The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1603

[1603. Chapter 1524: Lord, Lord, Minister]

Xiao Jing set out on his journey.

He had the experience of going to Mobei before, and he knew that going to Mobei required a lot of hardships, and this time, it was even worse, because he had to go deep into the deepest part of Mobei and climb over the terrifying Ural Mountains.

He was desperate inside.

When he left the palace, he had to make arrangements for the factory guards and was about to set off.

Unexpectedly… someone came.

It’s Liu Jie.

Liu Jie has been granted the title of Marquis, but he still remains the same. He likes to wear Confucian shirts.

These days, he has been resting in Beijing, but today, he also carried his luggage.

Xiao Jing felt his scalp numb when he saw these disciples and grandsons of Fang Jifan.

Think about such a group of lunatics, all of whom can do anything. For example, Liu Jie, who had a bad day and decided to go to Huanghuangzhou. When he came back, there was not a good piece of skin on his body. Such a person , even if you are in a high and powerful position, it is not easy to provoke him, because you simply cannot afford to provoke him.

Liu Jie bowed to Xiao Jing and said, “It can be said that he and Eunuch Xiao are reunited.”

Xiao Jing looked at Liu Jie in surprise.

“You…you are…”

Liu Jie obviously understood that Xiao Jing still didn’t know what was going on, so he explained with a smile: “On the order of the master, I went to join the master’s guild. I heard from the master that Eunuch Xiao is also leaving. “I came here to go with Eunuch Xiao.”

Xiao Jing: “…”

Liu Jie added: “The caravan of Xingfu Group is about to leave. If it is convenient for Eunuch Xiao, just go with the caravan with the students. Eunuch Xiao can rest assured that there are no more inhabited people outside the Great Wall. In order to protect the caravans, Xingfu Group has established inns all over the desert. There are enough carriages and horses. This journey will be kept comfortably. Master said, Eunuch Xiao and Eunuch Xiao Master, it can be regarded as a personal relationship. This time I went to the Urals. I wanted to make Eunuch Xiao feel proud in front of His Majesty and make some achievements. At the same time, I also had to give Eunuch Xiao some care along the way. The right time was for Eunuch Xiao to leave the customs. , take some time to relax.”

Xiao Jing seemed to be in a dream, then he straightened his face and said seriously.

“Having said that, we have the ugly talk ahead. We are on an errand under orders. In our hearts, we are only loyal to the Emperor. Please don’t bribe us so that we can say good things to you. We They are His Majesty’s eyes, ears, ears, and claws. We are reporting the situation in Ural according to the facts, without any favoritism. When the time comes, if we report something, let the Duke of Qi and those It’s no wonder that Wang Shouren doesn’t like things.”

Liu Jie clasped his fists and said in awe: “The most important thing for a new student is to be down-to-earth, and the most despised thing is cheating. For Eunuch Xiao to say this, it is in line with the students’ feelings. “Speaking of which, if Eunuch Xiao is showing favoritism, the students will impeach Eunuch Xiao.”

Xiao Jing nodded, actually believing Liu Jie’s words.

He knew very well how crazy these people were. It was these people who did things that seemed unreasonable to others.

Fang Jifan’s disciples and grandsons are all ruthless people who do not play their cards according to normal people’s thinking.

His Majesty paid special attention to the matter in Ural, and even sent himself out. This shows the importance of this errand. He cheered up, and now he had no choice but to go there.

He brought dozens of guards, two young eunuchs, and luggage, and soon joined the caravan.

The caravan has hundreds of vehicles and over a thousand people. It is said that such caravans make two or three trips every month.

In order to reassure Xiao Jing, Liu Jie gave Xiao Jing a map.

In this map, there is a trade road from Shanhaiguan to Ural. Along the trade road, there are countless post stations dotted with stars.

The supplies for these inns are also supplied by caravans, and the inns are also responsible for purchasing furs and even minerals from nearby pastures and farms. When the caravans leave customs, nearly half of them carry food. When they arrive at the inn, they After unloading the grain, in addition to some precious goods, some goods will also be imported from the inn and continue westward. In this way, each inn has become a resting place for the caravans along the way, and also a place for the Ming Dynasty outside the customs. security points, and at the same time, a market was also formed spontaneously.

This caravan is different from previous caravans because it mainly brings medicinal materials. There will be no delays along the way westward. If we hurry up, we can reach Ural within four months. However, we will reach Mobei. After getting deeper, the original carriage will be replaced by a sled. All the caravan members have traveled this trade route more than ten times, and they are all experienced. This makes Xiao Jing completely relax.

Especially when sitting in the carriage, a cup of hot tea was brought in. When Xiao Jing was sitting in the carriage, holding the hot tea, Xiao Jing suddenly couldn’t help but think: “Then Duke Qi is not too bad, this dog You still have a little conscience.”

…

“Urgent report…Urgent report…”

In the west mountain, a fast horse broke the tranquility of dawn.

