You can't mention the word "trade" to the Dutch.
When this is mentioned, the Dutch perk up.
“War only brings destruction, how does it help trade?”
Faced with Skrtel's question, Zuo Hua responded on the spot.
"Did you Dutch just get help from God for your colonial trade?"
Skrtel blushed for a rare moment, but he didn't expect that his underwear had been stripped off.
The young general in front of him turned out to be a Western expert, and he had such a thorough understanding of European colonial trade.
"General, is your purpose..."
Zuo Hua did not answer, but asked instead: "Do you like the current policies of the Japanese shogunate? The shogunate's suppression of God's believers must make you feel uncomfortable, right?"
"Oh, my God! General Zuo, do you also understand our pain?"
Skrtel instantly changed his attitude and actually regarded Zuo Hua as his close friend.
It's not that Zuo Hua gave him any benefits, but that the situation Zuo Hua mentioned is exactly the dilemma that the Dutch are encountering in Japan today.
In other words, it is the plight of all Westerners in Japan.
The Tokugawa shogunate was not only closed to the outside world, but also very hostile to Western religions. Up to now, several actions have been taken to suppress Catholicism.
Many Catholic Japanese people were killed, many churches were destroyed, and Westerners were subject to many restrictions when they came to Japan to trade.
Despite their dissatisfaction, the Tokugawa shogunate was too powerful and they were forced to accept it.
Now someone has lifted the veil, and it immediately resonates with Skrtel.
"We in the Xia Kingdom, like the Netherlands, believe in trade. We believe even more that trade can closely connect the entire world and benefit more people. The practices of the Japanese shogunate are running counter to the trend of the entire world. This is wrong Yes, they must make changes.”
Skrtel burst into tears.
What Zuo Hua said has always been what the Dutch wanted to do.
"This is too difficult. The shogunate is stubborn and won't listen to any opinions."
Zuo Hua chuckled and patted the cannon beside him.
"I plan to use this to reason with the shogunate. I believe they will listen."
Skrtel took a breath and looked up at the entire sea. When he saw the overwhelming warships of the Xia Navy, he immediately showed an understanding smile.
"I have to say, your idea is really wise."
His mind began to spin rapidly, thinking about what Holland could gain from this incident.
However, he didn't need to take the initiative, Zuo Hua had already laid the groundwork for him.
"You are here on behalf of someone from Japan, right?"
"Nagasaki Nagasaki is very worried about the arrival of your army. Therefore, I have been asked to serve as an intermediary, hoping to understand your army's intentions."
As one of Japan's few external windows, Nagasaki was under the direct jurisdiction of the shogunate. Because of the significant interests in trade here, the shogunate implemented a rotation system here.
Nice romance
In each term, two ministers are assigned to take charge of all matters such as administration, economy, trade, population, and law.
However, another leader, Kamio Motokatsu, is now stationed in Hirado, and the person in charge of managing Nagasaki is Kamio Shinao.
He was originally a local emperor and lived a life of wine and meat every day. He was suddenly attacked by Xia's navy, which really frightened him.
Seeing the countless Xia warships on the sea and the raging fire across the bay, Shen Yuanji knew clearly that this was a disaster.
If it is not handled well, it will have a major impact not only on him, but also on Nagasaki and the entire Japan.
So he thought of the Dutch and invited Skrtel as an envoy to explore the purpose of Xia's navy.
"Mr. Skrtel, I need to trouble you to run again and ask the Master to come over and meet. You tell him that we will absolutely guarantee his safety."
Skrtel immediately figured out Zuo Hua's purpose. It was not the Nagasaki leader, but the shogunate Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Also, if you want to open the trade channel between Japan and Japan, such a major event is not something that Kanhara Shinao can decide. Tokugawa Iemitsu must nod.
"I will convey your thoughts well."
In Nagasaki Castle, Kanhara was hiding in his official residence and had been feeling uneasy. He didn't know when the Xia Navy's terrifying artillery fire would come again.
He has quickly sent people to Edo for help.
It's just that Edo is thousands of miles away. Even if Tokugawa Iemitsu gets the news, it will probably take years and months to send troops again.
Such a long time is enough for the Xia Navy to completely destroy Nagasaki.
When Skrtel reappeared in front of him, his eyes were full of hope. After hearing Zuo Hua's request, Shen Yuanzhi couldn't help but be frightened.
"Do these Xia troops want to hijack shogunate officials and put forward threatening conditions?"
Skrtel shook his head and spoke unceremoniously.
"With all due respect, given the power of the other party, it seems that Nagasaki can be completely destroyed without doing this. In my opinion, the other party really wants to negotiate. Sir, this is the last chance."
Shen Yuanzhi calmed down.
As a member of the Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings Kanbaru Yasumasa's tribe, Kambara Shinao still has the brilliance of his ancestors in his body.
"Okay then, I'm going to meet this General Zuo who doesn't take Japan seriously."
On the sea of Nagasaki, Kanhara climbed onto Zuo Hua's boat.
"General Zuo, you have committed a heinous crime by offending our Japanese country for no reason. General Da'ao will definitely not let this matter go, and he will definitely investigate your crimes."
Zuo Hua smiled contemptuously, not caring about this threat.
"The Satsuma Domain, Choshu Domain, and Kumamoto Domain of Japan jointly invaded and launched an attack on our country, and all the blame lies with you. If Japan cannot give a satisfactory answer, the war will continue."
Of course, Kanhara Shinao knew about the actions of the Western Daimyo. He also received a secret order from Tokugawa Iemitsu to secretly monitor the actions of these daimyo.
However, they did not expect that these famous people not only failed to send troops to conquer North Korea, but were actually beaten back to Japan by the Xia army.
Doesn't that mean...
"I believe that Lord Fengxing has not received the news yet, so I will inform you in advance. The Satsuma clan has failed. We have already traveled to Kagoshima, and now it is Nagasaki's turn. If Japan cannot give us a satisfactory answer , we will walk all the way along the coast. Wherever we go, we will fight. Even in Edo, it is not impossible."
Hearing that the Satsuma Domain had failed, Kamihara Shi couldn't help but feel chills all over his body.
Of course he knew that the Satsuma clan's navy was the best in Japan.
Once there is no navy of Satsuma Domain, doesn't it mean that these Xia Kingdom warships will be able to come and go freely along the coast of Japan?
Thinking of the horrific bombardment just now and the fire that has not been extinguished so far, Kannahara Shizhi seemed to see the entire coastal area of Japan turned into a blazing hell.
If it reaches that point, what is the difference between Japan and the country's subjugation?
