Almighty Nongmen Phoenix

Everyone was silent again.

Wen Songtao is right, they really have no intention of reconciling with Northern Chu, and at most it is only a superficial peace that does not interfere with the river.

This is all because of the current situation, and they have to choose this way. Once the situation changes, I am afraid that the two of them will be the first to start the war.

Nanjiang obviously understood this, so he rashly mobilized his generals, because he was sure that the two of them would not be able to form an alliance, and wanted to defeat them one by one first.

When everyone was silent, Wang De walked in from the outside.

"Your Majesty, the young minister of Honglu Temple is asking to see you."

Hearing this, Emperor Hongwen frowned, what did the young minister of Honglu Temple come here at this time?
However, when he thought that there are still envoys and princesses from Northern Chu living in the Siyi Pavilion, and what he said now has something to do with Northern Chu, he nodded and said, "Let him in."

Soon the young minister of Honglu Temple came in from the outside, and after saluting, the moment he opened his mouth, the hearts of all the monarchs and ministers in the imperial study were shocked.

"The Northern Chu envoy will return home tomorrow?"

Wen Songtao asked in confirmation, while looking at Emperor Hongwen and the ministers around him.

There was surprise in his eyes.

Did Bei Chu know something?
If Northern Chu came to discuss reconciliation earlier and they took the initiative, the current actions in Nanjiang immediately made Dongzhou passive.

Bei Chu chose to leave at this time, making it clear that he didn't want to continue the conversation, and it was safe to join them.

coincidence?Obviously not possible.

"Yes, I heard it was the order from Princess Beichu."

Honglu Temple Shaoqing nodded in confirmation.

This time, Emperor Hongwen and the others looked ugly. Nanjiang was targeting them, and now Beichu didn't want to talk about it. Who knows if they will stab a knife in the back after they go back.

Originally a good situation, with these two pieces of news, Dongzhou was completely passive.

"Your Majesty, the most urgent thing is to stabilize Bei Chu first, and we cannot let them leave at this time."

The Ministry of War Shangshu cupped his hands and opened his mouth.

The Hubu Shangshu and others on the side joined hands and seconded the proposal one after another.

At this time, Bei Chu cannot leave, and the reconciliation must be implemented, otherwise the situation in Dongzhou will become very troublesome.

However, Emperor Hongwen just took a look at them and didn't remember to express his opinion. Instead, he turned his head to stare at the young minister of Honglu Temple and asked, "Who did you have contact with in Northern Chu today?"

At this sensitive time, Bei Chu said that he was going to leave, which made Emperor Hongwen doubt whether someone from Dongzhou secretly sent them some news.

He didn't think he was the only one who knew the secret report from southern Xinjiang.

"I heard from the people below that a letter came from Beichu today, but I haven't contacted anyone."

"letter?"

Emperor Hongwen frowned.

"Yes, the Northern Chu envoys have been in Dongzhou for a few days. During this period, they will often exchange letters with Northern Chu. This is quite normal."

It's really normal. Others are here on missions, not to put them in confinement, so there is no reason to prohibit correspondence.

"Are you sure it's the letter sent by Bei Chu?"

"It shouldn't be wrong. After all, this is not just once or twice. I heard from the people below that the person who sent the letter this time is the same person as the previous few times."

The Shaoqing of Honglu Temple didn't know why Emperor Hongwen asked such a question, but he was still sensitive to the fact that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the imperial study.

With so many important court officials here, they must be discussing something important. He remembered the instant change in the faces of these few when he said that the Northern Chu envoys wanted to leave tomorrow.

But he didn't talk too much, this kind of thing is simply not something he can get involved in.

"I see, you step back."

"To appease the Northern Chu envoys, just say that I will hold a banquet the day after tomorrow, and I hope they will stay and participate."

Hearing this, the young minister of Honglu Temple immediately understood, the emperor does not intend to let the people from Northern Chu leave.

When the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple retreated, Emperor Hongwen looked at the ministers nearby and asked, "What do you guys think?"

"It seems that something happened in Beichu that we don't know about."

"Let the envoys of Northern Chu have confidence."

As soon as Dong Xiang opened his mouth, several ministers around him immediately nodded in agreement.

"Northern Chu will definitely pay close attention to this change in southern Xinjiang. Now most of the soldiers and horses in southern Xinjiang are on our side. They are not the target, so naturally they will not be too anxious."

"It's nothing more than wanting to turn passive into active."

Emperor Hongwen, who was at the top, nodded when he heard this, then shook his head and said, "I can understand that they want to turn passive into active, but I think there is a problem with leaving tomorrow."

"Even if Nanjiang's target this time is us, it's impossible for people in Northern Chu not to know the truth of the cold lips."

"Once Nanjiang gets benefits from us this time, its strength will improve again and taste the sweetness. Will Nanjiang still be like before?"

"I'm afraid the next target will be Bei Chu."

"Your Majesty means there are other reasons for this?"

Wen Songtao asked.

"Maybe. During this period of time, I have been making people pay attention to the news from Beichu."

"Since the news that the Northern Chu envoys were coming, I have made people keep an eye on the Northern Chu's movements. A while ago, the Northern Chu Imperial Palace was blocked."

"It seems that the Lord of Northern Chu is seriously ill, but just two days ago, I received a news that the blockade of the Imperial Palace of Northern Chu was broken, and the Lord of Northern Chu went to court again to handle political affairs."

As soon as these words came out, Wen Songtao and the others were taken aback, but they still didn't understand that even though the crisis in Northern Chu was resolved, the crisis in Southern Xinjiang was real.

The monarch of Northern Chu is also considered a very powerful monarch, how could he not know the truth of the cold lips and teeth?
At this time, shouldn't it be more necessary to reconcile with Dongzhou, so as to prevent the rise of Southern Xinjiang?
"Let's take a look first. If they really want to leave, they should arrange people to come over again tomorrow. If they just want to turn passive into active, they will stay."

Only then did everyone understand why Emperor Hongwen had set the banquet time for the day after tomorrow because he wanted to see Bei Chu's attitude.

If they really want to leave, they will continue to arrange for people to come over tomorrow. If they just want to be passive and active, they will honestly wait until the day after tomorrow.

And he can also use the opportunity of the banquet the day after tomorrow to finalize the reconciliation.

The current situation is already very critical, and we cannot continue to procrastinate.

"As for the matter in the south, you should also make arrangements. Since the southern border is coming violently this time, we can't let it be slaughtered. The household department, the military department, and the engineering department have all taken action, and all the supplies and troops have been mobilized."

"Right now King Jin is still in the south, and all matters should be presided over by King Jin."

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers responded quickly, but they were still a little surprised that Emperor Hongwen reused King Jin in their hearts.

For such a big matter, leave it to King Jin. When did the relationship between the two brothers become so close?