Kyushu Island is already a little cold in September.Yao Fang turned back from the pier at Hakata Port (now east of Fukuoka City), and her face was frozen by the wind blowing from the sea.
The group came from Tsushima Island, and the sailing distance was not far. They sailed southeastwards and quickly arrived at Hakata Port after Ichiji Island.
The official mission was not Yao Fang, but Qian Xili, a civil servant in the pedestrian department. In addition, there were more than ten people including hundreds of military generals, guards, translators, and officials.
As a businessman, Yao Fang had no identity and did not allow him to come; but Yao Fang insisted on coming.
Yao Fang knew the military officer of Hakata, Danue Sheng, and the Han monks in various temples.He secretly made up his mind to take this trip to meet those people and learn more about it.
Qian Xili was a Jinshi who passed the imperial examination only during the Wude period and was born as a Jinshi of the second grade.
Because the pedestrian department has the most vacancies and he does not want to be a local official, he temporarily served in the pedestrian department and then took the initiative to ask for his orders to come to Tsushima Island as a foreign affairs staff. He also clearly mentioned in his words that he hoped to achieve some political achievements in order to control more important power in the court.
From this point of view, he is a relatively straightforward scholar.
Everyone just arrived at the dock and quickly received courtesy from the home, and everything was very satisfying.
The person in charge of receiving them was a samurai. Although he was short and very talented, he explained the situation in smooth Chinese, claiming to be Mori Sadara.
Mori Sadaki bowed many times, and was very respectful to him. He and his followers always bowed with him, very polite.Yao Fang and others were a little worried before, but everyone felt much more relieved when they saw such a scene.
Hakata Port is a relatively lively port with various small wooden boats coming. Many busy scenes of Lifu carrying cargo make the dock appear very busy.
Maori also brought some mounts and a kind of short horse, allowing everyone to ride horses to the city.
Everyone got on the horse, and the tension was no longer there. People looked around and watched the scenery of the foreign lands of the East China Sea, and their interest in talking to each other became higher.
Qian Xili, who was in front, asked about the gross profit around him: What is your official position?
Maori said: In Shinona's retainer, he was a member of the Zhou defense country.
When Yao Fang heard the conversation, she knew about the direction.
Their current location probably belongs to the territory of the Kumaqian Kingdom. To the east is Fengqian Kingdom, both on the south bank of the Guanmen Strait and belongs to the Kitakyushu area. On the other side of the Guanmen Strait, the south side of the strait is the Zhou Defense Kingdom, and to the north is the Nagamen Kingdom.
These four so-called countries currently belong to the territory of the Ouchi clan.
As for the Ishimi Kingdom, which Emperor Zhu Gaoxu paid attention to, the two places were adjacent to the northeast of the Changmen Kingdom.
Maori continued to explain carefully: After the "Mingde Rebellion", the Danai family made contributions to pacifying the Daming clan and once had the territory of the nine countries, which was the strongest in the western country and was called the Six Fen One Hall in "Luoyang".Later, something happened. When the Dawen family was at its worst, there were only Zhou Fang and Changmen.After the current governor of the family (Seeing Mori Ouchi) came to Luo, the general was very satisfied with the governor's "loyalty and obedience" and asked the governor to take over the land of the four countries.
The Yamaguchi Castle of Zhou Fangguo is the foundation of the great internal family. However, in recent years, most of the heads of the family have lived in Bota. Here are the retainers of the great internal family. If you have any questions, you can talk to me first. In a few days, I will introduce them to the head of the family.
The group rode their horses for a long time and finally arrived in front of a village with a backing mountain.
This city is much more spacious than the siege captured by Madao. The city wall has stone foundations and bricks on the rammed earth. However, compared with the city walls of the Ming Dynasty, it still looks low, just like a courtyard wall.
Maori led everyone into a big house in the city.
After settling down, Maori sent someone to invite Qian Xili to meet and allowed Qian Xili to bring two entourages.
Yao Fang asked to accompany him and became one of three of them.
They walked into a closed corridor led by a servant, with lattice walls on both sides.
