There were less than twenty people accompanying the envoy this time. Compared with the hundreds or even thousands of tribute envoys before, this was a significant decrease.
Naturally, there was no need for a large space, so Bodu and the people he brought were placed in a courtyard of Honglu Temple.
The yard was not big, with more than a dozen people living there, and it was even a little crowded. However, Bodu didn't care, and sent away the officials of Honglu Temple in a low voice. After returning to the main room, his expression suddenly returned to its original dignity.
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Sitting on the chair, Bodu unconsciously stroked the silver knife at his waist, not knowing what he was thinking.
Perhaps in the eyes of the outside world, Bodu teamed up with Alazhiyuan to attack and kill Ye Xian. He simply lost his mind and died first. Wala suddenly became torn apart. Bodu himself failed to become the leader of Wala Xin as he wished.
On the contrary, he was faced with enemies from both sides. He had to deal with the wrath of the Saikan King, the hostility of the Alazhiyuan, and the constant temptations of the Tatar ministries.
But after all, Bodu is still one of the most powerful nobles in Ye Xianxia.
However, only Bodu understood that the decision he made at the beginning was extremely correct.
In fact, even without Yang Jie's appearance, Bodu could still feel that Xian's fear and suspicion of him were getting deeper and deeper.
Since the Battle of Shawo, his brother has become more and more violent, and his methods have become more cruel and ruthless. No matter who he is, if he disobeys his will in the slightest, he will be quartered immediately.
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Bodu's status in Wala is very special. He and King Saikan were originally the most effective weapons to control various ministries. King Saikan had excellent military force, first-class cavalry and archery, and controlled the most powerful army in Wala, while Bodu
The two of them are good at dancing and are good at soothing people's hearts. One of them is used to intimidate, the other is used to appease, and they work together to help the nobles who also control the various tribes in Oara.
However, it was this effect that became a factor that threatened Ye Xian after his failure. Although King Saikan was brave, he had no scheming after all, and he was loyal to Ye Xian. All the guards around him
, are all mobilized from Yexian's personal guards. Even if he controls the army, as long as he has any objections, he can be suppressed by his personal guards alone.
But Bodu is different. His relationship with various nobles is complicated, which means that there are too many sources of power that he can rely on. Therefore, even Ye Xian cannot predict how to contain Bodu once he becomes dissatisfied.
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This is indeed the case. Before Yang Jie arrived, Bodu had actually noticed the growing dissatisfaction with Ye Xian among various ministries. He had tried to communicate with Ye Xian, but was met by the suspicious Ye Xian.
Taking it as a move to test his bottom line, it actually worsened their relationship.
Once trust collapses, a rift will occur. Unless the arm that was broken off can grow back and allow him to become the invincible Grand Master Wala again, this rift will never be healed.
Yang Jie's arrival, to put it bluntly, just gave Ye Xian a chance to expose the reason for this false harmony.
During those days when he was imprisoned by Ye Xian's personal guards, Bo Du felt unprecedented fear. He knew very well that he was only a silver knife away from death.
Fortunately, he still won, and now the silver knife that was in Ye Xian's hand was now in his hand.
Even if he is faced with enemies from both sides, even if he lowers his eyebrows, at least now, he can control his own life and death, and no longer has to worry about it every day, not knowing that if he closes his eyes one day, he will never see the sun the next day again.
As for the current split in Wala... Bodu can only say that he does not want to see the current situation, but in this world, what is more important than life?
not to mention……
Bodu's hand gently pressed on the gemstone of the silver knife in his hand, and his eyes also fell on Nachuha beside him.
He had to die first so that he could have a chance. Even though Wala was now torn apart, the situation he faced seemed to be besieged on all sides.
However, Bedu himself knew best how much benefit he had derived from it as the instigator of Yexian's death.
King Saikan took away most of the troops of the Junggar tribe that he originally ruled first, but it was only most of the troops. He could not take away the herdsmen, pastures, cattle and sheep.
