More than a month later, Liu Dahai returned to Ryukyu. He was accompanied by Aso Shi and his family, and an envoy from the Shimadzu family. As soon as Liu Pei heard that Liu Dahai was back, he guessed that his trip should go smoothly.

.But he still saved Liu Dahai immediately.

Sure enough, Liu Dahai was in high spirits when he came in. Liu Pei was not stingy with meritorious officials. He poured a cup of tea and handed it to Liu Dahai, and then asked him to explain in detail what was going on?

After Liu Dahai and Asoshi went to sea, Liu Pei's overtures to Aso worked. While on the ship, Aso helped Liu Dahai analyze the various people in the Shimadzu family in detail. After all, he himself

He comes from the Shimazu family, so he is very familiar with these people.

Moreover, Aso clearly told Liu Dahai that he would never die, and he would not even lose his oily skin! But he had to survive the Shimadzu family's threat to him!

Aso told him that the Shimazu family is not without opponents now, they also have many enemies. And once the Shimazu family becomes weak, maybe their allies will become enemies! Although the Shimazu family is not out in force this time, his

More than one-third of the standing army was also sent, and they were the most elite part of the army. Therefore, the Shimadzu family could not afford to lose these people.

There are also those ships. Many of these ships are rented from business groups. If they cannot be returned, the Shimadzu family will be in great trouble. Therefore, as long as Liu Dahai’s demands are not excessive, the Shimadzu family will definitely

He would win. Moreover, Aso Shi really drew the sword, allowing Liu Dahai to feel what it felt like to have the sword on his neck. So before the ship arrived at Kagoshima, Liu Dahai already had a rough plan in mind.

The Jiyuan arrived at the port, and Aso came forward. The Jiyuan entered the port without any hindrance. The ship stopped, and Aso said to Liu Dahai: "Liu Jun, please stay on the ship and do not come into contact with other people.

To avoid leaking the news of the Shimadzu family’s defeat.”

Liu Dahai said: "Are you afraid that people at the port will gossip and spread the word? This is no problem!"

Aso bowed and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Liu. On the one hand, I am really afraid that it will be bad for the Shimadzu family if word spreads. On the other hand, this is also a way for you to show goodwill to the Shimadzu family."

After speaking, Aso went ashore and called two guards to guard the gangplank. Liu Dahai also restricted all sailors not to disembark, and no one was allowed to board the ship.

After all, Aso was a retainer around Kaguyama Kutaka, and everyone was familiar with him. Moreover, everyone thought that he had come back to announce the good news to the governor, so they greeted him one after another and asked him if he had won the battle? Aso vaguely agreed to report to the city.

I left, but my heart was extremely bitter.

No one in the entire city thought that this expedition to Ryukyu would fail. Even Shimazu Tadahashi, who received the news that Aso Shi asked for an interview, thought that Aso Shi was here.

He was the one delivering the good news. He also complained to the person next to him: "Mr. Huashan is really too careful! He still chose to send someone back to report the news when it was destined to be a victory."

The young man bowed and said: "This is exactly what you, the Governor, like about Mr. Huashan! After all, we sent out a lot of people this time, and the family is a bit empty. Mr. Huashan was able to send someone to send back the news in advance because he was afraid of the Governor.

Sir, you are worried."

Shimazu Tadaheng and Xiao Xing came to the front hall. As soon as Shimazu Tadaheng saw Aso Shi's face, he knew that something seemed to have changed. He couldn't help but feel nervous.

When Aso Shi saw Shimazu Tadahashi, he immediately paid homage and said: "Aso Shi, the retainer of the Huashan family, is the governor of the family."

Shimazu Tadahashi stared at Aso's back, was silent for a moment and said: "It's Aso, get up and talk! Is there something wrong with Ryukyu?"

Aso did not get up after hearing this. He continued to lower his head and said: "Master Governor, something has indeed happened in the war in Ryukyu. The enemy is very powerful and we have been defeated."

Although Shimazu Tadahashi said he was mentally prepared, the folding fan in his hand still almost fell to the ground. As for the person next to him, he was frightened and took a step back. After a while, Shimazu Tadahashi hissed: "Then,

Did the news get out?"

