Aztec Eternals

"Oh! The cooperation between the shogunate and the Ming Dynasty!"

In the quiet room, the fire is warm. The soup in the pot boiled slightly, and there was a "huhu" heat, mixed with a faint tea fragrance. Kiyoshi Morino, a big businessman in Kyoto, lowered his eyes, staring at the slightly boiling soup, just like his turbulent heart.

The Ming Dynasty strictly enforced the maritime ban, forbidding foreign merchant ships to come to trade, and prohibiting private individuals from going to sea. The so-called joint trade between the shogunate and the Ming Dynasty is formally the "tributary trade" in which the "King of Japan" Muromachi Shogunate pays regular tribute to the Ming Dynasty.

The shogunate dispatched a tribute ship, which was boarded by a large merchant from the country, carrying a large amount of special products from the country, and arrived at the two ports of Beijing and Ningbo to conduct formal transactions with merchants officially licensed by the Ming Dynasty.

This kind of transaction on the surface includes two parts, namely, the tribute and rebate to the emperor of Ming Dynasty, which is called "business trade", and the transaction of goods shipped by merchants on both sides, which is called "private trade".

The items traded between the two sides, the special products of the country demanded by the Ming Dynasty, were sulfur, copper, gold, silver, fans, swords, lacquerware and screens. However, the goods of the Ming Dynasty demanded by the He Kingdom are almost all-inclusive, and there is a shortage of everything. Among them, Ming Qian Tongbao, books, calligraphy and paintings, and silk porcelain are the major items.

Of course, both "trade for public purposes" and "trade for private purposes" are official trades with franchises between the two countries. The profit of this kind of official trade is generally more than ten times for the merchants of Ming and Japan, and two to five times for the tribute and gifts of the shogunate. The only one who lost money was Emperor Ming.

"Ha! The real profit of exploration and cooperation trade is more than ten times!"

Kiyoshi Morino, a big businessman in Kyoto, was feeling ups and downs and whispered to himself. He knew in his heart that the huge trade demand between the Ming Dynasty and the He Kingdom and the huge shortage of goods, how could it be possible that a Ming ship in a few years could meet it!

Between the Ming Dynasty and the He Kingdom, there were not only official transactions on the surface, but also private transactions between the businessmen of the two countries. And the huge amount of private trade and the huge profits are like icebergs floating in the extreme north sea, which are huge monsters buried under the water. On the other hand, the official trade on the bright side is just the tip of the iceberg, less than one-thousandth of a percent.

Since there is a huge private trade between the businessmen of the two countries, why must they participate in the exploration and cooperation trade? Directly transport the goods, go to the seaside of the Ming Dynasty, and trade privately, wouldn't it be fine! Well, the southwestern states of the shogunate have carefully considered this issue and boldly practiced it. As a result, they became Japanese pirates in the eyes of the Ming government and were chased and killed by the government.

And the big merchants who traded with them in the Ming Dynasty also had a sharp sword hanging over their heads at all times. Once this kind of private trade is exposed, it will be directly abandoned by the big shots behind the scenes, and it will end without mercy!

As for the shogunate, unlicensed merchants and samurai were caught and executed immediately. It was only after the Onin Rebellion that the prestige of the shogunate gradually declined and its control over the countries gradually weakened, which led to the increasing number of Japanese pirates at sea.

"Ah! If you can participate in the exploration and cooperation trade, then the official status of the two countries will really open the door to private trade after obtaining a piece of paper!"

The big businessman in Kyoto Morino Kiyoshi closed his eyes, and the big businessmen in Hakata and Sakai Port appeared in his mind, after participating in the survey and cooperation trade, the luxurious appearance of the courts and servants.

These big merchants will prepare official chartered trade flags and trade permits from India and India on ships going to the Ming Dynasty. Then, they quickly traded with Ming businessmen they met in the near overseas of Ming country. And if they encounter the patrol fleet of the Ming Dynasty government and cannot escape, they will raise the flag of the tribute trade ship, claiming that it is the Japanese ship that came to pay tribute!

Generally speaking, when encountering such a situation, the navy of the Ming Dynasty would only collect a sum of tax, and then drive away the ship with the reason that the time for paying tribute had not yet arrived. And the generals of the navy, even if they were greedy for the goods on board, they would not directly treat the official tribute ships as Japanese pirates and exterminate them. Because, attacking and killing the tribute ships of Fanbang is too risky, but it can ruin their political career and their lives.

