Yang Jie has always had a conjecture, that is, there are high-level undercover agents in Houjin, or directly under the direct command of the Zhenfu Division, or even the emperor himself.

And the news that Liu Aita may have been revealed by Banzai is also the news that this senior undercover agent came back, or the work he did in secret.

Therefore, for what Jin Shengkui said had a secret matter, and he wanted to meet Yuan Keli, the governor of Denglai, Yang Jie naturally thought of the task that he had been thinking about and planning and that the emperor had assigned.

Of course, he is still uncertain, and he has not easily started the interrogation. If it's really a high-level undercover agent, wouldn't it offend people?

Looking at Jin Shengkui for a long time, Yang Jie said in a deep voice: "Although Lord Yuan is an emperor and a high-minded person, Yang is a Jinyi Wei Qianhu stationed here by the Zhenfu Division, and he is also a person who can reach the heavens. If you have a secret, tell me. If you lie and deceive each other to save your life......"

Listening to Yang Jie's cold snort, Jin Shengkui lowered his head, thought about it for a long time, and decided to say it all.

First, it is Yang Jie's identity, Jinyi Wei Qianhu, sitting here, it is equivalent to the emperor's eyes and ears, and it is not a boast to be able to reach the sky.

The second is that it has fallen to this point, not to mention it, forcing people to search for torture carefully, and they can't keep secrets.

Jin Shengkui raised his head and arched his hand: "Since Lord Yang said so, how dare the villain not tell the truth?" The words flickered before, but there are really unspeakable hidden, and I hope Lord Yang will forgive me. ”

Yang Jie's face returned to a harmless smile of humans and animals, and said lightly: "I understand." Do you want to get any guarantee or promise through Lord Yuan? But it's the same here, maybe more convincing than Lord Yuan. ”

Jin Shengkui nodded, borrowed a knife from Yang Jie, cut the sole of his shoe, and hid the letter wrapped in oiled paper.

Yang Jie pursed the corners of his mouth, this kind of pediatric secret, for him, there is no possibility of dodging at all. Not to mention hiding in the soles of your shoes, even if you hide them under the skin of the flesh, you can dig them out.

But then, it was Jin Shengkui's surprise.

The brocade-clothed guard Qianhu in front of him only showed a somewhat shocked expression when he first read the letter, but he quickly recovered his demeanor, as if he had expected it a long time ago.

In fact, Jin Shengkui did not guess all right. Yang Jie's initial shock was because what the emperor confessed had happened, although he had always been a little skeptical.

As for what was expected later, it was a real reaction.

Yang Jie had indeed received the task a long time ago, and he also knew that in Deng, Jin, Liaozhen, and even Dongjiang Town, the emperor had arranged for reserve forces to be deployed at any time, and it was precisely to deal with Liu Aita's Nansanwei anyway.

On the surface, it would seem shocking to be so well arranged in advance. But Yang Jie already had a preconceived idea that this was all the credit of the senior undercover agent, so he was not so surprised.

After reading the letter, Yang Jie pondered for a long time, and then asked Jin Shengkui about the situation in Fu, Gai and other states, and compared it with the information he had discovered.

Finally after the inquiry, Yang Jie also came to a preliminary judgment. What Jin Shengkui said was not a lie, but whether Liu Aita was true and reliable anyway, he couldn't jump to conclusions.

But this is no longer important, the important thing is to report long live, and long live to decide. Since there are high-level undercover agents, whether it is true or not, it is up to the Suppression Division or Banzai to decide in person.

Thinking of this, Yang Jie was suddenly shocked. Could it be that this high-level undercover agent is in the hands of Banzai himself, otherwise how could he have played it directly by himself, instead of going to the Zhenfu Division?

Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Yang Jie glanced at Jin Shengkui thoughtfully, regained a smiling expression on his face, and said politely: "Mr. Jin is staying for a few days, or go back first, let's make an appointment and then contact?" ”

Jin Shengkui arched his hand and said: "The villain has already made arrangements before leaving, and it doesn't matter if he doesn't return for ten days and a half months." ”

Yang Jie nodded and said, "That's good, you don't have to toss back and forth." Well, half a month is almost enough, so Mr. Jin can live in peace! ”

With that, he arranged his entourage and turned away.

...........……

Phi Island.

After Li Liang basically stabilized the situation, he immediately sent a petition to envoy Li Qingquan to the Ming court to ask for a seal.

Li Qingquan first went to Phi Dao, met with Mao Wenlong, and stated the process of the coup d'état in North Korea, which was naturally to beautify Li Lian and belittle Li Hui. Li Liang was also very smart, knowing that what the Ming court was most interested in now was to build slaves, so he charged Li Hui with the crime of "Tongnu".

If you want to say that Li Hui is a "slave", it is not all wronged him. For Jiannu, he adopted a strategy of not provoking and not making friends, and he did have a small amount of correspondence with Nurhachi.

This strategy was wise if proceeded from the strength of North Korea, avoiding an attack on North Korea by Jiannu; But from the perspective of the Ming court, as a subject of the Ming Dynasty, it will definitely not accept it.

