Zhu Qizhen enthusiastically left the two envoys to occupy the city and arranged for the imperial kitchen to serve a table of dishes.
These two people were of great help. If not, how could those civil servants Qingliu be willing to give up so easily?
"Don't be polite, you two. Our Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette. As the saying goes, guests come with fine wine and enemies come with weapons. The Champa Kingdom has been loyal to the Ming Dynasty over the years. I will never ignore your affairs!" p>
Mahagui and Xuanzhen looked at each other, why did they feel that there was something in the emperor's words?
Seeing the two people's reserved looks, Zhu Qizhen still greeted him enthusiastically: "Come on, use the tachyon, um... you should be able to use the tachyon, right?"
Xuanzhen whispered something in Mahagui's ear, and Mahagui picked up Kuai Zi, and then muttered something.
Immediately afterwards, Xuanzhen translated: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Highness Mahagui said..."
Zhu Qizhen suddenly raised his hand and interrupted him.
"In our Ming Dynasty, there is a law called the crime of bullying the emperor. Do you know what it means?"
Xuanzhen's face suddenly changed. Just as she was about to translate in Mahagui's ear, she heard Zhu Qizhen continue: "Stop translating, I'm talking about you!"
The scene suddenly felt awkward. Mahagui was a little confused and started chattering again, as if he was asking Xuanzhen what happened.
Xuanzhen did not answer, she just stood up from her seat and then slowly knelt down.
"It's a long road from Zhancheng to Ming Dynasty, bandits are rampant at sea, and there are Annan soldiers on the way. The little girl has no choice but to dress up in men's clothing. She didn't mean to deceive the emperor, and I ask for your forgiveness."
As she spoke, she took off her headscarf, revealing her true face.
Mahagui already understood what had happened, and hurriedly knelt beside him and murmured.
Zhu Qizhen didn't understand Champa dialect and ignored him, but continued to ask: "Is that all?"
"Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from the emperor's eyes!"
Xuanzhen smiled bitterly and said, "Xuanzhen, Princess of Champa, pays homage to His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"
It turns out that among the two people, Xuanzhen is the real owner.
Although Mahagui is also from the royal family, he already belongs to the collateral line of the royal family, so his status is naturally inferior to Xuanzhen.
Jinyiwei has deployed a large number of spies in Quanzhou and Fuzhou. Since they landed, every move of these two people has been under the surveillance of Jinyiwei.
The two of them didn't know that Jin Yiwei was secretly escorting them along the way. If not, it was hard to say whether they could reach the capital smoothly.
After all, Annan Kingdom also has spies operating in the Ming Dynasty. It would not be difficult to intercept and kill two people along the way.
Seeing that the other party was willing to confess, Zhu Qizhen did not pursue any charges of deceiving the emperor.
"Since you can be honest with each other, I am not a stingy person. Okay, get up!"
Xuanzhen kowtowed in thanks, then slowly stood up. Seeing this, Mahagui stood up too.
Zhu Qizhen said with a smile but not a smile: "I know your difficulties, but please remember, if you dare to play tricks in front of me, you will regret it!"
Xuanzhen quickly replied: "The little girl has realized her crime!"
As the dinner continued, the atmosphere became strange.
The two people, who were already relatively reserved, did not even dare to show off.
Zhu Qizhen took a bite of the dish and joked: "What, you can't get used to my Daming food?"
Mahagui didn't understand Chinese, so he stared at Xuanzhen, waiting for her to translate.
Xuanzhen replied directly: "Your Majesty is joking. The Ming Dynasty is the Kingdom of Heaven. Even the food cooked in Champa City is much more delicious. It's just that... I am worried about my father's safety and have no appetite. Please forgive me."<
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"I said, Ming Dynasty will not sit idly by and ignore your matters!"
"But, father, he...he..."
As she spoke, Princess Xuanzhen shed tears.
Zhu Qizhen said helplessly: "Didn't you see it just now? I have ordered the cabinet to draft an edict. Next, the King of Jing'an County will personally take the edict to Annan Kingdom. If they don't listen, I will send troops south to put them away."
Capture their king too!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty... This little girl has nothing to repay, only... only..."
Princess Xuanzhen was crying, but Mahagui was confused. He didn't know what the two of them were talking about. He held the kuaizi in the air and wanted to pick up the food but didn't dare to move.
Zhu Qizhen put the kuaizi on the table and said: "Don't say any more words of thanks. I will take care of your affairs. However, I can't go through this in vain. When the foreign enemies are defeated, you must also promise me
One thing."
Princess Xuanzhen said quickly: "Your Majesty, please speak!"
"I am already making preparations to restart our voyage to the Western Ocean. You have occupied the city and taken advantage of the location. I want a port to supply the voyage fleet!"
Princess Xuanzhen was stunned for a moment and whispered a few words in Mahagui's ear. After hearing this, Mahagui nodded quickly.
"I wonder which port the emperor wants?"
Zhu Qizhen smiled slightly and uttered three words: "Saigon Port!"
Saigon Port is located in the northeast of the Mekong River Delta, downstream of the Saigon River, a tributary of the Dong Nai River. Its geographical location is like Shanghai Port, and it is a natural port.
"Gene Era"
The Champa State was located in Nanyang. At that time, it knew the importance of Saigon Port. When the other party made this request, it immediately showed hesitation.
The two chatted for a while, and then Princess Xuanzhen said: "This matter is of great importance. Can the Emperor allow me to discuss it with the ministers after I return to the country?"
Zhu Qizhen's expression suddenly changed, and he said dissatisfied: "You can discuss it, and then let me know the results!"
Princess Xuanzhen asked cautiously: "Then... thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Qizhen said disapprovingly: "Mediating the conflict between Annan and Champa is not a trivial matter. I also need to convene the ministers to discuss it carefully. Don't you think so?"
"Your Majesty..."
Princess Xuanzhen was immediately shocked and said quickly: "What you just promised..."
"I didn't say not to go!"
Zhu Qizhen sneered: "Only when to set off, we need to carefully consider before making a decision!"
Are you kidding? Your country is almost wiped out, but you still can’t bear to leave a port?
We can't let my Ming Dynasty soldiers and horses go to waste!
Mahagui looked at Princess Xuanzhen doubtfully, as if asking, what's going on?
Princess Xuanzhen frowned, thought for a while, and finally made up her mind.
"Sai Kung Port can be given to Ming Dynasty!"
"Do you mean what you say?"
"It counts!"
"No need to go back to discuss?"
"No need!"
It wasn't until this moment that she realized that she was asking for help. If the ministers opposed it, wouldn't her father never come back?
If Champa is destroyed, those ministers only need to change their names and can continue to enjoy high-ranking officials and generous salaries. However, the fate of the Champa royal family can only end here.
By then, all the royal bloodline will be hunted down, and this family will completely disappear from the world.
"Okay!"
Zhu Qizhen finally smiled with satisfaction and waved his hand: "Jin Ying, go call the Hanlin to come over and draft a treaty!"