Anti-Qing: Starting from the Jintian Uprising

Chapter 499 The Lion's Mouth (8K)

"Besides that, order someone to investigate Chai Zhixin's family situation!"

"Chai Zhixin died in office. The court needs to take care of his family and give them some preferential treatment..."

Li Yi opened his mouth and continued to give orders.

Although Li Yi was a petty person who would take revenge for any slight, it was also true that he never treated his meritorious officials unfairly and was quite generous.

Otherwise, when he was conquering the world, there wouldn't be so many people willing to be loyal to him.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhong, who was standing by, nodded to show that he understood, then turned around and left.

Li Yi turned his gaze to Li Zai and continued to test his homework.

……

Woo! Woo!

A whistle sounded, accompanied by the hissing sound of the steam engine releasing air, and a train slowly pulled into the Beijing Station.

Inside the carriage, Chen Xin sat by the window, flipping through a newspaper in his hand in the sunlight, looking relaxed.

On the table in front of him, there was an exquisite teacup with steaming tea in it.

Unlike the crowded and cramped ordinary carriages, Chen Xin was riding in the VIP carriage of the train.

Not only is it spacious and comfortable, everyone has their own small box, and all kinds of drinks and food are provided free of charge.

However, the ticket price for this VIP carriage is much more expensive than that for ordinary carriages, almost dozens of times more expensive.

As the train stopped, the tea in the cup on the table in front of Chen Xin shook noticeably and some of it spilled out.

Closing the newspaper in his hand and putting it down, Chen Xin walked out of the small compartment and walked towards the door under the guidance of the attendant.

After getting off the car, Chen Xin saw the person coming to greet him at a glance.

He was a middle-aged man wearing a Zhongshan suit, gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, and a kind face.

Of course, the Zhongshan suit in this world was naturally designed by Li Yi.

To put it in professional terms, His Majesty the Emperor designed new clothing by combining the design features of Chinese and Western clothing, with the purpose of simplicity, convenience and comfort.

Appointed as "work outfit" by Li Yi!
It means what you wear when you work.

As soon as this new work uniform came out, it caused quite a craze throughout the Tang Dynasty.

Many people began to rush to customize their clothes.

Although to some extent, such clothes are not in accordance with etiquette.

But since the clothes were designed by the emperor, it is not a question of whether the clothes conform to etiquette.

It’s a problem that the ritual talisman doesn’t match the clothes!

The middle-aged man saw Chen Xin at a glance and took the initiative to step forward to greet him.

"Haha, it's classmate Chen Xin, right?"

"Let me introduce myself. I'm your teacher. My last name is Wu. You can call me Teacher Wu or Old Wu!"

Seeing this, Chen Xin didn't dare to call Lao Wu directly, and quickly walked forward and said.

"Hello, Mr. Wu. Thank you for coming to the train station to pick me up."

Teacher Wu said with a smile on his face.

"Hey, it's nothing."

"Talents like you are sought after by universities across the country."

"Since you have chosen our Capital University, then we at Capital University will naturally not treat you unfairly."

"Come on, I'll take you to report to school!"

Chen Xin nodded, then quickly followed and walked out of the train station with Teacher Wu.

Chen Xin was from Jiangsu Province. He showed a very good talent for mathematics since he was a child. Since he was old enough to understand, he followed his father, a pawnshop accountant, to do accounts for his employer.

While his father was working, he also used the opportunity to teach him arithmetic.

When Chen Xin was twelve years old, he borrowed money to send him to a public middle school with rich teaching staff.

Well, it's no secret that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty attached great importance to science, mathematics and other subjects. Since Chen Xin has this talent, his father would not let him waste it even if he had to sell everything he had.

During his time at school, Chen Xin showed considerable talent. He could learn and master any difficult problem in no time, as if mathematics had opened a door just for him.

After completing a few years of high school studies, Chen Xin was recommended by his teacher to participate in a nationwide mathematics competition, where he successfully won first place.

And the results are far ahead of other contestants.

Afterwards, he was sought after by several top universities in the Tang Dynasty, all of which wanted him to enroll in their universities.

In the end, Chen Xin chose Beijing University, which offered the highest price and had the richest educational resources.

Well, Capital University directly allocated him a house near the school, and also gave him a scholarship of 500 silver dollars.

You know, the campus of Capital University is in the inner city of the capital, and it is in the best location. The price of a house there is at least several hundred silver dollars.

