Eunuchs who traveled through the Qing Dynasty

Then he let out a light breath, and half of his suspended heart was relieved.Although De is a bit scary, Xiao Ran, who is proficient in medicine, can tell at a glance that this is a sickness, not a so-called curse at all.

Pale complexion, bloodshot eyes, hairy lips, weak voice when speaking, tired expression, coupled with habitually twitching eyelids, these are typical symptoms of beriberi.This disease is a common name, not the usual beriberi, the accurate name in modern medicine is vitamin B syndrome, which can induce multiple neuritis, inflammation and degeneration of peripheral nerve endings, accompanied by edema of lower limbs, numbness of limbs, Symptoms such as muscle atrophy eventually lead to heart failure and death.

Looking at this disease now, as long as an appropriate amount of vitamin B1 is added, it can be resolved and cured. However, at that time, China, Japan and Southeast Asia were once the endemic areas, causing about 10 deaths every year.What Xiao Ran didn't know was that in history, Iemo Tokugawa, his wife and Sachiko Miyazaki all died of beriberi heart disease in the end.

Vitamin B1 deficiency is largely due to unreasonable living habits such as diet, resulting in insufficient vitamin intake.Eating habits may seem minor, but once they are developed, they are difficult to change, and the harm caused should not be just one or two people, but the entire family!No wonder Jizhou Tokugawa's family are all short-lived ghosts. The family's eating structure is seriously unreasonable, so it's no wonder they don't die!

Xiao Ran didn't care much about Tokugawa Iemo's life or death.This guy is just a puppet general.The qualifications are mediocre, and it is not a big job at all. It would be better to hang up.Immediately smiled and said: "What's the matter, the little general is probably not awake yet? Do you want us to wake you up?"

Only then did Iemo Tokugawa realize that there was a Chinese sitting in the tent, who seemed to be about the same age as him.But his expression showed a disproportionate sophistication, and he seemed aggressive when he smiled, which made his heart tremble.Xu Shichang translated Xiao Ran's words, and Tokugawa Iemo's face became even paler. He pointed at Xiao Ran and said, "Lord Jiuga, who is this person?"

Kubo Masasuke was very embarrassed and didn't know how to explain it.Xiao Ran stood up and walked to Iemo Tokugawa, smiling slightly.Then he said word by word: "China, Xiao Ran."

With a simple but eloquent answer, there was a silence in the tent.Tokugawa Iemo kept moving his strangely colored lips, and it took him a long time to hold back a sentence: "It turns out that Kuga Fan...is you who is making trouble! What do you want...to do to me?"

Xiao Ran laughed loudly, and said, "What about you? Your Excellency General, you have overestimated yourself. To be honest, I have no interest in you at all. The only thing that can attract me is the halo of the general on your head .”

Iemo Tokugawa touched his head subconsciously, as if he was afraid that someone would really take his title away.Immediately, anger surged up, and he wanted to say two harsh words.Seeing Kubo Masasuke lowering his head, it was obvious that he didn't intend to help himself, so he had to swallow it back.It took a while before he said: "You want me to withdraw my troops? It's impossible! You encouraged the Jiuga clan to commit rebellion and slaughter several towns in a row. The shogunate... will not let you go!"

Xiao Ran laughed unceasingly, and said: "The shogunate? The shogunate is almost in ruins. Do you need to let it go?" The laughter stopped suddenly, and he narrowed his eyes to stare at Tokugawa Jiamao, and said: "Immediately repair the book and go back to Edo, Ask Tokugawa Yoshiki to negotiate with me. I'll give you three days, if you don't see anyone in three days, tell him to wait to collect your corpse!"

Although Tokugawa Ieshige was a general in name, but the real power in the shogunate was the deputy general Tokugawa Yoshio, and he had to make the final decision.Although Tokugawa Iemo was scared to death.Still holding on, he said, "No, it's impossible! I'm a samurai from the Tokugawa family. I would rather die than write this letter. You don't want to threaten me..."

Xiao Ran sneered and said: "No, you will definitely write it. Because I have not only you in my hand, but also Sachiko Kazuya!"

