Because he was receiving the vassal envoys, Yinsi was dressed very formally, wearing a second-layer golden dragon crown on his head, adorning the eighth East Pearl with rubies on it. He wore a stone-green five-clawed dragon python robe, with a ball of five-clawed dragon embroidered on his shoulders, and a string of golden laces strung with coral beads strung from his chest. He wore a golden yellow jade plate, and each piece was embedded with two east Pearls. The top seat was high above it, which was extremely conspicuous.

Kanmi Akai glanced at him when she entered the room and did not dare to look at him much. Although she glanced at him, she also had a general impression. The "Eight Virtue Kings" praised by all officials in the capital had a mustache with a white face and long eyes, which was quite energetic. Although she had a solemn expression, it gave people a feeling of kindness, which seemed to be extremely friendly.

Under the introduction and guidance of the head of the Ministry of Rites, Kinmi Ai and several others respectfully stepped forward to salute. The Qing Dynasty was like a country with a supreme state of the Celestial Empire, and Yinsi was also a prince with a noble status, which was even more than that of the shogun in Edo. They did not have any resistance at all.

After the ceremony, Yinsi raised his hand slightly and said, "The Edo Treaty was signed last year, why did he delay the pilgrimage until now?"

"Return to Prince Lian." Kanmei of Ai bowed and said, "The country is the general shogunate ruler. It is important to pay tribute. I ask the king of my country. The king does not live in Edo, but is in Heian Kyo. After a while, he delayed the season of going to sea. Therefore, after the beginning of the year, he came to pay homage early."

The two Fan family members who were invited to speak in an Edo accent were very difficult to listen to, and they could only stammer and stammer and stammer.

The other party's words were not fulfilled, and the Japanese translator couldn't help but frowned slightly and hurriedly told Kanmi Ai in a low voice about this situation. Kanmi Ai nodded slightly, and he understood that the other party's translator might only be familiar with Nagasaki dialect, because the only one that Japan opens to the outside world is Nagasaki Port.

After a moment of pondering, he slowed down his speech and said again. Only then did the Fan family understand roughly and then re-translate it again.

When Yinsi saw this situation, he knew that the two translators were not effective. He didn't talk nonsense at the moment and said directly: "The Japanese delegation came to pay homage to the Holy Tribute. The matter of asking for marriage to be held by officials of the Ministry of Rites has been handled by the officials of the Ministry of Rites as usual. Why do you ask for a meeting with me?"

Listen to the translation. Kanmei Ai pondered for a moment, then said straight to the point: "Last year, I paid 2.2 million taels of gold to the Heavenly Kingdom. The currency system of the country is on the verge of collapse. I hope to see Prince Lian, in order to pray to the emperor on his behalf and postpone the tribute of 600,000 taels of gold this year."

The currency system collapses? Suppress the war compensation? Yinsi was stunned when he heard this. This year, several northern provinces have been drought in spring. Zhenwu did not spend the treasury at all, but he did his own relief. The silver flowed out like flowing water. Although a lot of donations have been raised, God knows how much Zhenwu has paid for himself? Besides, the military workshop in Zizhulin, the third brother's Royal Academy, I heard that the scale of official schools in various places should be expanded, as well as the new army of the imperial guards and Australian immigration. Which place does not need a large amount of silver? The discount for the 600,000 taels of gold is more than 9 million taels of silver. Suppress? Will Zhenwu agree? That's a hell.

After pondering a little, he thought about it: "I can tell you about this matter. However, this spring drought is severe, which has affected several provinces. The emperor's permission may be slim. Besides, Japan has always produced gold and silver, and it is only a few million taels of gold. Why did the currency system collapse?"

Kanmi Akai has also understood the situation of this drought in the past few days, and has little hope for suspending the compensation, so she raised it. It was just to lay the groundwork. However, when Yinsi heard that Japan produces a lot of gold and silver, he had to explain it to avoid the insatiable greed of the Qing Dynasty. After a moment of pondering, he said in a deep voice: "The rich gold and silver are purely misrepresented. The country is just a few small islands hanging alone overseas. Several gold and silver mines on the island have been exhausted after decades of excavation.

In recent years, foreign trade between vulgar countries has been paid in gold and silver, resulting in a large outflow of gold, silver and copper. The currency system is already in danger, and the huge tribute paid last year has even worsened."

It seems that the Edo Shogunate is empty. After a moment of pondering, Yinsi said, "Since that is the case, I will tell you the remarks for you, so please wait patiently."

Wait patiently? When will you wait? Knowing that Zhenwu is not allowed, why should you waste time on this? The opportunity is rare, and Kanmi Akai doesn't want to be sent away so easily. Besides, he also wants to find out what the Qing Dynasty had. At that moment, he bowed and said, "Gaoyi, the prince of Lian, thank you first."

Then, he paused slightly and pondered: "If His Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty does not allow the tribute to be suspended, can he provide some additional assistance?"

Aid? It is impossible to ask for money, so how can there be any assistance? Firearms? Soldiers? Yinsi smiled slightly and said, "Tell me about your difficulties in detail. I will report them together. The emperor does not know the whole story. How can I help?"

