Daming Military Empire

Chapter 216
The Matsuura family of Hizen Kunihirato Domain is a well-known wealthy family in Dongying. Its history can be traced back to the Heian period (794 AD-1192 AD). The reason why the Matsuura family is famous has a lot to do with the Yuan Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty, because the Matsuura family It is the leader of the 'Japanese pirates' that Daming has a headache for!
In the beginning, the Matsuura family only organized their navy to plunder the coast of the Korean peninsula in order to retaliate against the aggression of the Yuan Dynasty. But after tasting the sweetness, this nature changed. Definitely would want more money.

What is the fastest way to get money?Nothing brings money faster than a robbery!Therefore, the Matsuura family's retaliatory invasion and plunder of the Korean coast gradually evolved into a purely economic plunder of the Korean and Daming coasts. It can be said that the Matsuura family is the chief culprit for the prevalence of Japanese pirates.

In the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou, the famous anti-Japanese generals, were born. Going to the coast of Daming to plunder was no different from seeking death. The 25th generation of the Matsuura family governor, Matsuura Takanobu, began to vigorously develop Hirado’s foreign trade and conquered The northern part of the Hizen Kingdom and the Iki Kingdom changed from a pirate leader to a guardian of Hizen. The popular name of the guardian is daimyo.

Now the governor of the Matsuura family is also called Takanobu Matsuura, but he is not the 25th generation governor of the Matsuura family, just the same name, he is already the 27th generation governor of the Matsuura family, and that Matsuura Takanobu is his grandfather.The name of Dongying people is a bit confusing. Grandpa and grandson both have the same name, which makes people confused.Well, the issue of the name is not important, so I won't discuss it here. In short, it's enough to know that it is such a person.

The life of the Matsuura family is not easy now. Ever since the Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan, it has been trying to crack down on non-confidant daimyos. This Matsuura family is the target of the Tokugawa shogunate, such as foreign trade ports. Hirado moved to Nagasaki, and for example, the guardian of Hizen was originally from the fourth rank (equivalent to the fourth-rank official position), but he was forced to be the fifth rank by the Tokugawa shogunate.

Just as the Matsuura family was focusing their energy on the struggle against the Tokugawa shogunate, Zheng Zhilong or the Tagawa clan returned with Tagawa Qizaemon.

It is not uncommon for a daughter to go home to visit her relatives, but the movement of the wife of King Nanwang of Daming Town to visit her relatives is a bit big. I was so scared, I thought it was Daming coming to attack Dongpu!
Fortunately, when the Tian Chuan Clan went there, the generals defending the Hirado Clan were relieved. This is a famous beauty, the daughter of Mr. Tian Chuan Yuhuang, who doesn't know her.Hearing that she was married to King Zhennan of Daming, it is not surprising that she has such a large fleet escorting her.

Due to the rush of time, Zheng Zhilong didn't send anyone to notify his father-in-law, so Emperor Tian Chuan Yu didn't even know that his daughter had returned. He was supervising the manufacture of weapons at the mansion right now. Even though he was nearly sixty years old, he was still in good spirits. The strong physique that he has cultivated through years of blacksmithing makes him look like a strong man in his forties.

Just as he was staring at the hammer in the servant's hand, an old steward ran in staggeringly, panting and shouting: "My lord, my lord, Miss and Young Master Sun are back!"

Old people generally miss their children and grandchildren who are away from home, and Tian Chuan Yuhuang is no exception, especially because he has only one daughter, and his wife is also gone. Loneliness is indescribable.

So, when he heard that his daughter had returned with her grandson, he immediately ran to the door dancing and dancing. At this moment, he was as excited as a child.

At this time, the gate of Tianchuan Mansion was even busier than the market. There was a long convoy on the middle road, and hundreds of soldiers holding muskets stood in a straight line on both sides, and there were crowds of spectators outside. I'm afraid there will not be thousands of people, so it's not uncommon for them to point and point.

Mrs. Tian Chuan led Xiaoqizaemon and was about to enter the door when a strong old man rushed to the door. It was Tian Chuan Yuhuang who had heard the news. He ran to the door and saw his daughter and grandson, and he was stunned for a while. Living.He just stood at the door, staring at it, and two lines of hot tears slowly poured out of his eyes.

Tian Chuan was still so gentle and virtuous. Although she was excited when she saw her father who was thinking about her day and night, she did not forget etiquette. She first bowed and saluted, and then said softly: "Father, I am back."

As soon as she saluted, she let go of her hand. Xiao Qizaemon didn't know any etiquette, so he ran up and shouted: "Grandpa, grandpa, I'm back."

Tianchuan Yuhuang subconsciously opened his arms, hugged Xiao Qizaemon who rushed forward, and murmured: "It's good to be back, it's good to be back."

Tian Chuan kept their grandparents warm for a while, and then stepped forward and gently reminded: "Father, let's go in and talk about it."

Tian Chuan Yuhuang only realized that he was blocking the gate at this moment, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Okay, okay, let's go in and talk, go in and talk."

After that, he turned around and walked in with Xiao Qizaemon in his arms.

Mrs. Tian Chuan waved his hand slightly to the back, and then followed with a smile. A team of personal guards followed quickly, and others began to move gifts into the mansion.

Although Tianchuan Yuhuang is not the biggest retainer of the Matsuura family, the nature of his work determines that the Tianchuan Mansion must not be small. Sand making, smelting, and weapon making all take up a lot of space.While teasing his grandson in his arms, he chatted with his daughter about the household chores, and walked for about a quarter of an hour before arriving at the official residence.

