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Jin Yuchen was not surprised to receive the imperial decree. When he was in Suzhou, he didn't think that what Jin Mingzuo said was a joke. After all, there were so many people watching, it was impossible for him to say such things as a joke.

And the wedding date is set for the next year, which means that he wants to make a big move in the second half of the year.

With such a guess in mind, within a few days in the court hall he heard that Jin Mingzuo was going to hunt in the paddock, combined with the fact that Daliang was going to envoy Anqing, Jin Yuchen understood Jin Mingzuo's intentions.

This matter is notable, neither good nor bad, the second prince Jin Haiyan's mother and concubine is the younger sister of Emperor Liang over there in Daliang, Jin Mingzuo called Jin Haiyan to accompany him these days intentionally or unintentionally.

Jin Yuchen sent someone to inquire about the identity of the Daliang envoy who had already entered Anqing territory and was about to arrive in the capital. He knew that the person who came to Anqing this time was not an ordinary Daliang envoy, but the most favored princess of the Daliang Kingdom—Helian Pearl.

Jin Yuchen didn't pay much attention to the matter of the princess of the enemy country, and once again heard outsiders say that the princess's identity is not small. Not only does she have a grandfather who controls the army and horses of the main beam, but she herself is the commander in chief of one side of the army. However, such a person with a prominent status in Daliang personally led a group of people and transported several large convoys to Anqing to pay tribute to show friendship. It is very strange no matter how you think about it. It is too exaggerated for a princess to lead a team to pay tribute in such a big country.

Jin Yuchen could probably guess Jin Mingzuo's intention of deliberately choosing this spot to hunt, but he still couldn't figure out the reason for the princess's visit, so he could only wait for them to enter the palace with peace of mind.

Helian Mingzhu led a team to enter the country from the west, and they will enter the capital in a few days. On the way, they stayed in the past inns in the form of ordinary caravans, and encountered no other problems except that they encountered robbers many times.

However, Helian Mingzhu did come to Anqing for a purpose, and it doesn’t matter what gifts are given. Now Daliang is not short of this little money. In the past few years, Daliang has been raising his troops to store up energy, and at the same time, he has also continuously merged the surrounding countries, and the country has expanded by several times. Ten times, I thought that Daliang would become the overlord of this generation sooner or later if it continues to expand like this, but the area where Daliang is located is not very good. The continuous expansion of the year is also to have a piece of rich land to solve the national food problem. Therefore, when the imperial court said that it was to expand the fertile land for Daliang and expropriate the expansion army, the people actively joined the army, and all of them were brave and good at fighting.

In other words, Daliang now has his eyes on Anqing. Anqing country lives in the area surrounded by the outer sea and the Yangtze River. Unlike Daliang, Anqing has no dry season. Daliang suffers from water shortage every year due to the freezing of the river, and the residents and the court suffer greatly.In addition to the fertile land, Anqing also nourishes many grain crops that Daliang does not have. The rain is abundant, and the weather is not as cold as Daliang.

Tomorrow was going to Beijing, and Helian Mingzhu led the large team on horseback to continue on their way. Along the way, she carefully observed the appearance of the counties in Anqing, thinking about the possibility of winning the war.

"Hey, why do you have to take me with you when you go to Anqing? It's such a long journey from Daliang, it's very tiring." Song He was driving the horse beside Helian Pearl, with a bit of complaint in his tone.

"I am your master, you are my paid killer, you can do whatever I ask you to do."

"You say you're a killer. It's not a job to kill people. Every day when you wake up, you just ride a horse. It's very tiring." Song He looked at the people around him boredly, coming and going, each busy.

"Stop talking nonsense, we are going to Beijing." Helian Mingzhu looked at the city gate that was getting closer not far away.

Song He sighed, and guessed that after entering the palace, she still had to abide by the rules in the palace, which was tedious and boring, and the most important thing was that she couldn't use light work in the palace, and it would take a long time to go to any place in such a big place. arrive.

Helian Mingzhu shouted to the team following behind: "Everyone hold on, we will be there soon, keep the team tidy, pay attention to the convoy transporting the beast, don't let the beast out, let's speed up and enter Beijing immediately!"

"Yes! Your Royal Highness!" The large team behind echoed.

Song He pulled the rein, looking tired: "Hurry up and go back when it's over."

Helian Mingzhu thought about the state capitals she passed along the way and her neighbors. Every time she went to a state capital, she deliberately took the official route so that she could get in touch with and observe the local conditions, and then continued on her way as if nothing had happened.

Looks like things aren't bad either.

"Message Xuan Daliang has an audience!"

The Zhenghe Hall issued a loud call from the inside to the outside, and all the Chinese and military officials looked towards the entrance of the hall. The one who responded was a young woman who entered the hall with her entourage.

All the officials saw that the leader was actually a woman, and several veteran officials followed behind her, respectful.

"Why did you come here as a woman? I haven't heard that the matter of going to another country will be handed over to a female generation? How decent is this?"

"That's right, but I heard that the folk customs in Daliang are open, and women can be sent as envoys of big countries to other countries. I'm afraid it's not good..."

