Although time was tight, Zhang Ning got up early in the morning to inspect various military camps and participate in various disputes in the Senate; but when he learned that Bai Ju, the Miao envoy, was going to meet him again, he still dropped everything he was doing and returned to the inner house.
, waiting to meet her.
It started drizzling this morning. It rained very little and you didn't get wet without an umbrella when you went out, but the ground outside was wet. When he was walking on the corridor of the county government house, he turned around and found the ground in the yard beside the road.
With a few small yellow petals on it, he couldn't help but look, and then looked up and around. Only then did he realize that among the flowers, plants and trees in the yard, there was a winter jasmine in a corner, but the flowers on the tree had almost withered.
I have lived in Cili County for so long and I just saw it now, but by the time I discovered it, the flowering period had already passed.
Zhang Ning couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness and regret in his heart. Perhaps it was a reflection of his state of mind. At other times, I'm afraid he wouldn't be so sad. Emotions are often just emotions.
At this moment, a voice chanted: "It has turned into mud and ground into dust, but only the fragrance remains the same."
Zhang Ning turned her head when she heard the sound, and saw the Miao envoy Bai Ju and the deputy envoy walking out of the wing. She saw that she was observing the petals on the ground and chanted a line. Although it was a bit far-fetched to use the word "plum blossom" here.
, but coming from a Miao person, Zhang Ning was somewhat surprised.
He really wasn't in the mood to recite poems, but he also didn't want to show any impatience in front of the seedling ambassador, so he pointed at the few small yellow petals he just looked at and said casually: "Flowers, plants and trees all have their own destiny, and everything in the world has their own fate."
That’s true.”
Bai Ju's eyes looked up as if thinking, as if she was understanding the meaning of that sentence. She did change her clothes today, but to outsiders there seemed to be no difference, and most people wouldn't care about the patterns on her clothes.
It's different; but the gauze scarf on the hood is indeed very different. The color has become white, and it is more transparent... When she can see the things around her more clearly, others can also get a rough look at her face.
Looks like.
He has an oval face and single eyelids. The skin on his face is whiter than all the Miao and Tujia people Zhang Ning has ever seen. It is said that because most of their villages are built on the mountains, water is inconvenient and many people do not bathe all year round, resulting in whiter skin.
Deep, the teeth of people in a few areas are even yellow; but this Bai Ju doesn't look like that. Maybe it's because he has better living conditions as a servant of the Miao King Princess?
"I was about to go to the study to meet you as scheduled, and I happened to meet you here. I met you." Bai Ju stood on the corridor and made a blessing from a distance, with a very similar gesture. Then she said to Zhang Ning.
As he walked over, Zhang Ning hurriedly returned the gesture with his fists clasped.
She was looking at Zhang Ning intentionally or unintentionally. Although there was no bright sunshine today, the light was very good outside in broad daylight, and the gauze covering her face was much more transparent, so she could indeed see Zhang Ning clearly.
.
Sure enough, he is not as tough as a warlord as guessed, but he also lacks the temperament of a Han Confucian scholar. Bai Ju can't tell what kind of feeling he feels. In short, he feels very special at first sight, and he is different from other people.
Very different.
The blue robe he wore was ironed very smoothly, and the hem was still printed with straight marks left by folded clothes. The white lining gave people the impression of being separated and neat. Looking closely, the material of the clothes was just ordinary cotton, and the decorations were even more so.
It is as simple as just a jade pendant on the belt, but such a simple outfit can convey a distinguished temperament. A handsome face, sword-shaped eyebrows and deep eye sockets have a restrained heroic spirit, and the straight bridge of the nose and lips seem to
He was a little conceited, but there was clearly something sympathetic in his eyes.
Bai Ju was stunned for a moment, and her mind suddenly became a little confused. She couldn't help but think about why such a person had such pitiful eyes. Maybe he was forced by the officers and soldiers of Cheng Guogong Zhu Yong?
She thought to herself: This person is not annoying at all.
"Your Majesty, please take a seat in the study." Zhang Ning made a gesture of invitation. After he led Bai Ju and others into the room, he called out, "Come here, serve tea."
At this time, Bai Ju asked softly: "Since you are the third prince of Emperor Jianwen, I heard that you have served as an official in the government?"
After hearing this, Zhang Ning thought for a while and said: "Since ancient times, many rebels have pretended to be bannermen. In the late Qin Dynasty, there were rebels who used the banner of Fusu, the eldest son of the emperor. However, it is true that I am the son of Emperor Jianwen, because I have thousands of connections with my old ministers.
They are inextricably linked, and all identities cannot be forged, so your envoy can trust them."
"That's not what I meant." Bai Ju said, "I heard that Han people have to take a merit test to become an official, and the scientific test of birthplace is also very strict. How can the government let you become an official? If His Highness doesn't want to say it, that's all."
Zhang Ning was slightly surprised, but still replied: "My mother-in-law adopted me into a commoner's home when Nanjing was captured. My last name was Zhang."
Bai Ju nodded and said, "That's it. Speaking of which, I grew up in another family when I was a child, and I didn't return to the Bai family until I grew up..."
