Zhu Qizhen sat alone in the imperial study, his brows furrowed, because he couldn't figure out a question.

At the beginning of the Northern Expedition, Warat was destroyed, the Tatars fled, and the three guards of Duoyan changed to defend the difficult river, and Mobei formed a new pattern, and there was nothing to do in the past five years.

The question is, how can we be safe?

The Tatars boast of their golden bloodline, how could the descendants of Genghis Khan easily give up the River of Suffering, which is regarded as a sacred place?

Over the years, Zhu Qizhen has imagined more than once how the Tatar Ministry will make a comeback.

However, it was as if he had completely disappeared from this world and had never been seen for five years.

Even in the Ming army, the army moved troops against Annam and Zhancheng, the ironclad ships went on expeditions overseas, and there were also troops against Uszang......

Even if the south is a pot of porridge, the northern border is still quiet and peaceful.

Zhu Qizhen was very puzzled, are all the Tatars dead?

Eaten by a stranger?

There will never be a plot where winter is approaching and an army of strange ghosts falls from the sky......

"Your Majesty, Mobei Wei Qiqi Ke asks for an audience!"

Zhu Qizhen opened his eyes and asked, "What is she here for?" ”

Huai En bowed down and said: "Has the emperor forgotten that Qi Qike sent a note half a month ago, saying that it was to discuss the establishment of a telegraph line......

Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but smile and said, "This woman is really competitive, when she hears about something new, she will definitely come to me to ask for it, it was like this when the railway was built!" ”

Huai En also smiled and said, "I have to say that over the years, the Mongolian tribes have been quite safe in her hands, and the momentum of development is also good. ”

"That's true!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded, and asked again, "Where are the people?" ”

Huaien said: "Back to the emperor, I am already waiting outside the noon gate." ”

"Let her in!"

"Yes!"

"Wait a minute!"

Zhu Qizhen seemed to think of something, and called out to Huai En.

Huaien hurriedly turned around and asked, "What else does the emperor command?" ”

Zhu Qizhen pondered for a moment, and then asked, "How many people did she bring?" ”

Wynn thought for a moment and replied, "There are only a few followers, about three or five people, and the slave didn't pay attention to ......"

"Has she been anywhere since she entered Beijing?"

"This ...... The slave doesn't know ......"

Wynne slowly lowered his head, cold sweat already oozing from his forehead.

Zhu Qizhen's face was a little dark, he was also the head of Dongchang, he didn't know if he asked three questions, what do you want?

"Announce her to enter the palace, and then go to check, how many people she brought into Beijing this time, and who she has been in contact with."

"Yes!"

Wynne's face turned pale, and he left the imperial study as if he had fled.

Not long after, Qi Qike came to visit.

"Chenqi Qike, ask the Holy Bow!"

"Aiqing is flat!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, and at the same time, he couldn't help but look at it a few more times.

Today's Qiqike wears a robe with a Mongolian style, as well as accessories on his head, which seems to be a very grand wear.

"Emperor Xie!"

Qi Qike slowly got up, raised his head, and smiled.

She was originally the lord of Warat, she grew up on horseback when she was a child, and she was a little more heroic than the weak Central Plains woman, and she seemed to be full of vitality in her gestures.

With such a dress, it is even more unique.

Zhu Qizhen stared at it for a long time, and then he reacted, it seemed a little inappropriate......

Qi Qike did not pay attention to these details, and said: "The minister's entry into Beijing this time is to set up a telegraph line, I heard that with the telegraph, the instructions of the imperial court can come in an instant, so it is also conducive to the emperor to grasp the movements of the Mongolian tribes, why not?" ”

Zhu Qizhen said: "Aiqing's recital, I have seen it, but the matter of erecting telegraph lines cannot be rushed, and when the time is ripe, the imperial court will consider it." ”

Qi Qike was not in a hurry, and said slowly: "I heard that Mohewei, who is far away in the far north, has sent a telegram, I don't know why Mobeiwei, where the concubine is located, can't?" ”

Zhu Qizhen shook his head and patiently explained: "Mohewei guards the northern border of the Ming Dynasty, and its strategic significance is quite special, and the opening of this telegraph line can be done regardless of the cost, but Mobeiwei is not a border, so it is natural to take into account its cost and use." ”

Qi Qike thought for a while and said, "If the cost is too high, Mo Beiwei can pay out of his own pocket." ”

Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but laugh and said, "Listen to what you mean, now you have money, right?" ”

Qi Qike said with a smile: "Thanks to the emperor's grace, over the years, the Mongolian tribes have not worried about food and clothing, and every household has some silver. ”

Zhu Qizhen had no choice but to say: "I didn't approve your request, it's not about money, it's mainly because the telegraph and wire technology is not mature enough, and the Academy of Sciences is in the process of improving. ”

Qi Qike asked again: "When will it be improved?" ”

"I can't say for sure, but it should be soon!"

