Chapter Three Hundred and Two Japanese Ambassadors
At this time, a soldier rushed over on horseback and rushed to Fanning to turn over and dismount. The soldier stepped forward and whispered a few words. Fanning nodded, "You go back and tell Yu Shenjun first, we will come soon!"
The Japanese envoy that Fanning had been waiting for finally arrived. This is something Fanning is extremely concerned about during this period. It means that the game with Japan is finally coming to a node.
Fan Ning had no intention of continuing to inspect, so he told the officials a few words, turned his head and ran towards the county town.
In the official hall, Fujiwara Kyoto was drinking tea silently. This was his first time in Hokkien. But he didn't expect that the Song Dynasty had already built a city here. There were still many Japanese people in the city, especially at the front of the official hall, one of the signs was actually a county government. This really made him feel very upset. The Song Dynasty was definitely not going to temporarily garrison troops here, but was preparing to stay for a long time and use this place as a prefecture and county in the Song Dynasty.
Although Fujiwara Kyoto felt uncomfortable, it did not mean that he would change his plan. For him, no matter how the Song Dynasty managed the Hokkien land, it had nothing to do with the interests of the Fujiwara family. What he wanted was Nagasaki, which was a piece of fat that could reach his mouth.
However, he was representing Japan to negotiate with the Song army, and he had to adhere to some principles.
At this time, a sound of footsteps came from outside, and Yu Xiaonian whispered to the Fujiwara passage: "Censor Fan has arrived!"
Fujiwara Kyoto quickly stood up, Fan Ning walked in quickly, Yu Xiaonian stepped forward and bowed, "See the censor!"
Fanning smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work!"
He glanced at Fujiwara Kyutsu again and asked with a smile: "This one is..."
Yu Xiaonian quickly introduced to him, "This is the right minister of Japan and the left guard general Fujiwara Kyoto."
It turned out to be Fujiwara Raitong's younger brother. Fan Ning knew that in history, Fujiwara Kyoto took over his brother's position and served as the Japanese regent Guan Bai, and continued to hold the power of Japan, but he looked like a thin old man with a low appearance.
Yu Xiaonian introduced to Fujiwara Kyoto, "This is what I told the general that Censor Fan, who is the Sword of Emperor Xian, can sign various agreements on behalf of the Song Dynasty and Japan."
Fan Ning was authorized by Emperor Zhao Zhen last fall. He could sign an agreement on the status of Kunzhou on behalf of the Song Dynasty and Japan without asking the court for instructions. Of course, once the agreement was signed, the plan needed to be notified to the court in a timely manner.
Fujiwara Kyoto hurriedly saluted Fan Ning, "I will come to discuss the issues of Nagasaki Port and the Hokkien with the Japanese Regent Kanbashi and His Majesty the Emperor to discuss with Censor Fan's issue of Nagasaki Port and the Hokkien. I hope we can treat each other honestly and achieve a result that both sides are satisfied with."
Yu Xiaonian translated his words to Fanning. Fanning nodded and smiled: "The right minister's idea is also my opinion. If the right minister wants, we should treat each other honestly regardless of whether we can reach an agreement."
With Yu Xiaonian's accurate translation, their communication became much smoother.
Fujiwara Kyotori said again: "We are sorry for Hirano Yoshino. Although the court does not know about this, we do not want to shirk responsibility. On behalf of Kanbai and His Majesty the Emperor, I formally apologize to your army!"
After Fujiwara Kyoto finished speaking, he bowed deeply to Fan Ning. This was necessary. They had to admit that they were responsible before they could ask the Song army to withdraw from Nagasaki.
Fan Ning said lightly: "I also believe that Hirano Yoshi's actions were done by him without authorization, but he was the Lord of Nagasaki after all. As punishment and war compensation for him, the Song army occupied Nagasaki, and we don't think there is anything wrong with it."
After listening to Yu Xiaonian's translation, Fujiwara Kyoto's face changed. He couldn't help but secretly called the other party's power, and actually occupied Nagasaki for compensation. This obviously wanted to use Nagasaki as a bargaining weight for both sides.
Of course, Fujiwara Kyoto had to come to Soyuki to negotiate with the Song army because he was very passive. With the current military strength of Japan, it is certainly possible to regain Nagasaki.
But that means that the war officially begins with the Song Dynasty. Once the Song Dynasty army reaches Japan, the lords who have long been rebellious in various places will take the opportunity to become independent. This is a consequence that Japan cannot afford, and it is also destined that they have no second way to go besides negotiating and compromise.