"These quantities are limited. Obtaining the difficult flag and trade permit of the joint trade is a talisman for private trade. It can turn into a floating golden ship!"

After looking down for a long time, Morino Kiyoshi opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and let it out forcefully. With a wry smile on his face, he looked at Takeda Nobuhiro who seemed to be smiling but not smiling, shook his head, and sighed.

"My Tiantai School of Dharma has always practiced 'stopping and observing'. Only by stopping desires can one's mind be settled, and by calming and observing can one's mind be wise, and by practicing 'stopping and looking at' together, one can cultivate 'settled wisdom'."

"Xin Guanggong, you aroused my inner greed and disturbed my meditation skills. You want to destroy my practice!"

"Haha! Morino Kiyoshi, Master Ji Zang once said, 'If you don't break it, you can't take it back. The evil has been destroyed. The orthodox Dharma of Buddhism cannot be said to exist or not, and there is no distinction between the inside and the outside. The reality of all laws is neither existence nor non-existence. ?'”

Having said that, Takeda Nobuhiro clasped his hands together, showing a solemn smile.

"So, in my opinion, there is no need to destroy or establish the reality of all dharmas. If you are like this, you have a form!"

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Hearing this, Morino Kiyoshi shook his head. He didn't argue with the other party, but replied with a wry smile.

"Mr. Xin Guang, you are from the San Lun sect, and you are still following the path of sophistry. This is the evil view of 'evil takes emptiness', which is not in line with my Tiantai sect."

Hearing this, Takeda Nobuhiro smiled and did not speak. He knows that his Buddhist practice is absolutely incomparable to that of Morino Kiyoshi of Miaohuayuan.

But since the other party responded like this, it must have been aroused. When the mind is together, the desire is great, and the balance of power between the two sides has also changed. In this way, don't you have to invest more capital and give him more benefits! In layman's terms, if you want better and more tributes, and to open up the relationship with the big shots, you have to pay more!

"Guangguang, order some tea!"

Takeda Nobuhiro gave an order in a deep voice, and Oysteraki Mitsuhiro next to him put away his bewildered expression and solemnly ordered tea. Then, with a respectful expression, he handed two cups of tea to the two of them. Both parties drank in one gulp, and there were no more pleasantries.

"It is indeed possible for me to intervene in Kanhe trade. But the premise is that I want to do this thing well! Not only do I have to present enough cherished and amazing tributes to the new successor general's family, to complete the An entrustment from a great man. I still need the same unique and precious gift to feed the big man behind me, as well as the Hosokawa Kanling and Hatakeyama Kanling who are in power. Even so, the possibility of me being able to obtain the approval of the survey and cooperation trade is only half! "

The big businessman Morino Kiyoshi regained his composure, the gentle expression on his face disappeared, and for the first time showed a sharp look. He looked at Takeda Nobuhiro and said lightly.

"Mr. Xin Guang, everything in the world depends on man's efforts. Between you and me, one loses and one prospers. If I obtain the permission of the survey and cooperation trade, I will never forget your help today! And you from the extreme north, If the furs, medicinal materials, placer gold, and horses obtained in exchange are transported to the Ming Dynasty, the profit can reach more than thirty times!"

"I, Morino Kiyoshi, make a wish to the Buddha! If this plan is successful, I will share ten times the profit with you!"

"Divide me ten times?!"

Hearing this, Takeda Nobuhiro's calm expression finally collapsed. He thought for a moment, finally nodded, and solemnly swore.

"Morino Kiyoshi, in the name of the Takeda family, I swear to the Buddha! If so, your business is mine!"

"good!"

The big businessman Morino Kiyoshi held out his hand, and clapped hands heavily with Nobuhiro Takeda, the head of the Oysteraki clan, to swear. And Mitsuhiro Oyazaki next to him stared wide-eyed, watching the negotiation between the two, he was already stupefied. Then, next to his ear, there was another loud shout from his father Xinguang.

"Guangguang, order more tea!"

Oysteraki Mitsuhiro pursed his lips and ordered tea again. This time, his movements were a little out of shape, and his expression was a little dazed, but no one cared. Morino Qing drank slowly, put the teacup away, and asked in a deep voice.

"Xin Guanggong, my old friend, tell me, what do you want?"