Pei Boxi was relieved and Chen Tianping smiled.
When the Ming Emperor gets angry, the Hu family and his son will definitely tremble and surrender. If he abdicates the throne and gives up the country, there will still be a way for him to survive. If he resists to the end and does not hesitate to fight, then he will hit an egg with an egg against a stone, and there is still hope for the restoration of the country by then.
Zhu Yunwen hosted a banquet in honor of Chen Tianping and Pei Boxi, asked some innocuous questions, and then arranged music and dance to soothe their injured hearts.
Huitong Pavilion.
Ambassador Lu Song is checking the accounts. It is important to know that when these foreign envoys or missions come to Ming Dynasty, their clothing, food, housing and transportation must be jointly taken care of by the consulate, and these all need money to support them.
In Lu Song's opinion, the most unpopular thing is the North Korean mission. They run here and there all year round. They have to run at such a long distance. Don't you know how much trouble your colleagues in the embassy have to go to receive you?
I came here three times last year, and you are here again at the beginning of this third year of Jianwen.
Well, it’s better to stop complaining and deal with the accounts. After you’ve done that, you have to go to the Ministry of War for reimbursement. Yes, it’s the Ministry of War...
Boom boom.
There was a knock on the door.
Lu Song raised his head and looked at the door, and saw a young man in a green robe standing at the door, with an official hat on his head. He was dressed in a typical boss style. However, who this man was was extremely unfamiliar.
"Who are you?"
Lu Song was a little unhappy. The Huitong Pavilion was different from other places. Not everyone could come in. Once a problem was caused, it would be a major diplomatic issue. Even if the imperial censor came to investigate, he would need to report to Lu Song first. Be prepared.
But now a stranger suddenly appears without knowing it, which is a bit scary.
"Which room will Chen Tianping be placed in?"
Pang Huan walked over and took out the security bureau's badge in his hand.
Lu Song was shocked and turned pale. He quickly stood up and bowed. Why did people from the Security Bureau come to the hall? Could it be that his greed for money was exposed?
"I'm asking you something."
Pang Huan frowned.
Lu Song then remembered that the other party was asking where Chen Tianping lived. It seemed that he was not causing trouble for him, so he quickly said: "I plan to place him in Room A6 of the east wing of the Huitong Hall, which is only one room away from Pei Boqi's Room A8. "
Pang Huan took out a layout plan of the Huitong Pavilion from his sleeve. After looking at it, he shook his head and said, "No, Chen Tianping is the descendant of the Annan Chen family. If his royal status is the same as that of an ordinary envoy, wouldn't it be confusing?" Etiquette, does it seem that I, the Ming Dynasty, are neglecting him?"
"this……"
Lu Song scratched his head a little. Although Chen Tianping claimed to be a royal and enjoyed the treatment of a prince, who knows? Besides, he was an envoy alone and arranged to stay with Pei Boqi in the east wing. Isn't it a good thing? thing.
Regardless of what Lu Song thought, Pang Huancai rolled up the drawings and said in an orderly tone: "Place Chen Tianping in the royal attic in the north, Room No. 2. In addition, the application of one of them will be the responsibility of the Security Bureau. Any No one is allowed to interrogate, and no one is allowed to reveal anything.”
Lu Song lamented that Chen Tianping's life was so good. The emperor actually appointed the Security Bureau to secretly take charge. The treatment was much better than that of other envoys. Since the Security Bureau was in charge, let it be left to them.
The reception at Fengtian Hall was over, and Chen Tianping and Pei Boxi, who were a little drunk, returned to the Huitong Hall under the escort of the etiquette officer.
As the "chief officer" of the Huitong Hall, Pang Huan greeted Chen Tianping with a smile, and then helped Chen Tianping to the north attic. As for Pei Boxi, he should continue to go back to his house.
Chen Tianping walked into the elegantly decorated room. There was a faint scent of sandalwood in the air, guqin, ancient paintings, exquisite porcelain, mahogany utensils, river screens...
