Kyoto Guardian.

In the guardhouse.

Backyard main hall.

Looking at Hu Fei, who was pacing back and forth in the hall with a contemptuous expression on his face, Kuroda Yoshitaka's face was gloomy. He did not expect that someone would dare to ignore him so much.

This was his first time as an envoy to the Ming Dynasty, but according to his colleagues who had been to the Ming Dynasty, they should have received more and greater courtesy. A situation like today would never have happened.

"How dare a mere five petty officials be so presumptuous in front of me?! I have long heard that the Japanese country always pays attention to etiquette, and they kneel down and kowtow at every turn, even when drinking tea and eating!"

"But I didn't expect that I would be so arrogant when I saw you. Not only did you not go out to greet me, but you also dared to do something to me!? Are those usual etiquette just for others to see?!"

"You are here to pay tribute to me, the Ming Dynasty. To put it bluntly, you are here to beg me, the Ming Dynasty, to establish friendly diplomatic relations with your Japanese country!"

"So, I advise you to know your identity clearly and distinguish between superior and inferior. Don't mess up your seniority and make yourself look embarrassed!"

Hu Fei paced, looked at Kuroda Yoshitaka coldly, and said word by word.

After listening to Hu Fei's words, Kuroda Yoshitaka's face became extremely gloomy. However, facing each of the conclusions pointed out by Hu Fei, he had no way to refute. He could only look at Hu Fei fiercely and clenched his fists.

Seeing the always arrogant and domineering Japanese envoy being silenced by Hu Fei, Zhou Tong and Xie Bi, who were standing aside, both looked surprised and couldn't believe their eyes.

Especially Xie Bi, he had received many missions, but today this was the first time he was so confident, and he couldn't help but be full of respect for Hu Fei.

"Okay, okay, since it's all a misunderstanding, let's all take a step back. As the saying goes, if you don't fight, you won't get to know each other."

At this time, Zhou Tong slowly walked out again, showing a flattering smile, and smoothed things over.

Kuroda Yoshitaka snorted coldly and said nothing.

"Lord Commander, look, it's getting late. Shouldn't we set off back to Beijing?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Tong turned to look at Hu Fei and asked tentatively.

"Since it's getting late, let's not rush back, so as not to make Master Kuroda walk at night, which may make him restless, right?"

As Hu Fei spoke, he turned his head and glanced at Kuroda Yoshitaka.

After listening to Hu Fei's words, Kuroda Yoshitaka turned his head and glanced at the sky outside, frowning slightly.

"Let's rest at Kyoto Guard tonight and start our journey again early tomorrow morning."

"Everyone continue, I won't interrupt you."

"Walk!"

Hu Fei took one last look at the envoys present, curled his lips, said coldly, and then led everyone out of the hall.

When he turned to leave, he glanced at a middle-aged man standing behind Kuroda Yoshitaka holding a Japanese sword and wearing black armor, intentionally or unintentionally.

His intuition told him that that person was definitely not a kind person!

Seeing Hu Fei leaving, Zhou Tong and Xie Bi hurriedly comforted the people in the mission before saying goodbye and leaving.

A tense situation finally subsided.

Not long after, night fell, and darkness enveloped the entire Kyoto Fortress.

In the main hall of the front yard, Hu Fei sat lazily on a chair, holding a glass of wine in his hand, tasting it gently, occasionally frowning and shaking his head.

The wine here is far inferior to the wine in the capital.

At this moment, footsteps were heard, and Zhou Tong and Xie Bi slowly walked in with a few people carrying a few side dishes.

"Sir, Commander, Kyoto Guard is located in a remote location, so we can only make a few decent dishes. I hope you don't dislike it."

As a few side dishes were placed on the table, Xie Bi bowed his hands to Hu Fei and said with an embarrassed smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, sir, for staying in Kyoto Guard for a long time."

"But it's best not to beg for mercy in front of me in the future, so as not to damage the majesty of our Ming Dynasty!"

Hu Fei looked at Xie Bi and said coldly. At the end of the sentence, he did not forget to glance at Zhou Tong next to him.

After hearing Hu Fei's words, the two of them hurriedly bowed their hands and agreed respectfully.

Even so, the two of them knew that every time envoys from various countries came to visit, they would be treated as honored guests, and even His Majesty would be polite to them, let alone them.

They don't have the guts to offend foreign guests because of their own omissions, otherwise they won't be able to save their heads if trouble occurs.

