Ye Zhao gradually got used to sleeping in the same room as Aiyue Yiori. The beauty's gentle breathing seemed to have a hypnotic effect, which always made him sleep very soundly and deeply.

On the ship to Edo, Aizuki Iori also carried the bedding and spread it on the metal floor of Ye Ao's bed in the cabin. However, Ye Ao was startled and had no choice but to find a spring bed for her so that she would not get her body icy all the way.

Weiyue Yiori was not used to sleeping in bed, and one day he fell down in the middle of the night, making Ye Zhao laugh, but he pretended to be asleep and didn't see it.

What a great event was the Southern Regent's visit to Japan? The Edo Pier gathered a welcome crowd, and the entire pier was filled with colorful flowers. However, the Southern infantry and shogunate samurai were extremely vigilant, and the welcome crowd was blocked hundreds of steps away, basically leaving the effective shooting distance of the rifle. As for the small hand-made musket suitable for assassination, it was even more useless.

Emperor Takaaki came to Edo from Kyoto and welcomed the Chinese Regent at the dock with the shogunate general Tokugawa Ishishi, the shogunate grandfather Ii Naohime and others.

Weiyue Yiori has never seen such a grand occasion. She was left by Ye Zhao on the ship and waited, but she just helped Ye Zhao change into the yellow brocade robe. She was a little surprised in her beautiful eyes.

Tokugawa Ishiki was young and Ye Zhao didn't take it seriously. What needed to be carefully observed was Emperor Takaaki and several important shogunate officials.

That night, Emperor Takaaki, Tokugawa Ishishi and others held a banquet at the Edo Castle Honmaru Oden. The so-called Honmaru was the residence of the shogunate general. The Honmaru Oden was divided into three districts, Zhongao and Oo, and Oo were the harem of Tokugawa Shogun. Like all the harems of the kings, men were prohibited from entering and leaving, and completely closed management. In addition to the general's wives and concubines, there were also female officials and palace maids called "female middle school". During his heyday, there were more than a thousand female middle school in Oori.

Ye Zhao was arranged to live in Zhongao on the right side of the Edo Tensou Pavilion. The so-called Tensou Pavilion is a military castle building that emerged from the Warring States Period. It is also the residence of the lord of the city and a symbol of the power of the vassal lord.

Ye Zhao moved into Zhongao with Ma Bowen, the consul of Nagasaki who accompanied him to visit. At the same time, Bai Laoheng and fifty royal guards with swords were accompanying him.

From the perspective of the royal family and the shogunate, the safety of the Chinese Regent is naturally the top priority. If the Chinese Regent is assassinated in Edo, I am afraid that the entire *** country will be in danger of extermination. This is also the reason why Ye Zhao was arranged to move into the General's Mansion. A few steps away from the Tianshou Pavilion, you can clearly observe the reality of the Tianshou Pavilion. How could it be so easy for outsiders to come in?

Although it is safe and worry-free, there should be a lot of attention to diet and refreshments. It is hard to say that there are no maids and servants in Tokugawa Motomaru who are passionate national elements.

The wide and continuous fir roofs on the entire general's mansion are layered with silk and bamboo, and the Japanese palace style is really pleasing to the eye.

It was not beyond Ye Ao's surprise that Ii Ichi's visit. Tokugawa Ichishima was young and the emperor had no real power. The real ruler of the *** country was actually the shogunate eldest son Ichi Ichi Naohime.

This old man encountered assassination from the barbarians three times this year. The most dangerous time was that he was scratched by a musket projectile on his face, and his life and death were only between the front lines.

Sitting at the wooden table, Ye Zhao looked at Naobi Ii while tasting tea.

At the age of 40, the typical Edo era officials dressed up, with wide sleeves, black veil hats and streamers that symbolize their identity. Others also have distinctive colors, with square faces, shrewdness, toughness and coldness as if engraved on their faces.

"Your Highness, what you said during your meal is to send scholars who are proficient in economics to assist the shogunate of the country, and they are called consultants. I wonder what the rights of this consultant are?"

Ii Naoki asked respectfully, the unique etiquette style of people, whether they despise you from the heart or are afraid of you, they will be very polite and polite.

Although Naochi Ii can write Chinese, he doesn’t know how to speak Chinese, so there are naturally translations on the side.

Ye Zhao said: "The so-called consultant is naturally a scholar. Whether your country adopts their suggestions or does not accept them, they all follow the advice. I just hope that *** will be prosperous and stable, and take some responsibility for some achievements in Asia East."

Ii Naoki nodded silently. Before meeting, I really couldn't imagine that this terrible enemy was as young and handsome as the Regent of the Southern Dynasties in China. You can't guess what he was thinking. Will he really help the country get rid of its current predicament?

Which side will he support in the battle between the shogunate and the royal family?

There is no doubt that, whether it is the shogunate or the royal family, as long as they can obtain the full support of the Chinese, they will inevitably become the final winner in this contest.

"Mr. Ii, I have a lot of feelings when I came to the *** this time. The two countries have a lot of clothes and water. I also hope that Mr. Ii will work hard to eliminate the misunderstandings of your people about our country."

