"Why do you sacrifice a daughter again?"

Spring is almost over, Zhu Houxi looked at Fei Hong, Xia Yan, Yang Shen, and Yan Song strangely.

The great victory in Yunnan had already been heard in early March, and the people of Beijing were not very interested in this great victory. The previous battle to slash Bodi was too powerful, this time, although it was over in less than a month, but in their minds, it should be like this to fight the monkey-like savages of Waidian.

Only Yang Shen's face turned black when he looked at the military funds consumed in less than a month this time, which meant that he would continue to replenish it later.

Now two months have passed, and today Yang Shen saw the new news submitted by Wu Wending to Beijing, and his face finally looked better.

Now seeing that the emperor had just finished listening to the report, the first sentence was actually this, Yang Shen made a straight face again: "Your Majesty, the crown prince is newly established, and the harem has been full of good news for more than two years, Your Majesty should strictly reject such invitations!" Duoyan Sanbu, His Majesty first took away his official position, and then he had to be offered his daughter to show his closeness. All the divisions of Waidian are all ministers of the Ming Dynasty, how can they be compared? Besides, what needs to be discussed now is the arrears of tribute, the collection of grain and salaries, the border cities of the two prefectures, the announcement of the envoys of the various divisions, and the matter of the eight hundred Dadian! ”

"It's bad to use this word!" Yan Song opened his mouth to refute, "Wai Yun Su does not obey discipline!" This battle has made meritorious contributions in ten months, and the power of the Ming Dynasty is far away, and the faith is strong, and it still needs to be gracious! After that, it is time to spread Deze and give grace to Lixin! In addition to Meng Mi, cut Meng Yangmu State, this is Liwei; Helping Myanmar to restore orthodoxy is a forensic letter. If they are in arrears and collect their salaries, will they have no complaints? The benefits of the border market and the intention of the propaganda and communication, the other generation is shallow, and they must be uneasy. At this time, the eight hundred Dadian have asked for the kingdom, accept its royal sister, help it take power and defend the land, and the grace of heaven has come, and all the divisions of Waidian will naturally return to their hearts! ”

Yang Shen frowned: "If the situation in the Eight Hundred Dadian is as Wu Dutai said, it will be complicated. Your Majesty, the ministers thought that although the 800 Dadian took the initiative to ask for it, the Ming Dynasty had used troops to destroy Meng Mi in the southwest, and he could no longer be aggressive and meddle in the internal affairs of his clan. The dispute between Ayutthaya and the Eight Hundred Dadian was started because the Eight Hundred Dadian took the lead in the southern invasion! This time, the 800 Dadian asked the Xuanjiao envoy to lead 300 guards, one violated the regulations of the Xuanjiao embassy, and the other was afraid that the 800 Dadian would rely on the situation to make trouble. Once the Ming Dynasty intervened, the eight hundred Dadian still suffered defeat, for the sake of the Ming Dynasty's face, would it be possible to go on an expedition again? ”

Zhu Houxi raised his hand and told the two of them to shut up first.

He had stern admonition to Yang Shen for PTSD, and Yang Shen also had PTSD for him with reckless force.

"First of all, the Ming Dynasty is in the southwest, the next step is to operate the west, and the east is slightly east, and I will not send troops to help the eight hundred Dadian fight Ayuttaye."

Zhu Houxi's statement made Yang Shen breathe a sigh of relief.

"But the matter of why the king of Lanna was persecuted by the powerful ministers in Na Phi Yagsetara should be made a fuss. Na Mang Rui is rarely brave, able to bend and stretch, and may become a big disaster in the future, but I still want to help him restore the country, precisely in order to constantly emphasize the rights and obligations of the Ming Dynasty as the suzerainty in the southwest. Zhu Houxi looked at Xia Yan, "Gongjin, what do you think of the matter of Eight Hundred Dadian?" ”

"The minister thinks that it is enough to accept his royal sister and declare that the envoy is still as lawful."

