Bright Spring

Maori had already knelt and sat in the upper position.Qian Xili and others stepped forward according to the etiquette of Daming, bowed their hands, and said, "Qian Xili, a traveler from Daming, pays homage to General Mao Li."

At this time, the sliding door at the back was closed by the attendant.

Mao Li knelt on the spot, bowed and said, "Please pay me to make you sit down."

Next to Mori, there was a woman in a kimono with a pillow on her back, but she just knelt there.Mao Li was tinkering with the tea set with his own hands and continued to make tea there.

The fragrance of tea filled the room, the surroundings were very quiet, and the straw mats on the floor were also very clean.It's a comfortable place, but it's a bit closed, and the room is very low, which makes people feel a little depressing.

Maori has been tinkering there for a long time, doing it very seriously.Yao Fang felt a little uncomfortable in his legs, because he was also sitting on his knees, and occasionally looked at Qian Xili next to him calmly. The civil servant probably felt similar to Yao Fang.But they all held back so as not to be rude.

The etiquette of kneeling and sitting should have originated from China.But since the Central Plains Dynasty developed more comfortable furniture, this posture was out of fashion many years ago.So everyone feels uncomfortable after sitting on their knees for a long time.

Maori finally made tea.The woman next to her respectfully handed several black tea bowls to the guests one after another.There was only a little tea in it, Yao Fang picked it up and took a sip.

It doesn't taste very good.Yao Fangxin Dao Niang|Damn, with this kind of tea, is it so serious and serious?

When Mao Li picked up the tea bowl, he gently twirled it in his hand, and took a sip with great enjoyment.He glanced at Yao Fang and said, "Tuo tea was originally made from it. However, the etiquette and meaning are quite different."

He probably meant that Yao Fang was a little rude just now?Yao Fang didn't say a word, but she didn't understand the meaning at all. After all, everyone is a martial artist, so why pretend?

Qian Xili said, "The general is actually an elegant person, I admire him."

Mao Li said, "I don't dare to be elegant, I only hope that you can understand the meaning of 'harmony' and 'respect'."

When Qian Xili heard this, his emotions were exposed, and he seemed a little embarrassed.According to the way of communication in the Ming Dynasty, others respected themselves, and they should also be grateful.

Qian Xili immediately said with great sincerity, "Our court used troops against the Zongshi of Tsushima Island because of the Japanese pirates. The Zongshi really sheltered the Japanese pirates. The attitude of the Holy Majesty and the princes of the court towards Japan is still peace." Expensive. Yuan Yiman, the former general who conquered the barbarians, was willing to accept the canonization of the imperial court and sincerely communicate with him. However, Yuan Yizhi treated the diplomatic relations as a general, which is a bit tyrannical. The officials and others are here now, and Yu Gong also wants to resolve the misunderstanding. The two countries sent envoys again. Discuss the etiquette of monarchs and ministers."

Maori nodded solemnly, "Our country is far away from Jinling, so it is indeed easy to be misunderstood."

Qian Xili said in a deep voice without hesitation, "I'm facing

Ouchi, especially close.To bother General Maori, I must tell the Governor of the family the sincerity of the court. "

"Qian Shijun is well aware of the profound meaning of Tuo tea, and regards peace as the most important thing, and he values ​​the great family so much, which is the meaning of 'respect'." Mao Li said politely, "Why does the Ming Dynasty value the great family so much?"

Qian Xili said, "The Da Nei family emphasizes commerce and trade, and urgently needs copper coins. They have also obtained the right of tribute for many years, and obtained real benefits through 'research and cooperation trade'. Such demands are consistent with the diplomatic relations of the Ming court."

Mao Li sighed and said, "To be honest, the Muromachi Palace wants to cut off the tribute, and the family governor is not satisfied with this."

Qian Xili pondered for a moment, then asked, "Is it possible to persuade Muromachiden?"

Mao Li said, "Let me rest in peace for a few days, and wait for the home governor to arrive, so that I can talk to you in detail." He then whispered a little mysteriously, "Next time your envoys come, you can wear kimonos instead of official uniforms." The Ouchi family and Qian Shijun may be able to establish some friendship in private."

Qian Xili immediately showed a hint of joy, and he nodded immediately, "It's not difficult."

If Qian Xili establishes a relationship with the Ouchi family, then in matters concerning Japan's diplomatic relations, Qian Xili, a newly promoted Jinshi, must have a say in the court.No wonder he couldn't hide his joy immediately.

Mao Li said again, "Don't be impatient with Qian Shijun, this matter is not easy, let's take our time."

Qian Xili nodded in agreement.

At this time, Mao Li said, "You settle here for a few days and wait, the next time we meet, the family governor will come in person."

"General Maori will mediate." Qian Xili said.

After he finished speaking, he called Yao Fang and the other two attendants to stand up, then clasped his hands together and said, "Farewell."

Maori still knelt on the ground and bowed in return.