Even the travel expenses for his trip from Jiangsu to Beijing were paid by Beijing University.

You will sit directly in the VIP car!

This treatment is quite generous.

The two walked out of the station one after the other and came to the gate.

Teacher Wu took Chen Xin to a car and said with a smile.

"Get in the car!"

"This is the principal's private car. I am taking advantage of you, teacher. Otherwise, it is not easy to ride in the principal's car."

As he spoke, Teacher Wu even personally opened the car door for Chen Xin and invited him to get in.

With a click, the car door closed.

The car started slowly and headed towards the city of Beijing.

Chen Xin sat in the car, observing the scenery on both sides of the road through the window.

Looking at the street lights, green belts, and skyscrapers towering into the sky, Chen Xin couldn't help but be amazed.

The capital city is indeed extraordinary!
Although he went to school in Suzhou before, Suzhou's development speed is not slow.

However, compared with Beijing, Suzhou really has two completely different feelings.

When in Suzhou, Chen Xin walked on the road and what he could feel was comfort, pleasure, and the gentle water-like feeling of the Jiangnan water town.

But in the capital, what Chen Xin could feel was heat, vigor, and the passion and enthusiasm to work hard.

When it comes to the capital city, there are only two words that come to Chen Xin's mind: "flowers in bloom and fire boiling."

He could feel that everything was really giving way to development, and society as a whole was moving in a good direction. Even if there were some minor problems, they would not affect the overall situation.

Looking at all this, Chen Xin couldn't help but think that the prosperous times described in history books were most likely like what he saw before him?
Suddenly, the expression on Chen Xin's face froze, because he suddenly saw a group of marching people gathering on the road ahead.

These people, both men and women, are all wearing student uniforms, and their youthful vitality is visible to the naked eye.

These students were holding banners and flags in their hands, and their faces were flushed as they shouted something loudly.

"Send the troops! Attack Japan!"

"Let the Japanese pay for their atrocities!"

"Conquer the sun! Conquer the sun!"

"Punish the murderer severely! Let the Japanese pay with blood!"

"..."

Chen Xin subconsciously looked at Teacher Wu beside him and asked.

"Teacher Wu, what happened in Beijing?"

“Why are there so many people marching in the streets?”

Teacher Wu glanced out the car window, then looked away.

"Xiao Chen, you may not know that some time ago, Japan sent back news that the Tang Dynasty's ambassador to Japan was assassinated in the street."

"After the students heard the news, they were filled with righteous indignation. They organized a demonstration and demanded that the Tang Dynasty punish the murderer severely!"

"Well, among these students marching, many are your alumni..."

Students are the easiest group to motivate!

They are young and passionate, impulsive and reckless, and the education they are receiving now contains quite obvious nationalist brainwashing propaganda.

Therefore, these students could easily be instigated to participate in marches and demand that the court take a tough stance against foreign enemies.

And this is public opinion!
Chen Xinwen just nodded thoughtfully.

Then, he withdrew his gaze from the car window, and the car drove all the way to the campus of Beijing University.

After arriving at Jingcheng University, Chen Xin was first taken to report, and then taken to meet the president.

Teacher Wu said as he led the way.

"The president is not only the president of our university, he also holds an official title in the Ministry of Education."

"Every day I'm very busy. It's only because you came today. Otherwise, it would be difficult to see the principal."

Chen Xinwen just nodded, feeling very fortunate.

Soon, the two of them arrived outside an office, and Teacher Wu raised his hand and knocked on the door.

Then, the two were welcomed in by a secretary and walked to a table together.

Behind the table sat an old man wearing a Zhongshan suit with a pen in his chest pocket. He looked quite elegant and easy-going.

This man's name is Song Yi. He is the president of Jingcheng University and the deputy director of the Textbook Review Bureau of the Tang Dynasty Ministry of Education.

From the third rank!
With his official position, he is considered to be a well-known figure even in the entire capital.

"Chen Xin is here?"

"sit down!"

"Well, Teacher Wu, take a seat too!"

After the two of them sat down, Song Yi arranged for his secretary to make tea.

Then he continued to speak to Chen Xin.

"Chen Xin, I am very pleased that you chose our Jingcheng University."

"I believe that our Jingcheng University will not let you regret your choice today."

"With the faculty and educational resources of our Capital University, we will definitely give you a better future."

After a slight pause, Song Yi continued.

"As long as your grades are good, the school will not be stingy with scholarships and various subsidies."

"In the future, I can even recommend you to study at some of the top research institutes in the Tang Dynasty..."

