Pei Boxi was lost. Although he had no worries about food and clothing in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and occasionally he could get some pocket money to go shopping, but the country was no longer a country, and he had no home, so how could he be happy?
Hu usurped the throne, but there was no movement in the Ming Dynasty. He repeatedly requested, but received no response, and he could not even see Zhu Yunwen's face.
Day after day, Pei Boxi used alcohol more than once to drown his sorrows and escape from reality.
After waking up from a hangover, Pei Boxi raised his hand to support his forehead, stood up and poured a cup of tea. As soon as he took a sip, a voice came from outside the door: "Envoy Pei, please come to the palace immediately to see the saint."
Pei Boxi was shocked, and his mind suddenly came to his senses. He opened the door and looked at Lu Song, the ambassador of the joint embassy, and said in surprise: "Seriously? I'll go right away!"
Lu Song covered his nose with his sleeves, looked at Pei Boqi with a frown, and said, "If you go like this, I'm afraid you won't be able to get in through the palace gate. If you can't drink, don't drink. If you drink too much, you'll vomit on yourself. What does that mean?"
Pei Boxi lowered his head and looked at himself, feeling nauseous. He quickly apologized, went back to the room, washed briefly, changed clothes, and then went out.
"Ambassador, do you have any clues about the incident at Dai Wang's Mansion?"
Pei Boxi asked.
Lu Song knew clearly that Pei Boxi wanted to ask about the prisoners in Annan, the Prince's Palace. After Guangxi defeated Hu Du's army, some prisoners were taken to the capital, and naturally they entered the homes of princes and ministers.
As an old minister of the Annan Chen family, Pei Boxi cherished his homeland and sympathized with his fellow tribesmen, and wanted to rescue these captives, but unfortunately no one paid attention to him. To the Ming Dynasty, Pei Boxi was an insignificant person. Not to mention him, not even the King of the Annan Chen family cared about him.
"Prisoners of war are slaves. This is a court regulation. There is nothing I can do about it."
Lu Song was very embarrassed. He was not an official in the capital at all. How could he go to the Prince Dai's Mansion for Pei Boxi and tell Zhu Gui to hand over the Annan prisoners to Pei Boxi.
If Zhu Gui didn't let the dogs eat him, he would let the Annan slaves maim him. Even though Pei Boxi urged him many times, Lu Song didn't dare to go there.
Pei Boxi gritted his teeth secretly, these people would not help him at all.
When the country is weak, people are also humble!
Wuying Palace.
After Pei Boxi saluted, he raised his head slightly and looked at Zhu Yunwen, who was processing documents. This young and promising emperor was the ruler of the Ming Dynasty, and Annan's fate would also be decided by him.
Zhu Yunwen closed the document and said to Pei Boxi: "I remember you said that after Hu Jishao plotted to usurp the throne and slaughtered the Chen family, the Ming Dynasty, as the suzerain country, should make the decision for the Chen family."
Pei Boqi nodded heavily, with tears in his eyes: "The Hu family has stolen the country. As the suzerain state, it is necessary to send troops to support the orthodoxy! The old minister Pei Boqi represents countless people in Annan and implores the heaven to send troops!"
Zhu Yunwen signaled Pei Boqi to get up and asked: "Among the Chen family, is there anyone named Chen Tianping?"
Pei Boxi was inexplicably surprised. Looking at Zhu Yunwen's expression, he immediately understood something and shouted quickly: "Yes, yes, Chen Tianping is the grandson of Chen Shengzong, the son of Chen Mingzong, and is undoubtedly the grandson of the former Prince Annan. I wonder where he is?"
Chen Tianping is still alive!
Pei Boxi was very excited. As long as the Chen family's princes and grandsons come to the Ming Dynasty and personally request the Ming Dynasty to send troops, they will definitely have more hope than themselves. When the time comes, they will repeat the Chen family and Annan will be determined.
Zhu Yunwen walked towards Pei Boxi and said: "The Dusi of Guangxi heard in the mountains that someone in the Canglan Kingdom claimed to be Chen Tianping, after the Chen family. I have sent an order to the Dusi of Yunnan to send envoys to the Canglan Kingdom and bring Chen Tianping to the capital. .”
Pei Boxi was so excited that he thanked him quickly.
