Chapter 172: Seize the land
Chen Tianping is a fair-skinned and tall guy. No matter how he looks, he doesn't look like an Annan person. Although he looks a little immature, there is a little vicissitudes in his eyes.
Hao Fenglou explained his purpose, and he hurriedly said, "Thank you for the kindness of the Emperor of Ming, and even more so for Hao Qianhu's care."
He then glanced at Hao Fenglou and said, "Have Your Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty ever revealed any news? Although Nanjing is good, the ministers are not willing to stay here. How dare you ask when the Ming Dynasty will escort the ministers back to the country?"
Hao Fenglou understood Chen Tianping's intention as soon as he heard this. Prince Chen was about to return to China.
Of course, he wanted to follow the trick of Duke Wen of Jin, Chong'er, and let the Ming Dynasty send troops to escort it. Rather than escorting it, it was to let the Ming Dynasty ask him to lead a military horse and go back to teach him to seize the throne.
Hao Fenglou smiled. On the surface, his smile was very loyal, and he couldn't help but feel a little sarcastic. This gentleman obviously regarded the Ming Dynasty as a Kaizi and took tens of thousands of troops to make wedding dresses for him.
In fact, Chen Tianping's idea is not impossible to realize. After all, he is a serious royal family of a vassal state. This was enthroned by the Ming Dynasty, and there is absolutely no problem with legitimacy. In Annan, after the traitor Hu usurped power, he launched wars for many years, so many people missed Chen. As long as he received strong support from the Ming Dynasty and the hearts of the people, the chance of turning the tables is not bad.
But... Hao Fenglou was not sneering, but Chen Tianping obviously miscalculated the current Ming emperor. If it were Jianwen today, Jianwen quelled Jingnan and had the rest of his strength, it might be quite possible to be a surrender. However, Zhu Di has never been willing to suffer losses. Even if he was a vain, even if he was a chasing Annan, it had nothing to do with your surname Chen. You are just a cover and an excuse. Just like when Fengtian Jingnan put out Emperor Taizu, how could the real benefit be taken by your surname Chen?
Chen Tianping's first impression on Hao Fenglou was like a fallen man who tried hard to catch the life-saving straw. Now, due to his popularity, his mind has begun to grow bigger and he has already started to have many other thoughts.
Hao Fenglou smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness, this matter needs His Majesty's Holy verdict. I'm afraid it's not something that is humble to make the decision. However, Your Majesty has always cared for Your Highness, repeatedly mentioning your recent situation in Nanjing, and is also very unhappy with the traitors of Annan. I think this matter is not impossible. Your Highness is patiently waiting for the news."
Chen Tianping's eyes turned, and he knew that Hao Fenglou was a normal cliché. However, he smiled and said, "Are you the son of the Marquis of Luzhou? I have heard of you."
Hao Fenglou said politely: "Where is it? Where is it? It's not worth mentioning."
Chen Tianping shook his head and said, "The Ming Dynasty has a Duke who has a title of land, and can calculate it with one hand, but Ling Zun is the first one to be granted by his teachings. This shows how the Emperor of Ming values you. Your affairs. I have also heard of it. If I can return to the country to rule in the future, I will definitely return your fiefdom." He felt that it was not enough to touch Hao Fenglou's heart, and couldn't help but say, "And I would rather give it to Haidang and Mangjie City. At that time, I will report to the Emperor of Ming to cut off these two cities and incorporate them into Luzhou."
Hao Fenglou immediately showed a look of overjoyment.
Of course, he knew very well that this was a blank check. Anyway, Annan was not his family now, and he promised to go out and just borrow flowers to offer Buddha. But he obviously had the intention of "winning" Hao Fenglou. Hao Fenglou hurriedly said, "Thank you for your kindness. Since your highness has said this, you must accept it with a smile."
Hao Fenglou became obviously warm and chatted with Chen Tianping for a moment. Chen Tianping secretly observed Hao Fenglou. Seeing that Hao Fenglou's attitude changed drastically, he felt relieved. He immediately sighed: "The traitor killed my royal family. Thousands of Chen's people were killed. Only the prince was blessed by his ancestors and escaped. However, the ancestral temple was destroyed and the country was destroyed. This hatred was irreconcilable. There were also loyal and righteous people in Annan who were preparing to take revenge. Since I arrived in Nanjing, the news reached Annan, many people were happy and many people sent secret letters, hoping that I would go back to Annan. Once I returned to the country under the escort of the Ming army, they could raise an uprising and kill all the traitors of the Hu family."
Hao Fenglou said in surprise: "Is that true? I wonder who is the one who sent the letters?"
Chen Tianping beat him up: "Well, he is an important person."
Hao Fenglou understood that Chen Tianping had a trump card in his hand. No matter how much moisture this trump card was, it was his biggest reliance now. Legality is not important, resources are the most important. Chen Tianping must have established contact with some people in Annan, and these are Chen Tianping's aces.
The reason why he revealed this was to tell some important people in the Ming Dynasty that he was not without value. As long as the Ming Dynasty was willing to send troops to escort him, he would be able to gain a firm foothold in Annan.