Today's Tang Dynasty, thanks to Li Yi's emphasis on science and technology, has not only invested heavily in education, but has also invested in a number of research institutes in the country.

There are researchers in physics, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, astronomy, materials science...

It can be described as diverse!
These research institutes not only have talents trained by Datang itself, but also have recruited many top scientists from the West.

Well, scientists are also human beings, with emotions and desires. If you can’t dig deeper, it’s probably because you didn’t pay enough.

As long as enough money is paid, I dare not say all of it can be mined, but at least 70% to 80% can be mined.

Song Yi then talked to Chen Xin for a while before letting them leave.

Before leaving, Song Yi took out the pen from his chest pocket, handed it to Chen Xin, and then said.

"Chen Xin, this is the gift from the principal to you, my student."

"I hope you can remember to show up in school, study hard, strive to stand out as soon as possible, and make more contributions to the development of Datang."

Chen Xin took the pen handed over by the principal with both hands and said seriously.

"Don't worry, Principal. I understand!"

"I will definitely not let you down, Principal!"

Song Yi nodded, smiling.

Teacher Wu took Chen Xin out of the principal's office, and then took Chen Xin to the school dormitory to check in.

The school treats students like Chen Xin very well.

The dormitory he lived in was not a multi-person room, but a single room.

And it's a single room with a private bathroom.

The two walked to the door of the room, and Teacher Wu reached out and turned on the light in the room.

In an instant, the entire room was illuminated inside and out, as bright as day.

"Just wait and see!"

"In order to facilitate your study at night, the school has equipped your room with electric lights."

"Well, the school covers the electricity and water bills. You don't have to pay a penny..."

Although Datang's electric lights and tap water are still relatively luxuries today, Datang also provides great support to schools.

Very privileged on so many levels!

Well, how does the saying go? No matter how hard it is, education cannot be as hard as it is.

Li Yi is really implementing this matter!
……

Japan, Edo!
The sea water is blue, like a gorgeous sapphire.

A breeze blew, creating ripples on the sea.

Fishermen are casting their nets in small boats.

The fishing net was thrown out and spread out on the sea, then slowly sank.

Soon, the fishermen on the boat began to collect the nets, and with bursts of shouting, the fishing nets were gradually collected.

The fishermen couldn't help but smile as they looked at the fish struggling in the nets.

"The net is full of fish. We must have a good harvest this time. Come on, everyone! Work harder!"

The leading man shouted loudly, and a group of fishermen began to work together to collect the nets.

With a burst of shouting, the fishing net was gradually pulled up.

The fish struggling in the net became more and more obvious!
"Quick! Move quickly!"

Another round of shouting.

Finally, the fishing net was successfully collected.

Looking at the fish being poured into the hold, the fishermen couldn't help but smile.

Just at this moment, a shrill whistle sounded.

The deep, powerful and penetrating sound of the whistle echoed throughout the entire sea.

The fishermen subconsciously put down their work and looked in the direction where the sound came from.

Suddenly, a black spot appeared on the blue sea.

The black spots gradually grew larger and turned out to be ships.

However, these ships are not ordinary fishing boats or merchant ships, but all steel warships.

Although the steel armor is coated with anti-rust paint, it still reflects cold light under the sunlight.

On the deck of the ship, the outline of the gun platform was very obvious, and the black muzzle made people feel frightened at a glance.

Black smoke kept floating out of the ship's chimney.

The huge warships as big as mountains stretch across the sea, giving people a great sense of oppression.

Seeing the warships getting closer, the fishermen couldn't help but feel weak in the knees.

"Oh my God, what is this?"

"It's... it's the warships of the Tang Dynasty!" "The Tang Dynasty has sent warships to Japan..."

In the chaos, the Japanese fishermen couldn't help but shout at the top of their lungs, and then drove their boats back to the dock where they came from.

Soon, as the fishing boats returned, the news of the Tang fleet's arrival in Japan began to spread like wildfire inside and outside Edo Castle.

The entire Edo Castle was instantly plunged into panic.

On the streets, you can see pedestrians and merchants walking hurriedly everywhere.

Many places are in chaos!
……

The Shogun's official residence!

Several shogunate elders quickly gathered together to meet.

"The Tang Dynasty's fleet has arrived off the coast of Jiangtai!"

"According to the notification from the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty's Bohai Sea Fleet will conduct live-fire exercises in the waters off Jiangwai in the next period of time..."

