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Chapter 1112 Everyone is thinking about Taozi

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    Inside and outside the Chijianguan City Tower, the guards in black cloaks watched three steps, one post, five steps, and one sentry, watching the tower up and down vigilantly.

    On the city tower, Zhao Hao and Mao Liyuan signed and sealed the two treaties respectively, and the Ming Dynasty version of the "Treaty of Shimonoseki" officially came into effect.

    Jin Ke put away his own contract. Mr. Zhao finally had a smile on his face and asked Mao Liyuan: "Mr. Mao Li, do you think you will have the last laugh in the competition in this state?"

    "Haha, sir" Maori Motonari's Chinese characters are correct and well-spoken, which is much better than Otomo Zonglin.  "If the little old man was twenty years younger, he would naturally say that I am the one who belongs. But now, the heroes are in their prime, and I am old. I can only say that I hope the children can live up to their expectations."

    "No, you know very well that your grandson can't do it." Zhao Hao said with a faint smile: "And even though you have eleven countries, the person who can win in the end must be from Guandong."

    Mao Liyuan's face turned pale, as if the deepest worries in his heart were revealed.  But in front of his retainers, he would never admit it, otherwise the Maori family would be dissatisfied.

    "It's enough for Mao Liyuan to conquer the land of eleven countries with just one city." Zhao Hao stood up, slowly put on his hat and helmet, and smiled at Mao Liyuan: "We should consider how to defend this land.  Family business, instead of continuing to expand territory in adventurous ways.¡±

    Mao Liyuan tried his best to straighten his waist, but now he was completely stooped, obviously suffering a heavy blow.

    Youdao is a new trick that can be used all over the world.  What is Mr. Zhao best at?  Use the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son!

    What he said to Maori Yuan was actually the instruction left to his grandson by Yuanjiu before his death two years later. After assessing the situation, he knew that the Maori family had no hope of competing for the "world", so he gave instructions to his successor as the governor of the family.  Huiyuan should be satisfied with everything he has and give up expanding his territory in adventurous ways.

    But for the same thing, it is one thing for him to say it himself, but it is another thing for him to say it from others.  Speaking from a Ming Dynasty person, it is even more devastating to the confidence of the elderly.

    ¡®Even the people of the Ming Dynasty know that the Maori family is out of business¡¯ At this time, Mao Liyuan¡¯s mind was filled with ¡®Even the people in the Ming Dynasty know that the Maori family is out of business¡¯

    After Zhao Hao went downstairs, Mao Liyuan came back to his senses and quickly let people help him chase him down, saying: "Young master has prepared a simple meal, please show your appreciation."

    "It's too late." Zhao Hao naturally wouldn't say it. I don't dare to eat food of unknown origin. He just said with a sly smile: "Mr. Mao Li, please take people away quickly. In another quarter of an hour, the whole place will fall apart."  "

    After saying that, he left the Maori Yuanjiu that he had worked so hard to retain and strode back to the flagship.

    The Marines also marched forward and lined up neatly to board the ship.

    Mao Liyuan suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly said to his left and right: "Go quickly, stay away from here!"

    The retainers didn¡¯t know what was going on, but the governor¡¯s words were imperial edicts. They quickly helped Yuan Jiu onto the sedan chair, followed him and trotted out of Chijian Pass.

    Before they had gone half a mile, they heard the rumble of cannons behind them.

    This time it¡¯s not an empty bomb.  Solid cannonballs roared out from the battleship and hit the Akamaguan tower like hail.

    How could this historic brick and stone tower withstand such a close-range blast? Soon the keep and the oar platform collapsed one after another, and several sections of the city wall were blown down.

    When the sound of the cannons stopped, the city tower where the two parties had just signed became a miserable ruin.

    Mao Liyuan looked at the scene in front of him with a pale face. This was the first time for him to witness the power of the cannon with his own eyes.  The person below really didn't lie, it's terrible.  The earth is really shattering, and it is beyond the power of human beings to resist

    ¡°No matter how much it costs, you must learn to make cannons.  Without cannons, don't even think about taking revenge on the Ming Dynasty people.  ¡¯ Mao Liyuan¡¯s head was buzzing, and he only had one thought in his mind.

    After returning home, Mao Liyuan became seriously ill. It is not known whether he was frightened by the cannon or caused by Zhao Hao's words.  Of course, this is a story for later

    ??~~

    Across the Kanmon Strait, Zong Lin stood at Moji Port and witnessed with his own eyes the destruction of Akama Pass.  It made his slightly inflated mind become humble again.

    Father Louis, who was wearing a black robe and hanging a cross, stood beside him. He looked at Zong Lin with compassion and said: "Are you feeling confused, hesitant and afraid, pitiful, weak and helpless? Come on, throw yourself into the arms of the Lord, the Lord will  Give you courage and make you strong.¡±

    "No, I'm fine." After a moment of confusion, Zong Lin shook his head and said: "I defeated Motonari Mouri and drove him out of Kyushu. Even the "Oita Treaty" I signed is better than his "Shimonoseki Treaty"  ???Many times, how could I be pitiful?  I've never felt better.  "

    After saying that, he changed the topic and said to the disappointed priest: "Of course, if the priest can help me get a cannon like the Ming Dynasty people, I can consider leaving Buddha"

    At this time, Lao Wang still regarded himself as a heroic leader.  After seeing the power of Ming Dynasty artillery, I naturally wanted to get this artifact.