Xia Yan smiled: "There is Wang Mei serving His Majesty in Beijing, and there is a Xuanjiao envoy who recognizes Phi Yag Setara as the lord of the eight hundred Dadian, how can this be compared to three hundred elite soldiers?" Even if his grandmother is gone, Na Phi Ge Setara still can't suppress the ministers, it's just a matter of repeating this year. With the precedent of meritorious Tusi to get his land, the next time there is something to do, there is no need for Wang Shi to take action, presumably Donghu, Cheli, and Laos are all happy to send troops. ”

"As for the dispute with Ayutthaya, it is his duty to defend the land. It is not possible for the Ming Dynasty to send troops, the border market is open, if the price is right, some swords, guns and armor can be sold to them. ”

Yang Shen loves to listen to this: "Firearms cannot be sold!" Iron tools should not be sold cheaply! ”

Fei Hong looked at the emperor with a smile on his face and Yan Song, who also nodded, and only felt that the Ming monarchs and ministers were becoming more and more stubborn, and there was no "prestige of the kingdom" that in the past heard what was called a minister's daughter and a relative, and he had to do a loss-making deal for the sake of some face.

"It's very appropriate to deal with it in this way, since I want to use my name to suppress the powerful ministers and foreign feuds in the clan, they need to prepare some dowry." The emperor actually said this, "Let's discuss other matters first, the prefect of Mengmi Mansion and other officials, the two border cities are promoted, and the ministers announce the candidates for the envoys, because they are involved in border affairs, you will first nominate some people, and then hand them over to the Ministry of Officials to preside over the election." ”

……

In the capital, Ruan Van Tai, the envoy sent by Mo Dengyong, has been in Daming for almost a year.

At the beginning, he could still see Liu Long often.

But now, he can only see a six-grade director of the Daming Rite Department at most.

For Ruan Van Tai, Da Ming did not restrict him from staying in the same hall, but he had to be accompanied by officials of the Ministry of Etiquette when he went out.

At first, Nguyen Van Thai was shocked by the expansion of the outer city of the Ming capital. In addition to the outer city wall and the main road with railroad tracks, which had already begun to be built, he paid more attention to the progress of the "straight road" that the people of the capital began to discuss, and heard that Nanzhili had been built and had reached Hebei.

This kind of road and the new outer city wall are made of that kind of cement. Nowadays, cement, glass, I heard that those companies have found more places to set up factories in the Ming provinces, and they are specially made. Although the concrete road seems to be prone to cracking in the middle of the test, it is much better than the dirt road. If the sand is supplemented, in short, it will be more convenient to travel between various parts of the Ming Dynasty.

There's a lot more to come...... Ruan Van Tai felt that this was no longer the Ming he knew. can be sent by Mo Dengyong to undertake an important mission, Ruan Wentai is naturally very familiar with Daming.

Now he doesn't understand very well, and even during this period of time, he has posted to visit some officials, wanting to bribe one or two to ask them to help intercede, and he has repeatedly eaten the closed door.

Fortunately, there was finally some progress today, and when he waited for the chief to come over to see his situation every day, he asked with a smile: "Lord Wang, is there a lot of official business today?" ”

"That's a lot!" Wang Xueyi replied without hesitation.

As a Jinshi in Jiajing for eight years, Wang Xueyi took the last train, and at the beginning of his appointment, he had six products. But now that there are new regulations, he has to do his best to go to the county after this year's big inspection.

Buli county and state do not plan to be a cabinet! Starting next year, I'm afraid that except for the first grade, the rest of the Jinshi can only be seven grades, at most from six grades.

So Wang Xueyi is really busy.

"Hey." Ruan Wentai sighed, "I heard that there are not only horse races in today's stadium, but also the football match between Shandong Taishan Club and Beijing Yanyun Club. ”

“…… Brother Ruan. Wang Xueyi looked at him with complicated eyes, "You have been running around for so many days, and this official also knows." You have repeatedly eaten the closed door, don't you know that you are now in the big investigation? If the foreign envoy asks for something, the Ministry of Rites should naturally accompany him, and this official will ......"

After that, he was going to arrange a seventh-grade or even eighth-grade to accompany him, but Ruan Wentai interjected and said, "The foreign minister has also made an appointment with Yan Gongzi." ”

Wang Xueyi's expression froze: "Who?" ”

"Yan Shifan, Yan Gongzi." Nguyen Van Tai smiled slightly.

Wang Xueyi looked at him quietly when he heard this, his expression did not change, but he was muttering in his heart: When did this guy meet Yan Shifan?

The son of the boss of the Rite Department...... I have to say that Wang Xueyi felt pinched by him.

“…… The official replied to the ministry that there were many and miscellaneous people in the big stadium, and in order to get in trouble, the official still personally accompanied the foreign envoy on a trip. ”

I believe that he doesn't dare to fool himself, otherwise he can have good fruit to eat?

