The emperor is embarrassed

From the perspective of historians, throughout the entire period of Emperor Wu's reign, Emperor Wu had very strict constraints on the clan.According to the statistics of historians, there are as many as 63 people who won the title through the hands of Emperor Wu.You know, at the beginning of Emperor Wu's ascension to the throne, there were no more than 60 people in the Dafeng Dynasty who had titles.However, those who were bestowed by Emperor Wu are only a dozen or so people.

Of course, with Feng Li's current level, it is not enough for one of the 63rd of the lords who have been confiscated, because he is just a concubine of Jin Yihou.

Ming Zhan dismissed Tian Wanhua, stared at Feng Li coldly, did not speak, and ignored him.

The emperor didn't speak, Feng Li had to wait with his head down.

Not only did he have to wait, but he also had to stand upright and respectfully, not talking or moving around.

Ming Zhan casually picked up the booklet and read it until Feng Li couldn't hold on any longer and knelt down on the ground with a "plop", and said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty."

"Oh, tell me, where is your crime?" Ming Zhan finally agreed to talk to him.

However, the emperor's words were so difficult to answer.

Feng Li pretended to be clever and replied, "Your Majesty is displeased by this little minister, and this little minister is guilty."

Ming Zhan sneered, "You're wrong. I'm not displeased to see you. I'm very happy. Because I didn't know there were such fools as you in the world before! Now I see you, I believe it!" "

Feng Li's face turned half white.Although it is a dude, but leaving such an impression in front of the emperor, no one will panic!

Ming Zhan asked, "Isn't Liu Yingsheng doing well?"

Feng Li turned pale with shock, could it be that the emperor already knew about his own affairs?Suddenly broke out in cold sweat, fell on the ground, speechless.

Ming Zhan said indifferently, "You'd better restrain your ability. If you let me know, you have committed some crimes, committing crimes with your hands, chopping off your hands, committing crimes with your feet, chopping off your feet. If you can't control the inside of your crotch That thing, why don't you leave it to me to keep it for you!"

Feng Li was so frightened by Ming Zhan that she drenched her triple clothes with sweat, and returned home trembling.

His elder brother Feng Zao saw his younger brother's expression was really not good, waited for the girl to serve Feng Li and drank the soothing soup, Feng Zao sent the girl away, and asked with concern, "What did the emperor tell you?" Why are you so scared?

A layer of cold sweat broke out on Feng Li's forehead immediately, and he said shiveringly, "The emperor said to help me keep the things in my crotch."

Feng Zao was startled.

To Ming Zhan, Liu Ying is not only unusual in appearance.After the siege of the imperial capital, Ming Zhan discovered that Liu Ying's talents and means were quite extraordinary at his age.

Because Liu Ying followed his father Liu Zhen very quickly and secretly went to the palace to meet with His Majesty.

This matter was requested by Liu Ying.

However, Liu Yingjia is really not a famous family.In the imperial capital, the fifth-rank Hanlin is not a well-established family, it is only a little better than those common people and traffickers.

It stands to reason that it would not be easy for Liu Ying's father, Liu Zhen, to meet him, let alone Liu Ying, who is just a man.After all, at this time, the Liu family and his son didn't know about it, and the emperor had already paid more attention to them.

It was Liu Ying's idea to be able to see.

After the incident in the imperial capital, Liu Ying easily relied on King Du Ruo and brought the pirate guards around him to return to the mansion safely.

At this time, Liu Ying proposed that she must see her father.

At first Li Hai disagreed, but Liu Ying said directly, "In order to save you, I had to ask Master Tian Wanhua to leave the Chen family. Now that I have said everything, I just narrowly escaped and returned home. Don't think that people in the imperial capital are all Fool, even though I came back by luck, who knows if there are people outside to follow and monitor! If I don't go to see my parents, Lord Tian will definitely be suspicious!"

