Chapter 438 They are all honest people

Chapter 438: They are all honest people

"Not so soon. It is said that the soul must be inactive for seven or forty-nine days before it is buried."

"Yeah" Zhu Jinghong Nodding, he actually didn't care when Jia Zhen was buried.

Seeing that he was absent-minded, Baochai asked with dissatisfaction, "So whether and when to send people?"

After thinking seriously, Zhu Jinghong replied, "Let's do this." Your brother, on behalf of the palace, went to Ningguo Mansion to express his condolences."

"Let him go." Baochai hesitated.

"Yes, let him go," Zhu Jinghong replied calmly.

Baochai thought for a while and roughly understood what Zhu Jinghong meant, and then said no more.

Just when Ying'er came to report that dinner had been prepared, Zhu Jinghong and his wife went to eat.

Sending Xue Pan to express condolences showed that the palace still cared about the Jia family.

But it has the meaning of "reluctance", which is to express Zhu Jinghong's dissatisfaction with Jia Zhen to the outside world. It is more about the princess trying to bridge the relationship between the palace and the Jia family.

The advantage of this is that the prince can explain it to him, and Prince Rui's Mansion will also feel that Zhu Jinghong is still biased towards him.

As for the Jia family’s attitude and opinions, it is not important from beginning to end.

Baochai could figure out the twists and turns, but Xue Pan, who had received the message, did not know it, but he knew that it had to be done.

"I went there when I was in the third year of junior high school. Now I have to go again. I always feel a little strange." Xue Pan expressed his dissatisfaction.

Aunt Xue replied, "Last time it was our Xue family who went to pay homage, this time you are representing the palace."

"It's not all our sons who are going"

"Tomorrow when you go to Jia's house, you must do what your father-in-law taught you just now, and you can't make any mistakes." Seeing Xue Pan's casual expression, Aunt Xue said extremely seriously, "I often hear Sister You say, His Highness Prince Xiang I am very dissatisfied with you. This time he entrusts you with such an important matter, and you must handle it properly."

"My son understands," Xue Pan replied solemnly.

Time soon came to the next day, and Xue Pan took people to Jia's house.

Because now he has serious errands and has to cooperate with Liu Xiang in business, Xue Pan is extremely busy and rarely goes to Jia's house to see people.

This is the second time he has been to Jia’s house since he went to express his condolences on the third day of junior high school.

After arriving at Ningguo Mansion, they learned that King Xiang sent someone to pay their respects, and everyone in Ningguo Mansion came out to welcome him.

I thought it was the chief historian of Prince Xiang's palace who came, but when I came out and found out that it was Xue Pan, everyone in the Jia family was somewhat disappointed.

But they also understood that it was better for someone to come than not to come at all, so they welcomed Xue Pan in.

Knowing that he had an important responsibility, Xue Pan behaved himself throughout the process, paid his respects in accordance with the etiquette system, and then refused to stay and walked out of Ningguo Mansion.

However, not far after leaving Ningguo Mansion, this guy bumped into Baoyu who was returning from school, so he immediately rode up to chat.

Then he saw an old acquaintance, and for a momentThe scene was a bit awkward.

"It turns out to be Brother Feng, why are you in the capital?" Xue Pan took the initiative to speak.

"You know each other" Baoyu was deeply surprised.

"Knowing" Feng Yuan said calmly.

Having experienced so many things, he has seen through many things. Now that he saw Xue Pan, his heart felt calm.

In fact, Feng Yuan can't say he hates Xue Pan. After all, if he hadn't complained to the Jinling Inspectorate, his life would have been in Yingtian Mansion Prison.

"So you know each other, so I don't need to introduce you," Baoyu said with a smile.

"Brother Bao, it's rare for Brother Feng to get together today. Let's go out for a drink." Xue Pan extended the invitation.

"I still want to discuss knowledge with Brother Feng"

Before Baoyu finished speaking, Xue Pan interrupted, "We can talk about knowledge anytime, but we can't get together. Easy”

“In a few days, I will go back to Jinling. I don’t know how long it will take to see me again.”

