"I wonder what your lord needs me to do?"
Suzuki Shigehide asked cautiously.
Li Jin looked solemnly and asked:
"Do you know why our emperor refuses to cooperate with you?"
"I don't know."
Suzuki Shigehide bowed his head obediently, as if listening to the instruction.
"Is it because we have any disrespect towards the Ming Emperor?"
Li Jin shook his head and explained:
"it's actually really easy."
"It's just that you are not Japanese orthodox."
"We, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, believe in the orthodoxy of the Celestial Dynasty. How can we cooperate with an emperor of yours who has a dishonest name and a dishonest reputation?"
When Suzuki Shigehide heard this, he suddenly became anxious and explained:
"Sir, our Emperor Koumei is the legitimate royal family, and Emperor Daigo is simply not justified in his name."
"Please be careful, sir."
Li Jin had a troubled look on his face and said:
"It's very difficult for me too. You keep saying that your Emperor Meiko is the orthodox royal family, but you don't even have the symbol of the royal family."
"I don't have the three artifacts of Japan, how can I tell you?"
"To tell you the truth, our Emperor Ming has issued an order to fight you."
"Ah?? Sir, help me, please save us."
Suzuki Shigehide was frightened at this moment and burst into tears. He kept kowtowing to Li Jin and asked for help.
"Sir, you know that we have always been in awe of Ming Dynasty and are not enemies of Ming Dynasty at all."
"I know it's useless."
Li Jin said helplessly:
"I can try to delay it for you and not send troops to fight for the time being."
"But this time won't be too long. If you can't prove that your emperor is legitimate during this time, then I won't be able to do anything about it."
"As long as you can get back the three Japanese artifacts, this kind of thing is not irreversible."
"But the basis of all this is that your emperor belongs to the orthodox and can at least retrieve the three Japanese artifacts. Do you understand?"
"Sir, the three sacred artifacts of Japan are now in the hands of Emperor Daigo. How can we get them back?"
Suzuki Shigehide was immediately horrified.
Originally, they were at a disadvantage against the Southern Dynasty, but now Li Jin actually asked them to get back the three Japanese artifacts. How could this be easier said than done?
"Hmph, if you can't even get back the three sacred weapons of Japan, do you still have the nerve to call yourself orthodox?"
Li Jin's face turned cold instantly and continued:
"I'm already trying my best to deal with you. Do you still want me to get the three Japanese artifacts back for you?"
Seeing Li Jin getting angry, Suzuki Shigehide immediately dared not say anything more, but Ashikaga Yoshimitsu on the side interrupted at this time and said:
"Sir, if we get back the three artifacts of Japan, can we get back the alliance with Ming Dynasty?"
"I will try my best to mediate in the middle. Your sincerity is so sufficient that the Emperor will never turn a blind eye."
Li Jin's words were vague, but they gave Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and Suzuki Shigehide great hope.
"Okay, in that case, please give us some time, sir. We will definitely regain the three Japanese artifacts and prove our legitimacy."
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said confidently, but Suzuki Shigehide next to him was very surprised and didn't understand where Ashikaga Yoshimitsu had the courage.
Li Jin took a deep look at Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and then said:
"Okay, since ancient times heroes have emerged from youth, and I am here waiting for your good news."
"But the speed must be fast. I can help you delay it for a month at most. If there is still no results after a month, I hope you don't blame me."
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu cupped his hands and said:
"I will never let you down."
"In that case, then go down and make a quick decision, don't delay the important matter."
Li Jin then waved his hand and sent the two of them away.
Shigehide Suzuki bowed and left.
Li Jin looked at the two people leaving, thoughtfully.
After Suzuki Shigehide returned to the ryokan, he kept complaining that Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was too arrogant.
The three sacred artifacts of Wajima were regarded as treasures by Emperor Daigo, and they could never be obtained easily. The only way to obtain them was to launch a war.
But now the Ashikaga family may not necessarily be the opponent of Emperor Daigo. If it is suddenly launched, it will only plunge the Ashikaga family into a desperate situation.
But Ashikaga Yoshimitsu smiled and said:
"Who said we want to get back the three artifacts of Japan?"