"It is said that Daliang is a country of barbarians who will only use force in case of trouble. It seems true."

These words were heard by Song He who was following Helian Mingzhu. He felt uncomfortable for a while, moved his lips and said in a low voice: "A group of old people will be bored in the temple and talk nonsense."

Helian Mingzhu glanced at her: "Shut up, this is Anqing's Chaoge."

"Cut." Song He shut his mouth obediently. The old Daliang may not have a thing or two with these old things, but it has been four years. How could Daliang stop moving forward? It is too small to underestimate them. up.

"The third princess of Daliang, Helian Mingzhu, pays homage to Your Majesty, and may your Majesty live forever." Helian Mingzhu said loudly, and led the crowd to salute Jin Mingzuo with Anqing's etiquette.

Jin Mingzuo was very satisfied that Helian Mingzhu saluted him with Anqing's etiquette, nodded and said: "Excuse me, why did Daliang send you here this time as an envoy? Emperor Liang is willing to travel such a long distance."

Helian Mingzhu smiled very brightly: "My father said that Daliang has always had the best friendship with Anqing, and I should treat the monarch of Anqing with the most precious way of Daliang, so I volunteered to lead everyone in Daliang to offer elite soldiers to His Majesty Three thousand, hundreds of beauties, several good horses, five or six exotic animals, and a thousand brocades, I hope Your Majesty will serve you."

"Well, good! Good! Reward!" Jin Mingzuo was overjoyed. The tribute is just a formality, and what he wants to express is the mind of the tribute. Daliang attaches so much importance to this mission, I think Emperor Liang still has some feelings for himself. A little afraid.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the gift." Helian Pearl said respectfully.

When Jin Mingzuo was happy, he immediately talked about the hunting: "I don't know how long Princess Helian can stay in Anqing this time. It coincides with the beginning of the annual autumn hunting in Anqing. I don't know if I can stay in Helian." Even the princess will join my hunting in Anqing for a while?"

"Of course it is. It's an honor for me to wait." Definitely willing, Helian Mingzhu came to Anqing just to find a way to stay for a while in order to figure out some things.

"The best thing is that the princess has just arrived. As the host, I treat the princess well as the guest and host. After the court, the princess will take a personal entourage to visit my palace. After dinner I will send someone to send the princess back to the inn to rest, how do you think?"

"Of course I would like to have the opportunity to watch and play in Anqing's imperial palace." Helian Mingzhu immediately agreed, her face full of longing.

"Okay, then I will send Hai Yan to guide you to familiarize yourself with the environment in the palace. You and Hai Yan should hit it off right away. Hai Yan, you will take Princess Helian around for a while later. As Jin Mingzuo said, he gave the order to Jin Haiyan.

Jin Haiyan got the order, saluted and said: "Yes, father."

Jin Yuchen took a look at the princess of Daliang. She was not dressed as delicately as a princess, but was wearing a simple and convenient Hu suit. She looked like a handsome and generous person, but she also had a good face and spoke well. Proper, flattering.

But compared to himself, the second prince, Jin Haiyan, was not as joyful as Jin Yuchen imagined. In his opinion, the expression on his face now showed a hint of panic?

"There is a book to play, and there is nothing to do!" Jin Mingzuo said what he had to say, and ended the morning court hastily after saying this.

Jin Haiyan led Helian Mingzhu and Song He to the harem, and the rest of the envoys had already gone to the post house to rest. Helian Mingzhu glanced at the guards and patrols at the gate of the palace from the corner of his eye, then looked away, Staring at Jin Haiyan, he said, "Auntie is in good health?"

Jin Haiyan pretended to be calm: "I'm worried, my mother and concubine are fine."

"That's good. Brother Haiyan, why should you be so cautious. In terms of seniority, we are cousins. Why should my cousin treat me like this? It doesn't matter in court, we should be more cheerful in private." Helian Mingzhu laughed Sunshine, like a lively and lovely younger sister, but Jin Haiyan dare not think that she is just an ordinary woman. There is a letter from Liang Guo, and the reason for this princess is not simple.

Jin Haiyan then smiled and said, "It's true that you don't need to look outside too much, it's just that you came so suddenly, cousin, that I didn't have time to prepare, and I'm afraid I'm going to wrong my cousin."

"Hehehe, cousin was joking. I have always been very interested in Anqing's imperial palace. Cousin wants to show me around." The last sentence has a deep meaning. How bright Helian Pearl's smile is, there is More ulterior motives.

Jin Haiyan secretly clenched his fists in his sleeves. From the correspondence with Daliang in the past few years, he knew that Daliang had been eager to move in the past few years. The person who came this time was Helian Mingzhu, and his purpose was already clear in his heart.

"Does it have to be like this?" Jin Haiyan led the two of them and continued walking.

"You grew up in the country of Anqing. You don't know what Daliang looks like now. Every country has its own strategy, but you have to remember that half of the blood on your body is still from Daliang." His tone suddenly turned cold. , "It doesn't matter how you are, what matters is the future of my Daliang."