Jin Lian has been away from Beijing for some time.
Although it was said that this time he went to investigate the case, it was obvious that just like when Yu Qian inspected the border, Jin Shangshu also went there with a mission.
This point is clearly reflected in the memorial.
After Jin Lian arrived in Gansu, he didn't mention anything about eucalyptus at all. The first thing he did was to order the Seven Guards of Guanxi to meet him in Suzhou, and then inquired about the current situation of Wala, and also asked the leader of the Seven Guards of Guanxi to
Asu went to Beijing for pilgrimage.
It should be said that this is a trial.
Again, although the court has made preparations to deal with Ren Li, it still needs to pay attention to the attitude of the Seven Guards of Kansai on this matter.
If the Seven Guards of Kansai harbor resentment and destabilize the border, that is something no one would want to see.
Fortunately, the Seven Guards of Kansai still withstood the test this time. When Jin Lian raised the suspicion that Renli had embezzled the military camp and hoped that Asu could go to Beijing for pilgrimage and testify in this incident, he almost
I agreed without hesitation.
Although Jin Lian did not reveal that Ren Li intercepted and killed the envoy, Asu's attitude can actually prove to a large extent that the Seven Guards of Guanxi still love the imperial court.
Confirming this point is very important for the court, even more important than finding out Ren Li's crime!
However, these are all things for later. Although I have already started to think about the next adjustments to the strategy of preparing for the Japanese army and even organizing the military camps, this is not something that can be thought out at once, nor is it something that needs to be discussed now.
The issue now is still the letter of credence.
No matter how powerful Ye Xian is, it is impossible to collude with the Seven Kansai Guards. Otherwise, he would not have been so dormant long ago. You know, even when Ye Xian was the most powerful, he could only force the Seven Kansai Guards.
The guards retreated, and we couldn't let the Seven Guards of Kansai bow their heads, let alone now.
Therefore, the news about the Seven Guards of Kansai should be trustworthy, so in that case...
The three of them read the memorial, and they all frowned. However, if you observe carefully, you can find that at the same time as they read the memorial, Hu Xi's expression changed slightly, as if he had thought of something.
However, at this moment, Yu Qian and Wang Ao did not notice such a small detail. After pondering for a moment, Wang Ao frowned.
"Your Majesty, if that's the case, then why do you put forward these conditions in the first place?"
"Also, the various situations that Bodu experienced after entering the capital are also very strange. First, he committed crimes in the street outside the city gate and behaved wildly. Then he stayed in the inn honestly. Now, he goes to Nangong without knowing the etiquette.
Such behavior makes me really unpredictable..."
There is no doubt that Bodu came to Beijing under Ye Xian's instructions.
Then, what he did would definitely not be impulsive or random. However, the problem was that everything he did from beginning to end made the court feel disgusted with him. This is something that He Ye first
The purpose of asking for help is completely inconsistent with it!
Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu's expression was a little complicated, and he immediately spoke.
"The first assistant is right to think about it, but in fact, if we don't think about it from Yexian's point of view, but from the perspective of Ming Dynasty, we may be able to gain something."
What he said was unclear, but it seemed to be explained clearly, and it seemed to be separated by a layer of window paper.
After a brief pause, Zhu Qiyu sighed and said amid the doubtful glances of everyone below.
"Instead of thinking about what you want, it's better to think about what kind of help I, Daming, am willing to give to you? In other words, what kind of help can you get? Who else would be willing to help you?"
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Chonghua Hall.
The lights were brightly lit, and people were drinking glasses of wine. Zhu Qizhen was sitting at the top. There were delicacies on the table. There were singing and dancing in the palace. Below him, King Bodu was dressed in the robe of a Mongolian nobleman, holding a wine glass in his hand and said.
"Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty is indeed rich and fertile, which is beyond the reach of Wala. It is truly a great blessing in life for Bodu to be able to see the Supreme Emperor again in his lifetime."
Zhu Qizhen looked at King Bodu below and felt a little confused.
Once upon a time, he was still trapped in that lonely yurt, with no one else around him except Yuan Bin and Ha Ming. On weekdays, only King Bodu would come to see him from time to time. The two drank and talked, and even occasionally went out to hunt.
Moments like this were one of the few he had in Wala, and they could be considered happy memories.
But now, the situation is very different. He has returned to the Ming Dynasty. In this luxurious palace, he enjoys fine wine, delicious food, singing and dancing, but the environment has changed, but the situation has not.
He is still trapped in this corner of the world, depressed every day and unable to escape.
Shaking his head slightly, Zhu Qizhen also raised his glass to greet each other from a distance and said.
"I didn't expect that I would be able to meet you, Bodu. Now that I think about it, although it was difficult in Wala at that time, the Grand Master also took good care of me. Not to mention having you as a close friend is a little comfort."
Seeing that the Ming Dynasty Emperor was still "caring about old friendships", King Bodu's face became warmer and warmer, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Back then, the eldest brother treated him well and allowed him to have a good relationship with him. Sure enough, he still had a good relationship with him.
useful.
