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Chapter 1061: Selling Out the Country
In his previous life, Jiang Qing liked to play games for a while, and the ones he played the most were naval battle games and farming games.

Jiang Qingzhi had only heard of the games during the Warring States Period in Japan, but had never played them. As for the current situation in Japan, he only had a vague understanding of it from the captured Japanese pirates.

Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. Jiang Qingzhi learned about the current situation in Portugal and the West from Boll, and learned about some of the situation in Japan from Matsuki Yoshiko.

But Matsugi Yoshiko didn't know much... Although she was not the kind of lady who never left the house, the elders of the family were against letting a woman inherit the family, and many things were deliberately avoided by her.

Opening up the sea is a means, not an end. Jiang Qingzhi wanted the entire Ming Dynasty to break away from its conservative mentality and look at the world.

The best way is to let them taste the sweetness.

For example, gaining benefits through conquest.

Jiang Qingzhi once paid attention to Myanmar, but to be honest, although conquering that place had great strategic significance, it had little tactical significance. There was no visible benefit that could impress the Ming Dynasty's emperor and his ministers.

Moreover, Myanmar's terrain is not suitable for large-scale attacks. There are many jungles, and if an epidemic breaks out accidentally, it will cause a huge chaos.

The first foreign expedition must be foolproof, and the entire Ming Dynasty must be able to see the tangible benefits of the conquest.

After much deliberation, Jiang Qingzhi finally set his sights on Japan. The Japanese pirates were wreaking havoc in the southeast of the Ming Dynasty, so the Ming Dynasty sent troops to retaliate, right?
As for the little princess of the Ashikaga clan, Jiang Qingzhi thought about it for a while, then called Matsuki Yoshiko and gave her some advice. Matsuki Yoshiko said happily that she would live up to the uncle's request and get the matter done.

In addition to the princess, Jiang Qingzhi also prepared a big gift.

Iwami Ginzan, a silver mountain!

Lu Song was so short of money that his eyes lit up. If Jiang Qingzhi had known that the Japanese pirates had a mountain of silver, he would have dared to bet that anyone who dared to oppose the expedition against the Japanese pirates would be fought to the death by Lu.

Moreover, if any department opposed the conquest of Japan, Lu Song would make things difficult for them. Funding, money and food... Sorry, the Ministry of Revenue has no money!
You!

Breathe the wind and drink the dew.

No, just eat the Confucian classics!

What Jiang Qingzhi paid most attention to was the collection of intelligence on the enemy before the war. When he practiced night raids, intelligence collection was given top priority.

At this moment, Matsugi Yoshiko was kneeling on one side of the study. She had lost her left arm, and the left sleeve of her clothes was empty, which made Ashikaga Miko couldn't help but take another look.

Matsuki Yoshiko responded with a faint smile.

She was born into a noble family, but this noble lady was a subject in front of Ashikaga Yoshiko.

"Yes, the Tiger of Owari is quite good at fighting." said Ashikaga Yoshiko.

"How did you know?" Jiang Qingzhi asked. He squinted his eyes, seemingly casually, but in fact he was observing Ashikaga Yoshiko.

The Japanese are cunning... This impression was left in his previous life, and Jiang Qingzhi was worried that this woman would set a trap for him.

So he asked Matsuki Yoshiko to sit in on the class, hoping to create a competitive relationship between the two women.

Ashikaga Miko smiled bitterly, "My brother moved from time to time..."

What do you mean by migrating from time to time? Isn’t it just that they are driven out by those local forces and have nowhere to settle down?

"The Shogun is equivalent to Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, right? Am I wrong?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.

Ashikaga Yoshiko remained silent. Although the Ashikaga clan had held power in Japan for many years, they would not admit that they were the second Cao Wei.

In the early days of Cao Wei, the emperor was used to control the princes, and in the later days, he directly usurped the throne.

Jiang Qingzhi glanced at Song Muliangzi, who nodded, "The so-called shogunate is the powerful minister who has sidelined your majesty."