Fujiwara Kyoto pondered and asked: "The land of the Hokkien is a bitter and cold place. It is especially cold in winter and lacks resources. With the vast territory of the Song Dynasty, how could he be interested in the land of the Hokkien? He spent huge resources to cross the sea. The Japanese court was puzzled. Can I ask the Censor Fan to answer the doubts?"
Yu Xiaonian translated his words to Fan Ning and added: "Bizhi has never leaked anything about Kunzhou."
Fanning nodded and smiled, "Although the Song Dynasty is vast, it lacks a place to raise horses. In your eyes, the Esplanade is indeed not suitable for living, but it is very suitable for raising horses. There are pastures that are thousands of miles wide, so we regard Esplanade as the horse farm of the Song Dynasty."
After listening to Yu Xiaonian's translation, Fujiwara Kyoto suddenly realized that the Song Dynasty had taken a fancy to the pasture here. He immediately let go of his heart. If it were a place to raise horses, the Song Dynasty would not have immigrated on a large scale, and the Song army would not have been too focused on military matters.
Fujiwara Kyoto said bluntly: "If we want your army to evacuate from Nagasaki, I wonder what conditions your army needs?"
Fanning smiled, "Actually, the right minister is very clear about our conditions."
Fujiwara Kyoto laughed, and it seemed that both sides were tacit. He immediately said: "Japan can recognize the Hokkien land as the territory of the Song Dynasty, but this recognition requires two prerequisites."
"I hope to hear it carefully!"
"First, the garrison of the Estuary Land shall not exceed 5,000; secondly, the Song army cannot interfere with Japan's domestic political situation, so we only have these two requirements."
Fan Ning smiled slightly, "I can guarantee that the garrison of the ranks will not exceed 5,000 people, and will occasionally increase the strength of the troops, such as changing defenses, etc., but these are only very short-term garrisons and will not become garrisons. Can this reply be accepted?"
Fujiwara Kyoto also knew that their request was self-deception. If the Song army stationed 10,000 troops in the Essay, they wouldn't know. To put it bluntly, they just wanted face and gave an explanation to the country. As long as the other party was willing to give this face, they would certainly accept it.
"No problem. As long as the Chiefs' garrison does not exceed 5,000 troops, temporary garrison will not be considered. What about the second premise?"
The second premise is more realistic, in fact, I hope the Song army will not support Mu Ao anymore. Fan Ning pondered for a moment and said, "I can promise that the Song army will never participate in the internal war of Japan. We will withdraw the military instructor immediately."
Fanning made some concessions, withdrew the military instructor and would not allow Song soldiers to participate in the Japanese civil war, but he did not promise to cancel the support of the army.
Fujiwara Kyoto asked further: "Can your army stop supporting the Ampe family's military supplies?"
Fanning smiled, "It's just normal trade. If Ampere can't get the money, we won't sell him an arrow. Of course, if the Fujiwara family needs it, we will also do similar transactions."
Fanning was hinting him not to block the road of his family.
Fujiwara Kyoto was also very conflicted. As a minister of the court, he certainly hoped that the Song army would not support the Ampe family, but he also hoped that the Gen family's power would be exhausted in the war, so his selfishness hoped that the Ampe family would not be destroyed so quickly.
Fan Ning saw the conflict in his heart and smiled and said, "Maybe the right minister didn't understand what I mean. The Song army would never deliberately support anyone. They just wanted to do business and make a living. If the court also intends to buy some archer armor, we can also make a fortune in harmony."
Fujiwara Kyoto smiled bitterly, this is to take both ends and make a fortune in war.
"It is understandable to normal trade. Then we will make sure that the Song army's long-term garrison in the Essay land cannot exceed 5,000. Secondly, the Song army will not interfere with the Japanese civil war. On the premise of determining these two conditions, the Japanese recognized the Essay land as the territory of the Song Dynasty, and the Song army also evacuated Nagasaki unconditionally. If Censor Fan agrees, we can first sign a formal agreement, and then the emperors of both sides will stamp the seal."
Fan Ning said happily: "To show sincerity, as long as the two sides sign a formal agreement, I will immediately return Nagasaki to the right minister."
Fujiwara Kyuitaki was secretly surprised. This guy actually saw the power struggle within Japan so thoroughly, knowing that it was the Fujiwara family who wanted Nagasaki.
He also smiled happily and said, "Thank you, Yu Shi Fan for your sincerity, then we will draft the agreement now!"
The two sides immediately discussed the issue of hiring Japanese labor and signed the Labor Employment Agreement.
Chapter completed!