The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

With regard to foreign affairs, Zhu Yuanzhang has basically let his grandson go.

Just focus on the big picture.

Things in Zhenla seem to be troublesome, but in fact, from Zhu Yuanzhang's point of view, it's not a big deal.

Even if it is said that Zhenla will destroy the country, so what, do you still dare to invade Ming Dynasty?

The Ayutthaya dynasty in Siam and the Malacca in Malacca are united on the sea, which is a slightly larger ant.

Ming's Armada can easily crush them.

They only dared to do some small tricks in the dark. If Da Ming was given an excuse to go to war, then he really had to thank them.

From Zhu Yuanzhang's point of view.

No matter Manraga, Ayutthaya Dynasty, or even Sukhothai Dynasty in Northern Siam, they are all their younger brothers in name.

Daming is powerful all over the world. As a state of etiquette, if it has not been violated, it will easily cause panic in neighboring countries.

Zhu Ying is not in a hurry.

After all, it was Sapphire, Duke Liang.

If he died in the hands of the Ayutthaya Dynasty, then Daming would naturally send troops to avenge Liang Guogong.

There is no need for the Ayutthaya dynasty to exist.

Take a rest today.

Now the court meeting is held every three days.

Now it's spring, Zhu Ying feels bored in the palace recently, and plans to take her children and concubines for an outing.

Tianjie Temple, the embassy.

Amona didn't sleep all night.

He received an urgent letter from the great prince Sanleva Piya, who should be said to be the king of Chenla.

With the help of Li Jinglong, it is clear that the eldest prince Sanlie Popiya has inherited the throne of King Chenla.

The letter described in detail about the fact that Manraga united with the newly established dynasty of Siam, Ayutthaya, and jointly sent troops to Chenla.

If it wasn't for the Duke of Ming Liang who discovered Ayutthaya's plot when he entered Chenla, he fought against Ayutthaya's [-] soldiers along the coast.

Then the current Chenla is very likely to have perished.

When Amona saw the contents of the letter, his back was instantly soaked.

Even now, I feel a little scared.

In the letter, His Majesty the King told him that now Chenla is unable to cope with the Ayutthaya dynasty, and the only way to save Chenla is to ask Daming for help.

When he succeeded the king, Siam wanted to invade. Cao Guogong of Ming Dynasty sent a letter to Siam, which prevented Ayutthaya's troops at the border from moving, so that he could take the throne.

Because the succession to the throne has killed many nobles, Chenla is now very weak inside.

Sanlie Popiya hoped that Amona would tell Sultana to ask him to ask the grandson of Ming Dynasty for help to mediate the war between the Ayutthaya dynasty and Chenla.

Although Liang Guozheng is now retaliating against the Ayutthaya dynasty, Shenlie Popiya himself knows that it is difficult for Ming to directly intervene in the war, and it is the best way for Ming to mediate.

This will not affect Daming, and Chenla will also have a chance to get a respite.

Daybreak.

Amona hurried out without bothering to explain anything to his colleagues.

It was more than a month ago that the letter arrived here at Amona, and he was really worried that Chenla was on the verge of subjugation.

Every breath seemed urgent.

As a foreign envoy stationed in the Ming capital, it was impossible for Amona to go directly to the palace.

Just like if he wanted to see His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, or the current Sultana and Concubine Dan, he had to send a message through the Ministry of Rites.

After getting permission, he will be given a specific time to be led into the palace by the eunuchs in the palace.

Among the many foreign ministers, only Amona has this power, because Empress Danfei is their princess of Zhenla.

"Hey, isn't this Amona? Where are you going in such a hurry?"

"Oh, look at my memory. The news from Chenla came last night. It's been more than a month. I don't know if Chenla has fallen."

"It would be very interesting if the country was subjugated."

Amona looked fiercely at the person speaking in front of him. He knew that it was Kanaya, the chief envoy of the Ayutthaya Dynasty.

Obviously, Kanaye also received news about Chenla.

The reason why we met here is no coincidence.

There have been wars between Chenla and Ayutthaya, and the relationship between Amona and Kanaya is of course very bad.

After Kanaye received the news last night, he specifically asked his subordinates to wake him up earlier, just to see Amona panicked.

Now that I see it, I feel very happy in my heart.

Amona snorted coldly, and did not talk to Kanaye, the domestic situation was the most urgent.

Seeing Amona in a hurry, Kanaye smiled, turned and walked towards his room.