After drinking all the wine in the cup, King Bodu saw that the fire was almost done, so he started to talk about business.
I saw him sighing heavily, his expression suddenly became a little gloomy, and said.
"Being able to be His Majesty's 'friend' means that Bodu will have no regrets in this life. To be honest with Your Majesty, the Grand Master did not ask me to come when I sent a delegation to Beijing this time. However, I begged the Grand Master to get it."
This opportunity is just for me to see His Majesty again."
"Now that I can see that His Majesty is safe and sound, Bodu is relieved."
These words were slightly sad, which made Zhu Qizhen frown and said.
"Why, did something happen on the grassland?"
Although he knew that King Bodu's expression might be tempting him to ask questions, Zhu Qizhen still couldn't help but speak.
Seeing this situation, King Bodu immediately stood up, knelt on one knee and said.
"Bodu dare not deceive Your Majesty. Nowadays, the grasslands are already devastated and wars are raging. Since Your Majesty left, several major Tatar tribes have continued to provoke wars and attack our various tribes by relying on the supplies traded between the Ming Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty."
"A few days ago, Boluo, Saikan and several others were injured in battle. If Bodu had not infiltrated the mission with the tacit approval of the Grand Master, he would have mounted his horse and started fighting. I wonder if he would have survived to see us again.
His Majesty……"
As he spoke, King Bodu looked gloomy, almost crying.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Qizhen also knew what he meant. However, he knew his own affairs well. He did not have the ability to interfere in national affairs now.
Despite appearances, the emperor always obeyed his imperial edicts, but that was all because Zhu Qizhen knew his own rules and was only looking for trivial matters.
When it comes to major affairs of the government, ordinary ministers, let alone the emperor, may not necessarily obey the orders of his supreme emperor.
Therefore, facing King Bodu's gaze, Zhu Qizhen just turned his head slightly, dodged his gaze, and said.
"Don't worry, no matter how brave those Tatar tribes are, they will not dare to attack the Ming Dynasty. Now that you are here, you will stay in Beijing for a while. When the situation on the grassland stabilizes, it will not be too late to go back."
The implication is that I can guarantee the safety of your city, but I can't do anything about the war on the grassland.
Seeing this situation, King Bodu looked a little disappointed. However, it only took a moment for him to calm down and lower his head.
"Your Majesty, Bodu understands that you are the Supreme Emperor of the Ming Dynasty after all, and you are in Nangong now, so it is not easy to interfere in state affairs. Bodu came to Beijing this time, although he came to ask for help from the Ming Dynasty on the order of the Grand Master."
"However, my visit to see the Supreme Emperor this time is really just to rekindle old friendship and has no other intentions. Please be clear to the Supreme Emperor."
These words were said with a bit of anger, which made Zhu Qizhen feel a little ashamed for some reason.
I wanted to say a few words, but thinking about my current situation in Beijing, I couldn't help but feel a little less interested.
He waved his hand and signaled the musicians and dancers to leave. The hall gradually became quiet, and with a long sigh, Zhu Qizhen said reluctantly.
"Bodu, you don't have to be like this. Now that Wala has surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, the court will not just sit idly by and ignore this matter. I will find a time to go back and talk to the emperor. If I can help you, I will
Will help you."
These words were obviously words of comfort, but after hearing this, Bodu kowtowed to the ground and said.
"Since your Majesty said so, Nabodu really has a heartless request, please allow your Majesty."
Ah this...
Zhu Qizhen was slightly stunned. He didn't know what to say for a moment. He didn't expect that Bodu would be so indifferent. However, the words had arrived and he couldn't refuse.
After pondering for a moment, he could only speak vaguely.
"Just tell me, if I can help you, I won't refuse."
Seeing this, Bodu straightened up and spoke.
"To be honest with Your Majesty, I am not coming to the capital alone this time. I have also brought an old friend of Your Majesty's with me. He is currently waiting in the side hall, awaiting summons."
"Oh? Who?"
Zhu Qizhen frowned and asked.
However, Bodu refused to say anything and only said.
"Your Majesty will know when he sees it!"
Zhu Qizhen thought for a while, thinking that this was the Chonghua Palace after all, and nothing would happen. In addition, King Bodu said it sincerely, so he nodded and said.
"In that case, let's bring people over."
So Bodu bowed again and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Then, he turned around and gave a few instructions to the attendant beside him, and the attendant retreated. When he came in again, several Mongolian women were already behind him.
Different from ordinary Mongolian women with rough skin and strong bodies, although these women are wearing Mongolian clothes, they all have graceful figures and delicate skin. At first glance, they are not ordinary women from herdsmen families.
The woman at the front was the same as Bodu. She was dressed in Mongolian aristocratic clothes and decorated with gold and jade. She looked to be in her early twenties. She wore a veil on her face, only revealing a pair of bright eyes, which looked very smart.
"This is……"
Looking at the woman walking from a distance, Zhu Qizhen only felt a little familiar and subconsciously leaned forward.
