Chapter 54: Foreign Envoys Arrive and the Court is Difficult!
However, when Lin Beifan returned home at night, there was still a little tail behind him.
“I told you, I will eat you out of house and home!” the little princess gritted her teeth.
Lin Beifan smiled, “Very welcome, consider it a reward for you! You were the homeroom teacher for a day, thank you for your hard work!”
“You’re sensible! Let’s go!” The two got into the carriage and gradually disappeared into the sunset.
The news of the little princess being a homeroom teacher quickly reached the Empress’s ears. The Empress laughed dumbly, “Little Yunying, you were really sold by Lin Beifan, and even gave him money. You didn’t make it through a full day!”
Using the little princess to manage this group of officials not only avoided the trouble of the little princess, but also managed the officials well.
It had to be said, this was a brilliant plan!
People were amazed by it!
“Lin Beifan, I’m increasingly looking forward to you!” The Empress put this thought aside and continued to handle the memorials.
At this time, one memorial caught her attention. “The envoy from Darro Kingdom will arrive tomorrow!”
The next day, in the Golden Imperial Hall, “Greetings to Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!”
“All my ministers raise!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” The ministers stood on both sides.
At this moment, an old eunuch shouted, “Your Majesty, Prince Ham from Darro Kingdom has come with his envoys to pay respects!”
“Granted!” The Empress said sternly.
Five tall and strong men in peculiar and unusual clothes entered the Golden Luang Hall. They raised their right hand and placed it on their left heart, slightly bowed and said in unison, “Greetings to Her Majesty, the Empress of the Great Wu Dynasty, may you enjoy good health and prosperity!”
“The envoys from Darro Kingdom arise!” The Empress extended her hand to help them up.
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” The crowd looked up.
“Prince Ham, what brings you here this time?”
“Your Majesty, I have come for five reasons! Firstly, to see your beautiful face and convey my country’s friendly intentions! Secondly, to admire the beautiful scenery of the Great Wu Dynasty, thirdly…”
The two sides had a friendly conversation. Lin Beifan stood in the back and listened quietly. He knew exactly why the envoys from Darro Kingdom had come.
Darro Kingdom was a small country on the border of the Great Wu Dynasty with a population of less than 10 million, and its strength was very limited. They had previously had some conflicts with the Great Wu Dynasty and fought a few battles, but ultimately lost to the Great Wu Dynasty.
Therefore, they came to seek peace.
The Great Wu Dynasty did not want to fight either.
Because the Great Wu Dynasty had too many internal and external problems, and fighting would only consume their own strength.
Both sides had the same opinion, which is why this meeting took place.
Just then, Prince Ham snapped his fingers. Two people came up respectfully and brought a beautiful box. “Your Majesty, this is our treaty, please review it!”
“Hand it over!” The Empress ordered.
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
The eunuch walked down and was about to open the box to take out the book, but found that he couldn’t open it no matter what.
“Prince Hamu, please open the box!” Prince Hamu shook his head: “It can’t be opened! This box is called the Thousand Miles and Rivers Box, built by dozens of skilled craftsmen in our country. It requires a special key to open it! However, the key was lost due to the long journey! It is said that there are many talented people in the Great Wu Dynasty who should be able to open this box! However, this box is very valuable, and I hope it can be opened and the book can be taken out without damaging it!”
Everyone present was experienced, and they could tell what the other party wanted to do just by the way they moved. It was clearly a loss, and they felt resentful, so they chose to make trouble!
However, the Great Wu Dynasty had no choice but to go on. Although this may seem like a small matter, it is a matter of face and power struggle! It may seem useless, but countries must fight against each other!
“Ministers, is there any way to open the Thousand Miles and Rivers Box?” the empress asked.
The civil and military officials gathered around, carefully examining the box, frowning and thinking, and finally shaking their heads one by one.
“Your Majesty, the structure of this lock is quite complicated, with many hooks inside. Without the original key, it is really difficult to open! Please forgive us for our inability!”
Only one had some confidence.
“Your Majesty, I need two days!” Everyone’s heart sank.
Two days, even cold dishes would spoil! If the Thousand Miles and Rivers Box cannot be opened before the morning court ends, Great Wu will lose! Everyone’s complexion was not very good, while Prince Hamu and others smiled triumphantly.
Then, Prince Hamu pretended to be regretful and said: “If it still can’t be opened, I will have to use a knife to split it open! Although it will damage the Thousand Miles and Rivers Box, the friendship between the two countries is more important!”
“Humph!” The empress was quite unhappy and looked at the officials.
The civil and military officials all lowered their heads in shame. However, at this moment, she noticed a person who was very calm from start to finish. Suddenly, she felt a glimmer of hope and asked, “Sir Lin, do you have any ideas?”
