As the king of Ryukyu, Shangfeng's life was not easy.
After all, there is a new father above his head, and this new father has a bad temper.
No, he is no longer the King of Ryukyu.
The title of king has been taken away by Japan, and his identity is only the Secretary of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Shang Feng knew the ambitions of the Japanese very well.
But he had no choice. After all, even his power and position were obtained by Japanese people.
Since there is nothing we can do, we have no choice but to live in a dream.
Shang Feng, who is not very old, has become completely decadent. He drinks and has fun every day and indulges in beauty. He only cares about his own happiness, not caring about the flood after death.
"Just write it like this without making a single mistake."
The shogunate's envoy hurriedly arrived and forced him to write a letter of credence, acknowledging that Ryukyu had taken the initiative to become a vassal to Japan.
Shang Feng was a little confused.
"Your Majesty, why bother?"
The messenger of the shogunate was very domineering.
"You do as you are told, no need to ask."
Shang Feng was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat, but he behaved as expected. Not daring to disobey anything, he quickly completed the credentials.
As soon as the messenger from the shogunate got what he wanted, he left immediately.
Only Shang Feng was left confused, but instinctively noticed the abnormality.
He thought for a while and secretly recruited his cronies to find out what happened.
However, in the face of such a big event that the world is changing, there is nowhere for an ant like him to struggle.
Tokugawa Iemitsu received Naotoyo's credentials and immediately sent Sakai Tadakatsu as a representative to Nagasaki.
Almost at the same time, Chonghua, as the representative of Xia Kingdom, also officially came to Nagasaki.
Political talks at the national level between Xia and Japan were on the table for the first time.
"Everything is just a misunderstanding. Japan has never thought of being an enemy of your country. Regarding Ryukyu, it has nothing to do with your country. As far as I know, your country is not the suzerain country of Ryukyu. It seems that there is no reason to come forward. If so. The Ming Dynasty is here, there is still something to talk about.”
As soon as they met, Sakai Tadakatsu tried hard to take the initiative.
He deliberately moved out of the legal system and wanted to keep Xia Kingdom out of the Ryukyu dispute.
After all, everyone knows that Ryukyu was once a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. But now that the Ming Dynasty is still there, the Xia Kingdom cannot stand out as the suzerain state of Ryukyu no matter what.
What's more, Ryukyu seems to have never submitted credentials to the Xia Kingdom and worshiped the Xia Kingdom as its suzerainty.
Since it lacks necessary legal procedures, Japan has not lost its moral integrity.
But Sakai Tadakatsu didn't know that the so-called morality and legality in international relations are nothing more than a cover-up when the situation is evenly matched.
Once one party is in a position of power, fists are the real truth.
"Whether it is the Ming Dynasty or our Xia Kingdom, if it is the Central Plains dynasty, it will naturally be the suzerainty of Ryukyu. This is the extension of the law of heaven and the best principle in the world. The affairs of Ryukyu are the affairs of our Xia Kingdom. I advise the shogunate to see clearly the general trend. Don’t seek your own destruction.”
Everyone in Japan was so angry that they had no idea that Xia Guo would not make superficial appearances at all.
But when Sakai Tadakatsu came, he had already received orders from Tokugawa Iemitsu, and he could only try his best to save the situation.
He quickly took out the credentials written by Shang Feng and handed it to Chonghua.
"There is a personal letter from the King of Ryukyu here. Ryukyu worships Japan as its suzerain country. It is actually voluntary and not forced. Please also ask Xia Guo to recognize the facts and not force others to make things difficult."
Chonghua opened his credentials, read them again and again, and suddenly laughed loudly.
In the stunned eyes of everyone in Japan, he threw Ryukyu's credentials to the ground with a wave of his hand.
It seems that it is not a credential representing a country, but an insignificant piece of garbage.
Chonghua's words made everyone in Japan change their expressions.