Ye Zhao's tone was gentle and calm.

Naoki Ii's face was equally calm and he bowed and said, "It must be! As long as the despise country can overcome this difficulty, Naoki Ii's will mobilize various vassals to eliminate the riots!"

Ma Bowen, who was sitting sideways, glanced at Ii Naoki and cursed the old fox in his heart.

Naochi Ii suddenly asked: "Your Highness, the vows have recently called for abolishing the vassal state and establishing a county. I wonder if your Highness will support this appeal?"

Abolishing vassals and establishing counties means truly abolishing the daimyo system and abolishing the feudal system, and the foundation of the shogunate rule would not exist.

Ye Zhao said: "This is your domestic government affairs, and I will support your majority."

Naochi Ii nodded slightly and said, "Your Highness will visit the Kyoto Imperial Office tomorrow. Naochi Ii Ii wishes Your Majesty a happy journey."

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you for your good words."

After Ii Naobi left, Ye Zhao glanced at Ma Bowen.

Ma Bowen then took out a letter and presented it to Ye Zhao with both hands, saying, "This is a secret letter written by Nakagan Ogasawara to his subordinates. Please check it out."

Ogasawara Nakagan is the lord of the Okura vassal state of Toyoshi country. He is also one of the overlords of Kyushu Island. He is also close to Nagasawara Nakagan. Among the daimyos that Ma Bowen contacted, Ogasawara Nakagan is the most ambitious and has an ambiguous attitude towards the royal family and the shogunate. He is also the most unambiguous in the attack on various resistance organizations. In the Fengqian state, there are basically no armed groups in the resistance country.

Ye Zhao pulled out the letter and looked at it a few times, asking Ma Bowen to help him buy a firearm.

In troubled times, heroes will surely emerge. When the Meiji Restoration, the royal family and the shogunate coalition forces started war, there were even cases of warriors rebelling to establish a republic as president.

Okura Fan was one of the main forces of resisting the royal sect during the Meiji Restoration. In fact, what was really confronted was the system of abolishing the feudal vassal and establishing prefectures. Who would be willing to hand over the power in these feudal daimyos?

"Ogasawara Nakagan, what's this person?" Ye Zhao asked lightly.

Ma Bowen did not think: "Ambition, two sides, and ambition to revitalize the country."

Ye Zhao laughed. It’s not unreasonable for Ma Bowen to use this vassal lord. Who said that China can produce Wang Jingwei? Humans are very strange animals. Sometimes ideals are the same thing, but when controlled by people, they often cannot turn back.

Abolishing the vassal state and establishing counties? It will definitely not make it smooth. The longer the feudal daimyo system in the *** country exists, the more beneficial it will be to China.

"Well, let's deal with him first, it may be useful in the future." Ye Zhao put down the letter, Ma Bowen hurriedly picked up, lit it with an oil lamp, and said, "Prince, go to the Kyoto Imperial Office tomorrow, and my subordinates will bring Miss Weiyue. I am afraid that the servants and maids of the *** people will be their eyes and ears."

Ye Zhao nodded slightly.

The next day, the Chinese Regent's convoy and Emperor Xiaoming's convoy drove to Kyoto together.

The Kyoto Imperial Office's Jianli gate is open, and the Chinese Regent is welcome to visit. This gate is located south of the Zichen Hall of the Imperial Palace, and is the gate that the Emperor's Divine Lord passes. This is the first time it has been opened to foreigners.

Kyoto Imperial Hall is a huge palace complex. Although it is not much different from the Ganwang Palace in Nanjing. It is just that the sleeping hall style is unique to the people. The temples are small and there are many wooden buildings. The houses are connected by a covered walkway or corridor, which is far less majestic than the Chinese imperial palace and royal palace.

Ye Zhao's residence was arranged in Nijo Castle, which is the headquarters of the shogun in Kyoto. Now the entire Nijo Castle has been taken over by the Nakano and has become the residence of the Regent.

In the evening, when Emperor Takamaki set up a tea party to entertain Ye Zhao at the Imperial House, Aizuki Yiori also arrived in Kyoto, and Ye Zhao took her to the banquet.

The carriage was a carriage, but the groom was replaced by a Chinese. On the way to the Emperor's Imperial Hall, Aiyue Yiori was in a natural expression. He carefully helped Ye Zhao sort out his clothes in the carriage. Looking at the ruby-carved dragon crown worn by Ye Zhao, the golden dragon and pearls were dazzling, and the yellow ball of dragon brocade robe was full of vigor and handsome. Aiyue Yiori did not ask, but quietly helped Ye Zhao lower his sleeves and touched Ye Zhao's official boots to wear comfortable and uncomfortable.

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Okay, you're gone, as if you're missing something." He said, "So you know, I'm the Regent of the South." If you want to train geisha, current affairs education is indispensable. Especially in Nagasaki, guests talk about Chinese customs and cultures. I think this is one of the topics. I have to mention the current affairs training. Aizuki Iori must have heard of himself.

Weiyue Yiori nodded softly, and was still helping Ye Zhao tighten the ribbon around her waist. I think in her eyes, whether the master is an ordinary businessman or a Chinese regent, there is no difference.

