The grassland has long winters and a cold climate.
Yang Jun stood outside the camp, looking at the Wala soldiers patrolling in the distance, but his ears were always paying attention to what was going on inside the camp.
It's not that he doesn't believe in this Liu San, well, he just doesn't believe in this person!
Although, he was brought here by his eldest brother.
But it was obvious that he was not of the same mind as the Yang family.
In fact, this was the biggest reason why Yang Jun had a conflict with him in the Wala camp.
From Yang Jun's point of view, his only purpose of this trip was to rescue Yang Jie safe and sound. Therefore, after arriving in Wala, he was very anxious when he couldn't get any news from Yang Jie for several days.
This was not only reflected in Yang Jun, but also in the accompanying Yang family generals.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, Yang Jun could feel that they were also anxious.
But Liu San was different. From beginning to end, he was extremely calm.
Although Yang Jun is not good at strategy, people who stay on the battlefield for a long time will often gradually develop an intuition.
It makes no sense, but it can save lives at critical moments!
After arriving at the grassland, Yang Jun had always maintained a high degree of vigilance. He could not tell anything wrong with Liu San, but his intuition prevented him from completely trusting this person.
Yang Jun never understood why he felt this way before.
It wasn't until Liu San, or Liu Hong, revealed his identity in the tent just now that Yang Jun had a vague realization.
There is only one reason why he feels this way, and that is, this Liu Hong has never trusted him!
Of course, Yang Jun could understand that Liu Hong's status was special, and he was likely to have other more important missions, so it was impossible to treat him completely sincerely.
However, understanding is one thing, but it does not mean that Yang Jun has no grudges about it.
Because after he understood this, he immediately realized the real reason why he had always been vaguely hostile to Liu Hong.
That is, this person carries a more important mission.
To put it more bluntly, what Yang Jun wants is to rescue Yang Jie.
However, Liu Hong is different. He has his own mission. Yang Jun doesn't know what this mission is, but it must not be as simple as rescuing Yang Jie.
In fact, rescuing Yang Jie may be just a way for him to complete his mission, but it is not necessarily a necessary option.
Because of this, he was still able to remain absolutely calm even when there was no news from Yang Jie for several days.
Therefore, what ultimately angered Yang Jun was not Liu Hong's strategy of continuing to wait, but his vague intuition.
He couldn't explain it before, but now that he thought about it, his intuition actually told him one thing.
Liu Hong didn't care so much about Yang Jie's life!
This is the most fundamental difference between them. Thinking about it, this is also the reason why the eldest brother finally handed over the command of the team to him instead of Liu Hong.
Only the people from the Yang family really want to save Yang Jie the most!
Therefore, even if he knew Liu Hong's identity, Yang Jun was still very careful.
The moon was high in the sky, cold dew was rising, and Yang Jun's breath turned into white mist.
Frowning, his eyes moved from a distance to the tent behind him.
More than half an hour has passed!
There was no movement inside. If it weren't for Yang Jie's trust, he would have rushed in long ago.
After all, although Yang Jie is weak, he is not without any resistance.
Moreover, Liu Hong did not bring weapons when he went in. Even if he wanted to do something, at least Yang Jie still had time to shout loudly or make noise.
Of course, even so, Yang Jun was still slightly worried after such a long time.
No, what happened?
Just when he was hesitating whether to go in and take a look, a voice finally came from the camp.
"Second brother, come in!"
Hearing this voice, Yang Juncai breathed a sigh of relief, took two steps forward, opened the curtain, and strode in.
The first thing he noticed when he entered was that Yang Jun cast his eyes on Yang Jie. Yang Jie was still sitting in front of the eucalyptus just like when he left.
However, the difference is that Liu Hong, who was originally kneeling in front, is now standing behind Yang Jie. He is on the left and right of the strong man who originally stayed behind Yang Jie, just like an ordinary follower. .
In addition, Yang Jun glanced down and suddenly discovered that on the originally empty table, there was already a letter and an... imperial edict?
After all, Yang Jun was born in the Hou Mansion. Although he did not receive many imperial edicts, he had seen a few of the imperial edicts in the Hou Mansion.
Although compared with the official imperial edict, there is no jade axis, but this iconic yellow silk with cloud pattern and dragon-shaped dark pattern, what is it if it is not an imperial edict?