"It's an assistant!" Ashikaga Miko couldn't help but argue.

Jiang Qingzhi smiled, and Song Muliangzi was encouraged and said, "The general is running away everywhere, and now the prestige of the shogunate has long been gone, and only an empty shell remains."

The so-called Ashikaga Shogunate was now like a candle in the wind, in imminent danger.

Ashikaga Miko couldn't help but say: "My brother is brave and ambitious, he will surely rise again."

"He can't get up." Jiang Qingzhi said firmly: "The so-called rejuvenation must be based on the support of the people of the world, otherwise how can it be easy? Emperor Guangwu was like this in the past. If people's minds change, even if God helps, it will be useless. Where are the hearts of the Japanese people now?"

Ashikaga Miko thought for a moment, her face pale, "Now..."

"People's hearts are in turmoil." Matsugi Yoshiko saw her hesitation and knew that this truly noble lady was sad. "People's hearts are scattered and they have no loyalty to anyone."

"That is, Qin lost its deer."

"My Lord, that's right."

Jiang Qingzhi understood that the Japanese people were in disarray and had no sense of belonging to the so-called emperor and shogunate.

This is the best opportunity to conquer.

Once Oda, Monkey and others win over the hearts of the people, it will cost a greater price to attack Japan again.

"The opportunity cannot be missed!" Jiang Qingzhi took a puff of medicinal smoke.

Ashikaga Miko stole a glance at Jiang Qingzhi, worried that the powerful official would feel that she was useless, so she said, "My brother often discusses world affairs with his officials, and I hear a lot when I serve tea on the side."

The general has no maid at all. His life is so miserable.

"So, how much do you know about Iwami Silver Mine?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.

Iwami Ginzan?

Ashikaga Miko was stunned. "I have only heard about this. My brother once said that if we have the silver mountain, we can recruit an army to help the king and destroy those traitors."

"The Shogun is a traitor." Seeing that Jiang Qingzhi's attitude towards Ashikaga Yoshiko became more gentle, Matsugi Yoshiko couldn't help but sneer.

"The Ashikaga clan has always respected the king, repelled the barbarians, and protected the royal family." Ashikaga Miko suddenly raised her eyebrows, and her whole temperament changed, becoming quite majestic.

In fact, the Ashikaga clan is more like the Japanese royal family, and the so-called emperor is just a puppet, just like the Han emperor during the Three Kingdoms period, who was just a decoration.

The Ashikaga clan was the royal family, and Ashikaga Miko was the princess. The princess suddenly changed her expression, and Matsuki Yoshiko subconsciously put her knees together and bowed her head, "Yes."

Then Matsugi Yoshiko was stunned, and felt that she was a little bit possessed. "Although my brother is in a bad state, he is not someone that anyone can humiliate." Ashikaga Miko said sternly: "Even in the most bad times, there are still loyal ministers following the Ashikaga clan. As long as the situation changes, the Ashikaga clan will rise again and control Japan."

Matsugi Yoshiko couldn't help but look up, "But now the daimyo in the country are rising and ruling their own territories. Even if those people want to seek official positions, they will offer their loyalty to Your Majesty instead of being loyal to the Ashikaga clan."

Tsk!
Jiang Qingzhi couldn't help but be a little surprised, wondering if the Ashikaga Shogunate had fallen into such a state of decline?

But on second thought, Jiang Qingzhi felt that this was in line with the laws of development of things.

During the Three Kingdoms period, if Cao Cao was down and out, the Han emperor lived alone, and Shu and Wu both claimed to be loyal to the Han Dynasty, who would care about Cao Wei?

Jiang Qingzhi wanted to find an ally, that is, an insider. He originally thought of the Matsuki Yoshiko family, but later, through indirect inquiries, Jiang Qingzhi learned that the Matsuki Yoshiko family was only a medium-sized force in Japan, and he was immediately disappointed.

Ashikaga Miko gritted her teeth, anger rising in her eyes, "Even if the Ashikaga family has fallen on hard times, it's not something you can criticize. Lord!"