Zhu Yunwen smiled easily and said: "Annan is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. If such a shocking event happened, how could the Ming Dynasty ignore it? It's just that what you said is different from what Hu said now, and I can't make a decision. If we rush to raise troops and prove that the matter is false, Where is the prestige of the Ming Dynasty? If the Ming Dynasty wants to send troops, it must have enough evidence."
Pei Boqi wiped the corners of his eyes
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With tears streaming down his face, he said: "The sage Ming Lord cares about Zhou Xiang, and foreign ministers admire him. But he is worried about the people of Annan, and it is difficult for me to sleep day and night."
Zhu Yunwen praised: "You are a loyal minister of Annan. Please wait in the capital. If nothing happens, Chen Tianping will arrive in the capital early next year. At that time, he will confront Annan's envoys and confirm your identity before the Ming Dynasty can take action. "
The Canglan Kingdom is far away from the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and Chen Tianping is still a semi-missing person. If it goes well, it will be considered a cross-border population movement. If it doesn't go well, he will have to engage in cross-border smuggling, which will not be possible in a month or two, not to mention there are still Time on the road.
Pei Boxi also knew that things could not be rushed. Seeing that the Chen family in Annan was expected to recover, he calmed down and said, "The foreign minister has a merciless request."
Zhu Yunwen asked: "But what about the Annan prisoners of war?"
Pei Boxi nodded repeatedly and said: "Those prisoners of war were only coerced by the Hu family to invade the Ming Dynasty. The heaven should be broad-minded and let them live, so that they can be famous and famous throughout the ages."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Pei Boxi seriously and said: "The good reputation of the Ming Dynasty is only given to friends, not enemies. It is also good for the enemies to hear the bad reputation of the Ming Dynasty, lest they do not understand what awe is."
"But Sergeant Annan is innocent!"
Pei Boxi was a little anxious.
Zhu Yunwen's tone became cold and stern, and he said: "In the avalanche, not a single snowflake is innocent. Their hands are stained with the blood of the soldiers and civilians of the Ming Dynasty. They will spend the rest of their lives to repay. I am already magnanimous. Otherwise, I will give them to Zhang Fu how?"
"Zhang Fu?"
Pei Boxi looked a little pale.
The reputation of the massacre of Zhang Fu had already spread beyond the mountains of 100,000 people and spread all over the country. Pei Boxi came from the south, how could he not know about Zhang Fu's murder and surrender.
Zhu Yunwen's meaning was very clear. The Annan prisoners of war could either continue to be slaves or be chopped off. There was no room for negotiation.
Pei Boxi felt weak, but there was nothing he could do.
Plop!
Pei Boxi knelt down.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Pei Boxi and saw that he took out crumpled banknotes from his sleeves, and took out some copper coins. He also took off the worthless jade pendant from his waist, groped all over his body, and then Hats and coats were taken off.
This is Wuying Palace. Why are you taking off your clothes? If you want to be a gangster, go to the Qinhuai River...
Zhu Yunwen was very puzzled. Pei Boxi looked down at his pants. After all, he was still a little ashamed and didn't unbutton his pants. Otherwise, he would probably be pulled out and slapped a hundred times.
"My sage, the lord of heaven, I am willing to give everything I have in exchange for the freedom of a prisoner of war."
Pei Boqi was pitiful and his old face was pale.
Zhu Yunwen was shocked.
Undoubtedly, the Pei Boxi in front of him is a small character, a small person, but he is such a person, but he is a loyal minister of Annan. He does not have the capital to save a country, but he wants to use all his resources to save even one person!
His lofty morals and respectable sentiments made Zhu Yunwen, who was about to refuse, hesitate. He looked down at the clothes and scattered money on the ground and said, "Since you have made an offer, it would be unkind for me not to agree." , tell me, who do you want?"
After Pei Boxi knelt down and worshiped, he said: "Ruan Yuantai."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Gu Sanshen at the door.
Gu Sanshen explained: "This man is a slave of the Prince Dai's Mansion. He is only fourteen years old and is the youngest among the Annan prisoners of war."
Save a child?
Zhu Yunwen accepted Pei Boxi's things and waved him back.
When Gu Sanshen saw Zhu Yunwen staring at the pile of messy and worthless things, he didn't dare to disturb him and just stayed with him quietly.
"This person cannot be used by the Ming Dynasty..."
