Jiang Wan raised an eyebrow and looked at Sun Yuanhua who came back again, seeming a little confused.
"I feel that this negotiation with the Tartars is of great importance, and I am afraid that I will live up to your lord's expectations..." Sun Yuanhua said nonchalantly: "My lord, why don't you appoint a capable person to handle this matter!"
"No, you don't think so!" Jiang Wan shook her head decisively: "With your qualifications and abilities, I'm pretty sure you can be a competent negotiator...unless you don't want to negotiate!"
Jiang Wan looked at Sun Yuanhua quietly, with a slight smile on his lips. In terms of age, Sun Yuanhua was much older than him. But at this moment, Sun Yuanhua lowered his head in front of Jiang Wan, as if he had done something wrong.
Same as students.
He didn't even dare to look directly into Jiang Wan's eyes.
Sun Yuanhua was heartbroken: "When Xiaguan first arrived at Zhenjiang Fort, he paid a visit to Duke Dingguo. With your master's control over Zhenjiang Fort, he must know about this!"
"I know!" Jiang Wan said calmly: "So what, you didn't come to my Zhenjiang Fort to cause sabotage. Moreover, you are also paying a visit to the Duke. It seems that this does not violate my taboo!"
"When I left Beijing, Your Majesty once summoned me and hinted at something!" Sun Yuanhua raised his head: "Your Majesty's understanding of His Majesty's hints seems that Your Majesty is not optimistic about the combat power of the Overseas Pressure Division, so,
If peace talks with the Tartars can be facilitated, Your Majesty will be very willing to see it. I told the Duke of this conjecture, and the Duke recommended me to be the envoy!"
"This is a good thing!" Jiang Wan said with a smile: "Your Majesty hopes for peace talks. Now you are also in peace talks, and I still support your peace talks. This is a happy thing for everyone, but I don't understand why you suddenly don't want to do it.
!”
"Because the peace talks that your Majesty hopes for are probably different from the peace talks that your Majesty thinks!" Sun Yuanhua said with some difficulty: "If I guess correctly, as long as the Tartars can calm down, our Majesty is still willing to take the peace talks."
To provide some money, food and goods..."
"...Hey!" Jiang Wan seemed a little stunned when he heard this. After a long time, he sighed heavily.
Sun Yuanhua didn't know what Jiang Wan's sigh meant, but there was obviously no sign of anger or even anger. He raised his head in surprise, wondering about Jiang Wan's reaction.
"Let's not talk about His Majesty's thoughts for now. I just want to ask Mr. Sun, what are you thinking deep down in your heart? How do you view this matter? The reason why I asked you to be the envoy of this negotiation is to let you
Do you feel proud or frustrated?"
Sun Yuanhua was stunned. He was about to deny something when he suddenly remembered that in this big tent, Jiang Wanping had already retreated at his request. He and Jiang Wan were the only ones here. Since he planned to come and confess to Jiang Wan
Yes, then there is no need for him to hide his feelings anymore.
"Feel proud!"
He nodded sternly: "None of our officials in the Ming Dynasty, whether civil servants or military generals, would not want to be like Xiaguan at this moment, arrogantly bossing around in front of the Tartars and asking for whatever they wanted. If it weren't for the fact that Xiaguan is going through this right now,
If this were told to Xiaguan’s former colleagues, even Xiaguan himself would feel that this kind of thing is too unreliable! It’s as if it’s fake!”
"Since you feel proud and happy, then go ahead and do it!" Jiang Wan waved her hand: "I understand what you mean. Your Majesty is in the capital, so it is inevitable that he does not know enough about the war on the front line. He has these thoughts.
It’s a prudent move, but my Overseas Control Department is on the front line, and your Majesty has given me the authority to act expediently on some matters, so I don’t need to report them to Your Majesty one by one before I act!”
"I will be out there. Is there anything wrong with your order?"
"That's about it!" Jiang Wan seemed to be a little uninterested: "You tell the Duke of your conjecture. Even if your guess is correct, the Duke of Guo is here to inspect according to His Majesty's order, so he will naturally not criticize your speculation.
If you have any advice, he also has his own difficulties. You don’t have to worry so much, just act according to your own will. As long as we act worthy of the court and the people of the world, then we will have a clear conscience!"
Sun Yuanhua was startled for a moment, with a slight smile on his face: "...I understand, I understand!"
"Do your own thing well!" Jiang Wan nodded: "If I doubt you, I won't let you go. Now that I'm using you, you don't have to have so many messy thoughts. You don't need to use people who are suspicious. Jiang
Someone still has this pattern!"
