A series of sudden changes plunged the Taihe Hall into a brief silence.

The pendulum clock sounded without wind, and the sound was like a loud bell, which was already very surprising, but I didn't expect that it was still not over like this, and there was such a mechanism.

Looking at the vivid puppet, the eyes of the ministers couldn't help but turn to the back of Zhengde, the prototype of the puppet, Gu Fatzi, was stunned and looked at the pendulum clock, it was too similar! But this is nothing, and the superb carving is nothing compared to the delicate and god-like mechanism.

The notions of the scholars were so ingrained that they were only a little surprised even by how brilliant their craftsmanship was, but it was the couplet that shocked them.

The upper and lower diptychs are nothing, and the words are not even plain, and it is almost the same to say that they are vulgar. But the horizontal batch, that is, the four characters on the scroll of yellow silk, is clearly an imitation of the holy decree, and this organ is also the same as the situation of the eunuch's decree.

If you are ordered to send a bell and say such things in the Taihe Temple, if you want to say that there is no tacit consent of righteousness, it is called a false proclamation! Who would dare? Glancing at Zhengde, who was dancing with his eyebrows, all the ministers knew it in their hearts, no need to ask, let alone acquiesce, this matter may have been instructed by His Majesty.

But this will is really ridiculous, what the Son of Heaven gave to the king of the vassal country, that is called a gift! How can you use a send word? Moreover, it seems that there is still a bit of ambiguity between this send and the word bell, right? All the ministers looked at each other, and they didn't know what to do for a while.

Oppose it, not only did this side make a will, and it had the name of righteousness, but this pendulum clock is simply a god, after looking at the pendulum clock, and then looking at the pocket watch that originally looked quite magical, everyone had a feeling of disdain.

The timing is not accurate enough, and there are no other functions at all, not to mention that compared to it, it can't be said at all.

wanted to refute the emperor's will as usual, but all the ministers felt that they couldn't speak, no matter how they reversed black and white, the scholars and doctors were not scoundrels in the market after all, and in the face of irrefutable facts, they were also helpless, they couldn't stick their necks and point the deer as horses, right? Anyway, the ancestral system and the words of the saints have not been said, how to deal with this situation.

can comply with the order, this consequence, they can't accept it, now that the emperor has taken back a city, now it is a big trouble, the two major events of the emperor and the expulsion of the ministers are gone; In the future, it will be even more serious, there are one and there are two, once the emperor tastes the sweetness, what should he do if he fights back against the courtiers with the momentum of winning repeatedly?

After all, the emperor is the lord of the world, with the supreme title, and the power of the ministers also comes from this title, if the emperor has the upper hand and bows down to everything, then the scholars and doctors will not be settled, and they will have power and be instructed by power, so can it be the same?

What to do? After the surprise, the courtiers focused their eyes on the three scholars, hoping that they could come up with a charter, even if they really wanted to refer to the deer as a horse, as long as there was a leader, everyone would not back down.

Li Dongyang, who had just reacted quickly, was half-squinting at this time and didn't say a word, which was quite similar to Zeng Shangshu. He didn't support today's plan in the first place, but he was able to lead Zhengde to Xuanfu with a few works, so how could Xie Hong be easy to with?

As for what age is, Li Dongyang himself had a reputation as a prodigy when he was young, so he naturally would not make a conclusion based on this alone. Therefore, he was not very active in the first place, and now, he will not damage his reputation and be this up-and-coming bird.

You must know that reversing black and white and coercing the young lord is the behavior of a first-class minister, only Wang Mang, Zhao Gao and others will do so, how shrewd is Scholar Li, how could he make such a mistake and leave such a reputation?

The other two scholars are not stupid, and they can't do anything when they see it, so they naturally won't be reluctant. Otherwise, even if Zhengde is forced to submit today, it is all the courtiers who will benefit, and it will be them who will suffer, so they will not do this kind of thing.

The most eloquent Xie Qian is also the nose and nose, just like an old monk in the field, Liu Jianjian is the first assistant but can't learn from the two colleagues, no matter what decision he makes, he must have a responsibility, otherwise what kind of bearing does the first assistant have?

"The pendulum clock is also a palace treasure, my great son is generous and generous, and today I say that this is a reward, how about the two envoys?" Liu Jian made a quick decision, and simply pushed the decision to the envoy.

The silver given back is very important to the envoys and to the DPRK, but if there is a glimmer of hope, they are bound to fight, otherwise let alone pocket watches, even if it is this wonderful pendulum clock, how can it be sold for a million taels? Daming is rich all over the world, but the annual income is only millions, unless it is a cornucopia that can make money, otherwise no treasure is worth a million.

And these two envoys are arrogant in their hearts, and they have no shame, this strong word is reasonable, and the errand of messing around will be handed over to them, and they will use Fanbang to make the ministers, and Scholar Liu also feels that his arrangement is quite ingenious.

"The envoy should only be relieved, I have the temperament of the Heavenly Dynasty, and I will never bully the weak with the strong, bully you, etc., if you have any demands, you may as well speak boldly." As soon as Liu Jian opened his mouth, most of the ministers also came back and figured out the truth. Zhang Sheng reacted the fastest, echoed Liu Jian's words, and cheered up the two envoys by the way.

The two envoys were originally frightened and stupid, they never dreamed that there was such a magical treasure in the world. When they saw the pocket watch, they were already amazed, and they could even muster up the courage to make a big statement on the Jinluan Hall of the Heavenly Empire, but compared with the pocket watch, it was heaven and earth, how could they be calm?

The inhabitants of the peninsula during the Ming Dynasty had an unimaginable awe for the Central Plains Dynasty, although they would occasionally go out of line because of their selfishness and arrogance in their bones, but from the bottom of their hearts they did not dare to offend at all.

