Chapter 55: Accident
King Jing looked at the departing team and boats and said to Shaoqing Du, "Now I am finally relieved. Shaoqing and everyone in the Honglu Temple have worked hard these past few months. When you have finished your ten-day repair, I will host a banquet for you all."
Du Shaoqing waved his hand quickly, "Your Highness is too polite, it is just my duty."
King Jing also knew that their official duties were somewhat complicated, so he did not force them to stay and went back home on his own.
The second prince Rong Bo had just finished his shift and was about to return home. Thinking that the envoys from foreign vassal states would be returning today, he also came to the ferry. In a trance, he seemed to see his father-in-law's former subordinates.
After all the merchant ships had left, he was still wondering if he was dazzled.
Xuanyuan Kingdom sent a total of 100 envoys this time, and this large ship was sent by King Jing to escort them back.
The people from the Ministry of Works took precautions and carried out inspections for several days in a row, fearing that there would be strong winds and waves at sea. If any accident happened to the envoys, they would all lose their heads.
Wang Tai was originally a subordinate of Wen Ren Biao. Ever since Wen Ren Biao was exiled to the border, he has been staying in the imperial city waiting for orders.
Today is his first mission. He has to bring warriors with strong inner strength with him to smash the ships when they enter deep waters, trying not to cause too many deaths but at the same time making sure that this meeting between the countries fails.
Among the envoys sent by Xuanyuan Kingdom this time, there are several people with strong martial arts skills, and they are currently exploring the surroundings.
Huluhui, the leader, always felt a little confused, but he couldn't tell why. When the ship entered the deep water, the other envoys completed their tasks and rested in the cabin.
Wang Tai and another warrior disguised themselves as food delivery boys, found a good position at the stern, and began to dig at the boat.
The kitchen was already full of chaos and noise, and no one could hear what was different about the sound.
Wang Tai smashed through the first layer of panels and saw that the bottom was a water-draining panel made of iron and wire. He then gave the axe to the warrior and said, "A crack will be fine. Once we break through, they will panic and flee. We will jump into the water, hold our breath, and wait for an opportunity to get on a boat and escape."
The warrior nodded and was about to use his inner strength to smash it. Hulu Hui, who was standing on the bow patrolling, felt the powerful fluctuation of inner strength by his ear and said, "Not good, hurry to the kitchen."
When the military generals and envoys of Xuanyuan State heard this, they knew something had happened and flew towards the kitchen one after another. When Wang Tai heard the noise, he pulled his warriors into the water.
The noise was so loud that all the envoys came out. Hulu replied, "Quick, catch them, they want to slash the boat."
Now everyone's anger reached its peak. "Who is so vicious to drill a ship in the sea? They want us to die without a burial place."
The military officials of the Xuanyuan Kingdom were familiar with water and water combat. After a fight with the two men, they successfully captured them.
The servants looked at the people thrown on the boat and said, "They are from Chitian Country."
"Quick, remove this deadpool's jaw and leave him alive."
Huluhui looked cold and solemn as he gave the order, "Put shackles on them and return to Chitian Kingdom."
During the journey, Wang Tai and his assassins remained silent. Hulu Huiben was furious and tortured them immediately.
The other civil officials were also furious. They changed the torture instruments, but the two men still looked dead.
Hulu recalled one of the tortures and was promoted to a higher position.
Sure enough, after a while, Wang Tai begged for mercy, "Let them leave. This matter can only be discussed with the adults."
Both of them were tortured to death and were shackled, so Hulu was not afraid of them playing tricks on him, and he waved his hands back.
When only three people were left, Wang Tai looked at the warrior and smiled bitterly, "We are the old subordinates of General Wen Renbiao. Our original intention was to let water into the ship and disrupt the meeting between the two countries. We are also familiar with the technique of sinking the ship, and we will not let the envoy of Xuanyuan Kingdom die in the sea."
People die for money, and Wang Tai has thought it through. Although Wen Ren Biao gave him ten thousand taels of gold, he also sent a death warrior. I'm afraid they thought they would never come back, and even if they did, they would be silenced.
In the struggle for imperial power, when he was really facing death, he was afraid. A million ounces of gold were not as important as life.
General Huluhui suppressed his anger and calmed down. The general of the Chitian Kingdom was the father-in-law of the second prince. This meeting of the four countries was the mission of the third prince. If something happened to their Xuanyuan Kingdom on the way back, the third prince would be the first to be held accountable.
Huluhui didn't want to interfere in his internal affairs, but this time they were envoys of Xuanyuan Kingdom, and they were representing the face of Xuanyuan Kingdom, so Chitian Kingdom had to give a perfect answer.
The envoy from Xuanyuan State who had been sent away came back again. The lower-level official from the Honglu Temple who was standing by to clean up the mess immediately reported it to Du Shaoqing. Before Du Shaoqing had time to notify King Jing, he was called to the conference room.
Emperor Rong's face was hidden in the shadow under the sunlight. Although he did not look happy, Du Shaoqing was frightened by the murderous aura of Emperor Rong.
"Your Majesty summoned me urgently, but what important matter has occurred?"
Emperor Rong signaled Chang Jichang.
After explaining the whole story, Emperor Rong finally turned around and said, "The envoy of Xuanyuan Kingdom is still in the post house. You should apologize according to the etiquette of your superior country later."
Du Shaoqing wiped his temples and said, "Yes."
"Besides that, my dear minister, do you think this incident was caused by Prince Jing or the Second Prince?"
Du Shaoqing knew that the Emperor Rong did not like the flattery of the courtiers, so he reported everything that Prince Jing had done in the past few months, and added, "I only know my own business, and I dare not interfere in the relations between the princes."
Emperor Rong asked again in a loud voice, "How much silver did King Jing spend on sending off the foreign envoys this time?"
Du Shaoqing, "According to the original etiquette, it was 14 million taels. Later, His Royal Highness King Jing felt that the farewell gift was not enough, so he secretly paid out of his own pocket, a total of 24 million taels."
Emperor Rong's originally gloomy face became even darker. "Go to the posthouse quickly and appease the envoy of Xuanyuan Kingdom. Today's matter is only within this gate."
"yes."
Du Shaoqing retreated slowly and walked to the official road. At this time, a group of guards hurriedly passed by, and the leader was wearing the badge of the Imperial Guard.
Since giving birth to the child, Wen Renyuan has rarely gone out to talk with the ladies. Last time her father wrote back, he said that he would arrange everything and no one would die, so she could rest assured.
When the prince reaches adulthood, he will set up his own household and can privately support his guards and retainers, as long as it complies with the established etiquette.
When the Imperial Guards surrounded the Second Prince's residence, Wen Renyuan hadn't reacted yet. The leading Imperial Guard said, "This is the Prince's residence. What are you doing?"
The leader of the Royal Guards said, "Your Majesty has given your order, Princess, please do not be offended."
Wen Ren Yuan remembered that today was the day the envoys were leaving Jinxiao City. Could it be that his father had caused a death? She turned back to her room and tried hard to figure out what had happened.
Ever since Rong Bo was stripped of his title by Emperor Rong last time, he has actually started to work. He spends almost every day in the six ministries and has his three meals a day in the office. He is on a path that will surely impress Emperor Rong.
He had just put down a file from the Ministry of Works when he heard the voice of Eunuch Chang Jichang summoning him personally.
Rong Bo was puzzled and asked as he walked, "Why did the emperor summon you at this time? What big thing happened?"
Chang Jichang smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are putting me in a difficult position. I don't know how to do this."
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