Chapter 740 Xiaoxi's Dream

President Xiaoxi's words can be regarded as resolute implementation of Lin Tianshuai's instructions, which is to show others sincerity.

Whatever Lin Tianshuai usually said, he relayed it to the Japanese.

When chatting about people, Lin Tianshuai predicted that Tokugawa Ieyasu would be the shogun in the future, so he said it frankly.

It was Governor Konishi's frankness that confused everyone present.

Tokugawa Ieyasu usually had good relationships with various princes, and he would try his best to build good relationships unless absolutely necessary.

But at this moment, Tokugawa Ieyasu was also made to want to kill someone by Mr. Konishi. Either to silence them, or simply to be so angry that they want to kill someone.

"What a bunch of nonsense!" Tokugawa Ieyasu, who originally wanted to be kind to others, was successfully angered and scolded: "You dare to follow Minglu's order to sow discord and fabricate such ridiculous remarks!"

President Konishi argued: "How can you say this is fabricated? This is a reasonable speculation, and it starts with the Toyotomi family today."

Tokugawa Ieyasu quickly shouted: "Shut up!"

How can I ask Governor Konishi to elaborate on this issue? No matter what, you will make yourself less human inside and out!

Everyone here, except the Tokugawa retainers, actually wanted to hear what Governor Konishi had to say. After all, it is the nature of many men to like political gossip.

However, the vast majority of people only dare to listen silently, but dare not take the initiative to speak out, lest they cause disaster.

Who dares to take the initiative to speak out about the predictive gossip involving Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the future fate of the people of the world?

Only Asano Nagamasa, the chief minister of the Toyotomi family, brother-in-law and absolute confidant of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who came to supervise the army, had less scruples. After thinking about it for a while, he looked at Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Then he forcibly suppressed his disgust for President Konishi and urged: "Keep talking!"

No matter how President Konishi analyzes the future situation, it is of certain value as an information reference.

President Konishi said solemnly first: "What I said was analyzed by Commander-in-Chief Lin Jiuyuan Tailai tomorrow. I am just repeating it to you."

Then he continued: "Because Taige had no children, he had previously appointed his nephew Xiuci as the governor of the family and granted Xiuci the title of Guan Bai.

But I heard that Mrs. Yodo, the side chamber of Taige, is pregnant and will definitely give birth within this year. "

Many people were surprised when they heard this. They did not know this information.

President Konishi continued: "If Mrs. Yodo gives birth to a daughter, it will be fine, and it will not affect the future; but if it is a boy, there will be more variables in the future.

Tianshuai said that if Taige had a biological son, he would definitely want to support his biological son to ascend to the throne and abolish the show that he had established previously.

It is conceivable that in order to avoid future troubles, Xiuji must be in danger.

But Taige is already old, and it is said that his health is not very good, and this biological son has just been born. It is also conceivable that Taige may not be able to wait until his biological son reaches adulthood.

At that time, it will be a situation of doubt for the young country! The young lord will definitely not be able to suppress the strong men inside and outside, and big problems will arise.

Therefore, Lin Tianshuai also deduced that without the Toyotomi family in charge of Taikaku, there would be a rupture between the Owari dogmatic faction and the Omi Bunji faction internally, and the oppression of the powerful Tokugawa family externally. "

Honda Tadakatsu asked unconvinced: "Why only talk about the Tokugawa family? Is the Kaga Maeda family not strong enough?"

President Konishi explained: “I heard that Maeda Toshiie has been sick recently, and it’s hard to say how long he will live.

If Maeda Toshiie is no longer alive, then there will be no one who can control the Tokugawa family with a stone worth two million. "

When everyone heard this, they secretly glanced at Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Although the Great Nayan is already half a hundred years old, his body still looks very strong. Considering the current nutritional status and average life expectancy of the country, this is very rare.

Governor Konishi felt a little tired from talking, and finally concluded, "In short, Lin Tianshuai's opinion is that the Owari Dogmatic Faction will probably join forces with the Tokugawa family in Kanto to fight the Bunji Faction.

