King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 162 Putting aside the facts
When Zhu Jinghong was chatting with Zhen Qin, Okamoto Hideto, who had been placed in the official residence in Beicheng, welcomed an unexpected guest.

"Two food delivery guys? He wants to see me?"

On the hospital bed, Okamoto Hideto, who looked weak, asked his samurai in surprise.

The samurai replied: "Exactly. The man said that he was ordered to come here to discuss important matters with you!"

At this time, the accompanying officer interjected: "If something goes wrong, there must be a demon, my lord... At such an extraordinary moment, I'd better not see it!"

This person was also injured, and one hand was still hung in front of his chest with a cloth. His condition was not much better than that of Hideto Okamoto.

After thinking for a while, Okamoto Hideto said: "Bring him to me and see where he came from!"

"Yes!"

After a few breaths, two burly men were brought in, and they were not ordinary people just by their demeanor.

"My lord, please back away from the left and right!" One of them said.

Okamoto Hideo didn't understand Daming Mandarin, so he looked at the translator beside him.

After learning the meaning of the visitor, Okamoto Hideto asked, "Who are you?"

"Our identities can only be told to you, please get out of the way!"

Okamoto Hideto said in a deep voice: "The people here are very loyal, you can say anything on the spot!"

Seeing that the two still did not speak, Okamoto Hideto said coldly: "If you don't say anything, you can leave now!"

After a few breaths of silence, just as the Japanese warriors were about to attack them, one of the men said, "I'm from the Zasak mission..."

Although Hideto Okamoto lay in bed for a few days, he did not stop inquiring about outside news. He knew exactly what the envoy Zasak had done recently.

"You say you are an envoy, but what evidence do you have?" Hideto Okamoto showed vigilance.

Obviously, the following conversation must be a taboo thing, and it is extremely normal for Hideto Okamoto to have doubts.

"This is a letter from our lord of the mission, with our lord's personal seal on it!"

After finishing speaking, the person who spoke took out the envelope from his arms and handed it to the samurai standing in front, who gave the letter to Hideto Okamoto.

Hideto Okamoto can recognize the Chinese characters, and the content inside is just a brief sympathy, and the seal at the end is very important.

In the past few days, more than a dozen envoys have sent condolences, including envoy Zasak, who also sent a letter of condolence that time.

"Compared with the last letter!"

"Yes!"

The room fell into silence again. About ten minutes later, an officer rushed over and informed that the seals were exactly the same.

Therefore, the person in front of him is a member of the Zasak Mission.

"You guys are here, why are you here?"

"The fact that your country's mission was beaten in the palace has spread among the diplomatic missions of other countries. We all hope to give you justice and severely punish the perpetrators!"

"Tomorrow at noon, the Ministry of Criminal Justice will be promoted. We will call envoys from all over the world to observe and support you in accusing Zhu Jinghong of crimes!"

"Even if the Ministry of Punishment is part of the gang, we will support you, so don't be afraid!"

"With our help, Ming people will never dare to bully you, you can save face!"

Hideto Okamoto is not a young man, and his blood will surge when he hears a few words from others. At this moment, he is thinking about the purpose of the Zasak people.

Ten minutes later, the Zasak who had completed the task left, leaving only Hideto Okamoto and a few confidants in the room.

"My lord, we must be cautious about this matter, and be careful not to be used by them!" One of them said.

Hideto Okamoto nodded, and said: "As far as I know, among all the alliances, only the Junggars are unruly, and they still don't accept the canonization of Ming Dynasty!"

"The Zazak Khanate accepted the canonization of the Ming Dynasty more than 60 years ago, and has always been loyal...Why are they jumping out and singing against it now!"

Speaking of this, Okamoto Hidetoshi boldly gave a judgment: "Could it be that... the Zasak people have also turned against it?"

One of the officials thought about it: "This... I'm afraid it is very possible. The Zhasak people and the Junggar are next to each other, and they may have reached a secret agreement!"

