Although he still didn't dare to confirm it conclusively, Li Yi made up his mind to gamble and identified his goal.

Hurriedly led everyone to take a few steps, and saluted the handsome man with a fist: "Xiaguan Li Yi is late to greet the envoy, and it is strange to look at the envoy of Shao Palace." ”

When the man saw Li Yi come forward to give a salute, he smiled, and looked Li Yi carefully up and down, left and right, for a while, before he said in surprise: "What's wrong?" It's only been a few months, and Runzhi seems to have changed a lot! Hehe! ”

"When you left Beijing, you were not as good as my eyebrows, how could you be about the same height as me in a blink of an eye, and your body was much burlier, it seems that the water and soil in Yunnan are really nourishing! Ha ha! ”

Li Yi smiled awkwardly, and said in his heart that this person should be Shao Tingjuan.

Hurriedly concealed his embarrassment and said, "This... Hehe! Master Shao has seen thousands of miles, and Li Yi has indeed undergone a lot of trials in the past few months. ”

"It's just that Li Yi is still the same Li Yi, I grew up looking up to you since I was a child, no matter what, you are the eternal master in my mind, boy, I can't reach it!"

Seeing Li Yi's pun showing his true feelings, Shao Tingjuan smiled, patted him on the shoulder affectionately and said, "Ho!! I didn't expect it! Master Li has been practicing in Yunnan for a few months, and he is so sophisticated and slippery that he can even shoot sycophants, well! is no longer the energetic and reckless Li Yi of the past! Ha ha! ”

Li Yi smiled awkwardly, and said in his heart, what you mean is nothing more than that Li Yi was stubborn and stubborn in the past, so he offended many officials in the court. And his current performance must have made him feel very satisfied.

Li Yi smiled noncommittally and said: "In the past, there was nothing more, how could I have gone through the baptism of wind and rain!" ”

"As the saying goes, 'eat a trench, grow a wisdom', now thanks to His Majesty's gift to take charge of a party, I feel a great responsibility, if I am stubborn and do not want to forge ahead, but I really can't live with the ardent expectations of His Majesty and his old man."

Shao Tingjuan nodded again and again, and said meaningfully: "Yes! Oh, yes! If jade is not cut, young people can only be refined into steel after many experiences! ”

"What is commendable is that Run Yijie scholar, as soon as he arrived in Yunnan, he was in danger, and he single-handedly united with loyal and patriotic people, and he overthrew the Sun thief who held a heavy army, which is really not simple!"

"When I heard about it, I didn't believe it, but the facts are there, and I can't help but feel happy for you!"

"To put it mildly, I, Shao Tingjuan, have watched you grow up, and I am also deeply gratified that you have done such a thing at such a young age. Oh! I hope that Runzhi will guard against arrogance and rashness, fulfill his duties, and continue to work hard, and his achievements will be limitless! Hehe! ”

"Oh! I almost forgot, come on! Come! Come! I will also introduce you to a promising young talent, how close you are. ”

As he spoke, he pulled a young man in his twenties behind him with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes in front of Li Yi, and said solemnly: "This Lord Le Fan Le is also the deputy envoy of this trip, and he is already the deputy envoy of the Yellow Gate in the palace at a young age, and his future prospects are also limitless!" ”

Li Yi hurriedly made a solemn gesture of respect, hugged his fists and saluted: "Li Yi is not talented, it is really a blessing to see the demeanor of Lord Le!" Please forgive me for being rude! ”

Na Le Fan didn't dare to slack off, smiled and approached and gave a deep salute and said: "Li Dashuai is the best among my generation, and he has heard a lot of good stories in officialdom. In the future, I hope that the handsome man will help me a lot! ”

Li Yi hurriedly and politely exchanged a few words with him, and then introduced the officials behind him to Shao Tingjuan and Le Fan one by one.

After everyone greeted each other and drank the wine, they invited the two envoys to get into the car and rushed to Ningzhou together.

When he came to the Xuanfu Embassy in Ningzhou, He Shoujie had already arranged the incense case for reading the edict.

In the smoke of cigarettes, a eunuch had already taken out the edict wrapped in yellow silk and respectfully handed it to Shao Tingjuan's hand.

Seeing this scene, Li Yi and all the officials hurriedly tidied up their robes and clothes, and knelt down solemnly in front of the incense case.