Zhu Qizhen flipped through the eucalyptus, found a map, and then spread it out.

"Look here!"

Qi Qike stepped forward, only to hear Zhu Qizhen point to the location on the map, and said: "The imperial court has planned a route, from Jingshi to Beihaiwei, along the way will pass through Mo Nanwei and Mo Beiwei, at most it will be implemented in one year, and the Qing family will go back and wait for the news." ”

"Then thank you Emperor!"

Qi Qike can see that since the imperial court has a plan, and it can be tried within a year, there is naturally no need to ask further.

Zhu Qizhen put away the map, and then said: "The Mongolian tribes are also the people of the Ming Dynasty, I will not favor one over the other, you can do things well with peace of mind, and you don't have to go to Beijing one by one." ”

Qi Qike smiled and said: "The emperor's grace, the minister naturally understands, but I am afraid that the people of the ministry will not understand, and the minister will come to Beijing to make a show!" ”

Zhu Qizhen was stunned and smiled, it turned out to be like this!

I thought that Qiqi Ke was hot by nature, and he couldn't hide things in his heart, so he ran to Beijing when he had nothing to do.

Every time, I ran over in a hurry, and rushed back in the dust.

It turns out that it's for people to see!

The Mongol tribes of Mobei were returned to the Ming Dynasty five years ago, and in their own hearts, there must still be mustard.

As long as there is a slight unevenness, for example, the imperial court builds a road for Wusizang, but Mobei does not move, they will definitely think that this is because the imperial court is wary of the Mongolian tribes in Mobei, and if it is not handled properly, it will definitely breed a lot of negative emotions.

At this time, Qi Qike personally went to Beijing to fight for a railway, and things were immediately different.

Since the court has a bowl of water, everyone naturally has no complaints.

It can be said that Qiqike is very smart, and his seemingly reckless behavior is actually maintaining the unity and stability of the Mongolian tribes.

Zhu Qizhen had to re-examine this woman, and there were actually two reasons for leaving her behind.

First, the Mongol tribes needed a leader, who had to have a certain prestige and be able to make the people of the tribes submit, otherwise the dragons would have no leader, which would only make it more difficult for the court to manage, and there would be a slight impropriety, and there would even be a risk of turmoil.

The second is the fleeing Tatars!

The Tatars will not rest on their laurels, and they do not know which icy mountain they have run to hide.

When the time comes, they will definitely make a comeback, but the strength of the Ming army is by no means something that a remnant can touch, and if they are tough, there is only a dead end.

Therefore, if you want to set off some waves, you must use some stratagem.

And the only ones who can form a strategy with them are the Mongol tribes in Mobei.

Duoyan Sanwei has now returned to the River of Trouble, transformed into a Mongolian orthodox, and lived a very comfortable life.

If the Tatars run back at this time and say that we are the real golden bloodline, you Duoyan Sanwei are fake!

There is no need for the court to issue an edict at all, Duoyan Sanwei will definitely cut it with a knife.

What grade, dare to talk to me about orthodoxy?

Don't look at your own identity, just a lost dog, what qualifications do you have to speak loudly to me!

In such an environment, the internal response that can be contacted by detachment and non-flowering is only perched on the ground!

The Mongol tribes in Mobei were the civilians left over from the Warat and Tatar tribes, and because the strong men were all dragged to fight at that time, most of the remaining people were old and weak women and children.

Over the years, the development momentum of Mobeiwei has been good, coupled with the continuous immigration of the Ming Dynasty to Mobei and the intermarriage between Mongolia and Han, the strength of various tribes has grown a lot.

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If Tokhtar is ready to make a comeback, the time is almost ripe.

For Zhu Qizhen, leaving Qiqike is equivalent to leaving a bait.

This bait is specifically for fishing and not flowering, as for when it is caught, whether it will be caught in three or five years, or ten or twenty years, or even never caught, it doesn't matter.

Over the years, Jinyiwei, who was lurking in Mobei, had been paying attention to Qiqike's every move all the time, and had not found any unusual behavior.

Zhu Qizhen is also constantly tempting, hoping to test out this woman's bottom line.

However, nothing has been tried to this day......

It seems that Mobei has really become a part of the Ming Dynasty, and the once glorious Warat and Tatar have completely become a thing of the past.

Qi Qike talked about some customs and customs in Mobei again, and then said goodbye and left.