Ando Nobumasa said with a grim expression.

"What exactly is the Tang Dynasty planning to do? Didn't the shogunate say it would give the Tang Dynasty an explanation? Is the Tang Dynasty sending a fleet?"

Masahiro Abe looked obviously nervous.

Although the Tang Dynasty’s fleet is currently only conducting live-fire exercises, it is unknown when the exercises will become real.

Once the Tang Dynasty really takes action against Japan, the shogunate may not be able to resist!
Well, the shogunate couldn’t even defeat the invading British fleet that had traveled a long way, so the Tang Dynasty had to step in to complete the peace talks.

Not to mention the Tang Dynasty!
The gap between the two sides is really too big.

"My Lords, what should our shogunate do next?"

"I heard that many students in the capital of the Tang Dynasty are demonstrating and demanding that the Tang Dynasty send troops to Japan..."

The capital of the Tang Dynasty is the political center of East Asia and Southeast Asia, and countless people are paying attention to the developments in the capital.

It is impossible to conceal such a big event as a demonstration!
In fact, to a certain extent, the student demonstrations were also a form of propaganda and diplomatic pressure by the Tang Dynasty.

Otherwise, without the tacit approval of the court, the march would have been suppressed as soon as it began.

When everyone heard this, they all looked at the person who spoke.

It was the contemporary Shogun, Tokugawa Iemochi.

Tokugawa Iemochi's face was full of panic and fear, and the young man was unable to control his emotions well.

Upon hearing this, everyone could not help but remain silent.

At this time, Masamune Hotta finally spoke.

"Everyone, let me go and negotiate with the Tang Dynasty!"

"I think that if we can give an explanation to the Tang Dynasty and meet its demands, the Tang Dynasty may not necessarily mobilize troops against Japan..."

He was the one who was in charge of the negotiations between the shogunate and the Tang Dynasty.

Now that the Tang army is approaching, Horida Masamune naturally has no choice but to fight.

Everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they heard this.

Horita Masamune continued.

"Before I set off, the shogunate should prepare a batch of wine, meat and delicacies in advance. The more the better, to reward the troops."

"I'll take it with me when I leave..."

Although it was clear that the Tang Dynasty was here to cause trouble for Japan, the Tokugawa shogunate still had to prepare supplies to reward the army in order to appease the Tang Dynasty in the face of the aggressive Tang Dynasty fleet.

They didn't dare to break off relations with the Tang Dynasty!
Upon hearing this, Tokugawa Iemochi just nodded to indicate yes.

Horida Masamune seemed to have remembered something and continued to ask.

"By the way, how is the assassin's confession going?"

"If there's no problem, I'll take them all with me."

Upon hearing this, Ando Nobumasa, who was in charge of interrogating the assassin, immediately stood up and nodded.

"Don't worry, Horita-kun. The assassins' confessions have been compiled."

"The complete chain of evidence has also been prepared!"

"In addition, we are also preparing to arrest important figures of the anti-Qing Dynasty faction..."

Upon hearing this, Masamune Horida breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

……

Li Wu, commander of the Bohai Fleet of the Tang Dynasty, and Zhao Xinpei, the new Tang Dynasty ambassador to Japan, stood on the deck of the Bohai Fleet's flagship, Weiyuan.

At this time, the Weiyuan is conducting live-fire exercises!

boom! Boom boom!

The deafening roar of the naval guns continued, and the recoil was transmitted through the hull into the sea water, leaving obvious ripples on the sea surface.

The shells fell into the water, creating columns of water, and the surface of Edo Bay was filled with mist with a distinct fishy smell.

Accompanied by the sound of artillery fire, the two looked towards the distant Edo Port.

Zhao Xinpei looked at the artillery position on the port, then turned around and asked.

"Commander Li, if our army wants to attack Edo, can the fleet destroy the Japanese artillery?"

Upon hearing this, Li Wu just nodded and said.

"Don't worry, Lord Zhao. If a war really breaks out, with the power of our naval guns, one round of shooting will silence the artillery."

"The cement grade used by Japan to build the fort was just the most common civilian cement, which was not very strong."

"And the overall structure is just cement and bricks and stones, without any steel reinforcement."

"Fortifications of this level can only withstand solid shells and small-caliber explosive shells at best. They are no different from paper in front of our army's 270mm naval guns."

The artillery battery at Edo Port was completed with the assistance of the Tang Dynasty.

