There are various eras in the history of Japan, from the early Yayoi period and Asuka period to the later Kamakura period, Muromachi period, and even the Warring States period, but the Chinese all know what kind of Warring States period it was.
In fact, the Masanori period of the Ming Dynasty happened to be the Warring States Period in Japan.
The Muromachi era, also known as the Muromachi shogunate, was named after the shogunate established in Muromachi, Kyoto, by a man named Ashikaga Takauji in 1366 (the first year of Hongwu's reign was 1368).
The Ashikaga family has been passed down for several generations. When the eighth shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa was in office, the Onin Rebellion broke out due to the issue of inheritance (from the 3rd year to the 13th year of the Ashikaga era). This was equivalent to the decline of the authority of the monarch, which led to various parties. Fighting each other, so it is called the Warring States Period, which can be simply understood as the villages in a province fighting each other.
The Warring States Period lasted for nearly a century, roughly until the late Wanli period.
This is also the direct reason why the Japanese invasion in the Ming Dynasty was so serious, because Japan is now a hell, and a large number of people have gone to sea because of the war.
The current shogun, named Ashikaga Yoshisai, is the 10th shogun of the Muromachi shogunate.
Generally speaking, when an emperor reaches the tenth generation, it goes without saying what his abilities will be.
However, Zhu Houzhao doesn't know that well now. Even in his previous life, he would not study a Japanese shogun carefully. He only knows that there is no Tokugawa Ieyasu or Toyotomi Hideyoshi in Japan now, but the Ashikaga family is in power.
However, after the Onin Rebellion, the Ashikaga family actually declined.
In other words, Zhu Houzhao shit on the envoy's head today, and he didn't dare to say a word. This is the price of the country's weakness.
He even didn't want to waste too much time on him.
As for the exploration and cooperation trade, this was originally decided by Emperor Yongle. At that time, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third generation general of the Muromachi shogunate, showed his sincerity and ordered the army to destroy many Japanese pirate lairs and sacrifice more than 20 people as prisoners in the third year of Yongle.
Note that the ones he offered were Japanese.
Because it was Zhu Di who asked for it.
It made no sense, but they did it.
So today Zhu Houzhao wants to change the Kanhe trade, a trading method that is not conducive to the Ming Dynasty, which is a matter of one sentence.
He really couldn't explain it. After all, this thing was decided by his own ancestors. Fortunately, he didn't need to explain it.
The reason why the Kanhe trade is called Kanhe is because the Ming Dynasty stipulated that trade should be conducted once every ten years, and the Kanhe issued by the Ming Dynasty would be used for inspection.
But in fact, due to extremely unequal trade principles, the Japanese have never complied with the once-a-decade rule, and even once a year at the peak.
And they never abide by the regulations on the size of the mission, and often groups of ships dock.
Moreover, the expenses of these people were paid by the Ming Dynasty. "Ming Huidian" records that the menu of the Japanese envoys is as follows: for every ten people, one sheep, goose, and chicken, twenty-five bottles of wine, five measures of rice, and twelve noodles Eight taels of catty, one dou of fruit, twenty sesame cakes, and twenty sugar cakes.
When they go back, the return trip will still be paid by Ming Dynasty.
With this kind of trade situation, who wouldn’t come?
How would Zhu Houzhao allow this kind of trade situation?
If someone from a third country who is completely unfamiliar comes to take a closer look at this trading method, he will not be able to tell who is the superior country and who is the vassal country.
Later, during the Jiajing period, the famous battle for tribute took place in Ningbo. This was because both Japanese parties said that their alliance was true. As a result, a sword fight broke out in Ningbo after a disagreement.
In essence, this was the lack of unified representatives in Japan during the Warring States Period, which led to both parties trying to negotiate for the benefits of joint trade, which eventually led to a serious diplomatic incident. The Japanese even burned, killed, and looted along the way, and also led to some Ming Dynasty generals fighting die.
