Chapter 840: Gift for You to Run

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Jianghua Island, Pumen Temple.

The usually deserted Pumen Temple has become lively. The door is full of palace maids with gorgeous clothes, and their clothes are fluttering, as if they are like a fairyland. The gorgeous red carpet is ten feet away from the door and paves its way to the innermost part of the hall. Before the evening, a large number of people have gathered here. The two nobles of the Kingdom of Korea, except for the surrenderists, are basically here.

Lu Xiangsheng and Yang Tinglin also stood at the door and kept talking to the two nobles of the North Korean side. They were the main leaders of the Hu Ben Army in North Korea. The two nobles of the North Koreans of course they had to please the two. In particular, the original neutral faction of North Korea, including Jin Zidian, Chonglu Dafu, Chonglu Dafu, Jiang Wenying and others, were all talking enthusiastically to win their favor as much as possible.

Such a scene made Lu Xiangsheng and Yang Tinglin very moved. Of course they knew that what the Koreans valued was not their Ming Dynasty background, but their Hu Ben Army background. Indeed, decades ago, the Ming Dynasty did give great help to North Korea. However, the Ming Dynasty has declined and can no longer help North Korea fight against the invasion of the Tartars.

Fortunately, the Hu Ben Army appeared in a flash and took over the burden of Ming. Otherwise, at this moment, the North Koreans welcomed the Tartars. There was only interest relations between countries, and there was no permanent friendship. This is what everyone understands. If the Ming Dynasty could not provide sufficient protection to North Korea, they had to choose another country of sect leader.

Every time they think of this, the two of them can't help feeling a little heavy. The court, the court, is not strong! The Hu Ben Army has only one province, and it has made a fortune, looking down on all directions, causing the Tartars to suffer. The court still has half of the world, with more than 70% of the population and resources, but it is far inferior to the Hu Ben Army. What secrets are there in this? Perhaps, the court is really no longer able to do it? It really needs to change the dynasty?

In the evening, Zhang Jun arrived at Pumen Temple with the company of Lee Jon and Prince Li Hao of the Kingdom of Korea. His appearance immediately pushed the atmosphere to a climax. The palace maids around Pumen Temple all sang and danced to welcome Zhang Jun's arrival. A large number of musicians also performed live, with authentic silk and bamboo music endlessly.

Jin Zidian, Jiang Wenying and others hurriedly brought two groups of nobles to salute. Lu Xiangsheng, Yang Tinglin and others also came to salute. Compared with the last time Zhang Zhun arrived, North Korea was much more sincere this time. The Tartars had a desperate situation, and from then on, it would be the world of the Tiger Army. Of course, they did not dare to neglect Zhang Zhun.

"Hello everyone!"

"Hello everyone!"

"Hello everyone!"

Faced with the salute from everyone, Zhang Zhun kept returning the salute with a smile.

Without the North Korean surrender faction here, everything seems very harmonious. Regardless of whether the other party is sincerely smiling from the bottom of his heart or not, Zhang Zhun saw only smiling faces. Well, to be precise, it is except for one person's face.

This person is Lu Xiangsheng. From beginning to end, Lu Xiangsheng had no smile on his face. It seems that his serious personality will never be changed in his life. But this is good. What Zhang Zhun needs is people who can do things, not people who only know how to apologize for a smile.

It is said that most of the tableware used by Emperor Chongzhen were blue and white porcelain. Blue and white porcelain was indeed beautiful and had ornamental value, but if it was used simply to make tableware, it would probably not be as beautiful as bone porcelain. Bone porcelain is born to be the best material for tableware!

"What do you think about these new porcelains?"

After Zhang Zhun sat down, he said casually.

"very beautiful!"

The Queen of North Korea exclaimed.

"Thanks!"

Zhang Zhun said with a smile.

At this time, Jin Zidian, the Chonglu official of the Kingdom of Korea, began to deliver a welcome speech. This guy is Li Zong's confidant and has always been a neutral faction. Well, to be precise, he is a fenceist. This time he sent a welcome speech, which shows that Li Zong has completely turned to the Ming Dynasty.

Although Li Zong's choice was a bit late, he was still hesitant when Zhang Zhun arrived last time, but he was able to wisely choose his position before the demise of the Tartars, which was quite sensible to know the current affairs. If he was still hesitant at this time, I am afraid that Zhang Zhun would not be so easy to speak.

Jin Zidian's welcome speech fully praised the combat effectiveness of the Hu Ben Army, praised the achievements of the Hu Ben Army's defeat of Huang Taiji in Northern Zhili, fully affirmed the Hu Ben Army's support for the Kingdom of Korea, and also clearly expressed the support of the Kingdom of Korea to the Kingdom of Korea. The welcome speech clearly mentioned that the Kingdom of Korea will give the Hu Ben Army unconditional support.