"Ah!..." Iemo Tokugawa was dumbfounded.He was at the age of first love, he had heard that Kazuya Sachiko was a beautiful beauty, and had admired him for a long time.This time, I was robbed on the way to see my relatives, and I was so depressed that I couldn't eat or drink.Hearing that his future wife actually fell into the other party's hands, he was so angry that he pointed at Xiao Ran and said, "So it was you who did it! You should let her go quickly, otherwise, otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?" Xiao Ran's smile faded, and he said: "Your Excellency, please be clear: I am not negotiating terms with you now, and you don't have the capital. Dare to say one more nonsense, hehe, the princess..."

"Don't, don't! I, I will write!"

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Sachiko and Gongwu are a key part of the plan to combine the public and martial arts, and of course Tokugawa Yoshiko cannot ignore it anyway.On the fourth day, on behalf of the highest decision-making of the shogunate

Xi and Xiao Ran finally sat down at the negotiating table.Until this time, Tokugawa Keirai Kuga's rebellion this time was caused by the Chinese, especially when he heard that the Chinese army had no more than a thousand people, he was extremely shocked.At the same time, I am very puzzled: The Qing Dynasty, which is a country so close, has been ravaged by Western powers in recent years.

Out of guard against Xiao Ran, including the bloody massacre of feudal towns earlier, these contradictions made the atmosphere tense at the beginning of the negotiations.However, after Xiao Ran put out the three conditions of "eradicating the power of respect and arrogance", "promoting the integration of public and military forces", and "resisting the invasion of foreign powers", all problems became much simpler.

In fact, Tokugawa Yoshiki was initially worried that the strength of the Kuga domain would threaten the dominance of the shogunate. After knowing Xiao Ran's true identity, he was relieved.Although this kind of foreign power interferes in the internal affairs of the country and is quite suspected of political aggression, it will not compete for the ruling power of the shogunate.Moreover, the huge allure of those three conditions was enough to make Tokugawa Yoshiki let go of all prejudices against Xiao Ran, including the previous act of massacring the feudal town, which was not enough to be compared.

For him, how to maintain the absolute dominance of the shogunate is the fundamental problem.

Tokugawa Yoshiki is ten years older than Tokugawa Iemo, and he is decisive in dealing with affairs. He is also very much in favor of Western learning, and has always advocated learning foreign advanced technologies and systems.Therefore, I fully agree with some of Xiao Ran's views on state governance, including diplomacy.At present, the shogunate has internal and external troubles, and the crisis is quite serious. Xiao Ran's sudden appearance is an excellent turning point for him.On the other hand, from the exceptionally strong combat effectiveness of Xiao Ran's army, he also realized the necessity of signing an agreement with the Qing government. 1000 people can sweep Honshu Island. If the Qing Dynasty raises troops to suppress it, will there be a way for Japan to survive?

Under the iron fist, the Japanese are best at bowing their heads and obeying their ears. Tokugawa Yoshiki once again confirmed Xiao Ran's judgment.

A consensus was quickly reached on the three aspects of eradicating dissidents, combining public and military forces, and eliminating barbarians. Xiao Ran, as the Qing Dynasty's full-power imperial envoy to Japan, signed the draft "Japan-China Goodwill and Secret Treaty" with Tokugawa Yoshiki. The specific content included China's assistance to the shogunate. The army conquered the most powerful Changzhou Fan and Satsuma Fan in the Zunran faction, and sold new firearms to Japan, prepared coastal defenses, and resisted the invasion of Western powers.

In return, Xiao Ran asked Japan to open four more treaty ports besides Nagasaki, including Shimonoseki, Fukuoka, Songjiang, and Zhuzhou, implement most-favored-nation treatment for China, exempt Chinese merchant ships from all taxes for five years, allow Chinese warships to temporarily requisition ports, and provide Fresh water and food supplies.At the same time, a series of favorable sales policies were also reached on the trade of cotton yarn, cotton cloth and machine tool machinery.

Of course, as the Chinese army providing assistance, the Japanese side has to pay a certain amount of military expenses.Xiao Ran was a relatively shy person, and he was too embarrassed to open his mouth, so he casually asked for 600 million taels of silver. At this price, Tokugawa Yoshiki didn't have to cut open his stomach immediately, so it should be more reasonable.

The secret agreement was successfully signed, but it was only a draft.Although the decision-making power of government affairs is in the hands of the shogunate, according to the rules, it is still necessary to petition the court.Tokugawa Yoshihito discussed with Xiao Ran, and led the troops together with the shogunate army to go to Kyoto. The so-called soldiers are expensive and swift, and at the same time they invited the emperor, they formally conquered the Changzhou and Satsuma domains, catching them by surprise.As long as these two powerful vassals are taken down, the combination of public and martial arts is inevitable.