If after that big arena, when watching the game, the interest is high, and Yan Gongzi can bring himself a few words in front of his father, then the county will be hopeful!

"The king is in charge of going to his own person, and the ministers are grateful!"

When Wang Xueyi heard Ruan Wentai say this, he could only smile meaningfully and nod his finger at him.

It's been so long since I've been dealing with each other, and it's no longer sparse.

And Ruan Wentai really understood, and the reason why he is always eating behind closed doors is because he is in Dacha.

You must know that there are so many inspectors of the Imperial Inspectorate and the Imperial History, etc., and their grades can also be transferred to the prefecture and county to govern!

Besides, could it be that Your Majesty inexplicably left the messenger of the Mo's family here for so long?

Nguyen Van Thai understood this, so now he has started to go another way. Isn't it best to let the officials of the Ministry of Rites walk around with them because of official business, and the object of the walk is still the son of the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites?

At least a little bit more about the emperor's true attitude, right?

Wang Xueyi went out of the city with Nguyen Van Tai and his two important missions to the east of the city.

At first, it was called the Grand Campus, but now the championship is only held in the second half of the year, and in the first half of the year, some Marseille and other events are held to promote the martial spirit.

Although this football game is a game system taken out by the Ministry of War, it has many differences from the Keju of the previous dynasty. Now there is no beauty like dance, but more wild. The gossip in the officialdom was also taken out of the imperial study.

Marseille is not unusual, but I have heard that His Majesty also arranged for the herdsmen to borrow the financial resources of some powerful families, hoping to obtain more kinds of stallions. Or sprint extremely fast, or have great endurance, and the horses and riders, if they are good, are useful to the country.

In short, the people of the capital spend some money to watch the excitement, and the court also has a purpose.

Naturally, there are handicaps, and whoever runs the handicap was later handed over to several feudal kings who were partners together - leaving the vassal kings themselves in the capital and taking their fields and the old palace, they always had something to do.

When he arrived at this big arena, Ruan Wentai kept admiring the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, and Wang Xueyi just reserved and humbly called the game.

When I entered the Tianzi No. 12 box booked by Ruan Wentai through the Tongyi Bureau of the Huitong Pavilion, I didn't see Yan Shifan, which is also normal. Naturally, they arrived first, waiting for Yan Shifan to come.

It's just that until the horse racing has started, I haven't seen Yan Shifan, and this time Wang Xueyi's face is not good-looking, and he stared at Ruan Wentai.

"Don't worry, Master Yan will take the martial arts exam next year, and he still has homework every day. That Yanyun Club has a classmate of Yan Gongzi in Huangming University, and he came specifically to watch football games. ”

Wang Xueyi could only wait slowly, and then heard Yan Shifan's voice from behind, but it was in the corridor outside the back door, and he had already crossed the twelfth and went to the eleventh next door.

At this time, Ruan Wentai stood up: "Lord Wang, Yan Gongzi is here." Since we met here, we should meet you, right? ”

Wang Xueyi's eyes were cold: You'd better say that it's not a chance encounter.

But Ruan Wentai could only salute and smile bitterly: "The foreign minister ran into walls everywhere, so he made this decision." Anyway, isn't Yan Gongzi here? The king is also taking advantage of this official business, so he can make friends with Yan Gongzi, right? ”

Wang Xueyi said coldly: "Do you know that the Great Sect Uncle is going to enter the State Hall this year. There are a lot of people in this big arena, do you think you can ask Yan Gongzi to help you intercede? ”

"How dare a petty foreign minister do this? For the romantic figures of the Celestial Empire, the foreign ministers just want to make friends with one or two. Since we have met here today, we should meet you. When the foreign minister goes with the king, he must only know his name, and he will never speak without authorization! ”

“…… Seriously? Wang Xueyi thought to himself, it was nothing.

It's really because this guy wants to open his eyes and come here on business. Hearing Yan Shifan's voice, he went over to say hello in person, which was also polite.

As long as this guy doesn't make Uncle Zong's face embarrassed because of Jiaozhi.

After getting Ruan Wentai's reassurance, Wang Xueyi tidied up his clothes and walked out of the box in front.

Those who come here in official uniforms, in addition to the usual officials of the Ministry of War who come to sit in charge of the overall situation, are mostly officials of the Ministry of Rites who sometimes accompany the prince or foreign envoys out of some etiquette needs.