"It has become a ritual for Ryukyu to worship the Central Plains Dynasty as its suzerainty. How can we act half-heartedly and act unfaithfully and unfilially? Shangfeng is extremely treasonous and will inevitably be punished with death. Such credentials are of no use."
What Chonghua meant was very clear.
Since Ryukyu has long recognized the Central Plains Dynasty as its suzerainty, it is completely doomed.
Is it possible that you, a small vassal state, can change its ways if you want?
(This chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 1111 Declaration of War
This letter of credence not only did not help Japan reduce its responsibilities, but also involved the current ruler of Ryukyu.
At this moment, Chonghua could be said to be ecstatic in his heart.
Although Japan is important, Ryukyu is even more important.
The geographical location of Ryukyu determines that this will be the gateway for Xia Kingdom to set foot on the ocean.
Originally, he wanted to use Japan's invasion of Ryukyu to increase his influence in Ryukyu under the banner of helping Ryukyu recognize his ancestors. We will operate slowly and play the role that Ryukyu should play.
Fortunately, the appearance of this letter of credence is equivalent to placing Ryukyu as a piece of fat on the dining table of the Xia Kingdom.
If you don't take the opportunity to eat it thoroughly, you will regret it.
When everyone in Japan saw that Xia State not only refused to recognize the credentials, but even wanted to punish Ryukyu, they finally felt that things were in trouble.
Sakai Tadakatsu tried his best to think of any other way to turn the situation around, but Chonghua didn't give him a chance.
Chonghua stood up, his face more serious than ever.
"The scum of Japan and Ryukyu colluded with each other to destroy the sectarian relationship between the Central Plains Dynasty and Ryukyu. The facts are clear and cannot be defended. Today you must give an answer to the conditions proposed by the Xia Kingdom. Shogunate, can you plead guilty?"
The shogunate representatives were completely cornered.
No matter what, they couldn't plead guilty.
The majesty of the Tokugawa shogunate also prevented them from bowing their heads.
It is even more impossible for Tokugawa Iemitsu to rush to the Xia Kingdom in person to plead guilty. That would be the end of his political life.
Tokugawa Ieyasu's title cannot be removed, because that would mean that the Tokugawa shogunate has completely lost its orthodox status.
Sakai Tadakatsu knew that there was no room for change.
He could only straighten his back and not fall into the power of the Tokugawa shogunate.
"The Xia Kingdom wants to accuse it, but there is nothing to say. It's a pity that the laws of nature are clear and people's hearts are clear. How can knowledgeable people be convinced? Although the shogunate is small, it is the master of a country and cannot be bullied. I, Japan, are deeply protected by the gods. , why should we be afraid of threats from powerful enemies? Please also understand that Xia Guo understands that the laws of heaven are perfect and do not make mistakes that will lead to eternal disaster."
"Are you unrepentant?"
Chonghua's eyes narrowed, flashing with a dangerous light.
Sakai Tadakatsu just snorted and didn't answer at all.
Based on his true intentions, he wanted to immediately use the knife to kill Chonghua and others.
It's just that the two countries are fighting each other without cutting off the envoys. Doing so would violate diplomatic etiquette.
All right.
The actual situation is that Sakai Tadakatsu simply does not dare.
Even if the Xia State is aggressive, if the Xia State's envoy is killed at this moment, then the opportunity for compromise in the future will be completely lost.
The Xia Kingdom will definitely fight to the death, and these people will die without a place to bury them.
Whenever there was a slight possibility to save the Tokugawa shogunate, Sakai Tadakatsu had to compromise.
Negotiations broke down completely.
Chonghua began to complete the final mission.
"In view of the stubbornness of the Tokugawa shogunate and their ignorance of the great grace of God. Only by using the wrath of thunder can the Chinese nation be able to clean up the world. Go back and tell Tokugawa Iemitsu that he will be captured without mercy."
Xia Kingdom...has officially declared war!
Chapter 1111 Declaration of War
