Ming Dynasty: A mere unruly commoner is rebelling against the heaven?

Chapter 59: Hamiwei Feast
"Sir, it's not that I don't want to accept this note."

The stall owner looked embarrassed and said, "Your bill is too big. It's a full 10 yuan bill. I can't make a small change."

After hearing this, Wang Zhi's expression returned to normal.

Zhu Youtang glanced at Wang Zhi, and Wang Zhi immediately searched everywhere in his arms, but could not find a Hongzhi Baochao note worth less than one guan.

In the end, Mou Bin took out a Hongzhi treasure note with a face value of two hundred wen and handed it to the stall owner.

The stall owner took it happily and was about to give change when Zhu Youtang waved his hand.

"No need to change it. I want to ask, what do you think of the Hongzhi Baochao?"

Although the stall owner didn't know who Zhu Youtang was, he saw that his clothes were of extraordinary material and he was accompanied by an entourage to serve him.

More importantly, Zhu Youtang's strong aura of a superior made him realize that this person must not be neglected.

The stall owner first thanked Zhu Youtang happily, and then told the truth.

"We don't accept Hongzhi Baochao, but you can exchange it for copper coins at any time at the Beijing branch."

"And it is said that some officials are buying the Hongzhi treasure notes at high prices, so we are also accepting the Hongzhi treasure notes now."

"But I still think this treasure note is not safe and may become worth only a penny at any time."

"So before I go home later, I have to go to the Beijing branch and exchange it for copper coins before going home."

The stall owner's answer represented the voice of most of the people in Beijing, and was similar to what Zhu Youtang had guessed.

Zhu Youtang nodded, took the fan and left, and asked Wang Zhi: "Where is the Beijing Bank? Take me to see it."

"Yes, Master Huang."

The Beijing Branch was just on the street in front, not far from here. After walking a few steps, Zhu Youtang arrived in front of the Beijing Branch.

At this time, there was a long queue outside the Beijing branch, with Western Factory guards armed with swords protecting both sides.

These Western Factory guards have been in charge of the security of the Beijing branch since its opening, and the people are very familiar with them.

But unlike the previous period, those queuing in front of the Beijing branch at this time were ordinary people from Beijing, and most of them were local merchants.

They had received the Hongzhi Baochao, but because they did not trust it enough, they hurried to exchange it for silver.

Zhu Youtang knew that such things could not be rushed, and trust was something more valuable than gold.

Once the people get used to exchanging the treasure notes for silver at any time, they will have more confidence in the treasure notes and will be more willing to hold them.

Zhu Youtang took a tour of the Beijing branch and found that it was orderly and well managed.

Everything is on the right track, and the scene is thriving.

Zhu Youtang walked out of the Beijing branch with satisfaction. Seeing that it was still early, he didn't want to return to the palace so soon.

"Just walk around the capital city. This is the living atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty."

"Yes, Master Huang."

Wang Zhi and two other men followed behind Zhu Youtang and protected him.

Zhu Youtang watched the various folk activities around him and felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

What I am protecting is this Ming Dynasty and these people.

……

In Hami Wei, the autumn wind is bleak.

This was an important military institution on the Ming Dynasty border, located in eastern Xinjiang.

Hami Wei borders Turpan in the west and Suzhou in the east.

It is the main road leading to the interior of Xinjiang and has been the throat of the Silk Road since ancient times. It is known as the "throat of the Western Regions, the guardian of China" and the "gateway to Xinjiang".

It was first established during the Yongle period, and later changed hands several times. Finally, in the 14th year of Chenghua, it was taken back by Hami Governor Han Shen to the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty officially appointed Han Shen as King Zhongshun and stationed him in Hami Guard.

Soon after, Sutan Ahem Khan, the son of Sutan Ali, the Khan of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate and the Great Khan of the Turpan Khanate, married Hanshen, the loyal and obedient king of the Ming Dynasty, thus forming a Qin-Jin friendship. That night, Hamiwei was filled with singing and dancing.

Beautiful girls and strong boys lit a bonfire in Hamiwei and sang and danced.

Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate King Zhongshun Han Shen who was sitting in the main seat, and also congratulated Ahama Khan.

Tonight is the grand wedding of Han Shen's son and Ahem Khan's daughter. Everyone is immersed in the peace and beauty of tonight.

Han Shen sat in the main seat, raised his glass and laughed.

"Ahem Khan, from now on our two families will become relatives, and we will be one family."

"Your Turpan Khanate and my Ming Dynasty will usher in a rare period of peace. This is cause for celebration, cause for celebration!"

Ahama Khan also laughed out loud, raised his glass and clinked it with Han Shen.

"Your Highness, the King of Ming Zhongshun, it is my honor to marry you. Without further ado, I will do it!"

After saying this, Ahama Khan drank the wine in the cup in one gulp.

"it is good!"

Han Shen laughed loudly and drank the wine in his hand in one gulp.

When he put down the wine glass, a trace of hatred and cruelty flashed across Ahama Khan's originally smiling face.

Fourteen years before Chenghua, Hami Weiben was occupied by his father, Yunusi Khan Sutan Ali, and guarded by Yalan.

However, Han Shen took advantage of the death of Yunusi Khan and the fact that he had not yet firmly established his foothold on the throne, and joined forces with the Chijin and Handong guards, led an army of 10,000, and marched into Hami.

Yalan was defeated and fled, and Han Shen successfully recaptured Hami Wei.

This is an eternal pain in Ahama Khan's heart, and he is deeply ashamed of it.

After several years of dormant development, Ahama has now split from the Eastern Chagatai Khanate and established the Turpan Khanate.

The current Turpan Khanate is strong in both military and military power, and it is a good opportunity to seize Hami Wei in one fell swoop!

"Your Highness Prince Zhongshun, I toast you again!"

Ahama Khan came to Han Shen with a wine glass in hand.

Han Shen smiled and stood up: "My dear, there is no need to be so polite between you and me..."

Before Han Shen finished speaking, he was suddenly stunned, and then glared at Ahema: "You... are despicable and shameless..."

Ahama Khan pulled out the bloody dagger from Han Shen's back and stabbed him four times quickly. Han Shen died instantly.

The movement at the main seat quickly attracted everyone's attention.

Everyone who was originally drinking wine happily stood up and looked at Ahama Khan in horror.

"Ahem, what are you doing!"

"Ahem, how dare you assassinate the Ming Dynasty's loyal and obedient prince!"

"Assassination! Hurry up and send someone to protect us! Lord Zhongshun has been assassinated!"

"..."

Ahama Khan glanced coldly at the panicked people of the Ming Dynasty and shouted to his subordinates: "Go! Open the city gate quickly and welcome Yalan into the city!"

The people of Turpan Khanate heard the order from Ahama Khan.

He immediately threw down the wine glass in his hand, took out a dagger from his arms, and killed the Ming Dynasty guest who had just clinked glasses with them.

Another small team immediately went to the city gate and opened it.

In an instant, screams, cries, and roars were heard everywhere.

The banquet that was originally filled with laughter and joy instantly turned into a bloody massacre.

(End of this chapter)