The samurai of the Tokugawa family controlled the fleet of the Huaxing Company, but only restricted the fleet from going to sea, but they did not make it difficult for the people of the Huaxing Company.After all, it was only half a century before the Battle of Wenlu in Changqing, and the majesty of the Ming Dynasty was still there, and the Japanese did not dare to offend Huaxing Company with an official background at will.Although the Japanese did not do anything to everyone, the seizure of the ship affected the plan to buy raw silk and squeeze the Japanese textile industry, and the previous efforts were completely in vain, and Huaxing Company lost at least one million taels of silver.At the beginning of the company's establishment, it suffered such a big loss, I am afraid that shareholders will withdraw their capital and lose confidence in the company, making the company unable to survive and expand.In addition, now the price of raw silk in Japan has risen, causing all the Japanese feudal clans to increase the production of raw silk, if Huaxing Company can not continue to purchase, the price of raw silk will definitely fall, then the Japanese silk weaving workshop, will inevitably re-produce, and due to the reduction of raw material prices, the products produced by the Japanese silk weaving workshop, there will be an advantage in price, maybe it can really replace the Chinese silk weaving industry, occupy the share of the maritime silk trade.In this way, the Huaxing Company really shot itself in the foot, and the Dutch were able to obtain cheaper cloth from Japan than before, so they had more reliance to lower the price of Ming silk.In the Kaga Imperial House, Wang Jiaqin consulted with Zhou Hezhi and others to discuss the current situation.Wang Jiaqin said in a deep voice: "The price of raw silk has fallen to eighty taels, we can't wait for the investigation of the Tokugawa shogunate, we must take the initiative to resolve the current predicament!"
”Chen Yonghua said: "What are the plans of the gentleman?"
”Wang Jiaqin said with a calm face: "Prepare with both hands, the first is to send people back to Taiwan to spread the message, and the second is to open up relations, visit the high-level of the Tokugawa shogunate, and try to persuade them!"
”Zhou Hezhi frowned and said: "It's easy to send someone back to report the news, but it's not easy to meet the high-level of the Tokugawa shogunate, I am afraid it's not easy, you have to spend some silver to make a point, and it's even more difficult to persuade the Tokugawa shogunate." ”Chen Yonghua said: "That Kato Taka is the son of Kato Masashi of Nagasaki, and we can see Kato Masahisa through him, and then meet the high-ranking members of the Tokugawa family."
However, how do we convince the Tokugawa family to let the fleet go to sea?
”Wang Jiaqin said quite confidently: "As long as I can meet the high-level members of the Tokugawa family, I am sure to convince them!"
”When everyone saw Wang Jiaqin say this, they were a little puzzled, but Chen Yonghua still hugged his fists and said, "I'll go and contact Kato Eagle!"
”The next day, in the port of Nagasaki, in a house near the sea.Wang Jiaqin and others knelt on the tatami mats, the lower female opened the door, and Kato Taka, who was wearing a black samurai uniform, took off his clogs and walked in, still bowing very politely: "Wang Sang, Zhou Sang, Kongnichiwa." ”Zhou Hezhi nodded in return: "Empty Nichiva!"
”Wang Jiaqin just nodded, and then beckoned Kato Eagle to eat sushi, and Zhou Hezhi poured him wine, "Kato-kun, try Daming's wine!"
”The three of them sat facing each other, and the Japanese followed the Chinese pre-Song Dynasty meal system, with some sushi, sashimi, dried radish, miso soup, and rice placed in front of each table.Kato Taka rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "I'm moving." ”Then he picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and immediately bared his teeth and grinned, "Yo Xi, Zhou Sang, the wine land, it's so delicious." ”"Kato-kun, your Chinese gentleman should reflect on it!"
Zhou Hezhi deliberately said with a straight face.Kato Taka is not angry, in the case of strong Han culture and continuous export of culture to the surrounding areas, writing and speaking Chinese are both noble things."
Dog Menasse!"
Kato Taka was stunned, and then immediately reflected: "Yes!
I've always been eager to learn Tang well, but I don't have friends from the Ming Kingdom to communicate, so I haven't made much progress!
”Wang Jiaqin immediately made a look, and Zhou Hezhi hurriedly filled him up again, and said with a smile: "Kato-kun, aren't we just friends?"
”"Really?"
Kato Ying suddenly saluted happily, "Wang Sang, Zhou Sang, please ask for my Chinese words in the future!"
”Takashi Kato is the son of a Japanese family, and his father is a monk, he has liked Chinese culture since he was a child and is very interested in China.At the moment, the three of them chatted while eating, and the relationship was much closer, and they became inseparable friends.At this time, Zhou Hezhi spoke: "Kato-kun, since we are all friends, I have something to ask for!"
”Hearing this, Kato Taka put down his chopsticks, but said with a straight face: "Zhou Sang wants to talk about the detention of the ship, it was a direct order from the shogunate, and I have no ability to help you." ”As he spoke, he made amends: "Dog Menas!
”Wang Jiaqin and Zhou Hezhi couldn't help but glance at each other, Kato Ying was dazed, but he was still very alert, and although he was very polite and enthusiastic, he was actually very affectionate and indifferent.Zhou Hezhi said: "We all know this, but our company was actually framed by the Dutch, and we not only did not harm the interests of the Tokugawa shogunate, but brought great wealth to the shogunate.We want to meet the top of the shogunate through Lingzun. ”"That's it~" Kato Eagle said: "This matter is easy to do, and it is easy to do, and it is not easy to do."
Recently, the price of raw silk has risen sharply, many silk weaving workshops have closed down, many people have grievances against Wang Sang and Zhou Sang, even our Kato family's workshop has also closed down a few places, my father is angry about this, I'm afraid it's hard to say!
”"If it's just because of this, I think I can remove the anger of Nagasaki!"
Wang Jiaqin said.Kato Eagle couldn't help but see Wang Jiaqin, "Oh, what can Wang Sang do?"
”Wang Jiaqin immediately said: "Opening a workshop and doing business is a profit and a loss.The closure of the Kato family's silk weaving workshop actually can't blame our company for buying raw silk.You are not good at producing cloth, and the cloth you produce is not as good as the cloth of the Ming Dynasty, and sooner or later you will go out of business.This is the result of fair competition, two at the same time to sell a kind of goods, one is good and cheap, the other is rough and expensive, the cost is high, and the latter must be eliminated. ”Kato Ying said in a stunned voice: "Wang Sang, are you trying to eliminate your father's anger?"
”Wang Jiaqin nodded, "Kato-kun, why do you want to dwell on things that you are not good at, and forget your advantages?"
Since silk weaving is not profitable and the workshop is closed, why don't you try and produce raw silk?
Now the people who produce raw silk are making money. ”"Producing raw silk?"
Takashi Kato wondered.Wang Jiaqin immediately smiled and said: "If the Kato family produces and helps Huaxing Company to purchase raw silk, I can represent Huaxing Company and purchase 100,000 taels worth of raw silk from Kato every year."
With such a large order, I think it will be enough to compensate for the loss of the Kato family, and it will be pleasing to His Excellency. ”"One hundred thousand taels a year."
A gleam appeared in Kato's eyes.
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