Woke up too early, and he had to go back to sleep.

Amona trotted all the way, and soon came to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites in Tianjie Temple.

There is a sign hanging on the door: the Ministry of Rites hosts and guests clear officials.

This is a courtyard with two entrances.

Apparently Amona came a little early, and the courtyard door was closed.

Amona also knew that he had come early, so he could only wait.

I don't know how long I have been waiting, anyway, in Amona's heart, I feel that the day is going to pass, but in fact, the sky has just been brightened.

With a creaking sound, the courtyard door slowly opened.

Six yamen servants came out and stood on both sides.

"Chenla envoy Amona, request to meet with the head of the Ministry of Rites."

After speaking, Amona took out the waist card issued to him by the Ministry of Rites.

The yamen servant in front of the door took it and inspected it, then returned it to Amona and said, "Please come in."

Only then did Amona hurried in.

He is very familiar with this place, or every envoy is very familiar with it.

During the normal tribute, the envoys would come here to discuss with the officials of the Ministry of Rites about the positioning of the price of the goods.

There are also new envoys who will also come here to receive training in Ming etiquette.

This is to prevent His Majesty from being displeased by being impolite when summoned by His Majesty.

Although general envoys are rarely summoned by His Majesty.

Amona came to an office lobby and explained the situation to the yamen guard on duty at the door again.

After the yamen servant went in to report, he came out and said to Amona, "Go in."

Amona nodded and walked in.

Seeing the officials in the lobby, Amona's eyes lit up, and then bowed: "Mr. Li."

Director Li was writing something on the desk, when he heard the voice, he looked up and said with a smile: "So it's you, Amona, the door just opened, you rushed over."

Master Li is the chief official of the Ministry of Rites and the Department of Cleaning Officials, and he is the sixth grade.

There are a total of three principals here, who are jointly responsible for the affairs of foreign ministers.

Amona quickly apologized and said with a smile: "I'm in a hurry. Now that there are frequent domestic wars in Chenla, I want to request an interview with our princess, Concubine Dan. I also ask Mr. Li to help report it."

Director Li frowned slightly, and after thinking about it for a while, he said, "I'm afraid this matter is not easy to handle."

Hearing this, Amona immediately took out an envelope from his sleeve, stepped forward a few steps, and walked in front of Chief Li, put the envelope into the books on the desk and clamped it.

Bowing and whispering: "I also ask Master Li for help, and I will thank you very much afterwards."

Amona is also fortunate that after the eldest prince took office as His Majesty the King, he immediately sent a lot of money to himself.

Otherwise, like the current situation, he really doesn't know how to open the way.

Director Li smiled and took out the envelope from the book, put it on the table, and pushed it towards Amona.

Then he said: "Aren't you hurting me? As the head of the Ministry of Rites, how can I accept bribes?"

But he cursed secretly in his heart: How can you give gifts like this, you are such an idiot.

Amona thought it was Mr. Li who thought he had given too little, so he took the envelope and prepared to open it. Here are the hundred-column banknotes, a total of twenty, two thousand-coins.

Director Li put his hand on Amona's hand first, and then explained: "It's not that I won't report it for you, but it's because I can't report it at all now."

Amona heard the words and asked, "What do you mean, my lord?"

Mr. Li explained: "I am the head of the Ministry of Rites and the Qingli Department, which is under the command of the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites. Zhang Langzhong is above me."

"If I report it for you, it must first be handed over to Dr. Zhang, and then Mr. Zhang will hand it over to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites."

"Normally, there would be no problem, but now Mr. Huang, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, has been transferred to Zhan Shi's Mansion."

"Our host-guest-clearing official department has always been under the management of Mr. Huang. After Mr. Huang left, it became vacant, and there was no arrangement for the official department."

"And the former Zuo Shilang, who was appointed as an adult, has been promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, so our Ministry of Rites now has vacancies for the left and right servants."

"In such a situation, who can help you report it to the palace? It is impossible to report to Lord Shangshu, so even if I help you, it will have no effect."

Amona couldn't help asking: "Excuse me, Mr. Li, how long will it take for the new servant to take office?"

Director Li shook his head: "Who knows, it could be as short as a few months, or as long as several years."

Amona exclaimed: "How is this possible."

Director Li is obviously very dissatisfied with Amona's fuss. Is etiquette taught for nothing?

Seeing Mr. Li frowning, Amona quickly explained: "The war in Chenla is extremely urgent now. If you can't contact Empress Danfei, I'm afraid something big will happen."