Li Ju not only accused Li Hui of being a "slave", but also expressed his enthusiasm to change his ways, and even "personally raised the army and attacked the eastern captives".

Everyone knows that this kind of positive expression is a beautiful rhetoric, and it is impossible to achieve it. But if people can say this and express such intentions, it is very good, much stronger than Li Hui.

Moreover, Li Qingquan came with empty paws, not only brought a batch of grain and grass to the Dongjiang army, but also carried a lot of gold and silver treasures, ready to bribe the officials of the Ming Dynasty and complete the major event of requesting the seal, so that Li Qi could justifiably become the king of Joseon.

This kind of behavior is much more clever than Li Hui, but Li Hui reluctantly and always suspects that the Dongjiang Army's attack on Jiannu has caused a lot of trouble to North Korea.

Mao Wenlong has long been inclined, including Gou Zhenhuai and others. As long as it is beneficial to the Dongjiang Army and the destruction of Jiannu, they are all surnamed Li, who cares if he is anyway or usurped.

However, Mao Wenlong was treacherous and slippery, delayed for a few days, and only after Li Qingquan took out a lot of money did he summon him and say the decision in person: "After the discussion with General Gou has been completed, I will play to the court to explain the situation in Korea and the truth about the new king's succession." ”

Raising his hand to stop Li Qingquan's move to give a salute and thank you, Mao Wenlong continued: "We are waiting for the new king to explain the reason to the imperial court, for the sake of the great plan to destroy slaves. But whether this matter can be successful, Lord Yuan, the governor of Denglai, is also the key. ”

Li Qingquan nodded vigorously, humbly bowed his hand, and said, "Thank you for your advice." My king also knows that Lord Yuan is the emperor's teacher, and his position is high and powerful, and what he said to the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty is extremely weighty. ”

"It's good to know." Mao Wenlong pondered for a moment and said, "For now, Lord Yuan's proposition is not conducive to your country. Go to Denglai to meet you, you have to do it yourself. ”

Li Qingquan smiled bitterly, and said with a bow: "I believe that after Lord Yuan understands the situation, like Mao Dashuai, he will take care of the overall situation and will not be stubborn." ”

Mao Wenlong smiled, didn't evaluate Yuan Keli, but arched his hand in the direction of Jingshi, and said: "Long live the wise and martial arts, if you run into a wall with Lord Yuan, when you get to the Jingshi, Chen said, things will also have a chance to turn around." ”

Li Qingquan nodded again and again, and also humbly admired his hand and said: "The emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty is wise and will definitely be the master of our country." "I love to read books

In fact, Mao Wenlong didn't know the emperor's tendencies, but judging from his governance and behavior over the past year or so, he was definitely not pedantic. This year is another year of counteroffensive set by Banzai, and it is impossible to disrupt the overall situation.

After a few more gossips, Mao Wenlong sent Li Qingquan away and arranged for the sailor to send him to Denglai.

According to the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the vassal states, Yuan Keli held moderation, not only controlled the Dongjiang River, but also had great power over Korea.

Therefore, Li Qingquan had to follow the procedure, first say good things through Mao Wenlong, and then win Yuan Keli's support. When you get to the capital of Daming, you will take some more doors, and the matter of asking for closure will be almost completed.

Li Qingquan and others took the sailor's big boat and came to the temple island outside Dengzhou City with apprehension.

When Mr. Yuan received the report, he was angry and ordered to go down, not to allow the Korean envoys to enter the water gate, and to inspect the weapons carried by the Koreans, and to store them in the ship, and not to carry them with them.

The Korean envoy who had eaten the closed door could only wait for Master Yuan to dissipate his anger and wait honestly on Temple Island.

The scrivener of the North Korean mission, Li Minchen, was also a strange person, not only was he not depressed and worried, but he also watched the beautiful scenery of Dengzhou Shuichengmen and described it vividly.

"The water city gate is the gate of the outer north city boat to enter and exit, the powder Guo stands, and the water gargles the city toe. Flying pavilion according to the increase, overlooking the sea, a real victory also. ”

The temple island where he was placed under house arrest is also beautiful in the eyes of Li Minchen, "Feng is lingering, hugging left and right." In the meantime, the sartin stretched for dozens of miles...... At the top of the peak, chimney piers are set up one by one. Tuntian agricultural curtain, looking at each other everywhere. The number of merchant warships who have abandoned the shores is unknown. ”

Not to mention, this guy is still very literate. At least, Emperor Zhu Youxiao of the Ming Dynasty is ashamed of himself.

After drying the North Korean envoy for three days, Mr. Yuan met with the North Korean delegation. The chief envoy Li Qingquan was extremely respectful and humble, bowed and bowed, and called the lord before he "submitted the letter of application" to Mr. Yuan.

Teacher Yuan's face sank like water, and his expression did not change due to the courtesy and attitude of the mission, and he immediately asked straight to the point: "Is the old king of your country still there?" ”

Li Qingquan hurriedly bowed down and replied, "The old king of the small country is here." ”

Teacher Yuan snorted faintly in his nose and asked, "Does the old king have a son?" Where is it? ”

"There is a son who now lives with the old king."

