Chapter Seventy-Six: The Queen
Tai Xingchao boarded the Western warship with more than a dozen of his subordinates, and felt that the ship was empty, except for the young man just now, only the two sailors were busy with Zhang Luo.
This is exactly what Taixing Dynasty wants, since the other party does not have many people, he does not need to worry. Tai Xingchao straightened his waist and said into the air, "Who is the owner of this ship?"
Fang Zhongjin saw that Tai Xingchao actually got on the boat by himself, sighed, and said in his heart that he really couldn't be peaceful wherever he went.
He arched his hand at Taixing and said, "Back to my lord, I am the owner of this ship." It's just that although he said this humbly, his tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and his expression was even more calm. This added another layer of dissatisfaction to Taixingchao's belly.
He frowned and said, "I heard that you have to leave in a hurry because of urgent matters, so you are unwilling to avoid Daming's official ship." Yes and no?"
Fang Zhongjin replied, "Exactly!"
Tai Xingchao asked again: "What kind of big thing is it, it is so urgent." Can't wait a moment?"
Fang Zhongjin felt funny in his heart. Mo said that this is the territory of Ryukyu, even if it is still in the Ming Dynasty, this official should not be so nosy.
Fang Zhongjin arched his hand again and said: "There is something important in the next family, and we must set sail immediately." Please be accommodating."
With that, he took out a piece of silver from his sleeve. I want to hand it to this Taida person.
In fact, Fang Zhongjin already knew about this Taida person. This person was ordered to go to the Ryukyus, and many of the palace banquets were attended. It's just that Fang Zhongjin didn't want to show his head more, and he didn't participate in all the celebration banquets, so Taixing didn't know him.
Tai Xingchao saw that Fang Zhongjin actually took out the silver and wanted to bribe himself. This behavior made Tai Xingchao angry, and secondly, it concluded that Fang Zhongjin was not a good person.
Taixing Dynasty was born in a serious imperial examination and has always regarded itself as a Qing party. I always think that accepting bribes is a sinful act. Now that Zhongjin took out the silver in front of everyone, he was simply slapping himself in the face.
Such a strange shame and great humiliation is really unbearable! Tai Xingchao originally stood with his hands in his hands, but now he crossed his waist with one hand and asked sharply: "Where did you come from this ship!"
Fang Zhongjin didn't want to embarrass this official because of Zheng He and Ji Changan's face. But I didn't expect him to be so difficult to speak.
I really have something urgent and have to set sail quickly, but this official is unreasonable, but fortunately, his identity has not been recognized. Then Fang Zhongjin planned to stop doing it and take care of him.
Fang Zhongjin glared at the Tai Xing Dynasty and said, "This is a certain ship, please hurry up." Don't delay the return date. ”
Taixing Chao saw that Fang Zhongjin really had a ghost in his heart, and now he finally couldn't hide his description, so he was about to tear his face with himself.
This is exactly what Tai Xingchao wants, and he laughed loudly: "If I don't miss the hour, you can quickly let us search." I see you're suspicious!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand and asked a dozen of his soldiers to come up and search.
Fang Zhongjin smiled when he heard this, and said: "Your Excellency has to recuperate for a few months in the Ryukyus, and you missed the deadline for returning to Ming, how can I stop it?"
Tai Xingchao, who said this after this, was stunned, he looked at Fang Zhongjin suspiciously, and said in his heart: You are only three people, how can you let me recuperate from my injuries for three months?
But seeing that the other party's expression was calm and there was some banter, he couldn't tell for a while whether the person in front of him was crazy or talking big.
Fang Zhongjin had a slight smile on his face, and was about to raise his hand, when he suddenly saw him turn his head to look at the dock, as if he was listening to something. After a while, he sighed and said, "After all, let her catch up!"
Taixing Chao saw his move, and also turned his head to look at the dock with him. Except for the porters who were still carrying tribute, there was nothing strange about it.
Tai Xingchao's heart suddenly brightened, is this kid going to pretend to find an opportunity to step down after saying a big thing? It is really ridiculous that he would look at such a person differently.
Tai Xingchao didn't bother to deal with Fang Zhongjin at this time, waved his hand and said to his soldiers: "Search for any prohibited and suspicious affairs." With that, he lifted his feet and prepared to disembark.
At this time, he suddenly heard the faint sound of drums and bells ringing in the distance, Tai Xingchao glanced at Fang Zhongjin in disbelief, and said in his heart that this was absolutely impossible!
It wasn't until a quarter of an hour later that I saw that it was indeed the Ryukyu Queen's honor guard approaching the docks.
Taixing Chao saw this battle and said in his heart: The queen of the Ryukyus is a stunning beauty, and she is really extremely hospitable. She has sent herself a few times for a big feast, and now she has come to the dock to deliver it in person?
Taixing Dynasty naturally knew that the Queen of the Ryukyus treated him so much, and in the end it was because he was an envoy of the Ming Dynasty. But I still felt a little proud in my heart.
It's true that he is a man with both Confucian demeanor and the majesty of his husband. If you come to Ryukyu as an envoy, you may not be able to get the queen's blue eyes like this.
Maybe the emperor also has this consideration in his heart, so he sent himself a person who is good in all aspects and exudes the charm of a mature man to come to the teacher!
He proudly said to the soldier beside him: "Count this kid lucky, this time the queen will personally send it again." At this moment, it is still the most important etiquette of diplomatic relations, so let him go this time!"
There was a sense of complacency in these words, and Taixing Chao held his head high and was about to lead his men ashore to meet the Queen of the Ryukyus.
When he led the team to stand still on the pier, he saw the queen's guard of honor coming towards him.
The queen sat on a golden chariot carried by twenty strong men. Although the chariot is huge, anyone's eyes will be firmly grasped by the queen who is high up at once.
Everyone knows that the Queen of the Ryukyus is beautiful and noble, and now she is dressed more grandly and gorgeously than ever. A pure white silk dress was embellished with a golden crown, reflecting her snow-white skin, shining with a dazzling soft light. It's like competing with the day.
The queen is really three points more beautiful today than usual!
Even if Taixing Dynasty already has a wife and three concubines in the family, a man in his thirties can be regarded as having seen many beauties, and now he can't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
He even felt his own inflated desire. Tai Xingchao hurriedly waved away this blasphemous thought. I am an angel of the kingdom, and I can't show such an unbearable state in front of people.
But out of the corner of his eye, he glanced around, and the soldiers he brought, plus the porters on the dock, which one was not stunned and drooling?
Tai Xingchao couldn't help but sigh with emotion: It is really "this woman is only because there is heaven"! Although it is extremely charming, it is also noble and awe-inspiring. The only one who can combine these two completely different temperaments at the same time is the Queen of the Ryukyus!
Tai Xingchao looked at the rear of the queen's team again, and it turned out to be a continuous porter carrying a mouthful of shining golden boxes.
This made Tai Xingchao feel slightly surprised. The tribute to the Ming Emperor has long been written on the gift list, and has been escorted to his return ship one after another. Why are there so many more boxes now?
Did it turn out to be given to me?
Taixing Chao didn't dare to think about it, and hurriedly walked towards the queen, and said respectfully: "Xiaguan Taixing pilgrimage to meet Her Royal Highness the Queen!"
However, seeing the Ryukyu Queen Jiang Dai smiled politely and asked the honor guard to stop, politely bowed his head, and said to Tai Xingchao, who was bowing and standing: "It turns out that Tai Daren also returned to Daming today? ”