"Thank you for your advice, sir. I will resign then!"
Seeing Sun Yuanhua walking out with obviously brisk steps, Jiang Wan sighed inwardly again.
He had solved Sun Yuanhua's burden for him, but who would solve his own burden for him? Zhu Youjian really couldn't tell. Now he still thinks about it again. How unhappy he is with himself.
Trust, or distrust of the millions of soldiers of the Ming Dynasty!
Where did the ambitious Emperor Chongzhen, who had the ambition to rejuvenate, go? It was not that he was scared out of his wits after a sudden change. It is not that the Ming Dynasty did not have elite soldiers and generals, nor did it lack people who dared to fight. The Ming Dynasty is now
A king who is decisive in killing and has an iron-blooded will!
Even for officials of Sun Yuanhua's level, Zhu Youjian had to hint, not to mention those other officials and imperial guards. They only had some responsibilities for the imperial court, and he had tried his best to accommodate them.
They have been accommodated, but after all, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop!
Early the next morning, Jiang Wan left Gushan Fort. As soon as he returned to Zhenjiang Fort, he immediately found Gaoxing Sheng.
Sun Yuanhua's incident reminded him again that he still underestimated Zhu Youjian's integrity. Even in the Tenth Prince's Palace, he and Zhu Youjian had a relationship between emperor and minister, but once he ascended the throne of the emperor, then, once
In Zhu Youjian's eyes, these feelings are of little value.
These sentiments are more like the means he uses to control his courtiers. However, these methods are not particularly skillful when used on himself. However, there will be a day when he just tolerates his own affairs, then these sentiments will become
It's of no use at all.
Even if Duke Dingguo's face is added to it, he may not be able to save Jiang Wan's wife, children, and family.
He wanted to see his wife and children and take them out, whether the emperor wanted to or not.
"My lord, as long as you give an order, my subordinates will personally take people to the capital to bring the wife and young master back to Zhenjiang Fort!" When Gao Xingsheng heard this, his face suddenly became solemn: "The Military Intelligence Department will spare no effort and will not be afraid of sacrifice.
Sir, take care of this!"
"I originally planned to let you go in person. The affairs of the Military Intelligence Department will be left to Xu Xianchun for the time being. He is not suitable for this matter!" Jiang Wan said slowly: "I asked you to come here so that you can be prepared.
When I return to Beijing, you go back with him. I have no intention of telling him about this, let alone telling the emperor. I will explain it to my wife and young master when they arrive at Zhenjiang Fort!"
"Understood, I'll go pick people right now!" Gao Xingsheng nodded.
"I don't want anyone who is born around me!" Jiang Wan pondered for a moment: "I want all people who are born in Liaodong, preferably people from Zhenjiang Fort. No matter how careful you are about this matter, there will be nothing wrong. We can't let the court
If there is any chance, after you go out, you cannot tell anyone about this matter. The only external thing is to escort the Duke back to Beijing, do you understand?"
"clear!"
"If the war permits and everything in the Overseas Town is on track, maybe I will come with you in person!" Jiang Wan said: "In addition to borrowing their mother and son, I also really want to meet our Majesty first.
, but this time, I didn’t need to be summoned by him, I came uninvited!”
A few days after this conversation, Xu Yongzhen left for Beijing.
He barely managed to do what the emperor asked him to do, and he almost understood what he should see and understand in the Overseas Pressure and Control Department. And Jiang Wan's Overseas Pressure and Control Department, after the initial fuss, also
Gradually it got on track.
There's no point in him staying here any longer.
Jiang Wan personally held a banquet to see him off, and Xu Renzhi also took his men and left Zhenjiang Fort with Xu Yongzhen. One of them went west to Guangningwei via Liaoyang, and the other went south to Pi Island.
There, Xu Renzhi will get on the boat prepared for him by Jiang Wan, and under the protection of a group of guards sent by Jiang Wan, he will return to Daming by boat.
Compared with the worries at the time, the journey back was obviously much lighter. With God's blessing, it seemed as if Xu Yongzhen was allowed to return to Ming Dynasty as soon as possible to report his experiences to the emperor. The journey was calm and calm, and he arrived within a few days.
Tianjin, and then headed directly to the capital.
Even though he had only left the capital for less than two months, when he returned this time, Xu Yongzhen felt as if he had lived in another world. What he saw along the way from Tianjin to the capital made people unable to help but compare it with Zhenjiang Fort. Of course, in the end, although the comparison did not produce any results,
, which obviously made him feel a little depressed.
