Inside and outside the Akamaguan city tower, guards wearing black cloaks stood in three steps, one whistle and five steps, staring vigilantly up and down the city tower.

On the city tower, Zhao Hao and Mao Riyuan signed and printed the two contracts respectively, and this Ming version of the Treaty of Shimonoseki officially came into effect.

Jin Ke put away a letter of his own contract. Mr. Zhao finally had a smile on his face. He asked Maori Moon and said, "Maori Moon, do you think you will have the last laugh in the competition for the state?"

"Haha, go back to my son..." Mori Motozu's Chinese words were very straightforward, much better than Otomo Sorin. "If the young old man was twenty years younger, he would naturally say that I was the one who belonged to me. But now, the heroes are in full bloom, but I am old. I can only say that I hope the children will be successful."

"No, you know very well that your grandson is not good." Zhao Hao smiled faintly and said, "And although you have eleven countries, the people who can win in the end must be in Kanto."

Mori's face turned pale, as if he was told that he was deeply worried in his heart. But in front of his retainers, he would never admit it, otherwise the Maori family's spirit would be dissipated.

"It is enough for Maori Gong to conquer the land of the eleven countries with a mere city." Zhao Hao said as he stood up, slowly put on his hat and helmet, and smiled at Maori Moto, "We should consider how to defend this family business, rather than continue to expand our territory in a risky way."

Maori Yuan tried hard to straighten his back, and now he was completely hunched and obviously suffered a heavy blow.

Youdao is a trick that can be eaten all over the world. What is Mr. Zhao’s best at? Use his spear to attack his shield!

He said this to Mori Moon. In fact, it was a teaching left to his grandson two years later. After judging the situation, he knew that the Mori family had no hope of competing for the "world", so he instructed Huiyuan, who succeeded the family governor, to satisfy everything he had and give up the risky expansion of his territory.

But the same thing, he said it himself, and it was another thing to say it from others. It was even more devastating to say it from a Ming Dynasty person.

‘Even the Ming Dynasty knew that the Maori family had no chance…’ At this time, Maori Yuan was full of thoughts, ‘Even the Ming Dynasty knew that the Maori family had no chance…’

After Zhao Hao went downstairs, Mao Rimoto came to his senses and quickly asked someone to support him and chase him down, saying, "The little old man has prepared a meal, and I'll ask the young master to enjoy the glory."

"It's too late." Zhao Hao naturally wouldn't say it. I dare not eat something of unknown origin. I only smiled sarcastically and said, "Mr. Maori should take people away quickly. In another quarter of an hour, the sky and the earth will collapse here."

After saying that, he left the Maori Yuanji who had been trying hard to keep, and walked back to the flagship.

The Marines also strode and lined up neatly on board.

Mori Moon suddenly woke up and hurriedly said to his left and right: "Go away, stay away from here!"

The retainers didn't know the truth, but the words of the family governor were the imperial edict. They quickly helped Yuan Jue into the sedan chair, surrounded him and trotted away from Chijian Pass.

Before they could get out of the ground, they heard the rumbling cannons behind them.

This time it wasn't an empty bag. Solid shells roared out of the warship and hit the Chijianguan city tower like hail.

This historic brick and stone city tower could not withstand such close-range explosions. Soon, the sky guarded the turrets collapsed one after another, and the city wall was blown down for several sections.

When the cannons stopped, the city tower that both sides had just signed the contract became a terrible ruin.

Mori Moto looked at the scene in front of him with a pale face. This was the first time he had witnessed the power of the cannon with his own eyes. The people below did not lie, it was too terrible. It was really a collapse of heaven and earth, and it was impossible for humans to resist...

‘No matter how much the price is, you must learn to build cannons. Without cannons, don’t think about seeking revenge from the Ming Dynasty people.’ Maori Yuan’s head was buzzing, and he had only one thought in his mind.

After returning, Maori Yuan fell seriously ill. I don’t know if he was scared by the cannon or if he made Zhao Hao’s words make a fuss. Of course, this is a story later...

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Opposite the Guanmen Strait, Zong Lin stood in Mensigang and witnessed the destruction of Chijian Pass with his own eyes. His thoughts that had just become a little inflated, completely humbled.

Father Louis, wearing a black robe and hanging a cross, stood beside him, looking at Zong Lin with mercy and said, "Do you feel confused, confused, afraid, pitiful, weak and helpless? Come on, throw yourself into the arms of the Lord, the Lord will give you courage to make you stronger."

"No, I'm fine." After a moment of stammering, Zong Lin shook his head and said, "I defeated Mori Mori and drove him out of Kyushu. Even the Oita Treaty I signed was many times better than his "Treaty of Shimonoseki". How could I feel pitiful? I have never felt so good."

After saying that, he changed his subject and said to the priest who looked disappointed, "Of course, if the priest can help me get a cannon like the Ming Dynasty, I wouldn't be able to consider leaving the Buddha..."