The woman walked to the palace surrounded by people, without speaking a word, but silently bowed and bowed.
Immediately, Bodu sighed and spoke to the woman.
"Qimuge, take off your veil!"
Then, the woman reached out and took off the veil, revealing her delicate face, which immediately stunned Zhu Qizhen.
Although Zhu Qizhen had already expected it when he heard the name, but when he actually saw the person, he could not help but be reminded of past memories.
This woman’s name is Qimuge…
Choros Qimuge!
The youngest daughter of Tuohuan is also the youngest sister of Yexian!
When he was in Yibei, he mentioned several times that he wanted to betroth his sister to him, referring to Qimuge.
However, under Yuan Bin's urging at that time, Zhu Qizhen never accepted it.
In the end, he refused to give up and simply let Qimuge live directly in Zhu Qi Town's tent, and together with several maids, served him in food, clothing and daily life.
If King Bodu is the best friend Zhu Qizhen made in Yibei (Boyan???), then Qi Muge, although he has never had a status, is undoubtedly the Mongolian with whom he has the closest relationship.
Noble lady.
However, although Qimuge had always taken care of Zhu Qizhen when he was in Yibei, Zhu Qizhen had always been resistant to this "marriage".
Therefore, when he returned to the court, it was naturally impossible to bring his wooden frame back to the Ming Dynasty, so the two of them lost contact, but they never thought that they would meet again in this situation.
"Bodu?"
With a gentle breath, Zhu Qizhen put aside the memories of the past for the time being, frowned, and looked at King Bodu beside him inquiringly, as if asking him what he meant.
When King Bodu saw this, he pulled Qi Muge beside him and knelt on the ground, bowed his head and bowed according to Ming etiquette, and said.
"Your Majesty, Bodu knows that important matters between the two countries cannot be favored because of personal friendship, and Bodu does not dare to expect that the Supreme Emperor will allow the imperial court to intervene in the grassland war."
"However, Bodu wants to beg the Supreme Emperor to take her Muge in because of her past kindness and let her serve the Supreme Emperor as a concubine. Although she is far away from home, she can still live a stable life without being affected by the war.
"
"Qi Muge is the most beloved sister of the Grand Master and his ministers. If Your Majesty can agree to let her stay in the capital, the Grand Master and his ministers will always remember His Majesty's kindness."
this……
Zhu Qizhen hesitated for a moment, but looking at King Bodu's pleading, he sighed, and finally nodded slightly and said.
"In that case, I agree!"
"I thank your Majesty for your grace!"
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In the Qianqing Palace, the emperor's question immediately made several ministers present fall into deep thought.
What kind of help will the Ming Dynasty be willing to give first?
From an emotional point of view, everyone in the Ming Dynasty wished they could die first!
However, from the perspective of interests, the situation where the grassland and Tuotuo Buhua are fighting each other is the safest for Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, when they fight at this time, Daming's best choice is actually to wait and see what happens. The best time is to intervene and help when the defeat of one side is certain.
And now, even though it sounds serious at first glance, if you think about it for a moment, you will know that it will definitely not reach this point so soon.
Therefore, everyone in the imperial court must be unwilling to give any help.
If anything...
Yu Qian and Wang Ao looked at each other and glanced in the direction of Nangong.
Logically speaking, the emperor who was exiled to Yibei should have hated Wala the most, but in fact, this was not the case.
Judging from the series of actions of the Supreme Emperor after his return to the court, the old man seems to have a vague fondness for Ye Xian and others.
In particular, the one who came back this time was King Bodu. The Supreme Emperor had a very good relationship with him when he was in Oala, which many ministers knew.
Therefore, if everyone needs help, the Supreme Emperor is the most likely candidate.
Then, there is only one last question left, what kind of help can King Bodu get?
At this time, a chamberlain hurriedly entered the palace from the side door and handed a document into Wynn's hand. After reading it, Wynn's expression changed and he handed it directly to the emperor.
This action naturally attracted the attention of everyone present, but before they could ask questions, the emperor had already read the document, then sighed and spoke.
"Gentlemen, the news just came that Bodu brought a delegation to Beijing this time, and also brought Yexian's sister Qimuge. When he went to the Nangong Palace today, he disguised Qimuge as a maid and brought him with him.
Entered Nangong."
"Just now, the Supreme Emperor gave a banquet in the Nangong Palace. During the banquet, everyone brought out his wooden box. On the grounds of the constant war on the grassland, he asked the Supreme Emperor to leave his wooden box to serve in the Nangong Palace. The Supreme Emperor has already agreed..."
As he spoke, Zhu Qiyu raised his hand to unfold the document, displayed it in front of everyone from a distance, and said.
"Just now, the Supreme Emperor has passed down the order to confer Muge as Concubine Li and leave her in the Nangong Palace!"
------Digression-----
According to historical data, Ye Xian's younger sister should be called "Molu" or "Molu", but it doesn't sound very nice, so let's call her Muge...