Chapter 59 Hamiwei’s Feast
“Sir, it’s not that I don’t accept this precious note.”
The stall owner looked embarrassed: “It’s really that your note is too big. , there is a lot of money, I can’t find it.”
Only 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 he couldn't find a lower Hongzhi treasure note than usual.
In the end, Mou Bin took out a Hongzhi banknote with a face value of two hundred yuan and handed it to the stall owner.
The stall owner happily took it. Just when he was about to change the money, Zhu Youtang waved his hand.
“No need to look for it, I want to ask, what do you think of Hongzhi Baochao?”
Although the stall owner didn’t know who Zhu Youtang was, he saw that the material of his clothes was extraordinary. There are also attendants waiting on you.
More importantly, Zhu Youtang’s strong aura of a superior person made him know that this person must not be neglected.
The stall owner happily thanked Zhu Youtang and then told the truth.
“We don’t accept these Hongzhi treasure notes originally, but they can be exchanged for copper coins at any time at the Beijing branch.”
“And it is said that some officials are collecting these Hongzhi treasure notes at a high price. , so we now accept this Hongzhi treasure note.”
“But I still feel that 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 capital. Branch, exchange it for copper coins and go home.”
The stall owner's answer represents the voice of most people in the capital, and is similar to what Zhu Youtang guessed
Zhu Youtang nodded, left with a fan, and asked Wang Zhi: "Beijing bank Where is it? "Take me to see it."
"Yes, Mr. Huang."
The Beijing branch is not far from here, Zhu You. Zang arrived in front of the Beijing branch.
At this time, there was a long queue outside the Beijing branch, protected by Xichang fans with knives on both sides.
These Xichang fanzi have been responsible for the security work of the Beijing branch since its opening, and the people are all familiar with them.
But unlike the previous period, the people lining up in front of the Beijing branch at this time were all ordinary people in the capital, and most of them were local merchants.
They received the Hongzhi treasure banknotes, but because they didn't trust them enough, they hurriedly came to exchange them for silver.
Zhu Youtang knows that this kind of thing cannot be rushed. Trust is something more valuable than gold.
When people get used to it and can exchange treasure banknotes into money at any time, they will have more confidence in treasure banknotes and be more willing to hold them.
Zhu Youtang walked around the Beijing branch and found that the place was in order and well managed.
Everything is on track, showing a prosperous scene.
Zhu Youtang walked out of the Beijing branch with satisfaction. Seeing that it was still early, he did not want to return to the palace so soon.
"Just take a walk in the capital. This world of fireworks is the living Ming Dynasty."
"Yes, Mr. Huang."
Wang Zhi and three others followed Zhu Youtang, protecting Zhu Youtang.
Zhu Youtang looked at the various folk activities around him and felt a little more satisfied in his heart.
What I protect is the Ming Dynasty and its people.
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Hamiwei, the autumn wind is bleak.
This is an important military institution on the border of the Ming Dynasty, located in eastern Xinjiang.
Hamiwei connects Turpan in the west and Suzhou in the east.
It is the main route from Xinjiang to the mainland. It has been the throat of the Silk Road since ancient times. It is known as "the throat of the Western Regions, defended by China" and the "gateway to Xinjiang".
It was originally established during the Yongle period, and later changed hands several times. Finally, in the 14th year of Chenghua, it was taken back by the governor of Hami, Hanshen, and was taken back to the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty officially conferred Han Shen as King Zhongshun and guarded Hami Guard.
Soon after, the son of Yunusi Khan Sutan Ali, the Khan of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate, Sutan Ahemakhan, the Great Khan of the Turpan Khanate, married to the loyal and submissive King Hanshen of the Ming Dynasty, and became a good friend of the Qin and Jin Dynasties. This night, the Hami Guards were singing and dancing.
Beautiful girls and strong boys lit bonfires in Hamiwei, singing and dancing.
Everyone raised their wine and congratulated Hanshen, the loyal and shun king, who was sitting on the main seat, and also congratulated Ahei Mahan.
Tonight is a grand wedding for the son of Hanshen to marry the daughter of Aheimahan. Everyone is immersed in the peace and beauty of tonight.
Han Shen sat in the main seat, raised his wine glass, and laughed.
“Aheimahan, from now on, you and I will become in-laws, and we will become one family.”
“You, the Turpan Khanate, and I, the Ming Dynasty, will usher in a rare period of peace. , Congratulations, congratulations!”
Aheimahan also laughed loudly, raised his glass, and clinked it with Hanshen.
"His Royal Highness King Zhongshun of the Ming Dynasty, it is my great honor to marry you. Without further ado, I will do it!"
After saying that, Aheimahan drank the wine in the cup in one gulp.
“Okay!”
Han Shen laughed loudly and drank the wine in his hand.
When he put down his wine glass, a trace of hatred and cruelty flashed across Aheimahan's originally smiling face.
Fourteen years before Chenghua, Hamiwei was occupied by his father, Yunusi Khan Sutan Ali, and was guarded by Yalan.
But Hanshen actually took advantage of the death of Yunusi Khan and when his succession was not yet stable, he united the Chijin and Handong guards and marched into Hami with tens of thousands of troops.
Yalan was defeated and fled, while Hanshen successfully recaptured Hami Guard.
This is the eternal pain in Aheimahan's heart, and he is deeply ashamed of it.
After several years of dormant development, Ahemah has now split from the Eastern Chagatai Khanate and established the Turpan Khanate.
The Turpan Khanate now has strong troops and horses. It is a good time to seize the Hami Guard in one fell swoop!
"His Royal Highness King Zhongshun, let me propose another toast to you!"
Aheimahan came to Hanshen holding the wine glass.
Han Shen stood up with a smile: "In-laws, there is no need to be so polite between you and me..."
Before he finished speaking, Han Shen suddenly looked startled, and then faced Ah Heima He glared angrily: "You... are despicable and shameless..."
Aheimahan pulled out the bloody dagger from Han Shen's back and stabbed it four times quickly. Han Shen died immediately.
The movement on the main seat quickly attracted everyone's attention.
Everyone who was still enjoying the wine all stood up and looked at Aheimahan in horror.
“Ah Heima, what are you doing!”
“A Heima, how dare you assassinate King Zhongshun of the Ming Dynasty!”
“Assassination! Someone come and protect me. ! Lord Zhongshun was assassinated!”
"..."
Aheimahan glanced coldly at the panicked people of the Ming Dynasty, and roared loudly at his subordinates: "Do it! Open the city gate quickly and welcome Yalan into the city!"
The people of the Turpan Khanate, after hearing Ahemakhan’s order.
Immediately put down the wine glass in his hand, took out the dagger from his arms, and killed the guests from the Ming Dynasty who had just clinked glasses with them.
There was also a small team that immediately went to the city gate and opened the city gate.
In an instant, screams, screams, and roars were heard everywhere.
The banquet, which was originally filled with laughter and laughter, instantly turned into a bloody massacre.
(End of this chapter)