If it weren't for the fact that this pocket watch obtained by chance from the Wa Kingdom was indeed magical, and last year's famine was also very serious, King Li Long would not have had the courage to come to the Ming Dynasty to blackmail him anyway.

The start went smoothly, for some reason, the adults of Daming were happy to see this blackmail come to fruition, and the two of them were also very happy to see that everything was going well. But today, everything has changed...... The proud pocket watch, in front of the treasure of the Celestial Empire, the pendulum clock, can only be said to be a toy; And the two of them were frightened half to death by the sound of the pendulum clock, and the mechanism behind them made them feel like they were in a dream - a nightmare!

Being able to send an envoy, the two of them are naturally very proficient in the language and writing of the Central Plains, and when they see the words of the bell sent by order, where do they not understand? This is the will of the Son of Tomorrow, and it is even more elevated to the DPRK, using the word 'send', if you dare to refuse without knowing what to do, maybe the DPRK will suffer the disaster of destroying the country.

Therefore, the two of them have always been silent, but they are not too disappointed in their hearts, after all, the pendulum clock is also a treasure, it may not be a big thing in Daming, but if you get North Korea or a more backward country, you may be able to sell it for a big price! One million can't be sold, but one hundred and eighty thousand should be fine, right?

But after listening to Liu Jian and Zhang Sheng's words, the two couldn't help but have a glimmer of hope in their hearts, the adults in the kingdom are really kind and generous! It's really exquisite, just give some gifts and help like this, since that's the case, let's fight for it.

The two glanced at each other, and Ambassador Jin stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty's generous gift, the foreign minister did not dare to resign, but the foreign minister had an appointment with Lord Xie in advance, and the treasure given back should be easy to carry." Although the pendulum clock is wonderful, it cannot be carried with you after all, if it is given in return, it seems to be inconsistent with the previous covenant, and it is unknown ......"

It's shameless enough! Including Xie Hong, everyone has such an evaluation in their hearts.

The courtiers were contemptuous at first, and then they surged up with admiration for Scholar Liu, who was worthy of being the first assistant, and he really looked like a torch and knew how to make good use of people! To deal with the shameless Annihilator, we have to use more shameless people to deal with it, and I can't argue with Xie Hong just now, but it's just because it's not shameless enough.

Zhengde and several eunuchs were furious, this little envoy really didn't want to give face, such shameless words could be said, Zhengde's face was blue and red, and he was about to be angrily reprimanded.

"Your Majesty, although what the Korean envoy said is a little biased, it is also reasonable, I am the Heavenly Empire, based on the promise, since there is an appointment in advance, you can't break your word and get fat, please Your Majesty grant the Korean envoy what he asked." Zhang Sheng is responsible for major diplomatic matters, and at this time, he also spoke out in time, and blocked Zhengde's anger before it was vented.

"Zhang Butang's words are reasonable, and the ministers are equivalent to asking for ......" In addition to the self-respecting status of the three bachelors, all the courtiers are bowing down.

This trick has been seen many times, but he is not a Saint Seiya, so the same trick still works on him. Hundreds of people started to play in unison, and the momentum was very great, and he was intimidated by such a momentum, and he couldn't get up for a while.

"Huh."

At such a tense moment, someone suddenly let out a chuckle, the voice was not high, but it diluted the solemn and solemn atmosphere created by hundreds of people playing in unison just now. The courtiers were naturally annoyed, and when they looked at it, the person who laughed was indeed Xie Hong!

It's this rigoletto again! Hundreds of angry eyes were once again focused on Xie Hong.

"Xie Hong was rude in the Jinluan Palace, and he even dared to drive straight into the Forbidden City as a mere thousand, despising the imperial court, and the crime was unforgivable! Where is the samurai, who is not quick to take down the person who has committed this great crime? "Min Jue, the secretary of the Criminal Department, usually doesn't talk much, but at this time, his eyes are wide open and he shouts loudly, obviously extremely angry.

Although Min Shangshu spoke, and the courtiers also responded a lot, but the guards were hesitant and didn't dare to make a move, who didn't know that this was the first celebrity in front of the emperor? If you provoke him, you will provoke the emperor, who would dare to act rashly? There were also a few who wanted to move together, but as soon as they took two steps forward, they heard a break from the dragon chair.

"Stop!"

The emperor spoke, and those who were bold enough or wanted to cling to the minister didn't dare to move.

"Your Majesty......" As soon as Min Jue bowed down, he was about to continue to count Xie Hong's crimes.

"Xie Aiqing worked hard all night in order to make the pendulum clock, and I was very relieved, so I ordered someone to send him to the palace, why not? If all Aiqing wants to blame, then blame me. Zhengde said solemnly.

"But when Xie Hong was playing on the courtiers, he actually dared to laugh at the ministers, such contempt for the imperial court system would not have been ordered by His Majesty, right?" When Zhengde said this, Min Jue couldn't hold on to the past, so he hated to talk about Xie Hong's ridicule of the minister.

"......" is a German lag, Xie Hong's smile was not discussed in advance, and he didn't know how to deal with it.

"Since it is not His Majesty's order, then, Xie Hong despises the imperial court system, offends the prestige of the heavenly family, and asks Your Majesty to punish him in accordance with the laws of the imperial court!" Min Jue continued to press unrelentingly.

"Your Majesty, please, ......" The court discussion is similar to coaxing, some people take the lead, some people follow, and before Min Jue's words fell, there was another echo.

"Haha......" At this time, Xie Hong suddenly burst out laughing, and the laughter continued, and he asked loudly: "Your adults are proud and dignified, and they are the laws of the imperial court, but this official wants to ask, how should you punish the crime of deceiving the king?" ”

(To be continued)