Zhuo Qihua

On the third day of February, Shi Yu was called to Xing Xing Hall alone again.Emperor Yong'an handed him two blueprints of the principle of making the compass.One of them was a special compass with a ruler, which was needed for nautical charts.The Academy of Sciences already has drawing tools such as compasses and triangular rulers. Making a compass based on the compass is not a problem for the craftsmen of the Academy of Sciences.

Emperor Yong'an said bluntly: "This matter must be done quickly, it is related to our country's plan to go to sea."

"Yes! The minister will keep an eye on this matter."

Shi Yu left, and his heart surged again.

Emperor Yong'an was also full of ambition.Seeing that shipping is just around the corner, it is a real long-distance shipping.Emperor Yong'an seemed to be able to see that by this time next year, the gold and silver ingots brought back from Pei Ban might already be placed on his dragon case.

Feng Xi came in from the outside: "Your Majesty, Wang Bao has ordered you to present a gift to Your Majesty."

Emperor Yong'an's eyes brightened instantly: "Quick pass!"

Soon, Wang Bao took two eunuchs from Xiangfu Palace and brought in two boxes.Emperor Yong'an frowned: "So much? Shunxi stayed up late again?"

Wang Bao: "Cu Chu first translated the important ones. Some of them were dictated by Chu Chu, and the slaves wrote them. Because they used brushes, they wrote more."

Emperor Yong'an was satisfied, as long as it wasn't all written by Zhuo Ji alone.

Emperor Yong'an asked Zhang Xian to open the box, and he picked up a book and opened it.Well, this is originally Ai Shi's handwriting.Emperor Yong'an walked back to the Dragon Case with the translated logbook in his hand, and said, "Retire, I'm going to Xiangfu Palace tonight."

"Yes."

Wang Bao led his people back, Emperor Yong'an said, "If you have nothing important to do, don't bother me."

Zhang Xian: "Yes."

Emperor Yong'an saw the time to hold the lamp.The navigation diary translated by Zhuo Ji can be described as rich in pictures and texts, and Emperor Yong'an read it with great interest.When the candles in the hall were lit, he realized that it was already dark.Emperor Yong'an asked Zhang Xian to put away what he had seen, and he got up: "Go to Xiangfu Palace."

"Your Majesty, Master Ye, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, please see me."

Emperor Yong'an frowned, this one has no eyesight.He sat back: "Xuan."

Ye Bingtian came in quickly and brought bad news to Emperor Yong'an.

Just now, the Beiman convoy entered Beijing!

Emperor Yong'an's face darkened, and his good mood was completely destroyed.Ye Bingtian didn't dare to look at His Majesty, high-status officials in the court, no one knew that His Majesty regarded the two princes and the Beiman family as plague gods, and hated them extremely.It was the first beauty of Talkin, who was said to have been taken into the palace by His Majesty, but there was no news about the princess in the harem, and no one knew where she really went.In the harem, there is Shun Yu, the absolute favorite in His Majesty's heart. No matter how beautiful the man and woman are, they are probably more of a disaster than a blessing to His Majesty.

Emperor Yong'an: "The Ministry of Rites will entertain you according to the regulations. Since the King of the Northern Man said it was to celebrate my birthday, then I will see you on the birthday."

Ye Bingtian: "Your Majesty, there is... more than a month left."

Emperor Yong'an: "I'm not free!"

Ye Bingtian didn't dare to persuade him anymore, so he could only say: "Chen, let's arrange it now."

"Go!" Emperor Yong'an waved his hand impatiently, letting Ye Bingtian go away like chasing flies.

Zhang Xian stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "Long live, are you going to Zuo's place now?"

Emperor Yong'an was upset, he thought about it and said: "Go. I told you to go over tonight, don't keep him waiting."

Emperor Yong'an was upset, so his face was naturally not very good-looking.In front of Zhuo Ji, he didn't know how to hide his feelings.When Emperor Yong'an arrived at Xiangfu Palace, Zhuo Ji, who was trying out new products, was informed in advance that His Majesty was in a bad mood, so he immediately came out of the kitchen.

Emperor Yong'an had already sat down in the East Pavilion, Zhuo Ji came in and saw him and asked, "What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

Emperor Yong'an: "The northern barbarians have arrived."

