The strongest Marquis in history

Akabane Gangxian said: "The previous 50 taels of silver have already been given to Wang Qi. If we want to ask for help again, we must give more benefits, otherwise this matter will definitely not be able to be done."

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Teacher, our Japanese country has already surrendered. This is the maximum benefit. Could it be that there is no other benefit?"

Akabane Tsunade shook his head and said, "Prince, think about it carefully, is this the greatest benefit? From Wang Qi's point of view, is this considered?"

Uesugi Xingxiu thought about it carefully, his eyes gradually brightened, and said: "I understand what the teacher said. For our country, it is the greatest benefit to surrender to Wang Qi, because it is a humiliation for the whole country. This situation caused the Wa country to get rid of the plan of the Great Zhou, causing waves."

Akabane Tsunade said: "Children can be taught!"

Uesugi Xingxiu continued: "For Wang Qi, what he cares about is the real benefits. Maybe it's better for us to become a minister than the 50 taels of silver, which is the most direct."

Akabane Tsunade stroked the beard under his chin, nodded and said: "The crown prince is talented and intelligent, very good. Indeed, from Wang Qi's point of view, we are courteous to him, although it brings him a little reputation benefit. Actually , but there is no real benefit. At this point, it is better to give money directly. So we ask for Wang Qi's help, and we need to pay more."

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Teacher, what else can we offer?"

Akabane Tsunade said: "This point depends on whether the crown prince is willing or not. When the crown prince was about to leave, the emperor said that the crown prince has full power to make decisions. As long as it is beneficial to the Japanese country, the emperor will support it unconditionally. Now to win over Wang Qi, Even if Wang Qi is to help me, he must give the greatest benefit."

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Teacher, I have never been to Qi State, I have never traveled and studied in Dazhou, I don't know the customs here, and I don't know the situation here. Just tell me, how can I get Wang Qi's support, and how can I get Wang Qi's support?" It can benefit our Wa country."

Akabane Tsuna put his hands on his knees, narrowed his eyes, and said slowly: "The best way to ask Wang Qi for help is to pay tribute every year. My Japanese country promises to pay 50 taels of silver every year. In addition, pay tribute to local specialties. Only by being a minister and paying tribute every year can we get Wang Qi's help."

"what!"

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "How can this be done?"

His mind was a little shaken, his head shook like a rattle, and he said: "This way is tantamount to betraying the country! We pay tribute every year, not just as simple as being a vassal. This way, the loss is too great."

As the Crown Prince of the Wa Kingdom, Uesugi Hoshihide has always accepted the idea that Uesugi Hoshihide has always been self-improving and working hard to make the Wa Kingdom strong.But now he not only proclaims himself a minister, but also pays tribute every year.

Uesugi Hoshihide couldn't accept it in his heart.

Akabane Tsunaki could also understand Uesugi Hoshihide's thoughts, he said in a deep voice: "Crown Prince, in order to get Wang Qi's support, what conditions can you offer?"

"There are no more conditions."

"Because the Japanese government is currently in power, the shogun's government of Abe Qingzheng. Even the local officials only recognize the shogun's shogunate and not the emperor. It's just that Abe Qingzheng is hindered by the rules handed down by Shintoism, so he dare not take action for the time being. The emperor has been sitting firmly in his position. In fact, the side of Shintoism has already stood on the side of Abe Qingzheng."

"Once Kiyoshi Abe made his move, everything changed."

"The collapse of the country happened in Abe's pure and righteous thought. So this point needs to be clear to the crown prince. We have no conditions to make a deal. Now, in order to persuade Wang Qi, we can only do this."

Akabane Gang's conspicuous eyes shone with wisdom, and said: "Actually, I have put some thought into designing this clause. This clause is beneficial to us."

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "How should I say it?"

Akabane Tsunade said: "We are weak, so we need the support of the Qi State, and we need to pay tribute every year. Once the general shogunate of Abe Qingzheng is wiped out, and all the powers are changed safely, we can regain our foothold. Wang Qi cut off the tribute."

"Because this clause is given every year. So when the time comes, we can suspend it at any time. So such a condition is conducive to our current planning, and it is also conducive to our rapid accumulation of strength."

