He had only been to Jianlu's palace once, on the day he received the invitation. The other times he negotiated with Jianlu were all at the place where he lived. It could be said that Zheng Zhilong was not familiar with Jianlu's palace.
In fact, he was equally unfamiliar with the Ming Palace.
But as he walked with the yellow mantle, he felt something was wrong.
It's not that he recognized the way, but judging from some signs and his rich life experience, something was wrong.
I always feel that entering the palace this time is different from the last time.
For example, there seem to be fewer yellow jackets standing guard, the roads are not as wide as last time, and there are more palace ladies.
However, Zheng Zhilong was just confused in his heart, so he didn't take any precautions. After all, he didn't understand the rules of Jianlu, maybe he himself was like this.
"Father-in-law, people have brought it!"
The man in the yellow mantle arrived at the door of a palace and looked around at the door, then the eunuch who was happy when he saw Zheng Zhilong and his party reported.
The eunuch just nodded, looked at Zheng Zhilong, and said with a flattering smile on his face: "The distinguished guest is here, please come inside!"
When Zheng Zhilong saw it, he quickly returned the greeting and said: "I don't dare to take it seriously. I wonder if His Highness the Regent is calling for something today?"
The eunuch heard this and said nothing. He just gestured with his hands to invite Zheng Zhilong to come in.
When Zheng Zhilong saw it, he thought it was a rule in the Jianlu Palace and the eunuch did not dare to violate it, so he did not answer his words.
So, I had no choice but to step inside.
Entering the gate, walking around the screen wall, I found that this was not a hall for meetings at all, but more like a palace for living. There was a large courtyard right after entering the door. There was also an octagonal pavilion in the corner. There were people on the pavilion.
When Zheng Zhilong entered the palace, he did not dare to look around wildly. He just glanced at it and did not dare to look more.
He has been to many places, and when he knows that he has reached other places, he should do as the locals do, so as not to cause trouble for himself due to unnecessary things.
Unexpectedly, the eunuch did not take him into the main hall, but instead went to the pavilion.
"Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother, bring Mr. Zheng here!"
Hearing this, Zheng Zhilong was immediately surprised. It turned out that it was not the regent who summoned him, but the empress dowager of Jianlu?
Thinking like this, he naturally looked up and saw a beautiful woman wearing Jianlu palace attire, elegant and luxurious, also staring at him.
Zheng Zhilong did not dare to look further and quickly said politely: "I didn't know it was the Empress Dowager who summoned me. I'm rude and disrespectful!"
This person was Bumu Butai. Hearing Zheng Zhilong speak, he said with a smile: "Why is it rude to say that I am Meng Lang? I didn't explain it in advance, which surprised the gentleman!"
After a pause, she continued to explain: "A few days ago, my son received a heavy gift from your husband. I had been thinking about thanking him, but I never had the chance, so I arranged a table for you and entertained him as a return gift.
, okay?"
Zheng Zhilong was a little confused. According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, there was no such thing as a queen mother entertaining outsiders, right? She was still a man?
Or maybe the Jianlu were barbarians who didn't pay much attention to the relationship between men and women, and they were accustomed to it?
However, since it is a banquet, why is it just a table in the pavilion? Do you want to eat and drink at the same table with the Queen Mother? This is not a family banquet. The two of them have never met before, how can they be so close?
Or maybe it's because the Jianlu were barbarians, so they didn't have so many rules?
But, that’s not right. When the Regent and the others entertained me before, they were all at the same table!
He was wondering, wondering what this was?
Bumbutai was a little unhappy, and immediately asked: "Why, sir, he looks down on me, an old woman, and refuses to reward me?"
When he heard this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't tell that she was unhappy, and he quickly said: "Where is it? The Queen Mother is in her prime, youthful and beautiful, how come she is old? I was afraid of offending the Queen Mother, so I hesitated for a moment.
Got it!"
At this time, Bumbutai was thirty-two years old and the mother of three daughters and one son!
According to the standards of this era, it is not wrong to say that she is an old woman.
However, Zheng Zhilong's compliments are not all flattering. After all, Bumu Butai lives a superior life, is well maintained, and does not look too old.
Hearing Zheng Zhilong's words, Bumubutai turned from anger to joy, and quickly and warmly greeted Zheng Zhilong to his seat.
Seeing this, Zheng Zhilong had no choice but to think that Jianlu was more civilized, so he had no choice but to go up and sit opposite the Queen Mother of the Qing Dynasty.
There were several dishes on the table, the rough ones seemed to come from delicacies, and they were also hot, so they must have been served not long ago.
There were two maids waiting on the side. After seeing Zheng Zhilong seated, they immediately came up to pour the wine. The wine glass seemed a bit big.
I heard Bumbutai look at Zheng Zhilong with a smile and say: "I am really grateful to my husband for coming to visit us. However, he always remembered my son and gave him a gift. If nothing else, I would like to give you a toast first. Concubine
It’s respectful to do it first!”
