As long as the Tokugawa general is interesting, then a certain prince will definitely be interesting!
According to the artillery commander's report from the last joint battle with the Japanese army, the Japanese army also sent people to take a closer look.
A certain prince did not know whether he understood the principle of mortars and could imitate them locally.
Since Hotta Masamori said this, he would not have cheated on the scale of the troop dispatch, and there was no need for it.
Therefore, a certain prince must be more generous in public and let the other party understand that Ming Dynasty is not short of money.
It is estimated that the secret of the mortar cannot be kept. Instead of keeping it secret, it is better to give it to partners openly.
The real value is airships, tanks, and missiles. These three weapons only sell finished products, not blueprints.
"On behalf of all the officers and men of my army, I would like to thank Your Highness for your generous support. If we can obtain such a sharp weapon, we will definitely win a complete victory!"
Hota Masamori heard from Abe Shigeji that Prince Mingoku was a very generous person. He didn't expect that he would give him so many firearms just after chatting for a few words. It was really unexpected.
Not to mention the thousand artillery pieces, even the 500,000 hand grenades were enough to give each Japanese army five.
With such firearms, even if the Japanese army lacked horses, they could significantly delay the attack of the enemy's cavalry in field battles.
"General, you're welcome. Not only that, but in addition, I will also provide your army with 500 Folan rapid-fire cannons and corresponding ammunition, as well as 3,000 war horses. In time of war, our army will dispatch airships. Conduct aerial reconnaissance to detect the enemy first and prepare the coalition forces for defense."
The Japanese army lacked fire support, so a certain prince gave them a large number of artillery pieces.
The Japanese army lacked war horses, so a certain prince provided them with a large number of war horses.
The Japanese army was unfamiliar with the combat area, so a certain prince directly sent airship troops to serve as their eyes and ears.
In short, as long as I can bleed Huang Taiji's braided army, everything I do will be worth it!
"I learned from General Abe that General Tokugawa wanted to obtain the airship. However, this is the most advanced high-tech weapon in the world, and its tactical effect is extremely significant. Your country can send 100,000 troops this time to help Our country is fighting against the enemy, and I also feel that General Tokugawa is extremely sincere. Therefore, I am willing to sell airships to your country, including weapons and ammunition, personnel training, and maintenance parts. Each airship is priced at 50,000 taels of silver, with a starting price of ten. , if Your Excellency the General can make the decision, you can sign the contract immediately, and it doesn't matter if you consider it. This is the airship sales agreement signed between me and Zheng Zhilong. Please take a look at it for your reference. The price of the airship sold by me to Zheng Zhilong's department is the same as Your standards are consistent, and there is no increase in price by even one tael of silver."
A certain prince thought too much before. As long as he firmly controlled the fuel in his own hands, he could of course sell the airship at will.
If General Tokugawa wants it, then sell it to him. Each batch will cost 500,000 taels. It depends on whether he is willing to pay for it.
Not only the Japanese, but also the French, British, HRE, Habsburgs, and even the Dutch can buy them.
But just don't sell Spain and massacre Ming people, we can't just let it go.
A certain prince is not Wanli, and the overseas Mingren are not abandoned pieces, but very important chess pieces.
Valuable chess pieces must be protected. If a chess piece is eaten by others, compensation must be demanded.
The Spanish Empire is very hostile to the Ming Dynasty, so it can no longer tolerate it. When it is time to take action, it must have a good time!
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Hota Masamori was overjoyed to get so many firearms.
Unexpectedly, the prince of Ming Dynasty actually agreed to sell airships to himself.
This is a huge happy event. Even the general didn't have much hope for it before.
Only fifty thousand taels of silver per vessel was too expensive.
This price is almost equivalent to the annual income of some weak local famous names.
But in the whole world, it seems that only the Ming Kingdom has created an artifact that can fly into the sky. No wonder the general is eager for it.
Feitian does not respect national boundaries, and almost everyone is looking forward to it.
If an object that can fly really comes out, it will definitely attract everyone's attention.
People who are ambitious and wealthy must do everything possible to get it in order to satisfy their inner desires.
Hota Masamori heard Abe once again talk about the airship, but he was skeptical. He had never seen it with his own eyes, so he could not agree that there was such a thing in the world.
After hearing what the Prince of Ming Dynasty said, Hota Masamori began to believe that there really was an airship in the world that could carry people into the sky.
Abe Shigetsu should not dare to deceive the general with such a thing, and the prince of the Ming Dynasty would not make such a joke in front of him.
Hota Masamori has also heard similar stories from other people who have been to the capital. Thousands of people speak the same words, and it is accurate to the last detail, so this matter is probably true.
"I have already sent people to prepare the gifts for General Tokugawa and General Abe. I hope the general will help bring them back. I have prepared a copy for the general by order of the palace. I hope the general will accept it and don't shirk it!"
A certain prince saw that the other party was obviously thinking about it and was not willing to push him, so he started a new line and mentioned the gift.