Sitting on the bed, Chen Tianping admired the layout of the room, then took off his shoes and lay down, with a mysterious smile on his lips, and whispered softly: "That's it, that's all."
Night stepped on the tail of light and emerged, quietly peeping into the world.
Chen Tianping couldn't sleep. He had had enough sleep in the afternoon. At this time, he was lighting a candle and looking through the classics. However, these words were really difficult to understand. Although he had learned some, it was still difficult to read them through. Fortunately, some of the illustrations were quite interesting.
The candle swayed, and the shadows were a little messy.
Chen Tianping raised his head and looked towards the door. There were footsteps outside the door, and the sound stopped at the door.
"Prince Chen, Pei Boqi wants to see you."
Pei Boxi stood outside the door and shouted softly.
Chen Tianping stood up, walked to the door, opened the door and looked at Pei Boqi, saying: "Prince Chen, I am just a fugitive. Lord Pei, please come in quickly."
Pei Boxi looked around, then walked into the room, closed the door, and picked up the food box in his hand: "We are both fallen people, and you are the queen of the Chen family. How dare I disrespect you. It's especially cold at night, so I brought Got some drinks.”
"Okay, let's get drunk."
Chen Tianping said with a smile.
There were only two dishes and one pot of wine, but the two of them were very happy. They talked a lot about An Nan, Hu and his son, Canglan Kingdom and other places, and they talked for a long time.
The night was getting late, and the north wind was blowing outside the house. Fortunately, the room was equipped with a new stove, so it was still warm.
Pei Boxi looked at Chen Tianping who was drinking and had a rosy face. He suddenly stood up and gave Chen Tianping more wine. When he came to Chen Tianping's side, his face became serious. He leaned over and whispered, "Who are you?"
Chen Tianping trembled all over and stared at Pei Boxi: "What do you mean? Of course I am Chen Tianping."
Pei Boxi's eyes were ferocious and he said in a low voice: "Although I am only a general, I have served the royal family in the palace for many years. I still remember what Chen Tianping looks like. Tell me, who are you?"
Chen Tianping tapped the wine glass with his fingers, thought for a moment, and then laughed: "Pei Boqi, you are drunk."
Pei Boqi sneered, put the wine bottle on the table, and said sinisterly: "I'm not drunk. Don't try to deceive me. You can't deceive me. Chen Tianping is shorter than you, and he has a mole on the corner of his right eye. , when the Hu family was in chaos, he did not stay outside, but stayed in the palace! Who are you, how dare you pretend to be Chen Tianping?!"
Chen Tianping raised his glass, drank it down, and said calmly: "Pei Boqi, think it through before asking. You are a smart man and should know that I am Chen Tianping."
Pei Boxi was so angry that he reached out and grabbed Chen Tianping's clothes: "Do you want me to deceive Daming like you?"
Chen Tianping raised his hands and signaled Pei Boxi to calm down: "I did not deceive Ming Dynasty. Short people can grow taller. As for a mole, it can also be cut off. But are you a loyal minister of Annan or a sycophant of Annan? , have you thought it through?"
"What do you mean?"
Pei Boxi's eyes struggled a little.
Chen Tianping laughed, stretched out his hand to break away from Pei Boqi, and straightened his clothes: "You had already made a decision when we went to Fengtian Palace. Now you are looking for me, why do you need to act like this again? Pei Boqi, I am from Annan, you He is also an Annanite, and that is enough.”
Pei Boxi took a step back: "You admit it?"
Chen Tianping waved his hand and said: "I am Chen Tianping. If you remember wrongly, remember my appearance now and don't make any mistakes in the future."
Pei Boxi sat down, feeling uneasy.
Chen Tianping poured a glass of wine, handed it to Pei Boxi, and said, "This is your only chance to become a loyal minister through the ages."
Pei Boxi gritted his teeth and said: "You are insulting the word loyal minister. I don't care who you are, I will not allow you to pretend to be Chen Tianping!"
"Oh, really? The door is right there."
Chen Tianping was very sure.
