Chapter 5: The Road to Visiting Parents (2)

There was also an undercurrent in the East China Sea. Two envoys sent by King Shangfeng of Ryukyu from the Ming Dynasty hurriedly returned to Ryukyu after the Wanbao Festival. As soon as he returned to Ryukyu, he reported the Ming Dynasty's request to garrison troops in Ryukyu to King Shangfeng of Ryukyu.

When Shangfeng heard the news, he was shocked. Since Ryukyu was occupied by the Shimazu family, all the defenses on the island were controlled by the Shimazu family. Ryukyu's Oshima, Kijie Island, Tokushima, Okinawa Island, and the territory of the Lun Island of Ryukyu, about 30,000 stones were also forcibly transferred by the Shimazu family. Even the Prime Minister was the monk Kikuhime sent by Japan. In addition to enduring humiliation, Shangfeng almost all had the military and political power to fall into the hands of others. He had no ability to agree to the sudden request for garrison by the Ming Dynasty and did not dare to agree.

King Shangfeng of Ryukyu immediately notified his national prime minister Juyin. Juyin was panicked when he heard the news. If the Ming Dynasty really wanted to use troops to Ryukyu, the three thousand armors of Shimazu family would definitely hit the stone with eggs.

Kikuto informed the Shimazu family's garrison general in Ryukyu overnight, Shimazu Hiroichi, and asked him to quickly think about the Kagoshima Shimazu family for help.

Hiroichi Shimazu was an arrogant and arrogant man. He relied on his own surname to get to his current position. He bullied men and women in Ryukyu and did everything he could. He didn't take Kiku Yin's reminder at all. In his opinion, there were many islands near Ryukyu and were filled with reefs. The Ming Navy had never been to this sea area. Even a hundred thousand troops might not be able to take Ryukyu. The Emperor Kublai Khan was considered a great talent at that time. When he went to Japan, he was not blessed by Amaterasu, and a gust of wind was buried at the bottom of the sea.

The Ming Navy fought several wars, but it was basically in the offshore area. Although it was strong, its reputation was not obvious. Therefore, Japan did not have a clear concept of the strength of the Ming Navy in its country, and it was still at the level of decades ago. It even believed that the Ming Navy's strength was not as strong as the Korean Navy, which had already destroyed the country. After all, the Korean Navy suffered a lot of losses in the Battle of Wanli Korea. The older generation still remembered it freshly. Now that North Korea is almost destroyed, it just makes a sigh of anger.

However, the princes in Japan are fighting for power and profit, and it is impossible to organize another invasion of North Korea and get a share of the pie. Fortunately, this is the case, otherwise these Japanese troops holding wooden shields and vine armor will be torn into pieces by the angry Eight Banners Cavalry and thrown into the sea!

The Japanese shogunate naturally received the news soon. Tokugawa Iehiko's attitude was not very clear, but he summoned several close staff to discuss for one night. Afterwards, no one and no specific results came out.

The shogunate's attitude made the Shimazu family in Kagoshima go up and down, but later the Ming Dynasty did not make any substantial moves, so they gradually felt relieved. They all thought that the Ming Dynasty was just a talk, and it was not easy to garrison troops in Ryukyu. It was impossible for the Ming Dynasty to have much interest in an almost useless island like Ryukyu.

In fact, the plan for military garrison on Ryukyu had been issued to Hong Chengchou, Fujian, but Hong Chengchou was dragged down by the Dutch's almost suicide attack, so the plan for garrison on Ryukyu was stranded.

Taisong and his party walked west for nearly four days before entering Datong. Datong General Wang Xiangqian attached great importance to Taisong's arrival. Although Taisong was not a Han Chinese, it seemed to have a certain influence on His Majesty the Emperor. It depends on the emperor for her safety. Since he sent out all the elite cavalry of the Ming Dynasty, the influence can be seen.

At present, the wind of the imperial military reform is getting tighter and tighter. The real content of the generals like them who have been guarding the border for many years is unknown. However, this time, the military reform may be reshaped again in the true sense, involving the self-interest of itself and the many generals under his command. Even if Taisong cannot help them, it is worthwhile to learn about the internal news of the imperial military reform.

Therefore, Wang Xianggan was particularly enthusiastic about Taisong passing by Datong, and even went out ten miles to greet him in person. He arranged the best inn in Datong one day in advance to persuade all the idle people to leave for Taisong and others to rest.