“Brother Xue is going back to Jinling”

"Then let's go have a drink."

After agreeing , Baoyu looked at Feng Yuan and asked, "Brother Feng, what do you think?"

Everyone in Jinling knew that the Xue family had a princess, and of course Feng Yuan knew it, so it was not good to invite him in the face of Xue Pan. reject.

"Then I'll bother Brother Xue," Feng Yuan replied.

Xue Pan smiled and said, "You and I don't know each other without fighting. Since you are willing to accept my love today, I just want to apologize to you."

"We don't know each other without fighting. "Sorry, there is a story between you."

"Come on, tell me." Baoyu's curiosity surged.

The three of them went to the banquet, and at this moment, outside the gate of Prince Xiang's Mansion, a group of people came to attend the appointment.

It was Ye Hemingen who came, and with him came a dozen guards, all of whom were armed.

When they arrived at the gate of Prince Xiang's Mansion, they were stopped and everyone had to dismount obediently.

The flag officer on duty at the door asked Ye Hemingen’s identity, then turned around and entered the door to report to his superiors.

After a few breaths, a commander-in-chief came out and said to Ye Hemingen, "You are only allowed to bring two followers into the house, and you are not allowed to bring swords."

After listening to the translator's report , Ye Hemingen replied "Yes"

This is called a clear mind, knowing that this is not a place for him to run wild, so Ye Hemingen simply agreed.

"Please" the team leader and flag officer stepped aside.

Although Ye Hemingen knew a little Ming Dynasty Mandarin, in order to ensure absolutely smooth communication, he still brought a translator.

As for the remaining spot, he brought along the deputy envoy for this trip. As for the bodyguards, he didn't bring any of them.

A group of three people entered the gate. There were already eunuchs waiting inside, who acted as guides when they arrived.

At present, the Ming Dynasty, as the suzerain state, is the center of everything in the world. The nobles of various vassals, vassal states, tribes, alliances and chieftains all know the customs and customs of the Ming Dynasty to some extent.

Ye Hemingen knew that normally the reception would be in the main hall. To put it simply, just enter the gate and walk straight in.

But the eunuch who led the way took them east, which made Ye Hemingen extremely puzzled.

What he didn’t know was that to the east of the palace was the school grounds, where Zhu Jinghong was shooting arrows at the moment.

So when he entered the school grounds, he saw a young man, surrounded by guards, aiming his bow and arrow into the distance.

But Ye Hemingen looked carefully at where the target was, but found nothing.

He never imagined that the target Zhu Jinghong was aiming at was the orange on the pole at the other end of the school field.

If you don’t understand, just ask. Ye Hemingen asked his question, and the translator relayed it to the eunuch leading the way.

Hearing the question, the young eunuch smiled contemptuously, then pointed to the distance and said, "If you see the orange, that's the target."

Hearing what the translator said, Ye Hemingen was not satisfied. He consciously muttered, "How could this be a hit?"

Ye Hemingen knew that Zhu Jinghong was powerful, but he still didn't believe that he had such ability.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the whizzing arrow flew out, hitting the yellow orange and bringing it to the ground.

"This"

Ye Heming'en was surprised, and Zhu Jinghong's goal was achieved. He shot this arrow to show this person.

"Please" led the eunuch to continue forward.

When Ye Hemingen approached, Zhu Jinghong also turned around and handed the bow to the guard Baihu beside him.

"Meet His Highness King Xiang"

Even if Ye Hemingen's father came, he had to bow to Zhu Jinghong obediently, and as the young master of the Ye He tribe, he himself was no exception.

"No courtesy," Zhu Jinghong said with a smile.

After Ye Hemingen stood up, Zhu Jinghong winked at the guard next to him, and the latter understood and immediately brought a bow.

Taking the bow and handing it to Ye Heming'en, Zhu Jinghong said with a smile, "I have heard for a long time that Ye He's tribe is excellent in riding and shooting. Everyone on horseback is a good warrior. Can you let me see it today?"

Showing riding and shooting, Ye Hemingen will certainly not have stage fright.

