The patrol censor was arrested, and Miao Jiang planned to rebel. This heavy news reached the capital, and the peaceful court suddenly exploded again.
Jiajing closed his eyes slightly, feeling very sad and angry. I have only had a few good days, and you are starting to mess with me again. What a mess!
Am I not tolerant enough to the Miao people? You are harboring the White Lotus Sect, I pretend not to know. You are hooking up with Tatars, I pretend not to know.
What kind of tripartite alliance are you planning? I still pretend not to know! What does this amount to? It's like a concubine of mine, first raising a pretty boy, then seducing the groom, and finally having a fucking threesome!
I have pretended to be ignorant and endured all these things that even Wu Dalang wanted to do with a kitchen knife. Now you actually jump out and want to rebel against me?
Seeing Jiajing's expression, Yan Song was the first to stand up and express his position. He was even more sad and angry than Jiajing, and his attitude was very tough.
"Long live, Miao territory is so arrogant. If the court does not wipe it out, where is the majesty and dignity?" Ding Rukui glanced at Yan Song in surprise. This old guy has always been a peacemaker. The Tatars even hit him under the nose. He You still don't agree to go out to fight in the city. What happened this time?
Before Ding Rukui could say anything, Pan Huang, the Minister of Household Affairs, started crying.
"Long live, the great chieftain and the imperial court have always lived in peace. Although there are occasional disobediences to the king, in this barbaric land, there are few etiquette and education, so there should be no disobedience. This incident happened suddenly, and I thought there must be something fishy in it. We should carefully investigate and plan the activities. Otherwise, the Miao territory is remote and the roads are difficult to travel. The mobilization of large armies, labor and troops, and waste of material resources. Mr. Xiao learned from the word test that there is a danger of great famine this year, so we must take precautions!" Yan Song was furious! , I thought to myself that Ding Rukui was fine, she and I had already broken up with each other, Pan Huang, you have always been a fence-sitter, how come you suddenly dare to oppose me?
The atmosphere was ruined by Xiao Feng! In fact, Pan Huang didn't want to go against Yan Song, but he was really in trouble.
In the past few years, the imperial court had been troubled internally and externally, and had taken turns fighting Tatars, Japanese pirates, pirates, and Jurchens, all of which cost money!
Jiajing was devoted to Taoism, Yan Song was only concerned with party fighting, Yan Shifan was desperately trying to make money, and the family was under heavy pressure to support them.
The Ming Dynasty did not do business with foreign countries. How could it withstand such a torment just by relying on land tax? After Xiao Feng entered the court, he reached a relatively fair trade with the Tatars, cracked down on the Japanese pirates along the coast, and significantly reduced the royal family's support. Pan Huang finally saved some money, but hearing that there was going to be another war inevitably made his liver hurt. .
As the Minister of War, although Ding Rukui agreed with Pan Huang's words in his heart, this position was only suitable for leading battles and not for peace, otherwise he would be questioned as an incompetent softie.
So Ding Rukui simply lowered his head in thought and did not take the initiative to speak. And he secretly planned that if Banzai asked, he would say that what the two adults said made sense and was being weighed.
Unexpectedly, Jiajing didn't ask him any questions at all, but skipped him and turned his attention to Xiao Feng.
"Junior brother, what do you think?" Xiao Feng said slowly: "What the two adults said makes sense..." Ding Rukui was stunned, why are you stealing my lines? Long live ask me again later, what should I say!
"But I agree more with Mr. Pan's opinion. Under normal circumstances, when the Tatars and Japanese pirates were having such fierce quarrels in the past, the big chieftains did not rebel. There is no reason for them to rebel now. At this time, the Japanese pirates were suppressed, and the Tatars People are restrained by the mutual market, which is definitely not a good opportunity for Miao Jiang to rebel. It was Xiao Qin who captured Hai Rui, but it may not be the will of the chieftain. Xiao Qin intends to let people come back to report the news, just to test the reaction of the court. If If the imperial court rashly sent troops to the Miao territory, the people in the Miao territory must have thought that the court really wanted to encircle and suppress the Miao territory. Instead, Xiao Qin's lie came true." Yan Song immediately expressed his objection: "Master Xiao, I am the censor of the Ming Dynasty. Although my official position is low, But he is patrolling the four directions on behalf of the emperor, and the governors of various places still need courtesy. Now they are captured by the Miao barbarians. If they are not deterred by the heavenly soldiers, where will the face of the Ming Dynasty be, and where will the dignity of the court be?" Xiao Feng glanced at Yan Song: "The Tatars were When they reached the vicinity of the capital, Long Live and Ding Shangshu advocated sending out troops to fight, while Master Yan advocated holding back the troops. At that time, Master Yan could calm down in such a big scene. Why can't he lose his temper today after arresting a patrol censor? " Yan Song was furious and pointed at Xiao Feng, but he didn't know how to respond. He had already raised his hand and couldn't put it down, so he pointed at Xiao Feng, and the scene was silent for a while.
