Gou was a member of the imperial family in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 344 Rushing to
As for Weiyuanwei, since Tian Ergeng has his eyes on it, there is no possibility. If they stop it directly, they will definitely offend Tian Ergeng. Instead of doing that, it is better to give up the position voluntarily and let Tian Ergeng's people take over the border trade here.

But once this happens, it will affect Zhu Shenzhui as Zhou Anmin said. The border trade is so profitable because Zhou Anmin and Zhu Shenzhui work together, and Zhu Shenzhui has made many preparations in private that are unknown to outsiders.

If Zhou Anmin was gone, border trade could continue, but other things would not be so convenient. This had a significant impact on Zhu Shenzhui, but there was nothing he could do about it. After careful consideration, Zhu Shenzhui could only succumb to the facts and make plans early.

For a moment, the atmosphere of the banquet was a little solemn. Both of them were silent, with frowns on their faces, thinking about what to do next.

At this moment, there were suddenly hurried footsteps outside, and then someone quickly came to the door to report that someone wanted to see him.

"Who is it?" Zhou Anmin looked unhappy. He and Zhu Shenzhui had already told each other before drinking that they should not be disturbed unless it was something important.

"Your Excellency, it is Manager Kang who wants to see you." The person outside replied.

"Kang Youfu?" Zhou Anmin and Zhu Shenzhu were both stunned. Why did Kang Youfu come here suddenly? Could it be that something big happened to the company?

"Let him in." Zhou Anmin and Zhu Shenzhui exchanged glances and spoke immediately. Not long after he finished speaking, Kang Youfu pushed the door open and walked in.

"I am Kang Youfu, the humble Kang Youfu, greeting your Excellency, and Sixth Master..." After coming in, Kang Youfu bowed to Zhou Anmin and Zhu Shenzhui and spoke.

"Manager Kang, what do you want to talk to me about?" Zhou Anmin asked.

Kang Youfu smiled and said, "In reply to your words, sir, I have something to report to you regarding border trade..." As he spoke, Kang Youfu winked at Zhou Anmin and Zhu Shenzhui. Seeing his expression, Zhou Anmin understood what was going on. He stretched out his hand and waved to the captain of the Jinyiwei guards at the door. Seeing this, the captain retreated and then helped to close the door.

As soon as the door closed, Kang Youfu hurriedly took two steps forward, and when he was in front of the two men, he lowered his voice and said to Zhu Shenzhui, "Sixth Master, someone from the Tengger tribe is here to look for you urgently, saying they have something important to report."

Zhu Shenzhui was stunned and stood up quickly: "Where is the person? What happened?"

Kang Youfu shook his head slightly: "I didn't ask any more questions. The person who came said that he could only tell me after seeing the Sixth Master. I didn't dare to delay seeing the person's words, so I hurried to report."

"Let's go!" Zhu Shenzhui said without hesitation, and then told Zhou Anmin that he couldn't continue drinking the wine. He had to go and meet the person who came immediately. He didn't know what had happened in the tribe.

Zhou Anmin knew the relationship between the Tengger tribe and Zhu Shencui, so he naturally did not want to keep Zhu Shencui any longer. He personally got up and sent Zhu Shencui and Kang Youfu out. After leaving here, he followed Kang Youfu for a while, and then the two of them arrived at Kang Youfu's residence.

As Zhu Shenzui's confidant and the general manager of Hengtong who assisted Zhou Anmin in handling border trade, Kang Youfu's residence in Weiyuanwei was quite good. It was a two-story house. In addition to Kang Youfu, there were also several people from Hengtong who lived there. However, these people were sent by Zhu Shenzui to protect Kang Youfu and were considered his bodyguards.

When they arrived at the yard, Kang Youfu led Zhu Shenzui directly to the main house. As soon as they entered the main house, they saw a Mongolian man dressed in Ming Dynasty clothes waiting for them.

Zhu Shenzhui naturally knew this Mongolian. He was Wang Hai's subordinate and one of Tana's guards.

"Master!" Seeing Zhu Shenzhui arriving, the Mongolian hurried forward to salute.

"Why are you here? What happened in the tribe?" Zhu Shenzhui raised his hand to let him stand up and speak while asking anxiously.

"The mistress asked me to deliver a letter to the master..." the Mongolian said directly, then took out a letter from his arms and handed it over.

Zhu Shenzui took a look at the envelope and could recognize the handwriting on it as Tana's. He nodded slightly and winked at Kang Youfu beside him. Kang Youfu immediately understood and led the Mongolian away. After they left, Zhu Shenzui opened the letter and read it carefully.

The content of the letter was not very long. Tana directly talked about the affairs of the tribe in the letter. After reading it for a few seconds, Zhu Shenzui's face changed slightly and his brows were immediately furrowed. He walked back and forth quickly in the main room for a while, then put the letter into an envelope and put it in his arms.

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Shenzhui quickly made a decision. He stepped out and greeted Kang Youfu who was waiting not far away. Then he said a few words to Kang Youfu. After listening, Kang Youfu didn't say anything, just nodded in response, and then hurried out.

Early the next morning, Zhu Shenzhui went to see Zhou Anmin and told him that he was going to the grassland soon and had no time to stay in Weiyuanwei.

Seeing Zhu Shenzhui's anxious look, Zhou Anmin asked him what happened? Was it related to the visitor from the tribe yesterday? Zhu Shenzhui did not hide anything from Zhou Anmin and told him that something happened in the tribe and he needed to rush back to deal with it. Zhou Anmin asked if he needed his help, and Zhu Shenzhui shook his head, saying that he could not help much with the Mongolian issue, not to mention that Zhou Anmin still had to deal with Tian Ergeng's issue.