Zhu Yunwen sighed softly.
A cold light flashed in Gu Sanshen's eyes. What does the emperor mean by these words? he
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Do you want to recruit Pei Boxi, or do you want to kill Pei Boxi? It cannot be used by the Ming Dynasty, and it cannot be returned to Annan. Is that what it means?
"Zheng He offended many people?"
Zhu Yunwen picked up a memorial and said.
Gu Sanshen nodded and said: "Deputy Commander Zheng strictly inspects the ships. Any ships that cannot withstand the sea wind will not be allowed to go to sea. There are many businessmen in Taicang Prefecture who are waiting for the imperial court to make this trip happen."
Zhu Yunwen threw the memorial aside and sneered: "Considering their lives, they actually became enemies, and their interests convinced many officials. Just leave this matter to Zheng He and let the coastal guards keep an eye on it. If If any caravan goes out to sea without permission, we will stop them."
"According to the order."
Gu Sanshen agreed.
Zhu Yunwen thought for a while and then gave another instruction: "This voyage is not only about trade, but more importantly, garrisoning. Tell Zheng He that I will personally see the soldiers off."
Gu Sanshen was a little moved.
Zhu Yunwen understood that this group of people would be stationed in the army for three years, thousands of miles away from their homeland, and they would inevitably be mentally helpless. If they were given a little strength before they left, they could be supported to some extent.
"How is the situation with the White Lotus Sect going?"
Zhu Yunwen changed the topic.
Gu Sanshen reported: "The secret order has been conveyed to various places. At present, we have captured three White Lotus protectors, five Vajras, two previous saints, and more than 300 White Lotus followers. No trace of the Buddha Mother has been found yet, but we have grasped it. An important piece of information."
"oh?"
Zhu Yunwen was very interested.
Gu Sanshen said in a deep voice: "After the execution, a protector explained that the Buddha Mother wanted to unify the scattered White Lotus Sect in various places, and decided to hold a meeting in Fengyang Mansion after the autumn harvest in October. The specific location has not yet been determined. "
"Fengyang, is this person too courageous?"
Zhu Yunwen was a little surprised.
Fengyang was the birthplace of the old Zhu family. Zhu Yuanzhang was very nostalgic for the past, even to the point of disregarding its feasibility. He once wanted to build a capital city in his hometown of Fengyang, which would cost a lot of money, take a long time, and consume a lot of people. However, In the end, it became an unfinished Zhongdu.
Regardless of whether it's unfinished or not, at least Lao Zhu didn't raise funds and didn't owe anyone a real estate certificate. Now the Buddha Mother wants to go to Zhongdu to cause trouble, which is a bit confusing.
"Secretly control Zhongdu. It would be great if we could catch all the White Lotus bandit leaders."
Zhu Yunwen ordered.
Gu Sanshen said confidently: "As long as the Buddha Mother steps into Fengyang, the security department will not let her leave again!"
Zhu Yunwen looked at the energetic Gu Sanshen, nodded with satisfaction, and suddenly said: "I heard that you have another daughter?"
Gu Sanshen's face suddenly turned dark, and he said aggrievedly: "My mother-in-law is not living up to expectations. This is her fourth child and she is still a daughter."
Zhu Yunwen laughed and said, "My daughter is considerate. You have worked hard for more than a year. Now that you have taken care of the Buddha Mother, I will grant you two months' leave to spend time with your wife and children."
Gu Sanshen quickly thanked him, and seeing that there was nothing else to do, he bowed and left.
When he was about to reach the Wenhua Gate, Gu Sanshen's eyes narrowed slightly. Two eunuchs carrying a box appeared behind him and wanted to leave the palace. However, this big box was not covered properly, and there was still a big gap exposed. There are two pairs of eyes inside looking at the outside...
Gu Sanshen covered his forehead, decided that he didn't see anything, and hurriedly ran out of Wenhua Gate.
Sure enough, the guard stopped the chamberlain. Even if the chamberlain took out his badge, it was of no avail. The guard insisted on opening the box and checking it. The servant opened the box with a sad face, then winked at the guard and said, "Look, it's just a box of clothes, no one..."
The guard looked at the "clothes" that bowed his head inside. Just when he was about to speak, Xu Yingxu came over and said, "If there is anything to check on the clothes, let them go..."
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