Lin Jinxiao sent someone to hitch up the carriage, led a group of plainclothes guards, and walked out slowly.
The sun is shining, the warm autumn sun is shining on the ground, and the pedestrians on the road have a more lazy and comfortable look.
Lin Jinxiao lifted the corner of the car curtain and looked at the bustling city. Only a few months had passed, and Luyan Port had already changed.
Although it was not possible to clear the entire Haiyan River in Pingning Prefecture, it was possible that in such a short period of time, the people of Luyan Port could live and work in peace and contentment, and they would no longer be exploited and bullied by the powerful and evil gentry. He felt extremely comforted in his heart.
He firmly believed that given time, Pingning Prefecture and even the whole of Jiangnan would be able to return to their former glory under his governance.
It is now a troubled time, and the arrival of the Baiyu delegation is related to the stability of Pingning Prefecture. He hopes from the bottom of his heart to promote this peace negotiation.
It's just that Xie Jingchen is always jealous of his wife, and he is worried that his wife's reputation will be ruined because of this incident, and some people may even use the topic to make a big fuss about it.
He was already very uneasy because he couldn't be with his wife when she came to Beijing this time. Now that she was pregnant, if she was affected by this again, he would only feel even more guilty and uneasy.
I came to Qinghefang with a lot of thoughts. It was noon at this time, and there was an endless stream of diners coming to dine. The whole restaurant was full of seats.
Lin Jinxiao asked Sang Kun to arrange a small courtyard in the garden, ordered a table of wine and food, and ordered He Ying to invite Xie Jingchen over.
After drinking two glasses of wine carelessly, he saw Xie Jingchen walking in calmly.
"Prince Xie is quite leisurely and at ease."
Lin Jinxiao motioned for him to take a seat, poured a glass of wine and pushed it in front of him, and said with a smile: "There have been so many great things happening in the city in the past two days. I wonder how Prince Xie feels about it?"
Xie Jingchen picked up the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp, then slowly sat down and replied calmly: "It's just an internal matter of your country. Even if I heard about it, you should just listen to it."
"Yeah?"
Lin Jinxiao picked up a piece of golden shark's fin and watched quietly, his face gradually turning gloomy: "It seems that Prince Xie is used to coveting other people's things. His calm temper has been perfected for a long time."
"I wonder what King Pingning means by this?"
Xie Jingchen still looked calm and composed, and glanced at him coldly: "Your Highness, please speak clearly if you have anything to say."
"Okay, then I will discuss this with Prince Xie."
Lin Jinxiao stared at him straightly: "Prince Xie, does he know why I made the immediate decision to imprison Xing Huan, the governor of Funing County?"
Xie Jingchen replied calmly: "I heard that this person used the name of offering a concubine to assassinate His Highness."
"Prince Xie, do you think this matter is credible?"
"You are the king, so naturally you have the final say on this matter."
Xie Jingchen snorted disdainfully: "It's just that the way your royal family treats its courtiers is really frightening. A high-ranking county governor fell into disrepute in an instant. I would like to ask His Highness, is it wrong to treat this official with such courtesy?
Aren't you afraid of attracting criticism if you do injustice to a good person?"
"Goodness?"
Lin Jinxiao couldn't stop sneering: "Yes, in the eyes of your people, this Xing Huan is indeed a kind person, and he should even be regarded as the savior of the world by you Baiyu people. Speaking of which, I would like to ask Prince Xie,
You keep saying what you are here for, but in private you secretly sell a large number of horses and iron tools from Funing County at high prices. The entire Baiyu royal family is scrimping on food and clothing just to get these two things, but why?"
"My desire for peace can be seen from heaven and earth, and there is absolutely no falsehood."
Seeing him mention this matter, Xie Jingchen's face suddenly changed, and he said solemnly: "As for those people with ulterior motives who want to provoke disputes between the two countries all day long, I think there are many people in your country."
"Prince Xie spoke so righteously. Now everyone in Funing County is panicking. Seeing that Prince Xie is still calm and peaceful, isn't it possible that the king is afraid that the war between the two countries will spread again before your delegation enters the capital?"
Lin Jinxiao held the wine cup in his hand, his eyes paused slightly, and continued after a moment:
"This Funing County is a land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. The Dongsang bandits from Haikang County have been hiding here for many years without anyone noticing. As far as I know, your country always detours to Funing County every time it enters the country, even if it was earlier.
When the two countries were at war with each other in 2007, your country felt like it was an uninhabited country when traveling within the territory. It can be seen that this place has long become the heart of your country.
Xu Jinzhou, the magistrate of Tuyuan County, may be an unknown person in this dynasty, but he must be a household name in the eyes of your country. He is ordered to inspect Funing County this time. I don’t know how much he will gain, but there is one thing.
I would like to make it clear to Prince Xie that if he makes any mistakes in Funing County, I will not let it go."
"Those who dare to offend public anger should have made plans in advance."
The coldness hidden in Xie Jingchen's eyes gradually came to light: "After all, everyone wants to live, there is no reason to just watch being slaughtered."
"Yes, so I am determined to have the coastal defense battalion go to Funing County immediately to protect Xu Jinzhou. I don't think he is afraid of dangers and comes to the state capital just for the livelihood of the people in Tuyuan County. I am afraid that he is concerned about the interests of the two countries.
We have good relations with each other and have concealed something. When he finds out the evidence, he will definitely take action, otherwise why would he rush back to Funing County in such a hurry?"
Lin Jinxiao smiled maliciously and said: "Prince Xie feels that the king has asked Xu Jinzhou and the coastal defense battalion to arrest the smugglers of horses and iron weapons in Funing County at this time, and is conducting a large-scale search for your country's hidden people in Funing County.
What will the secret spy organization gain?"
After hearing these words, Xie Jingchen's entire face darkened.
The Baiyu clan has been operating in Funing County and Changning County for many years. Some people in the court want to start another war and take over these two counties. However, although the current Dahe Empire has declined a little, its military strength cannot be underestimated.
For this reason, he wanted to come to peace talks and trade with the Dahe Empire in the south. If trouble occurred at this time, he was afraid that there would be no hope for peace talks.
Seeing that he was silent and not answering, Lin Jinxiao said with a cold smile:
"As far as I know, Prince Xie has an eldest brother, Xie Jingzhan. I heard that this man has been coveting the position of the East Palace, and he has won the hearts of your country's main war faction. If I give Xu Jinzhou an order at this time, let him
We are vigorously combating smuggling in Funing County and Changning County. I wonder if the eldest brother is still willing to allow Prince Xie and the envoy to return to the court safely.
I'm afraid that even your dynasty's prime minister, Li Nanfu, will be unable to stabilize the situation. Until the peace talks come to an end, I still have the right to deal with this smuggler."
Seeing the biting coldness between his brows and eyes, Xie Jingchen felt bitterness in his heart.
He did not want to see the two countries fighting again, but if Lin Jinxiao launched a war against Funing County and Changning County at this time, then Xie Jingzhan and the group of courtiers who were leading the battle would not give up, and the Baiyu army would just march straight in.
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"You do not dare."
For the sake of the safety of the mission, Xie Jingchen retorted without changing his expression: "I know very well that His Royal Highness Prince Pingning also needs a stable situation at the moment. I don't think you are willing to see the war between the two countries permeating your territory."
"Indeed, I hope that the two countries will trade with each other."
As he said that, Lin Jinxiao's sharp eyes fell directly on him and he said sternly: "But for her, and for the safety of my family, I am not afraid of a fight."