Although Liu Ying is definitely a weak scholar in terms of strength, he can't compare with these pirates, but in terms of wisdom, he does have some advantages.After returning from the imperial capital, Liu Ying has firmly grasped the entire initiative in the imperial capital, and he said to Li Hai gently, "We must be careful, don't think that relying on King Du Ruo can really sit back and relax. .If King Du Ruo is really so smart, no one will besiege our house this time."

"Don't forget our identities. It's a great achievement to catch us. These days, officials are in order to get promoted and make a fortune. Du Ruo Wang is not Du Ruo Wang. Mr. Tian is an example, but after listening to the report of some bullshit clan, Surrounded the house without saying anything." Liu Ying said, "At this time, I'd rather be cautious than fall short."

"My father only has one son, and I have been away from home for a few years. If I hadn't thought about my parents, I would not have survived." Liu Ying looked at Li Hai and asked emotionally, "Who doesn't have parents? If Guard Li is in my position, do you want to see your parents?"

"If Li Shiwei is worried and returns to the sea in the future, I will personally explain to Li Fang, and I will take care of what to do."

Liu Ying returned home like this. Once Liu Ying returned home, it was really a dragon entering the sea and a tiger returning to the forest.

Leaving aside the joy and excitement of the Liu family, even Li Hai and others followed Liu Ying to the Liu family, fearing that Liu Ying would have a different heart.Liu Ying still managed to get his father to find his best friend, the current official of the Royal Ceremony, Zhong Jingshu.

Zhong Jingshu and Li Zhenna have been friends for many years. There are not many people in the Imperial Academy like these two who only know how to focus on learning. Therefore, Zhong and Li can be regarded as congenial and have a good friendship.

In the past, Zhong Jingshu was not much better than Liu Zhen, but since Zhong Jingshu became the chief executive officer of the Emperor's Ceremony, although there has not been a big improvement in rank, but now, Zhong Jingshu can be regarded as a celebrity in the imperial court.

Liu Zhen is a fifth-rank Imperial Academy, so it is not easy to meet him, but it is not difficult for his good friend Zhong Jingshu to meet him.

Liu Ying explained it to his father in this way, "My son was at sea and got some information about pirates. I want to make a statement to the emperor in person about the safety of the court. My father wants to do it in secret. People outside should not let them know."

People like Li Hai, who are used to making a living at sea, no matter how much they try to cover up, they can't hide their toughness.

Although Liu Zhen's official position is not high, after all, he has experienced a long time, and he knows that his son has been at sea for the past few years, things must not be as simple as his son understates.Even Li Hai and others, Liu Zhen also felt that they didn't look like good people no matter how they looked at them.

At this time, nothing is more important than the safety of the son.

After the two fathers and sons discussed it, they asked Zhong Jingshu to report to the emperor on his behalf: Ah, Liu Ying, the son of Hanlin Liu Zhen, who fell into the hands of pirates for several years, has now returned safely, and has important news to report to His Majesty the Emperor.

Anyway, that's the general idea.

At this time, Ming Zhan really realized: Liu Ying is not simple.

Not simple is not simple.

Ming Zhan also wanted to meet Liu Ying in person and talk to Liu Ying about the maritime affairs.However, there is an obstacle. Ming Zhan has met Liu Ying before, and he has not shown his jealous face without the majesty of the emperor.

At that moment, Ming Zhan was thinking, who would have anything to do with Liu Ying if he was a majestic emperor.

But who knows that people's calculations are not as good as heaven's calculations, Liu Ying came to the door to surrender.

If Ming Zhan sees him, he will expose his relationship with Ruan Hongfei.

If he didn't see him, how could Ming Zhan be reconciled to watching the great opportunity slip away like this!

How do you see me?It has become a big problem that Ming Zhan must face!

It should be explained that Zhan has a rather unscrupulous temperament.

Although he doesn't know how to disguise himself, this person is very good at pretending.And it's not just a normal pretense, Ming Zhan's wisdom and majesty in court and his brazenness in front of Ruan Hongfei, even He Yu, who is beside him, feels that his master seems to be a little schizophrenic.