"His Royal Highness King Xiang is the best in the world in riding and shooting. The crude skills of foreign ministers can only be said to be embarrassing."

With these words, Ye Hemingen took the bow, and then He walked towards the horse he had brought.

After touching the horse's back and legs, Ye Hemingen looked in the direction of the stable, and his eyes suddenly felt bright.

"Your Highness, this horse is not good, I want to change it to another one"

Looking in the direction Ye Hemingen pointed, the two guards Baihu and the guards present all laughed.

Ye Hemingen didn't know the reason, but his eyes were very firm. If he wanted to ride, he would ride the best horse.

“Bring the black wind here” Zhu Jinghong calmlyroad.

This horse was a gift from Shui Rong and was now renamed "Black Wind" by Zhu Jinghong.

"Yes"

Heifeng's personality was explosive, and the guards did not dare to approach him casually. Except for Zhu Jinghong, only two horse herders could approach.

Soon the horse was brought in, and the close contact made Ye Hemingen no longer calm.

Having been around horses since he was young, he knows that this is definitely a fierce horse and it is not easy to surrender.

"Young Master, please don't show off." The deputy envoy accompanying him also realized the problem and immediately warned him.

However, Ye Hemingen wanted to face shame. He had already spoken out the big words before, which forced him not to back down easily.

Yes, you can retreat, but you cannot retreat easily.

While moving forward steadily, Ye Hemingen took over the reins, and Black Wind snorted irritably.

"Hey ha"

Ye Heming'en wanted to get stronger, but the black wind directly raised his strong hoof and pushed Ye Heming'en far away, almost losing the bow in his hand. All dropped.

The guards present laughed even more happily, while Zhu Jinghong had already sat on the chair, took the tea handed by Yu Hai and watched quietly.

I saw Ye Hemingen put his bow on his back, and then leaned towards Heifeng again.

Seeing the right moment, Ye Hemingen pulled the saddle and stepped on the stirrups, suddenly exerting force to get on the horse's back

Unexpectedly, the black wind jumped up and threw Ye Hemingen directly. , fortunately the butt fell.

"Young Master, are you okay?" The deputy immediately approached.

If Ye Hemingen was good at anything, they would be guilty.

However, this had nothing to do with the guards. Everyone was still smiling happily at this moment, and they stopped only when Zhu Jinghong snorted coldly.

"Take Hei Feng back"

"Yes"

After giving this order, Zhu Jinghong stood up and walked towards Ye Hemingen, and asked with a smile, "Qing?" It’s okay”

“It’s okay” Ye Hemingen was very embarrassed.

I originally wanted to show my face, but now my butt is exposed, which is very disgraceful no matter what.

"Change a horse," Zhu Jinghong said again.

Ye Hemingen stood upright, bowed solemnly to Zhu Jinghong, and then held the bow in both hands and handed it forward.

"His Royal Highness is unparalleled in the world in riding and shooting. The foreign minister is truly convinced. How dare he try to do whatever he wants?"

Now Ye Hemingen was really convinced, so he gave up the idea of ​​competing. .

Taking the bow, Zhu Jinghong calmly replied, "It's all just rumors. There are countless people in the world who can defeat me. It's unknown."

"Forget it today. I want to talk to you, please sit here."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Ye Hemingen breathed a sigh of relief.

There were coffee tables and chairs on one side of the school grounds, and the two of them quickly took their seats.

Being entertained here was also something Ye Hemingen didn’t expect, but it was indeed a unique feeling. His Royal Highness Prince Xiang, indeedI am not an ordinary person, but I don’t know the purpose of inviting me here today, Ye Hemingen thought.

"I'm afraid it's not easy to come here. What scenery have I seen on the way?"

In order to liven up the atmosphere, Zhu Jinghong first talked about some irrelevant things, and Ye Hemingen himself Yes one answer.

From what he saw on the road, to the customs of various Jurchen tribes, to the difficulties in the far north

Ye Hemingen said a lot of things, which really increased Zhu Jinghong's knowledge.

"Since Ye He's tribe is in such difficulty, why should he take the initiative to invite troops to march westward to fight?" Zhu Jinghong asked the question at the right time.

