Zhu Qizhen was so angry that he slammed the table and said angrily: "In these years, when have I ever treated her badly and still smuggled her?"
Regarding Qiqike's purchase of a large amount of drinks in the pass, Jin Yiwei quickly figured out the ins and outs.
In fact, the truth is very simple. These wines are not prepared for anyone, but are used to... sell!
According to common sense, it is normal for Mobeiwei to engage in some trade. As long as all the taxes are paid, the business can be done openly.
But Qiqi Ke's business was in the dark, because she actually sold the wine to the Rakshasa Kingdom!
Rakshasa country, Rakshasa people, is the Central Plains people’s name for the Cossack nation in the far north.
The full name of the Rakshasa Kingdom at this time should be called the United Grand Duchy of Vladimir, which included more than ten principalities of Tver, Moscow, and Cossacks.
The relationship between these principalities is similar to the Warring States Period in the Central Plains. Although they are both under the name of Vladimir, they are constantly fighting with each other to seize resources.
The strongest one at the moment is the Principality of Moscow, which has the potential to replace the Grand Duchy of Vladimir.
As the power of the Muscovite Principality continued to expand, other principalities either surrendered or were forced to stay away. Among them, the Cossack Principality set its sights on the Far East.
Therefore, the Rakshasa people among the Central Plains population should be Cossacks to be precise.
The Cossacks have red hair, blue eyes, and very heavy body hair. They live in the far north and are very similar to the legendary Rakshasa ghosts, hence their name.
Over the years, the Cossack Principality first invaded the Buryats, intending to occupy the fishing and hunting resources of the North Sea.
After the Ming Dynasty established Beihaiwei, they could no longer get any advantage and continued to move eastward.
When the Ming Dynasty unified Mobei and launched the New Deal throughout the country, the Cossacks came back.
However, this time it is not a war, but a trade.
The first person they contacted was Beihaiwei, but they hit a snag.
The reason is very simple, it's because the two families fought in the past, and now our lives are better, why should we give you a hand?
What do you have?
It's nothing more than some fur or minerals.
Our Ming Dynasty lacks nothing, and life is still very comfortable without you.
So, just continue to live a miserable life of lack of food and clothing, and freezing weather!
After not getting any benefits from Beihaiwei, the Cossacks did not give up. Instead, through some unknown channel, they contacted Qiqike of Mobeiwei and made a request for trade.
With Beihaiwei around, Qiqi Ke would certainly not agree.
But this woman was very thoughtful. She just refused to agree on the surface, but she started a smuggling business behind the scenes.
This approach not only gives Beihaiwei enough face, but also makes a lot of profits from it. This calculation is really wonderful!
Yuan Bin said with a dark face: "Jinyiwei did not get the information in advance. It was my negligence. I am willing to be punished!"
"Okay, what's the use of talking about this now?"
Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and then asked: "Besides finding out about smuggling, is there any other information?"
"temporarily unavailable!"
"Where's the news about Tuo Tuo Bu Hua?"
"nor……"
Yuan Bin wanted to cry. He spent countless manpower and material resources and couldn't find any useful information, so he investigated smuggling. In the end, it was his dereliction of duty.
Zhu Qizhen fell silent and thought hard.
The development of things seemed to be somewhat different from his expectations. Chi Chik showed no signs of rebellion. Under the full investigation of the Jin Yiwei, there was no sign of being naked.
Could it be that... everything is just my guess?
"What did Li Zhen say?"
"Back to the emperor, Duke Rui has gathered his troops and is ready to take action at any time."
"Where's Beihaiwei?"
"The same is true."
Zhu Qizhen was very melancholy. Beihaiwei and the Three Thousand Battalion were ready, but the prey did not appear for a long time. What was going on...
Yuan Bin asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, regarding the smuggling of Mobei Wei Qiqike, should it be reported to the court and punished according to Ming law?"
"Ignore her for now!"
Zhu Qizhen was thinking about something and said impatiently: "This bitch Tuotuo Buhua hasn't shown up for a long time. Isn't my trip here in vain?"
Yuan Bin was also helpless. It was you who insisted that Tuo Tuo Bu Hua's real target was Mobei, laid a trap and even tried to sneak out. Now that there is no movement, who is to blame?
"Your Majesty, over at Chao Zhong... I estimate that someone will arrive tomorrow. Look at this..."
"No, we can't let them come here now!"
Zhu Qizhen frowned and said: "If there is a big fanfare and guards gather, Tuo Tuo Bu Hua will never show up! I must give them a decree and they cannot come!"
"However, I am afraid that Mr. Cao Ge and others are impatient and disobey the imperial edict..."
Zhu Qizhen nodded secretly. What Yuan Bin said was not unreasonable. As an emperor, he broke the rules and sneaked out. Why do you still want others to stay at home?
This is called the upper beam being out of alignment and the lower beam being crooked. You can’t blame others...
In the current situation, even if an imperial edict was issued, Cao Nai and others would probably pretend not to see it.
This is a matter that I am at fault for. Even if someone really disobeys the order, there is nothing I can do about it.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel melancholy.
Why is it so difficult to be an emperor?
"Yuan Bin, pack up and get out of the city!"
Yuan Bin was even more confused and asked: "Your Majesty, today is the day to meet with Qiqi Ke..."
"No, Tuo Tuo Bu Hua didn't show up, and I can't show up easily. I need to go out and hide for a while!"
"Hide...where?"
Zhu Qizhen thought for a moment and said, "Go back to Lin Zhen!"
"Go back there?"
"Walk!"
Zhu Qizhen immediately prepared to leave without hesitation.
Yuan Bin had no choice but to arrange for some of the royal guards to change into casual clothes and follow them nearby, and then they returned to Helin Town together.
At this time, it was already sunset, and the whole Helin Town was filled with smoke and was peaceful.
Zhu Qizhen was already familiar with the road and went straight to Atulu's tent.
"Atulu, I came to your house again to have dinner!"
Atulu was greatly surprised. He came forward and took Zhu Qizhen's hand and said, "Brother Huang, you...why are you back again?"
"Why, aren't you welcome?"
"Welcome, of course!"
Aturu laughed loudly, and then called to his wife: "Go and ask your brother to kill a sheep and bring it over to roast!"
Zhu Qizhen smiled and said: "You yourself are a sheep farmer, why do you want to slaughter Kazakh sheep?"
"I've sold all my sheep to you!"
"Yeah, I forgot about this..."
Zhu Qizhen scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "How about this, I'll treat you to it!"
"No, no!"
Atulu waved his hands repeatedly and said: "When you come to my house, I must invite you. This is the rule on the grassland!"
Zhu Qizhen smiled and said: "Being respectful is worse than obeying orders, so I won't be polite!"