"I will definitely bring the gift to the General and Abe Shigeji, and thank Your Highness on behalf of the General and Abe Shigeji. I would like to express my gratitude to Your Highness for the gift, and I will definitely help you."
After receiving the gift list from the Prince of Ming Dynasty, Hota Masamori was embarrassed to look through it in person, but he instinctively guessed that there would be no shortage of gifts.
As for the one given to me, it should be roughly the same. I am very lucky this time.
"I will send people to complete the previous orders placed by your country as soon as possible. After the Bohai Sea thaws, they can be shipped from Tianjin to your country. I hope the general will not take offense."
Since benefits are given, the benefits must be given in full, and the other party cannot be allowed to find faults.
In this way, even if you have the intention to deliberately preserve your strength on the battlefield, you have to work hard for these benefits.
"Thank you, Your Highness. Your products are very popular in my country. I came here this time to order another batch of goods on behalf of my country, including the general!"
Hota Masamori came to Ming Dynasty this time, and his mission was not only to fight, but also to conduct a large purchase.
Because this is what Abe Shigeji did last time, which brought huge rewards to the Japanese country.
He has to do the same this time, and he can only do better, otherwise people will think that he is not as good as the previous one.
"Okay, no problem. I will send people to the factory to complete the order as soon as possible. While the general is in the capital, I will let the airship troops perform a performance. Zheng Zhilong happens to be here, and an airship training can be arranged tomorrow. The general and the coming Distinguished guests from Beijing are welcome to watch."
Both groups want to see it, so let's accommodate them and save them the trouble of taking the time to arrange it again.
"That's very good. I would like to thank Your Highness for your help. I am truly grateful!"
The prince of Ming Dynasty is really considerate and considerate. It is really unexpected that Hota Masamori completed many important things so smoothly.
Before coming to Beijing, he was very ambitious and thought of many countermeasures, but some of them were not satisfactory, for fear of missing something important.
The Ming Dynasty did seek help from the Japanese Kingdom, but the situation of the Japanese Kingdom was different from that of the Ming Kingdom. When they saw something profitable, they would flock to Japan.
After leading the army, Abe once again led his troops to a triumphant return, and was recognized and commended by the Tokugawa General.
The achievements and benefits he achieved made other Ming Dynasties jealous.
After the celebration, there were turbulent negotiations.
The focus of the consultation was not whether to continue sending troops to help the Ming Dynasty, but to what extent the troops should be increased.
The daimyo who had sent more troops before had received great benefits, and of course they would not agree to reduce their quotas.
The daimyo who sent fewer troops naturally refused to make concessions and strongly demanded an increase, even doubling the quota he received.
Without exception, the three categories of daimyo, namely, pro-vassal, genealogical, and foreign, all supported the Japanese state to increase its troops to the Ming state.
The income earned by sending troops once and fighting for less than three months is almost the same as the income in the country last year.
Who wouldn’t be tempted by the temptation of huge benefits?
Even Tokugawa Iemitsu himself believed that it was extremely beneficial to be able to obtain huge returns without sacrificing himself and his direct troops on a large scale.
The combined income from snowflake candy, newspapers, purchasing goods, and opening chain stores can earn Tokugawa Iemitsu as much as one hundred taels of silver in a year!
If the scale is expanded, the income can be doubled, and even the soldiers and horses under his command can support themselves without spending many stones. Wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone?
After thinking about it for half a month, Tokugawa Iemitsu finally agreed to send troops and increase the number of troops in Ming Dynasty. The initial combat period was from May to September as mentioned by the Ming Dynasty prince.
During this period, the Liaodong area of the Ming Dynasty was at its best temperature, which was suitable for Japanese soldiers who came from afar to fight, and there was no need to prepare cotton clothes to keep warm.
Initially, it was 100,000, because according to the post-war reports of Abe Shigeji and major generals, unless an extremely favorable terrain is occupied and sufficient preparations are made, including obtaining sea supplies.
Otherwise, it would be very difficult for the Japanese army, which lacked horses and chariots, to fight against the Qing army, which was dominated by cavalry, on the plains, and it would be even more difficult to win.
Because the Qing army's combat units were organized, they could also be prepared to deal with the force.
Generally speaking, to deal with one Qing army, that is, 7,500 cavalry, the Japanese army needed to reach more than 50,000 people, otherwise they would be in danger of being attacked and defeated by the Qing cavalry brigade.
If one hundred thousand troops could be dispatched, they could at least deal with the Qing cavalry of two banners.
If they could get assistance from Ming Dynasty's artillery, chariots and cavalry, the Japanese army's combat effectiveness would be doubled.
Otherwise, increasing troops is the only way to avoid being defeated or even severely damaged. It is best to increase the number to 100,000.
This is Abe Shigetsu's experience in this battle, because the Japanese army's victories were basically carried out around the mountains.
When they actually arrived on the plains, they had an absolute advantage in strength when faced with the Qing cavalry assault.
But this was under the premise that the Qing army did not march out in full force. If the strength of both sides was equal, the Japanese army would only be in danger.