The attendant walked to a place, knelt down in the face of the lattice wall, reached out and opened a wooden door, and then Fu Bai said a few words in Japanese.
Then the servant asked Qian Xili and others to take off their shoes and enter.
Maori has already kneeled in the upper position.Qian Xili and others came forward to follow the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, bowed and said: Qian Xili, a disciple of the Ming Dynasty, paid homage to General Maori.
At this time, the sliding door behind was closed by the servant.
Maori knelt down and bowed, saying, "Please take your seat with money."
Next to Maori, there was a woman wearing a kimono and carrying a pillow, but she just knelt there.Maori was fiddling with the tea set with his own hands and continuing to make tea there.
The fragrance of tea filled the room, the surroundings were very quiet, and the straw mat on the ground was very clean.This is a comfortable place, but it is a bit closed and the room is very short, which makes people feel a little depressed.
Maori has been fiddling there for a long time and has done it very seriously.
Yao Fang felt a little uncomfortable with her legs because he was also kneeling, and occasionally looked at Qian Xili and the civil servant next to her with a calm look. It was probably the same as Yao Fang's feelings.
But they all endured it to avoid being rude.
The etiquette of kneeling should come from China.
However, since the Central Plains dynasty developed more comfortable furniture, this posture has been no longer popular many years ago.
So everyone feels uncomfortable after kneeling for a long time.
The gross profit finally made tea.The woman next to her respectfully handed the guests a few dark tea bowls.There was only a little tea inside, and Yao Fang picked it up and tasted it.
It tastes not very good.Yao Fang said in his heart: Damn, is this kind of tea so careful and serious?
When Maori picked up the tea bowl, he held it in his hand and gently rotated it around, taking a sip with great pleasure.
He glanced at Yao Fang and said: Tuocha, originally from Central China.However, etiquette and meaning are very different.
What he meant was probably that Yao Fang was a little rude just now?Yao Fang didn't say anything, but she didn't understand this at all. After all, everyone is a martial artist, why are you pretending?
Qian Xili said: The general is actually an elegant person, and I admire him.
Maori said: Feng Ya doesn’t dare to take it, I just hope that you can understand the meaning of “harmony” and “respect”.
Qian Xili felt a little embarrassed when she heard this.According to the way of interaction in the Ming Dynasty, others respect themselves and they must be grateful. As the saying goes, respect people one foot, respect others one foot.
Qian Xili immediately said sincerely: Our dynasty uses troops to the Zong family of Tsuma Island because of the Japanese pirates. Zong family really protects the Japanese pirates.The emperor and the court's attitude towards Japan was still valued by peace.The former general of the Yi Yi, Gen Yoshiman, was willing to accept the imperial enthronement and had sincere contacts; but Gen Yoshiman, who was a bit powerful in treating diplomatic relations with the general.When the Xiaguan came this time, Duke Yu also wanted to resolve the misunderstanding. The two countries sent envoys again to discuss the etiquette of the monarch and his subjects.
Maori nodded seriously: Our country is far apart from Jinling, and it is indeed easy to have misunderstandings.
Qian Xili said in a deep voice without hesitation: I am particularly close to the Ouchi clan.General Maori must tell the family governor of the sincerity of the court.
The money envoy is well aware of the profound meaning of tus tea, and regards harmony as the most important thing, and attaches great importance to internal affairs so much, which is actually the meaning of "respect".Maori said politely, why did the Ming Dynasty attach so much importance to internal affairs?
Qian Xili said: The domestic family attaches great importance to commerce and urgently needs copper coins. They have also obtained the right to pay tribute for many years and have gained real profits through "exploring and raising trade".Such a demand is consistent with the national policy of the Ming Dynasty.
Maori sighed and said: To be honest, the family governor is not satisfied with this.
Qian Xili thought for a moment and asked: Is there any possibility of exhorting Muromachi Temple?
Maori said: Please stay for a few days. When the family governor arrives, you can discuss with me in detail.He then whispered a little mysteriously, next time you send an envoy, you can wear kimono instead of official uniforms.The big family and the money envoy may be able to establish some friendship in private.