The Wenzhi faction can only be forced to win over the Western forces, but these Western forces may not be able to work hard.

The final outcome is probably that the Kanto Tokugawa family and the Owari dogmatist faction formed the Eastern Army and won a complete victory!

And the head of the Tokugawa family, who is healthy and popular in all aspects, will replace the young Toyotomi family and become a member of the world! "

Everyone listened to President Konishi's vision for the future, and everyone remained silent, not daring to express any opinions at all.

Every prediction made by President Konishi seems to be vivid in my mind. After thinking about it, I feel that it is indeed possible. It is really scary to think about it.

Tokugawa Ieyasu's face was extremely ugly. He finally couldn't bear it anymore. He raised his finger and pointed at President Konishi and said to Asano Nagamasa: "He is slandering me, he is slandering me!"

There is a saying that Tokugawa Dainagon really may not have a clear idea of ​​​​wanting to rule the world at this time.

Taikaku is not dead yet, and the Toyotomi family has an adult heir. What can Tokugawa Ieyasu do to conquer the world?

Just like when Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui was alive, the Sima family certainly did not have any thoughts of usurping the country. Only when they encountered orphans and widowed mothers could they not help but give it a try.

Tokugawa retainer Honda Tadakatsu drew his sword and begged Asano Nagamasa: "President Konishi deliberately confuses the morale of our army with his evil words, please kill him!"

Asano Nagamasa, who had calmed down, said angrily: "Back off!"

Just now I was about to kill Yukinagako Konishi, but I was stopped by Tokugawa Junchen who was watching the fun.

Now that Mr. Konishi's nonsense has been arranged on you, do you finally know the pain?

As an absolutely loyal minister of the Toyotomi family, Asano Nagamasa felt that Konishi Yukinaga was talking nonsense and instinctively did not want to believe it.

How could the Toyotomi family, which is now at its peak and full of civil and military talents, fall into decline?

However, President Konishi's predictions are still meaningful as "warnings" and can provide reference for the Toyotomi family's future decisions.

It was difficult for Tokugawa Ieyasu to speak to avoid being complained about and "silenced", but Honda Tadakatsu still wanted to say something.

Asano Nagamasa then said: "President Konishi is here as an envoy of the Ming army. Don't you even understand the rules of not killing envoys when the two armies are fighting?"

After regaining his sanity, Asano Nagamasa finally discovered that President Konishi was actually rough and rational.

Asano Yukinaga, the legitimate heir of Shimayama Castle who is trapped, may really need Konishi Yukinaga to save his life. At least Konishi Yukinaga is a way to save people.

General Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was splashed with dirty water out of thin air, shut himself up and stopped talking. Asano Nagamasa had no choice but to ask Governor Konishi again: "The Ming army asked you to come, what else do you want to say?"

Governor Konishi replied: "The commander-in-chief ordered me to come here. In addition to sending greetings to you, I also made an appointment to fight. I invited you to form an array and fight at the designated time and place."

The leader of our army is Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Asano Nagamasa is not able to answer on his behalf.

Then I heard Tokugawa Ieyasu say: "Our army has come a long way, and the soldiers will be tired, so they will rest in the camp for the time being."

This means not accepting the invitation to fight and politely declining it.

President Konishi frowned and said: "When Sima Yi of the Three Kingdoms faced Zhuge's repeated challenges, he resolutely refused to fight. Is Danaya trying to imitate Sima?"

Another pun! It is obviously an allusion to Tokugawa Ieyasu from the Sima family of the Three Kingdoms.

All the non-Tokugawa warriors here are sweating for Konishi-kun. Konishi-kun, are you really not afraid that the Tokugawa family will kill you on the spot at all costs?

Tokugawa Ieyasu responded unmoved to Governor Konishi's provocation: "As a general, you can't joke about victory or defeat, and you can't rush into battle at an inappropriate time."