Jiajing was actually a little embarrassed. He agreed with what Pan Huang and Xiao Feng said, but he had to consider what Yan Song said.
After all, I have become more independent in the past two years. I no longer only care about cultivating Taoism and don’t care about my external reputation. My fortune in the Ming Dynasty is booming and my reputation is getting better and better. I cannot lose face!
This is the wonder of the human heart. If a person is used to being bullied or scolded, he will gradually get used to it.
But when a person regains his self-esteem, he will suddenly become very sensitive, fearing that others will look down on him. Xiao Feng is very clear about Jiajing's psychology, and he is also willing to protect this sensitivity.
The most terrifying thing for an emperor is to completely give up his reputation and not care about other people's opinions. Then there is no bottom line.
So Xiao Feng nodded: "Brother, don't raise troops yet, but order the troops near the Miao border to prepare for war and prepare for dispatch at any time. I will go to the Miao border to see if I can get Hai Rui back. In this way, It's the best of both worlds." Yan Song sneered and said, "If Mr. Xiao can rely on his sharp tongue to get Yushi Hai back, that would be a great achievement. But whether it is a big chieftain or the White Lotus Sect, since he dares Taking Hai Rui abducted was an open conspiracy, how could it be so easy to let Hai Rui go?" Jiajing had an overwhelming trust in Xiao Feng and nodded repeatedly: "If this is the case, it would be best. If Miao Jiang demands it, As long as it's not excessive, you can make your own decision." Yan Song is also very satisfied with the result. Xiao Feng wants to go to Miao territory, where is that place?
Hu Zongxian was so cunning that he was framed and kicked away. Now that Xiao Qin has kidnapped Hai Rui and explicitly stated that he wants to rebel, how can he look down upon the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court?
What's more, the White Lotus Sect has a deep hatred for Xiao Feng. Xiao Qin might just go on a rampage and kill Xiao Feng on the spot!
Thinking of this, Yan Song quickly cut off Xiao Feng's retreat, fearing that Xiao Feng would suddenly retreat.
"As an official, Mr. Xiao is loyal to the country. As a junior brother of Long Live, he is worried about Long Live. He is truly a model for the imperial court and a model for all officials!" Xiao Feng glanced at Yan Song and knew that this old duck was trying to praise him. It has to be high, and if the ladder is removed, even if I want to jump down, I will break my leg and sprain my foot.
Xiao Feng returned to the house and asked Qiao Niang to help him prepare his luggage for going out. He didn't dare to tell her what he was going to do. He only said that he was going south.
People in the mansion knew that he was going on a long journey, so they came running over one after another, some asking, some giving instructions, and some barking.
During the chaos, the princess angrily broke in with Ru Hua.
"Why didn't you tell me that you were going to Miaojiang? Do you want to kill me if you didn't take me with you on such a long journey?" Xiao Feng smiled: "Don't scare yourself, you are much better now. It's been a month." There will be no problem if you don’t take medicine within this period. I promise, I’ll be back in a month.”
"No! I want to follow!" Xiao Feng shook his head: "No, you can't follow this time, it's too dangerous."
"Why, last time I went to the south to fight, I went with you. It's just a small Miao territory. Is it more powerful than the Japanese pirates?" Xiao Fengxin said that I took you last time for fishing. Now the White Lotus Sect is almost finished. No need. Caught.
What's more, Miaojiang is the enemy's home base, and I won't be accompanied by a large army this time. My brother Qin is salivating over you. What if he succeeds?
"If I say no, I won't. If you stay alone in the house, you can come and live there after I leave. Go ahead."
"I want to go, I have to go. If you don't take me, I will go to my father!"
"If you dare to go to senior brother to complain, I will ask Tao Zhongwen to find a way to make my saliva into a pill for you to eat!" After defeating the enemy with one move, the princess stopped shouting and sat next to her and began to wipe her tears. Xiaoxue and Zhang Yunqing couldn't smell the tea. Xiang, gathered around the princess to comfort her, and Qiao Niang looked at Xiao Feng worriedly.
