Chapter 780 Good Brother
After Xin Ai Huang Taiji was captured during the great victory of Fengzhou, Qin Dewei had a heart-to-heart talk with the eldest son of Anda.
At that time, Qin Dewei had promised to release Xin Ai Huang Taiji, and on the way from Datong to the capital, he treated Xin Ai Huang Taiji preferentially and used gentle methods.
Now three months have passed, and the hard-awaited Huang Taiji finally waited for Qin Dewei to fulfill his promise.
Even though the time in jail was a bit long, Xin Ai Huang Taiji could not help but feel a little resentful, and people of eighteen or nineteen were not good at controlling their emotions, so he casually said: "Why have you waited so long?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Dewei slapped the iron fence and said angrily: "How could you say such a thing to me? Are you worthy of my painstaking efforts? Who do you think I am?"
After the general officer finished translating, Qin Dewei continued: "Although I have been in the capital a lot in the past few years, I have also heard about the bravery of the young people who love Huangtai Jiji, and I have always respected warriors.
So I have always treated you very favorably, and I have been looking for opportunities to let you regain your freedom!
But how many times have I told you that there needs to be an appropriate time to release you, otherwise I will just let you go back to Saibei, otherwise I will harm you!"
Some concepts have been instilled by Qin Dewei over the past few months and have penetrated into Xin Ai Huang Taiji's heart. At this time, he nodded subconsciously and said: "I said it."
First, after he returns to the grassland, he and his father Anda are likely to be suspicious of each other. How will they get along?
Second, he has the "stain" of being captured. How will his father view himself in the future, or how will he deal with himself?
Therefore, after being released back to the grassland tribe, it was difficult for him to find a place of his own.
Qin Dewei did not give Xin Ai Huang Taiji much time to think, "I have been waiting for it before, and now the opportunity has finally appeared!
According to reports from the border town, the Little Prince's tribe has begun to move eastward, and Dashawo and surrounding areas will be vacated!
From the perspective of a good brother, I think this is your chance!"
After Tongshi translated, Xin Ai Huang Taiji said a few words, and Tongshi translated back: "Good brother, just call me Sengge."
After all, Xin Ai Huang Taiji is only an eighteen or nineteen-year-old person with low immunity in all aspects.
Qin Dewei accepted the title of "Good Brother" and said, "That's okay, I'll call you Seng Ge from now on. It's easier to pronounce."
Then he said emotionally: "After you are released and returned to Saibei, if you are suspected by your father, you can request to be sent to live in Dashawo!
Only in this way can you have a place on the grassland! This is the safest way out that I have worked hard to plan for you!
But you actually complained that I acted too slowly, and even complained that I made you sit in jail for a few more days, which makes me really uncomfortable!"
Xin Ai Huang Taiji saluted repeatedly and said: "Don't dare! It's all my fault! I know I was wrong!"
Qin Dewei sighed: "Now that I am a great scholar of the Ming Dynasty, and you are a prisoner of the Beilu Order, what good can I gain from helping you?
So it’s just because I think you’ve hit it off! Is the Bansheng Han man who was captured with you alive now?”
Xin Ai Huang Taiji was so ashamed that he could not speak. It seemed that Qin Dewei had always been giving to him, but he could not repay him with anything.
Qin Dewei waved his hand and said generously: "Don't think so much, I show kindness without expecting repayment."
Standing outside the iron fence, Qin Dewei took a look at the situation inside the prison and said: "How can I let my good brother live here! Make arrangements to move into the Huitong Hall as soon as possible!"
Tongshi translated Qin Zhongtang's words truthfully, and Xin Ai Huang Taiji was grateful again. No matter what happens in the future, at least he can leave this damn prison.
Qin Dewei then explained to Xin Ai Huang Taiji: "Without the emperor's approval, I had no choice but to leave you here. Now I will send you to the Huitong Hall to settle down, and then we can talk."
Of course, being sent to the Huitong Hall does not mean that these northern prisoners are free. They must still be restricted and monitored. Moreover, the Huitong Hall building itself is isolated from the inside and outside, which is most suitable for house arrest.
Otherwise, Qin Dewei would not have chosen the Nanjing Huitong Pavilion as the venue when he implemented the "two limits" in Nanjing officialdom.
On the same day, Qin Zhongtang mobilized a large number of officers, soldiers and servants to transfer more than a dozen Northern prisoners to Huitong Hall.
Then he asked the Huitong Hall to arrange bathing and food for these prisoners, and everyone was given new clothes. Qin Zhongtang went to Wenyuan Pavilion to handle official business first.
It was almost noon, and Qin Dewei had just sat down in the middle hall when he saw Fang You and Fangsheren coming in.
So Qin Zhongtang asked: "Has the edict regarding Dongge University Scholar been issued?"
Fang Sheren replied: "Not yet."
Qin Zhongtang said dissatisfied: "Why is it so slow? Go and urge Mr. Yange now!"
