"Let me remember this thousand-man team. When you get there, you'd better not play any tricks. I, the sergeant of the Ming Dynasty, am not here to bring you to fight for power."
"If you delay something important, I'll let you light a sky lantern."
Outside Yingtian Mansion.
After the last discussion in the Imperial Study Room, the kind-hearted Prince Zhu Biao finally agreed to bring a thousand guards to the envoys of the Yoshida family.
And each of these thousand guards is an elite specially trained during this period of time.
Not only can he skillfully use the latest flintlock rifles, as well as grenades and other hot weapons, he is also an elite cavalry and infantry combatant.
The leader of these people is a young general: Zhang Yu.
After warning the envoys of the Yoshida family, Chu Ze came to Zhang Yu's side.
"gentlemen!"
Looking at Chu Ze walking towards him, Zhang Yu did not call him "sir", but addressed him as "sir".
This time, he was able to lead the team as an advance to the Japanese country, all because Chu Ze identified him. Zhang Yu could say that he was full of gratitude to Chu Ze at this time.
When he saw Chu Ze walking towards him, before Chu Ze could come near, he took the initiative to jump off his horse, came to Chu Ze and saluted.
"Zhang Yu, on this trip you must remember that these Japanese people are unreliable, so stay vigilant."
"You take this group of brothers to a foreign country, not only to ensure the completion of the mission, but also to ensure the safety of the brothers."
"Be careful along the way and try to remember the route. If the army moves in in the future, you may be needed to guide them."
"When you get to the place, use your brain more and don't be used as a weapon."
"There are things that should be said and shouldn't be said. Keep it in mind."
"If the situation calls for it, you can make your own decision."
Chu Ze is very confident in Zhang Yu's fighting ability.
After all, in later generations, during the Jingnan campaign launched by Yongle, Zhang Yu shone brightly and had the aura of a famous general.
Chu Ze felt relieved to have him lead the team as the advance guard.
"Sir, please rest assured that my subordinates can issue military orders. If something goes wrong, Zhang Yu will come to see you."
"It's not that serious. After arriving in Japan, if the head of the Yoshida family is unwilling to cooperate, then we can push those bastards up."
"If something unexpected happens, give priority to ensuring the safety of our brothers. Prepare for the follow-up army. This is the most important thing."
After Chu Ze explained to Zhang Yu again, he took out an imperial edict from his sleeve.
Then it was secretly handed over to Zhang Yu.
"There is His Majesty's seal on the imperial edict. After we go there, if the head of the Yoshida family is willing to cooperate with us, his name will be written on it. If he is not willing, you can write one on it yourself."
"You will take charge and complete the pronouncement of the vassal's will over there."
"If something happens to the entire Yoshida family, Wuxi will spare a hand and kill them all, young and old."
"Got the order!"
After listening to Chu Ze's explanation, Zhang Yu took the imperial edict from him with a solemn expression.
After explaining everything, Chu Ze looked at the envoys of the Yoshida family again.
These guys couldn't help but swallowed subconsciously when they faced Chu Ze's gaze.
"Why are you still sitting around? Let's go when you're ready. Do you still want me to see you off?"
"No, no, it's really troublesome, sir!"
"Yes, yes, we're leaving now, we're leaving now!"
"The general also asks you to clear the way."
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Zhang Yu looked at the Japanese envoy who nodded and bowed in fright at Chu Ze's words. A contemptuous smile flashed across his lips.
Then he saluted Chu Ze with a solemn expression, and then got on his horse.
"Set off!"
Looking at the army gradually moving away, Chu Ze, who was outside the city gate, couldn't help but have a flash of fanaticism in his eyes.
He didn't know how long he had been looking forward to this day.
After completely watching them leave, Chu Ze returned to the city with satisfaction.
However, he originally planned to return to the palace to resume his life, but he was 'encountered' by someone on the way.
"You just go back and resume your duties with His Royal Highness, I won't go."
After Chu Ze noticed the familiar figure not far ahead, he smiled slightly, and then told the palace guards around him to go back and recover.
