After exiting the hall, Xiao Yuanzheng was already covered in cold sweat. The autumn wind in the outer courtyard blew against his face, and he felt cold all over his body.
Father and son get together less and apart more often, their relationship is unfamiliar, and they are not very close to each other. Even if Xiao Yuanzheng has been careful to please him, if he is slightly dissatisfied, he will still be reprimanded or even beaten by his father.
On the other hand, among the other brothers, the prince had the deepest relationship with his father. The other young brothers were also raised by their father because of their young age and were quite favored. Only Xiao Yuanzheng himself was like an outsider in this family.
The depression in his heart was suppressed for the time being, and he did not dare to show his dissatisfaction. Dang even summoned the inner court's trusted guards according to his father's instructions and prepared to go to the Jiange to greet the Wei envoy in person. He hoped that his father would see him as such a diligent person.
No longer care about what happened before.
Since many armored soldiers were gathered in the military camp outside the city, there were not many soldiers left in the city. In addition, Xiao Ji specifically pointed out that this matter must be carried out in secret and no information could be leaked, so they could only stay in the inner garden.
Soldiers have been mobilized.
But when Xiao Yuan was mobilizing the soldiers in the inner garden, another accident happened. Originally, he saw a team of 300 people in the military book and did not have the task of guarding, so he ordered the team to be transferred, but he was directly attacked.
When the commander of the army refused.
First, he was severely scolded and beaten by his father, and then even a mere soldier commander refused his order. Xiao Yuanzheng was so angry that he immediately ordered his servants to lead him there to see who was so bold.
Dare to disobey orders!
Soon the servants led Xiao Yuanzheng to a cypress palace in the inner garden. There were many tents in front of the palace. There were hundreds of soldiers stationed inside and outside. It was the team that Xiao Yuanzheng could not mobilize.
.
"wait……"
Xiao Yuanzheng took a step forward, but before he could finish his scolding words, a man who looked like a soldier hurriedly came forward and paid homage: "I'd like to bow down to you, your Majesty! A certain number of battalion soldiers have been ordered by the Supreme Being to guard the Rui Palace day and night.
, you are not allowed to leave, unless you intend to disobey orders, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"Rui Palace? It's the palace with flowers growing around the joints? Please step aside first, and I'll come to take a look."
Xiao Yuanzheng was naturally surprised when he heard this. He had heard that there were flowers growing around the pillars in the inner cypress palace, which were as delicate and lovely as lotus flowers. They were also one of the auspicious signs that his father relied on to become emperor. However,
But I have only heard of it but never seen it, so even though I couldn’t help but want to go into the temple to have a look.
However, the armored soldiers stationed here refused to retreat, saying that there was no Supreme Order and no one was required to enter the palace, lest the auspicious energy be dispersed.
Xiao Yuanzheng was extremely angry in his heart, but he did not dare to disobey his father's order and violate the palace ban. He could only retreat with an unhappy look on his face, but after walking a certain distance, he couldn't help but sneered softly: "Wang Dunyi's stick produces flowers."
, not a good sign!”
A few days later, the envoys of the Western Wei Dynasty were secretly introduced into Chengdu by the King of Xiyang Xiao Yuanzhao and settled there. At the same time, the envoys sent to Badong also returned to Chengdu and brought back a reply from the Crown Prince Xiao Yuanzhao: Hou Jingzhi's Rebellion
It has indeed been pacified, Hou Jing has been killed, and all the news conveyed by the Western Wei Dynasty is true.
"How dare Shu Zi, how dare Shu Zi'an bully me!"
When Xiao Ji learned the news, he was naturally furious. On the one hand, it was naturally because his most trusted son dared to deceive him, and on the other hand, because after the rebellion was put down, he followed up with a series of calculations and plans, including what he had already called
The facts of the emperor will lose their legitimacy!
"Go quickly, go quickly! Go with my sword and take back the head of the traitor! How dare he, how dare he deceive his father like this, harm me like this..."
In anger, Xiao Jizhi took off his sword and threw it to the ground, while waving his fist and roaring loudly.
Xiao Yuanzheng in the hall lowered his head in a respectful manner, but he watched his father's anger with cold eyes. If he had not been reprimanded before, he might not be able to help but step forward to pick up the sword and accept the order happily, but now he
I am more cautious, just waiting to see if there is anything more to come.
Soon, Weiden, the official of the East Palace who returned with the envoy, kowtowed to the ground and said repeatedly: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down! The reason why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is unwilling to tell the truth is because he has other reasons. Now Jiangling Suokong Gorge
It is difficult to get out of the mouth, and we have become incompatible with each other. Regardless of whether the thieves are determined or not, the two towns will never be safe. Jiangling has the potential to overlook the south of the Yangtze River, but we, Shu, are blocked from all sides. If we cannot take the opportunity to break out, then
You will definitely suffer..."
Xiao Yuanzheng once served as the governor of Xiyang and obeyed the orders of the King of Xiangdong in Jiangling. After weighing the pros and cons, he temporarily put aside some distracting thoughts in his mind, kowtowed and said: "What Wei Jun said is indeed true. The official family
It needs to be carefully weighed. Although the giant bandits have been eliminated now, the chaos in Jiangnan will not be settled in a short time. The Jiangling army will inevitably stagnate downstream. After they wipe out the remaining bandits and return to the town, we will have no hope of going eastward!"