Zhu Houzhao still understood this matter.
So whether it was reality or emotion, he really couldn't like Erlang.
So he scolded him aside and didn't give him a chance to plead again.
From now on, trade is trade. What you sell is bought by others. It is your ability to exchange stones for gold. However, the imperial court officials will no longer engage in unequal mutual exchanges.
Zhu Houzhao made a 'two' gesture and said, "I will talk about the second point next. After Ming Dynasty carries out equal trade with other countries, many merchants from various countries will come to Ming Dynasty. I will issue an edict in Ming Dynasty. Foreigners in Ming Dynasty only need to obey If he abides by the law, he should be protected by the government. If he commits adultery and violates the law, then I can only punish him according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty. There is a difference between them. For example, if he is not one of my subjects, but he insults the court, or even It is an insult to me. If this happened in the Ming Dynasty, I would definitely issue an order to kill him.
Likewise, my people in your countries must also abide by the laws. As long as they do not break the law, you must also protect their safety, which includes life safety and property safety. Don't let me hear that a certain Ming businessman was robbed locally but had no way to report to the official, let alone let me hear that a Ming businessman died overseas. I have promised my people that no matter where they are, I will protect them. That's what those boats you see in Ningbo are for. "
The emperor clapped his hands and looked across the faces of the envoys from Japan, Ryukyu, Korea, Luzon and other countries, "Which of you agrees with my speech? Who opposes it?"
This is actually not too much to ask for. The premise has been stated, it is not illegal.
The envoy of Luzon State, a middle-aged man in his forties named Li Rong, asked: "Your Majesty, the Great Emperor, if our country cannot guarantee that there will be no murders, I wonder if we can get the understanding of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "When a vicious incident occurs, your king must personally investigate and find out who the murderer is. If he finds out, it is best to send it to the capital, so that I can give an explanation to the family of the deceased. If vicious incidents happen frequently, If you are indeed unable to maintain stability, then you can ask your king to write a letter. Since we are friendly, we should help each other. I can send troops to help you stabilize the situation. If you neither investigate the case nor write a book to ask for help, at the same time My people always have problems there, so you leave me with no way out. Do you understand?"
"I understand." The envoy is not stupid. How can he easily believe such high-sounding words?
"Okay, do you still have any objections?"
Zhu Houzhao looked around again and waited for a while. No one said anything, "Okay. It seems that these two opinions of mine are still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. From now on, our countries should trade well if they should trade, value peace, and be good neighbors." Being friendly is the right way. I'm a little tired, so you can just enjoy yourself."
The emperor stood up and at the same time asked the people around him to find Amahei, the envoy sent by Hami.
The emperor went to the less crowded place in the back hall of Ziguang Pavilion. He and Wang Zhi were in front, and Ama Hei and You Zhi were behind. When they arrived in the room, the emperor opened the window and watched the fireworks while waiting slowly.
"My envoy from Hami, Amahei, is here to see His Majesty the Great Emperor."
"Sigh." Zhu Houzhao crossed his arms and sighed deeply, "...you are his subordinate, tell me. What is going on in Bai Yaji's mind? Has he not thought about it?"
The envoy almost staggered in fright, "His Majesty the Emperor... you misunderstood. King Zhongshun still cares about the court in his heart and is always loyal to His Majesty."
"If you say so, then I believe it. But don't do anything different from what you said. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
"Okay, go ahead."
"yes."
After the people left, the emperor, who had just finished speaking the letter, turned to Wang Zhi and said, "What do you think of dealing with them first?"
"Just sending one general and two cavalry guards is enough."
Zhu Houzhao nodded, "The Western Region is a better place to raise horses than Shaanxi and Hetao. Our ancestors opened up the territory and included it in the territory. As descendants, we cannot guard the country and become smaller."
"The Ming Dynasty under your Majesty's rule, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, and the army and horses are strong. Now all the nations have come to visit."
"Yes, but not enough."
(End of chapter)