Aso raised his head and said: "Master Governor, I can guarantee that there will be absolutely no leakage of the information."

After hearing this, he took a long breath and said, "How about Mr. Huashan?"

Aso lowered his head and said sadly: "Master Kayama committed hara-kiri after his defeat!"

Shimazu Tadahashi couldn't help but squeeze the folding fan in his hand. Kaguyama Hisaka was an important figure around him. Before Shimazu Tadahashi ascended the throne, Kalashama Hisaka spared no effort to support him. Now Kalashama Hisaka is dead,

This was a serious blow to Shimazu Tadahashi.

Shimazu Tadahashi took a deep breath, suppressed the annoyance in his heart and said, "Tell me the details."

Aso bowed and said, "Yes! However, I came back on the ship of that group of pirate envoys. Please ask the family governor to arrange the people on the ship to the inn to avoid leaking the news. The other party's envoy has promised not to contact anyone.

.”

Shimazu Tadahashi's eyes couldn't help but flash when he heard Aso Shi call the other person a messenger. He immediately understood what Aso Shi didn't say, and said to the person next to him: "Go and arrange for people to move everyone on the ship to the post."

Go to the museum. Don’t let them come into contact with anyone. Be kind.”

When Aso bowed and went out, he narrated the entire battle process. After Shimazu Tadahashi listened, sweat was already visible on his forehead. He knew that he had encountered a terrible opponent. After thinking about it over and over,

Said: "You first

Go down and rest. I will summon you later."

After Aso left, Shimazu Tadahashi sat in his room for a long time. It wasn't until he had a clear idea in his mind that he ordered the important ministers of the family to go to the council hall for a meeting.

Every time there was a meeting in the past, Shimazu Tadahashi was always the last to arrive, and today was no exception. When he came to the meeting hall, he happened to hear everyone talking about why the governor invited them here? But everyone guessed that it was because of Ryukyu

Regarding the war, due to time calculation, the messenger reporting the victory should have arrived by now.

Shimazu Tadahashi composed himself outside the door, and walked into the meeting hall with renewed energy. After he entered, everyone stood up and saluted him. Shimazu Tadahashi waved his folding fan and said, "Everyone, please sit down."

After everyone sat down, someone asked: "Master Governor, are you summoning us this time for the war in Ryukyu? Is the envoy back?"

Shimazu Tadahashi lowered his eyes and said: "It is indeed for the war in Ryukyu. However, what the envoy brought back was not good news. Because Kaguyama Kudaka was defeated."

There was silence in the meeting hall at first, and then it became a mess. Everyone asked what was going on? Shimazu Tadahashi opened his eyes and shouted loudly: "What are you doing? Do you still have the decency of a samurai?"

Everyone was reprimanded by Shimazu Tadahashi and all sat back down. Shimazu Tadahashi said: "Aso Shi, Lord Kayama's retainer, is outside. If you have anything to ask for later, just ask him."

Aso was quickly summoned. At the request of the important ministers, Aso described everything that happened after the army set off in detail to the people present. Moreover, these people were still talking during his narration.

He kept interjecting and asked some questions. Aso also answered them one by one. After he finished speaking, everyone still questioned him for a long time before letting him leave.

Shima Aso stepped back and left. There was a long silence in the meeting hall. Everyone knew that something serious was going on this time! The most serious problem facing the Shimadzu family now is the issue of confidentiality. If the news of the Shimadzu family's defeat leaks out,

God knows what kind of enemies it will attract. The second thing is how to redeem those soldiers and ships as soon as possible to restore the Shimadzu family’s combat effectiveness. As for how much it will cost, let’s not mention it for now. If these people and ships cannot be redeemed, the Shimadzu family’s

Your reputation will plummet!

Everyone knew what was going on, but no one dared to speak. Because no one wanted to face Tadashi Shimazu's anger. Just when everyone thought that the silence would be delayed until the end of time, Tadashi Shimazu finally spoke.

Previously, when these important ministers were questioning Aso, he did not speak. He just sat there with his eyes closed and remained motionless. Until this time, he finally spoke. He said: "Gentlemen, what do you think? Please tell me.
Chapter completed!