"As long as we recover, we can tear our faces apart. Even if Wang Qi is dissatisfied, I don't believe that we will fight the whole country. Wang Qi will launch a war between the two countries for a mere 50 taels of silver."

Akabane Tsunade said: "We must know that the current Great Zhou is in constant turmoil, and there are many local forces that oppose Wang Qi. Therefore, this condition is the most suitable for us."

Uesugi Hoshihide was also thinking carefully.

This condition was analyzed by Akabane Tsunaaki, and it was indeed somewhat acceptable.After all, the Wa Kingdom, like the Great Zhou Dynasty, concentrated all the power behind the royal family, so the concentration of the power of the Wa Kingdom would give it the confidence to go to war with the Qi Kingdom.

Abe Kiyomasa was fearful and restrained, and did not dare to go to war with Qi State for the sake of his subordinate Saburo.But from Uesugi's point of view, once the royal family centralized power, he would go to war with Wang Qi at all costs.

Of course, this is because their positions are different, and their considerations are also different.

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Teacher, since that's the case, tomorrow morning, I will go to see Wang Qi and reach an agreement with Wang Qi."

Akabane Gangxian said: "The crown prince made a decisive decision, which is admirable. There are still some minor problems in this matter, which must be thoroughly resolved with Wang Qi. Otherwise, we will never agree to make confessions year after year."

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Teacher, is there any other small problem?"

Akabane Tsunaxian said: "The matter of becoming a minister to Wang Qi was a decision made by the shogunate general Abe Kiyomasa. The whole country knows about this matter. People in the country will scold Abe Kiyomasa when they scold him. They will not criticize the Emperor, nor will they be disappointed .”

"Nowadays it involves paying tribute every year. As a treaty, this matter must be a secret treaty, no documents are signed, and no announcement is made to the public. In short, my Japanese country sends 50 taels of silver to Wang Qi every year."

"Even if this matter is discovered, you can find a reason to evade it. Otherwise, once the document is signed, once the matter is confirmed, for the people of Japan, they will inevitably scold the emperor one after another, and even think that the emperor is servile."

"This is not conducive to us gathering people's hearts."

Akabane Tsuna's conspicuous eyes shone with a command light, and said: "What I mentioned is a prerequisite for reaching a treaty."

Uesugi Hoshihide praised: "The teacher's plan is really meticulous. Yes, this must be considered. The matter of surrendering to the minister is Abe Kiyoshi who bears the infamy. We will not bear more infamy."

Akabane Tsunaxian said: "There is another reason."

Uesugi Hoshihide said: "What reason?"

Akabane Tsunasuke said: "Since we have not signed a treaty on this matter, we have not made a text. When we tear up the treaty, Wang Qi will be dumb and eat Coptis chinensis, and he will not be able to tell. We can turn our faces and refuse to admit it. This is mine. Consider it, and it will be beneficial to us at that time."

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

Uesugi Hoshihide became excited when he heard it, and when he looked at Akabane Tsunaaki, he was more grateful, stood up and bowed and said: "Teacher is far-sighted, planning for my royal family, student, thank you teacher."

Akabane Tsunaxian also stood up and returned the salute, "Crown Prince, this is what I should do."

The two sat down again.

Uesugi Xingxiu's face was full of anticipation and excitement, wishing to see Wang Qi immediately and get Wang Qi's support.Then, he returned to Wa country earlier, and wiped out Abe Qingzheng earlier.

The two agreed on something, so they rested in the posthouse, and went to see Wang Qi when they went up tomorrow.

Chapter 727: The Lesser of Two Evils

The next day, early in the morning.

After Wang Qi woke up, he continued to do morning exercises as usual.This is a habit he has developed a long time ago. No matter how cold the winter is, no matter how high the summer is, he will practice diligently.

In the east in the early morning, a touch of fish-belly white rises, followed by the rising sun, and everything recovers.Wang Qi was facing the rising sun, and the Purple Pole Meridian was running to the extreme at this moment, and the purple light in his eyes was flowing, and it was full of brilliance, which made people daunting.

His skills became more and more profound.

After Wang Qi half-stepped into the grand master realm, Wang Qi's strength is still steadily improving.Although the improvement is slow, it is still visible. This has infinitely approached the realm of the Grand Master.

