There is nothing familiar about Honglu Temple. It is also a Qingshui Yamen.
Unlike later generations, it was still rare in this era to visit any country at every turn. Lin Bai came here just to familiarize himself with the general etiquette so as not to make a fool of himself.
But in fact, there is nothing wrong with him. There is also the Minister of Honglu Temple above.
Not to mention the Third Prince and so on.
Um! He is equivalent to the call girl who will accompany the leader to socialize in future generations, bah bah! It's only right to be a drinking companion.
That’s all.
He didn't care, but when the little girl heard that her brother-in-law had been promoted, she was very happy and extremely arrogant. Fortunately, she didn't have a tail, otherwise she would have been raised to the sky.
soon! The day for the mission's arrival in Beijing has arrived.
In order to show respect, officials greeted him outside the city gate early in the morning. The third prince was dressed in a python robe and looked high-spirited.
Guo Wankai was half a step behind him, and the minister of Honglu Temple and Lin Bai were also there. In addition, Qi Mobai and Li Changan, as representatives of scholars, were also brought over to round up the number of people.
Because it is said that many scholars came to Wu Dynasty.
After a while, a mighty team appeared in sight. The leader was an extremely luxurious carriage, followed by many large and small carriages. The accompanying soldiers were all burly and imposing. , there are hundreds of people.
The movement is really quite big.
At this time, the team had arrived at the foot of the city tower, and an extraordinary young man stepped out of the luxurious carriage. He looked invincible and somewhat superior to others.
"This is Gu Qiankuang, the fourth prince of the Wu Dynasty. It is said that he has great influence in the Wu Dynasty and is one of the strong contenders for the crown prince of the Wu Dynasty."
Someone was talking quietly behind him.
Li Changan has been paying attention to the scholars opposite, which is what they need to care about.
At this time, an elegant old man with gray hair and dressed as a master came to the crowd, and beside him there were several young people dressed as Confucian scholars.
In addition, there is a woman, wearing a simple and elegant robe, with a veil on her face, her appearance cannot be seen clearly.
"That is Zhou Yingkui, a famous scholar in the Wu Dynasty. He is also the superintendent of Tianli Academy. The person behind him should be..."
Lin Bai had no interest in these people at all, but Li Changan knew all about them and must have done a lot of homework.
The third prince Zhu Tai had already led a group of people to greet him.
The two sides exchanged etiquette, and that was it anyway.
Afterwards, it was Honglu Temple's turn to arrange for the envoys to stay, and Lin Bai also greeted them with a smile.
"This must be the so-called most talented person in Dali, right?"
Already far away from the number one talent?
All right!
Someone directly ignored the sarcasm in the other person's tone and said with a smile: "Prince Wu of the Wu Dynasty has given me a reward. I left the dynasty with outstanding people. Everyone is indifferent to fame and fortune. Only Lin, who is greedy for vanity, has won a little fame, which is not worth mentioning. "
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Gu Qiankuang was confused, what the hell?
This prince is just trying to attack you. You admit that you are greedy for vanity. How can I attack you?
What kind of trick is this?
All the students in the Wu Dynasty looked surprised, and the masked woman's eyes also became a little playful.
Someone said, don't you just want to find trouble and slap me in the face? As long as I'm shameless, no one can hit me in the face.
Indeed, Gu Qiankuang didn't know how to answer it even if he prepared it.
Zhou Yingkui said at this time: "Mr. Lin is really good at joking. I have long heard that there is a monster in Dali. He is talented and unruly. When I see him today, he lives up to his reputation."
If you say that, that brother will have no choice but to admit it.
Lin Bai was about to reply.
Zhou Yingkui looked past him and looked at Qi Mobai and said, "You must be Qi Chunqiu's proud disciple! Please tell me that Zhou will make a special trip to visit you soon."
Qi Mobai said seriously: "Jixia Academy is waiting for you."
wrong!
Why does this atmosphere feel like a date?
have to! Now is not the time to talk about this. The minister of Honglu Temple immediately arranged for a group of people to enter the city. Lin Bai, as the young minister of Honglu Temple, had to go back and forth.
"The most talented person in Dali is just a slippery man. He doesn't even dare to answer my prince's words."
Station.
The mission has settled down, but Gu Qiankuang is a little unhappy.
According to his plan, he was going to embarrass the most talented scholar in Dali outside the city in front of everyone, so as to give Dali scholars a chance to show off.
As a result, the other party didn't respond at all, which made him feel like he was angry for no reason.
"Your Highness, there is no need to be angry. There are plenty of opportunities."
At this time, a soldier came in and handed an envelope, "Your Highness, there is news from the other side."
Gu Qiankuang took the letter and looked at it. His eyes suddenly lit up. He saw that it was a portrait of a woman. If Lin Bai were here, he would definitely recognize that the person in the portrait was the seventh princess betrothed to him by Lao Zhu. Zhu Ziyan.
"very good!"
Gu Qiankuang's eyes showed joy.
There were two attendants beside him, and one of them said: "The seventh princess of Li Chao is born to Queen Li Chao, and is also His Majesty's favorite princess. If this matter can be accomplished, it will be of great benefit to His Highness."
"good!"
Another person echoed, "I'm afraid His Majesty Li Chao won't agree easily."
Gu Qiankuang sneered, "That's not up to them. Given Li Chao's current situation, do they have the confidence to refuse?"
"When I meet His Majesty Li Chao tomorrow, I will bring up the matter of marriage. If they want to form an alliance, they must show some sincerity."
at the same time.
In another wing of the inn, there was a stack of drafts on the desk in front of the masked woman. Arabic numerals and pinyin suddenly appeared on the drafts.
At this moment, she was looking at the letter in the book, and she made a startled sound, "Cement? Do you have a sample?"
A voice from the darkness behind him replied: "I didn't pay much attention to it at first. After I returned to Beijing, I realized it was unusual. I have sent people to collect information. I believe there will be news soon."
The masked woman nodded and murmured: "The teacher said I shouldn't come, and said he and I were on different paths, but I think he can not only invent Arabic numerals, pinyin, and refine fine salt, but he should also be good at studying things." Very deep understanding.”
"Now that this cement has been released, as well as the renderings of Ping'an County, I have a hunch that there will be great gains from this trip."
The masked woman's eyes shone.
Outside the inn, Lin Bai didn't know that he and Xiao Qi were being targeted. After a day of tossing, he just felt tired.
Sure enough, it is still a good thing to eat soft rice and be an official.
have to! Whatever you say now is in vain, prepare to run away.
At this time, he suddenly saw a familiar figure, it was the masked girl.
"Why are you here?"
Xiao Wu had no expression on his face and replied: "By order of the eldest princess, I am responsible for protecting the safety of the mission."
I see!
Lin Bai stretched out and said, "Then you stay on guard while I slip away first."
Xiao Wu said: "You are the young minister of Honglu Temple, responsible for receiving the envoys. How can you just leave?"
Lin Bai curled his lips and said: "Isn't it okay? It's just a mission from another country, that's about it. Don't be too shameless, just say goodbye!"
Just talking about someone and running away, what kind of work would you be doing if you didn't fish for work?
The corner of Xiao Wu's mouth twitched, then he looked back and then slipped away.
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