Qian Xili immediately showed a hint of joy, and he nodded immediately and said: This is not difficult.
If Qian Xili establishes a relationship with the Ouchi clan, then Qian Xili, a new Jinshi, must have the weight of speaking in the court about the affairs of Japan's diplomatic relations.No wonder he couldn't hide his joy immediately.
Maori said again: Don’t be impatient, money messenger, this is not simple, let’s take it slowly.
Qian Xili nodded and said yes.
At this time, Maori said: You have settled here for several days and waited for you. The next time you meet, the governor will come in person.
General Maori mediated from it.Qian Xili.
After he said that, he called Yao Fang and the other two followers to get up, then folded his fists and bowed: Say goodbye.
Maori still knelt on the ground and bowed to return the gift.
They went to the door to put on their shoes, and still went out of the narrow and closed corridor, and returned to the room they were staying at.After the servant who sent them left, Yao Fang immediately went to Qian Xili's room.
I think something is wrong.Yao Fang said straight and deep.
Qian Xili said: What's wrong?
Yao Fang took a breath from hers in front of her teeth, unable to say it for a moment, maybe she felt that things were going too well.
Qian Xili smiled and said: Calm.The Maori general was very good, humble, polite and honest. I think it was much more particular than many warriors in our Ming Dynasty.If the Danei doesn’t like us, why bother to do anything?
Yao Fang glanced at Qian Xili and felt that although this guy could pass the imperial examination, he really didn't have much worldly experience.
When he was drinking tea before, he couldn't hold back at all. If others were a little polite and respectful, he would show all his thoughts on his face.
It's better to be careful.Yao Fang sighed.
Qian Xili said: Be careful, don’t be impatient, wait a few days, and I will meet with Ouchi Sheng.
Yao Fang had no choice but to go back to her room.He wanted to go out to visit Da Neisheng, but his intuition might not be allowed, so he followed Qian Xili's words and rested in the room for the time being.
After nightfall, Yao Fang couldn't fall asleep.This place is said to be in the city, but it is different from the city in the Ming Dynasty and always feels a little gloomy.
The group came from Tsushima Island, and the sailing distance was not far. They sailed southeastwards and quickly arrived at Hakata Port after Ichiji Island.
The official mission was not Yao Fang, but Qian Xili, a civil servant in the pedestrian department. In addition, there were more than ten people including hundreds of military generals, guards, translators, and officials.
As a businessman, Yao Fang had no identity and did not allow him to come; but Yao Fang insisted on coming.
Yao Fang knew the military officer of Hakata, Danue Sheng, and the Han monks in various temples.He secretly made up his mind to take this trip to meet those people and learn more about it.
Qian Xili was a Jinshi who passed the imperial examination only during the Wude period and was born as a Jinshi of the second grade.
Because the pedestrian department has the most vacancies and he does not want to be a local official, he temporarily served in the pedestrian department and then took the initiative to ask for his orders to come to Tsushima Island as a foreign affairs staff. He also clearly mentioned in his words that he hoped to achieve some political achievements in order to control more important power in the court.
From this point of view, he is a relatively straightforward scholar.
Everyone just arrived at the dock and quickly received courtesy from the home, and everything was very satisfying.
The person in charge of receiving them was a samurai. Although he was short and very talented, he explained the situation in smooth Chinese, claiming to be Mori Sadara.
Mori Sadaki bowed many times, and was very respectful to him. He and his followers always bowed with him, very polite.Yao Fang and others were a little worried before, but everyone felt much more relieved when they saw such a scene.
Hakata Port is a relatively lively port with various small wooden boats coming. Many busy scenes of Lifu carrying cargo make the dock appear very busy.
Maori also brought some mounts and a kind of short horse, allowing everyone to ride horses to the city.
Everyone got on the horse, and the tension was no longer there. People looked around and watched the scenery of the foreign lands of the East China Sea, and their interest in talking to each other became higher.
Qian Xili, who was in front, asked about the gross profit around him: What is your official position?
Maori said: In Shinona's retainer, he was a member of the Zhou defense country.
