Xiao Letian scolds people enough, and Jin Changsen is aggrieved enough, because Xiao Letian is simply using his knowledge that transcends the times to abuse people, which is really a bit unfair.

However, although Xiao Letian scolded him fiercely, the truth he explained was true. Why did the Shimazu family in Japan secretly control the Ryukyu Kingdom for more than two hundred years without destroying its ancestral temple? Is it really a great discovery of the Japanese conscience or lack of that strength?

The answer is certainly no, but the key point is still interests. The ancient Ryukyu Kingdom was a maritime country recognized by the mainland regime. Although it was weak, there was still the right to pay tribute and trade. The alloy seal was always under the control of the Ryukyu King.

The Shimazu family needed this name too much, because when the Tokugawa shogunate was rising, the Shimazu family had already stood in the wrong team and became the enemy of the Tokugawa shogunate. Later, although the relationship eased, it was impossible to obtain the most important Kankang power. Fortunately, the Shimazu family was the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the Ryukyu Kingdom was still so weak. Please come to more and faster chapters.

Using military means to control the Ryukyu royal family and to control the Ryukyu Kingdom's tentative trade rights in disguise, the Shimazu family accumulated a large amount of wealth over the past few hundred years. This is the fundamental reason why the Ryukyu ancestral temple was maintained.

Now, the commercial status of the Ryukyu Kingdom is on the verge of collapse, and the civil war in the Qing Dynasty also made the tribute trade in name only. The customs of the Qing Dynasty were forcibly opened by foreigners, and the Kanhe trade naturally withdrew from the stage of history.

The kenhe trade sounds complicated, but in fact Xiao Letian understands very well that this is just a large-scale procurement led by the government. The main reason is mainland civilization, which means that the Ming and Qing dynasties closed the door to free trade and chose to trade between the government, and traded on merchant ships between the mainland and overseas countries. If there was no seal of the kenhe trade gold seal, then the Ming and Qing dynasties would have the name of arresting and killing people. Transactions without the right to kenhe trade were regarded as smuggling.

But now, Britain and France have used cannons to bombard the closed customs of the Qing Dynasty, and Western merchants who did not have the right to trade in Kanhe have flocked to it. The Qing government has long been scared by the fire in the Old Summer Palace, and Kanhe trade has been forcibly swept into the garbage dump.

It is under this background that the status of the Ryukyu Kingdom has become lower and lower. Commodities such as sugar, coral, pearl, etc. of Ryukyu's specialty products have been replaced by better goods from Nanyang. In addition to precious metals such as gold and silver, the remaining Qing Dynasty does not need it at all. After a while, the commercial status of going to Naba Port has become weaker and weaker.

Of course, another very important reason is the development of navigation technology. In 1865, the trade of fly-scissors had already spread across the ocean. This extremely fast sailing ship had broken free from the shackles of the trade winds and truly became the king of marine trade.

The speed of the fly-scissor can reach up to 20 knots, and it only takes 30 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. It takes less than 100 days to arrive from Guangdong to London, England. Moreover, the tonnage of merchant ships is getting bigger and bigger, and the number of sailors required is decreasing.

For example, Captain Corsica's Lucky was ready to return to Europe from Tanggu Port with a full load of pig bristles. The fresh water and food he carried when he set out were enough to travel to Kolkata and even to the Arabian Peninsula. This powerful endurance was unimaginable to European navigators in the Ming Dynasty.

At that time, the merchants in Portugal took simple sailing boats and slowly headed towards Asia along the earth's trade wind belt. They had to dock at almost every large port to replenish food and fresh water. Therefore, the Naha Port at that time was really a must-stop port for all long-distance merchant ships. The beautiful reputation of Wanguo Jinliang was built at that time.

"Silly people, do you know what the progress of the times means?" Xiao Letian said contemptuously to Jin Changsen and those pro-Japanese sects with ash face, "Naba Port did not have the support of industry and agriculture. In the past, when the tonnage of ocean-going merchant ships was small, your specialty sugar, coral, pearls, earthen porcelain, etc. could fill several cargo ships. But now? Look at the large-tonnage cargo ships built by foreigners. Is your cargo enough for someone to take? "

"You can't make money here, and it's useless as a supply port. To borrow what you just said, Naha is coming from Japan. Do you think they are short of food and freshwater for that day? They just bypass your Ryukyu and go to Kagoshima. Can't Hakata supply be replenished?"

"Did you idiots figure it out now? Naha has been marginalized, you have become the useless ribs of Shimazu family. What will happen to Ryukyu who can't make money? Kim Changmori, you are at your age, and I will give me an answer with your wisdom. What will happen to you?"

Xiao Letian is so tired that his lips are so dry that he has his skin. He really doesn't want to talk nonsense to these people, but now he still has to unify the thoughts of the king and minister of Ryukyu. If you want to continue singing the subsequent play, you must ensure that King Shangtai will no longer be shaken.

Under Xiao Letian's knowledge of transcending the era, Jin Changsen and those pro-Japanese factions collapsed first. Those who were completely pro-Japanese factions were not concerned about them for the time being. First of all, Jin Changsen is not a pure pro-Japanese faction. He still recognizes his identity as a Ryukyu. Everything he did was actually because of his judgment of the situation.

Jin Changsen broke free from the shackles of the soldiers and knelt in front of King Shangtai with a thud. "Your Majesty, I am confused. I almost killed Your Majesty. Please tell Your Majesty that you are clear about the punishment of the righteous and kill me and shock all the evil in the court... I just want Your Majesty to let my family go for the sake of the loyalty of the old Majesty..."

