thinking silently.
Liu Quan on the side estimated that the tea on the table had gone cold, so he took it and poured it out, intending to make another cup. While waiting for the water to boil, He Shen said quietly: "Quan'er, where do you think Zhao Xin and this group of people come from?"
"Ah?" Liu Quan was stunned and thought to himself: "How did I know this?"
"What does Wu Quanzhi's letter say about the Great Ainu Kingdom? Have you heard of it when you went to Jiangnan?"
"Oh, my Lord. If you don't know about this place, who else in the world can know about it! You can also be the Minister of the Lifan Yuan."
He Shen cupped his hands towards Nan Mian and said, "Don't say that. Who doesn't know that the emperor is very knowledgeable, and my little ability is not worth mentioning."
Liu Quandao: "It depends on me. Maybe that group of rebels made this up!"
He Shen tapped his fingers on the table in turn, carefully recalling the books about overseas scenery that he had read. After a while, He Shen raised his eyebrows. He suddenly remembered that the Li Dynasty envoy came to Beijing the year before last. When he met with the members of the envoy on behalf of Qianlong, the other party mentioned the overseas scenery and said that there was a large island in the north of the Japanese country. The birth name is Ezo, also known as Ainu...
"It turns out they are barbarians!" He Shen sneered. "It seems that Zhao Ni is also hungry and unscrupulous. He has united a group of barbarians in an attempt to do business with our court."
Liu Quan blinked and looked at his master's face softening, then said: "Master, how about dinner?"
"Yes." Heshen nodded and continued: "I won't go to the flower hall, so I'll just have a meal here."
"That's it. I'll bring it to you."
Not long after, Liu Quan came in with a tray, which contained a plate of roasted bear paws, a plate of green vegetables, a bowl of japonica rice and a bowl of frog soup. He smiled and said to Heshen: "Sir, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. If you are worried and your body is broken, you will not be able to solve the things in front of you. Let's eat first. This is the fresh bear's paw that the people below honor you. It has been simmering on the fire for two days. This is frog soup simmered with rock sugar, which is good for the fire."
He Shen laughed and scolded: "I'm still in my 70s and 80s and can't walk. What kind of bear's paws are I eating? Get out!"
"Hey. Then I'll give you a bowl of stewed pheasant shreds and pickled cabbage shreds."
He Shen picked up the rice, tossing it randomly while thinking about it. Zhao Ni's guns were so powerful that he also sent people to secretly visit Ningguta City these days. Everyone said that the other party's guns hit fast and densely, and they could explode. If the troops were not suddenly withdrawn, it would be useless even if more than 10,000 people in the city defended the city together. He estimated that it was because of the cold weather and food and grass problems, otherwise the opponent could have fought all the way to Wula, Jilin. As the saying goes, a good man doesn't suffer immediate losses. If he really wants the opponent to fight all the way to Shengjing, then Qianlong will have to rush to do something good.
He Shen knew very well that his entire power relied on Qianlong's favor; if Qianlong was gone, it would be hard to say what would happen next. As for the amount of ransom, it is really not money to Heshen. Even if Hu Bu has no money, dozens or even millions of taels of silver pass through his fingers every day. Besides, in addition to the money from the Ministry of Accounts, he also held the Chongwenmen tax collection and crime negotiation silver in his hands!
In the history of the Qing Dynasty, "criminal silver" was also known as "self-confessed silver" and "self-pleased fine silver". It was a disgusting system implemented in the middle and late Qianlong reign. The traditional view is that Heshen is the originator of the "criminal silver" system.
But in fact, the "criminal silver" system had already been established twenty-eight years before Qianlong. This system had been implemented by Qianlong long before Heshen became favored. However, after Heshen came to power, its institutional structure had changed. Perfection. Historically, people such as Fu Chang'an, Fu Kang'an, and A Gui have successively handled the affairs of the Bank, but He Shen has been in charge for the longest time.
Qianlong's purpose in doing this was to fine the local governors a high amount for minor offenses without directly punishing them. This not only maintained local political stability, but also served as a warning to some governors. That is to say, we adhere to the principle that "the penalty cannot be reduced if the stolen goods are completed" (the sentence can be reduced if the proceeds of corruption are paid in full).
How much is this crime settlement silver? Qianlong didn't count them, and Heshen didn't count them either. Too much! In addition to being used for the expenses of Qianlong's southern tour, this money also flowed into Heshen's pocket.
