The Ming Dynasty started with caution

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi frowned and his voice was calm.

"Why did you send secret messages to the Tang and Song Dynasties?!"

Xiao Jing's heart couldn't help but tighten. Only when the Emperor was extremely angry would he calmly pull his fists.

"Concubine Liu Shu married away from the capital. Her son often saw her standing in front of the window for a long time, looking toward the southwest. She was homesick, so he wrote a letter to the Tang and Song Dynasties on her behalf."

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyes and immediately made up his mind.

If this matter involves Lao Gao, it will become more complicated. Father and other princes cannot be allowed to think of Lao Gao.

If the world knew that Lao Gao was hiding Prince Ning's rebels in the Tang and Song Dynasties, it would cause an uproar, and his father would also recall Wang Shouren and others to the capital.

The Tang and Song Dynasties naturally perished.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi kicked Yu An, who were he kidding?

"The whole article discusses the art of war, horse administration, and how to send troops. Would Concubine Liu Shu write such a letter to her father?"

The princes also suspected that it was Concubine Liu Shu, but this was done in the tone of an imperial edict, and Concubine Liu Shu knew the general situation and would not write such a provoking letter.

Not long after, the young eunuch walked into the main hall quickly: "Your Majesty, Concubine Liu Shu said that she did not stand in front of the window and look to the southwest."

"..." Zhu Houzhao.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi stared at Zhu Houzhao, his eyes obviously bloodshot.

"Say it again."

The hall was once again at a deadlock.

"I heard that the Tang and Song Dynasties were at war with the Turks. As the prince-in-law of the Tang and Song Dynasties, I naturally wanted to do my part for the Tang and Song Dynasties." Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate.

There was a look of enlightenment in the eyes of the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi. This reason was much more reasonable than the previous one.

When the princes heard this, they showed no expression. The new emperor liked to fight, and this time he went to the Tang and Song Dynasties.

Li Dongyang glanced at Zhu Houzhao and then handed over to the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi.

"Although the Tang and Song Dynasties were tributary states to the Ming Dynasty, it was not easy for them to interfere in the affairs of other countries. Moreover, if the Tang and Song Dynasties were defeated and the Tang and Song Dynasties were defeated, it would be infamy..."

It's okay if you win, but if you lose, you'll be in trouble.

Jiang Mian deeply believed it and looked solemn: "What Mr. Li said is reasonable. This is an imperial edict. Tang and Song Dynasties did not dare to disobey it. Fortunately, it was not sent to the royal city."

A secret letter written by the emperor is an imperial edict.

For example, in North Korea, to enthrone the king and concubine of North Korea, one has to ask for a decree from the Ming Emperor and can only be appointed after receiving the decree.

This is true for tributary states.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi stood up, tossed his sleeves and turned around to stand on the imperial steps. His eyes couldn't hide the anger and fell on Zhu Houzhao.

"How many times is this?"

"first."

Zhu Houzhao admitted it openly with a shy face. If he refused, his father would continue to investigate and Lao Gao would be exposed.

The official road to the southwest was the fastest, so the three guards took the official road.

It seems that next time I want to take the Silk Road from Chang'an, Lao Haoding should be sent out from here.

The powerful voice of the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi was solemn and full of warning.

"The monarch should not issue decrees easily, and he is not allowed to send them again in the future. This matter cannot be made difficult for Hong Qing's family. Do you remember?"

"My son, I remember."

Hong Yuan secretly sweated. Although he had the emperor's verbal instructions, was Zhu Houzhao a person who would abide by the rules?

At this time, I actually regretted saying this.

He could only say shamelessly: "I, I also handle official business, so don't blame the new emperor."

"Step back." The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao bowed to the Emperor Hongzhi, but walked towards the imperial case and put the secret letter into his arms.

"..." Xiao Jing.

When the princes saw this, they realized that what they had just said was completely in vain.

Zhu Houzhao was not a thin-skinned person. Under the angry gazes of the princes, he walked out of the hall like a normal person.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi could only sigh.

"The new emperor is determined to be stubborn. I hope all the masters will not give up their teachings."

"I will assist you with all my strength and will not let you slack off at all."

Li Dongyang bowed slightly, and then Jiang Mian and others quickly bowed to show their determination.

