Chapter 730: Get close to Da Ming Daddy (Second update, please subscribe)
In fact, the Ming Dynasty did not establish diplomatic relations with Japan.
How could such a great country as China establish diplomatic relations with Japan?
Even if they were in contact, it would definitely be an institution like the Governor-General's Office in Japan.
However, in order to maintain the Ming Dynasty's commercial interests in Japan - such as ensuring the normal import of Japanese special products and women.
As early as the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between South and Japan, the two sides had conducted friendly consultations on diplomatic issues. The Ming Dynasty sent a consul to Tokyo and established a consulate.
On the morning of the second day after the "Hiroshima Incident", Iwakura Tomomi personally came to the Ming Consulate in the Roppongi Embassy District. Almost as soon as his motorcade stopped in front of the Ming Consulate, other people had already noticed them, which was exactly the effect Iwakura wanted.
"Yo, you all noticed us!"
Iwakura Tomomi thought with great pride in his heart that today is the day to show respect for oneself!
Daming Dad!
Whether you like it or not, from today on, I, the big...well, in front of the Ming Dynasty, can only be called "small".
I, a little Japanese, have finally hooked up with the great Ming father!
Thinking this in his mind, Iwakura Tomomi walked briskly into the Ming Consulate. When he saw the Ming Consul Zhao Teng, he immediately bowed.
"Your Excellency the Consul, please allow me to thank the Celestial Empire on behalf of our government for helping us quell the rebellion in Japan!"
What!
Zhao Teng looked at Iwakura Tomomi, and in just a moment he understood what this guy was planning, and immediately said in an annoyed voice.
"Iwakura Tomomi, your conscience is really bad, really bad! ... Ugh,"
In a rage, Zhao Teng, a Ming Dynasty diplomat who was born as a naturalized citizen of Sendai, accidentally spoke in his native dialect. He said "Pooh" to himself in anger and then changed to fluent Ming Dynasty Mandarin.
"You have bad intentions! You want to drag the Ming Dynasty into this. The Ming Dynasty bombarded Hiroshima to quell your rebellion. We went ashore because the "martyr army" in Hiroshima attacked our people. You... damn it."
Zhao Teng paced back and forth, feeling annoyed. How could these little Japanese do this? They were so cunning. How could they use such despicable means to drag the Ming Dynasty into the water?
Damn it!
Looking at his expression, Iwakura Tomomi spoke directly.
"Oh, old friend, why do you have to do this? After all, you are also Japanese. The current situation in Japan is like this. Only with the help of the Ming Dynasty can Japan overcome the difficulties!"
"What does the situation in Japan have to do with me? Although I was born in Sendai, I have long been naturalized as a Ming citizen. Japan..."
Zhao Teng didn't even bother to pay attention to Iwakura Tomomi. In today's Japan, few people understand the concept of a country. Samurai care more about fighting for the interests of their domain, not Japan. Besides, Zhao Teng was from a samurai family with no inheritance rights.
Not to mention Japan, he had no loyalty at all to the Sendai Domain. His loyalty was only to one person - the Ming Empire and the Emperor!
As for Japan, just stay there and cool off! What does Japan's life and death have to do with him?
Iwakura Tomomi didn't find anything surprising about Zhao Teng's answer. As early as when he visited Ming Dynasty and Zhao Teng was responsible for receiving them, although the contact time was not long, everyone could see that this guy was more like a Ming Dynasty person than the people of Ming Dynasty, and was the kind of person who was willing to die for Ming Dynasty at any time.
Iwakura Tomomi naturally appreciated this very much, as this was the duty of a samurai!
Since you have pledged your loyalty to the lord, then you should dedicate everything, loyalty and life to the lord. This is your true duty!
"Alas, I have no choice. Besides, Westerners can't care so much now!"
Iwakura Tomomi smiled innocently.
"Your Excellency, you are very clear about this. From the moment the Celestial Empire's navy came ashore to quell the rebellion, in the eyes of Westerners, you were supporting us. Please believe that we sincerely want to become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty!"
Once again Iwakura Tomomi made his request.
"Please be sure to say a few good words for us. Although you are now a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, you still have your parents and brothers in Sendai. Your Excellency, this is not only for Japan, but also for them!"
In response to Iwakura Tomomi's request, Zhao Teng frowned.
"I am a diplomat of the Ming Dynasty. I must put the interests of the Ming Dynasty first. You are doing this...ah!"
With a long sigh, Zhao Teng said helplessly.
"Is it worth it for the Ming Dynasty to go to war with Britain for you?"
Is it worth it?
Zhao Teng didn't have the answer in his heart, but he was very clear that from the moment Iwakura Tomomi came to the consulate with such fanfare, Daming had no way to explain itself.
"Sir, please believe that Japan will definitely become a loyal vassal state of the Celestial Empire!"
Looking at Iwakura Tomomi, who seemed humble but couldn't hide his pride, Zhao Teng's heart sank.
Does he know what he has done?
——
Tokyo's diplomatic circle is not large, only about the size of the Roppongi Legation District. After Iwakura Tomomi came to the Ming Consul with great fanfare, all the embassies of various countries in the Roppongi Legation District knew the news. This was both unexpected and expected for them!
"Damn yellow monkey, just as we guessed!"
In the British Embassy in Tokyo, Parkes made a gesture to the American Minister to Japan, Drewry, who was standing in front of him.
"That means they have colluded with the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty's actions in Hiroshima were simply a demonstration against us."
As soon as Parkes said this, he walked to the wall, opened the wine cabinet and said.
"What would you like to drink?"
"Thank you. Where—some Scotch?"
“I like this kind of wine, too.”
Glancing at Delong, Parkes knew that the reason why the American minister came to him was not just to tell him that the Ming Empire Navy had suppressed the rebellion in Hiroshima. This was a well-known fact. After all, just a few days ago, the Japanese came to express their gratitude in person. Who in the entire embassy district didn't see it at that time?
Delang must have other intentions in coming here now.
Just as Britain expected when it sold the British Columbia colony to the Ming Dynasty, there are irreconcilable contradictions between the United States and the Ming Empire. Especially after the "Los Angeles Incident", both countries are preparing for a possible war between them. Now in the United States, the Ming Empire has replaced Britain and become the most direct enemy in the hearts of the American people.
Compared with Britain, they were also very concerned about the expansion of the Ming Empire in Japan and other parts of the Pacific.
"They thought they could use the so-called 'attacks and riots' to cover up their support for the Tokyo government, but everyone knows that this is just an attempt to cover up their own mistakes."
"Yes, but it's just a cover-up."
DeLong nodded his approval and took the glass. They toasted each other, sipping whiskey, and then they continued their conversation.
"To be frank, the reason I came here today is because we can all see that the Ming Empire's expansion in the Pacific has reached an extremely rampant level and has seriously threatened your interests and ours, Mr. Minister."
Looking at the silent Bashar, Delang said,
"So I came here today to make you a proposal."
(End of this chapter)
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