Wang Xueyi knocked on the door and entered the next door, only to see that in addition to Yan Shifan, there was also the son of King De and the son of the British duke.

In this way, he was even more annoyed by Nguyen Van Tai: In this kind of scene, what can he say except to politely meet one or two?

Yan Shifan is nineteen years old this year, and his figure is a little taller.

He first asked Wang Xueyi to be perfunctory, but after hearing that the guy next to him was a Jiaozhi envoy, he stared at Wang Xueyi with one eye, and then said coldly: "Lord Wang, you are so bold." ”

Wang Xueyi's heart trembled, and he greeted the eighteen generations of Ruan Wentai's ancestors.

“…… Childe's words, the next official...... I ......" Frightened, he realized that it was not appropriate to call himself anything, and his voice trembled a little.

The prince of De and the prince of England both looked at them with a smile, and seemed to be used to Yan Shifan talking like this, and they were also waiting to see the appearance of watching a good show.

"Since my father has always taught me not to associate with the officials of the Ministry of Rites at home, he must have told you one by one. Now that I'm watching the game with the prince of Germany and the prince of England, why do you bother? Let my father know, and when I go home, I will inevitably be trained. ”

“…… It's me who is abrupt, the great uncle is indeed telling the officials and others, and the official affairs are done in the yamen. ”

Seeing this, Wang Xueyi just wanted to retire as soon as possible, so that he could go back and scold Ruan Wentai.

Who knew that Yan Shifan looked at Ruan Wentai again: "You have put a lot of thought into it." Even if I'm going to watch the game today, you know that I've booked this box. I'm curious, you want to see me, what do you say? ”

Wang Xueyi's pupils shrank, and after staring at Ruan Wentai, his eyes warned him not to talk nonsense.

But now it's Yan Shifan who asks, Ruan Wentai is not arrogant - he has to answer no?

"Su Wen's son is talented, intelligent, both civil and military, and when I saw it today, the rumors are true." Nguyen Van Thai said respectfully, "The foreign minister has no other words, but it is not easy to live in Kyoto, and the coiled entanglement that the foreign minister brought with him when he came to Beijing is almost the same." ”

“…… You wouldn't want to borrow money, would you? When Yan Shifan heard this, he laughed with the prince of Germany and the prince of England.

"How dare that? The money brought by the ministers was almost spent, but the tribute silver that the king ordered the ministers to bring was still there. It has been nearly a year since the foreign minister went on the mission, and he has not achieved an inch. If I waited any longer, I had to ask for it. I'm afraid that I will be punished by the king after I go back, and if I can win some in this big game, I will finally get something, so I have already bet all the tribute and silver on Yanyun Club to win two goals. ”

Yan Shifan and the two of them stopped laughing, and the three of them became serious, staring at Ruan Van Tai.

Wang Xueyi saw that their expressions were wrong, and he remembered some rumors in his heart, and his legs were suddenly weak.

Sure enough, I only heard Yan Shifan say in a flat tone: "Are the Jiaozhi people so gambling so big?" Aren't you afraid of losing it all? ”

"If you lose it all, you will also donate some silver for the kingdom. I heard that His Majesty the Emperor is merciful and sage, and thirty percent of the money obtained from this lottery is donated to the nursing home, and two percent is stored in the special silver for disaster relief in the household department. The gamble of the foreign minister is also the gambling of the king on behalf of the king, the heart of the Ming Dynasty, and the kindness and deference of His Majesty the Emperor. ”

"Good!" Yan Shifan slapped his face, but there was no smile on his face, "You are very good!" What if you win? ”

"If you win, you will pay more tribute, which shows that Jiaozhi's surrender is even greater."

"Ben Gongzi understands, you win left and right." Yan Shifan smiled, "Since you're here, why don't you see the real chapter here together." Brother Ruan can talk about the customs of Jiaozhi as much as possible, and help the prince of Germany and the prince of England. ”

"The foreign minister can't ask for it."

When Yan Shifan's eyes swept over, Wang Xueyi's legs were shaking, and Ruan Wentai no longer cared about his reaction.

Over there, Ruan Van Tai was already talking, but the first thing he said was how the Jiaozhi girl was petite but bewitching.

It really doesn't involve the matter of Jiaozhi Mo's request for sealing, only talking about Jiaozhi scenery and anecdotes.

But Wang Xueyi knew he was finished.

Can he be used, or can he be used by the envoys of a small barbarian country, what kind of talent does he have?

(End of chapter)