And he himself walked in the other direction with his personal guards.
Although Chu Ze's official position was not high, these palace guards also knew that his status was extremely special, so they did not question Chu Ze's orders.
After bowing to Chu Ze, they all headed towards the palace according to Chu Ze's arrangement.
On Chu Ze's side, after wandering for a while on the bustling streets of Yingtian Mansion, he seemed to have stopped in front of a very high-end looking restaurant without even realizing it.
"Let's arrange for the brothers to go in and have something to eat. You've been running around with me all day today. You guys have worked hard. You can eat and drink whatever you want! It's all on me today."
Looking at the high-end restaurant in front of him, Chu Ze waved his hands to the guards behind him very generously.
After saying that, he led everyone directly into the restaurant.
After letting the guards make arrangements on their own, he silently walked to the private room on the second floor of the restaurant.
In the corridor, after discovering Chu Ze stepped onto the second floor of the restaurant.
The waiter who had been waiting outside the aisle quickly ran over to greet him.
"Sir, please come this way!"
The waiter didn't ask what he was going to do, and took Chu Ze directly to a private room. After knocking on the door gently twice, there was a slight coughing sound in the private room. .
After hearing this voice, the waiter of the store led Chu Ze to push the door open and enter.
When Chu Ze stepped into the private room, the waiter hurriedly exited and closed the door smoothly.
"Nephew Chu Zexian, you seem to be quite busy lately!"
"Uncle Hu, look what you're talking about! I just have a casual job and occasionally help out with errands."
Chu Ze looked at Hu Weiyong who was sitting in the elegant room, and seemed to have not noticed the gloomy look on his face at this time.
He smiled and sat directly opposite Hu Weiyong.
When Hu Weiyong looked at Chu Ze, who was still smiling and seemed to be particularly close to him, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Before he could speak, Chu Ze spoke to him mysteriously.
"Uncle Hu, I guess I might be getting promoted again recently!"
"Uncle Hu must also know that some time ago, the Ming Dynasty sent a group of people to the Japanese country, and those envoys were slaughtered."
"But this time, the Japanese side seemed to know that it was wrong or something, and sent a group of envoys to the Ming Dynasty. This time, I was almost the one arranging the whole process."
"Now that this matter has come to an end, I'm afraid my nephew will have to move his place again after this matter is settled!"
At this time, Chu Ze seemed to be a little proud of himself, full of ambition and forgetting to do what he wanted to do.
The words are full of showing off.
He didn't notice at all that Hu Weiyong, who was sitting opposite him, looked extremely ugly at this time.
"My dear nephew, I'm afraid you have forgotten something, right? We seem to have some business dealings with the Japanese country. Have you forgotten about this?"
"Ah? This shouldn't affect it, right... What I heard from those Japanese envoys is that there is a lot of chaos in their Japanese territory! They came to surrender this time, and they also deliberately asked the prince for a group of guards to protect themselves. From the country of."
"My dear nephew, you must have been tricked."
Hu Weiyong looked at Chu Ze who looked surprised and shook his head slightly.
Then he looked at Chu Ze with a strange expression.
"Don't you know anything about the situation in Japan?"
"Where can I find out?"
In response to Hu Weiyong's inquiry, the corner of Chu Ze's mouth twitched slightly.
"Uncle Hu, you don't know about my situation. You have basically never left Jinling City."
Regarding Chu Ze's answer, Hu Weiyong stared sharply into his eyes for a while and seemed to have dispelled his doubts.
Then, he shook his head helplessly.
"My dear nephew, do you know that our business is mainly aimed at the four major families of Japan? These four major families are the Oda family, the Oda family, the Matsushita family and the Inoue family."
"And the one you mentioned who killed my envoy from the Ming Dynasty was a member of the Oda family."
"And this time the envoy to the Ming Dynasty is the Yoshida family. Although the surnames of their Japanese country sound strange, Oda and Yoshida both have the character Tian, but in fact, these two families are completely different. family."
"That Yoshida family is just a small village."
"Did your envoy talk this time bring benefits to them? The other party also promised to surrender to the Ming Dynasty and pay tribute every year?"