Fang Jifan got up in a hurry and sent Xiao Jing away. He was a little reluctant to leave. The ancients despised life and death and valued separation. When he thought that Eunuch Xiao might not be seen for half a year, Fang Jifan couldn’t help but want to be silly. Otherwise, he would inevitably look like he was mourning for his heir. look.

An urgent report was delivered to Fang Jifan. It was sent by Chen Jingye, a Confucian scholar who followed the Ottoman Prince Suleiman westward.

Chen Jingye accepted his fate and embarked on the journey westward. His heart was desperate.

But now…he has become Fang Jifan’s eyes and ears in Ottoman.

In fact, for Fang Jifan, anyone can be his spy. After all, most of the family members of these Confucian scholars are in the pass. As long as Fang Jifan says a harsh word, these Confucian scholars must believe that Fang Jifan can do anything.

But after all, Fang Jifan is a kind person and a conscientious person. He will never expand the scope of his attacks. He will cheat this person today and that person tomorrow. Instead of doing this, it is better to catch one person and cheat him to the end. Just like this Chen Jingye, he has already been fooled several times, so why not try again?

The first message Chen Jingye brought was very simple, that is, they would arrive in Osman soon.

Phew…

Osman…

Fang Jifan placed the dispatch on the candle. When the dispatch burned to ashes, Fang Jifan’s eyes reflected the candle. At this moment, his eyes seemed to be shining brightly.

The unprecedentedly powerful Ottoman Empire created by Suleiman once made the West tremble.

Not only did the Ming Dynasty want to sail to the Western Ocean, but they also had to go all the way west. Sooner or later… they would face this terrible enemy.

Even if Fang Jifan is in awe of any emperor who has created a great cause, so what?

………

Baku.

This was a frontier city in the east of the Ottoman Empire.

At this time, many Ottoman Kashas and vassals had arrived at Bakulov Stone Fortress. This fortress that once resisted the Ottoman Empire has now become the Ottoman fortress against the Persians.

People were talking and looking anxious.

Finally, the cavalry entered the fortress.

Immediately afterwards, a guard surrounded a man on horseback and entered the fortress.

Countless Confucian scholars followed behind this man.

The Confucian scholars looked around, and Prince Suleiman’s expression also looked solemn.

Because… not long ago, he learned the latest news that his father had passed away.

And he…has become the new monarch of the Ottoman Empire.

The vassals and Kasha gathered here to welcome the new ruler.

Chen Jingye, a great scholar who traveled with Suleiman and was highly trusted by Suleiman, had a long career. Although he rode with Prince Suleiman all the way, he always mounted his horse and tried his best not to surpass Suleiman. .

Suleiman breathed out: “Sir, we are here.”

Chen Jingye just nodded: “Your Highness, I heard that many ministers are waiting for Your Highness here.”

Suleiman nodded, and he led the cavalry to start crossing. The entrance to the stone castle.

Chen Jingye said again: “But why don’t they go out thirty miles from the city to welcome His Highness…”

Suleiman was stunned.

Chen Jingye said: “Your Highness, this is the etiquette. The king, the minister, the minister, the father, the son, the son. If the order is lost, someone will inevitably develop a disobedient heart. This is the purpose of the etiquette.”

Suleiman remained silent.

He originally thought that according to Ottoman customs, these… were understandable.

But now that I have come into contact with etiquette, I feel that this comparison is inappropriate.

Suleiman led the Confucian scholars to the main hall of Bailov Stone Castle.

In this huge building.

Kasha and the vassals inside had different expressions and whispered to each other.

When Suleiman arrived, the discussion became quieter.

Some of them were wearing robes and some were wearing armor.

Scattered throughout this hall.

Suleiman walked into the hall, and people rushed over.

Some people began to want to step forward and bend down to salute Suleiman.

Some came forward, hugged Suleiman, and kissed WEN Suleiman gently on the cheek. Someone patted Suleiman on the shoulder, looking regretful.

Suleiman accepted it silently.

Immediately afterwards, the eunuchs of the Ottoman court began to announce the death of the Sultan, and the new Sultan Suleiman would succeed him as Sultan.

Chen Jingye and others learned the news through Tongyi, and were stunned…

What? His father died and a new king ascended the throne, so carelessly.

At this moment…

someone suddenly came forward and knelt down three times and kowtowed nine times.

“Your Majesty Li Zhi, I have met the new emperor. Long live my emperor. Long live the emperor.”

The other Confucian scholars bowed down and bowed.

Kasha, his vassals and generals were all stunned.

They looked at these strange uninvited guests and felt a little funny for a moment.

But at this moment…

an imperceptible change seemed to have occurred deep in Suleiman’s eyes.

He looked at the ministers scattered throughout the hall…

then nodded towards the Confucian scholars and said in Chinese: “Your Majesty, I am your equal.” Then, he looked at the Kashas silently, with those eyes, It’s impossible to guess.

(End of chapter)