"Master, I heard from Capt. An that there is a rebellion in Miao territory. Do you want to lead troops to fight?" Xiao Feng smiled: "No, the war is not that easy to fight. I'm going to see my relatives, by the way. Just ask him for something." Qiao Niang knew that Xiao Feng was afraid that everyone would worry, so she didn't ask further questions. She just stuffed clothes into the bag one by one, and finally gave Xiao Feng another round thing. look.
Xiao Feng looked at the textile like this collar and asked in surprise: "Is this knitted for Wangcai?" Qiao Niang pursed her lips and smiled, and whispered: "It is knitted for the master to put around his neck." Xiao Feng didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I'm not cold, why do I put on such a neck collar?" Qiao Niang said softly: "An Captor and Zhang Wuxin both said that people from the White Lotus Sect like to scratch their throats when killing people. I think of the Captor's gloves. I was invulnerable, so I asked him what material it was made of. The war catcher said that there was a black gold thread inside the glove, but even if there was no black gold thread, the glove itself was made of tiger tendon and human hair, and it was extremely tough, otherwise it would not have been able to tolerate the black gold thread. . I asked Zhang Tianci to buy tiger tendon for me, and woven it with human hair, silk and linen thread. I have seen fabrics with scissors, and they can’t be cut easily." Xiao Feng was moved, but looked at Qiao Niang. His face turned red, so he didn't specifically praise him, but was just a little curious.
"Tiger tendons are so thick, how can we weave cloth?" Qiao Niang said about her profession, forgetting her shyness: "The tiger tendons are dry when they are brought back. They need to be soaked in warm water and then dried in the shade. Then find a bamboo craftsman. Use a bamboo knife to break it open bit by bit, then knead and scrape it repeatedly until it is as thick as silk. Then tan it and mix it with other materials. When I was in Jiangnan, there was an embroidery workshop next door. Those embroiderers could make any material, so I gave them I've beaten you before." Xiao Feng smiled and put the collar around his neck. The tiger tendons were tanned with elasticity and acted like some rubber bands. They were not loose or tight around the neck and were quite warm.
Xiao Feng looked in the mirror, his robe was on the outside, and the neckband actually had the visual effect of a turtleneck, making him look even more handsome.
This damn post-80s aesthetic. When the princess had cried enough, Xiao Feng comforted her again, and then asked people to find Zhang Wuxin and An Qingyue, and told them apologetically that the honeymoon was coming to an end and Zhang Wuxin had to go on a business trip with me.
Zhang Wuxin was so happy that his joy was beyond words, which made An Qingyue very dissatisfied and looked at Zhang Wuxin with big eyes.
"What, are you wronged by living in my house? Or are you wronged by marrying me? Are you so happy when you hear that you are going out?" Zhang Wuxin quickly shook his head: "No, no, no, my father-in-law's family treated me very well, but it's just a man How can he stay at home all day long when his ambitions are all over the place?" An Qingyue stared at Zhang Wuxin for a long time, not sure what his ambitions were all over the place. It would be fine if it was just a fight... During dinner, Zhan Feiyun Came over: "Brother Xiao, I heard that you are going to the Miao Territory. Xiao Qin's kung fu is too high and he is in his hometown. I'm afraid it's not enough for Wu Xin to be alone. I'll go with you too." Xiao Feng hesitated for a moment, and he In fact, I also want to bring Zhan Feiyun with me, but Zhan Feiyun is the head catcher of the Ministry of Justice after all, unlike Zhang Wuxin, who is an idle errand. He calls him frequently, fearing that the Yan Party will take the opportunity to make a fuss.
He was not afraid of the Yan Party impeaching him, but Zhang Juzheng had just taken office and he had not many people under his command. Zhan Feiyun transferred them. If the Yan Party arranged for someone to be the head catcher, Zhang Juzheng would be left out.
Zhan Feiyun quickly added: "Master Zhang has already sent a memorial to Long Live, and the Ministry of Punishment has temporarily arranged for arrests. Long Live also agreed." Xiao Feng nodded: "That's fine. Originally, I planned to ask Lu Bing for a few more With the two of you as the royal guards accompanying me, I don’t have to take so many people with me.” The next morning, the imperial envoy Xiao Feng officially set off, and the entire Xiao Mansion came out to give him a warm farewell. The Princess Mansion closed the door tightly to express disdain.
Liu Tong stood across the street, but he didn't give any instructions this time because he felt that compared to Jiangnan, Miaojiang was a safer place with not many entertainment venues.
The onlookers' attention was focused on Xiao Feng's neck, and they were led into a new wave of fashion.
"What is that thing around Mr. Xiao's neck? It looks very handsome!"
"I don't know. He looks so handsome with such a black collar lined in his white robe!"
"I don't know where I bought it. Let's see if it is available in Tianci Embroidery Room."