"I heard that the old king is dead, do you dare to lie to each other?" Yuan Keli looked aggressively at Li Qingquan.

Li Qingquan hurriedly defended: "How can there be such a reason? I hope that adults will not believe the rumors, and they can also send people into small countries to investigate. ”

Yuan Keli saw that Li Qingquan didn't seem to be a fake, so he couldn't help but groan for a while, and said: "However, the mobilization of troops is real, is it that the old king himself failed to abdicate?" ”

Li Qingquan explained: "The old king lost his morality, and this change occurred. The details are all in the Shen Wen, and the master can learn more about them after reading them. Now the subjects of our country, big and small, all recommend the new monarch. There is also Princess Zhaojing who ordered the new royal power to handle state affairs, which is the mandate of heaven and the return of people, calmly and upright. ”

Yuan Keli was helpless in his heart, knowing that it was a little late to send troops to intervene now, but he still asked with a glimmer of hope: "Your country has been stabilized?" ”

"Anyway, the day is not easy for the city to be wanton, and the government and the opposition are unrestrained. And the head town Mao Shuai is stationed in our state, if there is anything suspicious, how can there be a reason to cover the small state and deceive the imperial court? ”

Li Qingquan is not stupid, he has already discussed many times, unified the caliber, and cannot give the Celestial Empire an excuse to raise troops to ask for guilt. Lifting out Mao Wenlong, he also tactfully told Yuan Keli that Dongjiang Town is inclined to us.

Yuan Keli lowered his eyes, thought for a while, nodded lightly, and said, "The official knows, you can retire for the time being." ”

Li Qingquan and the others bowed down and bowed again, and retreated respectfully.

Yuan Keli watched the envoy retreat, picked up the Shen Wen and the national letter to read it, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh. He knew that the matter had come to this, and starting from the overall situation, he had no choice but to pinch his nose and admit it.

Zhang Keda, the chief soldier of Dengzhen, followed Yuan Keli's side, and seeing that Yuan Daren was unwilling, he couldn't help but speak: "Dongjiang Town is attacking Jiannu, and I am afraid it will be difficult to draw troops. There are still two associations in Dengzhen, who can go to help. ”

Yuan Keli shook his head again and said slowly: "Looking at the text today, its sincerity is not different from the past. The gift of preferential treatment should not be reduced from the past. Long live Pingliao's heart, the official shares the worries of the saint, and starting from the overall situation, he can only retreat to the second. ”

Pingliao hearted?! Zhang Keda was a little puzzled by this comment, what he saw was only a superficial phenomenon, how did he know that Zhu Youxiao had already informed Teacher Yuan of the goal of Pingliao in five years.

Yuan Keli arched his hand in the direction of the Jingshi and said: "Long live this official when he is playing, please take the blame for it, and use the help of the master as a coupon." In this case, it will not be difficult for Banzai. ”

The court was in turmoil, and the emperor was slow to make a decision, and Yuan Keli thought it was because of him. If he takes a step back, the emperor will be able to do it, and nine times out of ten he will recognize the legitimacy of Li Liang's succession in order to pacify Liao as soon as possible.

With a wry smile, Yuan Keli stood up and said, "This official will go to write a note and present it to the emperor before the Korean envoy arrives in Beijing." ”

Zhang Ke bowed down to see him off, and when he arrived at the door of the hall, he asked again: "The people of the two associations have been waiting for a long time, and I don't know when they will be transferred?" ”

Yuan Keli stopped, groaned slightly, and said, "This is the emperor's order, you have to wait patiently." ”

Zhang Keda was shocked in his heart, and hurriedly agreed: "Obey orders." ”

For the people of these two associations to be ready to set off at any time, Zhang Keda was very puzzled. But as soon as he heard that it was the emperor's order, he didn't dare to ask more.

………………….

The change of the DPRK was originally an internal affair of the country. However, it is not easy to go to China to explain the lobbying in order to gain the recognition of the Ming Dynasty, in Zhu Youxiao's thinking.

And just when the North Korean mission had just left Dengzhou and went to the capital, Mao Wenlong and Gou Zhenhuai's secret recital was also sent to Zhu Youxiao's imperial case.

In the eyes of Mao Wenlong and Gou Zhenhuai, it is a very serious problem, and in the eyes of Yuan Keli and other civil officials, it involves major matters related to the ethics of the Gangchang, but Zhu Youxiao is a little unconcerned.

Starting from the thinking of pragmatism, Pingliao is the first and most important. As long as it is conducive to achieving this goal as soon as possible, what is it really related to other people's internal affairs!

Of course, by taking this opportunity to turn North Korea into a hardcore junior brother and a reliable link in the blockade and siege of Jiannu, on the surface, it must be difficult to make a decision.

Yuan Keli's righteous words are more conducive to realizing Zhu Youxiao's purpose. One sang white-faced, the other red-faced, the teacher and student did not discuss, but naturally put on a good show.