"Your Highness is a real person, and the foreign minister will tell the truth."

Ye Hemingen said this first, and this is indeed his intuitive feeling.

It is indeed not easy to make people feel this.

Zhu Jinghong is able to do this thanks to his years of acting as a straightforward person, to the point where he has turned this state into instinct.

“Life in the tribe is really difficult now. Many livestock died in the winter last year. Last year, the severe cold hit again. Not only the livestock but also many people froze to death.”

“Now the tribe Here, there is a lack of food and clothing everywhere, let alone raising soldiers, even people can no longer survive."

"So we thought that we could send troops to fight for the Ming Dynasty, firstly, to reduce food consumption, and secondly, You can also earn some rewards and share some of the spoils among the three."

Ye Hemingen talked a lot, but none of it was related to "loyalty to the emperor and serving the country", which made Zhu Jinghong have to sigh that he was also an honest person.

"Is it really difficult for Ye Hebu to reach this level?" Zhu Jinghong asked in disbelief.

"It's difficult, it's difficult. Every day, people and livestock starve to death and freeze to death. The foreign minister's heart bleeds."

Yehe tribe is a place in the far north, with low temperatures below zero in winter. It's dozens of degrees and it's really normal to have a hard time.

"I also hope that Your Highness can speak kindly to the foreign ministers and ask His Majesty the Emperor to allow us to ask for your request. I would like to thank Your Highness on behalf of the people of the Yehe tribe."

Speaking of the tragedy of the tribe , this resolute man in his thirties actually sounded a little crying at this moment.

Zhu Jinghong stepped forward to help him up, and then said, "Quickly ask for the reason, and I will explain it to you, Your Majesty."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Ye Hemingen kowtowed again.

Next, the two of them chatted for a while, but mainly Ye Hemingen was talking.

This guy explained the situation of Ye He's tribe in every detail, and only then did Zhu Jinghong know what suffering was.

In comparison, the tenants of the Ming Dynasty all lived a good life, and it was a miracle that Ye He’s tribe was still alive.

After the conversation here, Zhu Jinghong invited Ye Hemingen to lunch.

The two of them chatted very well during this period, and drank several bottles of wine. Ye Hemingen was particularly touched by Zhu Jinghong's hospitality, and he really said everything that should be said and shouldn't be said.

In the end, the two of them had their own fun. Ye Hemingen said goodbye and left, and invited Zhu Jinghong to go to Ye He's department if he had the opportunity in the future.Be a guest.

After Ye Hemingen left, Zhu Jinghong also lay on the bed. He was a little dizzy after drinking too much wine, so he planned to take a nap first.

"Meet the Princess"

Hearing the sound outside, Zhu Jinghong knew that Baochai was coming, but he still didn't move at all while lying on the bed.

When he came to the bed and sat down, smelling the strong smell of alcohol on the bed, Baochai complained, "Drinking hurts your body, why are you drinking so much?"

"Are you happy?" Zhu Jinghong opened his eyes and replied.

"I have something to tell you"

"What is it"

"I really want to take out one hundred thousand taels of silver at once" Baochai asked.

Although the palace treasury was rich, Baochai felt extremely painful when he took out so much money at once.

In addition to feeling sorry for the money, she was more worried, fearing that all the money would eventually be lost. After all, Liu Xiang had never done business before.

"Give him" Zhu Jinghong stared at Baochai and said.

"You trust that Liu Xiang so much"

"Yeah"

Baochai asked again, "What if you misjudge him?"

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She was thinking about Zhu Jinghong like this. Losing one hundred thousand taels of silver from the palace would seriously hurt her vitality.

Zhu Jinghong replied, "When doing big things, you can't look forward and backward. What's more, you just lost your money, not your life."

"It's only one hundred thousand taels"

Although Baochai is smart, but in terms of structure and openness, she is still far behind.

"You put it lightly, how difficult is it to earn one hundred thousand taels?" Baochai said angrily.

Zhu Jinghong immediately said, "Without courage, there will be no output. Only high risks will lead to high returns."

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