President Konishi added: "Fukushima Masanori, Hachisuka Kasuke, Asano Yukinaga and other close ministers of the Taikaku are still waiting for rescue in Shimayama Castle, but Dainagon doesn't care at all?"

Tokugawa Ieyasu still replied: "To save people, we must also assess the situation and not act blindly."

Having said that, he still failed to persuade Tokugawa Ieyasu to fight, so Governor Konishi could only sigh secretly.

It seems that the task of inducing Tokugawa to fight may not be completed. No wonder Tianshuai directly refers to Tokugawa Ieyasu as the old turtle.

Today's trip was just to confirm who the generals were and to sow seeds of suspicion.

I wonder if Tianshuai will be satisfied with the completion of this task?

President Konishi stood up and said goodbye: "Since Mahanayan is as immovable as a mountain, let's reply to Tianshuai like this."

At this time, Shimazu Yoshihiro, the leader of the Japanese army and the leader of the Satsuma Domain, who had been silent for a long time, spoke to persuade him:

"Konishi Settsu Mamoru! Since you have returned to your home camp, you can stay here. Why do you need to be a prisoner in the Ming camp again?"

President Xiaoxi then replied: "Shuai Lin Tianshuai of the Ming Dynasty trusts me and uses me. How can I be unjust?"

The non-Tokugawa samurai present couldn't help but secretly laugh inwardly, this Konishi Yukinaga was not stupid either.

He has already slandered Tokugawa Ieyasu that he will rebel and usurp the world in the future. If he still dares to stay in a camp dominated by the Tokugawa army, aren't he afraid of being killed by the Tokugawa family?

Governor Konishi waved his sleeves and left, not taking any clouds with him, but leaving an extremely strange atmosphere in the Japanese camp on the south bank.

During the military discussion with others, Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was sitting in the chair, felt extremely uncomfortable.

When feudal lord-level figures such as Asano Nagamasa, Shimazu Yoshihiro, and Tachibana Muneshige looked at Tokugawa Ieyasu, they also felt a little uncomfortable and awkward.

As long as they see Tokugawa Ieyasu, everyone can't help but think, if Taiko and Maeda Toshiie, who are old and in poor health, pass away, will the identity of the world really fall into the hands of Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Governor Konishi returned to the Daimei Soldier camp and reported to Lin Tianshuai: "When I went to the camp on the other side, I saw that the commander was indeed Tokugawa Dainagon himself, and the supervisor was Asano Nagamasa.

The main force was the Tokugawa Army, and there were many fierce generals from the Tokugawa family; those who participated in the combined forces included Yoshihiro Shimazu of the Satsuma Domain and Munege Tachibana of the Yanagawa Domain. "

Lin Tianshuai asked: "It seems that the old turtle refused to play?"

Governor Konishi: "No matter how much I try to provoke the generals or throw dirty water on him, Tokugawa Ieyasu still refuses to fight despite the prophecy that Tokugawa will be the shogun in the future."

Lin Tianshuai sighed: "As expected of an old turtle, he is directly immune to provoking generals' tricks."

Then he asked: "Let's not talk about the other side for now, President Konishi, what do you think about your future?

If you said those words today, you will be hated by Tokugawa and Toyotomi at the same time. You may even be regarded as cursing the Toyotomi family. I am afraid that it will not be easy to even return home in the future. "

President Konishi was secretly happy that Tianshuai took the initiative to ask about his future and destiny for the first time, which showed that his performance had initially gained Tianshuai's trust!

In the eyes of Tianshuai, his performance on the opposite side today probably means that he leaves no escape route and can be loyal to him wholeheartedly, which is equivalent to a eunuch who has to cut off his descendants to enter the palace!

So Governor Konishi replied: "In the future, I only hope to obtain a territory on the southern coast of Korea, and then have a thousand Great Tomorrow soldiers stationed for protection.

Then I am willing to partner with Tianshuai, using the territorial port as a transit, to transport Ming Dynasty goods to the Japanese country to earn silver.