This proposal was exactly in Xiao Ran's arms.He must go to Kyoto. Emperor Meiji is a hidden danger. In order to ensure the rule of the shogunate and contain the reform forces, he must be killed before he comes to power.

Because of Xiao Ran's suggestion, Kubo Masao also recruited a shogunate director to join him, and it was his duty to conquer the Zunran faction, so he led his subordinates to go excitedly.Tokugawa Jiamao wanted to return to Edo at this time, so he came to discuss with Xiao Ran, asking for the return of Princess He Gong.Xiao Ran looked at the half-dead guy in front of him, and thought he was a good girl, and it would be over when he came to your house.Thinking of Xingzi's pitiful appearance, somehow his heart softened, and he said, "No, I have to send her back to Kyoto first."

Tokugawa Iemo asked urgently: "Why? She is going to marry me anyway! She was almost assassinated on the way from Kyoto to Edo last time, how can she go back to Kyoto?"

Xiao Ran took a deep breath and said, "No reason. I promised to send her home, and I must do it. Keep your word, this is my principle."

Tokugawa Iemo scratched his head anxiously, looking at Tokugawa Yoshiki for help.Qingxi was also a little surprised by Li Ran's attitude, and frowned slightly, but didn't say anything else.

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Chuan Jiamao had no choice but to go to Ai Ai soon.Xiao Ran was about to leave and go back to the camp, so he warmly invited him to the dinner, saying that it was to celebrate the conclusion of the secret agreement, but Xiao Ran couldn't refuse too much.

The banquet was held at the Ueda Clan. In addition to Tokugawa Yoshihiro, Kubo Masaosu and the Ueda Clan daimyo Fujii Ejiro accompanied them.A few geisha dressed up in high buns, holding pipas, zithers, sanxians and sheng instruments, most of which were passed down from China, playing soothing tunes beside them, making it really emotional .

This time Tokugawa Yoshiki did not talk too much about political affairs, but simply asked about the southern form of the Qing Dynasty and some questions about new firearms.

Xiao Ran really doesn't drink very much, after drinking three or five cups, he said he was drunk and stopped drinking.However, the Japanese cuisine is very delicate, cuttlefish sushi, tuna wasabi roll, pan-fried fish fillet, plus delicious miso soup, Xiao Ran's index finger was hooked, and he shook his cheeks and ate it all.

Seeing that the wine was half drunk, Tokugawa Yoshiki clapped his hands, and the geisha next to him quickly knelt up straight, and the tune also rose.The corner door slid open, and several geisha dressed in kimonos walked out, with tall classic haircuts, their faces were smeared pale, and their red mouths looked like they had just eaten a dead child, which made people suspicious. It was still bleeding down.

Kubo Masaosuke and Fujii Ejiro suddenly became excited as if they had been beaten with chicken blood, knelt up straight, and stretched out their hands to beat the time on the small table in front of them.The girls also didn't come out, bowed slightly, and danced the Asakawa Dance.Xiao Ran was depressed for a while, he lacked appreciation for this traditional Japanese style.It's disgusting to look at.Only then hid in the tent to look at Asakawa secretly, and specially asked those geisha to wipe off all the makeup on their faces, otherwise it would be impossible to tell whether it was a human or a ghost.

As a national quintessence of Japan, it seems that Yoshiki Tokugawa has also carefully selected them. These girls have good figures, and their clothes are lifted.A pair of white and slender thighs were exposed, which gradually reached to the waist, and the lower body was unobstructed, and the down was clearly visible.But looking at the face above again, Xiao Ran couldn't help frowning.

At this time, Tokugawa Yoshiki clapped his hands twice again, and a total of six girls walked towards their goals in a tacit understanding.Kubo and Fujii were divided into only one, and the remaining four.Two people serve Tokugawa Yoshiki, and two people serve Xiao Ran.

The music was still humming, two girls swayed to the rhythm and walked to Xiao Ran's side, one of them knelt at Xiao Ran's feet, holding his feet and looking at his face.The other one was even more daring, and directly opened the skirt of the kimono, revealing two plump boobs, rubbing against the back of Xiao Ran's neck.Xiao Ran quickly pushed the two of them away, and said: "Don't worry, don't worry, you two go and remove the makeup on your face first."