After blinking, Yang Jun raised his head in surprise and looked at Liu Hong, who was standing calmly behind Yang Jie.
Where is this kid hiding?
You know, when they were outside just now, Bodu searched each of them carefully, even the soles of their feet, but in the end, nothing was found.
Why did Yang Jie take it out immediately?
Sitting down in front of Yang Jie with doubts, Yang Jun still couldn't hold it back. He pointed at the yellow silk on the gum and asked.
"Xiaojie, what is this?"
"Of course it's what Bodu wants!"
Although he already had an answer in his mind, Yang Jun couldn't help but swallow his saliva when he saw Yang Jie writing casually.
After hesitating for a moment, Yang Jun couldn't help but continue to ask.
"What is written here that makes Bodu and Ye Xian so eager to take it away?"
Yang Jie smiled, pushed the yellow silk in front of him forward, and said.
"Second brother, why not take a look for yourself."
So, Yang Jun nodded, reached out to pick up the yellow silk in front of him, and unfolded it carefully. However, at this glance, he almost jumped up.
The content of this imperial edict is not complicated. There are two main points.
First, Bodu was conferred the title of King of Shunyi, recognized as the leader of Wara, and promised to increase the number of tributes from Wara by an additional 300 people each year.
Secondly, it is allowed to open border trade to each other, set up forays outside Datong City and other places, and use Huangdian as an agent to carry out mutual trade with various departments in Wala. Except for ironware, all other materials can be included in the scope of mutual trade.
"This this……"
Yang Jun was so shocked that he couldn't even speak clearly.
After a long time, he didn't say anything.
You must know that whether it is the canonization of Bodu as King of Shunyi or the opening of border trade to Oara, these are major events that alarm the government and the opposition.
But such a big matter was decided so hastily?
You must know that although Yang Jun is serving hard labor in Longmen Guard, he is a member of the Yang family after all, and Longmen Guard is under the jurisdiction of the Xuan Mansion. Although it is impossible to explicitly exempt him from punishment, his treatment is different from that of ordinary sinners.
At least, Yang Jun still knew the scattered news from the court.
Besides, before coming here this time, when his eldest brother saw him, he also told him that although the imperial court would not go to war, the emperor was still tough enough on foreign affairs. In this regard, Cong Yunzhun’s father personally led This can be seen from the heavy military presence in Xuanfu.
However, the imperial edict in front of us...
Yang Jun only felt that his mind was in a mess and he was stunned.
Seeing this, Yang Jie was not surprised. He leaned forward and took the yellow silk back from Yang Jun's hand.
At this time, Yang Juncai reacted, put his hand on the eucalyptus, leaned over and asked.
"Xiaojie, what on earth is going on?"
Seeing this situation, Yang Jie sighed and said.
"My second brother probably heard about me on the grassland."
"I entered the grassland this time based on His Majesty's decree, to trick Agadoerji into betraying Totuo Buhua, creating a tripartite situation in the grassland, and causing the grassland to fall into civil war in order to maintain border stability."
"However, the situation in the grassland is changing rapidly. With the deaths of Agadorji and Totuobuhua, the various Tatar departments fell apart and took advantage of the situation. If not stopped, it may be counterproductive."
"So, I took the risk and sneaked into the Turgut tribe, hoping to persuade Bedu to attack and kill Ye first. Unfortunately, Bedu was too cunning. He put forward conditions to me and asked me to send someone back to report the news, and at the same time, he sent me back to report the news. Reported his whereabouts to Ye Xian."
As he spoke, Yang Jie pointed to the yellow silk in front of him and said.
"The first of the three conditions put forward by Bodu was to confer him the title of King of Shunyi, open up mutual trade to Wala, and increase the number of tribute envoys."
"The second is to ennoble his sister Qimuge as the imperial concubine. If she gives birth to an heir in the future, she must marry Wala."
"Third, after he takes charge of Wala, Ming Dynasty will assist him in quelling the civil strife."
"These three conditions can be said to be asking for a lot of money, but in fact, what he wants is also the most critical. In fact, there is only the first one."
"With this article, Bodu can appease those Wala nobles who are loyal to Yexian."
"At least, that's what he told me at the beginning..."