Ashikaga Miko said to Jiang Qingzhi: "The Ashikaga clan is loyal to the Ming Dynasty."

This puts forward the condition... Ashikaga is willing to become the spokesperson for the Ming Dynasty.

Jiang Qingzhi couldn't help but laugh.

Matsugi Yoshiko was startled. Compared with the Ashikaga family, her family did not have such capital.

"My lord, my family... is willing to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty." Matsuki Yoshiko lowered her head.

This one was more thorough and directly pledged allegiance to the Ming Dynasty.

Outside, Mo Zhan frowned, "Why are these two women so shameless?"

Sun Bu Tong said: "What's shameless?"

"They are Japanese, yet they are competing to sell out their country."

"Lao Mo, didn't you hear what they said just now? Japan is in chaos right now, and those people have no intention of being loyal to the emperor. They will be loyal to whoever gives them the most benefits."

"What about propriety, righteousness, and integrity?"

"I've heard that most Japanese people's names come from the place where their parents had intercourse, such as under a pine tree, under a tree, or on a mountain... Do you think such Japanese people can have courtesy, righteousness, and integrity?"

"Is it really like this?" Mo Zhan was stunned.

Inside, Jiang Qingzhi was lost in thought.

The two women looked at each other, Ashikaga Miko raised her head slightly, looking down at them.

Matsugi Yoshiko looks gentle, but there is provocation in her eyes.

"So, what can the shogunate provide?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.

"The shogunate has commanded the world for many years, and its prestige still remains," said Ashikaga Yoshiko.

"That is... only the title remains."

"Yes." Ashikaga Miko said with difficulty.

The Ashikaga clan had sidelined the emperor, and now their own family had also been sidelined. It was obvious that the consequences were unpleasant.

Jiang Qingzhi took a puff of herbal smoke and asked, "How much do you know about that silver mountain?"

Ashikaga Miko said: "The silver mine was discovered a few years ago. When my brother found out, he said it was a pity that it was out of control. Later, he mentioned it several times and said that a lot of silver was produced. But for the Ming Dynasty... I'm afraid it's not much."

Iwami Ginzan, which was famous in later generations and once accounted for 30% of the world's silver production, is now producing little?
What a good thing!

The output was not much, just enough to be left to the Ming Dynasty.

"Remember, that is a silver mountain, a huge silver mountain!" Jiang Qingzhi stared at Ashikaga Miko.

Ashikaga Miko lowered her head under his gaze and said, "Yes, it is a huge silver mountain with countless silver."

"Very good." Jiang Qingzhi nodded and waved his hand. Sun Bu Tong came in. "You two, please come in!"

The two women knelt down and bowed to Jiang Qingzhi, then took their leave.

Jiang Qingzhi said, "Let them relax a little."

This meant to relax vigilance against these two women, and Sun Bu Tong agreed.

After leaving the study, Matsuki Yoshiko said, "How about you come to my place for a cup of tea?"

"it is good."

The two went to Matsuki Yoshiko's residence. The residence was not big, but very clean.

"Please sit down." Matsuki Yoshiko pointed to the futon.

Ashikaga Miko sat down, her back straight, and said in a deep voice: "We are both Japanese, both wanderers who have lost their homes. If we two women who share the same suffering do not know how to join forces, we will only be defeated one by one."

Matsuki Ryoko made her some tea, sat down, put her hands on her thighs, and said, "Do you still hold out hope for a return?"

"No!" Ashikaga Miko shook her head. "From the moment I left home, I knew there was no hope of returning. My brother also told me to forget about Japan, the shogunate, and my own family name."

"The general seems very pessimistic." Matsuki Yoshiko took a sip of tea. "Then, what do you think about the future?"

"Future?" Ashikaga Miko looked at her warily, then sighed, "What future can a person who has lost his country have? This is Ming Dynasty. The future of both you and me is in the hands of that Lord."

"But your attitude today is wrong."

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

"You should call yourself... a slave!"

(End of this chapter)