No one expected Matsuura Taro's actions. People thought he would just turn hostile and teach Fang Zhenghua a lesson. But who would have thought he would just back down?
Talk to the Royal Navy?
I guess he just surrendered immediately?
Everyone present was in a strange mood, but everyone knew that this matter was a success.
Zheng Zhilong finally felt relieved. He turned to look at Fang Zhenghua and said, "Eunuch, this is really..."
Waving his hand to interrupt him, Fang Zhenghua said, "This is nothing. Okay, let's go too. The owner has already left, and it would be inconvenient for us to stay here any longer."
After saying that, Fang Zhenghua stood up and walked outside, but the smile on his face did not change.
For Fang Zhenghua, this matter can be considered a complete success.
He had managed to convince Matsuura Taro by using a combination of deception and intimidation. This guy didn't have the guts to become an enemy of the Ming Dynasty for the time being. As for negotiating with the Royal Navy, he would know what negotiation meant once he saw them.
Zheng Zhilong was helpless and could only stand up and walk out.
The group had just returned to Zheng Zhilong's home when news came from outside that Matsuura Taro had sent someone to invite people from the Royal Navy to have a good talk with them.
In response, Fang Zhenghua said nothing and just found a place to rest.
Fang Zhenghua knew very well who was in charge of the Royal Navy.
His Majesty had not allowed the Royal Navy to negotiate, so the Royal Navy dared not do anything. He was the one in charge of the negotiations. Matsuura Taro went to the Royal Navy and gained nothing.
Now that his side had played the villain, it was time for the Royal Navy to take on the role. Fang Zhenghua believed that the Royal Navy could handle this matter well, so he had no worries at all.
This is the Royal Navy.
Yu Zigao sat on the boat with a worried look on his face.
There had been no news for several hours, and the Japanese fleet outside had begun to gather. Although Yu Zigao did not take these people seriously, nor did he take this kind of fleet seriously, to him, these were just goods that could be killed with one shot.
But Fang Zhenghua is on the island now. If something really happens, what will Fang Zhenghua do?
He was one of the eunuchs His Majesty trusted the most. If he killed such a person on Hirado Island, how would he explain it when he returned?
Yu Zigao felt a faint sense of regret in his heart. He should have not listened to Fang Zhenghua in the first place. No matter what he said, even if he was eloquent, he could not agree.
Soon, a boat came from the opposite direction.
Yu Zigao picked up the telescope and took a look, and found that it was a Japanese warship, but with a white flag flying on it.
Does this mean surrender? Does it mean Fang Zhenghua has accomplished the task?
Yu Zigao was immediately excited.
He still values Hirado very much. If it were Hizen Province, it would be even better.
This is a key area connecting Korea and Japan, and the significance of the battle is very important. If the Ming Dynasty wants to capture Japan, this is the most suitable base.
Although it would be easy to capture the city if a war started here, by the time the war was over, this place would be basically destroyed, and its ability as a base would be greatly reduced.
This is not what Yu Zigao wants. He wants a complete Hirado, not a battered Hirado.
Under such circumstances, Yu Zigao really hoped that the Fangzhenghua deal could be concluded.
Sure enough, news soon came from the front, saying that it was a special envoy sent by Matsuura Tairo of Hirado.
"Bring the person up." Yu Zigao said directly without hesitation.
Soon, a man walked up from below.
Upon seeing Yu Zigao, the man smiled and quickly said, "Greetings to the Great General of the Ming Dynasty. I am the envoy of Matsuura Taro, Lord of Hirado Domain."
After taking a look at this person, Yu Zigao raised his eyebrows and asked unkindly, "Are you from the Ming Dynasty?"
At this moment, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The Ming people at sea were not well-received, especially by people like Yu Zigao. In the eyes of Yu Zigao and his people, many of the Ming people at sea were pirates, all Japanese pirates.
The man showed an embarrassed look on his face, then said, "He is from the Ming Dynasty. He was abducted by Japanese pirates and has been living overseas for the past few years."
Yu Zigao nodded and said nothing more.
He didn't even bother to find out whether what the man said was true or not, because it was meaningless.
Yu Zigao then asked, "What's your name?"
"My name is Zhang Qiu," the man said hurriedly.
"Zhang Qiu? That's not a very good name. What did Matsuura Dalang ask you to do?" Yu Zigao looked at Zhang Qiu and asked directly, "Have the island affairs been settled? Why didn't Eunuch Fang come?"
"Reporting to the Marshal, the Lord of Hirado Domain, Matsuura Taro, wants to talk to you." Zhang Qiu said hurriedly.
"What do you mean?" Yu Zigao frowned and said, "Eunuch Fang is the one who belongs to the palace. What does Song Pu Da Lang want to talk to me about? Have you detained Eunuch Fang? Do you want me to come over?"
Yu Zigao thought this might be a trap. There must have been something wrong with Eunuch Fang's discussion. Hirado was trying to kill him, so they were using this as an excuse to lure him over.
How could I fall for such a trick? Who do I think I am?
"No, no, no." Zhang Qiu quickly waved his hand and said, "Hirado Domain Lord Matsuura Taro and Eunuch Zhang had a very good conversation, but there are some issues that they disagree on, so we need the Marshal to discuss it."
"You want to trick me?" Yu Zigao glared at Zhang Qiu and said, "Who do you think I am? Do you think I'm so easy to deceive?"
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