They, Japan, also accepted the canonization of the Ming Dynasty, but they also had ulterior motives and impure purposes, so they could understand the Zasak people very well.

According to the current tribute system, the Zhasak people who accept the canonization have to pay tribute to a large number of horses, cattle and sheep every year, which is a great burden for them.

Of course, even Junggar, who has not accepted the canonization, will pay tribute to a batch of cattle, sheep and horses every year in order to maintain the face of the Ming Dynasty.

"I think the purpose of the Zasak people is to let more people see Daming's arrogance through our affairs, and let more people oppose Daming...to restore the situation 60 years ago!"

Speaking of which, the grassland's obedience to Daming has always been in a wavering stage, so since the ancestor Zhongxing, there have been countless battles, big and small.

It has become more stable in the past ten years, but Junggar and Annan are also unstable, but no large-scale war has broken out yet.

Of course, Japan, which also accepted the canonization, also had the intention of spying on Daming.

Only those ministries and alliances that accepted the canonization and handed over the command of the army are the dogs tamed by Ming Dynasty.

"I look in the northwest, there must be a big battle!"

Okamoto Hidetoshi had just finished speaking, when someone outside came to report.

"My lord, there are people coming from the palace!"

"Is someone coming from the palace?" Hideo Okamoto was puzzled.

At this time, a subordinate official replied: "This one before and one after... Could it be that the court already knew about the movement of the Zasak people?"

Okamoto Hideto replied: "Whether it is or not, after listening to what he said, we have done nothing now, and finally have a clear conscience!"

The person coming from the palace represents the emperor, and Hideto Okamoto, even though he is in pain all over, has to go to the front hall to greet him at this moment.

After about a few minutes, Okamoto Hideto was supported by two samurai to the front hall.

"Minister Okamoto Hideto, ask my emperor Shengan!"

Even with injuries, respect for the emperor is essential, Okamoto Hideto knelt tremblingly.

After listening to the translation, Wang Qing stepped forward with a smile on his face and helped Hideto Okamoto up.

"I came here today, not at the command of the Lord, you don't need to be polite!"

Although the eunuch in front of him had a warm smile, it made Hideto Okamoto's back shiver, as if he was being targeted by a poisonous snake.

Since it was a private visit, there was no need to be too polite, so Wang Qing asked Okamoto Hideto to sit with him at the same table.

"I'm Wang Qing, the eunuch in charge of the East Factory. Tomorrow, the Ministry of Criminal Justice will hold an interrogation session. I have something... I have to remind you!"

Even if Okamoto Hidetoshi is Japanese, what kind of organization is the East Factory, that is also heard.

"Please teach me, father-in-law!"

"The lord is divine, literary and holy, the world will be unified, Li Shu will enjoy the prosperous age, and the hearts of all the nine states will return!"

Speaking of business, Wang Qing put away the warmth just now, as if he really became a poisonous snake.

"It all depends on the holiness of the Lord, the grace of the heavenly guardian!"

"Yes Yes!"

If it is so fair and honest, who can say otherwise!

The next moment, Wang Qing's words changed: "This conflict, aside from the facts, are you all right?"

Hearing this, Hideto Okamoto was furious. They went to worship the emperor with humility, and were beaten up by drunk guards for no reason. He couldn't think of any fault he had done.

Before Okamoto Hideto could answer, Wang Qing continued: "Since you are also at fault, you should admit your mistakes in time!"

"If you keep holding on, or if you are bewitched by someone, you will do something unwise..."

Bewitched by someone, to do something unwise... This has a meaning.

This surprised Hideto Okamoto, and he knew that neither he nor the Zasaks could escape the monitoring of the East Factory.

"If you damage the prestige of the Celestial Dynasty and even the holiness of the lord due to impulsiveness... your sins will be serious!"

Having said that, Wang Qing picked up the teacup and drank tea, giving Okamoto Hideto time to think.

(End of this chapter)