Until the Northland team led by Qiao Zhongguo walked out of Putian Street, the shouts of long live still persisted.
Qiao Jiaojiao finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this.
The task of welcoming the Northland Mission was a thankless task for Chunchun!
If his father had failed to appease the people just now, whether there was a stampede or an envoy from the Northern Kingdom was injured, Emperor Yong would be able to punish his father.
Even if the matter is settled, it will be even worse if the second brother just failed to suppress the rhythmic person and the people chanted the name of daddy in unison!
Fortunately, this level has now been passed, but they cannot relax yet.
Because this is just an "appetizer" given by the male protagonist, there will be more opportunities for him to become a monster during the Wanshou Festival!
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Emperor Yong was sitting in his imperial study, with Tan Hanchi at his side.
Soon, the guard who went to inquire about the news came back.
He knelt respectfully in front of the case and reported truthfully everything that had just happened on Putian Street.
When Emperor Yong heard that some people were shouting "General Qiao", his expression did not change.
However, Tan Hanchi, who was observing meticulously from the sidelines, still found that the corners of Emperor Yong's mouth were slightly tightened and his eyes were gloomy.
When the guard then said that the people on Putian Street shouted long live, the scene was huge and exciting, the corners of Emperor Yong's mouth suddenly relaxed and slowly rose.
Tan Hanchi saw this, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Putian Street is not far from the palace. At this time, lingering sounds may still be heard outside the palace."
Emperor Yong stood up immediately after hearing this, looking very interested.
"Let's go out and listen."
Emperor Yong strode out of the imperial study, looking beyond Zhu Wa into the distance. Sure enough, he could still vaguely hear the sound of rising to the sky.
When Tan Hanchi saw this, he immediately complimented him and said, "All the people have expressed their wishes and expressed their feelings. It can be seen that the Holy One is a wise king and a holy Lord, and he is a blessing to the world."
No one doesn't like to hear good words, even Emperor Yong is no exception.
His brows were stretched, the corners of his mouth were raised, and he seemed to be in a very good mood.
Tan Hanchi looked at the opportunity and then spoke carefully: "Your Majesty, you asked me a few days ago what the purpose of the Northern Kingdom mission was. I couldn't answer it at the time, but now I have an idea."
Emperor Yong raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, with a curious look on his face.
"Oh? Come and listen, Aiqing."
Tan Hanchi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I just heard what the guards said. The envoy from the Northern Kingdom allowed the people to scold and push him on Putian Street without saying a word in return."
"But according to my understanding, the people in the North are reckless, brave and aggressive. Their behavior today seems to be against common sense, right?"
Emperor Yong nodded lightly, and after a while he suddenly said meaningfully: "Maybe it's because the leader of the team is Qiao Aiqing."
Tan Hanchi nodded immediately, "Your Majesty, this is where the weirdness lies!"
Emperor Yong tilted his head when he heard this and finally became interested.
"Oh? What do you say?"
Tan Hanchi looked serious and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, if you want to say who the people of the North hate the most, it is Master Qiao."
"Master Qiao is leading the team today. With the blood feud between them, how come the people from the Northern Kingdom cooperate obediently?"
"What's more, the crowd has been heated just now, which is the best time to stir up trouble. Once the envoys of the Northern Kingdom are injured in the capital, won't they be able to use this to pursue threats and cause trouble with us?"
Emperor Yong's eyes darkened slightly, "What exactly does Tan Aiqing want to say?"
At this time, Tan Hanchi bowed deeply to Emperor Yong and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Your Majesty, I would venture to guess that this Northern Kingdom mission...may be just for Lord Qiao!"
"It has been nearly fifteen years since the Northern Kingdom and our country stopped fighting. During these fifteen years, the Northern Kingdom has been recuperating and recuperating."
"Now if they want to make a comeback, Master Qiao must be their number one thorn in the side."
When Emperor Yong heard this, his expression was unclear.
At this time, Tan Hanchi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I am bold and want to make a bet with you."
Emperor Yong was slightly startled when he heard this, but then showed interest, "Bet with me? Tan Aiqing, no one in the civil and military circles of this dynasty has ever bet with me."
Tan Hanchi also laughed, "Thanks to Your Majesty's high regard and respect, now I want to be the first person to make a bet with Your Majesty. Is Your Majesty willing to give me this opportunity?"
Emperor Yong's interest was completely piqued. He thought for a moment and then asked: "What does Aiqing want to bet with me?"
Tan Hanchi said loudly: "Let's bet on the purpose of this northern mission."
"I bet that the purpose of their trip is to get rid of Lord Qiao, and the method is... to give the Holy Lord eye drops to make the Holy Lord suspicious of Lord Qiao!"
"Of course, Your Majesty, you are extremely wise, so you will not be fooled by the tricks of the Northern Mission. I am just playing a trick with you, hoping to get a reward from you in disguise."
When Tan Hanchi said these words, he also tried his best and played all kinds of tricks.
He first flattered Emperor Yong with a few words, then elicited the intention of the Northern Kingdom envoy, and then made Emperor Yong feel more novel by making a bet.
Emperor Yong asked, and he praised Emperor Yong again in a moderate way, and finally ended with a joke, attributing the gamble to his "little greed" and covering up his true purpose.
After all, he worked so hard just to keep Qiao Zhongguo, a loyal minister of the Yong Dynasty!
Even if Emperor Yong doesn't agree, he has already given a hint, which can be regarded as achieving his goal.
After that, no matter what tricks the northern envoys played, as long as they were targeting Qiao Zhongguo, Emperor Yong would definitely be on guard because of what he said today!
At this time, Emperor Yong thought carefully and nodded.
"Since Aiqing is so confident, it doesn't matter if I bet with you."
"I want to see if those thieves from the North are really so audacious and have come all the way to get in front of me!"
When Tan Hanchi heard this, his face showed real joy.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. You have given me the capital to brag to my colleagues."
Emperor Yong looked at Tan Hanchi with a smile on his face and had to admit in his heart that Tan Hanchi was indeed a wonderful man.
He entered officialdom through the imperial examination and had outstanding literary talent, but he did not have the aloofness and pride that scholars are accustomed to.
He is smart, quick-witted, eloquent, and able to judge the situation. He is the most satisfactory minister to him over the years.
Looking at all the young people in the dynasty, it seems that only Qiao Tianjing can be on par with him.
It's a pity that Qiao Tianjing is a member of the Qiao family, but he cannot become a close minister.
"Tell me, dear, if you win, what reward do you want?"
Tan Hanchi "hesitated" for a moment when he heard this, and then said with a smile: "Your Majesty, whatever you reward is good."
Emperor Yong saw Tan Hanchi's hesitation, his thoughts changed slightly, and he suddenly said: "Are you still interested in the young lady from the Yan Kingdom's family?"
Tan Hanchi's face felt "panic" for a moment, but he quickly calmed down and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, I come from a humble background and dare not climb high."
When Emperor Yong heard this, his expression turned serious.
"You are my close minister, and I can give you infinite honor, no matter how high you are or not."
"I have considered this matter in my mind. If you really win the bet, I will give you an explanation."
Tan Hanchi suddenly raised his head when he heard this, his face was "flattered", and even his voice "unconsciously" became a little louder.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Yong smiled lightly.
What he loves to see most is the grateful look of his ministers.
Just at this time, someone from the palace came to report, and Qiao Zhongguo led the envoys from the North Kingdom to wait at the gate of the palace.
Emperor Yong waved his hand: "Xuan, go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony."
Tan Hanchi hurriedly followed up, a faint light flashing in his eyes...