They went to the door to put on their shoes, went out through the narrow and closed corridor, and returned to the room where they stayed.After the attendant who sent them off left, Yao Fang immediately went to Qian Xili's room.

"I feel something is wrong." Yao Fang said in a deep voice.

Qian Xili said, "What's wrong?"

Yao Fang "hissed" and took a deep breath from the front of her teeth, "I can't tell for a while, maybe I think things are going too well."

Qian Xili smiled and said, "Calm down. That General Maori is quite a good man, he is humble and polite. I think he is more particular than many warriors in the Ming Dynasty. If the Da Nei family doesn't want to see us, why bother?"

Yao Fang took a look at Qian Xili, and felt that although this guy could pass the Jinshi examination, he really didn't have much experience in the world.When drinking tea earlier, he couldn't hold his breath at all, and when others were a little more polite and respectful, all his thoughts were revealed on his face.

"It's better to be careful." Yao Fang sighed.

Qian Xili said, "Be safe and don't be impatient. Wait for a few days, and then we'll see you in Da Nei Sheng."

Yao Fang had no choice but to go back to her room.He wanted to go out to visit Da Nei Sheng, but his intuition might not allow him, so he followed Qian Xili's wishes and rested in his room for the time being.

After night fell, Yao Fang couldn't fall asleep.This place is said to be in the city, but it is not the same as the city of the Ming Dynasty, and it always feels a bit gloomy.

end of this chapter)

Chapter 789 The North Korean Ship

The Ming Dynasty sandship in Hakata Port had been moored at the pier for three days, and the sailor Wu Shun found a good place when he went ashore to purchase supplies.It is an inn where you can take a bath in a wooden barrel, called Xintian.

A person in the inn who could speak a little Chinese said that the inn was originally located in Namba (Osaka). Ten years ago, because the Kamakura government raised troops in Sakai Castle, and the war spread to nearby Nambakyo, they therefore Migrated to Hakata to operate.

All in all, the inn is wonderful, and they are willing to accept Daming's copper coins, which are of good quality and low price.Wu Shun slipped here whenever he had a chance.

Three days later, two warriors came from Hakata City and told the people on board that Qian Shijun and others would return to the ship and set sail tomorrow morning.

He was about to leave here soon, and the only place Sailor Wu Shun could not bear to part with was the Xintian Inn.So he sneaked out again at night, took copper coins and went to the inn to have fun.

Unexpectedly, the good night was so short that Wu Shunxiao slept until dawn after a night of leisure.He hurriedly put on his clothes and went out, rushing to the pier.

Before he got to the place, he saw many Lifu and the people running in the opposite direction, and they fled away one after another.After a while, suddenly there was a "boom" from the beach, and the flames shot into the sky.Wu Shun could see it clearly. He saw a burning ship approaching the sand ship moored by the Ming army at the pier. After a while, they collided with each other, and the fire spread to the sand ship.

There are small boats everywhere on the sea, and they shoot arrows at the people on the sand boat with their bows and arrows.A few people climbed onto the pier, but there was also a group of Japanese soldiers waiting on the land. The samurai with Japanese swords and the soldiers in bamboo hats rushed up, and they couldn't help but say shoot to kill!

Wu Shun's legs were so frightened that his legs went weak, and he was stunned for a while, completely unaware of what was going on.But what he saw before him made him understand that this place was already very dangerous.Wu Shun saw a small forest nearby, and immediately ran into it.

Fear enveloped Wu Shun's body, he found a pit, and got some branches to hide himself in it.He thought hard inside, but it was impossible for a sailor to understand the reason.

Two days later, Wu Shun was hungry and thirsty, especially the lack of water made him unbearable.So at night, he crawled out of the pit, thinking of going outside to find some water to drink.

There are lights on the ships by the sea, and there are fires among the houses on the docks.Wu Shun groped cautiously for a long time, finally found a small stream, and drank a lot of water lying on the ground.

At this moment, a lantern moved over here.Wu Shun lay on the ground, not daring to move.After a while, the lantern stopped, and the sound of water came from the stream, as if someone was urinating by the stream.

Then there were voices, and what they were saying was completely incomprehensible; however, Wu Shun recognized it as Korean.Wu Shun doesn't understand either Japanese or Korean, but he has heard both and can tell the difference.

North Koreans on the pier?Wu Shun realizes that there may be North Korean ships on the pier, and these North Koreans should return to North Korea in the near future.Compared with how the Japanese treated the Ming ships two days ago, Wu Shun felt that the Koreans might be safer.Almost everyone knows that North Korea has long been a vassal state of Ming Dynasty.

By the way, Wu quietly followed the two people to the pier and saw them boarding a wooden boat.Wu Shun hid nearby and waited for a long time. When there was no one, he quietly climbed onto the deck of the wooden ship, and then slipped from an entrance into the cargo warehouse below when the sailors on duty at night were not paying attention.

He found a wooden barrel to cover, and slept against the planks of the ship's wall.