Zhu Houzhao took the letter and turned a corner and came to the palace wall.

A quarter of an hour later, I came to Huimin Pharmacy to find Gu Dayong. Although the guards were strong in martial arts, they were all stupid and not as useful as companions.

Later, he and Gu Dayong came to Yan Mansion with a cane.

Seeing Yan Chengjin, Gu Dayong smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Yan!"

"Eunuch Gu is still alive."

Yan Chengjin stared slightly, what Liu Jin had administered was extremely poisonous, and the vitality of the Eight Tigers was really different from ordinary people.

It seems that Gu Dayong is also a talented person.

"Hey, thanks to Doctor Wang."

Fortunately, someone sent it to Huimin Pharmacy in time, otherwise it would have been really cold.

Ben had to live in the pharmacy for half a month, but the new emperor wanted to call him back to the palace, so he sneaked out. The new emperor couldn't do without him, so he was naturally happy.

"Lao Gao, help me deliver it to the fool again."

After closing the door of the study, Zhu Houzhao took out the letter to Tang and Song Dynasty.

Without the help of the Ming Dynasty's Western Guards, it would be difficult for an idiot to defeat the Turks.

"..." Yan Chengjin.

The guy got the letter back.

"You can only write a secret letter every three months. If you send letters frequently, you will be discovered by the princes."

"Then tell me, how did you send it?"

"..." Yan Chengjin.

…

In the Forbidden City, it’s December but it’s not snowing yet.

A few days later, more than a dozen carriages stopped at the Meridian Gate, and spices from the Tang and Song Dynasties were delivered outside the Meridian Gate.

Xiao Jing put Yun Zhan on his right arm and said something to the Emperor on the imperial desk.

"Your Majesty, the spices from the Tang and Song Dynasties have arrived."

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi held a powerful pen in his hand, and the tip of the pen lightly slid over the notes, and then stopped.

"Invite all the princes and ministers to accompany me to the Meridian Gate to have a look."

Spices can be divided into good and bad.

Good spices can be fetched for thirty-six taels of silver, while bad ones can only be sold for ten taels per catty. From the variety and quality of the spices, you can tell whether the Tang and Song Dynasties were serious about it.

After hearing this, the minister also put down his work.

Spices are real gold and silver and must be carefully and carefully tested.

Li Dongyang and others stood up and walked to the Meridian Gate Guangting together without saying anything else.

Not far away, you can smell a faint aroma in the air, like herbs and oak, as if many spices are mixed together.

The envoys of the Tang and Song Dynasties knew that the imperial court wanted to inspect it, so they had already opened the wooden box.

Wang Jian looked into the moon cave. A group of people wearing official robes and hats, with black beards and black temples, were walking towards them. The two leaders, one old and one young, were both wearing Longgun robes.

"Wang Jian, the envoy of the Tang and Song Dynasties, has met the respected Supreme Emperor, the new emperor, and all the ministers."

Zhu Houzhao had an inexplicable feeling of intimacy, and the person sent by the idiot was so excited that he patted his shoulder happily.

"No gift."

Wang Jian frowned slightly, the new emperor was an easy talker.

"Here are 100,000 kilograms of spices. Please ask the Ming Emperor to send someone to take inventory."

"No need to click, just remove Jiazi library. Don't I still believe you?"

Jia Ziku is the internal funds of the new emperor.

The princes were a little unhappy, but they became excited when they saw the spices brought.

Pepper and agarwood are the most expensive, selling for twenty or thirty taels per catty, but these two items are the most expensive.

Fennel is not valuable, but the least.

The Tang and Song dynasties simply treated the imperial court as their own father!

Wang Qiong took the accounts and opened them one by one. His eyes suddenly shone brightly and his breathing became slightly heavy.

Damn it, how much money does this cost?

At that moment, all the princes felt a little guilty in their consciences, and the sage said that he would repay his kindness in return.

This is a game of sesame seeds and watermelons.

The iron tools given to the Tang and Song dynasties were not worth so much money.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi carefully picked up a handful of pepper and couldn't help but sigh: "What a good thing... this spice is of the highest quality!"

"I am here on the orders of the king. I have a favor to ask of the respected Emperor Ming."

Wang Jian bowed slightly.