Before entering Fengtian Hall, Chen Tianping did not know the existence of Pei Boxi. The sudden appearance of an old minister from Annan really shocked Chen Tianping. However, fortunately, Pei Boxi reacted quickly and could act.
He recognized that he was not the real Chen Tianping, but at the same time he also believed that he was Chen Tianping.
There is no other way. Pei Boxi can only do this. The reason is very simple. Pei Boxi is an old minister of the Chen family and has no appeal or influence. However, he is the successor of the Chen family. As long as he uses this sign, he will It was enough to call on the Chen family's old ministers, old forces, and forces hostile to the Hu family and his son to restore Annan.
Whether it is to restore the country with the help of Ming's envoys or with the help of Ming's troops, there must be a Chen Tianping. For the sake of Annan, for the people of Annan, and for the sake of killing Hu and his son, Pei Boxi could only choose to bow his head.
Pei Boxi didn't leave the room, he couldn't leave.
Chen Tianping's idea was right. The only person in front of him was Chen Tianping, and only then could Daming help Annan.
real?
Fake?
These are not important. What is important is that Annan needs Chen Tianping.
Loyal minister?
A sycophant?
These are no longer important. What is important is that Chen Tianping returned to Annan alive and became a new royal family.
Pei Boxi felt that his heart was broken by something, and his decades of persistence and belief collapsed. But when he thought of the people enslaved by the Annan Hu family, and when he thought of the country that was resorting to militarism, Pei Boxi felt a little painful. He looked up and didn't know what was going on before him. It’s okay to hate a liar who comes out of nowhere, or not to hate a liar.
He played a scheming trick and deceived the Ming Dynasty. Whether he said he wanted to become the king of Annan through this speculative method or that he wanted to save his country, at least he chose the path most likely to succeed. There are only two endpoints on this road, either death under the Nine Springs, or ascending to the Supreme Being. There is no possibility in between.
Pei Boxi picked up the wine pot, but found that there was no wine. He stood up, stared at Chen Tianping and said, "Tell me your name."
Chen Tianping tilted his head slightly to the right and only looked at Pei Boxi quietly.
"I see."
Pei Boxi turned around and walked towards the door, opened it, and the wind blew the snow in. I don't know when it started to snow heavily in the capital. Pei Boxi looked out the window and saw no footprints on the snow. He walked around the outside of the house and found nothing unusual, so he left with peace of mind.
Under a large sycamore tree, Pang Huan held the branch in his hand and looked back at the path. Although there were no footprints, it was not smooth, but fortunately, the heavy snow would solve this problem.
After the lights in the room went out and it was confirmed that Chen Tianping was asleep, Pang Huan left cautiously.
The next day.
Liu Changge entered the palace and told Zhu Yunwen the news he had found.
Zhu Yunwen didn't seem surprised, and just sipped the tea quietly. In the end, he only gave one instruction: "No words will be left on this matter. It is classified as top secret and is not allowed to be spread. In addition, treat Chen Tianping well."
Liu Changge was a little surprised and persuaded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, if Chen Tianping really came here under a false name, he would be deceiving the Ming Dynasty. Such a person deserves to be killed, how can you treat him well?"
Zhu Yunwen said something meaningful: "He is dead, what excuse can I use to deal with the Hu family and his son?"
Liu Changge understood it instantly and was filled with admiration. He couldn't help but sigh: Compared to the emperor's level of fighting, he was simply a rookie.
Zhu Yunwen is a person who pays attention to details. The confusion and strangeness that Pei Boxi showed when he was in Wuying Palace made Zhu Yunwen very suspicious of Chen Tianping's identity. Now the Security Bureau has confirmed that Chen Tianping is a fake, which makes the explanation of some problems reasonable. stand up.
For example, the Hu family in Annan killed people very thoroughly and did not leave a single harm. Another example is that in history, Chen Tianping returned to Annan, but Pei Boxi did not follow him. I don’t know whether Pei Boxi knew the details of all this, or because of other reasons. …
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