When Yao Fang heard the conversation, she knew about the direction.
Their current location probably belongs to the territory of the Kumaqian Kingdom. To the east is Fengqian Kingdom, both on the south bank of the Guanmen Strait and belongs to the Kitakyushu area. On the other side of the Guanmen Strait, the south side of the strait is the Zhou Defense Kingdom, and to the north is the Nagamen Kingdom.
These four so-called countries currently belong to the territory of the Ouchi clan.
As for the Ishimi Kingdom, which Emperor Zhu Gaoxu paid attention to, the two places were adjacent to the northeast of the Changmen Kingdom.
Maori continued to explain carefully: After the "Mingde Rebellion", the Danai family made contributions to pacifying the Daming clan and once had the territory of the nine countries, which was the strongest in the western country and was called the Six Fen One Hall in "Luoyang".Later, something happened. When the Dawen family was at its worst, there were only Zhou Fang and Changmen.After the current governor of the family (Seeing Mori Ouchi) came to Luo, the general was very satisfied with the governor's "loyalty and obedience" and asked the governor to take over the land of the four countries.
The Yamaguchi Castle of Zhou Fangguo is the foundation of the great internal family. However, in recent years, most of the heads of the family have lived in Bota. Here are the retainers of the great internal family. If you have any questions, you can talk to me first. In a few days, I will introduce them to the head of the family.
The group rode their horses for a long time and finally arrived in front of a village with a backing mountain.
This city is much more spacious than the siege captured by Madao. The city wall has stone foundations and bricks on the rammed earth. However, compared with the city walls of the Ming Dynasty, it still looks low, just like a courtyard wall.
Maori led everyone into a big house in the city.
After settling down, Maori sent someone to invite Qian Xili to meet and allowed Qian Xili to bring two entourages.
Yao Fang asked to accompany him and became one of three of them.
They walked into a closed corridor led by a servant, with lattice walls on both sides.
The attendant walked to a place, knelt down in the face of the lattice wall, reached out and opened a wooden door, and then Fu Bai said a few words in Japanese.
Then the servant asked Qian Xili and others to take off their shoes and enter.
Maori has already kneeled in the upper position.Qian Xili and others came forward to follow the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, bowed and said: Qian Xili, a disciple of the Ming Dynasty, paid homage to General Maori.
At this time, the sliding door behind was closed by the servant.
Maori knelt down and bowed, saying, "Please take your seat with money."
Next to Maori, there was a woman wearing a kimono and carrying a pillow, but she just knelt there.Maori was fiddling with the tea set with his own hands and continuing to make tea there.
The fragrance of tea filled the room, the surroundings were very quiet, and the straw mat on the ground was very clean.This is a comfortable place, but it is a bit closed and the room is very short, which makes people feel a little depressed.
Maori has been fiddling there for a long time and has done it very seriously.
Yao Fang felt a little uncomfortable with her legs because he was also kneeling, and occasionally looked at Qian Xili and the civil servant next to her with a calm look. It was probably the same as Yao Fang's feelings.
But they all endured it to avoid being rude.
The etiquette of kneeling should come from China.
However, since the Central Plains dynasty developed more comfortable furniture, this posture has been no longer popular many years ago.
So everyone feels uncomfortable after kneeling for a long time.
The gross profit finally made tea.The woman next to her respectfully handed the guests a few dark tea bowls.There was only a little tea inside, and Yao Fang picked it up and tasted it.
It tastes not very good.Yao Fang said in his heart: Damn, is this kind of tea so careful and serious?
When Maori picked up the tea bowl, he held it in his hand and gently rotated it around, taking a sip with great pleasure.
He glanced at Yao Fang and said: Tuocha, originally from Central China.However, etiquette and meaning are very different.
What he meant was probably that Yao Fang was a little rude just now?Yao Fang didn't say anything, but she didn't understand this at all. After all, everyone is a martial artist, why are you pretending?
Qian Xili said: The general is actually an elegant person, and I admire him.