As for Japan's current situation, Kinmi Akai had no intention of hiding it. When the peak season of commerce came, nothing could be concealed and there was no need to hide it. Moreover, in order to get the assistance of the Qing Dynasty, he always showed some sincerity. Therefore, although he knew that Yinsi was asking Japan's details, he still admitted: "Since he claimed to pay tribute last year, the national treasury has been empty, and the currency reform has been interrupted, and prices have risen and the currency system has been chaotic. Not only are the important officials in the court dissatisfied, but the strong vassals in various places are also ready to move. Even the King of Zhongyumen has been in a row, and a major change is imminent."

When Japan was in chaos, Yinsi couldn't help but feel happy. This was definitely good news. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "What kind of assistance do you need?"

Ami Ai pondered for a moment and said, "Edo has a large population, not a samurai, but only lacks weapons. Can the Ueguo provide a batch of artillery, gunpowder, and food, iron, medicinal materials, and cowhide are also in short supply at present."

Although grain, iron, medicinal materials, cowhide, etc. are all war substances, they are not unavailable. However, artillery and powder are the reliance of the navy to dominate. How can they be easily given to others? Yinsi pondered for a moment. Since the Edo Shogunate is now in a turmoil, it is a rare opportunity to rob by fire. Let's try what their attitude is?

After thinking for a moment, Yinsi tentatively said: "The Celestial Kingdom has the responsibility to maintain the normal ruling order of the vassal states. However, Japan is a newly affiliated vassal state. Can people condemn people to come to the capital to study?"

Pledge? Kinmi Akai's eyelids twitched. The Tokugawa family was only six years old. They wanted to take the general as a hostage? What did the Qing Dynasty want to do? To completely control Japan? There is no reason. There are dozens of vassal states of various sizes of the Qing Dynasty, and even North Korea close to Liaodong. They did not interfere in the internal affairs at all. They have never heard of the Qing Dynasty intervening or controlling other vassal states. Why was it so harsh to Japan? Is it just because they have refused to submit to the country over the years?

This makes no sense. In all dynasties, China has always followed the principle of vassal states that the king does not rule the barbarians, and the coming and does not refuse the person who comes and goes. Even if there were hatred before, as long as they were willing to surrender, they would not pursue them. Why did they exception to Japan? It was also a huge compensation, a forced marriage, and now it is a pledge. What is the reason behind this?

Kinmi Akai frowned slightly. The reason behind this was a short time. However, this condition was unacceptable. Even if the Edo shogunate was ruined by him and Mabe's Honya, he could not agree! After a while, he squeezed out a smile and said, "The culture and etiquette of the upper country are profound and profound. The despise country has always admired it. When the lower government returns to China, he organizes a large delegation and arranges officials, samurai, scholars, and monks to come to Beijing to study."

Seeing that he was deliberately pretending to be confused, Yinsi was not doing anything. He was just a test at the moment. It was enough to know his attitude. After pondering slightly, he smiled and said with a smile: "It's so great. I have reported to the emperor recently. Please stay for a few days."

After leaving the Huitong Hall, Yinsi looked up at the sky. Seeing that it was just Shinchu, he got into the sedan chair and went straight to the palace. Shinwu was very concerned about the situation in Japan, and the situation in the Edo Shogunate is not very good now. Shinwu still had to make a decision early on in this matter, so he naturally did not dare to delay it at will.

In the East Warehouse Pavilion of Qianqing Palace, Zhenwu finished reviewing the memorial and ordered the delivery of food. The palace rules that the emperor had two regular meals a day in the morning and evening. Of course, he could also eat extra meals anytime and anywhere. Generally, the summer dinner time is from 3 to 5 pm. Although he did not like the dishes in the imperial kitchen, he could not cut them off. He always had a small meal, which was inevitable that he would take advantage of it. Although these things were small, they must be paid attention to.

Although he was the emperor, he could not make any decision on his daily meals and dishes, and he could not order his meals as casually as a restaurant. According to the rules, the meals were first listed by the officials of the Imperial Tea House. After review and filing, they could only be cooked and prepared. He could not make any decisions on what to eat.

The meal is generally eight main dishes, four side dishes, plus hot pot, porridge, soup, etc. There are about twenty dishes added together. The imperial kitchen is basically prepared first. It is precisely for this reason that the imperial kitchen is served at the first-class speed, and the order of passing on the meal is to be delivered.

The eunuchs in the kitchen immediately came in with three tables on their backs, put the finished characters on the table, and then a team of eunuchs holding red paint boxes lined up to come in, quickly bringing various dishes, meal orders, soups, etc. to the dining table, and place them according to the prescribed location. Unrelated personnel retreated one by one, leaving only the eunuchs serving the meal.

Zhenwu then walked into the table and sat down east and west. Four eunuchs stood behind him with their hands down, and an older eunuch who served the meal stood by and was responsible for setting up dishes for him. This was not enough to be eaten, so he had to wait for the eunuch in the kitchen to put a test card on each dish first. After the test, the eunuch tasted each dish in person, which was called "tasting". After that, it was his turn to start eating.

Of course, he was not at all fine during this period. The little eunuch would come here with a meal card. The so-called meal card is also a green leader. If you want to summon a concubine at night, you will decide to turn the sign at this time, because the concubine who was summoned also took time to prepare, at least pay attention to her diet and should not eat leeks, garlic, etc.

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