"Why do I feel like it's on a dog leash..."
"You are so... reckless. What does Mr. Xiao wear have to do with a dog? You are clearly jealous!"
"What am I jealous of? Tell me what I am jealous of?"
"You have no neck!"
"... Damn it, I'll punch you!" In order to rush for time, Xiao Feng did not pretend to be an imperial envoy. He took Zhang Wuxin and Zhan Feiyun, as well as dozens of guards sent by the court, and drove straight to the Miao border.
When he arrived at the General Military Mansion, Chen Tianyu was so excited that tears filled his eyes. He had taken the blame, and he could finally step back from the limelight.
He had made up his mind, no matter what Xiao Feng said, he would just say: "Your Excellency is wise!" Xiao Feng glanced at the sumptuous Jie Feng Xichen banquet, and then at Chen Tianyu.
Chen Tianyu was worried and didn't know what Mr. Xiao's temper was like. When the previous imperial envoys and censors came, he was extremely rich.
As a result, when Hai Rui came, he was in trouble and almost impeached. I heard that Hai Rui was recommended by Master Xiao. Do they have similar tempers?
But I heard that Mr. Xiao is known as the richest man in the capital, so he won't be as poor as Hai Rui...
"Your food is pretty good, haven't you been scolded by Hai Rui a lot?" When Chen Tianyu saw Xiao Feng sitting down and using chopsticks, his heart suddenly returned to his stomach, and he felt extremely aggrieved.
"Your Excellency, you are wise! I have been guarding the Miao territory for many years and I have never dared to do anything wrong. I only eat and drink a little. Yushi Hai wants to impeach me, saying that my salary is not enough to eat and drink like this." Xiao Feng smiled and took Zhan Fei with him. Yun and Zhang Wuxin were in a hurry, and they started talking about business after they had eaten.
"Hai Rui must have ignored your advice and been operating inside the wall."
"Your Excellency is wise! This is indeed the case. Just persuade him to send someone to do it. He will impeach me!"
"In the days after Hai Rui was arrested, there shouldn't be much movement on the other side of the wall. He probably hasn't betrayed the court yet."
"Sir, you are wise! It's very peaceful on the other side of the wall. I haven't heard of any disturbance among the people. I think Master Hai is still insisting!"
"After Hai Rui was arrested, his family did not come to see you. Please send troops to rescue him."
"My lord is wise! I have never made such a request. I heard that the Miao people sent people to the old lady to persuade Hai Rui to surrender, but the old lady wrote a righteous song to her."
"Send someone to post the message. Let's go to the separation wall tomorrow and meet and talk to the big toast to see what he wants to do."
"Your Majesty... I can't help it. With your rich body, how can you venture into danger? You should invite the chieftain to come to the General Military Mansion to talk!" Xiao Feng smiled: "I guess you must have invited Hai Rui after he was arrested. Big Toast, he must have invited you, but you two refused to go to each other’s territory, right?”
"Your Excellency is wise! Miao Jiang has made it clear that he has rebellious intentions. As the commander-in-chief, how can he abandon the city and venture into dangerous places?" Xiao Feng nodded: "You are right to be careful, but the other party will also be careful. Therefore, the separation wall is the best meeting place, and it is fair to both parties. You only need to bring soldiers with you for protection, and I will come out to talk to him. If the situation is not right, you can just lead the troops and rush up." Chen Tianyu felt relieved. Hurry up and make arrangements.
That night, the person who posted the post also came back and said that the big toast agreed to talk. The next day, Xiao Feng led his guards in front, and Chen Tianyu led two thousand soldiers and horses behind to hold down the formation, and came to the separation wall in a mighty manner.
There are two worlds inside and outside the wall. There are few trees outside the wall and the roads are wide and flat. There are lush trees inside the separation wall, and you can't see five steps away, but there are all small paths.
This is due to the segregation policy over the years. The trees outside the wall were gradually cut down and the roads were repaired, but such behavior was rarely done inside the wall. One was due to lack of financial resources, and the other was to deliberately retain the natural barrier to the Ming army.
Just like this, Xiao Feng and his guards had been waiting outside the wall for a while, and then there was movement in the jungle inside the wall, and a dozen people slowly walked out.
Except for the big chieftain and Xiao Qin, the rest were all women, young and handsome, with the unique health and wildness of Miao girls, which made the guards behind them couldn't help but look at them more.
Chen Tianyu, who was following far behind and watching with a telescope, changed his expression drastically and picked up a loudspeaker to loudly remind Xiao Feng.
"Sir, be careful, those are priests from Miao territory, they are Gu girls!"
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