As the north and south of the Japanese kingdom continued to fight to the death, news that the lives of ordinary Japanese people were becoming increasingly miserable reached Handu. The smile on Han Du's face bloomed like a flower, gradually becoming wilder...
Everything went according to Han Du's plan, when both the north and the south of Japan fell into the quagmire of war. Even if they had realized that all this was the fault of the Governor-General's Mansion, who was currently standing on the edge of the quagmire and leisurely watching the show, they had no way to turn their spearhead against the Governor-General's Mansion. Because as long as any of them wants to turn around and aim at the Governor's Mansion, they will be immediately destroyed by the other side.
For this reason, not only did they not dare to be disrespectful to the Governor-General's Mansion, but they also tried their best to please the Governor-General's Mansion. Now the Governor's Mansion has complete control over all materials such as food, ironware, cloth, etc. that are related to their lives. Once they offend the Governor's Mansion, as long as the Governor's Mansion tightens the seal slightly, they will instantly feel the feeling of suffocation.
Han Du watched with excitement as he was getting closer and closer to success, but the sudden news from Ming Dynasty abruptly interrupted all his plans.
"Emperor Fengtian carries the order, and the edict says: Take the Marquis of Zhenhai and return to the capital as soon as possible." A young eunuch stood behind the incense table, holding the imperial edict straight with both hands, and preached in a sharp voice.
"Your Majesty, accept the edict." Han Du solemnly replied, then raised his hands above his head and respectfully received the edict.
The eunuch's solemn expression disappeared instantly, and he showed a soft smile in front of Han Du. He bowed and said: "Please also ask Zhenhai Marquis to set off quickly. The emperor is waiting. I dare not disobey the holy will."
"I understand, please wait for a moment, father-in-law." Han Du nodded, and then waved to Jiang Wei.
Jiang Wei came forward with a box in his hands and said with a smile: "My father-in-law has come a long way and it has been a hard journey. This is a specialty of Jeolla Province. Please don't dislike it."
The eunuch didn't care at first and just wanted to take it. But when he first touched it, he felt that the box was extremely heavy. In a panic, the box fell from his hand.
Jiang Wei's sharp eyesight and quick hands immediately caught the box again, handed it to the eunuch again, and said with a smile: "Father, be careful."
"Ah? Yes, Governor Laojiang." Why doesn't the eunuch understand what's inside? This small box was so heavy. Apart from gold, the eunuch couldn't think of anything else that would be so heavy.
"You're welcome, Governor Jiang." After saying that, the eunuch put the box away, turned around and stopped, no longer staring at Han Du and Jiang Wei.
Everyone understands this gesture, that is, he tries to give Han Du and Jiang Wei some time to come out.
Han Du didn't waste any time, his expression became solemn. Lao Zhu knew what he was doing here. If there was no serious matter, he would not issue an order to recall him back.
With a gloomy expression, Han Du suddenly unfolded the imperial edict, only to see two tall and tall characters on it.
"reply ASAP!"
Lao Zhu's handwriting was very special, and Han Du could tell at a glance that it was his royal pen.
Seeing the serious look on Mr. Jiang Wei's face, Jiang Wei couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Sir, what does the imperial edict say?"
Han Du shook his head slightly.
Jiang Wei looked surprised. He didn't know whether his husband didn't know or didn't want to say anything. But no matter what the situation was, he couldn't ask anymore.
After pondering for a moment, Han Du said to Jiang Wei: "I want to return to Beijing immediately."
Jiang Wei immediately raised his head and asked with a worried look: "What about the Japanese country..."
Han Du sighed and said, "The Japanese side can only be left to you."
"How can a student be so virtuous..." Jiang Wei suddenly smiled bitterly.
Before Jiang Wei could finish speaking, Han Du said: "You are also the governor of this place, so don't doubt yourself. Besides, I don't ask you to make many achievements. As long as you can maintain your current situation, it will be considered a great achievement." One thing. Of course, if you can destroy the Japanese country, then I will ask the emperor for credit for you."
"Student, student, let's give it a try." Now that things have come to a point, Jiang Wei also knows that this is not something he can shirk just because he doesn't want to. Except for the husband, he has the highest official position here. If he doesn't come out to stir up this matter, is it possible that the Ming Dynasty has spent so much effort and invested so much money to just abandon it? The loss to Ming Dynasty would be too great.
Therefore, this matter cannot be given up in any case. He must at least maintain the status quo.
Han Du gave a few hasty instructions, especially the special instruction to Jiang Wei to let the Japanese country repay debts with Japanese people, which must be carried out. And he also wanted to hand over these Japanese slaves to the navy and transport them to distant places.
As soon as Han Du finished his explanation, the eunuch in the distance turned around and shouted, "Master Marquis, it's time to set off!"
The eunuch's attitude showed everything. The two hundred taels of gold could only be purchased from him for only a quarter of an hour.
I have to say, it’s really expensive!
After hearing this, Han Du ignored the eunuch and finally told Jiang Wei, "Remember what I told you, don't be timid and do it boldly. Even if something goes wrong, I will be there to support you."