"But you just said clearly..."
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said with deep meaning.
"If we don't say this, how can we leave this place of right and wrong?"
…
Dengzhou, surrounded by the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea and facing the Liaodong Peninsula across the sea, has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.
At the same time, Dengzhou was also a necessary sea route for Ming Dynasty to reach Liaodong.
In the early Hongwu period, Liaodong was also under the jurisdiction of Dengzhou. A large part of the immigrants going to Liaodong and the salary grain distributed were transported to Liaodong from Dengzhou.
In addition, Dengzhou is also the closest to South Korea, especially places like Busan. Starting from the port of Dengzhou, it only takes one day to reach various ports in South Korea, which is very convenient.
During the Tang Dynasty, Dengzhou Port was an important trading port and was very prosperous.
However, after experiencing the turmoil at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, coupled with Zhu Yuanzhang's sea ban, Dengzhou gradually declined, its population dwindled, and its trade routes were cut off, making it a truly dilapidated place.
But on this day, Dengzhou ushered in a new caravan and a large number of craftsmen.
Accompanying this caravan was actually Mr. Qianhu from Jin Yiwei.
After hearing the news, the magistrate of Dengzhou hurriedly ran out of the Dengzhou government office and warmly welcomed the Jinyiwei Qianhu, Jiang Ying, who came.
After all, the Jin Yiwei sent out, either dead or injured. Although he didn't know the purpose of Jiang Gu's visit, if the Jin Yiwei took notice of him because of his neglect, then he, as a prefect, would be in trouble.
"I have been sent to the provincial magistrate's office, and Bai Jian has met with you."
"My lord, it's very hard to come all the way. Why don't you move to the city and let me take care of you."
The magistrate of Dengzhou is the fourth rank, while the Jinyiwei Qianhu is the fifth rank. Now Bai Jian actually salutes Jiang Yu. I have to say that this is a rare occurrence in officialdom.
Jiang Wei waved his hand and said:
"I have other important things to do here."
"Find me a guide immediately. I'm going to Weihaiwei."
"From now on, Weihaiwei will become an area under the direct control of the Dudu Mansion, and you are not allowed to interfere."
Bai Jian was shocked, wondering what happened to Weihaiwei that he suddenly received so much attention from the court.
Not daring to neglect, Bai Jian planned to personally guide Jiang Wei.
Jiang Wei took a deep look at Bai Jian, then smiled slightly and said:
"Master Bai is really a smart man. In this case, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful, so please ask Master Bai to lead the way."
Bai Jian bowed down repeatedly, saying that he did not dare, and then personally led Jiang Wei.
Jiang Wei waved his hand, and the caravan of craftsmen and some slaves behind him followed Jiang Wei eastward, heading straight for Weihai Weihang.
....
In Honglu Temple, Song Lian, the Minister of Rites, came here in person to discuss with the North Korean envoys.
Zhu Yuanzhang has issued a death order to Song Lian. The Busan Port in North Korea must be leased. If not, all officials of Honglu Temple will be asked to get out.
Song Lian didn't know what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to do, but Song Lian could feel that Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to this matter.
Thinking of this, Song Lian had to go out in person and start negotiations with North Korea, hoping to fulfill Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions.
"Sir Song, it's not that we don't want to rent, it's just that we in Korea have always had territorial autonomy."
When faced with Song Lian's request, North Korean envoy Pu Zhengmin did not nod in agreement as expected.
Instead, he began to talk about his country’s territorial sovereignty and would never lend it to others.
This made Song Lian very anxious and said:
"Ambassador Park, our Ming Dynasty is only renting it for two months. When it is over, we will naturally return it with both hands."
"It will not have any adverse impact on your country's sovereignty. Ambassador Park, please be sure to inform the king of your country."
"This must never happen!"
At the end of the conversation, Pu Zhengmin stopped nagging and flatly refused, turning around and leaving without even giving Song Lian any more face.
Song Lian looked at Pu Zhengmin's back and sighed, since I can't explain it to you, you can only let the murderers from the Governor's Mansion explain it to you.
