Outside the Mongolian camp, which was only more than twenty miles away from Xifengkou, the leaders of various ministries lined up in order to receive the envoys sent by the emperor in accordance with the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty.
The first person to receive them was the Aohan tribe, which was the first to belong to the Ming Dynasty. The leader Wu Yun knelt on the ground with a sword in hand.
And the father and son Jirigela and Ahelai, who had made great contributions to the emperor, were behind the dark clouds, one on the left and the other on the right, becoming the second-in-command of the Aohan tribe.
Since they officially surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, the father and son have been rising internally, and their status can be said to have skyrocketed.
Wealth and power also continued to grow, and even the leaders and Taiji would greet them respectfully when they saw them.
This feeling was so wonderful, and I was secretly glad that my original decision was so wise, otherwise the father and son would still be just inconspicuous heads of a thousand households.
The reason why today's reception is so grand is because the Ming Dynasty has dispatched fast cavalry and notified all Mongolian ministries in advance.
It is said that a big shot is coming, and the etiquette must not be inferior.
Wuyun, the nominal leader, selected strong men overnight, consulted Ming Dynasty officials in the camp, and studied and trained Ming etiquette day and night. It can be said that he put in a lot of effort.
Seeing such a neat lineup and respectful words, the guard of the Royal Forest Army who was walking at the front felt extremely happy.
"Everyone, please get up. There is no need to be polite. Our family is just a small person serving around Long Live Lord."
When the sharp sound sounded, the Mongolian kneeling on the ground couldn't help but secretly look up and forward.
The result was a surprise to them. The person who came to comfort them on behalf of the emperor, a dignified envoy of the Ming Dynasty, was actually a eunuch?
But when they heard what he said next, these people all started to get nervous.
The people who serve the emperor? Aren't they the powerful and popular princes?
Although they are outside the pass, since they have surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and are now ministers of the Ming Dynasty, they naturally want to understand the situation inside the pass.
I still have some understanding of the dignitaries in the capital, otherwise how could I survive.
As the current eunuch in charge of the ceremony and the governor of the West Factory, Wang Chaofu can be said to be the number one eunuch. Even the famous Wei Zhongxian had to bow half his head in front of him.
It is impossible for such people to be outside their intelligence information.
After all, this is a thigh that is too thick to be too thick.
If you hug this thigh tightly, are you afraid that you won't have a good life in the future?
"It turned out to be the prince. This really surprised me. I thought the person who came this time was still an official from the Ministry of Rites."
It has been more than half a year since I surrendered, and the contacts between the Ming court and various ministries have never been broken. There have been several so-called condolences and comforts, mostly from officials of the Ministry of Rites.
This time, such a heavyweight came, and the pomp and ceremony was so huge. It seemed that it was not just as simple as before.
"Our family has been following the edict of Long Live Lord this time. On behalf of Long Live Lord, we have come to visit and express our condolences to you. Could it be that we are not as good as officials from the Ministry of Rites?"
Hearing Wu Yun's words, Wang Chaofu looked unhappy.
Ah Hailai, who was standing behind, had lived in the capital for a long time and followed the emperor for a while. He was still aware of some subtle changes.
As soon as he saw Wang Chaofu's expression changed, he immediately smiled and said:
"My father-in-law is joking. We just didn't know that it was our father-in-law who came this time, so we were all shocked and unprepared. We were afraid that we might have neglected your father-in-law, which would be our fault."
"Okay, our family has come all the way here, it's not a blessing."
"Ah Hailai, you and our family are old acquaintances, and we are so cute. Please lead the way."
"Gather all the leaders of your tribes and go to your big tent. We have something to announce."
"I'll give you the orders now, little man."
Seeing Wang Chaofu mentioning business, Ahilai breathed a sigh of relief and led him into the camp with his head bowed.
When he walked to Wu Yun, Ah Lai couldn't help but ridicule in his heart, how could this man be so blind?
"Our family is here this time and has brought you food, salt, the clothes and cotton you need, as well as some items in the palace, all of which were given to you by the Lord Long Live."
"Thank you, the great emperor, and thank you, the angel."
It was beneficial to hear this, and these Mongolians were very happy. Since they surrendered, the lives of various tribes have become much better.
It is no longer the case that large areas froze and starved to death in previous years due to shortages of food and clothing.
Even the lives of these leaders have been improved by several levels. Some of the wealthier ones even raised some Han dancers and singers for their enjoyment.
Zhu Youxiao naturally knew these things, and they were all within his expectations. After all, this is human nature.
Once people have enough food and clothing, their excess energy and desires will naturally be directed elsewhere.
"There's no need to thank you. Our family is just running errands for Lord Long Live. You must always remember Lord Long Live's kindness."
Sitting at the head of the table, Wang Chaofu said calmly, obviously asking them to distinguish their priorities.
"Of course we know, and please rest assured, father-in-law, Ahilai will definitely obey the emperor's orders, but if you are told, even if you go through fire and water, you will not hesitate."
"His Majesty the Emperor's kindness will never be forgotten by dark clouds."
Wang Chaofu listened quietly to these Mongolians expressing their loyalty here, but in his heart he was extremely disdainful.
He is not a fool, so he cannot be fooled by their few words.
Regarding these Mongolian tribes who only have practical interests in mind and may rebel or backstab at any time, Wang Chaofu's views are consistent with Zhu Youxiao's.
"It is truly an honor for me and all the people that my father-in-law can come here. Dark clouds have prepared wine and meat to help my father-in-law wash away the dust. You have worked hard all the way."
Seeing Wang Chaofu sitting there with his eyes closed and silent, Wu Yun felt a little uneasy in his heart, so he stopped talking and went straight to the process.
After the meat and wine was served, these leaders toasted one after another, trying to get the dynasty assistant drunk.
But who would have thought that he was already prepared. In order to deal with them, Wang Chaofu specially brought four good drinkers from the capital, even if it was Mongolian spirits.
Seeing that this trick was ineffective, they gave up and started playing other tricks.
Several Mongolians brought in a wooden box from outside without opening it. A Taiji sitting on the left stood up and said:
"My father-in-law has traveled a long way and it's really hard work. This is a careful selection among my ministries. It's a small gift, but it's not respectful. I hope my father-in-law will accept it with pleasure."
As soon as he finished speaking, he opened the wooden box. Wang Chaofu Dingqing took a look and saw that it was filled with gold, silver and antique toys.