Of course, considering the relationship between Zhang Yan and Lu Xiangsheng, Jin Zidian also praised the Ming court and Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, and praised them for not surrendering in the face of the pressure from the Tartars and continued to fight.

This is not a fabrication out of thin air. No matter how incompetent Emperor Chongzhen was, he had never surrendered to the Tartars. You can say that Emperor Chongzhen was incompetent, trustworthy, mean, and stubborn, but you can never say that he had no backbone.

However, Zhang Yan and Lu Xiangsheng's expressions were a little bad. This is for sure. Zhang Yan felt that the royal family of Ming Dynasty was getting weaker and weaker, and could no longer control the general trend of the world, and its influence on the Kingdom of Korea was almost minimal.

Lu Xiangsheng's feelings stem from his sensitivity to military power. If Zhang Zhun's Hu Ben Army was not stationed in North Korea and directly opposed the Tartars, I am afraid that the Kingdom of Korea would never surrender to the Ming Dynasty. Well, to be precise, the target of the Kingdom of Korea's surrender was Zhang Zhun's Hu Ben Army, not the Ming Dynasty's court, which was very informative.

However, no matter how many articles there are, they have nothing to do with him. Whether it is Emperor Chongzhen or the court, they are getting farther and farther away from him. What he can do now is to eliminate the Tartars as soon as possible, recover Liaodong, and pacify the world.

"Governor, please!"

"Your Majesty the King, please!"

After the welcome speech, the banquet officially began.

The dishes are naturally the richest at such a banquet. The North Koreans have prepared for this for a long time, and they have made all the rare ingredients they can get. However, at such banquets, the dishes are simply secondary. How many guests who can attend such occasions will really care about the taste of the dishes?

Zhang Zhun looked around but still didn't see Fengpingjun and Li Jue. He couldn't help but wonder, what was this guy so urgent that he even missed the dinner? On the North Korean side, what kind of fugitive did he escape? He actually needed Fengpingjun and Li Jue to arrest him personally?

Zhang Yan suddenly asked, "Zhang Zhun, what are you looking at?"

Zhang Zhun said casually: "Where is Fengpingjun Li Jue?"

Zhang Yan's expression was a little weird, and she flashed away and said in a concealment: "He has gone to do his job."

Zhang Zhun nodded and said nothing.

Zhang Yan was a little curious and whispered: "Don't you want to know what?"

Zhang Zhun said lightly: "Is it related to me?"

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "This matter is indeed related to you."

Zhang Zhun was about to speak when he suddenly saw someone coming in outside the hall. It was Fengpingjun Li Jue. Li Jue might be dealing with something. He was in a hurry and his face was not very good. It seemed that things were not done. Zhang Zhun couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. Li Jue, what are you busy with? Will you die if you sit down and drink?

Li Jue bowed to Zhang Zhun apologetically, then came to Li Zong's side and whispered something. Li Zong's face was a little unhappy, but for a moment, it returned to normal. Then, Li Jue pressed Li Hao's ear and whispered something. As a result, Li Hao's expression was not very good. He stood up, as if he was going out to do something in person, but was suppressed by Li Jue.

Zhang Zhun was puzzled, looked up at Li Jue, and asked casually: "Li Jue, what are you doing? Why don't you sit down and have a glass of wine?"

Li Jue said helplessly: "Governor, I'm sorry, I haven't finished my work yet. Alas, it's all my fault that I can't drink this glass of wine anymore! When I finish this matter, I will come to the door to apologize. At that time, no matter how much the Governor wants me to drink, I will definitely not say anything."

Zhang Zhun said a little strangely: "Why are you ineffective?"

Li Hao hurriedly said, "Brother, I was going to give you a gift, but I lost it. Uncle is helping me find it hard. As a result, I haven't found it yet."

Zhang Zhun said in surprise: "Is it stolen?"

Li Hao looked a little weird, a little confused, and a little helpless, "That's right! It was a good thing, but it suddenly disappeared."

Zhang Zhun smiled casually and said disapprovingly: "Why is it? If you lose it, just throw it away. What a big deal. Come on, Li Jue, come and drink!"

Li Jue looked at King Li Zong, then Li Hao, smiled helplessly and said bitterly: "Governor, if you don't find this gift, I, Li Jue, have no intention of drinking. I swear that even if I turn over every inch of North Korea's land, I must find this... this gift!"

Zhang Zhun frowned and looked at Li Jue, then looked at Li Zong and Li Hao, and asked in confusion: "What gift is so expensive? Do you actually want to find it yourself?"

Li Jue smiled reluctantly and said bitterly: "This is a mysterious gift the prince wants to give to the governor. He was originally going to give the governor a surprise, but as a result... Alas, I was all because I was not good at doing things, so I accidentally let her run away!"