Zhu Shenzhui told Zhou Anmin that Tian Ergeng's matter should be handled as we said yesterday, and the border trade issue can be delayed as long as possible. If it can't be delayed any longer, it doesn't matter if it is handed over. Even if Zhou Anmin is not here, ordinary border trade can still continue, but some arrangements are not as convenient as before.

As for the capital, you absolutely cannot go there. Whoever wants to take the position of commander-in-chief can take it. Given the current situation in the capital, the farther away from it, the safer it is.

As for the rest, it won't be too late to discuss it after he returns from the grassland. Now he is about to set off and there is no time to discuss it. Let Zhou Anmin decide on the future arrangements on his own. Anyway, almost everything that needs to be said has been said, and Zhou Anmin can handle the details on his own.

"Little brother, you have to be careful when you go to the grassland!" Seeing that Zhu Shenzui looked like he was in a hurry to leave, Zhou Anmin knew that something must be going on in the tribe. Before leaving, Zhou Anmin held Zhu Shenzui's hand and warned him.

"Don't worry, brother-in-law. You should be careful too. Some things should not be done. Safety comes first." Zhu Shenzhui gave him a knowing look and nodded heavily. Then he mounted his horse and rode away with his men. In a flash, his figure disappeared in the distance.

If you travel eastward for dozens of miles from Weiyuanwei, you will reach the Great Wall. Once you pass through the Great Wall, you will be out of the Ming Dynasty and enter the Mongolian territory.

Because of border trade, this section of the road was not difficult to travel, and Zhu Shenzhui was carrying the official documents given to him by Zhou Anmin. When the people on the border saw it, they let him pass without asking any questions.

After leaving the Great Wall, turn north from the east. Generally speaking, it only takes a day and a half to get from here to Zhenlu Fort, a trade transit point, and a fast horse can get there in one day.

Originally, Zhu Shencui was going to rest in Zhenlu Fort for two days when he went to the grassland this time, and take a look at the trade situation in Zhenlu Fort. However, because of Tana's letter, Zhu Shencui did not go to Zhenlu Fort this time. He went directly north and bypassed Zhenlu Fort, and led his men on fast horses to rush towards the direction of the tribe.

After four days of hurried journey, they finally arrived at the tribe. When they saw the tribe in the distance, Zhu Shenzhui finally felt relieved.

Upon arriving at the tribe, Zhu Shenzui was exhausted. Except for a short rest, they hardly stopped on the horse during the journey, and all of them looked disheveled.

Tana was a little surprised to see Zhu Shenzhu coming. She didn't expect that Zhu Shenzhu would come back soon after the messenger left. She thought it would take some time before she could see him again. Seeing her husband in this state, Tana felt distressed and quickly asked someone to fetch water for Zhu Shenzhu to wash. After Zhu Shenzhu washed his face, tied his hair again, and changed into clean clothes, he returned to his usual appearance.

"I received the letter, but it only gave a general idea. What exactly happened?" Sitting in the tent, Zhu Shenzhui ate meat in big mouthfuls, took a sip of water after a few bites, and asked Tana beside him while eating.

Seeing Zhu Shencui eating voraciously, Tana couldn't help but feel a little distressed. She didn't expect that her letter would make Zhu Shencui come so quickly. If she had known, she would have specifically told him not to rush.

"The Khan sent someone to the tribe a few days ago, bringing the Khan's order..." When asked by Zhu Shenzui, Tana started to talk about business. Zhu Shenzui listened carefully while eating without interrupting Tana. When Tana finished speaking, he had almost finished eating. He picked up the water and took a sip, then swallowed the mutton in his mouth.

"Where is the envoy of Ligdan Khan?"

"I left the day before yesterday. This is the order of the Khan." Tana handed over a piece of parchment with Mongolian writing on it and the golden seal of the Khan, Ligdan Khan.

After taking it and taking a look at it, Zhu Shenzhui threw it aside and couldn't help but sneer.

"Lindan Khan has a good plan. I'm afraid he has been targeting the Tumed tribes for a long time. Now this move has put us on the fire."

Tana nodded silently: "I think so too, but the Khan's will cannot be violated. Once the Khan's request is rejected, it will be difficult for the tribe to survive in Tumed. Moreover, this matter involves not only our tribe, but also several other tribes."

"Yes, it is indeed a dilemma. He finally picked a good time." Zhu Shenzhui sneered. He did not expect that this reckless man, Lin Danhan, would also use tricks. This time, the timing of his action was just right. Once this decree came, the Tenger tribe had to make a decision, but no matter what the decision was, it would not be a good thing for the Tenger tribe.

Calculating the time, I'm afraid that all the Tumed tribes have received the order from Lin Dan Khan. Whether they are supporters or opponents of Lin Dan Khan, the news has spread throughout the Tumed grassland. Lin Dan Khan's move was unexpected, and he directly set up the Tenger tribe. No matter what the Tenger tribe decides next, it will be a dilemma, and the final beneficiary will probably not be the Tenger tribe, but Lin Dan Khan, the initiator.

For a moment, Zhu Shencui was in a dilemma. He had to think carefully about how to deal with this matter. One move would affect the entire body. Lin Danhan's unexpected move directly broke Zhu Shencui's original plan, catching him off guard. But the facts were before him, and Zhu Shencui had to make a decision as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)