Maori said: Feng Ya doesn’t dare to take it, I just hope that you can understand the meaning of “harmony” and “respect”.
Qian Xili felt a little embarrassed when she heard this.According to the way of interaction in the Ming Dynasty, others respect themselves and they must be grateful. As the saying goes, respect people one foot, respect others one foot.
Qian Xili immediately said sincerely: Our dynasty uses troops to the Zong family of Tsuma Island because of the Japanese pirates. Zong family really protects the Japanese pirates.The emperor and the court's attitude towards Japan was still valued by peace.The former general of the Yi Yi, Gen Yoshiman, was willing to accept the imperial enthronement and had sincere contacts; but Gen Yoshiman, who was a bit powerful in treating diplomatic relations with the general.When the Xiaguan came this time, Duke Yu also wanted to resolve the misunderstanding. The two countries sent envoys again to discuss the etiquette of the monarch and his subjects.
Maori nodded seriously: Our country is far apart from Jinling, and it is indeed easy to have misunderstandings.
Qian Xili said in a deep voice without hesitation: I am particularly close to the Ouchi clan.General Maori must tell the family governor of the sincerity of the court.
The money envoy is well aware of the profound meaning of tus tea, and regards harmony as the most important thing, and attaches great importance to internal affairs so much, which is actually the meaning of "respect".Maori said politely, why did the Ming Dynasty attach so much importance to internal affairs?
Qian Xili said: The domestic family attaches great importance to commerce and urgently needs copper coins. They have also obtained the right to pay tribute for many years and have gained real profits through "exploring and raising trade".Such a demand is consistent with the national policy of the Ming Dynasty.
Maori sighed and said: To be honest, the family governor is not satisfied with this.
Qian Xili thought for a moment and asked: Is there any possibility of exhorting Muromachi Temple?
Maori said: Please stay for a few days. When the family governor arrives, you can discuss with me in detail.He then whispered a little mysteriously, next time you send an envoy, you can wear kimono instead of official uniforms.The big family and the money envoy may be able to establish some friendship in private.
Qian Xili immediately showed a hint of joy, and he nodded immediately and said: This is not difficult.
If Qian Xili establishes a relationship with the Ouchi clan, then Qian Xili, a new Jinshi, must have the weight of speaking in the court about the affairs of Japan's diplomatic relations.No wonder he couldn't hide his joy immediately.
Maori said again: Don’t be impatient, money messenger, this is not simple, let’s take it slowly.
Qian Xili nodded and said yes.
At this time, Maori said: You have settled here for several days and waited for you. The next time you meet, the governor will come in person.
General Maori mediated from it.Qian Xili.
After he said that, he called Yao Fang and the other two followers to get up, then folded his fists and bowed: Say goodbye.
Maori still knelt on the ground and bowed to return the gift.
They went to the door to put on their shoes, and still went out of the narrow and closed corridor, and returned to the room they were staying at.After the servant who sent them left, Yao Fang immediately went to Qian Xili's room.
I think something is wrong.Yao Fang said straight and deep.
Qian Xili said: What's wrong?
Yao Fang took a breath from hers in front of her teeth, unable to say it for a moment, maybe she felt that things were going too well.
Qian Xili smiled and said: Calm.The Maori general was very good, humble, polite and honest. I think it was much more particular than many warriors in our Ming Dynasty.If the Danei doesn’t like us, why bother to do anything?
Yao Fang glanced at Qian Xili and felt that although this guy could pass the imperial examination, he really didn't have much worldly experience.
When he was drinking tea before, he couldn't hold back at all. If others were a little polite and respectful, he would show all his thoughts on his face.
It's better to be careful.Yao Fang sighed.
Qian Xili said: Be careful, don’t be impatient, wait a few days, and I will meet with Ouchi Sheng.
Yao Fang had no choice but to go back to her room.He wanted to go out to visit Da Neisheng, but his intuition might not be allowed, so he followed Qian Xili's words and rested in the room for the time being.
After nightfall, Yao Fang couldn't fall asleep.This place is said to be in the city, but it is different from the city in the Ming Dynasty and always feels a little gloomy.
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