Zhang Ning thought that Zhu Yong's main force was probably approaching Yongding Acropolis. Why should I talk nonsense with a Miao girl here? But then he thought about it. According to experience, when a woman asks questions about herself and wants to know more.
, mostly because she is interested or interested in you. Does this Bai Ju mean anything? She looks good, but the time is wrong. If she is really just a valet next to Bai Fengjiao, there is not much point in hooking up with her; if
Chen Maocai, who was specially responsible for dealing with the Miao people, had a good relationship with a certain maid next to Bai Fengjiao, and maybe it came in handy.
"If you have nothing to do, please come to the Three Treasures Hall. Miss Bai must have something to say when you meet me today, right?" Zhang Ning said kindly. Since King Miao sent an envoy here for the second time, he probably wanted to achieve a certain goal.
relationship, otherwise there would be no need to do this.
After hearing this, Bai Ju was still embarrassed for a moment and said: "We do have something to discuss in person. After our discussion yesterday, we decided to make a suggestion to His Highness: If you don't want to fight Zhu Yong here for the time being, you can go south to Gaodu County.
"Then we will attack with the Miao army from east to west and defeat the Longtou Temple army. If we can do this, we can join forces and deal with Zhu Yong's army together."
"The Miao King is willing to join forces with our army to attack the Longtou Temple official army and join forces..." Zhang Ning immediately became more energetic and asked hurriedly, "Did the Miao King decide this matter in advance? Why is it not mentioned in the document?
Mentioning something so important?”
Bai Ju shook her head slightly and said seriously: "Although the king doesn't know about it yet, I can make the decision on this matter. Your Highness, you can believe that after you go south, I will be able to persuade King Miao to finally agree to this matter."
Zhang Ning was immediately surprised. What could a maid next to Bai Fengjiao decide? If that were the case, how powerful would Bai Fengjiao's power be within the Miao people? She would have to be the puppet of King Miao to hold the power like this. But this
There are almost no possibilities. If a too young woman is very powerful, there are only two possibilities, one is to rely on her parents, and the other is to rely on her husband's favor. Bai Fengjiao's power can only come from the Miao King, and cannot be higher than
Miao King.
In this case, why did Bai Ju dare to go to Haikou? If she was just talking nonsense, it would be child's play for such an unreliable person to be sent as an envoy by King Miao... There is also a possibility that Bai Ju, who claims to be a maid, is Bai Fengjiao!
"Is your ambassador the daughter of King Miao?" Zhang Ning couldn't help but ask.
Bai Ju hesitated for a moment and said, "I am the envoy of King Miao."
"Your envoy came to discuss the alliance on behalf of the Miao King. You mean what the Miao King said. It's disrespectful." Zhang Ning said hurriedly, "By the way, there are musicians in the army. After dinner today, please come and listen to Miss Bai."
How are the musicians playing?"
Seeing Zhang Ning's sudden enthusiasm, she felt slightly angry and said coldly: "Didn't Your Highness say that the situation is urgent and everything is urgent, and you still have time to listen to the musicians? I'm afraid it will delay your business, so let's forget it.
;Perhaps you can discuss it with your subordinates tonight in order to respond to our proposal."
Zhang Ning nodded, feeling a little annoyed. He usually talked nonsense with others and didn't care about other people's identities, but today he showed a snobbish image. It was really a mistake. Bai Ju was obviously interested in his personal affairs just now.
I'm interested, what's the point of delaying by saying a few more words?
It is very likely that Bai Ju is Bai Fengjiao, the only daughter of the Miao King. According to Chen Maocai's previous information, she is very powerful among the Miao people and has a great influence on the Miao King. If she can get Bai Fengjiao's friendship and let her help, then
It is not impossible to unite troops to deal with Zhu Yong. And if she is willing, what is wrong with marrying him and borrowing troops?
At this time, Bai Ju stood up and said politely: "In order not to disturb His Highness too much, I will leave first and wait for Your Highness's reply."
"I'll take you back." Zhang Ning said hurriedly.
Bai Ju said coldly: "We live in the wing room, a few steps away. Your Highness, you don't have to be polite, please stay."
Zhang Ning reluctantly agreed. He thought about how he had seduced women in the past. Women such as Luo Yaoniang, Fang Ling, and even Peach Blossom Fairy and Zhao Erniang had secretly promised. By the way, what did he do in the first place? He thought for a long time.
, I couldn’t figure it out, and when I really needed to seduce a woman, I was helpless and extremely helpless.
Marching south? It would be reliable if we could get married. What, as modern people, we shouldn’t use love as a tool? Faced with an emperor who kills people at every turn | his whole family, and a group of his generals who are trying every possible means to destroy his army
, when life is on the line, everything is just a fairy tale.
Zhang Ning immediately went to the Council to discuss the matter, but he only said that he had reached an alliance with the Miao people, and it was the Miao King's wish to let the Suzaku Army move closer to the Miao Army. Everyone needed a hope, instead of sticking to the tiny place of Cili County.