"Is Your Majesty very happy after hearing this? Very happy. He was so happy that he even gave the other party a reward?"
Although what Hu Weiyong said basically did not happen at all.
But when Chu Ze looked at Hu Weiyong who was swearing, he did not disturb the other person's interest.
No matter what he said, Chu Ze nodded.
Whether there is or not is not important at all.
"Hey, I guessed it would be like this. Your Majesty is being tricked."
"You, maybe you will be implicated this time!"
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Chu Ze looked at Hu Weiyong who was analyzing seriously beside him. He didn't know how to talk to him for a moment.
Hu Weiyong looked at Chu Ze who was so shocked that he didn't know what to say for a moment, but his eyes suddenly became sharper.
"Nephew Chu Zexian, you probably didn't reveal anything about our business, right?"
The reason why Hu Weiyong suddenly arranged for someone to bring Chu Ze here today was actually because he heard about what happened in the Ministry of Rites.
What he is most worried about now is that Chu Ze accidentally leaked the secret between them.
If at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was allowed to know that Hu Weiyong, the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty, actually had business dealings with the Japanese who killed the Ming envoys.
I'm afraid Hu Weiyong's life will be decided here.
Therefore, when he learned that an envoy from Japan had arrived in the Ming Dynasty, Chu Ze was personally in charge.
Hu Weiyong's heart almost rose to his throat.
"Uncle Hu, what you said is a secret. How can I say it everywhere! But is the country of Japan so complicated? Then our business is not."
"As long as you don't say these things, it won't have any impact on business matters."
"It would be a bit troublesome for Your Majesty to arrange a thousand guards for the Yoshida family. If these people are all buried there after arriving in Japan, I'm afraid Your Majesty will be angry!"
"Hey, Uncle Hu, don't worry about this. The leader of the team this time was selected by me personally. He is a young general named. This kid is very capable of doing things. I told him before I left. When we get there, Don't cause trouble for me later, let him take the people there, just eat, drink and enjoy, and when the time is up, take the people back."
"You only get such a small amount of military pay every month. The mountains are high and the rivers are far away, so why bother to fight so hard?"
"As long as there is danger, let him lead his people to retreat as soon as possible."
"It's almost time. Let's retreat with others. Just take the credit."
After Hu Weiyong heard Chu Ze's naughty words, he was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but point at Chu Ze with a smile.
"You, you, are becoming more and more sophisticated now! If this is your arrangement, then I'll be relieved."
"On the Japanese side, just let him panic. The goods my uncle brought this time were sold at a good price!"
"Moreover, the gift that uncle brought for you has also been delivered. I will arrange for someone to deliver it to you after I return."
The goods Hu Weiyong called included armor, weapons, metals and other materials that were most popular with the war-torn Japanese country.
Selling any of these things privately is a capital crime.
And precisely because of this, the profits brought by these things are also quite terrifying.
In addition to these things, there are also some special gadgets that Chu Ze prepared for Hu Weiyong.
Just one transaction made Hu Weiyong a lot of money.
And through this transaction, he also successfully connected with almost all the forces in the Japanese country.
When Chu Ze raised this matter with him, Hu Weiyong refused at first.
But when Chu Ze suggested that in the future, Hu Weiyong could use these business contacts to make the Japanese forces dependent on him.
In the future, maybe the entire Japanese country will have to listen to him.
Hu Weiyong was also completely moved.
The smoothness of this first transaction also made Hu Weiyong gradually recognize the idea that Chu Ze gave him.
However, what Hu Weiyong didn't know was that among the things Chu Ze prepared for him.
Most of them have been secretly manipulated.
Especially those armors or weapons, which were sprinkled with smallpox pathogens.
Whoever puts on these things is not far from death.
With Chu Ze's deliberate catering, the meeting between the two could be described as a very pleasant conversation.
Even when Chu Ze was leaving, Hu Weiyong insisted on pulling him, insisting that he not go back. He took Chu Ze to a good place to be cool and unrestrained.
(End of chapter)