"Thank you sir." Jiang Wei bowed his hands towards the gentleman with tears in his eyes. Jiang Wei, who is in officialdom, is very aware of the weight of his words.
As the saying goes, there are people in the court who like to be officials. This means that when someone in the court is willing to speak for you, no matter where you are an official, you will feel very comfortable. What goes further than this is that there are people in the court who are willing to support you. If there is such a person behind that official, then making achievements will be as simple as eating and drinking.
Han Du nodded, accepting his gift. Then he turned around and said, "I'm leaving, please take care of yourself."
"Take care, sir, and have a safe journey!" Jiang Wei bowed deeply towards his back again.
Seeing the Marquis of Zhenhai approaching, the eunuch immediately breathed a sigh of relief, bowed and said: "Marquis of Zhenhai, please!"
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Han Du took a boat from Jeolla Province to Jiaozhou, trying to return to Beijing as quickly as possible. The navy travels through this waterway dozens of times every year, so it is not difficult at all.
It only took less than half a month from the departure from Handu to the return to the capital.
The warship entered the Yangtze River and sailed directly to the North City Pier in the capital. Han Du and the eunuch disembarked and rode fast horses towards the palace.
When Han Du arrived at the palace, the old eunuch was already waiting at the palace gate. Seeing Han Du coming, he immediately said anxiously: "Marquis Zhenhai, you are finally back. Come in with us quickly."
Han Du nodded, immediately got off his horse, and walked a few steps quickly to follow the old eunuch. He asked in confusion: "What happened? Why did the emperor call me back so carefully?"
The old eunuch's face turned pale, his lips trembled, and he said sadly: "The Marquis of Zhenhai should go and see for himself."
Han Du's heart sank suddenly. The old eunuch's behavior could mean that something happened to Lao Zhu, right? But Han Du casually touched the imperial edict in his arms and felt that it shouldn't be done. Judging from the two words written by Lao Zhu on the imperial edict, Lao Zhu must have been full of energy when writing, so that he could write such strong and vigorous handwriting.
Just when Han Du was deep in thought, Han Du suddenly discovered that the old eunuch was not taking him to the Qianqing Palace, but to the Kunning Palace.
Arriving at Kunning Palace, Han Du had just followed the old eunuch into the palace gate when he happened to bump into An Qing coming out. An Qing's eyes were red, his face was filled with sadness, and he was looking back inside three times.
"Anqing, why are you here?" Han Du took a step ahead of the old eunuch and spoke immediately.
An Qing suddenly heard Han Du's voice and thought he was hallucinating. When she turned around and actually saw Han Du standing in front of her, An Qing's mood collapsed instantly. She hugged Han Du from above, and then choked up.
Han Du ignored the eyes of others, patted An Qing's back gently from behind, and asked: "What happened?"
An Qing raised his head and looked into Han Du's eyes, choking and saying: "Mother, mother, she..."
Did something happen to Queen Ma? Han Du was relieved when he heard that it was not Lao Zhu. But when I thought about something happening to Queen Ma, I instantly became nervous again.
He quickly asked: "What's wrong, empress?"
An Qing had tears in his eyes and was so sad that he couldn't even speak. He could only shake his head at Han Du.
Seeing how uncomfortable she was, Han Du stopped asking her any more. He glanced at the inner hall, and then comforted her a little, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'll go in and take a look."
After being comforted by Han Du, An Qing felt a little better and forced himself to follow Han Du into the inner hall.
As soon as Han Du entered the inner hall, he saw Lao Zhu sitting on the bed with a hunched figure, and lying on the bed was Queen Ma, who had a gray face and closed eyes.
"My minister, Han Du, pays homage to the emperor, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince, and pays homage to King Zhou Ding."
After bowing, Han Du straightened up and quickly looked at the situation here. In addition to Lao Zhu sitting by the bed and holding Queen Ma's hand with a sad face, Zhu Biao also stood aside with a sad expression. The worst thing was that Zhu Zhou, the king of Zhou Ding, was not only sad and grieving, but also knelt in front of Lao Zhu.
Han Jingyun also came, taking Zhu Yunye and standing behind Zhu Biao. When they saw Han Du, the two siblings just nodded slightly, indicating that they had met.
Lao Zhu seemed to have just come back to his senses after hearing Han Du's words. Looking at Han Du, his eyes were filled with hope. He waved his hand quickly and said, "Quick, come here and save the girl."
Han Du's expression suddenly became complicated. He knew better than anyone how much he was capable of.
Zhu Rui was originally very talented in studying medicine, and he worked extremely hard to learn medical skills. In addition, he was rich and well-qualified. He could read medical books in the palace that ordinary people would never see in his life, and he could not do it. He knows how many famous doctors he has consulted, plus the complete theory of Chinese medicine he learned from Han Du. It can be said that Zhu Rui's current medical skills are the well-deserved number one in the Ming Dynasty.
Even a man like him, who has the best medical skills in the world, is still kneeling on the ground. Even if he goes to see it with his three-legged cat's medical skills, what's the use?
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