Mr. Li is very upset, you have a concubine Dan on the left and a concubine Dan on the right, do you think I am afraid?

Well, it's really scary.

Immediately, he said in a displeased tone: "My position as Minister of Rites was vacant for three years before, I really thought I was bluffing you, okay, believe it or not, I will report to you, as for how long it takes, that has nothing to do with me."

After all, he picked up the teacup and drank tea, but ignored Amona.

This is the meaning of serving tea to see off guests.

Of course Amona could understand, but he didn't dare to leave.

Immediately said: "It's my fault, I was too hasty, I was rude."

"It's just a matter of my safety in Chenla, so I ask Mr. Li to help."

After all, Amona opened his palm and stretched his five fingers and said, "If Master Li is willing to help me, I will definitely not let Master Li be busy, and I am willing to pay this amount."

Director Li glanced at the open palm and knew that it meant five thousand strings.

The teacup he was holding was slowly put down.

Didn't you say that this number is over? Do you still need me to turn around?

I have said so much, but am I telling you that the matter is very troublesome, and if you want to do it, you have to pay more.

Seeing Director Li put down the teacup, Amona breathed a sigh of relief.

Then I heard Principal Li say: "In the Baifang Alley of Daming, there is a shop called Zhenbaoxuan. The antique calligraphy and paintings there are very good. Not only I like it, but Zhang Langzhong and Ren Shangshu also like it very much."

"Your matter needs to be reported directly to Minister Ren by Mr. Zhang. This can be regarded as a leapfrog report, which breaks the rules of our Ministry of Rites."

Amona quickly gritted his teeth and said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Li, I understand."

Director Li smiled and nodded: "Okay, I will help you report to Doctor Zhang later, as for how long it will take to complete this matter, it depends on your sincerity."

Amona thanked repeatedly.

Director Li was very happy to see the figure of Amona leaving.

I figured it out.

Five thousand guan, how could I have a reward of two or three hundred guan?

Great deal.

The Zhenbao Pavilion in Baifang Lane was not opened by the Ministry of Rites, but by Jinyiwei.

Zhu Ying knew that these foreign ministers would definitely bribe with money, so Jin Yiwei made a secret rule.

Anyone who has a bribe will go to the shop opened by Jin Yiwei to buy antique calligraphy and paintings.

Of course, those so-called antique calligraphy and paintings are all fake.

Antiques are just ordinary porcelain bowls, and there are more than a dozen texts on the street of calligraphy and painting.

Most of this money will be confiscated into internal funds.

And [-] to [-]% will be used as the public expenses of the Ministry of Rites, such as Mr. Li, according to the usual practice, about half of the commission.

It is definitely not acceptable for the Ministry of Rites to collect money on the surface.

It is impossible for Zhu Ying to come forward and say yes.

Naturally, this was Jin Yiwei's private behavior.

If one day wants to abolish it, it is just a matter of one sentence.

After Amona left the Tianjie Temple, he paid for a carriage to go to Zhenbaoxuan in Baifang Lane.

Gritting his teeth, he spent six thousand coins and bought a porcelain bowl for ordinary meals.

Of course he could see that this was really an ordinary porcelain bowl for eating, and the bottom of the bowl was printed with the 27th year of Hongwu.

The shopkeeper opened his eyes and told nonsense, saying that this was a rumor from the Tang Dynasty, and it was worth [-] guan.

It took almost two hours to go back and forth.

Amona bought some biscuits for breakfast on the way, and hurried back to Tianjie Temple to wait for the news.

It was almost dinner time in the afternoon, and Amona thought that today was impossible, but the eunuch came and asked Amona to follow him into the palace.

Zhu Ying took his concubine and children to spring.

I didn't go far, just at Xuanwu Lake.

Came back after lunch.

The news reached Kunning Palace through the eunuch.

In Kunning Palace.

After half a day of play, Zhu Ying's concubines have returned to the apse.

But on Zhu Ying's body, there is still her eldest daughter Zhu Yuting.

Xiao Yuting will be six years old this year, two years older than Xiao Wencheng.

As the saying goes, a daughter is a father's little padded jacket.

Xiao Yuting likes to stick to Zhu Ying the most.

Zhu Ying has no idea of ​​patriarchalism. Among the seven concubines, only Xiao Xingxue, born to Xiao Yuting and Chen Muyue, is a daughter.

