I don't know when, after telling the story of the pirates she encountered, she told how she got out? How did it end up on the river? All of them are described in 1510, including the fact that the pirates made themselves pay a ransom before they were willing to spare the envoys and sailors and crews. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The detailed narration means recalling the painful memories again, the bloody scenes are represented, and the scenes of drifting on the river surface emerge, so Shang Weier at this time can't help but show sadness and pain.

Seeing this situation, Yang Lin nodded to Gao Yuxiu and gestured slightly, suggesting that she stepped forward to comfort Shang Weier. After a few months of getting along, there seemed to be some tacit understanding, Gao Yuxiu immediately understood, walked up, sat on the edge of the bed, and comforted: "Princess Shang, don't worry, Brother Yang will definitely report your matter to the court and rescue your entourage." ”

During the whole process, Gao Yuxiu was listening, sympathizing with this foreign princess from the bottom of her heart, rowing alone, struggling powerlessly on the river, and the whole process was supported by a faith, alive, you must live, so that you can save your entourage, especially the teacher who is like your father, watching you grow up.

Yang Lin didn't stay any longer, holding the jade pendant, and said in a deep voice: "Princess Shang, put your jade pendant here for me first, I'll go to my boss now, report your matter, and give you an answer as soon as possible, there should be no problem." ”

Shang Wei'er restrained her sad emotions slightly, still looking like a pear blossom with rain, nodded heavily, and responded: "Well, then please Lord Yang, you can go, don't worry about me." ”

After leaving Yahang, Yang Lin went straight to the east, went to the East City Gate, and went straight to the Guangdong Customs Office.

Guangdong Customs Office, on the second floor, in the superintendent's office, as soon as the superintendent Yi Ergetu and Yang Lin sat down, Yi Ergetu asked politely: "Nephew Xian, I haven't seen you for some days, and today I suddenly came to find me, is there something wrong?" ”

Yang Lin did not relax because of Yi Ergetu's bright expression and polite words, he still had a solemn expression, maintained a respectful expression, and asked straight to the point: "Lord Overseer, listen to what Feng Shen Yinde said, you once served in the Internal Affairs Office, I don't know if it's true or not?" ”

Seeing that Yang Lin said so seriously, with a serious expression, very sincere, and slightly hesitant, Yiergetu was not polite anymore, and said directly: "Yes, I did work in the Internal Affairs Office. ”

As if he was talking to himself, as if he was recalling, he explained: "Like the post of supervisor of the Guangdong Customs Department, but the first-class member of the imperial court, not only requires that the person in office be Manchurian, but also a close confidant of the emperor." Under normal circumstances, the superintendents are selected by the emperor from the internal affairs office, and are only responsible to the saints, and are not subject to other departments. ”

Yang Lin only thought about it for a moment and understood the reason. During the Qing Dynasty, the Thirteen Lines of Guangzhou and the Salt Administration of the Two Huai supported half of the imperial court's finances, and almost all of them were raised from these two places when there was an urgent need for a large sum of silver in the event of war and natural disasters.

As the direct department in charge of the thirteen lines in Guangzhou, the wealthy Guangdong Customs Office was firmly maintained by the emperor, and it is not difficult to imagine the importance that the emperor attached to the post of superintendent, and it is not surprising that he personally appointed it.

After a thousand thoughts, in a flash, after taking Yiergetu's words, Yang Lin nodded slightly, and at the same time took out the jade pendant from his arms, handed it over, and said, "My lord, look at this, do you have this jade medal?" ”

Yiergetu was a little strange, and after Yang Lin asked some things for no reason, he let himself look at a jade pendant, and he said it so seriously and solemnly. Without any hesitation or pause, in confusion, he immediately took the jade pendant.

As soon as he put it in front of him, he was immediately frightened by the hollow pattern on it, and he looked horrified, like a hot potato, and handed it over again, and said urgently: "Virtuous nephew, you quickly take back this jade pendant, I will treat it as if I haven't seen anything." You're still young, and you probably don't know that owning such a thing is a big no-no, and it could be fatal! ”

Seeing Yiergetu's reaction, Yang Lin knew that his understanding was not wrong, and quickly explained: "My lord, you misunderstood, this jade pendant is not mine, but owned by a woman in distress, claiming to be the princess of the Ryukyu Kingdom, who came with a tribute merchant ship and was attacked by pirates. ”

Hearing this, Yiergetu's reaction was not so nervous, he relaxed a lot, no longer taboo, and remained silent, waiting for Yang Lin's further explanation, why did he show this jade pendant to himself? What is the purpose?

