Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

In fact, Wei Wu really didn't want these two businessmen to be the same person, because that would pose a huge threat.

What is known at present is that this guy first helped Hu Ji escape from the Academy of Science and Technology, and then helped him escape the court's pursuit.

As the core of Daming Technology, the Academy of Science and Technology can be said to be a collection of all the technical information of Daming.

As a craftsman in the blacksmith group, it was extremely easy for Hu Ji to obtain the method of making the old-fashioned large iron cannon.

Therefore, it is completely reasonable and logical for the Jin merchant to obtain this technology from him.

In addition, no one can tell exactly how much technology Hu Ji stole from the Academy of Science and Technology before he escaped.

If all those technologies fell into the hands of that businessman, then Wei Wu was sure of one thing.

With this businessman's bold style, it won't be long before all the countries surrounding the Ming Dynasty will obtain these technologies.

For example, now the Japanese pirates have obtained the method of making cannons, so do the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty and Mongolia in the north also have it?

After all, there was a sea between the Japanese pirates and the Ming Dynasty, but the Yuan and Mongolians were a force that could invade the Central Plains at any time.

Not to mention that there are many small countries around it, such as Annan, Goryeo, Luzon, Siam and Nanman.

Don't underestimate these countries because they are small. If they really get weapons like artillery, who can guarantee that they will not have ambitions towards the wealthy Central Plains?

If it really came to that, the Ming Dynasty would be surrounded by enemies on all sides, and even with its strong national strength, it would not be able to withstand multi-front warfare.

Therefore, we must find that businessman no matter what and nip the crisis in the bud.

At the very least, we should find out which countries he has sold the technology to, so that we can at least take precautions in advance.

Wei Wu made a silent decision in his heart, and then looked at Imagawa Ryotoshi again.

"What's the name of the guy who was in contact with that Jin merchant? Is he in the mainland now?"

Seeing Wei Wu's silence, Imagawa Ryotoshi was a little nervous, wondering if he could pass.

Now hearing Wei Wu's words, he immediately felt relieved, knowing that he would be fine for the time being.

"Your Excellency, that man's name is Hosokawa Sawato. He holds the title of Shogun Kanrei, in charge of the government office. He has always been in the homeland."

Wei Wu was not very familiar with the official positions on the Japanese pirates' side, but he knew from the name "Zhengsuo" that it was in charge of government affairs and finance.

But this is not the most important thing. What really concerns Wei Wu is the loophole in Imagawa Ryotoshi's words.

"You said Hosokawa Sawato has always been in the mainland? If he has always been in the mainland, how did he come into contact with that businessman?"

Imagawa Ryotoshi seemed to have guessed that Wei Wu would ask this question and immediately gave an answer.

"Sir, at first, the merchant only contacted the pirates under the shogunate and asked them to help pass the message to Kyoto."

"After we agreed to the deal, Hosokawa Sawato met with that person at sea to agree on the details of the transaction."

"I don't know exactly what they discussed, but the businessman did it and gave us the technology to manufacture artillery."

He even mentioned that the shogunate sent people to pretend to be pirates to rob, which shows that what Imagawa Ryotoshi said was quite credible.

However, after Imagawa Ryotoshi finished speaking, Wei Wu continued to ask:

"Can Hosokawa Sawato still find that merchant?"

"I don't know this either!"

"Don't know? Well, write him a letter right now and ask him. Also, find out the merchant's name."

Wei Wu's plan was that even if Hosokawa Sawato couldn't find the merchant, as long as he knew the name, he could ask the Jinyiwei to try.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Imagawa Ryojun showed a helpless bitter smile on his face.

"Sir, Hosokawa Sawato holds a higher position than me. All the things I know are from what he told me when he was chatting with me."