Maybe Lao Zhu is used to it. Every time he hears Han Du's name, he does some inexplicable things. If one day he hears that Han Du won't cause trouble for him, he may still feel a little uncomfortable.
Since it's Han Du, there's nothing to worry about. Lao Zhu, who originally stood up angrily, sat back down calmly. Han Du has a dark heart. Lao Zhu knew the cost of the mirror very clearly. The price at which Mingjingzhai was originally sold was a huge profit. I didn't expect that Handu would double the price before selling it to them.
After thinking for a moment, Lao Zhu turned to look at the old eunuch and asked, "Those people are still making trouble in the hall?"
"They are still making trouble, and they seem to be refusing to give up until they see the emperor." The old eunuch agreed with a smile. But in my heart I was very disdainful of those envoys, so what was the use of making a fuss? Haven't you seen that the emperor's heart has gone to the East China Sea? If someone else had done something like this, they would not be able to escape at least one charge of dereliction of duty. If it was more serious, they might be investigated.
"Aren't they clamoring to see me? I happen to have some free time now, so let's meet them."
The old eunuch bowed and retreated, walked out of the palace and shouted, "Announcement of the presence of envoys from all over the world!!!"
More than a dozen envoys entered the Fengtian Hall one after another. The leader was Shahakht, and Korea, Ryukyu, Siam and others also stood among them.
Originally, the envoys from Ryukyu and Siam did not want to come, thinking that they had offended Han Du after all. If they continued to make noises with these people, wouldn't they offend Han Du to death even more? But the Goryeo envoy told them that they had offended Han Du, and it was unlikely that they would get the mirror from Han Du. If they could put pressure on Han Du, they would have more hope of getting the mirror.
Another thing is that Shahakht is not a fool. If everyone wants him to come forward, he can, but he will only agree if everyone goes together.
Under such circumstances, the Ryukyu-Siam envoy did not dare to express any opinions at all, and could only follow the crowd to meet the emperor.
"Foreign Minister..., pay homage to His Majesty the Ming Emperor."
"No courtesy, stay on your own."
Lao Zhu waved his hand, paused and said, "Why are you so anxious to come to see me?"
Shahakht bowed to Lao Zhu and said respectfully: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Western Chagatai Khanate has always respected the Ming Dynasty. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, it has been willing to regard the Ming Dynasty as its suzerainty. This is why I hope that the Ming Dynasty can open a mutual market so that foreign ministers can bring the Ming Dynasty’s goods to the Khanate.”
Shahakht lowered his figure and spoke like a wronged little daughter-in-law. But first he was suppressed and then later, Shahakht raised his head, looked at the emperor piercingly, and said angrily: "But our sincerity did not win us friends. The Ming Dynasty regarded our humble flattery as Weakness can be bullied. An official even arrogantly clamored to double the price of the mirrors sold to us. Does Ming Dynasty still regard our Chagatai Khanate as a friend? If not, the foreign minister will leave now and will go back. Report to His Majesty the Great Khan."
After speaking, he stood in front of Lao Zhu with awe, waiting for Lao Zhu to give him an explanation.
Lao Zhu glanced at Shahakht and couldn't help but frown. It's not that Lao Zhu thought this man's words were reasonable and was moved, but because the strength of the Chagatai Khanate should not be underestimated. Although the Chagatai Khanate does not border the Ming Dynasty, and so far there is no sign of conflict with the Ming Dynasty. But the Chagatai Khanate was also vast in territory, and countries like Goryeo and Siam had no way to compare with it. Moreover, the Chagatai Khanate had hundreds of thousands of troops and was powerful, making it a local hegemon.
Although Daming would not be afraid of it, Lao Zhu did not want to have any unpleasantness with them until Can Yuan's personal problems were completely resolved. After all, being attacked on both sides is a taboo for military strategists. Lao Zhu didn't want to face such a situation unless he had to.
Ignoring Shahakht for the time being, Lao Zhu turned to look at the others and asked calmly: "What about you, do you mean the same?"
The other envoys looked at each other in confusion, wondering whether the emperor agreed or disagreed, and they did not dare to speak without permission. But under the pressure of the emperor, it was impossible for them not to speak.
So, he pushed the Korean envoy to the front and asked him to face the emperor.
The Koryo envoys felt so much hatred, especially towards the Ryukyu and Siamese envoys. It was the two of them who pushed him the hardest just now. He didn't expect that the two people who usually had a good relationship with each other during drinking and spanking would actually help him like this at this time.
But now is not the time to argue with the two of them. Faced with the look in Emperor Furui Muha's eyes, the Goryeo envoy was about to break out in a cold sweat.
"Back to the emperor, Foreign Minister, Foreign Minister also hopes that the price of the mirror can be cheaper. After all, Foreign Minister taking the mirror back will allow the people to admire the Ming Dynasty's peerless elegance. Isn't it also a good thing for Ming Dynasty? And Foreign Minister is thousands of miles away. After a long journey to bring the mirror back, I am afraid that the losses along the way will not be small. If, if the price of the Ming Dynasty is too high, the foreign minister may lose all his money. Please have mercy on the emperor, and watch the foreign minister say to The Ming Dynasty was very respectful and was able to sell us the mirror at the original price in exchange for paying tribute every year.”
After the Korean envoy finished speaking, he quickly lowered his head and did not dare to look at the emperor's eyes.
"Your Majesty, please have mercy..." The others also climbed up the pole and begged together.
As a result, Lao Zhu had to give up his original idea. Originally, Lao Zhu was going to get rid of all these people with a few words. After all, Han Du doubled the price in order to make more money and recover more treasure notes.
But seeing what the Korean envoy said was so pitiful, and there was Shahakht watching eagerly from the side. Lao Zhu's heart softened and he agreed to Gao Li's request.
"Okay, I can issue an edict to allow you to purchase at the original price. I hope you can remember the kindness of the Ming Dynasty instead of half-heartedly becoming an enemy of the Ming Dynasty."
Lao Zhu glanced at Shahakht coldly. It was self-evident who would be the enemy of Ming Dynasty.
"Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor, for your kindness..." After hearing this, many people couldn't believe their own ears. I knelt down and thanked him without hesitation, for fear that the emperor would regret it.
Only Shahakht stood among the crowd, without any intention of thanking him. His body was upright and full of arrogance. This is not his own pride, this is the pride given to him by the Khanate behind him.
Lao Zhu took a look and was slightly dissatisfied. However, since the Chagatai Khanate was also a big country, and the Ming Dynasty could not spare any time, they did not say anything more.