After the sun had completely risen, Wang Qi and the Ziji Meridian collected his energy and jumped off the roof.He took a deep breath and began to practice. Now that the Dragon Elephant Sutra is in Wang Qi's hands, his fists are powerful and mighty, and he can even hear the roar of Qi and blood circulating.

The Dragon Elephant Sutra is rigid and fierce, while Taiji is both rigid and soft. From the Dragon Elephant Sutra to Taiji, and then from Taiji to Baji, Wang Qi practiced martial arts one by one, and there was no hindrance in the change of moves.

After a round of boxing practice, Wang Qi felt refreshed all over, but his stomach was already growling.

Now he has a great appetite.

Eat meat every meal, and the appetite is very large.

Because it is on the way to break through to the grand master level, the consumption required is very high.

After Wang Qi washed up and had breakfast, he went to the study as usual and began to look through the submitted memorials.Now the area under the Qi State is huge, covering six prefectures. There are many things in the six departments, and it is thanks to the six departments to deal with them. So when it comes to Wang Qi, there are already many, many fewer.

If not, Wang Qi would have too many government affairs to deal with even if he stayed in Linzi, not to mention leaving Linzi.

This is also the benefit of Zhu Shanchang taking charge of government affairs.

While Wang Qi was handling government affairs, Li Wuji entered and reported: "Your Highness, from the Wa Kingdom, the Crown Prince of the Wa Kingdom Uesugi Hoshihide and Akabane Tsunaaki ask to see you."

"pass!"

Wang Qi gave an order.

Li Wuji turned around to inform, Wang Qi's mouth curled into a smile.Yesterday he deliberately stimulated Uesugi Hoshihide, but if Uesugi Hoshihide had a little idea, he would not allow Abe Kiyomasa to continue to sit in power, because continuing to allow Abe Kiyomasa to expand his power would really usurp the throne.

Now that Uesugi Hoshihide is here, I believe Uesugi Hoshihide and Akabane Tsunaki have already made a decision.

Not long after, the sound of footsteps came, Uesugi Hoshihide and Akabane Tsunaaki entered together.

After the two stood still, they knelt down and saluted Wang Qi respectfully.

Wang Qi waved the two of them to stand up, and asked: "Uesugi Xingxiu, are you planning to resign and leave this time?"

"no!"

Uesugi Hoshihide shook his head and answered.

Wang Qi snorted and asked, "Then, why are you here?"

Uesugi Xingxiu said in a deep voice: "I am here this time, hoping to seek the help of the King of Qi, to help the imperial family of the Japanese kingdom to put order out of chaos, and to put an end to the chaotic situation of Abe Qingzheng in the shogunate."

Wang Qi thought to himself that the fish had taken the bait.

Sure enough, it is here.

Wang Qi's face was solemn, and he said calmly: "For this king, Abe's uprightness is not a problem. It's just Uesugi Xingxiu, what can your country give me?"

Uesugi Xingxiu replied: "Reporting to the King of Qi, Wa Kingdom, I would like to be a vassal to you. In addition, Wa Kingdom pays 50 taels of silver to Qi State every year. This is the condition of my Wa Kingdom."

When Wang Qi heard it, he immediately laughed and said, "No problem, I can promise you."

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "King Qi, the Wa Kingdom is willing to pay tribute, but the matter of paying tribute every year cannot be publicized. Besides, there is no document for this matter."

Wang Qi said: "Impossible!"

Uesugi Xingxiu said sternly: "The king of Qi is powerful, and our Japanese country dare not resist. If so, why is the king of Qi worried? Could it be that the king of Qi is not confident?"

Wang Qi narrowed his eyes and said, "It's not that this king is not confident, it's that the Japanese are shameless, and the lower limit of the Japanese is beyond my imagination. People in the Japanese country have always been unfaithful."

"For example, your Japanese country has long respected Da Zhou as the suzerain state, but secretly, you have been planning to get rid of the fact that Da Zhou is your suzerain state."

"For example, you send overseas students to Dazhou to learn better ideas and systems. In the end, everyone uses the knowledge they have learned to deal with Dazhou."