Since the Tang Dynasty helped the shogunate build artillery batteries, it would naturally not leave any backup plans.

Zhao Xinpei nodded when he heard this, and said, "That's a relief."

While the two were talking, a navy soldier came to report.

"Report, Your Excellency the Commander, the Tokugawa Shogunate has sent an envoy to see you!"

Li Wu turned his head and looked at Zhao Xinpei, then said.

"Go and bring the person here!"

Upon hearing this, the soldier clasped his fists and left.

Soon, they brought Masamune Horida over.

As soon as Masamune Horida arrived on the deck, he hurriedly bowed and saluted from a distance.

"The Japanese shogunate's elder councilor, Masamune Horita, pays homage to the angel of the upper country!"

The Japanese have no other advantages except that they know how to kneel.

This time, Masamune Horida knelt very neatly.

Zhao Xinpei was unmoved by this and just spoke with a cold face.

"Haha, I wonder why your Excellency has come here?"

Well, he didn't ask Masamune Hotta to get up from the ground.

Seeing this, Masamune Horida continued to kneel on the ground and just spoke.

"In reply to the angel, I am here to reward the troops."

"Second, to explain to the Tang Dynasty that Ambassador Chai's assassination was just an accident and was definitely not intentional by the shogunate."

"Now, the shogunate has arrested the assassin and is preparing to capture the mastermind. We will definitely give the Tang Dynasty a satisfactory explanation!"

"We also ask the Tang Dynasty to calm down its wrath and refrain from resorting to war, lest it damage the peace between the two countries!"

Masamune Horita's attitude was very upright.

Zhao Xinpei's expression looked better after hearing this.

Zhao Xinpei took a few steps forward to help Horita Masamune up, and then continued.

"The Tang ambassador must not die in vain. The real culprit behind this must be brought to justice and taken to Tang to stand trial!"

Zhao Xinpei's words have two meanings.

One is that the Tang Dynasty wants the murderer, and the other is that the Tang Dynasty needs compensation.

These two are indispensable!

Hearing this, Horida Masamune took a deep breath.

"I was a good friend of Ambassador Chai when he was alive. I am deeply saddened by Ambassador Chai's death."

"The shogunate is willing to compensate for this!"

Zhao Xinpei looked better and took Horita Masamune into the conference room of the Weiyuan.

Li Wu nodded to the adjutant next to him, entrusted him with the task of commanding the fleet exercise, and then followed Zhao Xinpei into the conference room.

Well, he will be the bad guy in the next negotiations.

As the new Tang Dynasty ambassador to Japan, Zhao Xinpei will continue to work in Japan.

Therefore, it is not good to make the relationship with the shogunate too strained.

In this case, naturally someone is needed to play the role of the bad guy.

Yes, it’s Li Wu, the representative of the military!

The three of them entered the conference room one after another. After Zhao Xinpei and Li Wu took their seats, Zhao Xinpei invited them several times before Horida Masamune dared to sit down.

However, although Masamune Horida sat down, he only sat halfway.

The expression on his face was visibly restrained.

As soon as they sat down, Li Wu crossed his legs and put them on the table, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth without even looking at Masamune Horida sitting opposite him.

A guard at the side came forward and lit a cigarette for Li Wu with a match.

Li Wu took a deep puff of his cigarette, and the cigarette butt flickered.

He opened his mouth and blew out a puff of smoke towards Horita Masamune who was standing opposite him, then spoke.

"Tell me, what compensation can the shogunate give to the Tang Dynasty?"

"If the compensation is not enough, I will not agree to it!"

Masamune Horita doesn't smoke, and was choked by the smoke exhaled by Li Wu.

But he didn't dare to say anything more. He just pursed his lips and then spoke.

"The shogunate is willing to compensate the Tang Dynasty and Ambassador Chai's family for this matter."

"A total of 100,000 Tang Dynasty silver dollars!"

"Moreover, the shogunate is willing to posthumously confer a Japanese title on Ambassador Chai to recognize his outstanding contributions to the traditional friendship between the Tang Dynasty and Japan..."

Upon hearing this, Li Wu put out the half-smoked cigarette in his hand in the ashtray, and then sneered with disdain.

"What about sending beggars away?"

"One hundred thousand silver dollars? That's not even enough to pay for the coal needed for my Bohai Fleet to go out once."

"Besides, who cares about your crappy Japanese title?"

"Ambassador Chai died in office, sacrificing his life for his country. The Tang Dynasty will naturally confer upon him a Tang title posthumously."