Zhu Yuanzhang definitely prefers Xiaowen Cheng.

Zhu Ying had no such thoughts.

It's just that it's impossible for Xiao Yuting to cling to Zhu Ying every day.

So after returning from this trip, Xiao Yuting relied on Zhu Ying and refused to get off.

"Okay, we've already arrived, your mother has returned to the apse, it's time to come down."

"No, no, I'm going to give you a hug. Father, you haven't hugged me for a long time."

"Nonsense, didn't I hug you a few days ago?"

"That was all three days ago. I don't care. I want to hug me. I'm already growing up. If you don't hug me now, you won't be able to hug me when you grow up."

"How come, I can hug your mother and the others, no matter how big you grow, your father can hug you."

"Hmph, cheapskate, I'm ignoring you."

"Then you got off your father."

"I'm not coming down."

"It's up to you, you can hug as long as you want."

"Father, when will you take me to play next time? I'm doing homework all day. It's so boring. It's fun to go out today."

"When you take the next assessment, your homework is all first-class, and the father will take you out to play."

"Yeah, father, take me to play, I'm sure I can pass the exam, but father, can you just take me there alone, my brothers are so annoying."

"Okay, next time my father will take you to play alone, let's go to the city to play, how about it."

Xiao Yuting giggled happily, and kissed Zhu Ying hard on the face several times.

After arguing for a while and being tired, Xiao Yuting's eyelids began to fold up and down, and soon fell asleep on Zhu Ying's shoulder.

The maid waiting outside gently took Xiao Yuting under Zhu Ying's eyes.

Then she bowed her head slightly to Zhu Ying, and carried Xiao Yuting to the apse.

Guo Zhong came in and reported, "Your Highness, it's time for Chenla to come over."

Zhu Ying nodded: "Let Concubine Dan go."

Guo Zhong bowed and said, "Yes, Your Highness."

It is naturally impossible for Amona to go to the apse of Kunning Palace. In such a situation, he will be received in the East Palace.

When Sultana heard that Amor was looking for her in the palace, she followed the eunuch without thinking too much.

After arriving at the main hall of the East Palace, Amona got permission to finally meet Sultana.

"Amona, why are you here? Did you bring me something good?"

After playing for half a day, Sultana was obviously in a good mood.

Miss Yunxia also came today, and she was very happy to sing along with her.

Yunxia is her temperament teacher, and she would often come to the palace to teach her rhythm on weekdays.

"His Royal Highness, Zhenla is in great danger, please help me." Amona's voice trembled, tears were about to come out.

Sultana wondered: "What's the situation? Elder brother, he has already become the king of Zhenla, and he has also received the help of Daming Cao Guogong. Why is he in danger?"

Amona quickly told about the contents of the letter sent by His Majesty the King.

Especially when it comes to Chenla almost subjugated, almost crying out loud.

Sultana was also stunned. She didn't expect so many things to happen in Zhenla during this period, and the country almost perished.

"I'm going to ask my grandson to send troops, and I must teach the Ayutthaya dynasty a lesson." Sultana was straightforward, and immediately got up to go to Kunning Palace.

"Princess, absolutely not." Amona didn't even have time to cry bitterly, and shouted quickly.

Sultana couldn't help frowning and said, "What's wrong with you."

Amona explained: "Princess, Chenla, Siam and other countries are all affiliated countries of Ming Dynasty. It is impossible for Ming Dynasty to directly intervene in the war without violating the laws of Ming Dynasty or violating the rules of Ming Dynasty. "

"If the grandson really sent troops to Chenla because of the princess' pleading, it would not be a good thing for Chenla."

Sultana said a little annoyed: "This doesn't work, and that doesn't work, so what do you think should be done."

Although Sanlie Popiya once wanted to use Sultana to marry in Lancang, which made Sultana very unhappy, but there was no way to do it.

Later, she became the grandson concubine, and Sultana forgave her elder brother.

When they were young, the relationship between the two was still very good, and the eldest brother protected her many times.

At the beginning, many people were opposed to being able to come to Daming willfully, but in the end it was the eldest brother who supported him.

Sultana was also very happy to hear that her elder brother became king.

When she first met Taisun, Taisun promised her that she would send an army to Chenla, so that the child born by the two would become the king of Chenla.

But after Xiao Wenzhen was born, Sultana didn't want to do this anymore.

She wants to take Xiao Wenzhen and live in the capital all the time.

This place is more prosperous than Angkor, and she doesn't want her son to go so far away.