Fang Sheren was speechless. Yesterday, the emperor verbally issued the order and asked Huang Jin to convey it to the cabinet.
And today has only been half a day, how can we draft the edict and complete the process so quickly? Even if you are anxious, you are not in such a hurry.
Also, you, Qin Zhongtang, were procrastinating on Mr. Zhai Ge's order back then. Now it's your turn, but you're so anxious!
Qin Dewei still ordered: "Go! Whether it's fast or not is his problem, but whether to rush or not is my attitude!"
Although Fang Sheren felt that it was unnecessary, he could not go against his will and had no choice but to set off for Xiyuan.
When they arrived at Yinghe Gate, Fang Sheren also said hello to Commander Xu, Qin Zhongtang's brother-in-law.
Then Fang Sheren also saw outside the gate of Renshou Palace not far away, where Mr. Zhai Ge was pacing.
"What's going on?" Fang Sheren asked Xu Miaojing again.
Xu Miaojing had nothing to hide from her brother-in-law's confidant, and replied: "Zhai Ge always comes to see me to express his gratitude, but the emperor does not receive him."
Fang Sheren could only sigh with emotion. Mr. Zhai Ge, the first assistant, was treated like no one else. He didn't know what he was trying to do.
Even for such an important meeting as the appointment of Chief Minister Xie En, the emperor did not bother to meet with anyone, which is enough to illustrate the embarrassing status of Mr. Zhai Ge.
Fang Sheren couldn't help but commented: "It's better to insist on resigning. How can I be grateful?"
Xu Miaojing joked: "You are just a middle school student, so don't sympathize with other people's seniority."
This was a matter of rough words but not rough reasoning. Fang Sheren smiled bitterly and planned to go to Wuyi Hall to find Yan Song. However, after taking only a few steps, he was seen by Mr. Zhai Ge.
When Qin Dewei went to the Zhai Mansion to issue the edict last night, Fang Sheren was pulled to do a temporary tribute, so Mr. Zhai Ge knew Fang You's current status.
"Fangshe people, please stay!" Mr. Zhai Ge quickly called out to Fang You.
Taking advantage of the noon time, Qin Zhongtang swiped several official documents from the Military Aircraft Department, compiled opinions on how to deal with them, and then sandwiched them with the original memorials and sent them to Renshou Palace.
Immediately, he saw Fang You coming back from Xiyuan and reported: "Mr. Zhai Ge went to thank you today."
Qin Dewei said impatiently: "What's so strange about this? Who gets promoted and doesn't show gratitude?"
Then Fang You continued: "But the emperor did not summon Mr. Zhai Ge. Then Mr. Zhai Ge saw me and asked me a question."
Qin Dewei said doubtfully: "What are you talking about?"
Fang You replied: "Mr. Zhai Ge just asked if the public house in the east Juanpeng of Wenyuan Pavilion is still there? He can go to work."
Qin Dewei: "."
There must be something wrong with Zhai Luan! Why are you trying to run back to Wenyuan Pavilion instead of going to Wuyi Hall to go on duty as a chief assistant according to the recent practice?
Then Qin Dewei immediately realized that it was not that Zhai Luan did not want to go on duty at Wuyi Hall, but the emperor did not want to waste time meeting him, and did not clearly tell him where to join him!
Besides, there was Yan Song over there at Wuyi Hall, and he might have done something to hinder Zhai Luan.
So the real meaning of what Zhai Luan entrusted Fang Sheren to pass on is that if you Qin Dewei don't help me, Zhai Luan, find a way, I will go to Wenyuan Pavilion to guard!
I guess you, Qin Zhongtang, don't want to see an additional chief assistant in Wenyuan Pavilion, which already has the surname Qin, right?
After figuring out the link, Qin Dewei snapped at the case and said angrily: "The most shameless scoundrel!"
Zhai Luan couldn't deal with the emperor and Yan Song, so he came to threaten him and Qin Dewei to help him deal with it! But he had to accept this threat!
It feels like having a dog skin plaster applied to your face!
After being busy until the afternoon, Qin Dewei left the palace through Donghua Gate and then came to the Huitong Hall.
At this time, Xin Ai Huang Taiji was completely refreshed, had eaten and drank enough, and was waiting for his good brother to come over.
After meeting Qin Dewei, Xin Ai Huang Taiji asked: "Brother Qin said in the morning that I finally have a place on the grassland, and I won't be in danger all the time when I return to the grassland! But with the current plan, how can I be released?" "
Qin Dewei said with great confidence: "It is a small matter to release you! Your performance in the prisoner presentation made the emperor very happy and satisfied, and after my persuasion, the emperor will pardon you."
As he spoke, Qin Dewei took out a document he had prepared in advance: "This is a confession. As long as you sign it, you will be officially released after being interrogated by the Ming Dynasty, and with the permission of the emperor. "
Although Qin Dewei said it very lightly, Xin Ai Huang Taiji was not stupid and realized that this "confession" was actually equivalent to a "confession".