Hao Fenglou did not continue to pursue the matter, and smiled and pulled the topic apart.
At this moment, someone came outside to report: "The envoy of Champa is here."
When Chen Tianping heard the visit of envoys from Chameng, he cheered up and said, "Come here quickly."
After a while, a short black man came in wearing a regular outfit. He first greeted Chen Tianping, then looked at Hao Fenglou: "This one is..."
Chen Tianping introduced that the envoy of Chameng was named Ruan Yu. Chameng was actually in the central part of Vietnam in later generations and had always been inconsistent with Annan. This time, the Hu family of Annan usurped power and invaded Chameng. Therefore, Chameng hurriedly sent envoys to ask for help from the Ming Dynasty.
It can be said that Prince Chen and the envoy of Champa were a pair of brothers in distress. One was attacked by the Hu family and the other was usurped by power. Their goals were the same, so it was natural to get closer to the Honglu Temple.
Ruan Yu quickly turned his attention to Hao Fenglou. He looked up and down at Hao Fenglou and said, "I have heard about Hao Qianhu's name for a long time. I heard about Hao Qianhu in Zijin Mountain. No wonder Hao Qianhu can gain the trust of the Emperor Ming Dynasty. This time, Hao Qianhu came to Honglu Temple, and I think he has a mission."
Hao Fenglou smiled and said, "It's just that he came to visit Prince Chen at the order of the emperor."
As he said that, the topic turned to the situation in Annan. Ruan Yu knew that Hao Fenglou was unwilling to talk in depth, and just sighed at how cruel the Annan army was, which quickly resonated with Chen Tianping and inevitably lamented continuously.
Hao Fenglou smiled and said, "You two don't have to do this. There are so many despairing things. In short, you can rest assured when you arrive in the Ming Dynasty. Your Majesty will naturally arrange everything for you."
Speaking of this, Chen Tianping remembered something and said angrily: "After that being said, it was really unsettling that I was thiefed in my room a few days ago."
"Oh?" Hao Fenglou couldn't help but cheer up: "After being thief? What thief has he suffered? Have you ever lost something?"
Chen Tianping said: "I didn't lose anything, but the house was messy. It was obviously someone was turning over. I told the people from Honglu Temple that they were just perfunctory and said that they would ask Yingtian Mansion to investigate, but they did not find any results."
Hao Fenglou said: "If Yingtian Mansion is perfunctory, why not submit it to the Beizhen Mansion Office and ask the Beizhen Mansion Office to investigate."
Chen Tianping said: "This is the best."
Ruan Yu, who was standing beside him, said: "It is indeed necessary to check it out. Many of the servants in Honglu Temple are not clean. Last time, I sat idle in the homesick pavilion, and a jade pendant was left there. I suddenly remembered it and ordered people to go back to pick it up, but it was gone."
Hao Fenglou couldn't help but smile bitterly. In a blink of an eye, the object of complaint was transferred from the Chen family in Annan to these yamen in the Ming Dynasty. How could this be so favorable?
It was almost time, Hao Fenglou stood up and said, "It's not too early, so I'll say goodbye."
Chen Tianping also stood up quickly and grabbed Hao Fenglou's hand and said, "I am very lucky that Xiao Wang can come to visit. Although it is the first time that Xiao Wang and I have met each other, they are like friends for many years. They have to walk around often in the future. By the way, in a few days, the East Palace will hold a banquet and invite Xiao Wang to go. In addition, there are many ministers and generals. Yes, the King of Han will also be there. If Hao Qianhu is willing to enjoy the glory, it is better to go with Xiao Wang."
Hao Fenglou couldn't help but say, "The prince has no invitation. If I go there, I'm afraid it's a risk." Hao Fenglou thought to himself, if you know what involvement I have with the prince, you will probably not want to hang out with me if you kill me.
Chen Tianping smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll order someone to say a word to you, Hao Qianhu must enjoy the glory."
He obviously wanted to win over Hao Fenglou's relationship, perhaps because he knew that some news that Hao Fenglou often accompanied him now was quite popular, so he seemed to be a little helpless.
Hao Fenglou thought for a while and said, "Your Highness is so humble that he can't even go. Since that's the case, I'll ask someone to greet you."
After saying goodbye, it was already dark. Hao Fenglou slept at home and went to the palace to meet him early the next morning.
However, Hao Fenglou didn't know that it was a court discussion early this morning, so he waited for more than an hour before he invited him to the warm room.
Zhu Di seemed a little tired. Obviously, the debate between the court today was very fierce. He lowered his head and submitted a memorial, then raised his head and said, "Why, what's the price so early in the morning?"
The word "Guigan" made Hao Fenglou not know what to do, and the emperor was too careless.
Hao Fenglou hurriedly said: "I went to see Prince Annan yesterday. This Prince Annan seems to be very eager to return to China."
Zhu Di put down the pen in his hand, pondered for a moment, and said, "I know his plan. He has asked many people to reveal the news before. What do you think?"
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Chapter completed!