So Sultana at this moment really wants to help her elder brother stabilize the situation in Chenla.

Amona hurriedly said: "The princess can ask His Royal Highness to send envoys to Chenla to mediate the war between the two countries in the name of Ming Dynasty."

"At the beginning, there were many obstacles to inheriting the throne. While removing these obstacles, it also made our country weak. As long as some time is given, I believe that with the ability of His Majesty the King, Chenla will definitely be able to make Chenla stronger again."

Sultana nodded: "Okay, I'll go to His Highness the Grandson for help."

After finishing speaking, he was about to get up and leave, then paused, turned to Amona and asked, "Did you take the letter that Big Brother gave you?"

Hearing this, Amona quickly took out the letter from his sleeve: "Here is the letter."

Sultana, as the grandson concubine, naturally couldn't have direct contact with her. The eunuch next to her hurried over and took the letter.

Seeing the letter, Sultana couldn't help thinking of the daytime visit to Xuanwu Lake.

Xiao Wenzhen is also two years old.

While playing with his brothers, he suddenly came to Sultana and clamored for letters.

Not just Xiao Wenzhen.

Xiao Wenri and Xiao Wengao were also arguing in the same way.

After inquiring, I found out that Xiao Wenzhan, who turned out to be Princess Anania of Champa, suddenly took out a letter when he was playing together, saying that it was sent by his grandfather, and said that when he grows up, You can go to grandpa to play.

Naturally, Xiao Wencheng and Xiao Yuting would not be envious.

Xu Miaojinsheng's Xiao Wenqing often goes back to Xu's mansion, of course it doesn't matter.

Xiao Xingxue has a very quiet personality, but Xiao Wenri born to Princess Xiangzi of the Japanese Kingdom, Xiao Wengao born to Princess Zhao Xiangxi of Korea, and Xiao Wenzhen born to Sultana are very envious.

It happened that the eldest brother also sent a letter, and Sultana wanted to send it to her son.

Amona was also relieved to see the princess leaving in a hurry.

Now I am very fortunate that the princess was able to marry the grandson of Daming.

If she married to the Lancang Kingdom according to the previous plan, Chenla would only help if she gave up a lot of benefits, and she might not be able to ascend the throne smoothly.

Even if it is ascended to the throne, Lancang Kingdom will definitely sit idly by in the current situation.

On Sultana's side, after leaving the East Palace, she was going to find Zhu Ying.

In the main hall just now, Sultana and Amona both spoke Khmer, and the maids and eunuchs could not understand it.

"Why did you come here? Didn't I say that I'm going to Taisun's place?"

Sultana confronted the eunuch.

The alley next to Kunning Palace has two side doors, one leading to the main hall and the other leading to the apse.

The eunuch leading the way directly missed the side door of the main hall and went to the side door of the back hall.

The eunuch knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, according to the rules, it is trespassing for you to go directly to the main hall like this, and you must obtain the permission of the Empress Dowager."

Only then did Sultana remember that there was indeed such a rule.

She seldom goes to see her grandson directly, and Sultana's character is more straightforward, otherwise when she first met Zhu Ying, she would have had a relationship with Zhu Ying without knowing anything.

"Well, let's go to my sister for help first."

"I don't know who will serve the bed today. I have to switch with her."

Sultana said to herself.

In the back hall, Ye Yueqing naturally wouldn't embarrass Sultana.

But it's a coincidence that today she is still Princess Xiangzi of the Wa Kingdom.

Originally it was yesterday, but Anania asked her to change it to today.

And now, Sultana is looking for Princess Xiangzi again.

She didn't know about Ananya's incident last night. Usually, you, Sultana, were studying the music score, or Yunxia from Wenxiang Pavilion came to teach.

Xiangzi is only a little over 1.5 meters, which is the normal height of the Japanese country.

In front of Sultana, who has five long legs of 1.7 meters, she is like a child.

Xiangzi's sense of existence among these concubines is very weak, and her personality is very docile, which may have a lot to do with her previous living environment.

Faced with Sultana's request, Xiangzi would not and would not know how to refuse.

It's just a pity in my heart, because Sultana's rotation day is the day after tomorrow, and she can only see her grandson and grandson together in the day after tomorrow.

evening.

Zhu Ying knew that she couldn't wait for little Lolita today.

Long legs are also good.

Sultana might be a little anxious, she jumped on Zhu Ying when she saw Zhu Ying.