Steam Daming: Stop calling me to supervise the country

Chapter 263 The Little Monk and the Old Monk

"The steam engine has been made?" Ashikaga Yoshichi was surprised and delighted: "Finally made, finally made."

Dongying has been researching steam engines for four or five years, but there has never been a steam engine that can be applied. Every time it imitates the steam engine of Daming, it is always wrong. The steam drawings obtained by spies are not completely assembled. A steam engine was built, so now that the steam engine is really made, Ashikaga Yoshihide is naturally unstoppable happy.

"But today coincides with the visit of the Prince of Zhujiang County. General Ashikaga should be unable to get away these days. Also, Emperor Shikotsu was attacked today, and the general should be sure to find out the murderer." Songlian boy respectfully knelt down.

It is said that Emperor Komatsu is the son of Emperor Komatsu. Today's matter has not reached Emperor Komatsu so quickly, but after all, it is a father-son relationship. Emperor Komatsu will definitely ask for it after learning about this.

"It's natural. If you don't tell me, I'll check it out. After all, the attack on the Emperor is a big deal."

Ashikaga Yoshichi thought for a while and said, "You go back for me first and tell the two of you. I'll go there after a while. The steam engine must be kept secret and not disclosed to anyone."

"Please don't worry, General."

Ashikaga Yoshichi didn't leave Songlian Douji, he was just here to report, so when the news arrives, go back and send the message.

But after Songlian Douji left, he didn't leave Osaka Castle directly, but went to find his senior brother, Ikyu Zongchun.

The two had obviously negotiated in advance, and met each other in a tacit understanding. In the tavern in Osaka Castle, Yixiu ordered wine.

"Senior brother, the master fined you not to drink alcohol last time, why are you still drinking?"

Yixiu said nonchalantly, "Then I will admit my mistake to the master and the old man, and my brother and sister will witness it. If I admit my mistake, I will punish myself with three cups."

Dangdang

After three drinks, Yixiu let out a satisfied snort, wiped the remaining drink from the corner of his mouth, and habitually fiddled with his sighed beard.

Songlian Boy's head full of black lines, is this a mistake?However, Yixiu was a famous mad monk, and he did not avoid wine and meat.

"Hey, senior brother, don't drink too much." Songlian boy had to sigh helplessly.

"Junior brother still blames me, then I'll punish you for three more cups."

Songlian boy hurriedly stopped: "Senior brother, don't drink too much."

"You don't drink much, and your senior brother's drinking capacity is still unknown?" Yixiu was full of confidence.

Songlian boy's dissuasion was ineffective and had to talk about business: "Senior Brother Yixiu, the steam engine has been made."

"That female spy really helped a lot. What's her name? Is that Mako Kawashima?"

"Her name is Li Xianyu in Ming Dynasty, and she is called Mako Kawashima in Dongying."

"Tsk tsk, she is indeed a very beautiful woman. She has been in ambush beside the Prince of Zhujiang County for so many years. She brought back the steam engine drawings. Her loyalty is obvious, but do you think that the Prince of Zhujiang County has come for her this time?" Monk Yixiu asked.

Songlian boy frowned and thought deeply: "It shouldn't be. It is rumored that the Prince of Zhujiang County is lustful and has countless women. He dared to raise Mako Kawashima into an outer chamber when he was in his early ten years. When he got married, he had three concubines. There are countless women in the relationship. After Kawashima Mako got the steam engine blueprint, because he was kept outside for a long time, the Prince of Zhujiang County was also bored. After all, it is impossible for a singer to enter the palace of the prince because of his status, so he wanted to send her away. Let's go, Mako Kawashima has invited the Dongying embassy to be a female official."

"This woman is good-looking, naturally charming, every frown and smile is superb, and her eyes are even more seductive. It's really good."

"Senior brother, don't think about it, His Majesty Emperor Komatsu promised her that she would become the emperor's concubine in the future, so she willingly presented all the steam engine drawings, or do you think she has no brains?" Songlian boy was quite dismissive. Lewd look.

Songlian boy reminded Yixiu, who was not in good shape: "Senior brother, don't forget your mission, get close to the Prince of Pearl River."

"Don't worry, things are going on in an orderly manner. I have already met with the Prince of Zhujiang County. The Prince of Zhujiang County is going to visit Dongying next, so I have to accompany me."

"Oh?" Songlian boy was a little surprised, he didn't expect it to go so smoothly, but after thinking about it, he had a great reputation, and it was understandable to meet friends with Wen.

Songlian boy asked curiously, "What kind of person is this Prince of Pearl River?"

"Are you curious about him?"

"I've heard a lot of rumors, so I'm naturally curious. It's said outside that he's rambunctious, but his actions are extremely legendary."