After careful consideration and discussions with four veterans, Tokugawa Iemitsu finally decided to send 100,000 troops, with an additional 30,000 soldiers responsible for logistical supplies and used as a reserve force.
The total strength is 130,000, which is almost the same size as when fighting on Bang Island.
This time the Japanese army was led by Hota Masamori, and Tokugawa Iemitsu would not let any one of them become so prestige that their achievements would overwhelm the master, so rotation was the safest way.
Sending troops can continue to maintain friendly relations with the Ming Dynasty and the prince, increasing troops can balance the interests of various daimyo, and changing generals can balance the interests of the old and middle-aged.
According to the plan made in advance, Hota Masamori would arrive in the capital of the Ming Dynasty before the Spring Festival.
First of all, it is a front line for the army so that we can make corresponding preparations.
Secondly, I want to congratulate you on the new year and check the status of previous orders.
The capital of the Ming Dynasty was indeed much more prosperous than Edo, and it made people feel relaxed and happy when they first arrived.
The size of the palace is far larger than the general's residence, which means that the country has no money to fight, and no one will believe it.
At about 2:30 in the afternoon, a certain prince ended his meeting with Hota Masamori.
Today is considered a preliminary negotiation. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the two sides will meet again to discuss the specific landing plan.
The reason why it was separated by a day was because on the first day of the Lunar New Year, a certain prince wanted to go to the Temple of Heaven to comfort His Majesty Emperor Gao, the ancestor of the immortal world.
This is considered to be the most important event of the whole year. The Etiquette Department is responsible for the entire process, and other important officials follow.
In the afternoon, Zheng Zhilong and Hota Masamori can show off the most shocking weapon of this era - the Wanli-Kirov airship!
At present, a certain prince took this distinguished guest from afar to Huangji Palace to enjoy the first Spring Festival Gala.
In order to stand out like Abe Shigeji, he would show off his talents outside and win glory for Tokugawa General.
Hota Masamori has been practicing Mingyu for more than half a year, and he has no problem chatting with Qiu Minyang, the Ming Dynasty's consul in Japan.
It was the first time for Hota Masamori to attend such a party, and Qiu Minyang had not heard any mention of it.
The prince of the Ming Dynasty couldn't resist his kindness, so Hota Masamori took advantage of the situation and wanted to satisfy his curiosity.
The doors and windows in the main hall are closed, but it does not appear dark because a large amount of glass is installed.
Hota Masamori had only seen such precious and fragile items in the shogun's castle.
Hota Masamori and four deputies were taken to a seat in an excellent position, directly opposite Zheng Zhilong, who they had met once.
There are currently only drinks and cups on the table, but these two items are made of glass, crystal clear and beautiful.
There are four types of drinks: wine, tea, water, and sour plum soup. You can taste them according to your own taste first.
The Prince of the Ming Dynasty was on the stage directing the chamberlains and maids to make the final arrangements. Not long after, the ministers filed in.
Since the hall is usually used for discussions, the area is limited, and there is a small stage in the middle, so the audience can only sit around it.
There is a table for every three or four people, and the civil and military officers are separated. The military officers are in civilian clothes, and no one carries weapons.
Only civil servants above the third rank, military generals above the rank of general, or people authorized by the prince can have the honor to come and enjoy the party.
As an important guest, Hota Masamori was placed in the best position.
Even the first and second assistants of the Ming Dynasty can only sit next to Xutai. A table for two people is considered a special treatment.
In view of the "outstanding contributions" of the merchants, a certain prince also appropriately invited some.
Even the proprietresses and students like Zhou Xin'er and Qi Yu'er were invited, which really made them feel extremely honored.
Not to mention the four large manure valves that produce a lot of power. Even though they are located in the back row, they are already satisfying.
After most of the guests and hosts were seated, the queen and the nobles from the palace came out.
There are not many, just four women with the right to speak, Empress Zhou, Yuan Guifei, Wang Guifei, and the emperor's sister-in-law Zhang Yan, along with other poor women who were abandoned by a certain father. The rest are maids and prospective Crown Princess Xue Wanqing.
Chang Ping and Xiao Feizhai sat next to a certain prince. The two siblings were obviously not very interested in the upcoming show, and their thoughts were all on the table...
"Mother, aunt, aunt, everyone, the first Ming Dynasty Spring Festival Gala is about to begin. Before that, I would like to thank the Japanese envoys who came from afar and the heroes who defeated the Dutch Red Barbarians!"
After a certain prince finished speaking, the audience applauded and paid tribute to the two groups, which gave them enough face. Zheng Zhilong led a group of brothers, and Hota Masamori led four deputies immediately stood up and bowed to everyone.
After everything was ready, the show officially started. Since there was no big curtain, the actors could just come up and perform. However, the stage was small and could not accommodate too many backup dancers.
The first song is "Mingguo Home"!
Even if it is New Year's Eve, a certain prince will not miss the opportunity to cheat!
Otherwise, how can the country and the family be connected together?
How else can we create miracles on earth?