In fact, Xiao Ran was not a good bird at all.It's not his character at all to not take advantage of advantages, it's just that the makeup of these two girls makes him feel awkward no matter how he looks at it, and it's not too late to take off the makeup before doing things.But the reaction of the two girls was extremely exaggerated, they knelt down on the ground, shaking terribly.Xiao Ran wondered, "Why are you told to take off your makeup?"

The music stopped immediately.Tokugawa Yoshiki's face also sank.He waved to the two girls, "Come here."

The two girls didn't dare to lift their heads, they barely got up and knelt and walked over, obviously terrified.Xiao Ran thought to herself, could it be that Tokugawa thought I looked down on these two girls and wanted to blame them?Damn, buddy didn't say to refuse!

Just as he was about to explain to Tokugawa Yoshiki, he patted a girl's ass.He signaled her to turn around, then lifted up the skirt of the kimono with one hand, grabbed the chopsticks with the other, and stabbed into the girl's lower body!Very fast.Xiao Ran didn't have time to stop her, the girl let out a scream, collapsed on the ground and twitched uncontrollably.

Xiao Ran stood up abruptly, and said angrily, "Are you fucking crazy?!" Even though he knew that the Japanese were perverted, and even though the girl was also Japanese, this heinous scene happened right under his nose. But if it is not a beast, how can it be seen?

Tokugawa Qingxi didn't change his face, and said with a smile: "These girls are specially prepared for General Xiao, and they are all virgins. But they can't make General Xiao feel happy, so what's the use of them?"

While talking, he ordered another girl to turn her butt up too.The girl was so frightened that her body went limp, Xiao Ran snatched over with a few steps, grabbed the chopsticks from Tokugawa Yoshiki's hand, threw them on the ground fiercely, and shouted: "Enough is enough! A girl needs such an attack." Are you ruthless? Damn it, I’m willing to show my face to eat this meal, not to watch a performance by animals!”

Tokugawa Yoshiki's expression changed immediately.Masaoku Kubo and Ejiro Fujii hurried forward to persuade Xiao Ran to calm down, while telling the girls to back down.Tokugawa Qingxi squinted his eyes and looked at Xiao Ran, then suddenly smiled again, and said: "Why does General Xiao have to be so arrogant because of these servants?"

Xiao Ran

With a bang, he said: "How to punish these people is your own business. I just don't want to do this in front of me. The Chinese people have different hobbies from yours, so it's disgusting!"

Tokugawa Yoshiki stood up, bowed to Xiao Ran first, then shook his hand and said, "Sorry! I did this carelessly. But General Xiao, we are all people who do great things, no matter what You can't cause unnecessary trouble for a woman, right?"

"En? What do you mean?" Xiao Ran's heart moved, the words clearly meant something else, and his eyes immediately widened.

Tokugawa Qingxi quickly smiled and said: "It's nothing, I'm expressing my feelings at the moment, I'm talking too much, General Xiao, don't mind. Between Japan and China, goodwill comes first." He personally helped Xiao Ran to sit down, and ordered to re-play the music and start the banquet. Geisha dancers.

With such a fuss, Xiao Ran still had no interest, so he managed to deal with it for a while, then got up to leave.Tokugawa Yoshiki and the others were still apologizing again and again, and they kept sending them out of the feudal town.Xiao Ran brought Monk Hua and Xu Shichang to watch the camp. Monk Hua saw that Xiao Ran's expression was wrong, and said, "My lord, do these Japanese thieves dare to show any disrespect to you?"

Xiao Ran shook his head, but he was thinking about something else.Tokugawa Yoshiki just now clearly meant something, probably seeing that Xiao Ran insisted on sending Sachiko back to the capital, fearing that it would cause unnecessary incidents and affect the grand plan of combining the military and military.It should be said that his worry is not unreasonable, after all, this is a political marriage, and Sachiko has too many burdens on her body, and there is no room for any mistakes.

In fact, for Xingzi, Xiao Ran felt pity for her because she was similar to Ning Wei and Ning Xin, but he didn't really care about her life or death.It seems that I did not think carefully about this matter, so I secretly made up my mind, and I will send Sachiko back to Edo in the morning.