Zhuo Ji stepped forward and sat down next to Emperor Yong'an, and raised his hand to stroke his back: "We will be there soon. Your Majesty, have you read the logbook I asked Wang Bao to send over?"

"I see. I was in a very good mood."

Zhuo Ji: "I made a fresh meal for His Majesty today. But His Majesty is angry now and cannot eat it."

Emperor Yong'an put his arms around Zhuo Ji's waist: "What fresh food?"

"Secret first."

Emperor Yong'an smiled: "You like to surprise me now." Of course he knew about Zhuo Ji sending someone to find Shi Yu.

Zhuo Ji: "Surprise Your Majesty often so that His Majesty can always pamper me."

Emperor Yong'an approached: "It makes sense, keep it up." Then the two kissed.

Zhang Xian and the others who were waiting in the room immediately lowered their heads.

After this kiss was tasted, Emperor Yong'an withdrew and asked, "How much is there in the logbook that has not been translated?"

Zhuo Ji: "There are still two-thirds. I want to write medical theory textbooks during this period, and I plan to translate the two-thirds that are not too important."

Emperor Yong'an: "Don't worry, you can figure it out yourself. But you have to remember, don't let yourself faint from exhaustion again."

"No. Xiaohui and the others are strict with me now."

Under Zhuo Ji's adjustment, most of the anger in Emperor Yong'an's heart dissipated quickly.Zhuo Ji ordered the meal to be passed on, and when the dinner was served, something on the table made Emperor Yong'an take a deep look at his favorite servant.In the dinner that was delivered, there were four dishes obviously made by Zhuo Ji, but they were not the main point.The point is that there is a cuboid, khaki-colored thing that has been cut into pieces on the plate in the center.

Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty, this is toast. In order to make this, the cook and I have spent a lot of time. Please taste it, Your Majesty." Chang Jing stepped forward and brought the plate to His Majesty. Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty, take a piece of toast. .”

Emperor Yong'an picked up a piece, only to find that there were raisins on it.He glanced at Zhuo Ji, then opened his mouth and bit down.When the food entered his mouth, Emperor Yong'an raised his eyebrows, chewed slowly, swallowed, and nodded: "Not bad. It's very soft, it smells like grapes, and it's delicious."

Zhuo Ji said with a smile: "Yeast is needed to make this. Yeast is fermented with raisins. When it is made by itself, it will have a faint grape flavor. With the addition of raisins, the taste will be more obvious. With yeast, it will It can make soft bread and cakes. I plan to launch it in restaurants, and if it is recognized by the public, I will open a special shop to sell bread and cakes.”

Emperor Yong'an nodded while eating: "Just do what you want, just don't get tired."

Zhuo Ji: "It won't be tiring. Finalize the formula and leave it to Shizhu. Find two more talented masters in this field. Just let them understand the key, and let them develop new flavors by themselves in the future."

"Makes sense."

Zhuo Ji cooperated with the royal chef of Xiangfu Palace and made two, try first.After all, I don't know if this ancient version of the oven is easy to use, and whether it can make a high-level taste under the condition of insufficient tools and materials.After confirming that the result was good, Zhuo Ji considered promoting it.At least people in the palace, especially children, can eat soft and sweet cakes.

Although Emperor Yong'an was coaxed to be happy by his beloved waiter during the meal, the sullen feeling in his heart could not be completely eliminated in a short while.Seeing the harmony in the harem, the country's major events are on the right track, Tarkin's department is in the bag, and the next thing is to wait for the harvest of the black land, going to sea and other major events, but this pass has been blocked by two hidden dangers To his harem, people can not retreat.As an emperor, Emperor Yong'an can swallow this breath.

After washing and going to bed, Emperor Yong'an couldn't wait to take off his beloved servant's clothes.Putting his hand into the black gauze pajamas, Emperor Yong'an touched the red agate waist chain on Zhuo Ji's waist.Through the pajamas, Emperor Yong'an kissed Zhuo Ji's waist, biting the red agate beads with his teeth.Zhuo Ji caressed the broad shoulders of Emperor Yong'an and moaned.