"Lord Overseer, that woman was salvaged by me on the bank of the Pearl River and rescued from the Yamen, she claimed to be the eldest princess of the Ryukyu Kingdom, the mission was robbed by pirates, and the other people were kidnapped by pirates, extorted ransom, and asked for help from the imperial court."

"At the time, when I heard what she said, I didn't fully believe it. After all, encountering pirates is just a trivial matter, and there are many incidents on the surface of the Pearl River every year, however, this time it involves foreign missions, and the tribute paid by the subject country cannot be easily trusted, and must be carefully considered. ”

From beginning to end, Yiergetu was silent, listened carefully to what Yang Lin said, nodded frequently, agreed with Yang Lin's thoughts, and subconsciously asked: "But, nephew Xian, what does all this you say have to do with this jade pendant?" It's a royal thing, and it's not visible. ”

"My lord, that's right, after some inquiry, the only one who can prove the identity of that woman is this jade pendant. According to her, this jade pendant was given by Lord Qianlong to the Ryukyu vassal state, and it was Lord Qianlong's beloved object. I thought that you had served in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and were deeply trusted by Lord Qianlong, so I wanted to ask you to verify the authenticity of this jade pendant, whether there was such a thing, and whether Lord Qianlong really rewarded the jade pendant? ”

Yi Ergetu showed a sudden expression, completely understood, knew why Yang Lin did this, and asked himself to confirm the authenticity of this jade pendant. As long as this jade pendant is genuine, he, Yang Lin, can report the robbery of the Ryukyu State tribute mission, and the identity of the woman's princess can also be confirmed.

After figuring it out, Yiergetu had no scruples, put the jade pendant in front of him, stared at it, and at the same time, his thoughts began to flow rapidly, recalling, and distinguishing the authenticity of the jade pendant.

After a long time, Yiergetu regained his senses, and instead of immediately answering Yang Lin's inquiry, he asked, "Nephew Xian, do you know the name of the princess who claims to be a vassal of the Ryukyu domain?" ”

Yang Lin paused slightly, and then replied: "Shang Weier~"

In an instant, Yiergetu breathed a long sigh of relief and said categorically: "This jade pendant is real, it was the Qianlong Lord who rewarded the Ryukyu Kingdom back then. Moreover, the surname of the Ryukyu Kingdom is Shang, so there should be no mistake, you can directly report this matter to the imperial court, or tell the governor Nasama. ”

As if thinking of something, Yiergetu added again: "This jade pendant is a pair, divided into two dragons and phoenixes. Moreover, these gifts are recorded in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Rites, and there are detailed descriptions, and after they are sent, the imperial court can further distinguish the authenticity, and there should be no problem. ”

At this moment, Yang Lin completely put his mind at ease, holding this jade pendant, Yang Lin was taking a big risk. I had already prepared in my heart, took over the conversation, and then said: "Lord Overseer, this matter involves a lot, after all, it involves the tribute of the vassal country and the robbery of the mission, can you accompany me to the Governor's Palace?" With your proof, the adults will believe me even more. ”

Yiergetu hesitated for a moment, looking at Yang Lin's expectant expression, and knew in his heart that there was no reason to postpone this matter, and there was no risk, so he happily agreed.

"Okay, I'll accompany you to the Governor's Palace, after all, I also have unshirkable responsibilities, and it is impossible to stay out of it."

Yang Lin was happy, and was just about to express his gratitude, but Yiergetu said heartily again: "Since I promised you, this matter is very important, the sooner you report to the imperial court, the better, why don't we go to the governor's palace now, solve it earlier, and save a lot of trouble." After all, there is also a princess of the Ryukyu Kingdom here, and there is no delay, the sooner it is confirmed, the better. ”

"Okay, just listen to the adult, go to the governor's palace now, and tell the lord about it!"

As he spoke, Yang Lin stood up with Yiergetu and walked out of the door together, without any stop. (To be continued.) )