Chapter 19 Entering the Palace to Face the Saint(2/2)
There are only two hundred gates. No matter what, let the Jiangnan Navy gather them together, or dismantle them from warships!"
Zheng He responded: "Yes! I will go and do it immediately." He thought that this kid would cause trouble if he didn't ask for instructions. Now he had to find a way to get cannons from the gang of soldiers in the Jiangnan Navy. It was as difficult as trying to get skin from a tiger.
That's almost it.
Wang Changfeng also said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I also have some ideas about ship construction and manpower."
The emperor waved his hand and said: "You can discuss these details with Zheng He, and I will give you whatever money you want."
The emperor was still a little nervous when he saw him coming in, but now he is getting more and more relaxed, and he actually seems to be climbing along the pole. He is really a monkey spirit, and he really looks a bit like Zheng He when he was young.
The emperor took a sip of tea and said, "It's August now and the sea is not calm. I'll give you three months to set off before the end of the year. Are you sure?"
Wang Changfeng glanced at Zheng He and thought that the emperor seemed to be quite anxious about this matter, so he cupped his hands and said: "I respectfully respect the imperial edict and set off in December."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said to Zheng He: "How is the investigation of the Panlong Society? Let's talk about it together."
Zheng He knew the emperor's intention. I am afraid that Wang Changfeng's entanglement with the Panlong Society cannot be ignored this time. He pondered for a while and said: "Your Majesty, there is news that the manpower that was sent out is gradually coming back, but according to the current situation, it is still
It is fragmented, and the context of this organization cannot be traced. There are two things that can be determined. The first is that the Panlong Society should be related to the attack on Tianshu Island, and the second is that the Panlong Society may also have activities in Beijing.
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When Wang Changfeng heard that the two men suddenly talked about the Panlong Society, he had never heard Zheng He mention it before. He must have thought that this matter was extremely secret. Zheng He would never have mentioned it on his own initiative if it were not in front of the emperor.
A mysterious smile appeared on the emperor's face: "Beijing? You probably mean Chaozhong?"
Zheng He quickly raised his hand and said, "I am a little unsure. After all, it is related to the overall situation of the imperial court, so I have to be cautious."
The emperor sneered and said: "How can a few flies shake the big tree in the overall situation of the imperial court? Just let go and check it out. I will take care of it for you, so it won't turn the world upside down."
Zheng He lowered his head and responded: "I understand, so I will investigate more quickly."
When Zheng He saw that the emperor stopped talking, he was about to stand up and leave. Unexpectedly, the emperor suddenly asked Wang Changfeng: "How old are you this year? Are you married?"
Wang Changfeng was stunned, thinking about business, why did the old emperor suddenly care about this? Zheng He also looked at a loss.
Wang Changfeng replied: "I am eighteen years old this year. My school has strict rules and I have not yet been married."
The emperor nodded and said with a smile: "I understand. From now on, when you are in Beijing, you can often walk around the palace and talk to me."
Wang Changfeng thought to himself that he might as well skip it. Talking to you, the old man, is ten times more tiring than talking to others. His buttocks were sore just sitting there for a moment, but all he could say was: "I obey your order."
Seeing that the emperor stopped asking questions, the two of them stood up and left the imperial study.
After walking for a while, Wang Changfeng let out a long breath and said, "I'm suffocating myself to death."
Zheng He smiled and said: "It's the first time I've seen the emperor, and his performance has been very good. Some ministers are so sweaty when they meet the emperor for the first time that it's hard for them to speak smoothly."
Wang Changfeng said: "I don't know what the emperor is thinking. Why did he ask about these things and ask me to come into the palace to talk to him? It seems that it's okay. I'd better not stay in the capital."
Zheng He teased: "Maybe the emperor wants to propose marriage to you, hahaha."
Wang Changfeng was embarrassed: "That's not possible, I have to choose it myself."
Just as he was talking about this, he saw a group of people approaching from a distance. The leader was striding forward, followed by several palace maids trotting along behind.
Wang Changfeng thought it was some prince. After all, walking like this in the palace was either a relative of the emperor or a relative of the country. When he got closer, he took a closer look and cried in his heart, how could he meet this little aunt? It turned out to be none other than Min.
Princess.
When Zheng He saw his bitter face, he understood and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, just say hello and come over." After that, he walked up to him. Wang Changfeng quickly bowed his head and followed Zheng like a little eunuch.
and the back, hoping to get away with it.
Zheng He bowed his hands and saluted, "Meet Princess Allergy." However, he revealed Wang Changfeng who was following behind.
Wang Changfeng also quickly bowed his head and saluted, saying vaguely: "Meet Princess Allergy." He was afraid that she would recognize his voice.
Princess Min said casually: "Uncle Zheng, there is no need to be polite. Is the emperor's uncle in the house?"
Zheng He smiled and nodded.
Princess Min tilted her head and asked curiously: "This is Uncle Zheng's new little eunuch? Why does he look a little unfamiliar?"
Wang Changfeng lowered his head even lower, not daring to express his anger.
Princess Min became more and more interested and shouted: "Newcomer, why are you so ignorant of the rules? You raise your head and speak."
Zheng He didn't say anything, just looked at Wang Changfeng with a smile.
Wang Changfeng was heartbroken and raised his head suddenly, which startled Princess Min and shouted: "It turns out it's your boy!"