Before he arrived in the capital, Kuai Ma had already sent the news of his return to the palace. When they arrived at the post station in the suburbs of Beijing, Luo Yangxing had personally sent someone to wait here. No matter whether they stayed at this post station in the suburbs of Beijing, Xu Yongzhen and his party would
People followed Jin Yiwei's people and entered the capital calmly.
After entering the city, he sent most of his entourage, chariots and horses directly back to his Dingguo Palace, while he himself took a few of his confidant guards and followed the Jin Yiwei directly into the palace.
The emperor sent his guards to wait for him at the inn, but he was not told to go back to bathe, change clothes, and eat before meeting the emperor. No one knew this rule better than Xu Yongzhen.
Of course, he would not tell the people in Jinyiwei that among the people he sent to his mansion, some of the carriages belonged to Jiang Wan. They were gifts and letters that Jiang Wan had brought to his wife and son.
Publicly and privately, he felt that this matter was not a big deal.
"Madam, Madam, the Duke is back..."
The spring breeze is blowing, and Jiang Polu, who has already become famous, is playing with his mother in the yard. Now he can stumble a few steps underground. Every time he throws himself into his mother's arms, the little guy lets out a giggle.
Laughing loudly, he enjoyed playing this game endlessly.
"I know!" Xu Caining replied without raising his head. When the girl who came to report saw that his wife didn't respond, her anxious smile turned red: "The master also sent someone to bring many things back with the Duke.
Yes, everyone is outside now, and there are several cars of stuff!"
"There is nothing in Beijing, so we need him to bring things back from such a far away place!" Xu Caining said with a smile, hugging his son: "Let's see what good things your father has brought back for you!"
"Meet the lady!"
A middle-aged man stood bowed by the Moon Gate. When he saw Xu Caining coming out, he said respectfully: "I've met the young master!"
"Are you the one who brought the things back?" Xu Caining glanced at the other party suspiciously: "Why don't I recognize you?"
"My subordinate Xing Sheng is Mr. Jiang who followed me in Liaodong!" He Xingsheng said respectfully: "However, when I met you, you were still a professor at the Tenth Prince's Palace. Later, I was recommended by Mr. Sun Chengzong and served under Mr. Jiang.
, now he is the head of the Military Intelligence Department of the Military and Political Affairs Office of the Overseas Town under your command!"
After saying that, he respectfully handed over his badge: "All the confession documents have been personally inspected by the people of the Duke's Mansion. The subordinates and others followed the Duke all the way to the capital, and everyone can recognize them.
There will be suspicions of someone pretending to be someone!”
Xu Caining narrowed his eyes slightly: "Head of the Military Intelligence Department, you traveled thousands of miles to send me a letter and something?"
Gao Xingsheng stepped aside slightly. Several large carts behind him were unloading large and small bags of things. He looked at the beautiful furs and boxes of exquisite ginseng, which had been packaged so tightly that they looked very special at a glance.
Precious burden, in the small garden, the eyes of everyone around Xu Caining were shining.
"My lord has said that they are all local specialties from Liaodong, and they are not very rare. Now that my wife is living in the Duke's Mansion, there is a lot of trouble. It would be my lord's thought to pick some more and distribute them to relatives, friends and servants!
"
"This is making a fortune!" Xu Caining said with a smile: "If such a local product comes to me, it will belong to my Jiang family. I really can't bear to give it to others!"
"That's not necessary. Your Excellency has other arrangements for the Madam and Young Master's gifts!" Gao Xingsheng glanced around and stopped talking.
Xu Caining immediately understood and gave instructions: "You guys are busy first. As a high-ranking officer, you go to the side hall and wait. I will come over after I have arranged this little guy. I want to see what the guy has arranged for us.
What!"
"Okay, then I will wait for Madam in the side hall!"
Gao Xingsheng nodded slightly and retreated. Inside the Moon Gate was the inner house. He Xingsheng was naturally not allowed to go in as a man. He would not break such a rule. It was only natural that the mistress sent him to wait aside.
No one felt strange.
"By the way, where is the Duke?" Xu Caining handed the child to the wet nurse and asked casually.
"It seems that after the Duke of Guo entered the capital, he went directly to the palace!" The girl next to him replied: "Your Majesty is really very kind to the Duke of Guo. The ministers who came back from outside are not rich at home.
I’m afraid there aren’t many of us in the Ming Dynasty who can just enter the palace!”
"Haha..." Xu Caining chuckled, turned and walked outside: "There are not many, but there are always a few!"