I Build an Aircraft Carrier in the Ming Dynasty

In Edo, the shogunate is also discussing strategies for China.

When Dahua and Satsuma were at war, they had already begun to pay attention to Dahua.

However, they did not take any action at first, but hoped to use Dahua to weaken the strength of the lower Satsuma domain, and then they were waiting for the opportunity to take advantage of it.

Unexpectedly, the Satsuma Domain was defeated so quickly.

The rapid defeat of the Satsuma clan also let Tokugawa Iemitsu know the strength of Dahua. When formulating a strategy for China, I also became a bit forward-looking and hesitated to make up my mind.

After all, this is a matter of the fate of the whole country, of himself and of his family.

During the hesitation, Satsuma Domain signed a truce with Dahua without his consent, which made him half-dead.

This is simply not taking yourself seriously.

The shogunate issued a statement rejecting the Kagoshima Treaty.

However, Satsuma and Dahua ignored them.

Anyway, they were just talking about it, and they didn't send ships to carry out actual actions such as interception and sabotage.

It's not that Tokugawa Iamitsu doesn't want to, but their navy doesn't have this ability.

As far as their ships, let alone Dahua's navy, or Dahua's large merchant ships, they all have to worry about being directly knocked over.

"General, it's not too late, we must respond as soon as possible, and we can't let Dahua continue to encroach on us."

Kumagawa Ichiro's lobbying trip came to Edo.

As an expert on international issues, Tokugawa Iamitsu also received him very solemnly.

"I don't know what other lords say?"

Tokugawa Iemitsu asked.

"Ousendai Domain, Hiroshima Domain has made it clear that they are willing to follow the shogunate and obey the shogunate's orders. As for the Kanazawa Domain, the Changzhou Domain's attitude is somewhat unclear. The attitude of the other domain lords, I guess it is a slap in the face, which one will force the other side. ."

Xiong Chuan Ichiro's running during this period has also achieved some results.

At least, he persuaded the daimyo of two great vassals, willing to put the interests of Fusang first, willing to fight against Dahua with the shogunate, and deal with other vassals.

However, Kaga Kanazawa, the biggest daimyo other than the shogunate, did not make a clear statement.

The Changzhou domain, who had hatred with the Tokugawa family, also did not make a statement.

If they can win over these two vassals, the power of their group will be able to sweep other vassal lords.

However, it is clear that the Maeda family of the Kanazawa domain had ideas about Edo, and wanted to let the shogunate go to work with Dahua first, and then hide behind to pick up the bargain.

As long as the shogunate and Dahua are both defeated, they have the opportunity to enter Edo and replace it.

This is a very tempting and very likely thing to happen.

As for the Mori clan of the Changzhou domain, there is no such thing as a similar idea.

Although their strength is a little weaker, in the chaotic world, the last two winners may not be the strongest. Work well, anything is possible.

"The Maeda clan and the Mori clan are short-sighted. If they don't drive the big Chinese away, this Fuso belongs to the big Chinese. They still want to rule Edo?"

Tokugawa Jiaguang was angry and laughing, laughing at the stupidity of the other two families, and angry at the stupidity of the other two families.

"At this time, we can only give them more benefits, and solve Dahua's problems first."

Xiong Chuan Ichiro suggested that at this time, any form of internal friction is not advisable, and only the form of negotiation can be used to preserve national strength.

However, Tokugawa Iemitsu does not agree with this suggestion.

Tokugawa Iemitsu was a little more realistic. He felt that a loose alliance lacked combat power and could not compete with Dahua.

The only way is to kill several other disobedient daimyo before Dahua's current energy is fully focused on Fusang.

Only when Toyotomi Hideyoshi completely grasps the power can Fuso become stronger.

The unified Fusang is still quite powerful. During the short-term unification of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, they destroyed North Korea and tried to encroach on the Central Plains.

Now Tokugawa Iemitsu also wants to replicate the great achievements of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, unify Fuso, and then compete with Dahua.

For Ichiro Kumagawa, Tokugawa Iemitsu still appreciates it very much.

Therefore, he did not tell Xiong Chuan Ichiro his true thoughts, but let Xiong Chuan Ichiro stay first to help reform and develop.

Whether it is to unite with other vassals, or to destroy other vassals first and then fight against Dahua, the shogunate needs to do one thing, and that is to improve its strength.

The army needs training, it needs to build more firearms, and the navy needs to build more ships.

Without ships, fighting between islands is inconvenient.

In addition to military, economic development is also needed.

There is not enough money to support the battle, and the result is sure to be defeated.

The two began to discuss how to enrich the country and strengthen the people, and Xiong Chuan Ichiro's suggestion was to study Dahua thoroughly.

After all, Dahua's successful example is right in front of you. It makes no sense not to learn, but to explore by yourself.

It is far more difficult to explore alone than to imitate, and the results are not necessarily correct.

The cost of trial and error is too high for them to lose.

"Developing a trading port will have serious consequences."

Facing Kumagawa Ichiro's suggestion, Tokugawa Iemitsu hesitated.

Once the trade ports are fully opened, the interests of the merchants in their own countries will be greatly impacted.

By the time,

Whether those businessmen will continue to support him is a question, businessmen have always been short-sighted.

"Up to now, it is no longer possible to use strong medicines. If we do not open trading ports, it will be difficult for us to upgrade our weapons. Only Dahua and Westerners have those flintlock guns. If we build them ourselves, we don't know how long we will be What month."

Kumagawa Ichiro said.

In his view, opening up trade ports has advantages and disadvantages, but from a long-term perspective, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

As long as the natives are diligent enough and study with an open mind, sooner or later they can master the relevant technologies, open their own factories, and get rid of their dependence on Dahua.

Ichiro Kumakawa is very confident about the hard-working character of his own people. Their nation is also known for their endurance, they are very able to endure hardships, and they are good at learning.

In Xiong Chuan Ichiro's view, as long as the isolation is lifted, Fusang can quickly catch up with Dahua in all aspects.

When the country has those advanced technologies and sets up factories in the country, relying on the advantage of the geographical location and low freight, they have every hope of driving Dahua's products out of Fusang in the future.

Even, it is much better to lock down the country after having the technology than to lock the country now.

Now shutting down the country is a kind of slow death.

Although the mainland seems to be able to live a quiet and peaceful life, as long as Dahua fully invades in the future, they will be doomed.

"I'll think about it again."

Tokugawa Iamitsu has almost been persuaded, but since the stakes are very important, he still can't agree directly, and he needs to find other important people for detailed discussions and discussions.