Hearing what the counselor and his son said, the anger on Xiao Ji's face calmed down a little. After his expression changed slightly, he decided to send a confidant to Badong to inquire about the latest changes in the outside world. He felt sorry for the person who dared to deceive him.
His eldest son was on guard.
After confirming that the news was true, Xiao Ji ordered Xiao Yuanzheng to secretly bring the envoys from the Western Wei Dynasty to meet him, hoping to find out what the Western Wei Dynasty was up to.
The envoy sent by the Western Wei Dynasty was named Wang Qing, a steady and alert middle-aged man. Accompanying him was Liu Fan, who was recommended by Li Tai to the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Office and was familiar with the personnel in Shu.
The group was introduced into the inner garden, and after meeting Xiao Ji, they behaved quite politely, and their speech was not as violent and sharp as in the letter.
Xiao Ji paid no attention to Wang Qingduo, the envoy. His eyes fell directly on Liu Fan and he said in a deep voice: "Liu Lang was an old acquaintance. Now that he has changed his job, it is God's will. It was not me who abandoned you. Last year.
You have to run around so that the two countries can end the war and reconcile, and you can send your son back home, and now you are here again, what do you want to do?"
After Liu Fan heard this, he couldn't help but look ashamed. He glanced at Wang Qing, who was sitting at the same table, and then stood up to pay homage to Xiao Ji and respectfully replied: "Your Majesty still remembers the old righteousness, and I am very grateful for the humble position."
He has neglected his duty and lost integrity. Fortunately, General Li of Wei State did not dislike him because of his ugliness, but favored him for his appointment. Now he has been recommended to the country, and he was ordered to come to our country with the intention of repairing it, and for no other purpose!"
After saying this, he bowed deeply and returned to the table, standing behind Wang Qing.
At this time, Wang Qing also stood up, bowed to Xiao Ji and said: "The king must have seen the former's words in a letter. As Liu Canjun said, the purpose of this mission is to repair things, and there is no other purpose.
Waiting for the order of Grand Master Wen of Anding Gongyu..."
"I also know what Black Otter is planning. No need to talk nonsense, come quickly!"
Because he had been misled by wrong intelligence before, the situation in the country was now very different from what he knew. Xiao Ji was in a very bad mood when facing the envoys of the Western Wei Dynasty. Many of the tougher words he had used before were inconvenient to say out loud, and he just looked down.
Lai said in a deep voice, hoping to get rid of this vicious neighbor as soon as possible and then concentrate on resolving the conflict between him and Jiangling.
Seeing that Xiao Ji's attitude was so blunt and direct, Wang Qing immediately stopped talking nonsense and immediately explained all the conditions explained by Daxingtai one by one.
Wang Qing spoke eloquently, but Xiao Ji's face became darker and darker as he listened. He couldn't help but wanted to open his mouth to interrupt his words several times, but he still gritted his teeth and endured it, but his teeth were already clattering.
, the knuckles of the clenched fists were also white.
When Wang Qing finished stating the requirements of the Western Wei Dynasty, Xiao Ji did not respond vocally. He just waved his hand with a serious face to take these Western Wei envoys away from the inner garden and temporarily placed them outside.
After the envoys from the Western Wei Dynasty left, Xiao Ji Dangjie ordered the officials in charge of money, silk and goods to come here quickly. When these financial officials arrived, Dangjie asked in a deep voice: "How many brocades do I have in the near future?
How much can you sell?"
The envoy from the Western Wei Dynasty previously told that his country was clearing roads in Longnan and other places. Soon after, he proposed to trade with Shuzhong to exclusively purchase Shu brocade, but the conditions offered were very low. He also said that if Shuzhong did not agree to this request for mutual trade,
Then Cun Jin will not be able to leave Shu!
Although farming and weaving has developed in Shuzhong in recent years, the business is not small. Especially when Xiao Ji knows that Hou Jing's rebellion has been put down, the confrontation with Jiangling may become long-term. Of course, more quantity and variety are needed.
Material reserves. Once the export channels for Shu brocade are cut off, it will be greatly detrimental to the development of the subsequent situation.
Among the financial officials, there was an old man named He Xihu who looked like a foreigner from the Western Regions. After hearing this, he hurriedly presented the accounting books and began to report seriously.
"How come there are so many brocade materials? Didn't it say recently that there is a way to sell tens of thousands of brocade materials?"
After learning about the inventory in the mansion, Xiao Ji's face suddenly darkened and he asked in a scolding voice. Although Shu brocade is very popular in the outside world and sells very well, it is not a rare treasure in Shu, it is just a relatively strong one.
, they are just commodities with considerable profits. Only by converting Shu brocade into different commodities and transporting them back to Shu can its value be reflected. However, if they are all stored in the warehouse, the material reserves will become monotonous.
"Yes, it's the King of Xiyang who stopped the trading of brocade goods..."
He Xihu and other officials saw the emperor's furious face and hurriedly reported in a trembling voice.
When Xiao Ji heard this, he became even more angry. Being stabbed in the back by his son one after another made his anger soar to the extreme. He slapped the case and shouted angrily: "Tie that traitor to me quickly! He is a man who has not been in Shu for a long time.
How dare you, a foreigner, interfere with my confidential state affairs!"
Xiao Yuanzheng was still busy handling affairs elsewhere. For some reason, a group of Neiyuan Imperial Guards suddenly rushed over and grabbed him and dragged him to the front of the Neiyuan Palace. Before he could appeal and beg for mercy, he didn't even know what he had committed.
If he committed a crime, he would be smashed down on his head and face with a stick.