"Handsome." Yixiu blurted out his evaluation.

"Just this word?"

"Handsome." Yixiu added another word.

Songlian boy was speechless.

Yixiu laughed out loud at his reaction.

"You're still so interesting, don't tease you, the Prince of Pearl River County met me once, and he was indeed very lecherous."

"How do you see it?" Songlian boy asked puzzled.

Yixiu described the scene of the meeting in detail, and then said: "When I left, I heard a voice coming from the room of His Royal Highness Prince Zhujiang County. Lust?"

"Brother, can you hear this?"

"There is a lot of movement."

Songlian boy did not continue this topic, but made a knife gesture with his hand and asked, "Since senior brother can get close to the Prince of Zhujiang County, can senior brother find a chance..." He scratched his neck with a knife. .

The gestures and movements were very obvious, and Yixiu shook his head decisively: "I'm not good at martial arts, His Royal Highness Zhujiang County is tall and tall, I should not be his opponent, and he is surrounded by guards, and the women he brought are not simple people. I'm going to change my life, I can't do it."

"Senior brother, you are with the Prince of Zhujiang County, you can't spread the news in real time, you should be careful about everything." Songlian boy reminded.

"Let Mako Kawashima go back to the capital first. Anyway, the two are old lovers. Naturally, they have to meet when they come. It would be bad if the Prince of Pearl River County became suspicious."

"It's easy to make people suspicious to have her come back now. She is nominally led to Hiroshima on a business trip, isn't it suspicious that she rushes back?" Songlian Douji objected to Yixiu's point of view.

"Okay, okay, it's up to you." Yixiu said nonchalantly.

"Senior brother, I will leave first." Songlian boy walked out of the tavern and put on a hat to hide his figure and left.

Yixiu drank alone, and said to himself: "Having the opportunity to know the heart of love, 20 years ago is today. The crow laughs out the Luo Han Guo, and the sun shadows the beautiful face to sing. Shopkeeper, count the money."

Yixiu took out the broken silver that Zhu Zhanchang thought he was a beggar as a reward to him and put it on the table.

"Master, give more."

"The Prince of Zhujiang County rewarded you."

Yixiu then staggered out of the restaurant.

Others don't know about the meeting between Yixiu and Songlian boy. Songlian boy is actually very worried about Yixiu's wild and unruly appearance, but their master trusts Yixiu very much.

Zhang Xianqi, the accountability party, also went to the emperor's recuperation palace at this time. He walked into the palace angrily and found Ashikaga Yoshichi.

His anger was beyond words, but he suppressed that anger and said to Ashikaga Yoshichi as calmly as possible: "General Ashikaga, today's incident has collided with His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County. Our Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County has always paid the most attention to etiquette and etiquette. Today The matter of this will definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of the Prince of Zhujiang County, and I hope General Ashikaga will pay attention to it."

Ashikaga is a little dissatisfied, Zhang Xianqi's attitude is not good, this Daming person has always respected him only a little on the bright side, but he is very close to the Emperor Chenguang, but he represents the powerful Daming.

"Don't worry, Ambassador Zhang, the investigation is already underway, and the one who was injured is Emperor Chengguang. His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County did not have any injuries. I will ask someone to bring gifts to make amends to His Highness."

"Although His Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County was not injured, but at such an opportunity recently, His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County thought that the other party was targeting him, but he was lucky and did not hit him. Then I set off to return to Daming, and I will also return with His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County." Zhang Xianqi refused to give in an inch.

All gone means that Daming and Dongying have broken off diplomatic relations, and Daming is likely to use this as an excuse to let the steam mothership at sea attack Dongying.

Although the relationship between the two countries is good now, after all, this matter concerns the life of the Prince of Pearl River. Generally speaking, he must need Ashikaga Yoshichi to guarantee the safety of his own life. Otherwise, it is understandable that he is dissatisfied.

Although Ashikaga was unhappy with Zhang Xianqi's attitude, he said patiently, "Ambassador Zhang, rest assured, we will investigate thoroughly, and we will not let anyone pose a threat to the safety of the Prince of Pearl River."

"I also hope that General Ashikaga will keep his promise."

The two bowed to each other, and Zhang Xianqi added: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County is very concerned about the situation of His Excellency Emperor Xingguang, and please allow me to enter the room to express condolences to His Excellency Emperor Xingguang."

The guard behind Ashikaga Yoshichi kept the door motionless, and Ashikaga Yoshichi had no idea of ​​letting go: "Our Majesty the Emperor is recuperating, please don't disturb Ambassador Zhang, His Majesty the Emperor is now worry-free, if there is a new situation, I will Order someone to report to His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County."

"His Royal Highness ordered me to meet the Emperor."