"I can't think of such a person. What wouldn't you do? That's why you Japanese people are afraid of prestige but not morality. If that's the case, naturally you have to follow the rules."

Speaking of this, Wang Qi's eyes were burning, and he said: "Could it be that your plan is to fool me, let me help you destroy Abe Qingzheng in Japan, and then turn your face and deny anyone. After all, there is no document or signed text. If you deny it flatly, then the king can't do anything about it, right?"

Uesugi Hoshihide's cheeks twitched, he quickly shook his head and said, "Of course not, we definitely don't have this idea." "

At this moment, Uesugi Hoshihide was a little anxious.

He didn't expect that Wang Qi could see through their thoughts at a glance, making Uesugi Xingxiu very difficult to deal with.But once the text is signed, it is tantamount to being recorded.

Once it breaks out, it will be extremely detrimental to the Wa country.

Akabane Tsunaaki took the words and said: "King Qi, we didn't sign the document because we were actually considering the domestic situation. Once the news spreads, the hearts of the people in the country may boil, and at that time, the emperor's rule may also be shaken."

Wang Qidao: "It's very simple. After signing the text, the king will not publicize it to the outside world. This signed treaty means that both parties will keep a copy, and then keep it separately, and will not announce it to the outside world."

"Anyway, the money offered by the Wa country every year is transported every year. I accept it, and I will not publicize the money. In this way, it is the best of both worlds."

"Uesugi Xingxiu, this is the king's condition. You must sign a document. If you are willing to agree, then cooperate. If you are not willing, then let it go, and this king will not force it."

Wang Qidao: "For this king, it's really not worth wasting money on the country of Wa, which is a tiny place."

Akabane Tsuna sighed heartily.

Wang Qi's intention was clearly to decide them, that is, to think that they had no other choice.

Now in the hands of Emperor Shotoku, there are some forces loyal to the imperial family.It's just that this power, compared to the power of Abe's integrity, the power of the royal family is not a little bit worse.

If you don't use external force, you can't break the situation at all.

Akabane Tsunaaki nodded towards Uesugi Hoshihide, signaling Uesugi Hoshihide's agreement.

Uesugi Xingxiu took a deep breath, and said: "King Qi, we agreed. The Wa Kingdom pays tribute every year, 50 taels of silver every year. This matter has also been signed. But how does King Qi plan to help us? Send troops Support, or take other measures. Abe Kiyoshi is here, but it is difficult to deal with."

This is the most critical.

It is not an easy task to deal with Abe Kiyomi, and one must be cautious.

Wang Qi said: "Once this king sends troops, Abe Kiyomasa will definitely be vigilant. The way to deal with Abe Kiyomasa, I have already thought of for you, is to invite you into the urn."

"Emperor Shotoku, find a reason to hold a banquet in the palace, and invite Abe Kiyomasa to the palace. Of course, other reasons can also be used to invite Abe Kiyomasa to enter the palace, and then assassinate Abe Kiyomasa."

"After killing Abe Kiyomasa, it will be much easier to deal with the general shogunate. Without Abe Kiyomasa, it shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"

Wang Qidao: "If Abe Kiyomasa dies and you still can't control the situation, it will be too disappointing."

"impossible!"

Akabane Tsunaaki spoke immediately.

With a faint smile on the corner of Wang Qi's mouth, he said, "Why is it impossible?"

Akabane Tsunaxian said: "Beside Abe Kiyomasa, there is also a great master. Although he doesn't know his realm, but the royal family judges that this person is very likely to be a master of the Grand Master realm, and he is a Shintoist."

"At least for now, I don't know which great master in the Shinto religion it is. In the past, those who assassinated Abe Kiyomasa were all killed, and then the bodies were thrown out in the sun for three days, and finally thrown into the mountains to feed wild beasts and wolves."

Akabane Tsunaxian said: "With the whole person present, it is impossible to assassinate Abe Kiyomasa."

Wang Qidao: "Are you sure there is only one person?"

Akabane Tsunade said: "There must be only one person, and the great master of Shintoism has been sitting in the general's shogunate. The court only knows about this matter, but has not locked the candidate. After all, the royal family cannot interfere in Shintoism."