But they had no choice but to wait for the Ming people to come and explain. They couldn't just get mad when they didn't do anything, could they?
Everyone was waiting anxiously, and some people kept looking towards the door, hoping that someone would come in and announce that someone had arrived.
But there has been no news, which makes everyone wait a little anxiously.
Wu Keshan was also a little anxious, but he still pretended to be at ease.
We can't mess around at this time. We need to strike a balance. If we mess up, the people below us will get even more confused. If something breaks out, it will be terrible. The situation is still very tense.
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside.
Soon, there were figures outside.
The first one to come in was the one who reported the news, and then came Magistrate Zhang.
After entering the room, Magistrate Zhang clasped his fists towards everyone and said with a smile, "Everyone, everyone, please forgive me for being late. It's not intentional, but something really delayed me. Please don't blame me."
Magistrate Zhang's words were very polite, and with his plump body and round face, such a kind face saying such words really made people feel very friendly.
But no one present felt that way.
This Magistrate Zhang was from the Imperial Household Department and could be said to be the emperor's man, having spent several years in the Imperial Household Department. He was a typical smiling tiger, and in private dealings, he could be said to be a very kind person; but when things got tough, he could be really ruthless.
Everyone had been together for so long and was very familiar with the character of Magistrate Zhang, so no one delved into what he said.
Everyone stood up and bowed to Magistrate Zhang, saying, "You're too polite, Magistrate Zhang."
"Sit down and talk." This was said by Wu Keshan. In this situation, only he could say such words.
In addition to being the heir of Korchin, he was also the commander-in-chief appointed by the Ming Dynasty here, the nominal supreme commander, and he also had this power.
After Magistrate Zhang sat down, Wu Keshan said, "Master Zhang, there's no need to beat around the bush. We know exactly what the Ming Dynasty is trying to do by deploying troops in Liaodong this time. I invited Master Zhang here to ask about this matter."
After hearing this, Magistrate Zhang laughed.
Looking up at Wu Keshan, Prefect Zhang said, "Sir Wu, you think too highly of me. I'm only the prefect of Daning City. If there's anything going on in the surrounding area, you can still come to me for help. If you need to communicate with the court, that's no problem either."
"But the Liaodong issue is not something I can decide. Whether to fight, make peace, or deploy troops, those are all matters that the elders in the court discuss, not something I can decide. I don't know anything right now."
After hearing this, Wu Keshan frowned.
This didn't make much sense, but he didn't want to expose Magistrate Zhang.
Wu Keshan said, "Since Magistrate Zhang doesn't know about this matter, we won't ask. But there is one thing we'd really like to know. I heard that Your Majesty has arrived at Shanhaiguan?"
Prefect Zhang naturally couldn't pretend to be ignorant of this matter, and quickly said, "Your Majesty has indeed arrived at Shanhaiguan."
Wu Keshan nodded and said, "Then we will write a memorial. Since His Majesty has come to Shanhaiguan, we will naturally go to pay our respects to him. We will have someone prepare gifts and set off immediately."
"I know a little about this matter." Magistrate Zhang looked at Wu Keshan with an inexplicable smile on his face.
This made Wu Keshan a little confused. He looked up at Zhang Zhifu and asked, "I wonder what Zhang Zhifu knows? But you can tell me."
"Your Majesty has already sent an imperial envoy here." Prefect Zhang said with a smile: "The reason I was late just now was because the messenger received this news, so I just learned about it."
"The main reason His Majesty came to Liaodong this time was to see you. He sent someone here to convey his decree, hoping that you would go to Shanhaiguan to meet His Majesty and discuss future matters."
"Of course, I don't know the specific details. We have to wait until the imperial envoy arrives."
Everyone's brows furrowed.
Wu Keshan felt dissatisfied.
What do you mean by "you don't know the specific situation"? Does what you just said mean "you don't know"?
Discuss future matters. What will happen in the future? Can't we just maintain the current situation?
Many people couldn't help but feel worried. Could it be that the Ming Dynasty was going to turn against them?
If war were to break out, everyone present felt bad. They knew exactly what life had been like before, and they knew even more clearly what life was like for them now. No one wanted to lose their current life.
Wu Keshan glanced at the people around him, was silent for a moment, sighed and said, "I wonder when the imperial envoy will arrive?"
"It should be soon," said Magistrate Zhang with a smile. "If nothing unexpected happens on the way, it will be within the next two days. So there's no need to worry, just be patient. When the imperial envoy arrives, you can ask him anything you need."
Wu Keshan nodded, looked at Prefect Zhang and said, "That's very good."
This conversation ended here, after all, Magistrate Zhang looked like he had nothing to say.
Everyone was always laughing and joking, and everyone seemed to be close friends, but in reality, that was not the case. Both sides were just friends on the surface, and no one knew what each other was thinking in private.
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