These two were the main support for their missionary work in Kyushu. In order to strengthen the alliance, Father Louis had been working hard to encourage Zonglin to grow his hair, be baptized, and convert to Christian Christianity.

Zhao Hao arranged these two people to appear at this time, which was obviously a naked demonstration! Warning them that he could drive the Kirei-dan Sect out of Kyushu at any time!

This realization made the two priests lose their appetite, and they left halfway through breakfast. They had to discuss things alone before Pinto finished his meal.

As soon as the two returned to the room, Father Coelho said in a serious tone, "Not only Otomo Sorin, but even Don Romeo has wavered. Our missionary work in Japan has reached the most dangerous juncture."

"Yes, sir." Father Luis nodded and said in deep agreement, "Now that I think about what Colonel Pinto said, it actually makes sense. We should really change our mind and consider peaceful coexistence with the Ming people."

After the sixth-day demon king who controlled Kyoto showed a clear anti-religious tendency, the church had decided to make Kyushu the main missionary area. They were ready to establish a foothold here and then spread to Honshu, Shikoku and other regions. That's why they were paying attention to Nagasaki Port... If the Japanese daimyo, under the instigation of this young master Zhao, collectively opposed the Christian religion, then all their efforts might be in vain.

"This Mr. Zhao's power has obviously surpassed that of the King of the Sea. He can be called the King of the East Asian Sea. So it's not impossible for us to return to the level of the past." As a senior Jesuit, Coelho can still judge the situation and know when to advance and retreat. "But the premise is that we must get enough guarantees, including trade and missionary work."

"Yes." Father Louis nodded, and the two of them began to discuss the details nervously.

~~

Over there, after breakfast, Zhao Hao, who could neither represent the Ming Dynasty, nor Otomo Sorin, who could not represent Kyushu, signed their names on the Treaty of Oita.

The Otomo family officially recognized the exclusive rights of the Ming Dynasty Royal Shipping Company to the Japanese seas. The Otomo family and its subordinate forces gave up their navy before the twelfth month of this year, and obtained the protection of the Tamra Garrison Coast Guard at the price of one million taels of silver a year. They also paid compensation of 500,000 taels for their previous reckless behavior. 200,000 taels were paid in cash, and the rest was used as debt, with the gold and silver mountains, wood and sulfur in the territory of the Otomo family as collateral, with an annual interest rate of 2%, and it should be repaid within five years.

In addition to the treaty, the Otomo family was willing to pay 200,000 taels in exchange for the Ming fleet's help in sending Ouchi Teruhiro across the strait.

"Okay, go back without worry." Zhao Hao pointed to the agreement with ink still wet on it and said, "Our group values ​​its word. Since we have agreed to help you send the person over, we will definitely do it despite all difficulties."

"There are also the navy of the Mori family and the navy of Murakami..." Zong Lin looked at Zhao Hao eagerly and said, "I will trouble you in the future as well."

"That'll cost extra." Zhao Hao frowned. The Japanese were always so slow and would not finish what they wanted to say all at once.

"Then add another 200,000 taels." Otomo Sorin gritted his teeth.

"Not enough." Zhao Hao picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Two hundred thousand taels is only enough to pay for one of them." Wang Rulong said coldly from the side: "And Murakami has three navies, the Nojima family, the Raishima family, and the Injima family, and they are the top navies in Japan! There are four navies in total, and you only pay for one, but you want to get three for free? You're so flattered!"

"How about this, one price, one million taels." Zhao Hao raised a finger and said, "We will cover all the naval battles before we drive the Maori army out of Kyushu."

"This, this..." Zong Lin took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat. If he agreed, he would have to pay 300,000 taels of interest every year, which he would never be able to pay off in his lifetime. He had no choice but to make up his mind and reveal his biggest secret of this battle: "It is true that there are three naval forces in Murakami, but you only need to face one in this battle."

"Oh?" Zhao Hao pretended to be confused and asked, "What do you mean?"

"First, the Inoshima clan, as the most trusted Murakami navy of the Mori clan, remained in the Seto Inland Sea to guard against surprise attacks from the navies of Shikoku or the Oda clan. Therefore, the only ones who cooperated with the Mori navy were the Noshima clan and the Raishima clan."

After a pause, Zong Lin said with some complacency: "And I have used the huge profits from the Nanman trade to capture... oh no, capture the leader of the Noshima navy, Murakami Takeyoshi. Although the Nanman trade no longer exists, we can trade with the Celestial Empire..."

"It's trading with the Tamluo Chamber of Commerce." Young Master Zhao coughed and reminded him.

"Hey!" Zong Lin quickly slapped himself and said, "It is a trade with the Tamra Chamber of Commerce. The huge profits will far exceed the Nanman trade. The Noshima Navy will definitely keep its promise and stab the Mori family in the back at the most critical moment."

He said with a cheeky smile: "So, in fact, your fleet only needs to deal with the Laidao navy, so two hundred thousand taels is enough, right?"

"No, no, that's not how it's calculated." Zhao Hao shook his head decisively and said, "You have to understand that things are changing all the time. Your enemies will also adjust their subordinates according to the implementation situation. Maori Motonari is known as the wisest general in the West. He is definitely better than you in using troops. There is no reason for him to follow the same routine after knowing our existence."