After entering the residence, Tian Chuan Yuhuang's excited mood calmed down a little. He was about to arrange for someone to prepare a big meal for his daughter and grandson, but Tian Chuan raised his hand to stop him: "Father, don't worry, I still have something to say to you." you say."

Tianchuan Yuhuang naturally had no objection, he hugged Xiao Qizaemon and knelt down on this person, he said with a smile: "Okay then, let's talk for a while."

Tian Chuan first waved the servants back softly, then walked to the door and gave the accompanying guards a questioning look. After the captain of the guards nodded affirmatively, she carefully closed the door, and then said softly in Chinese: " My lord father, my husband is also here."

Tian Chuan Yuhuang almost jumped up from the ground when he heard the words. His son-in-law is not an ordinary person. The prince of Daming can be said to be bigger than the shogun of Dongying. Now that he is coming, he might have to ask Patriarch Matsuura to greet him .

Seeing him looking like he wanted to get up and go out, Tian Chuan hurriedly raised his hand and said, "My lord father, my husband doesn't want people to know that he's here."

Tian Chuan Yuhuang was taken aback when he heard the words, and asked in amazement: "He has come but he doesn't want people to know that he is here, what's going on?"

Mrs. Tian Chuan patiently explained: "Because he is going to do a big event, it would be inconvenient for people to know that he is here."

Tian Chuan Yuhuang was even more surprised: "What big event, can't people know?"

Tian Chuan stared at his father, and said seriously: "He wants to help my father win the position of Hizen guard."

Hearing this, Tian Chuan Yuhuang was dumbfounded. Being Hizen's guardian, he really hadn't thought about this issue. He was only a blacksmith, not even a samurai, and he didn't even have a single soldier under his command. He never thought about the position of guardian!He was really dumbfounded when he heard that his son-in-law was going to help him to the position of daimyo all of a sudden.

After being stunned for a long time, he stammered: "This, this, let me be your name?"

Mrs. Tagawa nodded affirmatively and said: "Yes, Father, in the future, you will not only be the daimyo of Hizen and Iki kingdoms, but also the daimyo of Kyushu. In the end, you will become the shogun of the shogunate!"

He didn't even think about the daimyo, let alone the shogun. A daimyo is actually equivalent to a county magistrate of Ming Dynasty. The power of the shogun in Dongying is equivalent to that of the emperor of Ming Dynasty. The county magistrate has never thought about it. Now Let him be the emperor, Tianchuan Yuhuang felt that his brain was not enough, what is the situation?

Xiao Qizaemon is different, the so-called ambition does not depend on age, since he was three or four years old, he has fantasized about being a shogun, now when he heard what his mother said about the shogun, he immediately clapped his hands and said: " Okay, okay, I want to be the Shogun of the Shogunate."

As soon as these words came out, Tian Chuan Yuhuang's face turned pale in fright, and he quickly covered Xiao Qizaemon's mouth, glanced around nervously, and said in horror: "My little ancestor, don't shout so loudly, you are being yelled so loudly! It’s amazing for people to hear it.”

Mrs. Tagawa gave Xiao Qizaemon a gentle look, and continued: "Father, how many retainers of the Matsuura family are higher than you?"

How many retainers have a higher status than him?His status is much higher than him. If he hadn't been honored by his son-in-law, he would have the lowest status among the retainers. The other retainers are all leading soldiers. He has a bunch of blacksmiths under him, and his status can be as high as where to go.

He thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "In terms of real status, as long as it is a retainer, it is higher than mine. I am just an official, and I have a false name."

Tian Chuan heard the words, and said seriously: "Then please write down the names and addresses of all the retainers of the Matsuura family, my husband will help you clear up these obstacles."

clean up?Tian Chuan Yuhuang was shocked, those were all his colleagues, they had been friends for decades, how could he do this!He said displeasedly: "What does he want to do as an official? Patriarch Matsuura treats him well, and he knows most of the retainers. We have been friends for decades. Why do you want to do this?"

Tian Chuan doesn't know why this is so, she is just here to pass on a message, if she is forced to explain, there is only one reason, she said helplessly: "My husband has no choice, this is the emperor's will."

Hearing this, Emperor Tian Chuanyu finally understood a little bit, and he reprimanded: "Your Majesty? Are you talking about Emperor Chongzheng of Daming? Is it Daming who wants to attack us Dongying? How can you help outsiders deal with your own country!"

Tian Chuan has always been very gentle, and has never contradicted his father, but this time she retorted firmly: "Father, we are all descendants of the Han people. Daming is not an outsider, but Dongying is. Back then, my husband wanted to rebel. You didn’t object back then, why can’t you figure it out now?”

When Tian Chuan Yuhuang heard the words, he was immediately discouraged, and he said dejectedly: "You can't kill all your old friends for decades in order to become Ming?"

Seeing that his father's attitude had changed, Mrs. Tian Chuan hurriedly hit the rails while it was hot: "Don't worry about those things, my lord, let your husband do it. You see, Sen'er will be the Zhennan King of Ming Dynasty in the future, but Xiao Qizaemon can only do it." Isn't it too unfair to him to inherit your position as a vassal?"

Yuhuang Tianchuan looked at Xiao Qizaemon lovingly, yes, although Zheng Sen is not an outsider, but Xiao Qizaemon was adopted by the Tagawa family, one is a grandson, the other is a biological grandson, how can he let his own My grandson is wronged!
He could do anything for Xiao Qi Zuoweimen Tian Chuan Yu Huang, he nodded slowly, his grandson is the prince of Ming Dynasty, his own grandson must be the Shogun!

(End of this chapter)