After she finished speaking, she actually picked up the wine glass in front of her and drank it all in one gulp!
"..." Zheng Zhilong was speechless and a little speechless in his heart.
Isn't her son the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty? When she comes to their territory, of course she has to give her son a gift! Why does her tone sound like her son, the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, is not valued?
When he thought of this, Zheng Zhilong immediately thought of something.
Little emperor? Regent?
Haha, so that’s why?
While he was thinking about it, Bumbutai had already finished his drink and showed him the bottom of the glass.
When Zheng Zhilong saw it, he didn't dare to neglect it and drank it all with him. Even if the person in front of him was not the queen mother, but just an ordinary woman, as a man, he had to accompany her as a respecter.
After he also flashed the bottom of the wine glass, the maid next to him poured the wine automatically.
Zheng Zhilong saw that the wine glass of the Queen Mother Jianlu was also full, so he said nothing.
I heard Bumbutai say to Zheng Zhilong with an expression of admiration: "After hearing about Mr.'s deeds, I am really filled with emotion. Starting from scratch, I can actually earn such a big fortune. It is really amazing!"
Hearing this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but feel a little proud. No matter what, the person who praised him so much was a queen mother, and she was not ugly, a woman in her prime.
Of course, on the surface, he naturally has to be modest.
However, Bumbutai stopped him and said: "I just hate the coquettishness of you Han people. I'm like a girl, and I'm very unhappy! You are awesome, so what's the point of being humble?"
Zheng Zhilong was a little embarrassed when she said it so bluntly.
Seeing him like this, Bumbutai raised his wine glass and said, "I am a Mongolian woman. I can say whatever I want, just like that. I hope you don't mind, sir. This drink, just treat it as if there is any conflict with what I say."
Sir, I’ll give you a drink first, sir, please don’t mind!”
After she finished speaking, she drank another gulp and opened the bottom of the glass.
Zheng Zhilong was a little helpless when he saw him, so he had to drink with him for another drink.
At this time, he saw that Bumbutai's cheeks were a little red, so he did not dare to let her drink anymore, and quickly said to her: "I wonder why Her Majesty the Queen Mother is looking for me?"
If Zheng Zhilong really believed that the Empress Dowager Jianlu put up this battle just to thank him for the gift he gave to the young emperor Jianlu, then he would be mentally retarded, and how could he stand out among the many pirates!
When Bumubutai saw Zheng Zhilong say this, she stopped hiding it. She immediately looked at Zheng Zhilong with an expression of admiration on her face and said: "My son Fulin is the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. He is still young now, but he will be the emperor in the future."
I want to be in charge of the government personally. I am worried that his ability will be limited in the future and he will not be able to bear the heavy responsibility of the huge Qing Empire. Therefore, if I want to become my teacher, and get some advice from him, my son Fulin will benefit a lot!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhilong immediately understood the purpose of establishing the empress dowager.
Ganqing is afraid that her son will not be able to govern in the future, so she is looking for allies for her son.
However, this kind of thing involves the imperial power struggle within Jianlu, and Zheng Zhilong would be stupid to rush into it.
Just as he was thinking about how to refuse, Bumbutai, who had been staring at him, guessed it. So before he could speak, Bumbutai quickly said: "Sir, don't worry, my son is the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
From now on, my husband will be the emperor's master. In our Qing Dynasty, one person is less than ten thousand people. All business, as long as he wants to do it, will be given priority. Whatever happens to your husband in the future, since my son is his student, he will naturally do it.
Do your best for Mr.
When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he couldn't help but secretly groan in his heart. Looking at this woman's posture, she was determined to kill him!
Don't say that Jianlu will definitely be wiped out by the imperial court. Even if he doesn't, he will not get involved in the imperial power struggle within Jianlu for the sake of business. This is a taboo in business!
Unless he has the ability to influence this kind of imperial power struggle and it is up to him to have the final say, then he doesn't mind supporting the party with which he has the best relationship.
But now on the Jianlu side, the one who holds the real power of the Jianlu is the regent Dorgon, not the little emperor who is the woman in front of him.
Whether the little emperor can eventually take charge of the government depends largely on what the regent thinks? And how capable the regent is, and whether he can control the entire Jianlu before the little emperor grows up.
According to his previous impressions, the regent Dorgon should be a capable person, and now, that Daishan should be very powerful and can restrain the regent.
However, that Daishan is already old, and it is absolutely unknown whether he can support the little emperor until he grows up. If Jianlu was dominated by the regent's family, he would not die but participated in the struggle for imperial power, and even helped
With the weak little emperor on his side, this kind of business will most likely result in a loss!
Zheng Zhilong instinctively used his way of doing business and once analyzed it, he felt that the risk was too great!