Shao Tingjuan then unfolded the edict.

"Huang Huang is a big man, and the sky is mighty. There are Li Yi and other loyal ministers and good generals, who have seen through the adultery of Sun Thief Decheng's attempt to stand on his own, and the righteous teacher of Xingzhongjun is the righteous, eradicating the rebellion, sweeping the **, Jingping the realm of Yunnan, and deifying the people. It is enough to set an example for the ministers, and to make immortal contributions to the court, moving the heavens and the earth, and making great contributions, and deeply comforting my heart. In order to demonstrate his virtue and reward his military merits, he gave 300 urns of imperial wine, 600 brocade horses, and 200,000 yuan. Chin this! ”

Li Yi hurriedly shouted long live the mountain, knelt three times and bowed nine times, and thanked the emperor for his grace.

Then, Shao Tingjuan took out another Huang Aya edict, and then read:

"Yunnan Xuanfu envoy Li Yi, virtuous and benevolent, wise and decisive, supervising the righteous teacher, breaking the rebellious thief, and rewarding for meritorious service. Qin gave Li Yizheng the fourth rank of General Guide, Jin Qingguanglu Doctor, Viscount of Kaiping County, and 600 households. ”

"Jian Zheng, the former defense envoy of Yuezhou in Yunnan, is loyal and courageous, brave and brave, and has the merit of working together to break the thief. Qin Cishi was awarded the command of the soldiers and horses from Wupin Ningzhou, the commander of the Wupin Ningzhou Ranger General, the doctor of Yinqing Guanglu, the baron of Gaoyao Township, and 300 households. ”

"Ningzhou sentenced Qian Shitang to be loyal and patriotic, distinguish treachery and identify murderers, and work together to break thieves. Qin gave the silver Qingguanglu doctor, gave the baron of the hometown of Jue Wen, and ate 300 households. ”

"Lin Yi, a virtuous man in Ningzhou, is resourceful and far-sighted, has a strange plan to capture the murderer, and has the merit of working together to break the thief. Qin Ci was awarded from the sixth rank of Yunnan Xuanfu to make the head of the mansion Bo, plus Tong Lang. ”

"Other thieves and meritorious people have been rewarded, and they have been awarded by the division."

After reading the holy decree, Li Yi and the officials hurriedly kowtowed to thank him, and then stood up and let Shao Tingjuan and others serve tea in the meeting hall.

After Shao Tingjuan sat down, he leisurely picked up the tea bowl, took a sip of fragrant tea, and couldn't help but say with a surprised look on his face: "Oh! Your Yunnan tea soup is really different, not only the color is bright, but also smells fragrant, refreshing to drink, it is really delicious! ”

Li Yi smiled slightly and said: "This is the tea planted and picked by Mr. Lin Qinglianglin, a great sage in Yunnan, and the lower officials like it very much." Therefore, I have prepared some of them, and I ask you to dedicate them to Your Majesty when you return to the palace. The lower official will also prepare a copy for each of you and the deputy envoy of Le, please accept it with a smile. ”

Shao Tingjuan listened to it and smiled leisurely: "This good thing dedicated to the emperor, how dare we officials and lowly officials accept it, wouldn't it make Lord Li break the bank!" ”

Li Yi smiled and said: "We are in the remote areas of Yunnan, how can we have anything to do." If we can use the emperor's golden words and the painstaking recommendation of the two adults to let our Yunnan black tea be exported to the capital, wouldn't it give us another way to make money in Yunnan! I don't know how to thank you both! ”

Shao Tingjuan laughed and said, "Runzhi is really funny! Treat our two imperial envoys as merchant brokers. ”

"Okay, since Runzhi spares no effort to promote tea, and I and Deputy Le make people have short mouths, how can we not do our best to promote it to you, is there no market for such a good thing? You can rest assured. ”

"Oh! I almost forgot, look at my brain, we almost snubbed an important guest, come! Come! Come! Where is Li Pian? When I saw your brother, why are you still standing outside the door! ”

As soon as Shao Tingjuan's words fell, a young officer wearing a lieutenant's uniform and a powerful figure strode in from outside the hall door.

He walked up to Li Yi with a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "Hehe! Third brother, my little brother came to see you, I haven't seen you for a few months, but I want to die of my little brother! ”