Huai En hurriedly came, panting, and said, "Your Majesty, you have already found out......"

Zhu Qizhen asked, "What are you looking for?" ”

"Qi Qike accompanies him...... There were five people with him, one personal maidservant, and four attendants...... Guards......"

"Gone?"

Wynne wiped his sweat and said, "That's all, no more!" ”

"Did they come into contact with anyone?"

"No, it's all in Honglu Temple!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "I know." ”

Wynn asked again: "What else does the emperor need to check, the slave and maid will go!" ”

"Okay, it's nothing to do with you, let's go down!"

"Yes!"

"Wait a minute!"

"Your Majesty, you ...... Enjoin! ”

Zhu Qizhen thought for a while and said, "Change into civilian clothes and leave the palace with me!" ”

"Out of the palace?"

Wynne's heart sank, and he sensed that something was wrong, and asked, "Where to go?" ”

"Beizhen Fuji!"

The two monarchs and ministers were dressed in civilian clothes and came to the Beizhen Mansion Division.

Yuan Bin hurriedly took over, but Zhu Qizhen waved his hand at him and motioned for him to come in and talk.

Since it is out of the palace in civilian clothes, it is natural that I don't want to publicize it.

Yuan Bin motioned and took the person to his public house.

"How's it going for you to check?"

"Back to the emperor, there are already some clues!"

Yuan Bin seemed to be prepared, took out a piece of paper, and handed it over.

Zhu Qizhen took it, looked at it a few times, and said with a smile: "I really guessed correctly!" ”

Wynne stood aside, not knowing what he meant, but vaguely felt that it might not be a good thing, and his face was a little tangled.

Over the years, the detective ability of the East Factory has been cut again and again, and the word factory and guard, which was shocking at the beginning, is now only left with Wei, and there is no factory.

Yuan Bin said: "The ministers counted the Mongolian traders who had come to Beijing in the past month, and found that there was a caravan selling skins that would enter Beijing every month, so they focused on visiting it. ”

Wynne interjected: "In the Mongolian steppe, cattle and sheep are mainly raised, and it is normal to do fur business. ”

"Grandpa Huai is right, but ......"

With a meaningful smile on his face, Yuan Bin continued: "Whether it is a free-range cattle and sheep, or a hunting fox and wolverine, there are seasons! ”

Wynne was puzzled and asked, "Whether it's cattle or sheep, wolves and foxes, there are all seasons all year round, what seasons do you need to divide them?" ”

Yuan Bin said: "Cattle, sheep, wolves and foxes don't have to be divided, but the fur of these things has seasons!" ”

Wynne was even more puzzled and asked, "What do you mean?" ”

Yuan Bin explains: "Generally speaking, animals forage for food in the autumn and stock up for the winter, so the fattest season is in the autumn and winter, which is a good time to collect their skins, so most of the fur traders are concentrated in the winter. ”

"Is it only winter? Then there is no one to do business in spring, summer and autumn? ”

"It's not nothing, it's just that there will be a lot less than in winter, and this caravan comes to Beijing every month, no matter what the season, it can be said to be rain or shine."

Wynne added, "That alone doesn't mean there's something wrong with them. ”

Yuan Bin smiled and said, "If there is a problem, just check it out!" ”

"Okay, don't worry about this matter!"

Zhu Qizhen couldn't listen anymore, and interrupted the conversation between the two.

Wynne's face became even more ugly, so he had to salute and say, "Slave obeys!" ”

At this time, his heart is full of bitter water, and he will cut the authority of the East Factory at every turn, and then he still thinks that the East Factory can't get information, and now I ask a few more words, and don't let me care, who knows when you want to get up and ask me, and when the time comes, it will be another trouble......

Zhu Qizhen looked at Yuan Bin and asked, "I saw that you recorded the whereabouts of these people, what suspicious points did I find?" ”

Yuan Bin bowed his hand and said, "Your Majesty, according to the minister's speculation, this caravan is likely to be under the guise of doing business, and its true identity is a secret agent of the Tatar Ministry!" ”

"Tell me your reasoning."

"The biggest suspicion is that these people's shipment bills, on the whole, fluctuate a lot, sometimes the price is very high, sometimes the price is very low, and even they will sell at a loss."

Wynne couldn't help but say: "It's normal to lose and make money in business!" ”

Yuan Bin said: "There are losses and profits in business, but it is very problematic to only lose money and not make money, and it can be maintained for more than three years!" ”

Wynne asked again: "Didn't you say that there are big fluctuations, which means that people also make money." ”

Yuan Bin nodded and said: "Judging from the account books, this caravan has sold goods at low prices for six consecutive months, this is no longer business, this is charity!" ”