Noda Yoo could not see Li Zhen, but he still refused to give up and said solemnly: "Mr. Zheng, my matter is very urgent. It concerns the national foundation of Japan. Please send a message to Mr. Zheng."
Zheng Zaoru shook his head and did not agree.
Noda Yoo's face suddenly changed, and he said solemnly: "Mr. Zheng, I am the Japanese envoy, and I represent the entire country. My visit to King Zhennan is to discuss state affairs, which are related to the secrets of the two countries. You are just the official of the King of Zhennan." I am a servant of mine, but you have been trying to prevaricate me over and over again. What’s the point? If it delays the important events of King Zhennan, can you afford it?”
Zheng Zaoru chuckled and said: "Whatever happens to the little Japanese country is trivial. Besides, the Japanese country once sent people to attack Guangzhou and has a bad relationship with my prince. If I don't inform you, the prince will not blame me."
Noda Yoo's heart skipped a beat before he thought of this key point.
Immediately, the expression on Noda Yoo's face turned into a flattering one. He took out a stack of banknotes from his sleeve and said respectfully: "Mr. Zheng, please pass this on for 'its' sake."
Noda Yoo's heart was bleeding because he had taken out all the gold and silver jewelry he had in exchange for the money after arriving in Nanjing. At that time, he was severely blackmailed, so he saw the banknotes in his hand. Very uncomfortable.
"Oh, there's still money to be made."
Zheng Zaoru showed a surprised expression, which made Yoda Noda feel happy.
However, Zheng Zaoru suddenly raised his voice again and said loudly: "Who do you think I am, Zheng Zaoru? It is absolutely impossible for you to bribe me with money."
"Snapped,."
Zheng Zaoru stretched out his hand decisively, slapped Noda Yoo's hand, and knocked the banknotes out of Noda's hand. Zheng Zaoru was furious and said loudly: "Get out of Zhennan Palace, I want to use the money." It is absolutely impossible to have a relationship in the palace."
Noda Yoo did not expect Zheng Zaoru's sudden change of attitude and was disappointed.
He bent down, quickly picked up the banknotes, and then stood up and looked at Zheng Zaoru. He thought that Zheng Zaoru might have been offended because of the bribery, so he bowed and said, "Mr. Zheng, I didn't expect you to be such an upright person." Integrity person, I apologize for my reckless behavior just now, please forgive me."
"Okay, let's go."
Zheng Zaoru waved his hand, signaling Noda Yoo to leave.
Noda sighed and said: "King Zhennan is not in a good mood. I will come again next time."
After that, Noda Yoo left with the soldiers and walked out of the Zhennan Palace. Noda Yoo complained: "This time, my luck is really bad. I met Li Zhen in a bad mood. Let's wait a few more days." Li Zhen's anger has subsided and he will come to visit again." He took a group of people and left in a carriage, returning to the post house.
…
In the study, Li Zhen sat smiling.
Zheng Zaoru and Wang Chi were also sitting below, both with playful expressions on their faces.
Li Zhendao: "How about it, let's succeed today."
"Absolutely successful." Zheng Zaoru showed a happy expression. It turned out that bullying the little devil was really comfortable.
Wang Chi also raised his head and said excitedly: "Teacher, it was because of my outstanding performance that I deceived the little devil." The general who ran out of the corridor earlier was clearly played by Wang Chi, while Li Zhen pretended to chase him. Wang Chi, the two teamed up to perform a double act.
Li Zhen said: "This is the first time I'm torturing him. Take your time and don't rush."
Zheng Zaoru and Wang Chi looked at each other and mourned for the little devil at the same time.
This time, Noda Yoo must have failed.
…
In the inn, Noda Yoo was sullen and very angry. He did not expect that the Zhennan Palace notified him to go, but then changed his mind at the last moment. This made Noda Yoo very unhappy. From the bottom of his heart, Noda Yoo did not think that he was the king of a small country. As a minister, he believed that his country and the Manchus were equal, so he regarded himself as a member of a great country. Now the prince of the Zhennan Palace disappeared without a thought, and a person who assisted Li Zhen as director arrogantly expelled His departure made Noda Yoo even more angry.
"Baga, bastard Li Zhen."
Noda Hiroshi was fuming, but he had to think about how to meet Li Zhen.
After all, he wanted something from someone.
"Sir, there is a way for me to see Li Zhen."
"any solution."
"Submit your credentials to the royal family and ask the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty to come forward. You will definitely be able to see Li Zhen. When the time comes, you can communicate with Li Zhen in private. This will not only save Li Zhen's face, but also achieve our goal. Kill two birds with one stone, what do you think, sir?"
Noda Yoo nodded and said: "This is a good suggestion and can be adopted."
Immediately, Noda Yoo sent someone to submit his credentials and prepare to meet the Manchu emperor.
…
Imperial City, Harem.
Cixi and Ci'an were sitting together, and Cixi said: "Sister, the Japanese envoy has submitted his credentials and wants to see the emperor."
Ci'an raised his eyebrows and said, "It's a good thing that the Japanese envoys came to see you. Do they want to pay tribute?"
When Cixi heard this, the letter of credence handed over by Noda Yoo shook in her hand and almost fell to the ground. Does the Japanese envoy have anything to do with paying tribute? Cixi was really speechless, but she still said: "Sister, the Japanese envoy has stopped paying tribute a long time ago." Yes, and the Japanese rogues still rob our people from time to time."
The maid next to her interjected: "The Queen Mother, I heard that the Japanese envoys went to Zhennan Prince's Mansion first, where they met with disgrace, and then changed their minds and went to see the Emperor."
"There is another matter." Ci'an raised his eyebrows, became angry, and said sharply: "The Japanese envoy thought who the emperor was. He hit the wall in the dog thief's house before he thought of paying homage to the emperor. He didn't see him, he decided not to see him. ."
Ci Xi glanced at the maid who interrupted, and sighed softly.
…
Zhennan Prince's Mansion, Li Zhen's Study Room.
Han Laiyu sat respectfully and said: "Your Majesty, the Japanese envoy submitted his credentials and wanted to see the young emperor. I asked the palace maid to tell the Japanese envoy to meet the prince first. Ci'an became hysterical and angry and refused to see the Japanese envoy."
"If you do it well, you will make the little devil cornered."
Li Zhen chuckled and said: "We are looking forward to waiting for Noda Yoo to come to see you for the second time. He wants something from me. Let's slowly grind it out and let him enjoy it."
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Posthouse.
When the news came back that the emperor was in ill health and had not seen Noda Yoo, Noda was immediately confused. When he met Li Zhen, he encountered a disagreement between Li Zhen and his generals, so that Li Zhen had no intention of seeing him. Now he wants to see the palace As the emperor, he achieved his goal of meeting Li Zhen. However, Noda Yoo once again ran into a wall, leaving him feeling cold in his heart.
Why didn't everything go smoothly on this mission?
Without being able to see the little emperor, Noda Yoo's chance to meet Li Zhen disappeared. As a result, Noda Yoo had to prepare to go to Zhennan Prince's Mansion to meet Li Zhen again. With the lesson learned from the last time, Noda Yoo did not rashly Instead of visiting, people kept an eye on the situation in the Zhennan Palace. Seeing that few generals came in and out of the Zhennan Palace, Noda Yoo guessed that there wouldn't be too many things going on in the palace.
At this time, Noda Yoo put on his kimono and left the inn, heading towards the Zhennan Prince's Palace.