With Kim Changsen taking the lead, the remaining pro-Japanese factions knelt down, "Please be clear about the punishment of the law, and ask your Majesty to forgive your family for their lives..."

As the situation has developed to the present, the power of the pro-China faction has increased greatly. At first, they still have some doubts about their beliefs. It was not until now that Xiao Letian unveiled his last trump card that they knew how correct what they did was.

Yes, they all know the story of the cunning rabbit dead and the lack of dog cooking, and the birds are hidden in bows, while they know the Japanese greed and selfish natures clearly.

"Fortunately, there was a Mr. Xiao in the Qing Dynasty. Fortunately, we watched "The Journey to the West". Fortunately, our Wang Yingming, otherwise the Ryukyu Kingdom would have perished in your hands... Bah!"

At this time, King Shangtai finally woke up from a confused nightmare. After hearing Xiao Letian's analysis, he was shocked and sweated. As expected, he was right to choose the mainland. If he really listened to the old guy Jin Changsen, he would only last for a few years. Thinking of this, King Shangtai walked up to Xiao Letian and bowed deeply and said.

"Thank you, Prime Minister, for breaking the mystery and enlightenment... Dear ministers, I announce to you that Xiao Letian is my teacher, and Xiao Aiqing is the prime minister of our Ryukyu court. Regardless of military and political affairs, Mr. Xiao will say anything..."

The crowd was filled with an uproar. The emperor's teacher? And it was the prime minister? King Shangtai actually restored the prime minister system in ancient China. Oh my god! He didn't discuss it with the ministers. He updated it as soon as possible, but the fool jumped out to object. Under the leadership of Cai Mao and Lin Yuanmiao, all the ministers bowed and bowed ninety degrees.

"See the Prime Minister, the Ryukyu Kingdom is blessed!"

Not to mention that the Ryukyu Kingdom was young, nor did Xiao Letian not care about his two lives. Anyway, facing the officials who saluted, and looking at the palace maids and eunuchs and waiters who were kneeling down, Xiao Letian couldn't help but swell up, and his waist was straightened three points.

Look at the subordinates behind Xiao Letian, all of whom were excited and burst into tears. After fighting to the death, Isn’t this glory just for this? Look at Luo Huo, who is holding the flag, his chin is almost raising his forehead.

After Xiao Letian's short stinky fart, his mind quickly calmed down. Now the Japanese have no rest. When they look up, they can see the Japanese people building defensive walls all over the mountains. They are staring at Shuri Castle like wounded wild wolves.

"Your Majesty, now is not the time to chat. Let's prepare for the war right away... Lord Lin Yuanmiao, you can mobilize the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace to prepare food and water, and you don't need to make porridge too well... General Cai Mao, you, Master Shi and all the soldiers around me, hurry up and select elite troops among the people. The city wall must be guarded..."

Xiao Letian now begins to replace King Shangtai to issue orders, but there is no one in the court who dares to resist. He sees the tide of Chinese people pouring into the south gate. These are warriors baptized by a night of bloody battles. Shuri Castle is really no match for these people now.

More than 100,000 Chinese in Naba Port could not all follow Xiao Letian. In addition to the victims, many people fled in scattered places and entered the mountains with the Ryukyu natives. The first update was that, but there were 40,000 to 50,000 Chinese who fought with Xiao Letian. These men, women, young and old are almost exhausted. Men can still hold on, but women, children and the elderly must get rest.

After a while, all the squares in front of Shuri Castle were crowded with women, children and elderly people, and soon the fragrance of rice porridge began to permeate.

Above the city wall, Cai Mao and Shi Dakai also had many middle-level generals who were arranging manpower defense. The palace's arsenal was also opened. All the swords, guns, swords and halberds that had been stored for unknown purposes were moved out. There were even iron armor and steel knives produced during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty.

"Sir, have a sip of hot porridge..." Just as Xiao Letian was patrolling the city wall, Lin Yuanmiao, the Minister of Revenue, came over with rice porridge to flatter him. But unexpectedly, Xiao Letian glared at him, "Soldiers have not eaten, I don't eat, so I will distribute it to the soldiers and the people. When everyone drinks hot porridge, I will drink it again... Go, just give me a glass of water!"

I have to say that ancient people were still simple. These people who had not been bombed by the news media did not have so many twists and turns in their hearts. If anyone is better to them, they can really take out their hearts. Xiao Letian even said that he cried all the Chinese around him.

"Prime Minister...Mr. Xiao...Mr...." The crowd choked and took the hot porridge that had come over, tears burst out from his eyes. Xiao Letian was also a little moved by himself. He turned around and rubbed his stomach and sighed inwardly, "It's true that there is a price to show off. I'm so hungry that I'm pressing my chest against my back."

Time passed minute by minute. When the pocket watch pointed at seven o'clock in the morning, the world was already bright. At this time, standing on the city wall, you could see the situation of the entire port, the burning city, the fleet on the sea, and the Japanese defending on the hillside, everything was clearly visible.

"General Cai Mao! Come and find me a telescope. Do you see if the ships on the sea are Japanese fleets?" Just as Xiao Letian just took over the brass-gilded monocular, suddenly there were flames flashing on the sea, followed by bursts of thunder.

In the blink of an eye, clouds of smoke and dust suddenly rose from the west wall of Shuri Castle, and the entire Shuri Castle was shaken.

"It's the Japanese fleet, their ships... These bastards fired, they fired at the imperial city..." General Cai Mao covered his helmet and rushed towards the city wall on the west side.
Chapter completed!