    "It's not difficult. The cannons of the Ming Dynasty were copied from our Portuguese ones." The priest was overjoyed when he heard this and said with a smile: "The Bugalao Cannon Foundry in Macau has the best bronze cannons in the entire Far East. I will write to you right away.  , let the church purchase a few cannons on your behalf and give them away"

    As he said that, he suddenly thought of the agreement with Zhao Hao, and his tone softened and he said: "Send it to Ryukyu, how about you send a ship to pick it up there?"

    "It would be great if I could go." Zong Lin said with a wry smile: "The "Oita Treaty" stipulates that none of my Otomo family will go to the sea. If the people of the Ming Dynasty catch me, I will take advantage of it."

    "That's not going to be easy. We just promised that the merchant ships will have to return when they reach Ryukyu." Father Louis thought for a moment with a grimace and said, "How about this? I'll hire some cannon-casting craftsmen from Bogarao for you.  How about dressing up as a priest's entourage and sending him to Usuki Castle?"

    "This is better!" Otomo Zonglin said excitedly to Amitabha, God bless him.

    The Japanese have not yet mastered the technology of large-scale copper casting, and cannot even make a shield. If they can learn to cast cannons from the Westerners, will the Otomo family not be able to go to heaven?  When the time comes, he will be the first to kill Duke Maori and steal his daughter-in-law.  Then he killed Oda Nobunaga and snatched Nohime.  Oh, and Asong

    Seeing that his saliva was drooling, Father Louis couldn't help but reach out and wipe it away for Lao Wang, and then boarded the ship to ask for Mr. Zhao.

    ??~~

    In the commander's living room on the stern of the 101st ship, Zhao Hao was meeting with Sen Rikyu, the representative of the Shimai clan and the Sakai City's "Huizhong".

    The gathering is similar to the city council. The crowd elects 36 big businessmen to democratically manage everything in this autonomous city.  Sen no Rikyu is the chief of the Sakai Association. This time he followed Shimai to visit Zhao Hao. Firstly, he wanted to pay the agreed amount, but he also hoped to achieve further cooperation.

    "My master's power in destroying the Maori family's navy has spread throughout the Seto Inland Sea!" I heard Sen Rikyu respectfully say: "My Chinese navy is really invincible in the world!"

    "Haha, it's a pity that Nojima and Innoshima escaped." Mr. Zhao said calmly: "I have always been a childlike person in business, so I will only charge half of your money this time."

    ¡°But if this guy dares to agree, Mr. Zhao will definitely fall out

    "No, no, the young master has completely eliminated the navy that came to the island, and turned Nojima and Inijima against each other. They can no longer pose a threat to us." What does Sen no Rikyu do?  How could you make such a stupid mistake?  "Two million taels of silver have been converted into gold and put on a ship. It is parked outside the strait. Please send someone to check it later."

    "Take half of it back." Zhao Hao waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "I have no intention of changing my words."

    "Sir, although we are lowly businessmen, we regard credit as life." Sen no Rikyu remained unmoved and said: "Well, one million taels can be regarded as an extra contribution from Sakai City to the Celestial Navy, so that's fine.  ?¡±

    "Hahaha! That's great!" Zhao Hao couldn't help but laugh. He liked dealing with businessmen, and that's why.  The big businessmen of this era are exceptionally clear and upright, and are actually much better than those self-aggrandizing dignitaries.

    "How about this? I'll accept one million and pay you as payment for the goods, how about that?" Zhao Hao said with a smile.

    "I don't know what you want to buy, sir? Sakai City will serve you wholeheartedly." Sen no Rikyu was also very happy.  The intelligence told him that Mr. Zhao made his fortune in business, so he guessed that this man would not discriminate against businessmen.  Sure enough, I guessed it right.

    "Wood." Zhao Hao said in a deep voice: "I want oak, elm, and iron birch that are between a hundred and a hundred and fifty years old. As much as you want. Elm is ten taels of silver per tree, and oak is twenty taels.  One plant of silver and fifty liang of iron birch.¡±

    "Hey, Sakai City will definitely not disappoint you!" Sen no Rikyu responded hurriedly and respectfully.  Although such century-old trees definitely only grow in deep mountains and old forests, the cost of felling and transporting them is very high.  Therefore, Mr. Zhao¡¯s asking price is not too high, but it will definitely not make him lose money.  This is enough to make Sen Rikyu feel grateful.

    Because in the hierarchical Japan, the status of merchants is very low. Although the daimyo often ask for help from them for various needs.  But they will always default on their debts, and even regard robbing businessmen as a legitimate way to make a fortune.  A nobleman like Mr. Zhao who is unwilling to rob openly and is willing to deal fairly is really rare.

    "Okay, I believe you." Zhao Hao was indeed very kind to the businessmen in Sakai City.  Usually at this time, he is greedy for other people's bodies.  "Also, have you discussed a charter for what happened last time?"

    "We have discussed it. The villain is here on behalf of the public and all the merchants in Sakai City. We have unanimously decided that we are willing to become the master's vassal." Sen no Rikyu hurriedly leaned over and said respectfully: "I beg the master to accept and protect you."

    "Okay, I accept your submission." Zhao Hao nodded and said seriously: "From now on, Sakai City will be the Japanese subsidiary of our Jiangnan Group." (Remember the website address of this website: www.hlnovel.com)Pleasant color.  Usually at this time, he is greedy for other people's bodies.  "Also, have you discussed a charter for what happened last time?"

    "We have discussed it. The villain is here on behalf of the public and all the merchants in Sakai City. We have unanimously decided that we are willing to become the master's vassal." Sen no Rikyu hurriedly leaned over and said respectfully: "I beg the master to accept and protect you."

    "Okay, I accept your surrender." Zhao Hao nodded and said seriously: "From now on, Sakai City will be the Japanese subsidiary of our Jiangnan Group." (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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