"That... is true." Zong Lin nodded, having to admit that what Mr. Zhao said made sense.

"He must guard against the possibility that we might intervene and block the Kanmon Strait." Zhao Hao spread his hands and said, "So he must either withdraw from Kyushu immediately or mobilize reinforcements. You are his old rival, what do you think he will choose?"

"If we withdraw our troops, the Mori clan will not be able to get involved in Kyushu for a long time." Muneki thought carefully, "Lord Motonari is old, and he was seriously ill the year before last, so he had to ask the general's imperial physician to treat him. This time, he took advantage of my war with the Ryuzoji clan and sent a large army across the sea, but he did not lead the troops himself, but let his two sons lead them. It can be seen that his body can no longer support the expedition."

"So I judge that he will not give up easily this time. Old people are always worried that their time is running out and they will not have another chance. Even the wisest general is no exception." As the saying goes, the one who knows you best must be your enemy. Sorin's judgment on Mori Motonari was completely correct.

Zhao Hao secretly praised him, rolled his eyes and said, "So Mori Motonari is likely to dispatch the Inoshima navy to the south to help. And when the Nojima navy sees that the Inoshima family is coming, they may not dare to betray the Mori family again. Therefore, we must prepare to deal with the standards of the four navies. Do you think it is reasonable?"

"It... makes sense." Master Zonglin, who had shot himself in the foot, wiped his sweat. Generally, Old Wang suffers from kidney deficiency.

"So one million taels is a very realistic price." Zhao Hao said without hesitation, "The four of them can provide more than a thousand warships and nearly 20,000 naval forces. I only charge you one million taels. It's simply a generous gift of friendship, okay?"

"Yes, yes, but I really can't afford it..." Old Wang had a bitter face and was about to cry.

In fact, this battle is the third stage of this punitive campaign and also the final decisive battle. Even if no one pays, Zhao Hao is ready to wipe out the Mori navy and the Mishima navy!

But don't the Japanese love to pay for other people's military expenses? Of course, Mr. Zhao wants to make a fortune from them!

~~

At this time, Zong Huan sent an envoy to ask for a meeting and brought a savior to Zong Lin - the merchant Shimai Sojiro from Hakata.

Hakata is the most important commercial city in Kyushu. The focus of the battle between the Mori family and the Otomo family, Tachibana Castle, is the county seat of Hakata. The endless offensive and defensive battle between the two families naturally greatly affected the industry and business of the Shimai family, so the Shimai clan began to subsidize Otomo Sorin with money and food to drive the Mori family out of Hakata as soon as possible.

The 200,000 taels of silver that Zonglin promised to pay to Mr. Zhao were intended to be borrowed from the Daojing clan. When he saw the God of Wealth coming, he quickly begged, "Brother, help me."

Shimai Zongshi gave him a reassuring look, then bent over and saluted respectfully towards Master Zhao.

Zhao Hao didn't know him, but Ma Yinglong did. He leaned over to the young master's ear and whispered, "It was he who went to Tamra last time to mediate on behalf of Tsushima Island."

"Oh, ten thousand taels of silver! That's too stingy." Mr. Zhao, who was known for his forgetfulness, immediately remembered the exact amount of the gift.

Ma Yinglong is so embarrassed. The young master is extorting money from him and his appetite is getting bigger and bigger.

"Why do you want to see me?" Zhao Hao said to this fat sheep... oh no, this businessman, "If you are here for the trade between Tsushima Island and the Joseon Dynasty, then please go back. Master Jiuzhou Tanti Zonglin has already ordered that the foreign trade of the entire Jiuzhou Island will be monopolized by the Tamra Chamber of Commerce in the future."

People don't get up early without benefits. The reason why Shimai Soshiro was working for Tsushima Island was because he opened up a trade route from Busan to Hakata via Tsushima. In addition to targeting the Portuguese, the Oita Treaty also excluded these Japanese merchants from overseas trade.

Shimai Soshiro had already learned about this from Yoshioka Sohan, so he said calmly, "Since this is an agreement between the Prince of the Celestial Empire and Kyushu Tandai, I will naturally abide by it with pleasure."

"Oh?" Zhao Hao gently put down the teacup, looked at the neatly dressed and handsome Japanese businessman, and asked, "Who are you?"

"I am here on behalf of the merchants from Hakata and Sakai City. I am willing to invest two million taels to hire the Celestial Empire fleet to destroy the Mishima navy!" Shimai Soshiro replied in a deep voice.

"Hiss..." The whole room was shocked. Wang Rulong and Ma Yinglong were so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths. They thought that these Japanese were too damn rich! This battle would make all the money that the young master made from building a galleon...

Zhao Hao was also shocked by the super double of the Japanese businessman, but he soon returned to normal. If Hakata is the first commercial city in Kyushu, then Sakai City is the first commercial city-state in Japan.

Moreover, Sakai City did not belong to any daimyo, but was a neutral autonomous city ruled by merchants. The richest merchants in Japan gathered there, so it was not difficult to pay two million taels.

Merchants never make a loss, this is true everywhere. They must think that spending this money can bring greater profits, so they will offer this price!