"Then, Commander, please rest early so that you can start your journey early tomorrow morning."

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Tong said something, and after bowing together with Xie Bi, he slowly exited the hall.

Seeing the two people leaving in fear, Hu Fei couldn't help but shake his head.

He understood Zhou and Xie's humility in front of the mission, but he couldn't agree with it.

"Did you find anything?"

After a long time, Hu Fei asked casually, picked up a bite of food with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.

"The middle-aged man in black armor standing behind Kuroda Yoshitaka is not simple."

As soon as Hu Fei finished asking, Chundie standing next to Hu Fei spoke.

After hearing what Chundie said, Hu Fei smiled and glanced at Chundie approvingly.

"That's right, that man has murderous intent on his body, and he looks like he is a master."

Pei Jie on the side couldn't help but said.

"It's good to know. Keep an eye on them. I don't want any trouble to happen before returning to Beijing. Once they are delivered to the Huitong Hall and handed over to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War, our mission will be completed."

Hu Fei smiled and said lightly.

"yes."

Pei Jie and Chundie bowed their hands and answered seriously.

The Huitong Pavilion was a place specially used by the imperial court to entertain envoys. The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War were jointly responsible for the food, clothing, housing and transportation of visiting envoys from various countries.

Whenever a delegation enters Beijing, they will stay in the Huitong Pavilion. After learning the proper etiquette, they will be taken into the palace to meet Zhu Yuanzhang.

Early the next morning.

Under the leadership of Hu Fei, the Japanese delegation finally set foot on the road to the capital.

Four or five carriages, escorted by the Jinyi Guards and the Golden Cavalry Guards, left the Kyoto Guards and headed straight for the capital.

As the delegation left, Kyoto Guard Xie Bi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

...

A few hours later.

Hu Fei finally returned to the capital with the delegation, walked through the streets, and headed straight for the Huitong Pavilion.

When they heard that the Japanese delegation had arrived in Beijing, many people gathered on both sides of the street. They stopped to watch and talked in low voices.

As soon as the group entered the city, the news had already reached the palace.

It didn't take long for dozens of people to arrive at the Huitong Pavilion.

Tang Duo, the Minister of War, who was in charge of guarding the Huitong Pavilion, had already led people to wait outside the Huitong Pavilion.

"Your Majesty, Tang Duo, has met the Commander-in-Chief."

Seeing Hu Fei's arrival, Tang Duo hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said loudly.

"Mr. Tang, I will hand him over to you personally. The rest is your business. I have completed the task."

Hu Fei smiled, looked at Tang Duo and said.

"I understand, I understand that the command has given you a hard time."

Tang Duo answered with a smile and cupped his hands.

While talking, Kuroda Yoshitaka slowly walked out of the carriage surrounded by his subordinates.

Zhou Tong, the Minister of Rites, also followed closely and got off the carriage.

"Sir Kuroda, the capital has arrived. You and I will part ways. From now on, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War will receive you. You don't have to keep that straight face anymore. It makes you and I feel uncomfortable."

"But I would like to say one more thing. I hope that Master Kuroda will leave as soon as possible after meeting with His Majesty the Emperor. He will not delay for too long, let alone cause trouble. Otherwise, I will never be polite."

Hu Fei turned to look at Kuroda Yoshitaka and said coldly.

After hearing Hu Fei's words, Kuroda Yoshitaka frowned slightly and was about to speak, but Hu Fei had already given the order and turned around with his men to leave without staying for a moment.

Looking at Hu Fei riding away, Kuroda Yoshitaka snorted coldly and gritted his teeth secretly.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Tong and Tang Duo hurriedly stepped forward to comfort them, and then led the delegation into the Huitong Pavilion one after another, allowing the delegation to settle down.

Before Hu Fei had gone far, he met Qin Hai, the steward of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Why are you here? Is something wrong?"

Hu Fei looked at the sudden appearance of Qin Hai and asked doubtfully. Originally, he planned to go back to the Jinyi Guardhouse directly.

"Young Master, I asked you to wait here early in the morning. I asked you to come back to your house after seeing the young master. If I have anything to do, I'll see you."

Qin Hai bowed and said respectfully.

After listening to Qin Hai's words, Hu Fei couldn't help but frown.

Immediately afterwards, Hu Fei asked Pei Jie to take the people back to the guardhouse first, while he took Chundie and Jinqiwei to the Prime Minister's Mansion...


Chapter completed!