"Oh, which vassal master is Master Zhong referring to?" When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he looked happy and looked at Zhong Jinwei and asked.
Wen Tiren and others also heard the sound and looked over. I wonder which vassal king Xing Guo Gong is sure about?
When Zhong Jinwei saw that everyone in the palace was paying attention to him, he softly uttered two words: "Prince Tang!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen, Wen Tiren and others all felt a little enlightened. Indeed, if there was anyone among the vassal kings who volunteered to be the first to go to North America, it would be the King of Tang.
However, it was not easy for the Tang Prince to volunteer to be the first to go to North America. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen immediately beat the snake and followed the stick and said: "In that case, how about troublesome Master Zhong to go to the Tang Prince's Mansion?"
As soon as he heard this, Zhong Jinwei regretted it. Therefore, the day when Archie was due to give birth was within these few days. If he had gone to Henan, even if he could come back before the year before, he would definitely have missed the day when Archie was due to give birth.
"Your Majesty, why don't you send an imperial edict first and see which vassal king will volunteer to go to North America? If not, how about I go to Henan again?" Zhong Jinwei discussed with Emperor Chongzhen.
When Wen Tiren on the other side heard this, he wanted to suggest that the imperial edict from the Tang Dynasty should be conveyed directly by the Duke. This way, if the Tang Dynasty hesitated, he could persuade him again and there would be no need to make a second trip.
But before he could speak, he heard Emperor Chongzhen glance at Zhong Jinwei first, and then immediately asked with some enlightenment: "But Aqi is about to give birth?"
Zhong Jinwei nodded and replied with a slightly wry smile: "Exactly."
As soon as Wen Tiren heard this, he gave up his idea and did not speak.
Emperor Chongzhen nodded in understanding and said: "In that case, just do as Master Zhong said."
He actually likes Zhong Jinwei's quality of attaching importance to his family very much, because a secret that cannot be told makes Zhong Jinwei attach so much importance to his family, and he can really feel at ease.
However, what Emperor Chongzhen did not expect was that as soon as the meeting ended and before the imperial edict to the various vassal kings was sent out, Zhong Jinwei sent someone to the palace to announce the good news that Archi had given birth to a pair of twins.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was very happy for Zhong Jinwei and immediately rewarded him generously. However, along with the congratulatory gifts sent to the Duke's Mansion, there was also an oral message asking Zhong Jinwei if he could go to Henan now.
Although Zhong Jinwei was not very happy, he always remembered what he had said to Hong Chengchou. In order to support his family, to earn the trust of Emperor Chongzhen, and to be worthy of such an unthinkable thing as time travel, he agreed to make a trip to Beijing.
Nanyang, Henan, was not very far from the capital, so it took Zhong Jinwei a few days to reach his destination.
As soon as he entered Nanyang City, Zhong Jinwei found that there were many people. Judging from their appearance, they were all poor people.
Zhong Jinwei was moved, so he asked people to inquire about the news. The information he got was indeed as expected by Zhong Jinwei. These were refugees and disaster victims invited by the Tang Dynasty. They had sold themselves to the Tang Dynasty and were preparing to go overseas with the Tang Dynasty.
people.
Zhong Jinwei estimated the number of people, and estimated that the Tang Dynasty King must have put a lot of thought into it. There were so many ordinary people, and it was estimated that there would be many sergeants selected.
When they arrived at Tang Palace, Tang Wang was already waiting there and welcomed Zhong Jinwei in.
After reading the imperial edict, the King of Tang invited Zhong Jinwei to sit down. He looked a little hesitant, but still asked Zhong Jinwei: "My lord, are there any other vassal princes who would like to volunteer to go?"
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he shook his head and replied: "I don't know about it either, and the matter was not reported to the capital so quickly."
"Then I wonder if those who conveyed the decrees from the other vassal princes are all royal relatives?" King Tang asked again.
Zhong Jinwei still shook his head and replied: "No, His Highness is here, and the lower officials are here to deliver the decree. The other vassal princes are not relatives of the noble emperor."
When the King of Tang heard this, he knew what was going on. He looked at Zhong Jinwei and asked bluntly: "What does the court mean, is Gu Gu the first to go to North America?"
Unexpectedly, Zhong Jinwei still shook his head and replied: "No."
"Where...?" King Tang originally thought that his prediction was accurate, but he didn't expect the answer to be negative. He didn't know what it meant.
After all, the other vassal kings were just ordinary angels, but here the most powerful Duke Xingguo of the Ming Dynasty came to convey the decree. If there was no hidden secret, he would not believe it even if he was beaten to death.
I saw Zhong Jinwei smiling slightly at the King of Tang and saying, "I voluntarily asked your Majesty for this job and came here specifically to see His Highness."
"Ah...!" Prince Tang lost his voice.
Zhong Jinwei continued to fool the King of Tang and said: "In any case, Xiaguan and the King of Tang are old acquaintances. In the past, during the vassal meeting held two years ago, the King of Tang also helped. In this regard, not only did Xiaguan
, even the emperor knows it well..."
Hearing Duke Xingguo talk about this matter, the King of Tang remembered his blessing in disguise that time. He couldn't help but interrupt Zhong Jinwei and said gratefully: "What happened that time was actually thanks to Duke Xing's help. Otherwise, Gu would not have the status he has today.
Now I am within the high walls of Fengyang."
Zhong Jinwei waved his hands with a smile, and then said: "Some trivial matters are not worth mentioning. I have a predestined relationship with His Highness, and I also know that His Highness is determined to contribute to the country, but he is just unable to achieve his ambition based on his identity. Therefore, now that I have this opportunity, I will
Come here in person so that His Highness will not miss it."
When King Tang heard this, his heart moved and he couldn't help but ask: "But this is the matter of volunteering to be the first to go to North America?"
"His Royal Highness is indeed talented and smart, that's what I mean." Zhong Jinwei flattered him smoothly.
But the King of Tang was immune to this flattery, and he frowned slightly and said: "My lord, if you go to North America next year, the supply points along the way will be in poor condition, and there will be Western Yi who don't know the details.
Unknown, is it inappropriate to be the first to go?"
After he finished speaking, he also looked at the guards of Duke Xingguo. He was not afraid that any of them would go back to talk about what he said now, because what he said was all the truth.
Gu Baichuan and others pretended not to have seen or heard anything, and were just fulfilling their duties as guards.
After Zhong Jinwei heard this, he burst out laughing, causing everyone to look over, including his guards.
"My lord, what do you mean by laughing? Is it possible that Gu said something wrong in these questions?" King Tang asked slightly dissatisfiedly after Zhong Jinwei's laughter subsided.
Zhong Jinwei stopped laughing, but still kept a smile and answered Prince Tang first: "No, His Highness is right. I can even assure His Highness that the actual difficulties in traveling to North America may be far more than these."
After hearing what Zhong Jinwei said, Gu Baichuan, who knew the Duke's intention, became uneasy. He looked at the Duke and wondered whether the Duke was here to persuade the King of Tang to be the first to go to North America, or to advise the King of Tang not to be the first to go.
North America?
The king of Tang Dynasty was also confused by Zhong Jinwei, so he was waiting for Duke Xingguo's next words to see what he meant.