"Commander Xiao, you should also know that Ishikan Ginzan is the largest mine in our country, with an annual output of up to one million taels of silver. It is an important source of finance for our country. You really have a big mouth. You want the whole Ishikan Ginzan in one go. May I ask if you plan to let the people of our country starve and wear warm clothes?"
Xiao Ruxun sneered. "Even if I don't want the silver mountain, the silver will only be used by you to fight a war. When will it ever be used in the field of people's livelihood? Mr. Kuroda, you don't have to say such sweet words. Daming doesn't want you to go to the Emperor, he doesn't want you to send hostages, and he doesn't even want you to cede territory to Ishikan and Feizen. Only this Ishikan Ginzan, Daming is determined to get it! "
Kuroda Rusui shook his head. "This is not the way to get along peacefully. Commander Xiao, Ishikan Ginzan is originally a thing of Country R. Why does Daming want to take it by force?"
"This is not taking it by force. This is a negotiation. If I take it by force, I can directly lead troops to attack Ishikan. Do you think I can take it or not? I will lead troops to attack Ishikan by sea now. Do you think it will work? "
Xiao Ruxun's sudden change in tone and attitude made Kuroda Rusui feel that Ishikan Ginzan was too tempting for Daming. Daming knew that if he really refused, judging from the current situation, Country R would not be able to stop the Ming Army from attacking Ishikan and plundering Ishikan Ginzan. Even the subsequent counterattack would be a problem.
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Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were destined to fight to the death in Nagoya to determine the hegemon of Country R. At this time, the appearance of the Ming Army added many variables to the entire future. Both Kuroda Rusui and Tokugawa Ieyasu hated this kind of variable.
However, Ishikan Ginzan was of great significance to Country R. In any case, it could not be handed over to the Ming Kingdom. Kuroda Rusui could only come up with his own backup plan.
"In order to thank the Daming for helping my master crusade against Toyotomi Hideyoshi and stabilizing Japan, my master is willing to give you 2.5 million taels of silver and 10% of the annual production of Ishikami Ginseng as a reward."
Kuroda Rusui's true intentions were revealed, and his target was revealed.
"Five million taels of silver, ninety percent of the Shijian Silver Mountain's production."
Since the other party had already revealed their trump card, Xiao Ruxun did not hide too much and went straight into battle.
Kuroda Rusui was shocked and angry: "Commander Xiao! I came with sincerity. Why is Inspector Xiao like this? "
"At the root of the problem, Japan invaded Korea and slaughtered 500,000 Koreans and 100,000 soldiers. Daming the Heavenly Soldiers lost thousands of soldiers and countless resources were consumed. How could a mere 2.5 million make up for it? Shijian Silver Mountain's annual output was a million, and ten percent of it was less than a hundred thousand. What was the point of putting out a cart of firewood with a cup of water? Although it wasn't the Tokugawa clan's fault, those people are still your people. Since you want to unify Japan, you must bear this responsibility! "
Xiao Ruxun also made up his mind, unwilling to take a step back no matter what.
Kuroda Rusui gritted his teeth and said: "Three million taels of silver, twenty percent of the annual production of Ishikami Ginseng!"
"4.5 million taels of silver, eighty percent of the annual production of Ishikami Ginseng!"
"Commander Xiao! This is a formal negotiation! This is not a joke! "
"Of course I know! If this was not a formal negotiation, I would have brought my men to attack Ishikami myself! I will make sure that you won't even get ten percent of the silver! Sitting here and talking is already my greatest sincerity! "
"Commander Xiao! How can you be so overbearing?! "
"This is how overbearing I am! If you don't agree, I will send 100,000 troops to attack Ishikami! I will also leak the news to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. I want to see what Tokugawa Ieyasu can do to me! "
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Kuroda Rusui looked at Xiao Ruxun in shock, as if he wanted to re-evaluate him.
"Commander Xiao, I came here with the greatest sincerity to negotiate with you. It is for the sake of our two countries' mutual alliance, never to betray each other, never to fight again. Must Commander Xiao be so overbearing?"
Kuroda Rusui felt that his expression and tone were very sincere, but who would have thought that Xiao Ruxun would roll his eyes and scoff, as if he did not care. "There is no such thing as never betraying each other between countries.
Kuroda Rusui, I can see that you are a scholar, but I am a soldier. I am used to speaking with knives. Whatever you want, exchange it with something. Don't say anything. Besides, there is no general who doesn't like war. "Kuroda Rusui said coldly," Between countries, there is no such thing as never betraying each other. Today, I have the upper hand, so I will ask for benefits. Tomorrow, if you have the upper hand, you will ask for more than me.
Kuroda Rusui almost fainted from anger …
With great difficulty, he calmed his mind. Kuroda Rusui's eyes shone fiercely. His refined appearance had been torn to shreds, and his vicious nature was revealed.
"Since Commander Xiao has said so, then I won't say anything more. My final offer is 3.5 million silver. Thirty percent of the silver produced in the Ishinami Ginseng mountain. This is the highest price that Japan can offer. If Commander Xiao is still not satisfied, please bring your soldiers to get it."
"4 million, 60 percent."
Kuroda Rusui stretched out his hand. "Please!"
Xiao Ruxun nodded and looked at Chen Lin beside him. "General Chen, order the navy to set sail. Xuan Su, lead the way. Our target, Shikami! Also, behead this person and his followers, and send them back to Tokugawa Ieyasu! Also, send orders to Toma and Pusan to prepare their troops and exterminate the pirates! "
Xiao Ruxun stood up. Chen Lin was stunned for a moment. Seeing that Xiao Ruxun did not seem to be lying, she looked at Xuan Su and the confused Kuroda Rusui and agreed.
There was a war to fight, so why not agree?
Chen Zhao waved his hand. Immediately, soldiers rushed in and grabbed Kuroda Rusui and his two followers. They pressed them to the table and tied them up. Kuroda Rusui paled and hurriedly shouted at Xuan Su. Xuan Su's face was pale. She immediately rushed out to find Xiao Ruxun and shouted, "Commander! Commander! They're here to negotiate! To negotiate! We can't just kill them like this!! "
Xiao Ruxun slapped Xuan Su's face with the back of her hand and kicked him out.
"It's not up to you to tell me what I want to do! Just lead the way! One more word and I'll kill you too! Keep an eye on him! "
The guards around Xiao Ruxun immediately drew their swords, and Xuan Su was so frightened that she screamed.
Kuroda Rushui had never imagined that Xiao Ruxun would suddenly explode in anger. With no one to translate for him, he had no idea what Xiao Ruxun had said, but from the looks of it, the situation did not seem to be in his favor. He and his two followers were escorted to the ship and knelt together. Three sturdy Ming soldiers each held a large machete and looked at them darkly. Kuroda Rushui felt goosebumps all over his body from being looked down upon.
"Kill!"
At Xiao Ruxun's order, a soldier raised his machete and a Japanese pirate envoy's head fell to the ground. It rolled for a long time before stopping. The headless corpse's blood spurted out like a geyser.
Kuroda Rusui froze, as if he had been petrified. The other envoy shouted in fear. Xuan Su, who was watching from the side, also trembled in fear. Her entire body involuntarily curled up.
"Kill!"
With another order, the second envoy's head fell to the ground as well. Blood spurted out like a geyser, and some of it even splashed onto Kuroda Rusui's face. The thick stench of blood caused him to retch uncontrollably. Before he could vent the discomfort in his stomach, his head was grabbed, and his entire body was forcefully pulled up into a perfect angle for slashing. The gleaming blade was raised up steadily, and as long as Xiao Ruxun gave the order, the dog's head would fall to the ground.
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