Ye Zhao smiled slightly and said, "What do you know about me?"

While tightening his belt for Ye Zhao, Weiyue Yiori said, "Your Highness is a civil and military strategist, and is very powerful in Yadong, Rakshasa, British, French, and Dutch. They have all suffered defeats under your hands. It is rumored that you have a four-person concubine, and a beautiful concubine concubine who is as beautiful as a fairy. You are born to be a hero, Chinese in the Southern Dynasty, and every family worships the Eternal Temple to pray for you." The story goes like an endorsement, but it is as clear as you know. I think you learned it when you were in the art hall.

Ye Zhao laughed and said, "It's not that exaggerating. Also, you should call me a gentleman."

"Yes." The kimono beauty agreed softly.

Emperor Xiaoming held a tea party to entertain Ye Zhao at the Imperial Science Institute of the Imperial Science Court. The Imperial Science Court has 8,000 square meters. There are three islands in the pond. The island is called Penglai. It is like a turtle-shaped pine trees are planted on the back, which is a symbol of pine and turtle birthday celebrations.

The Imperial Academy is located west of the pool. It is really a pleasure to enjoy tea and enjoy beautiful mountains and rivers.

The interior is empty, with Chinese landscape paintings hanging on the walls. The open sliding doors can face the beautiful scenery of the pool. In addition, the white sand Cuju in front of the pool is also the emperor's most proud.

Sitting face to face with Emperor *** and drinking tea, Ye Zhao couldn't feel any ripple in his heart. After being in this world for a long time, the powerful are like clouds, because he is one of the most powerful people in this world.

When Emperor Takamei first saw Aiyue Yiori, he was obviously stunned. The extremely beautiful woman was the one around the Chinese Regent?

However, he quickly put away his strange color. When Ye Zhao introduced Aizuki Iori, he only said that she was his own translation.

Emperor Takamei was handsome and elegant, but he was unrestrained in his behavior and manners. Perhaps it was because of the existence of the shogunate, the royal family had always been the most powerless royal family in the world. For hundreds of years, he had developed a unique lazy temperament.

Ye Zhao smiled and talked to Emperor Komei, and also glanced at Aizuki Yiori a few times. After all, Emperor *** is a god-like existence in the hearts of the people of *** and a symbolic spiritual symbol.

But Aizuki Iori just knelt quietly beside him, with a beautiful kimono, as beautiful as a flower, and a somewhat innate temperament.

The famous "Qianjialiu" who made tea for Ye Zhao and Emperor Takaoming was a short and fat man, but his hands were extremely skillful, and his every move was full of artistic sense. However, Ye Zhao felt that compared to Aiyue Iori, this master had a little more show-off and less natural beauty. Although Ye Zhao didn't understand the tea ceremony very much, his appreciation level was naturally different after being influenced by his childhood, and his status. Some things, whether it was tea art or flower arrangement, were always the same.

The black tea bowl used by Ye Zhao is a famous utensil, called "Dayun Sea". It is made in the Han Dynasty. The black cloud texture floats on the red persimmon background. After the hands of Ashikaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and other worldly figures, it was finally owned by the Tokugawa family. Yesterday, it was handed over by Tokugawa family by Tokugawa family.

The outside is filled with melodious silk and bamboo, and the flowing water is gurgling, making people feel refreshed and quiet.

Looking at Emperor Xiaoming, Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Your Majesty, when the situation in your country is stable, I really hope to see that under His Majesty, you can make achievements in Asia-East affairs and assume responsibilities that are comparable to your country's status."

Emperor Xiaoming's eyes lit up, his face looked slightly anxious, and he asked, "What does your highness mean?"

Ye Zhao said: "Asia is the territory of my Eastern people. Now the Western barbarians are advancing eastward, and the eastern countries are declining. The main evil of Asia East is Rakshasa. Both of you and our northern borders are invaded by it. If your country can get away from Rakshasa and get close to China, I will be happy to admit that your country is a stable force in Asia East."

The vague diplomatic rhetoric used in today's present moment has made Emperor Xiaoming think a lot, and gaining equal status recognized by the Chinese is a prerequisite for the self-improvement of the country.

Nowadays, it seems that the country is still an independent country, but in fact, its internal affairs and diplomacy are all bound by neighboring countries in the East. Let’s talk about the rising calls for buying warships in China. On the one hand, the national treasury has dried up, and on the other hand, it is even more afraid of arousing disgust among the Chinese and takes fierce actions, so it has been discussed and decided. But if you get the support of the Chinese, it is naturally different.

Moreover, the Chinese Regent revealed a faint support for the royal family.

However, Xiaoming also knew that if the Chinese wanted to support them, he would clear out the armed groups against the Chinese in China and calm the anger against the Chinese.

He pondered, silent.

Ye Zhao smiled and tasted tea. In fact, his strategy for Japan was very clear, but he could not make him have a strong central government. Nowadays, he has caused various factions to fight, and it is good to occasionally fight civil wars. The more chaotic the mix, the better. But he cannot make the people live in a miserable life, which will easily cause great changes. The people will overthrow the old system from the bottom up and establish a unified new order.
Chapter completed!