Outside the Xi'an Gate, this street looks very lively.

Ikxi is still dressed as a Mongolian girl, and the pigtails are quite exotic, with that cute and beautiful goose egg face, which causes passers-by to pause.

It's not that there are no beauties in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, it's just that today's beautiful Mongolian girls are really extremely rare, so many men are looking back.

At this moment, there is quite a taste of "the cultivator looks at his plow, and the hoe forgets his hoe".

Sun Gao, one of the four horses in the capital, heard the news, but when he saw that it turned out to be a palace guard, even if he fled far away, his heart pounded violently.

No one in the capital can mess with the one in the palace, the successor of the civil official group who was jointly cultivated by the three forces has been assigned to Leizhou to take care of the granary, and Xu Yuanji has just been raided, and his little Qi Xun will be looking for death when he contacts the emperor.

Yi Kexi naturally didn't know that someone had helped her get rid of a lot of flies, but he was a very lively person, and he was extremely curious about the dazzling array of goods in the capital.

Like many tireless women in later generations, there is not much resistance to commodities at all, but they are very interested in any commodities.

Due to the hot and humid weather in the capital, the whole face looked red, but he was also very considerate, and assured the little eunuch and the guards accompanying Ruying: "The weather is hot and humid now, you don't need to follow me all the time, I promise not to run away!" ”

When she spoke, her face looked very serious, to show that she was not lying.

In fact, she really didn't have this kind of mind, after all, as long as her mother made peace with Da Ming, then she would be able to return to the prairie with the mission.

The little eunuch Feng Bao who accompanied him actually believed it, but he knew his duty, so he wiped the beads of sweat on his forehead and said, "Princess Yixi, we are not tired!" ”

Yi Kexi looked at Feng Bao and still insisted on following, and he could only visit a few shops as little as possible, but when he came to the corner, his eyes were slightly bright.

The shop was very imposing, and it used to seem to be selling porcelain, but now it has changed to something very strange.

"Guest, good eyesight! This is a new leaf lock developed by our Ministry of Industry, and now only the capital can be sold, and there are only four stores in the entire capital that sell this kind of leaf lock! The shopkeeper saw Ixy coming in with a group of people, and immediately greeted him warmly.

Ixy played with this strange padlock, and found that it was indeed strange, and it was indeed impossible to break.

"Guest, this is the key to this lock, you can try it!" The shopkeeper saw that the lock had really attracted the attention of this distinguished guest, and immediately enthusiastically gave the key to the road.

The history of Huaxia locks can be traced back to the carpenter ancestor Luban period, but the lock in that period was actually a door latch, using the principle of the mechanism to use the latch to make people outside the door unable to enter.

In the Han Dynasty, everyone found that the safety of the door latch was not strong enough, so the three-reed lock was invented.

The most important part of the three-reed lock is the shrapnel, because of the need for a strong material, so it needs to use copper, and the elastic force of two or three plate-like copper sheets is used to achieve the effect of sealing and opening.

It's just that the key of the three-reed lock is a long strip of copper, and although this lock is a big step forward in the security and secrecy of the latch, the threshold for forged keys is too low.

Of course, ordinary people can't wait for a copper plate to be broken, and it is not easy to forge a copper key with the right length and thickness, so it still has a strong anti-theft effect on ordinary people.

With the advent of springs, Zhu Youzhu has a stronger pursuit of the anti-theft power of the lock, so this kind of blade lock was born.

The key of the blade lock is almost the same as the key behind it, the key is inserted into the lock and rotates, and the metal blades in the lock can be effectively controlled by the spring to rotate, and can be opened when the rotating blades touch the gap in the deadbolt.

According to the method taught by the shopkeeper, Yi Kexi twisted the key slightly, and suddenly heard a click inside the lock, and the U-shaped copper pillar really opened, and his face couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

Although he once owned a three-reed lock, he shared the same key with his mother, so his box became unsafe at all.

It's just that now Da Ming has invented such a powerful key, which makes her suddenly feel incredible, their Mongolians are really never as smart as these Han people in terms of creation.

"Guest, this kind of lock corresponds to a key for each lock! Look at this strange shape of the key, even if you want to forge it, it is not an easy task! The shopkeeper could see that the identity of the girl in front of him was not ordinary, and immediately enthusiastically promoted it.

Yi Kexi took a fancy to this kind of leaf lock, and when he asked the price, "How much is a handful?" ”

"Two-two!" The shopkeeper's eyes lit up slightly, and he gestured with two fingers.