From now on, I will be content with this. Even if I don't return to my country, it doesn't matter. Anyway, I don't have a son yet. "

At this time, the Ming Dynasty banned domestic trade with the Japanese, otherwise they would be charged with treason with the Japanese.

Therefore, when goods are trafficked to the Japanese country, they must either be smuggled directly or engage in transit trade through intermediaries. Mr. Konishi's idea was to engage in transit trade in North Korea.

This is a very promising career, not to mention the protection of Tianshuai. It will definitely make a profit without losing any money, and the profit will be huge.

He also requested that the Heavenly Soldiers be stationed for a long time, which was definitely in line with Tianshuai's wishes.

Lin Tianshuai said thoughtfully: "Xiaoxi, you have a great business vision. It is indeed a very good idea to engage in transit trade in the territory of North Korea, but I want to ask you a few questions."

Then he asked: "How beneficial is farming?"

President Konishi replied: "It's just to satisfy our hunger."

Lin Tianshuai asked again: "How much profit can be made from trafficking silk artifacts between the two countries?"

President Konishi replied: "Ten times."

Lin Tianshuai asked again: "How much profit will there be from establishing the master of the country?"

President Konishi replied: "Countless."

Lin Tianshuai smiled and said: "Today, the fields are being plowed rapidly, and there is no warm clothes or food. Trafficking between the two countries is nothing more than human flesh and blood. Only by establishing a country and establishing a king can the wealth be left to the world, and you can do it."

President Konishi looked confused. Although he had gained Tianshuai's initial trust, was this trust too heavy?

I just want to do some big business and spend the rest of my life happily under the protection of the heavenly soldiers.

After coming back to his senses, Konishi Yukinaga said out of nowhere: "I would like to hear the details."

Lin Tianshuai said: "I have an idea, of course it is just an idea at the moment.

If you can capture Fukushima Masanori, Hachisuka Kasuke, Asano and his son from Shimayama Castle alive, can you use them to exchange Toyotomi Hideyoshi for a chance to return to your country and continue to be a daimyo? "

Governor Konishi thought for a moment and said, "That should be possible, right? After all, these people are all direct descendants of the Toyotomi family, and they are all related to Taige. It is impossible for Taige to just watch them all be destroyed."

Lin Tailai added: "You and Kato Kiyomasa are jointly entrusted in the Higo Kingdom on Kyushu Island. Now Kato Kiyomasa is dead.

You can add another condition, allowing you to occupy Higo Kingdom alone and become a daimyo with a height of 500,000 koku.

Moreover, trade on Kyushu Island is the most convenient. From now on, North Korea’s transit trade will go directly to your Higo Country! "

Governor Konishi couldn't help but feel shaken when he heard this. If he really had a territory of 500,000 koku and an extremely rich "trade franchise", how powerful would this be?

As long as the military strength is in place, maybe we can give it a try with the Tokugawa family, which has two million and several hundred thousand koku.

Lin Tianshuai's voice became more and more like a devil, and he said very ethereally: "And you don't need to waste money on raising too many samurai and ashigaru. Our great tomorrow soldiers can be stationed in Higo Country for a long time to protect you and ensure your safety. .

Five thousand navy, five thousand horsemen, five thousand infantry, and two hundred heavy artillery. It’s usually enough, and you only need to spend 300,000 taels of silver a year.”

"It's done!" President Konishi said loudly. He felt that he had a dream in his life again.

It was like how he felt when he was asked if he wanted to be a samurai after saving Ukita Hideie's father when he was just a small businessman.

Lin Tianshuai said in surprise: "I haven't finished drawing the cake yet. I usually try to win over the hearts of all the princes. When the situation changes, you can send troops from Kyushu Island to the east. You may not be able to go to Luo and become the leader of the country!"

"I'll do it!" President Konishi felt like he didn't have a second answer.

Anyway, I don’t have a son, so I’ll try my best to become a famous person in the world, and then try to have a son while I’m still in my prime!

If he loses, he will die, and there will be nothing to regret!