After listening to this, Zhang Jun was still confused. Queen Yi'an Zhang Yan looked at Zhang Jun and seemed to be interrupting. The Queen of North Korea hurriedly said, "Sister Queen, this is our specialty Yufeng Pill of North Korea. Try it..."

Zhang Yan had to look back and thank the Queen of North Korea. She wanted to say something to Zhang Jun, but she couldn't say it. Zhang Jun happened to see this scene and thought, it was really strange. The Korean family seemed to be hiding something! Judging from Zhang Yan's meaning, it seemed that she knew the inside story, but she didn't have the chance to say it out. Strange, isn't it just a gift? How come she looks mysterious?

Turning around, Li Hao still looked a little unwilling to accept it, and whispered to Li Jue what he was saying. Feng Pingjun lowered his head and kept talking to Li Hao. Judging from his appearance, if he didn't find this gift, he would never give up. Zhang Zhun couldn't help but wonder even more, is it worth such a big fight for a gift?

After a moment, Li Jue went out again. It seemed that his resentment for the lost gift was really deep. If he couldn't find it, he would probably not have come to see Zhang Zhun. The banquet was held in such a slightly strange atmosphere. Gradually, Zhang Zhun forgot about this matter.

After all, Zhang Zhun could not keep a gift in mind all the time. I don’t think Li Hao’s gift would be particularly special. Since Li Jue was looking for it like crazy, let him find it. When he found it, he would naturally see it.

After the banquet, Li Hao, on behalf of Li Zong, sent Zhang Zhun back to Chuandeng Temple. When he said goodbye, Li Hao said with a serious expression: "Brother, I will definitely find the gift and send it to you personally. This is what I said, and I must not break my promise."

Zhang Zhun smiled and said disapprovingly: "Okay! I'll wait for your good news!"

Li Hao clenched his fists hard to express his determination, and then turned around. Looking at his back, Zhang Zhun quietly shook his head. This little guy made Fengpingjun and Li Juezhi wander around for a small gift, and didn't know whether it was a good or a bad thing. Fengpingjun and Li Jue were really, and at this time, he was playing with a child.

Liu Mang suddenly came in and reported: "Governor, Emperor Yi'an is over."

Zhang Zhun said with some confusion: "Why is she here? Please!"

He looked at the sky and found that it was already dark. What should Zhang Yan do when she arrived at this time? She was the queen of Emperor Tianqi. She came to visit a man at night and felt strange no matter how she looked. Fortunately, Zhang Zhun was responsible. If someone else had changed to another person, she might have to refuse. The power of crazy words is sometimes very powerful.

After a while, Zhang Yan came in. There were four palace maids next to her. It seemed that she was also concerned about her reputation, so she brought so many palace maids in. Well, this would be good, so that there would be no rumors outside. Zhang Zhun was not afraid of others saying that she was lustful, nor was she afraid that others would say that she was ridiculous, but if others said that she stole other people's wife, he would not be able to stand it, let alone stole the wife of the Dead Ghost Emperor Tianqi.

Zhang Zhun said straight to the point: "What's the matter with the Empress?"

Zhang Yan smiled slightly and said meaningfully: "The gift the North Koreans are preparing to give you suddenly disappeared. Don't you care?"

Zhang Zhun said casually: "I am indeed a little curious. However, since the North Koreans are looking for it, they should find it soon. Where can a gift fly?"

Zhang Yan smiled slightly and said meaningfully: "I have seen this gift, it is really a good gift. However, he may be a little different from the gift you imagined. This gift will run away by yourself."

Zhang Zhun said in confusion: "What does the Empress mean?"

Zhang Yan had a cunning expression on her face and said with a smile: "It's really not easy for the North Koreans to give this gift to you! When Huang Taiji sent someone to ask for it, the North Korean side refused to give it, but it just gave it to you. You really have face. But, it's a pity that you have no blessing to save it, and that gift ran away by yourself!"

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Zhang Zhun frowned. Just as he was about to say something, Zhang Yan had already gone slowly. Looking at Zhang Yan's back, Zhang Zhun's brows almost frowned into the word "Sichuan". Isn't it just a gift? Do you need to make such a fuss?

"Come!"

Zhang Zhun suddenly shouted.

"Sir, what are your instructions?"

Brother Wei hurried in.

"Call Lu Xiangsheng!"

Zhang Zhun said in a deep voice.

Li Jue's pursuit of fugitives will definitely inform Lu Xiangsheng of Lu, otherwise, Lu Xiangsheng would not be unaware of military mobilization. Since Li Jue told Lu Xiangsheng, then he might be able to get some information from Lu Xiangsheng.

"Governor, are you looking for me?"

After a moment, Lu Xiangsheng arrived.

"Lu Xiangsheng, I'll ask you, what fugitive Li Jue is looking for?"

Zhang Zhun asked bluntly.

"Governor, I don't know about this."
To be continued...