Ming Zhan first thought of a way, he called He Yu to him, and whispered, "Bring me my height-enhancing shoes."

He Yu hurriedly went to get them, and by the way brought a series of dragon robes that matched the height-increasing shoes.Fortunately, at this time, people were wearing long robes, which were tightly covered. Ming Zhan grew taller in an instant, and those who were not familiar with him could still think of his majesty as handsome.

If you want to fool others, you must first fool yourself.

Ming Zhan went to meet the Liu family's father and son so openly, Liu Ying didn't dare to raise his head before, Ming Zhan avoided their father and son's courtesy, and asked, "Liu Ying, what's the matter with you, can you tell me directly? "

Liu Ying knelt on the ground again, and said in a low voice, "These matters are confidential, and please allow the student's father to retire temporarily."

Liu Zhen left, and Liu Yingfang told Li Fang exactly what happened to him. Of course, Liu Ying didn't say anything about his relationship with Li Fang. There is not a day when he does not want to return to the imperial capital and serve the emperor again.

This is really a pie in the sky for Ming Zhan. Ming Zhan showed a hint of joy on his face, and said in a gentle voice, "What I need is you people who have a conscience, morality, and a sense of right and wrong. Now I have started to build Tianjin Port. Practicing the navy and establishing diplomatic relations with Du Ruuoguo, those pirates are already grasshoppers after autumn, and they won't last long."

"You are a person of talent and learning. If it hadn't been for this misfortune, you would have been on the list this spring." Ming Zhan sighed regretfully.

Liu Ying got up to thank him, Ming Zhan waved his hand and said warmly, "Sit down."

"Oh, King Du Ruo keeps saying that he is as close to me as brothers and that the two countries have established diplomatic relations. I don't think that King Du Ruo still has contacts with pirates, which really chills me." Ming Zhan sighed with a hint of displeasure.

Liu Ying listened to what he said, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the students are not talented enough, but the students are with Li Fang. I have heard Li Fang say that King Du Ruo persuaded him to surrender to the court several times. I think King Du Ruo is loyal to His Majesty, but the affairs at sea are complicated. Li Fang has some contacts." After thinking for a while, Liu Ying said a few good words for Li Fang, "It is Li Fang himself, according to the students' opinion, although he is a vulgar person, but his conscience is not lost, and he can be recruited. place."

Ming Zhan nodded and asked Liu Ying, "In the current situation, do you want to stay in the imperial capital, or continue to return to the sea?"

Hearing the emperor's question, Liu Ying suddenly raised her head to take a look. At this moment, Liu Ying almost had a heart attack from fright, what's the matter?Why does the emperor look... so similar to that potato of King Du Ruo!

Of course, Ming Zhan is not like a potato now.

He is wearing a dragon suit and a golden crown, slightly plump, unsmiling, majestic, well-behaved, and wise in conversation.

Liu Ying concluded at the time that it was strange that King Du Ruo was always stationed in the imperial capital, and it turned out that the person that King Du Ruo liked was His Majesty the Emperor, otherwise he couldn't find a potato that was somewhat similar to His Majesty the Emperor as a substitute.

Liu Ying was startled, it only happened for a moment, Ming Zhan hadn't responded, Liu Ying had already lowered her head.

Ming Zhan still had an unpredictable face when Liu Ying raised his head, without any flaws, he asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Liu Ying hurriedly said, "Students have no shape, but they can see the sky. The majesty of the dragon makes students feel at a loss."

Ming Zhan laughed, and waved his hands, "What is this? In the future, you will be in the court, and you will have the opportunity to meet me. What I mean is that you must have suffered a lot from Li Fang. This time, you came back after a narrow escape. It is not easy. If you want to stay in the imperial capital, I will send people to deal with those people around you, and I promise that they will not be exposed. Or do you want to go back to Li Fang and continue to be a secret agent of the imperial court. If in the future, you can convince Li Fang Fang surrendered to the court, you are the first!"