Bodu just couldn't defeat him, but in this turmoil that could become a coup, he occupied a large number of herdsmen and resources. More importantly, he conquered most of the original team members.
Although these people can only handle some daily affairs, with these people around, he only needs to consider how to strengthen his army.
For him, not only is there no threat from Yexian now, but his own strength has also been greatly enhanced. Although there are more powerful enemies, as long as he is given time, he still doesn't know who will win...
"How's the information gathering going?"
After taking a long breath, Bodu recovered his mind and asked.
The ideal is of course beautiful, but the premise of all this is that he can get time to recuperate.
On the grassland, after all, force is the most powerful. If you can't hold what you get, it can only become a stepping stone for others.
"Grand Master..."
Nachuha was an old acquaintance of the Ming Dynasty. Although he was a Mongolian, he had interacted with people from Honglu Temple a lot, so he naturally had some connections.
Therefore, I also found out a lot of information. When Bodu asked, I immediately poured beans through a bamboo tube and told all the rumors I had heard from various channels.
"...It is said that there is a serious dispute between the two factions in the Ming Dynasty. However, Yu Qianyu Shaobao, whom the Ming Emperor trusted most, seems to be firmly opposed to this matter. Although there are some officials who support it, but
The Emperor of Ming Dynasty has never expressed his position, and it seems that he is a little undecided."
As he spoke, Nachuha also had some worry on his face.
Now that he has surrendered to Bodu, whether voluntarily or forced, he has been dragged onto the pirate ship. At least he has been registered with the King of Saikan.
Therefore, if Bodu's trip fails, the situation they may face after returning to the grassland is really not optimistic.
Therefore, he was really anxious. Unsurprisingly, after hearing these words, Bodu's expression became a little anxious. However, he was still able to hold his nerve. After a short pause, he continued to ask.
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"Did you find out the information about Nangong that I asked you to find out?"
As for the former emperor of the Ming Dynasty and now the Supreme Emperor, Bodu has a deep friendship with him. When he was in Wala, he took good care of him. The last time he came to the capital, he also took good care of him.
With help, he successfully escaped back to Wala.
Therefore, before arriving this time, Bodu was considering whether to use the other party's power this time...
However, Na Chuha's answer was obviously not as optimistic as he expected. The latter looked confused and then spoke.
"Grand Master, according to the current news, what happened during the last spring hunt had a great impact on the Supreme Emperor. After that time, the Supreme Emperor's decrees were no longer spread outside the Nangong Palace, although he still summoned ministers from time to time.
, but basically no longer interferes with the affairs of the Ming Dynasty..."
This is said euphemistically, but the actual meaning is very simple.
That is, since the last time he helped Bodu escape, His Majesty the Supreme Emperor's imperial edict has completely lost credibility. The so-called no longer spreading outside the Nangong Palace, the subtext is that the Supreme Emperor can only continue to speak in the Nangong Palace now.
Forget it, he has no way to get involved in the Ming Dynasty's court.
This is already an open secret in the capital today, so it is easy to find out. As expected, after hearing these words, Bodu's face was obviously a little ugly. After a while, he reluctantly softened his expression.
He seemed to be thinking about something.
Nachuha was standing next to him, not daring to show his anger. This current 'chief' of Wala seemed to be very peaceful, and he was completely different from the ruthless man before. However, only Nachuha knew that.
, compared to others, this one is no less impressive.
However, Bodu's ruthlessness is more restrained. In Akito's words, he is the type who talks sweetly but speaks with a sword. He may be talking with a smile at one moment, but he will draw a knife to take your life the next moment.
Therefore, standing next to him, Nachuha felt that he had to spend more energy trying to figure out the other person's every move...
"Have you contacted Qimuge?"
I don't know how long it took, but Bodu's voice sounded again. After hearing this, Nachuha didn't dare to be negligent and said immediately.