"The current situation of Emperor Shiko is not suitable for meeting anyone. Ambassador Zhang please come back." Ashikaga Yoshiki held a firm attitude. Zhang Xianqi and him grinded it for a while, but Ashikaga Yoshichi never let go. Zhang Xianqi understood many things in Dongying for many years. Can't push too hard, so I plan to go first.

But just before he was about to leave, the door behind him opened, and Hino Kotaro, the valet of Emperor Hiro, walked out.

This is a boy with an extremely fair complexion. According to rumors, he is also called Emperor Guang's forbidden diet. Emperor Guang, who is not very healthy, did not expect this Longyang chrysanthemum tea to be good.

Hino Kotaro came to Ashikaga Yoshichi and said respectfully, "General Ashikaga, His Majesty the Emperor ordered Ambassador Zhang to come in and see him."

Ashikaga Yoshichi narrowed his eyes slightly: "His Majesty the Emperor said that he was frightened today, so it's better not to see guests."

"General, His Majesty the Emperor's body is not in serious trouble, and the imperial doctor has also diagnosed and treated it. Next, we only need to take care of it. Today is a big day for His Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County to visit. Explain the situation clearly to avoid misunderstanding between the two sides, of course, Your Excellency the General can also come in and meet His Majesty the Emperor together."

For Hino Kotaro's words, Ashikaga Yoshichi hesitated for a while, and then said, "The ambassador, please come in."

Ashikaga Yoshichi also went in together, but Ashikaga Yoshichi only expressed his condolences on the bright side of Emperor Shimitsu's injury and hatred for the murderer, and stood on the side as if he was monitoring Zhang Xianqi and Emperor Shimitsu.

Emperor Wengguang was shot in the shoulder, lying on the bed at this time, his face was bloodless and his lips were white.

"Ambassador Zhang."

"The foreign minister is here. His Excellency the Emperor was seriously injured today. The Prince of Zhujiang County wanted to come to express his condolences in person, but he was afraid of bumping into His Excellency the Emperor. Furthermore, His Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County was also frightened by today's affairs and was resting."

Emperor Chengguang said weakly: "I have trouble with the Prince of Zhujiang County. Today, I must have collided with His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County. When I recover, I will come to my door to apologize, and I also ask the Prince of Zhujiang County not to blame, and it will damage the relationship between the two countries. friendship.”

"Your Excellency the Emperor, Xianqi will definitely bring it to you. Your Excellency the Emperor, please rest and recover quickly."

Zhang Xianqi didn't say much, Ashikaga Yoshihide and his subordinates were standing by the side, naturally it was impossible to say anything else, and it was even more impossible to sow discord, so he just maintained the condolences on both sides.

Hino Kotaro served tea for everyone, and after Zhang Xianqi drank it, he saluted and prepared to retire.

Seeing that Zhang Xianqi was about to leave, Ashikaga Yoshichi felt a little relieved, and sent Zhang Xianqi out of the door in person.

Before leaving, Zhang Xianqi turned to Ashikaga Yoshichi again and said: "General Ashikaga, although there are some changes in the arrival of the Prince of Zhujiang County in Dongying today, our scheduled itinerary remains unchanged. We also ask the general to send some people to accompany him, as well as Master Shuzongjun. I will also travel with the Prince of Zhujiang County."

"Oh? Master Yixiu, it's a good choice. What is the travel route of the Prince of Pearl River?"

"Tonight, I will book a route with Master Ikyu, and present it to General Ashikaga tomorrow."

Ashikaga Yoshichi nodded and watched Zhang Xianqi go away.

The confidant on the side asked: "General, today's events are strange. We can actually let someone infiltrate our team and assassinate the emperor. The opponent's background may not be small. Could it be His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County?"

"No, they just arrived, and the perpetrator is someone in our team. Now he has gone to arrest his family. The Prince of Zhujiang County should not have such penetrating power to our East Ying, and this matter will not benefit him in any way."

"Then, let him continue to travel?"

"I asked me to send a guard to follow me to explain to me that he is not malicious, and Master Ikyu's words are fine. I will wait until their schedule comes out." All my thoughts were to deal with this Prince of Pearl River, but I didn't expect that the sudden murder of the Emperor today broke his plan.

After Zhang Xianqi left here, he did not return to where Zhu Zhanchang stayed, but walked towards a temple before it was completely dark.

It was the famous Shitennoji Temple in Osaka, and Zhang Xianqi was holding a note in his hand. Just when Ashikaga Yoshichi was talking to the emperor, Hino Kotaro handed over the note and put it in the tea.

After Zhang Xianqi found out, he took a sip of the tea, left the note in his mouth, and hid it when no one was paying attention.

The message on the note was simple: "Sitianwang Temple, monk Danyang."

(End of this chapter)