At this time, Liu Ying once again showed how he is different from ordinary scholars.

If it's an ordinary scholar, he can go home now, but he has no choice but to leave the devil's den in a hurry.However, Liu Ying immediately said, "The student is willing to return to the sea. His Majesty will call for safety in the future, and the student is willing to do his best."

Ming Zhan immediately praised, "All the people with lofty ideals in the country should follow your righteousness!"

Next, what conditions did Ming Zhan discuss with Liu Ying, it cannot be known.

At night, Ruan Hongfei came back.

Ming Zhan told Ruan Hongfei about Liu Ying, and sighed, "Liu Ying does have some skills."

Ruan Hongfei shook his head, "Li Fang will fall this time."

It doesn't matter if you find a flirtatious person, it doesn't matter if it's a man or a woman, but if you find someone who is so strong and capable, it's impossible for Liu Ying not to bear a grudge against Li Fang if you dared to offend him with force.Otherwise, Liu Ying would not be able to resolutely betray Li Fang and ask the court to cooperate at this time.

Of course, this did no harm to Ming Zhan.

Ruan Hongfei didn't say much either.

Ming Zhan reaped more benefits than expected from Liu Ying.

Zhang Shu also had a breakthrough.

Since Zhang Shu talked with Chen Jingzhong, the two reached a conscious agreement on a certain matter.Chen Jingzhong didn't want Saza to treat Zhang Shu harshly any more, not only changed Zhang Shu and others into luxurious tents, but also sent two cooks snatched from the Celestial Dynasty to cook for Zhang Shu.

The cook called Zhang Er, and when he saw Zhang Shu, it was like seeing a relative. Tears flowed from his mouth, he licked his three heads, and he tried his best to serve Zhang Shu's three meals, hoping that when Zhang Shu left I can take him back to the heaven together.

In fact, this is really Zhang Er's delusion. Zhang Shu is an envoy, and the two countries will not cut each other. Even if the attitude of the Tatars towards Zhang Shu is not very good, Zhang Shu's personal safety is no problem.Similarly, the Tatars will not detain Zhangshu, but at the same time, they cannot let Zhangshu take anyone away from the grassland.

These days, Zhang Shu eats and sleeps well, but Chen Jingzhong got angry. He persuaded Saza, even if he can't get [-] horses now, he should at least take out [-] horses to temporarily appease the Celestial Dynasty, and don't let them Waiting for Hamur slowly.

Saza hung his neck, and said to the uncle who pushed him to the top with one hand, "[-] horses today, [-] horses tomorrow, which of us Tatars can stand this kind of toss!?"

Chen Jingzhong said softly, "Who said five thousand today and five thousand tomorrow? Saza, think about it, Hamur lives in the Celestial Dynasty, do you need to eat and drink every day? Miss you? If you don’t save Hamur today, if something happens to Kufeng and Ku’an in the future, will you do the same?”

Anyway, they are not his fellow brothers, and Saza really has no intention of saving them.

Chen Jingzhong said, "It's really chilling for you to do this! If the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty, he would definitely not ignore his brother and be captured by outsiders!"

Saza's self-esteem is very strong. He just lost to Ming Zhan, and suddenly jumped up and shouted, "How rich is the Celestial Dynasty, how can we compare with the Celestial Dynasty people!"

"Can you really not get five thousand horses? Think about it, we trade tens of thousands of horses with those people every year." Chen Jingzhong said, "Saza, even if we have other plans, but now, we You have just been defeated, if the Celestial Empire sent troops to the grassland, and these clansmen have not yet recuperated, do you have the confidence to win the battle?"

