Chapter 379: Those who play tactics have a dirty heart
Chu Pingsheng smiled and looked at the Honglu Temple Shaoqing accompanying Guo Youzhi, the man who brought his own BGM.
“The Qing Kingdom is so big, is it possible that the officials of the Ministry of Rites are so ignorant?”
Xin Qiwu’s spine went cold after being stared at by him. He dipped the sweat on his forehead and smiled. : "Warrior of Chu, Eunuch Hou, General Ye, as far as I know, there is a city-state called Hani in Nanzhao. After an old man passes away, his relatives and friends have to see him off in red and green clothes."
"So you see ..." Chu Pingsheng looked at the people of Kyoto and sighed: "I came with infinite respect for the Empress Dowager, but you stopped me, scolded me, chopped me with knives, and stabbed me with guns. This is how Nan Qingguo treats its guests. ”
Guo Youzhi noticed that Eunuch Hou glanced at him, and hurriedly took a step back, bowed to Chu Pingsheng, lowered his eyebrows and said, "This misunderstanding occurred because of my lack of consideration."
Eunuch Hou glanced at him again. Ye Chong glanced.
The Grand Master's nephew, who had broken his gun and died of his bodyguard, gritted his teeth, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands: "Ye acted recklessly and used the weapon lightly without asking what was right and wrong. I hope the Chu Warriors will forgive me for aggravating the situation."
This Ye Chong... is capable of bending and stretching.
Think about it, Emperor Qing played tricks on the Ye family many times, and later he could join forces with Fan Xian to deal with the rebellious Qin family. How could Ye Liuyun, who had no control over the city and only relied on idle clouds and wild cranes, to sit firmly in the Privy Council? Make the seat.
"Hey, General Ye cares about the people, what's wrong? This white ape is called Lanling King. The elders in the clan knew that I was going east and the road was not peaceful, so they left me as a guard. Beasts are wild and difficult to tame. If it He became ruthless and bloodthirsty, and even refused to listen to my words. He caused such losses to Kyoto, which makes me feel very sad.” Ministers of the Ministry of Rites, I did not communicate with you in advance, which is why the matter ended here. Everyone is at fault. "
With a gentle smile, he helped the two people who apologized to him.
Eunuch Hou’s eyelids twitched when he saw it, and he said with a smile: "So you see, His Majesty is wise and knows that this is a misunderstanding, so he hurriedly asked the old slave to come here to greet you, you, you... "
He pointed at Guo Youzhi and Ye Zhong and said, "Can't you be more thoughtful in doing things in the future? "
"My father-in-law taught me a lesson."
The two responded respectfully.
Just now, that barbarian said that being an enemy of a city is a good thing, and being an enemy of a country is a good thing. But in the end, it was all a misunderstanding. Did the official have a deep guest relationship with him?
How to settle the accounts of the city guard who just died, the man and woman who were chopped to death by a white ape because the empress dowager was humiliated by throwing vegetable leaves, eggs and pebbles, and the personal guards of the Privy Councilor?
Did you die in vain?
The poor, upright scholar refused to accept the offer and was dragged on the ground by two guards. One of his straw sandals even fell off. He couldn't help but protest loudly: "You... you are colluding with him. This is betrayal of the country! You are a traitor to your country! How shameful!" To Your Majesty..."
Hou Zhigang frowned and winked at the squad leader of the Forbidden Army who was following him. The man nodded slightly and followed up with the handle of his sword on his waist.
Chu Pingsheng knew that the poor scholar could not even see the governor of Kyoto.
And he himself, without knowing it, scolded Ye Chong, Guo Youzhi and others for deceiving the saints, and they should be punished for their crimes.
"Okay, don't say it here. Your Majesty is still waiting in the palace. Warrior of Chu, follow me to face the saint." Eunuch Hou reminded.
"Okay."
Chu Pingsheng nodded in agreement.
Hou Zhigang slowly turned around and walked forward.
Guo Youzhi, Xin Qiwu and others followed him in small steps.
At this time, the Forbidden Army had already cleared the long road, and the bloodstains on the ground were washed away by the servants of the Ministry of Rites. Those brave spectators were driven into the alleys on both sides of the long road, and every intersection was guarded by Forbidden Army soldiers.
However, some people can still be seen on the second-floor balcony of the building facing the street.
After walking less than 200 meters, Chu Pingsheng saw Xie Bian, the bodyguard of the second prince; Zhu Ge, the host of the Supervisory Yuan, standing in the first section of the Supervisory Yuan behind the big white lantern with elegiac couplets, holding hands; sitting in the deserted Yuan Hongdao, a guest of the Prime Minister's Mansion, was looking out from the second floor of the restaurant; there was also Fan Xian, who was throwing a piece of snowflake silver; Wang Qinian, who was obsessed with money, moved his eyes up and down with the piece of silver, and he was not even in the mood to pass by. Look carefully.