Yi Kexi recently learned about the prices in the capital, but he was surprised with apricot eyes: "Two taels? Just this little thing? ”

"Guest, do you really think it's not worth it? If you have this leaf lock, and with our special red sandalwood box, you don't have to worry about someone stealing the gold bead jewelry on it! The shopkeeper's reaction to the person in front of him was actually expected, so he pointed to the red sandalwood box next to him and continued to sell.

Ikxi found that this kind of lock was really hard to find, so he readily agreed: "Okay, I want a long box for a painting!" ”

The shopkeeper happily took a long box, personally helped put the painting in the red sandalwood box, and then handed the key to him: "This guest officer, a total of two taels of silver!" ”

"This bead should be enough, right?" Ikxi took out a beautiful bead from his sleeve and looked very proud.

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up when he saw the bead, and after determining the value of the bead, he nodded busily: "Enough, enough!" ”

The group had just walked out of the store, but Wang Tong came in a hurry.

"What's the matter?"

"The people from Shuntian Mansion came to inform, and they said that Huang Shang had been found!"

"Where?"

"Hurry up and get in the carriage, now the miscellaneous family will lead you over!"

Wang Tong noticed that the one in front of him was his own imperial store, but it was too late to think about it now, and urged Yi Kexi seriously.

Iksi only took his attendant Tana to the carriage, and the others followed.

The shopkeeper who had just sent people out saw that it was Wang Tong driving the carriage, and his eyes were so shocked that he felt that the beads in his hand were very hot.

Since the place was not too far from here, the carriage soon came to a house.

When Yi Kexi got off the carriage, he felt that this place was very strange, there were no pedestrians walking in the entire alley, and the guards guarding the door were like statues.

Wanfu?

Ikxi looked up and saw the plaque, and his pretty face suddenly became puzzled.

"Princess Ixsy, please come here!" Wang Tong smiled and nodded to the guards guarding the door, and then led the way enthusiastically.

This is a very big house, the house has the charm of the south of the Yangtze River, the winding path is secluded, and the huge house can not see a person who lives at home.

Ixy looked around strangely, but he couldn't tell what was wrong, and even the guards who had been accompanying him didn't follow up.

Following Wang Tong to the backyard, he saw three people eating tea there.

She understands the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, so she can see at a glance that the most noble person is the young man with an extraordinary bearing, this young man's skin is really delicate, even better than her own skin, undoubtedly a beautiful man with red lips and white teeth.

"Lord Yixi, this is the Huang Shang you are looking for!" Li Mu, the governor of Shuntian Mansion, has been waiting here, and when he saw Yi Kexi, he explained.

Zhu Youzhu naturally noticed the Mongolian girl with a red face, and found that this grassland pearl was indeed very good-looking, especially with a very sunny and lively atmosphere.

Perhaps, only the environment of the grassland can bloom such a lively and sunny woman.

Yi Kexi looked at Zhu Youzhu out of curiosity, but also to see the difference in Zhu Youji, and Zhu Youzhi looked at Yi Kexi more of an appreciation.

This......

Wan An and Liu Ji silently exchanged glances, seeing that the young man and woman were openly looking at each other, they felt that the two should be looking at each other.

If life is only as first seen, it is probably the best moment between men and women, and Yi Kexi and Zhu Youzhi both have a feeling of youth.

"What's the credentials?" Ikxi thought about the matter, and questioned a little rudely.

Liu Ji glanced at Zhu Youji, and replied on his behalf: "Shen Mo, a person from Xuanfu, his ancestral home is Huguang, he is fifty years old, six feet tall, has a mole on his left forehead, and has no children and no daughters under his knees!" ”

"How do you know so well?" Seeing that all the information was correct, Yi Kexi couldn't help but be surprised.

Wan An had just confirmed that Shen Mo was indeed a spy sent by Wang Yue and Wang Zhi when they were in power, and said with a slight smile: "Naturally, it's old knowledge!" ”

"Then do you know what Master Mo likes to eat the most?" Ixy still had some doubts in his heart, and even asked.

This......

Wan An and Liu Ji looked at each other, but there was no information about this at all.

"Fish!" Zhu Youzhu finally spoke, and gave a direct answer.

Ikxi found that this young man who didn't talk much seemed very convincing, so he said happily: "Okay, I believe you!" Tana, will draw it to him! ”

Wan An and Liu Ji were suddenly even more confused, looking at Zhu Youzhi strangely, but they couldn't understand how Zhu Youji knew that Shen Mo liked to eat fish.