"I have already told the envoys of the Celestial Dynasty that we Tatars are not rich and do not have [-] horses, but we must also show our sincerity in wishing for peace. Hold on to the Emperor of the Celestial Dynasty for the time being, and you can regroup your troops in the future How dare they refuse to give what we want from the Celestial Dynasty?" Chen Jingzhong persuaded, "Be patient for a while, and plan for the future! Besides, you have not yet received the imperial edict from the Celestial Dynasty. It’s not Khan. The Usai tribe in the south has a growing population and has always been at odds with us. If His Majesty the Emperor named Usai King Khan, where will you lose face!”

Saza discussed with his uncle reluctantly, "Can't it be a little less?"

Chen Jingzhong said, "I don't have the ability to lower the number of horses. If you have the ability, you can talk to the envoy yourself."

Saza was most annoyed at talking to the people in the Celestial Dynasty, and it would be difficult to understand them, let alone negotiations.

In this way, Saza reluctantly agreed, and gave the Celestial Dynasty [-] horses, and at the same time prepared a generous gift for Zhang Shu, so that Zhang Shu could speak well in front of the emperor for the unintentional mistake of the Tatars.

Saza said it nicely, "The envoys have come to Tatars these days, and they have seen how poor our Tatars are. The number of [-] horses is really too big, and we Tatars really can't afford it." Xiao Wang thought, His Majesty the Emperor is merciful, "This uneducated guy used all the words to praise Guanyin Bodhisattva on the emperor, and Zhang Shu looked down on Saza's vulgarity very much.Listen to Saza continue, "Your Majesty the Emperor will definitely understand the difficulties of our Tatars. The little king discussed with his uncles. How about this? We will return [-] horses for the time being this year. When the next year is better, we will give you as much as you want." Yes, until brother Hamur is redeemed to Tatars. The little king has written all the difficulties of the Tatars in his letters, and troubles the envoys to bring them to His Majesty the Emperor. Please tell the envoys to His Majesty the Emperor. Saza pleads guilty to His Majesty. gone."

Zhang Shu naturally responded one by one.

Chen Jingzhong said to Zhang Shu in private, "Brother Khan was inspired by the heavenly father and has passed away. Now in the tribe, only Sazad has all the talents, and he is the best candidate to inherit the Khan throne. We Tatars are willing to continue to work in the northwest grassland. , Listen to His Majesty's teachings. Please accept some gifts with a smile."

This, when someone offered something, Zhang Shuxu accepted it politely, and said to Chen Jingzhong, "I will report to the emperor one by one the meaning of His Highness King Chen and His Highness Saza. Please rest assured, Your Highness."

Chen Jingzhong said softly, "We have long heard that China and Tibet have trade relations. In fact, compared to Tibetans, we Tatars also like things from China very much. Although it is not the right time to talk about this now, the fact of the previous battle was a misunderstanding .If His Majesty the Emperor forgives the Tatars for their recklessness, we also hope to be able to make peace with the Celestial Dynasty forever and trade with each other."

After earning [-] horses and returning home, Zhang Shu was very satisfied, and said with a smile, "If the two tribes can maintain peace and friendship, there is nothing that cannot be discussed. It's just that this is not a trivial matter, and it cannot be determined overnight. But as long as we work together in this direction, how can His Majesty refuse the friendship of the Tatars?"

In the end, Zhang Shu ordered his attendants to call Zhang Er in, pointed to Zhang Er and said to Chen Jingzhong, "Zhang Er is from the Celestial Dynasty. I thought to myself, Your Highness is willing to make peace with the Celestial Dynasty, and he will treat my Celestial people kindly. Today, I'm afraid Your Highness doesn't want my minister to bring Zhang Er back to the Heavenly Dynasty, but I hope that His Highness can treat Zhang Er well and give him the respect he deserves. Next time I come to Tatar, I hope I can eat the heavenly food made by Zhang Er."

Zhang Shu said this, and Chen Jingzhong naturally responded one by one.

Zhang Shu felt that he had done a good job on this mission, and it was a big profit to be able to bring [-] horses back. As a result, he didn't expect that before he left, there was another great thing waiting for him!