So I hesitated for a while, should I sign this kind of thing? If I signed it, I'm afraid it would be a stain if it was passed back to the grassland.
Human nature has its own rules. Qin Dewei was not in a hurry and let Xin Ai and Huang Taiji think about it for a while before speaking again:
"This confession is actually for the emperor to see. There needs to be such an explanation. After all, the emperor of tomorrow has conquered all over the world. If you invade our borders, who is not the guilty party?
Other than that, you will not go out in public. Others will only know that the Emperor of Heaven has pardoned you."
Emperor Jiajing wanted face most. Without such a "confession" to satisfy the emperor's vanity, it would be difficult to convince him to continue.
Xin Ai Huang Taiji thought about it again and again, and gradually became shaken. Mainly because he was a prisoner now and had no room for bargaining.
So what if I don't want to? Even if there is a "good big brother" to mediate, I can save my life, but the Ming Dynasty will imprison me for the rest of my life, and I will be the one who suffers the most.
I am only eighteen or nineteen years old, my life has just begun, I cannot let it be ruined in captivity!
Seeing that Xin Ai Huang Taiji was gradually wavering, Qin Dewei threw out another temptation: "At the same time, the Emperor of Heaven will make you the Marquis of Shunyi and give you a special silver seal!"
Xin Ai Huang Taiji asked in surprise: "Is this really true?"
Qin Dewei said categorically: "Can I make it up? It's absolutely not false!"
Xin Ai Huang Taiji was in a daze for a moment, this was something that even his father An Da had never obtained.
It may sound schizophrenic to say that the gradually rising grassland hero Anda violently invaded and plundered the border towns, but at the same time he was eager to be canonized by the Ming Dynasty.
Although Ida was very powerful, his nominal status among the Northern Barbarians was actually that of a prince, and the Great Khan, the leader of the Northern Barbarians, was a little prince.
I may be able to overpower the little prince in the military field, but I am always several heads behind the little prince in politics.
That's why Anda is eager to obtain high-level canonization and gold seals from the Ming Dynasty, and then use the Ming Dynasty canonization to improve his political status and obtain treatment that is on par with the little prince.
In any case, the Central Plains has always been the upper reaches of the chain of cultural contempt. The influence of the Ming Dynasty is still there. Obtaining the canonization and recognition of the Ming Dynasty can indeed improve one's status.
And from an economic point of view, being canonized by the Ming Dynasty means having the right to pay tribute, which is something I have been asking for so hard and hard to get.
After Xin Ai Huang Taiji gradually accepted the "facts", Qin Dewei persuaded him earnestly:
"It is not appropriate to publicize this matter. Wait until you become independent from your father before making it official. This will ensure your safety as much as possible!
Then the Ming Dynasty will pay tribute to you and treat you more favorably than the three guards of Wuliangha, and you may become the richest leader on the grassland!"
Thinking of this prospect, Xin Ai Huang Taiji suddenly pressed "Confession" and gritted his teeth and said: "I sign! I sign!"
Again, as a prisoner, there is no room for bargaining. If you want to survive, you can only act according to other people's intentions.
He is not even twenty years old and he still doesn’t want to die!
When discussing with Xin Ai and Huang Taiji, it was already dusk, so Qin Zhongtang left the hall and went home.
When we walked outside the entrance of Wugong Hutong, we actually saw Yan Song's Yi Cong coming from the north.
Ministers like Yan Song who entered the Zhiwuyi Palace could leave the palace through Xi'an Gate, which is located to the north of most official residences.
Qin Zhongtang stopped and waited, and when Mr. Yange came closer, he called out: "Does Mr. Yange have any edicts today?
If you are distracted, I will write a draft of the edict myself, and you can use it directly!"
Yan Song ignored Qin Dewei, refused to even get off the sedan, and continued to leave.
When he returned home and saw his son's miserable state, Yan Song's mood kept rising and falling. Mr. Yan Ge, who was good at forbearing, felt that his anger could no longer be suppressed.
Although Yan Shifan had difficulty moving and could only lie down on the soft couch, his brain had regained clarity after his fever subsided.
He just kept twirling his eyebrows, not knowing what he was thinking.
Yan Song let out a long sigh, touched Yan Shifan's head and said, "If you are injured, you have to rest. Why bother thinking too much?"
Yan Shifan responded: "Son, I'm thinking, is it wrong for us to place all our bets on the emperor?
Also, do you think Qin Dewei already knew our plot, so he insisted on withdrawing from Zhan Shifu in the East Palace?"
Mr. Yan Ge immediately scolded: "Impossible! How did Qin Dewei learn about the plot that only our father and son knew about?
Furthermore, you gave up the East Palace and placed all your bets on the Emperor, how could you be wrong?"
Yan Shifan said very pessimistically: "Even if you place all your bets on the emperor, you can't bet on Qin Dewei. So is it wrong?"
Chapter completed!