"It's a bit...difficult to go back to Grand Master. Now Qi Muge is a female official in Nangong. It's very difficult to see her without disturbing others..."
As soon as these words came out, Nachuha suddenly felt Bodu's eyes turned cold, and he was so frightened that he quickly spoke, saying.
"However, my subordinates found out that the Supreme Emperor had previously sent two guards to the British government. These two guards were given to him by you before. Through them, we may be able to contact him."
After hearing this, Bodu's expression softened slightly, but his brows were still furrowed as he ordered.
"In that case, let's do it quickly. We don't have much time, so we have to hurry!"
Just from the tone of his voice, one could hear Bodu's restlessness at the moment, so Nachuha didn't dare to say anything more, and quickly touched his chest as a courtesy and retreated.
After he left, Bodu sat alone in the room, holding the silver knife in his hand, but his expression changed for a while, as if he was thinking about something...
Night, Nangong.
"What, brother wants to see me?"
As the most favored 'female official' by Zhu Qizhen, Qi Muge has an extraordinary status in the Nangong Palace. Although she does not have the title of concubine, she has a separate palace. Although she usually serves Zhu Qizhen, she left.
Zhu Qizhen, she also has a close confidant.
According to the usual practice, the Supreme Emperor happened to stay at the Queen's place today, so his Muge naturally did not continue to follow him, but returned to his palace.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he sat down, he received a report from the people below.
"Yes, His Excellency King Bodu said that he wants to see you alone!"
The person who came to report the news was Qimuge's personal maid, who was also the person she trusted most. Hearing this, Qimuge's expression was a little complicated. She had already heard about what happened on the grassland, although she had been
I am closer to my brother Bodu, and I am not close to my eldest brother Ye Xian, but after hearing such news, I still can't help but feel a little sentimental.
However, she soon got rid of this emotion, frowned and said.
"Brother, he should know that I am a female official in the palace now, and it is difficult for me to get out. Why doesn't he come into the palace?"
"This...the messenger didn't say anything."
The maid was a little embarrassed, but she hesitated and told the truth.
"However, the person who sent the message said that His Excellency King Bodu's message was very firm, saying that you must find an opportunity to meet him in person within two days."
Even if it was a paraphrase, one could hear how harsh the words were, which immediately made Qimuge's face look a little ugly.
However, she quickly calmed down and understood that the current situation was actually not under her control.
Now that she is in Nangong, her foundation is based on the followers and guards she brought from Oara. However, among these people, except for two maids who have been with her since childhood, the rest of them are all for Bo.
She picked it.
In other words, Bedu's orders are far more useful to them than their Muge. Before Bedu came, of course, his Muge could command these people like an arm, but now that Bedu is here,
Not necessarily.
This is probably the reason why Bodu was able to pass the news in so smoothly this time. The two guards who were sent to the British Palace must have activated the most secret communication channel inside and outside the Nangong Palace. This was originally used by her and the Supreme Emperor.
To deal with the most critical situation, but now, without permission, these two guards used this passage without permission, and it can be seen who is the master in their hearts.
From this point of view, she had to go this time...
After thinking for a moment, Qimuge quickly made a decision and said.
"Tomorrow night at the ugly time, the puppy hole on the west side of the palace wall is guarded by the imperial army that we used to spend money on before. I will pretend to be a palace maid and use the palace to have a private meeting with my cousin and go out from there. You ask your brother
Send someone to wait there."
After all, it has been a long time since Qimuge arrived in Beijing. In addition, she is now the most reliable assistant of the Supreme Emperor. Therefore, she naturally has her own methods. After all, Nangong is so big and has so many people on duty. Even if she does not bribe
, it’s not difficult to get some money and ask someone to help you with something.
For Qi Muge, as long as he controls the time of going out, leaving the palace to meet Bo Du is risky, but it is not impossible.
However, what worried her was that this time Bodu came in so anxiously to send a message and wanted to meet her alone, which always made her feel inexplicably uneasy...
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