Datong is already considered a border city. Since the ease of relations between the Ming Dynasty and Mongolia and the borders are interconnected and traded, there have been more Mongolian figures on the streets of Datong, but the level of liveliness and prosperity is far less than that of the capital.

At first hearing the accent of his hometown and seeing those familiar and busy figures, Taisong suddenly felt better. He insisted on walking out of the carriage and walked onto the streets of Datong under the escort of Wu Sangui and others.

Perhaps the people of Datong did not know that a big man would come to Datong today. Datong is a border city, and border guards carrying knives and guns can be seen everywhere. Although Wu Sangui and his group were equipped with strange equipment, for ordinary people, this was just a little curious and could not recognize this as the most mysterious unit of the Ming Dynasty. Princess Taisong, who was guarding, was dressed in sweat. Even her tribe members might not recognize her at once. Most of the pedestrians on the street were curious and stopped for a while, and only regarded Taisong as the wife of the general who thought it was a prominent official.

I just have some speculations, whose family is such a beautiful lady, and there are so many guards to protect her along the way? She must not be an ordinary family!

No one counts how many rumors will spread like this speculation. It is just a wave in life.

Anping Inn, this is the largest and best-equipped in Datong City. Two thousand Guanning Iron Cavalry are stationed in the military camp outside the city. Those who come to Datong City with Taisong are just four personal girls who are with Taisong, including the group of photos, and nearly a hundred special forces members under Wu Sangui.

Taisong has been with Zhu Yinglong for three years and has become accustomed to Zhu Yinglong's thrift and dislikes to mobilize many people. Therefore, he drove away the original guests in the inn for her. Although he gave some compensation, he was still vaguely unhappy. However, he was full of people. Besides, he had a lot of people. Although Anping Inn was big, he might not be able to stay. Therefore, she didn't say anything, and she was grateful to them.

Wang Xianggan, the general of Datong, advocated the alliance with Mongolia and anti-Jin, so he was naturally particularly happy with the arrival of Concubine Kang Taisong.

Anping Inn was built in the style of a State Guesthouse, with ten exquisite suites. The largest and best one is no less than the medium VIP suite in the State Guesthouse. Naturally, it was left for Kang Fei Taisong to stay for a night. The remaining nine rooms were given materials, one for Wu Sangui and Yan Peiwei, and the remaining materials were given to several close entourages and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who were accompanying him.

After settling down, Taisong met some officials in Datong and said some encouragement. In fact, she didn't know anything, so she could only greet people with a smile. However, she politely declined the filial piety of the officials of Datong. She was very clear about the rules of the harem set by Zhu Yinglong. He did not object to having contact with local officials. After all, people cannot have social relations, but they are absolutely not allowed to accept gifts from officials. Of course, if he is allowed to be approved, it is possible. At the least, it is demoted and abolished the title, and at the worst, it is too cruel to incite to the cold palace. If it were not for the unforgivable, Zhu Yinglong would not be willing to show up for such a punishment. After all, a couple for one night is a hundred days of gratitude!

Datong General Wang Xianggan was the last one of the local officials Taisong saw in Datong. The general, over fifty years of life in the border area, had almost worn off the rosy luster on his face, but his body was still solid. Although the general was not capable of being able to do anything to others, there was no big mistake. He was calm and stable. In general, he was a medium-sized general.

After Wang Xianggan gave a great gift to Taisong, he lowered his eyebrows and said, "The Empress visited her husband this time and passed by the Wei minister's residence. It is a blessing for her to fulfill her filial piety."

"General Wang, just say anything if you have anything to do. I am a little tired." Along the way, I saw many officials, most of whom were like this. Taisong had no freshness at all. In addition, after a day of travel, he was trapped in people and had received so many officials and said so much boring nonsense. If Zhu Yinglong was here, he would have long bombed the speculative officials.

Wang Xianggan's face turned red and she said embarrassedly: "Empress is joking. What can I do with Wei Me? We are just here to get what I need. We are willing to order people to go down and prepare."

"Why is it exactly the same as what the prefect of Datong just said?" Taisong couldn't stand it anymore, but it had not been shown on his face. After all, he was kind enough and still gave a satisfied smile: "The General is intent. I am very satisfied now and I am here to go temporarily. I have your affection. If you have any needs, I will send someone to tell the General."