Zhu Youzhu naturally guessed, but in the face of this kind of sudden question, he knew that he had to show enough confidence. It doesn't matter if the answer is right or wrong, it's important to be quick and confident.

Niu Hanniu, the eunuch in charge of the army, stepped forward to take the painting, but when he took the long box, he found that there was a leaf lock on the box.

Zhu Youzhu didn't expect that the leaf lock he invented would stump him, and he couldn't help laughing dumbly, it was really a model of lifting a stone to shoot himself in the foot.

"Lord Ixir, what do you mean by that?" Liu Ji also found that there was still a leaf lock hanging on the box, and asked when he opened his mouth.

Yi Kexi took out a small key from his sleeve, but looked at Zhu Youzhi and said, "What is your identity?" Tell me and I'll give you the key! ”

This......

Wan An and Liu Ji didn't expect to arouse the vigilance of this Mongolian princess, and they couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Zhu Youji.

"I am Hongzhi, and I am also the Huang Shang mentioned by Shen Mo!" Zhu Youzhu hesitated for a moment, and then directly revealed his identity.

Although Ikexi was already suspicious, he was still shocked to learn that the young man in front of him was the Ming Emperor, and at the same time realized that Dayan Khan could not restore the Great Yuan Dynasty.

"You can give the key to Your Majesty, right?" Wan An looked at the stunned Ikxi, and reminded the authentic person.

Ikxi realized the identity of his teacher, but he still happily threw the key over and said, "Catch it, here you go!" ”

Zhu Youzhi suddenly thought of the classmate who was his first love in his previous life, and he also liked to throw things at him at that time, so he reached out and prepared to take it.

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Feng Ma on the side saw something flying, and immediately blocked in front of him and knocked out the thing that was suspected of being a hidden weapon.

Syllable!

The key that flew over made a crisp sound, but it happened to land on the edge of the lake pavilion, but it fell directly into the water.

Yi Kexi looked at the scene in front of him, and couldn't help but be stunned and stunned, he just threw a key over, as for being so nervous?

Zhu Youzhu didn't know whether to blame or reward, Ma Feng's approach was actually out of loyalty, but in the face of the flying key into the lake, can he be rewarded?

"Slave, let's get it!" Feng Ma knew his mistake and immediately took the initiative to ask for help.

With a thud, the man went into the water.

It was at this time that Liu Jin brought the sour plum soup.

Zhu Youzhi had a good impression of the Mongolian girl in front of him, so he rewarded him: "This is the sour plum soup of the palace, which is the most suitable for cooling off, you can taste it!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yikexi found that the Han man in front of him was indeed very different from the Mongolian man, and he was both rigid and soft, so he smiled and thanked him.

Wan An didn't expect Zhu Youzhu to give such a delicious sour plum soup to a Mongolian girl, and was thinking about whether to give in to show his loyalty, but Zhu Youji's attention was completely on the Mongolian girl who left.

After a while, the key was retrieved.

"Your Majesty, there really is a painting hidden in here!" As the upper painting was revealed, a new painting appeared below, with a large amount of text in addition to the morphological characteristics of each figure.

If "Han Xizai's Night Banquet" only depicts the night banquet scene of the officials at that time, then here it depicts the physiognomy of the main Mongolian figures, including the relationship information of the leaders of various tribes, which can be described as a thousand words.

From this information, it can be clearly concluded that it is indeed Manduhai that really controls Mongolia today, and the right-wing Yongshebu, Ordos, and Tumut tribes are all loyal to Manduhai.

However, there are also some Mongol tribal leaders who support Dayan Khan, while the leaders of large heterosexual tribes such as Huosiao and Yibra have always been independent, but they have maintained their own self-reliance.

"Your Majesty, this picture has no effect!" Wan An saw the contents of the painting and looked disappointed.

Zhu Youzhu looked at this intricate network of relationships, but shook his head lightly and said: "If we start a frontal war with the Northern Yuan now, then this painting is really of little use, after all, the key to winning the battle between the two sides is the strength of the army." If we succeed in negotiating peace with Beiyuan this time, then this painting is the key to our victory, and then we should all use a vertical and horizontal strategy against Beiyuan! ”

I have to admit that if the Ming Dynasty does not carry out internal friction, with the strength of the Ming border army and these endless loyal and brave people, it is actually a very simple matter to clean up the small Mongolia.

(End of chapter)