Upon hearing this, Horida Masamune thought to himself that this was indeed the case.

He knew that they would not be able to easily defeat the Tang Dynasty this time. Fortunately, the shogunate was already prepared for heavy losses.

"Whatever conditions the Tang Dynasty has, just put them forward, and the shogunate will do its best to meet them!"

Horita Masamune took a deep breath and said.

Upon hearing this, Li Wu stopped talking and handed the stage to Zhao Xinpei.

Seeing this, Zhao Xinpei stretched out a few fingers and said.

"First, the real culprit behind the assassination of Ambassador Chai must be severely punished. No matter who he is, the Tang Dynasty must make him pay the price."

"Second, the shogunate must compensate for the death of Ambassador Chai and bear the military expenses required for the deployment of the Tang Bohai Fleet, a total of 1000 million silver dollars!"

"Third, from now on, the Tokugawa Shogunate must open all inland areas to the Tang Dynasty, allowing Tang merchants, monks and Taoists to travel freely to do business, preach, build schools, etc."

Before this, although Japan was also one of the markets for Tang Dynasty's commodity dumping, the shogunate always implemented a policy of seclusion.

There were only a few open ports, and Tang merchants were not allowed to leave the open cities at will and enter the inland of Japan.

As the suzerain state, the Tang Dynasty could not force it too much, so the dumping was not smooth.

Now, Datang is preparing to take advantage of the assassination of Chai Zhixin to completely open up the Japanese market.

"Fourth, Ambassador Chai was assassinated in Kyoto, so the Tang Dynasty must establish a concession in Kyoto and station troops there."

The reason why the Tang Dynasty stationed troops in Kyoto, Japan was actually to be able to control the Japanese emperor nearby.

If the Tokugawa shogunate is not controlled by the Tang Dynasty, then the Tang Dynasty can support the emperor at any time to suppress the shogunate.

Politics is all about balance!
"Fifth, the Japanese emperor will step down from the throne and be called the ruler of Japan."

"From now on, every succession to the throne of Japan must first obtain the imperial decree of the Tang Emperor."

"Sixth, in order to protect the safety of Tang's expatriates in Japan, Tang will set up a military port in Edo and station a fleet. I hope the shogunate will cooperate with Tang."

"Seventh, the Tang Dynasty wants to obtain the rights to develop mineral resources in Japan, including Iwami Silver Mine."

In fact, the Iwami Silver Mine of this era is almost exhausted. Currently, the minerals that can be produced by the Iwami Silver Mine are probably mainly copper, and the value of the mine is actually limited.

However, Japan still has some other mineral resources that are worth developing.

"Eighth, the Ainu people on Ezo Island have already submitted to the Tang Dynasty and become its vassal. Japan is no longer allowed to continue to use its military force against Ezo Island."

Ezo Island was renamed Hokkaido after the Meiji Restoration, and it was also after that that Japan carried out large-scale immigration to develop Ezo Island.

Before that, Ezo Island was not important!

It was not difficult for the Tokugawa shogunate to accept that the Tang Dynasty asked Japan to stop invading Ezo Island.

It is also a fact that the Ainu people paid tribute to the Tang Dynasty, but the process is still going through.

Precisely because of this, the Tang Dynasty was prepared to take advantage of Chai Zhixin's assassination to completely cut off Japan's claws reaching out to Ezo Island.

Even further dismember Japan!
Completely resolve the considerable threat posed by Japan.

After saying that, Zhao Xinpei picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip.

After drinking the tea, Zhao Xinpei slowly exhaled and stared at Horita Masamune without blinking.

After hearing the conditions proposed by the Tang Dynasty, Masamune Horida could not help but look conflicted.

Although he had long realized that the Tang Dynasty might make huge demands on the shogunate, he had never imagined that it would go to this extent.

The conditions currently proposed by the Tang Dynasty are really too much!
"Your Excellency, the conditions proposed by the Tang Dynasty are really too much. I'm afraid the shogunate cannot accept them!"

Horita Masamune gritted his teeth.

Before Zhao Xinpei could say anything, Li Wu, who was standing next to him, put his legs down from the table and patted the table and said.

"Can't accept it?"

"Haha, don't you think that Datang is negotiating with you now?"

"Let me tell you, these conditions are the bottom line of our Tang Dynasty."

"Either the shogunate agrees or we go to war!"

"The soldiers of our Great Tang are now waiting for promotions and titles based on their military merits!"

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