Looking at Yang Jie with a sarcastic smile on his lips, Yang Jun couldn't help but frown.
He really didn't know the inside story.
Still, something wasn't right.
After thinking for a while, Yang Jun asked again.
"Xiaojie, according to what you said, if Bodu really wanted to be canonized by the Ming Dynasty, then why would he hand you over to Yexian?"
"Besides, since he has already handed you over to Ye Xian, why bother trying to get this imperial edict?"
Yang Jie sighed and said.
"It's not that I want them all, but I want them first!"
"This thing, for Bodu, is a way for him to do whatever he wants, but it is also very useful for Yexian."
"Now, after all, Wala has nominally had good relations with the Ming Dynasty. If this thing falls into Ye Xian's hands, then it will be evidence that the Ming Dynasty provoked civil strife in Wala."
"As for the uses, there are many. For example, he can give it to other grassland tribes to let them know the 'true face' of the Ming Dynasty and sow discord between the Ming Dynasty and other grassland tribes."
"For another example, the Ming Dynasty has always valued benevolence and righteousness. If this thing is confirmed, it is equivalent to encouraging Bodu to usurp the throne and kill his brother. Once this news is publicized, it will inevitably cause turmoil and discussion in the court. This situation Next, if someone else secretly guides you, then all public opinions will eventually point in the same direction..."
At this point, Yang Jie's tone was hesitant, but after hesitating for a moment, his eyes flashed, and he spoke softly.
"How can a person without virtue steal the throne of heaven?"
Yang Jun's eyes widened and he didn't speak for a long time.
Seeing this situation, Yang Jie shook his head again and said.
"Of course, these are all my guesses, but this thing is definitely of great use to Ye Xian. Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent so much effort to get it."
At this time, Yang Jun also reacted. His expression was uncertain for a while. Finally, he looked up at Yang Jie and said solemnly.
"Xiaojie, this imperial edict cannot be handed over!"
It was very difficult for Yang Jun to say this, but his tone was very firm.
After saying that, he paused, as if thinking about what to say, and after a moment, he continued.
"If what you say is true, then once this imperial edict falls into Ye Xian's hands, it will definitely cause chaos in the court."
"When the time comes, not only you and me, but also my father, eldest brother, third brother, and the Yang family will be implicated. Therefore, this imperial edict must not be handed over."
"Xiaojie, don't worry. I have just seen the defenses everywhere. Compared with the Wala Lao camp, although they are much tighter, the number of people is much smaller."
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"What I brought this time are all the elites who have been under my father and brother for many years. Bodu will not come again until tomorrow. We will take advantage of tonight to lead people to break through and we will definitely escape!"
Although he said this, at the end, Yang Jun's voice obviously lost some confidence.
However, facing the slightly excited Yang Jun, Yang Jie remained very calm, and even had a smile on his face.
At this time, he suddenly made a strange move...
That is to turn his head and look at the strong man and Liu Hong standing behind him.
However, he just looked at it and said nothing. Then, he turned his head and said to Yang Jun.
"Second brother, don't worry, take a closer look..."
As he spoke, he pushed the yellow silk spread out in front of him and put it in front of Yang Jun.
Although Yang Jun didn't know what it meant, he still looked at it intently.
However, after looking for a long time, he couldn't see anything. He hesitated for a moment and said.
"Xiaojie, do you mean to say that this is a decree, so the court will not recognize it?"
"However, even if the decree is successful, the Emperor's Seal is stamped on it after all!"
This is a decree, and there is nothing surprising about it.
After all, if such a big matter was an imperial edict issued through formal procedures, then the whole court would have exploded long ago.
However, whether it is the central edict or the final edict issued by the Sixth Section, as long as the emperor's seal is present, it can be used to make a fuss.
Therefore, Yang Jun watched for a long time and still didn't understand what Yang Jie wanted to say.
Seeing this situation, Yang Jie shook his head and said.
"Second brother has been at the border for a long time and is not familiar with the palace regulations. It is normal."
"But the second brother should at least know that there are seventeen precious seals in the palace, each of which has different uses. As a rule, the emperor should use the emperor's treasure for canonizing foreign countries and granting labor!"
As he spoke, Yang Jie pointed to the last seal of Huang Guan.
Yang Jun looked again and saw the simple words on the square seal above...the emperor's treasure!