Emperor Yong'an let out the fire in Xiangfu Palace, but the news that the two royal families of Beiman had entered Beijing had already spread throughout Danyang Palace.Huangguixie was very calm, but Deguixie and Xiguifei came to Huayang Palace at the same time.

De Guixie said: "Cui, do you need to prepare first to serve in the palace?"

Concubine Xi: "The concubine's intention to come here is to inquire about her."

The royal concubine said: "Your Majesty has no decree, so there is no need to rush. Let's see tomorrow. People will arrive in the evening, even if they want to enter the palace, they will not be able to come in in a day or two. Your Majesty will always give us the time assigned The two of you will move one of your palace members to another palace at that time, you can make up your own mind on this matter."

"The servant/concubine understands."

The royal concubine was calm, but the queen mother was worried.Shen Gu persuaded: "Master, with His Majesty and you, even if those two enter the palace, there will be no trouble."

Queen Mother: "You don't understand. It's easy to hide from open guns, but hard to defend against hidden arrows. Northern barbarians, all barbarians. Even Wang Geer and princess are not much better. The country of Mata just fought a war with Tarkin's Ministry, and it is not appropriate to start again War. The emperor will definitely keep those two in the palace for a few years. This is a hidden danger."

Shen Gu: "Your Majesty has a solution."

Zhuo Ji didn't know if Emperor Yong'an could do anything, and he didn't ask.Emperor Yong'an left early the next morning, and Zhuo Ji didn't wake up until almost noon.After being punished, he didn't need to deliberately dress up, just braid his hair.The ear piercing has grown, Xiaohui looked at the vanity mirror and chose a pair of low-key silver-encrusted white jade earrings for the master. The earrings are not big, and fit the master's earlobe just right, without making the master look too feminine.

After choosing the earrings, Xiaohui combed her master's hair.Zhuo Ji suddenly said at this time: "Xiaohui, you will go to Huayang Palace for a while. Spring is here, and all things will recover, and bacteria will also recover. There are many children in the palace, so you should be more careful in food and clothing, and don't get infected. Children should also pay attention to safety when they are outdoors. When the weather is warm, children like to run outside, so pay special attention to those dangerous places.”

Xiaohui paused her hand combing her hair, and said, "Yes, master, I will go after I finish combing your hair."

After braiding her master's hair, Xiaohui left.Chang Jing asked in a low voice at this time: "Master, are you worried?" Chang Jing didn't ask carefully what he was worried about.

Zhuo Ji looked at his earrings in the mirror, and said lightly: "It is necessary to be on guard against others, and it is always right to be careful."

In Huayang Palace, after listening to Xiaohui's message, the noble lady smiled and said, "Go back and tell your master, I will order them to be careful of bacteria and viruses."

"The slave will take her leave."

"Go."

Xiaohui left.Huang Guixie's eyes were dark, it seemed that Zhuo Ji was also worried.It's not about worrying about those two being favored or anything, but about the safety of the children in the palace.That's right, the most important thing to protect in the palace is not adults like them, but children.Could it be that the princess from Beiman, brother Wang Mao, really came to make love willingly?

Xiangfu Palace's actions could not be hidden from Emperor Yong'an.After a while, Emperor Yong'an knew that Zhuo Ji had sent Xiaohui to Huayang Palace, and he also knew the reason.The princes will go to the "kindergarten" in Daxing Palace when they are three years old, and they can just avoid one or two at that time.However, both Yunyue Palace and Yuxian Palace have children, so they really need to be more cautious.

After thinking about it, Emperor Yong'an said, "Zhang Xian, please go down and tidy up Shaoyong Palace and Huaqing Palace."

Zhang Xian was surprised: "Long live is planning to..."

Emperor Yong'an: "Shunxi is worried about the children in the palace, so don't give them a chance. Shaoyong Palace and Huaqing Palace have no children, so let those two live in Yanxin Palace and Huaqing Palace. The main palace."

Zhang Xian: "The main palace?!"

Emperor Yong'an: "I gave them the main palace to live in. Isn't that considered 'great love'?"

Zhang Xian blinked and smiled: "Long live Shengming."