At this time, Lao Wang still regarded himself as a hero. After seeing the power of Ming Dynasty artillery, he naturally wanted to get such a magical artifact.

"It's not difficult. The cannons of the Ming Dynasty were imitated by our Portugal." The priest was overjoyed and smiled: "The Bugalao Casting Factory in Macau has the best bronze cannons in the Far East. I will write a letter to ask the church to buy a few cannons on their behalf and give them to..."

As he said that, he suddenly thought of the agreement with Zhao Hao, and his tone became weaker and said, "Send it to Ryukyu, how about you send a boat there?"

"It would be great if I could go." Zong Lin smiled bitterly: "The Oita Treaty stipulates that my Dayou family will not go into the sea. If the Ming Dynasty people catch it, I will have good fruits to eat."

"Then it's not easy to deal with. We just agreed that the merchant ship must return when it arrives at Ryukyu." Father Louis thought with a bitter face and said for a moment: "How about this? How about I hire a few cannon casting craftsmen from Bugalao to dress up as a clergyman, and send them to Usuki Castle?"

"This is better!" Otomo Sorin was excited and chanted Amitabha Buddha, God blessed.

The Japanese have not mastered the large-scale copper casting technology so that they can't even make a shield. If they can learn to cast cannons from Westerners, then the Otomo family will not be able to go to heaven? Then the first one to kill Maori Gong, snatch his daughter-in-law, and then kill Oda Nobunaga, snatch Ohime. By the way, there is also Ah Song...

Seeing that he was drooling, Father Louis couldn't help but reach out to help Lao Wang wipe it, and then boarded the ship to ask for Mr. Zhao.

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In the living room of the 101st ship stern tower, Zhao Hao is meeting with Chirikyu, the representative of Shimai clan and Sakai City's "Meetings".

The renminbi is similar to the city council. Everyone elected 36 big merchants to democratically manage everything in this autonomous city. Chirikyu is the chief of the renminbi Sakai. This time he followed Shimai to meet Zhao Hao. He paid the agreed payment, but hoped to reach further cooperation.

"The power of the young master to destroy the Maori family's naval army has spread throughout the Seto Inland Sea!" Only then did Chirikyu say respectfully: "My Celestial Navy is really invincible in the world!"

"Haha, it's a pity that Nongjima and Injima families escaped." Mr. Zhao said lightly: "I have never deceived my business. I will only charge you half of the money this time."

But if this guy dares to agree, Mr. Zhao will definitely turn against him...

"No, the young master completely eliminated the navy of the island and made Noi Island and Yin Island rebelled. They could no longer pose a threat to us." What is Chirikyu doing? How could he make such a low-level mistake? "Two million taels of silver have been folded into gold, put on the ship and sent it, and stopped outside the strait. Please send someone to check it later."

"Take half back." Zhao Hao waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "There is no reason for this young master to speak."

"Young Master, although we are lowly merchants, we regard our credit as life." Chiriyuki said unmoved: "Let's do this, even if one million taels are given to the Celestial Navy in Sakai City, it's OK, right?"

"Hahaha! Very good!" Zhao Hao couldn't help laughing. He liked to deal with businessmen, and this is the reason. The big businessmen in this era were particularly clear and straightforward, and were actually much higher than those self-inflated dignitaries.

"Let's do this, I'll accept one million and pay it to you as the payment for the goods, how about?" Zhao Hao smiled.

"I don't know what the young master wants to buy? Sakai City is dedicated to serving him." Chirikyu was also very happy. The information told him that Mr. Zhao made a fortune by business, so he guessed that this person would not discriminate against the businessman. As expected, he guessed that he was not wrong.

"Wood." Zhao Hao said in a deep voice: "I want oak, elm, and iron birch that are between a hundred and fifty years old. How much do I need? Ten taels of silver per elm, twenty taels of silver per oak, and fifty taels of iron birch per elm."

"Hi, Sakai City will definitely not disappoint the young master!" Chirikyu responded respectfully. Although such a century-old tree must only grow in the deep mountains and forests, the cost of cutting and transportation is very high. Therefore, Mr. Zhao's offer is not too high, but he will definitely not lose money. This is enough to make Chirikyu grateful.

Because in Japan, where the hierarchy is very low, the status of merchants is very low, and although the daimyos often ask for them for various needs, they will often rely on their debts and even regard robbing merchants as a legitimate way to make money. It is really rare for noble people like Mr. Zhao who are unwilling to rob clearly and willing to trade fairly.

"Okay, I believe you." Zhao Hao was indeed particularly kind to Sakai's businessmen. Usually, he was greedy for others at this time. "In addition, have you discussed a constitution for the last time?"

"After discussing, the villain is the representative of the association and all the merchants in Sakai City. We unanimously decided to be the servant of the young master." Chirikyu hurriedly leaned over and said respectfully: "Begging for the young master to accept protection."
Chapter completed!