Wang Changfeng didn't dare to compete with her here, so he quickly smiled and said: "Princess, we meet again, please come and be fine." Even he himself felt that this was a nonsense statement.
Zheng He spoke at this time: "Princess, there are still some things in my house. I'll take my leave now. You guys can chat slowly." After saying this, without waiting for Princess Min to reply, he walked away in three steps at the same time.
It seemed like something was chasing me from behind.
Wang Changfeng smiled bitterly in his heart and said, Senior Brother, you are too unjust, you are simply hurting your friend. Just as he was about to follow him, Princess Min stepped forward and blocked the way, shouting: "Why are you seeing me?"
You all want to run away, but I’m not a tiger, so why can’t I eat you?”
Wang Changfeng smiled and said: "Well, the princess is beautiful and fragrant. Of course she is not a tiger. Even if she is a tiger, she is still a tigress." The last half of the sentence actually became quieter and softer as he said it, and was almost inaudible.
Princess Min said angrily: "You bastard, what are you talking about?"
Wang Changfeng quickly waved his hand and said: "I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything."
Princess Min was seen holding her waist with both hands, her little face turning pale with anger.
Only then did Wang Changfeng see the princess up close. He saw that her beautiful eyes were very lively, and her eyelashes were particularly long. It seemed that she could blow out the wind with just a blink of an eye. The bridge of her nose was slightly straight, and she had a small mouth.
The righteous pouting is enough to tie up a donkey.
Wang Changfeng didn't dare to look into her eyes, so he had to move it downwards, but it landed on her swollen and youthful breasts. Wang Changfeng was immediately embarrassed, and he didn't know where to put his eyes.
Princess Min seemed to have discovered what he had just seen, and said angrily: "If you peek again, I'll dig out your eyes!"
Wang Changfeng blushed and muttered: "I really didn't mean it. I hope the princess will forgive me."
Princess Min didn't know what she thought of, a blush appeared on her cheeks, and her snow-white skin became even more delicate. Wang Changfeng was curious as to why she didn't find her so beautiful when she was dressing up as a woman before.
At this time, the few palace ladies behind had already seen the clues, and they wisely withdrew two feet away.
Princess Min pretended to be calm and said: "What method did you use that day to catch Grandpa Liu's invincible energy?"
Wang Changfeng said sternly: "Eunuch Liu has deep inner strength. It was actually me who lost that day. It's just that he didn't care about me."
Princess Min suddenly realized: "I was just wondering how Grandpa Liu can't even defeat a yellow-haired boy like you. It turns out he is giving you face."
Wang Changfeng nodded and said: "The princess is absolutely right."
Seeing him nodding like rice, Princess Min couldn't help but laugh: "How can I be so scary? I've been bullied by you several times."
Wang Changfeng said: "I did make a mistake that time outside the city. Isn't it hurt?"
Of course, Princess Min couldn't say that her butt hurt from the fall, so she quickly changed the subject and said: "What about that? We haven't even known each other before. I don't know what to call you?"
Wang Changfeng said: "What the princess said is absolutely true. My surname is Wang and my name is Changfeng. I have just arrived in Beijing. I would like to ask the princess to take care of me when I am in the capital in the future."
Princess Min felt a little embarrassed when he said this. She raised her head deliberately and said, "It's easy to say. If you have any problems in the future, just come to see me at Prince Lu's Mansion. Just remember to bring some good wine when you come to see me for business."
, or else I will be kicked out by my father." After a pause, he softly said: "My name is Zhu Minmin."
After saying that, without looking back, he walked away quickly. When the palace ladies behind saw him, they quickly ran over to follow him, leaving Wang Changfeng alone there.
Wang Changfeng touched his head and said: "Zhu Minmin, the name is not bad, but why not call her Princess Minmin?" He walked out of the palace while thinking.
As soon as he walked out of the palace gate, he saw two men who looked like guards in royal robes coming forward. They knelt on one knee in front of Wang Changfeng and said, "I have met Mr. Wang in my humble position."
Wang Changfeng was stunned. It was the first time he was called Master Wang, and he was a little uncomfortable. He thought that the Jin Yiwei was well informed. The news had already spread outside the palace before he even walked out of the palace.
Wang Changfeng said in a calm tone: "Get up and talk. What are your orders?"
The two Jin Yiwei quickly bowed and replied: "I don't dare. I am under the command of the Jin Yiwei Ji Commander. I specially invite Mr. Wang to come to the Ji Mansion to have a talk."
Wang Changfeng was a little confused. Even though he had some trouble with the Jinyiwei yesterday, he would not have alarmed the Jinyiwei commander. Besides, this posture did not seem like he was going to attack the enemy.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Changfeng said: "I still have some official duties to attend to. You go back first. Later I will go to Ji Mansion to meet you in person."
The two Jinyi guards seemed to have guessed what Wang Changfeng was going to say, and continued: "The commander has given instructions that if Mr. Wang cannot escape at this moment, the commander will hold a banquet at Juchunfang on the Qinhuai River in the evening to invite Mr. Wang.
Make time for the banquet then."
Wang Changfeng didn't expect Ji Gang to have such an event waiting for him, so I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to refuse anymore. Ji Gang was afraid that he had some other motives for showing kindness to him, so it would be better to meet him in person before making plans. So he said: "
Got it, go back and tell Mr. Ji, I will go to the banquet tonight."
Chapter completed!