After the noble lady received the order, she soon understood the intention of His Majesty's move.It can also be seen that His Majesty did this entirely because of Zhuo Ji's worries.Shaoyong Palace and Huaqing Palace lived in low-ranking concubines who were not favored. The Yao concubines of Huaqing Palace were demoted from concubines to nobles after bout abscess, and lost their status as the main palace of Huaqing Palace. .His Majesty has not stepped into Shaoyong Palace and Huaqing Palace for many years.The Shaoyong Palace and Huaqing Palace are at the farthest positions in the West Eighth Palace and the East Eighth Palace.Even if the two of them were granted the main palace, what was the difference between being sent to the cold palace?

Huang Guixie sent someone to inform Deguixie and Xi Guifei, so they don't have to worry about the new couple's entry into the palace.Degui Xie and Xi Guifei also immediately thought of the key point, and they also saw His Majesty's intentions from this move.After the Queen Mother learned about it, she also thought it was the best.The princes in the palace are all treasures, and they cannot be hurt by two foreigners.Although it may not necessarily cause an accident, it is always right to be prepared.

The Northern Man's marriage team came to Beijing, and the envoy who sent the family off this time was Yelu Washeng, the great county king of the Northern Man, who was the cousin of the Northern Man King Yelu Longshu.The status of the king of the big county in Beiman is equivalent to that of the prince of Mata country.Yelu Washeng is over forty years old, but in terms of status, he is comparable to the nine-year-old King Qin, the seven-year-old King Qi, and the less than half-year-old King Jin.

When the team entered Beijing, Yelu Washeng asked to meet the emperor of Mata Kingdom immediately.Ye Bingtian set the time for the meeting three days later on the grounds that the Ministry of Rites needed time to prepare.After leaving the temporary residence, Ye Bingtian hurriedly went to the palace to face the saint again, and persuaded His Majesty to meet the envoys of the Northern Man with national courtesy.The other party is the prince of the Northern Man, no matter whether His Majesty wants it or not, once the person is delivered, even if he is not admitted to the palace first, he must meet him first, especially Yelu Washeng.Unless His Majesty intends to start a war with the Northern Barbarians in the near future, then you can ignore them casually.

Emperor Yong'an accepted Ye Bingtian's advice.He's impatient, but he's king.Beiman, he won't move for the time being, so he must accept this kind of marriage.His Majesty agreed, and Ye Bingtian went to negotiate.At the same time, Emperor Yong'an also sent King Wu Shao and King Xianyi to go there.A big county king came to Beiman, and Emperor Yong'an naturally wanted to send someone of equal status.King Qin was still young and inappropriate. Although King Wu Shao and King Xianyi were only county kings, it was enough to welcome King Wu Shao on behalf of Emperor Yong'an with the current status of King Wu Shao in Mata, not to mention the addition of King Xianyi.

Yelv Washeng accepted Ye Bingtian's words.Located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, Mata country has a profound culture and has its own set of complicated etiquette rules.This is what the Northern Man, the original Xifan, the original Taljin tribe, as well as Nanzhao and Nanyue know that it is incomparable, and it is also what they envy and envy in their hearts.Whether it is the Northern Barbarians or the Talkin Department, they all have the ambition to take over the Central Plains and become the new overlord of the Central Plains.As a result, before Atutai had time to realize his ambition, the Talkin Department was captured by the artillery and super-strong army of the Mata country, and Atutai committed suicide.

Yelu Longshu captured Xifan, and was preparing to enter the Mata country after smug preparations, but was poured a bucket of ice water by the news from Tarkin's department.Yelulongshu's first reaction was fear, and his second reaction was to find a way to repair relations with the Mata country.Or, the northern barbarians immediately attacked the Mata country, not giving the Mata country a chance to recover from the war with the Tarkin Ministry.Or, it is to stabilize the Mata country first, and then slowly plan it.The northern barbarians had just conquered Xifan, and it was in the depths of winter. It was impossible to fight with the Mata country again. The soldiers and horses of the Mata country were not vegetarians. In addition to the terrible artillery of the Mata country, Yelulongshu thought about it and decided to make peace with his relatives. most appropriate.Of course, everyone knows that a marriage can't stop the war, but it can at least delay it for a few years and give the Northern Man a few years of development.You can also take the opportunity to build a good relationship with the Mata country, maybe they can also get those magical weapons from the Mata country.