I thought this general would leave with satisfaction like the prefect who just now heard this sentence, but Wang Xianggan had a purpose. How could he take the initiative to leave before he achieved his goal or gain nothing?

"Empress Kang, I have some small things to ask for advice from the empress. I hope I can be kind to the empress. I will be kind to the empress. I will be kind to the empress in the future." Wang Xianggan finally said it, but his face was burning. It was equivalent to selling himself to Taisong. If Taisong can really give him a satisfactory answer, Wang Xianggan will be regarded as a Concubine Kang in the future.

Taisong was really scared by Wang Xiangdan's actions. She didn't expect that Wang Xianggan would say such a direct statement of loyalty. Unlike Mongolia, the Ming Dynasty could not interfere in military and political affairs in the harem, especially those who were too close to officials under her will bring disaster to herself, especially her identity was quite sensitive.

If the map was here, it would definitely encourage Taisong to agree, but the map was still angry with Taisong and had already brought his group of subordinates to the point of having fun and drink.

Time is not allowed to think too long, and Wang Xianggan is a landlord after all, so it is difficult to refuse the words at once. Taisong changed his mind and said, "If General Wang has anything to say, just say it. If this palace can't answer, Major General Wu Sangui may be able to solve the doubts for General Wang."

After hearing this, Wang Xianggan's eyes lit up and then dimmed. Wu Sangui was the emperor's confidant and favored minister. Although his official position was not high, he might know more about a secret of the court than Concubine Kang. However, since Wu Sangui had such an identity, he knew about the "Confidentiality Regulations" of the army, and asked him to beg for a junior. He would not say anything. If he didn't give face, he would not reveal any news. Where would he put his old face?

But then he thought again. Concubine Kang did not refuse at once. There was still a glimmer of hope to know something from Concubine Kang's mouth. A hint of joy appeared on her face. She hurriedly thanked her, "Thank you for your fulfillment!"

"Don't thank me for it first. I'm in the palace. I don't know if I can help General Wang. General Wang, you should talk about what you want to know first?" Taisong hurriedly pushed his hands.

"I heard that the emperor is determined to reform and wants to reorganize the entire Ming army into the same as the new army in the Beijing camp. I heard that it would also require a large-scale disarmament. Now, after hearing this news, the Datong border army of Weichen was in panic. Weichen, the chief general, was also in a hurry, and he did not dare to ask the court for a question. After all, this is just a rumor. If the emperor blames it, Weichen's Daweishi and this head will..." Wang Xianggan said worriedly.

Although Taisong did not ask about political affairs, it did not mean that he did not know the various military and political operations of the court. He only involved secrets and top secret matters, so he would not let the harem know. She heard some news about the disarmament, and it was basically certain that the Ming Dynasty would disarmament in the next three or five years, and more than two million troops would leave more than one million. But when exactly it will start, how to lay off, and how to arrange the abolition of the sergeant, she was difficult for her as the imperial concubine to get in touch. However, she was hesitant to tell the general Wang Xianggan what she knew. What if the emperor blamed him, what should she do?

At this moment when Taisong was hesitant, although Wang Xianggan was not very capable, she had been in the officialdom for many years, especially as the leader of the border, and he had no problem with basically observing his expression. When Taisong hesitated, he had already explained something. If she didn't know, she would naturally say it in one word. It seemed that she knew something, but she was embarrassed and could not say it.

It seems that what I just said is most certain.

Since there was an answer, Wang Xianggan naturally knew the right way, and his goal had already reached the point of being beaten. He did not want to make Concubine Kang embarrassed, so he hurriedly bowed and said, "I am embarrassed by the empress, I am leaving!"

Concubine Kang Taisong is also an extremely intelligent woman. Although she was a little surprised and even confused after the departure of the King Xiang, she quickly understood the key. It turned out that although she had not said it, she had actually said it. Not only did she sigh inwardly, it turned out that her comfortable life had made her gradually forget her murderous intent in the power struggle and her blade was inch by step.

Thinking of this, Taisong couldn't help but cheer up. Before she got married, she was in charge of a princess of ten thousand households, a descendant of Genghis Khan's golden family. This time she returned to the grassland was probably the last time she had returned to the grassland in her life. It contained too much heaviness and many unexpected situations, which forced Taisong to take up a twelve-point spirit to deal with the many tests that were about to come.
Chapter completed!