Since money is not an issue, all that's left is to find out Zhao Xin's trump card. If you really rent a small island and build a cargo station, it would be fine; but if the opponent uses it as a base to attack Jiangnan, it will be over!
What exactly is Zhao Xin going to do next? Only after you understand these can we continue to talk about the following. Thinking of this, He Shen put down his bowls and chopsticks and shouted out the door: "Here comes someone!"
"Sir, what's wrong?" Liu Quan raised the curtain and walked in. He had been waiting at the door.
"Grind ink!"
Half an hour later, Liu Quan took the letter written by He Shen himself and a filled out and stamped "General's Fire Ticket" and handed them to the soldiers sent by Qitai. Then he took out a piece of silver and rewarded the soldier, ordering him to work day and night to deliver the secret message to Na Qitai. The soldier smiled and knelt down, took the money, kowtowed, then turned and left.
Two days later in the afternoon, this letter was placed on Na Qitai's desk. At this time, there is still one day left before the date set by Zhao Xin. After Na Qitai read the letter, he didn't care much and hurriedly sent someone to contact the Beihai Town camp and asked to start the second round of negotiations immediately.
It was still the same shed, but Zhao Xin never let anyone remove it.
Na Qitai came over with only two soldiers. As soon as they met, he immediately asked: "Mr. Zhao, I might as well tell you frankly. I have replied to the Zhongtang. Money is not an issue. That big guy you mentioned The Ainu Kingdom can send people to Guangzhou to trade, and all treatment will be the same as that of foreign merchants; but Shanghai and Zhapu are definitely not allowed. It is not a problem to rent you a small island to build a cargo station, and the rent is even free."
Zhao Xin knew there was more to come, so he just nodded. Just listen to Na Qitai continue to say: "However, He Zhongtang asked me to ask you something in the letter."
"Please say."
"What exactly do you want to do? Now you occupy Fuldan City, what next?"
Zhao Xin and Wang Yuanfang looked at each other, thought for a moment and said, "If I say I have no idea, you won't believe me. After all, I have already raised the flag, right? Then we might as well make an agreement for five years."
"Five years?"
"In the past five years, I will not attack you. Of course, if you take the initiative to attack, then don't blame me for being rude!"
"How about ten years?"
"Hahahaha!" Zhao Xin laughed loudly. "My lord, life is too short. Seize the day and night. I have set up my banner. If I agree to ten years, would you believe it?"
"Five years! The southern front cannot cross the Mongolian River, the western front cannot cross Xiaochengzi (Dongning Town), and the northern front cannot cross Xingkai Lake..." Na Qitai said while taking a hand from the soldiers. He took a map of the area under the jurisdiction of Jilin General Mansion, and took a piece of charcoal, pointed on it, and finally drew a circle.
"This area northeast of Bitter Leaf Island belongs to us! Don't worry, we can help you keep an eye on the Oros."
Na Qitai was so angry that he cursed in his heart: "Fuck you! I'm just staring at you every day!"
"One more thing, we will go north from Xingkai Lake next spring to pay homage to the Yongning Monument."
"I want to send someone to accompany me."
"No problem. In addition, the wanted orders against Serdan's family and Yalha must be cancelled! Border citizens of all ethnic groups must not be prevented from trading in Fuldan City!"
"This..." Na Qitai's heart moved. Zhao Xin's request gave him an opportunity to spy on the other party's details.
"My lord, I trembled for the last time. That's all."
"So, it's settled. I will immediately order someone to draft the text of the agreement. A copy will be sent to you later and will be submitted to Ning Guta at the same time."
"Okay. I'll give you six more days!"
"Mr. Zhao, I'm afraid the deadline you gave is too late. Not only do I have to report to the master of the Zhongtang in Ninggu Pagoda, but I also need to report to Jilin Wula in the Zhongtang. In this weather, the documents come and go, and it still costs twenty Days later. Besides, it will take time to transport so much gold from within the customs."
Zhao Xin thought for a while and realized that the reality was indeed the case, and he had no time to waste here anymore.
"Then by the end of the year, you first send the signed and sealed agreement to Karen, Mongolia. After we receive it and verify that it is correct, we will release all the wounded soldiers first. As for the others, when will your ransom be delivered? What do I have? It’s time to release him!”
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