These people... came quite quickly.
However, it is understandable that the Qing Kingdom is now the most powerful country. When envoys from Dongyi and Northern Qi come to submit their credentials, they are usually people of the level of Honglu Temple Shaoqing or Honglu Temple Minister. To welcome him, even Guo Youzhi, the second-rank minister of the Ministry of Rites, was dispatched. This standard was much higher than that of ordinary envoys.
Chu Pingsheng looked at King Lanling who kept grinning at those unfriendly eyes, and couldn't help but laugh. "Well, now that we are protected by the Forbidden Army, no one dares to attack us."
Hey, he also became a victim... I don't know if it's irritating or not.
As he approached the gate of the palace, Hou Zhigang stamped his feet and asked: "Warrior Chu, I wonder which tribe of Xihu you are from?"
"Why do you ask this?"
"He... you have to change clothes. You are wearing red... It's okay outside the palace. It's always not appropriate to enter the palace to meet the saint. The Ministry of Rites has prepared many styles of plain clothes for the condolences of envoys from neighboring countries. Wear it, I asked which tribe you are from because I want my servants to look for it and see if there are any suitable tribal costumes.”
Guo Youzhi also carefully explained at the side: "It can be seen that this is the first time that the Chu warriors are on an envoy to our Qing Dynasty. According to the usual practice of foreign envoys entering the DPRK, they should do as the Romans do when they enter the country."
"Do as the Romans do when in the country? What? I’ve never heard of it.”
“Do as the Romans do when you come here.”
“Oh, I understand.”
< br>Chu Pingsheng looked at the three-foot palace wall that was originally red bricks and black tiles, but was now covered by white silk, and said casually: "Zhuhua."
Of course he knew that Hou Zhigang was taking the opportunity to inquire about his origins.
Guo Youzhi blinked and moved forward: "What?"
"My tribe's name is Zhuhua, have you never heard of it?"
Guo Youzhi Looking back at Honglu Temple Qing Zhiboran, Honglu Temple Shaoqing Xin Qiwu and others, they saw that several of them had the same confused expressions. It must be the first time they heard about this tribe, and they couldn't help but beat their drums in their hearts. It must be five hundred people. The imperial court has records. Is it possible that the total number of people in the Zhuhua tribe, old and young, is less than five hundred?
Then the question is, if this is really the case, why would His Majesty let Eunuch Hou summon him to welcome him together?
How abnormal!
Guo Youzhi was surprised, but the etiquette was quite good: "Well, I have long heard that the Hua tribes are brave and good at fighting and are rich in warriors. Today I met the Chu envoy, and they are indeed outstanding and elegant."
He waved to the people next to him, and the servants of the Ministry of Rites came over with plain clothes with the characteristics of the Xihu tribe: "Please also ask the Chu envoy to choose one from them."
It is said to be plain clothes, but in fact it is the same as Qing There is a big difference between the plain clothes worn by state officials to show loyalty and filial piety. They are basically black and white versions of the costumes of surrounding countries and tribes. They are equivalent to the black suits worn by people in Western countries to attend the funerals of the deceased in modern society. After all, no matter how powerful the Qing Dynasty is, Not willing to provoke all surrounding forces at the same time.
Chu Pingsheng said: "Do you have to choose from here?"
Hou Gonggong said: "Your Majesty has urgently summoned the Chu warriors to attack. It is too late to make a tailor-made one. Let's choose one from here."
"It must be like this? Are you sure it is His Majesty's will?"< br>
The father-in-law nodded.
Emperor Qing knew that Ye Chong, a first-level official, had messed up the matter, so he could only ask him to come out with Shengyu to wipe his butt. However, the only requirement was that Chu Pingsheng must wear plain clothes when entering the palace.
Seeing Eunuch Hou nodding, Guo Youzhi and others also nodded along with him.
Chu Pingsheng knew full well that Li Yunqian did this with the intention of testing his bottom line - his master Bai Feng chopped off the Queen Mother's head with a sword, and his apprentice came to provoke him during the national mourning period. It was obviously a coincidence. It is too much to still try to outdo Qingguo in a mutually beneficial transaction.
"Just this one." He pointed to a set of cassocks similar to those worn by lamas, but instead of red and yellow, they were black and white plain clothes.
Li Yunqian dares to use this to create problems for him, then don't blame him for taking advantage of his scheme and severely cutting Emperor Qing's Majesty.
Xin Qiwu was stunned for a moment, because this was obviously the costume of a tribe called Wusi in the west of Nanzhao Kingdom.
But he quickly realized that Chu Pingsheng was the master now, and whatever he said would be whatever he said.
Eunuch Hou said: "Now that you have chosen, warrior of Chu, please follow me to change clothes."
(End of this chapter)