"Commander Xiao, no matter what, the price of 10 million taels of silver is too high. At this moment, even if we search the whole of Japan, we might not be able to find 10 million taels of silver. We really can't accept it!"
Maeda Toshiie pleaded bitterly, and Tokugawa Ieyasu also followed suit. Of course, these were all superficial actions, because they all knew that this was a common tactic on the negotiation table. Demanding an exorbitant price, and then letting the other party slowly haggle for a suitable price. This was the exclusive right of the winner. Therefore, when faced with Xiao Ruxun's exorbitant price, Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie chose to plead and follow the usual routine.
If they really lost the stone, it would only be a little heartache for them. But the silver, the silver, it was to the extent that their genitals would shatter.
"I'm a reasonable person, not an unreasonable person. So, tell me, what's the highest price you can accept?"
Seeing that it was about time, Xiao Ruxun didn't continue to insist. He gradually loosened his tone and gave Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie hope. Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie naturally climbed up the pole. One offered 3 million taels of silver, and the other offered 3.1 million taels of silver. Then, the two of them stared at each other and didn't say a word.
"No, no, it's too little. You guys continue to raise the price until I'm satisfied. Anyway, I'll never agree to this price!"
Xiao Ruxun expressed that this price had crossed his bottom line. You guys continue to raise the price.
Tokugawa Ieyasu looked at Maeda Toshiie and immediately made a decision. "3.5 million taels! Just 3.5 million taels! However, I hope that Commander Xiao will allow me to repay in three years. Taking out three million and five hundred thousand taels of silver in one go is something that I cannot do no matter what. "
Xiao Ruxun didn't answer directly. Instead, he looked at Maeda Toshiie. Maeda Toshiie silently calculated the pros and cons of his offer and said, "Commander Xiao, this is the highest price I can offer, four million! However, we hope that we can repay it over five years. The reason is the same. No matter what, we can't take out 4 million in cash this year. That's not realistic. "
Xiao Ruxun then looked at Tokugawa Ieyasu.
He saw that Tokugawa Ieyasu had a pained expression on his face. As if he had made up his mind, he said resolutely, "Commander Xiao, we can also take out 4 million taels of silver. Furthermore, I can guarantee that Japan will pay tribute to the Daming every year. Furthermore, I will marry the Emperor's daughter to His Majesty, the Daming Emperor, as his concubine."
As soon as these words came out, Maeda Toshiie immediately jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He pointed at Tokugawa Ieyasu and scolded him angrily.
"Bastard! How can you say such things! How can a bastard like you decide the Emperor's private affairs as he pleases! Are you willing to betray the Emperor's daughter for yourself? What will you do to Japan's national dignity? It's not up to you to decide what the Emperor wants to do! "
Tokugawa Ieyasu didn't answer. He just looked at Xiao Ruxun.
Xiao Ruxun looked at Tokugawa Ieyasu, and then looked at Maeda Toshiie, who was full of anger. He smiled.
"Marrying off his daughter is fine. If she marries, won't Emperor Daming become his son-in-law? It's not good to say that his seniority is lowered for no reason. Besides, if you let Emperor Daming know your title as the Emperor, I will probably send troops to attack you. If you don't want to, I won't force you. But you better not let Emperor Daming know. Otherwise, once Emperor Daming decides, it's not something I can change. "
Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie couldn't say anything about such a sensitive issue. Xiao Ruxun continued, "It seems that you don't want to pay more than four million?"
Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie still didn't say anything. They didn't want to cooperate.
"Then let's do it this way. Four million it is. You can't afford more. Go back and prepare. Pay back the four million each within five years. The rest of the terms remain the same. If there's no problem, sign it! Settle this as soon as possible so you can go back and give birth in peace. "
As soon as Xiao Ruxun said this, Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie showed a strange expression.
"Commander Xiao, I don't quite understand what you mean."
"Commander Xiao, I don't quite understand what you mean. What do you mean?"
Xiao Ruxun looked at Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie with a strange expression.
"Don't you understand? Go back and give birth in peace. Don't fight. Then, within five years, pay back the four million you owe to the Daming. Then, this matter will be considered settled. From now on, you can live in peace. Don't think about those useless things. If you don't know your place, the Daming will start fighting again. "
"That's not what I mean. Commander Xiao, you mean that both of us have to pay four million?"
Maeda Toshiie finally realized what Xiao Ruxun meant.
Tokugawa Ieyasu was also shocked.
"Commander Xiao, you're not joking, are you?"
Xiao Ruxun frowned. With an unfriendly expression, he said, "What do you mean? When have I ever been joking? Neither of you is willing to back down. Each of you has to pay four million. Of course, I can't make a choice. Although the Toyotomi Clan is the main culprit of the war, the Tokugawa Clan also has a bad record of betraying their former master and attacking the Ming Dynasty Army. Moreover, both of you have to pay the same amount of silver. It's not easy for me to make a choice. I might as well hit each of you fifty times. Both of you will pay four million together. That's a total of eight million.
"What?!"
Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie stood up together in shock.
Xiao Ruxun's face was fierce. He said coldly, "What, you want to go back on your word?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Hui, who was standing beside Xiao Ruxun, immediately raised his hand and shouted, "Raise the guns!"
The hundreds of gunmen surrounding them raised their muskets and lit the match ropes. It was obvious that they were prepared to open fire at the slightest disagreement. The rest of the guards also pulled out their swords, looking like tigers eyeing their prey. The guards beside Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie also pulled out their swords nervously, as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Even though Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie were shrewd, they couldn't help but turn pale with fright in the face of such a situation.
"Commander Xiao, don't be like this. We don't mean anything else. We just don't understand. Commander Xiao clearly said that you would help one of us to restore peace to Japan. Why do you want both of us to stop fighting and coexist peacefully now?"
Tokugawa Ieyasu questioned Xiao Ruxun loudly.
Xiao Ruxun waved his hand, indicating for the guards beside him to relax. The gunmen put down their muskets, and the guards sheathed their swords. The Japanese guards heaved a sigh of relief, and the situation became calm again.
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