Chapter 144 Yu Huatian came by divine command
Yanjing City, Huitong Hall, also known as the State Guesthouse.

This was an institution established by the Ming Dynasty specifically for receiving envoys from foreign countries, and was managed by the Ministry of Rites.

Although Gao Changsheng was not an envoy, his military achievements had already spread to various countries.

The Duke of Qi of the Sui Dynasty was also the Supreme Pillar of the State. Now he was in charge of one side and had seized six states from Li Yang of the Northern Mang.

With his status, he didn't need to submit any credentials, and no one would care whether he was really an envoy.

After all, as long as he stands here, he is enough to represent the Great Sui Dynasty.

So after the Ming officials received the news, they arranged accommodation for him almost immediately.

Of course, the place where he lived at this time was not in Huitong Hall.

It’s not that the Ming Dynasty treats people differently.

Huitong Hall was specially built to receive foreign guests, and of course there were places for them to live.

But this time, the noise Wang Yangming made was really too big.

A true Confucian saint who has shocked the world since ancient times.

That truly shocked the world.

All the surrounding countries, regardless of size, even including some ethnic minorities, it can be said that almost all countries that were not too far away sent envoys.

This does not include those academies and schools that come here on their own initiative without going through official channels.

Since it is an diplomatic mission, there will certainly not be just a few people. Almost every country will have a huge group of people.

No matter how big the State Guesthouse is, it is impossible to accommodate so many people from so many countries.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty made preparations in advance and cleared out several streets and courtyards near the State Guesthouse to serve as post stations to receive foreign guests.

This is where Gao Changsheng was assigned.

And the place they arranged was also very coincidental, the person living next door to them was not someone else.

It was the Tibetan delegation that had arrived before them, and it was also the ball-headed Jiumozhi whom they had met at the city gate.

"Wow...wow..."

Inside the embassy, ​​Gao Changsheng and Nangong Pushe sat opposite each other.

But neither of them spoke.

Because with their hearing ability, they could clearly hear the sound of vomiting blood coming from the inn next door.

The only person who could make such a sound at this time was undoubtedly Jiumozhi.

Gao Changsheng didn't expect that he would meet this Tibetan monk known as Mengzhi as soon as he arrived in Yanjing.

And also witnessed a famous scene.

Of course, the one who beat him like this this time was definitely not Qiao Feng.

Gao Changsheng had not seen the person who took action before, because from beginning to end, it was only Jiumozhi talking to himself at the city gate.

But this is not surprising. The martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty is also full of hidden talents. In terms of excitement, it is no less exciting than the Song Dynasty in Liyang.

Although Jiumozhi is quite powerful, there are definitely many people who are stronger than him.

What's more, this is the capital of the Ming Dynasty. With his personality of loving to show off and show off, it is only normal for him to be beaten up.

Of course, Jiumozhi’s injuries were not that serious. After all, he was a master at the grandmaster level.

But at the city gate, he forced himself to swallow the blood because he was concerned about his reputation.

Later, when he returned to the inn, he happened to run into Gao Changsheng and his group again.

With Jiumozhi's personality, he certainly would not allow himself to vomit blood in front of others, so he suppressed it forcefully again.

With such injuries piled on top of each other, it is not surprising that this scene occurred.

"This master is quite interesting..."

Nangong Pushe spoke softly, and for a moment she couldn't think of any more appropriate adjective.

Gao Changsheng smiled lightly.

Jiumozhi was a very popular person in his previous life, precisely because of his character.

"I didn't expect that the Tubo National Master would be such a person." Nangong Pushe smiled.

"Don't underestimate this person."

"I know. Although he only revealed a trace of his aura before, this person is definitely a great master above the celestial phenomena."

"The Ming Dynasty is truly extraordinary. A master-level expert was beaten like this at the city gate." Nangong Pushe sighed.

A great master, he would be a giant wherever he is, but now he has been beaten to the point of hiding and vomiting blood.

This alone is enough to show that the city of Yanjing is not simple.

Especially now, with the arrival of envoys from various countries and academies, it is not just the masters from the Ming Dynasty who gather here.

The level of chaos and complexity is absolutely beyond human imagination.

Nangong Pushe would certainly not look down on anyone. Even if he was beaten badly, a grandmaster was still a grandmaster and could not be looked down upon by ordinary warriors.

Gao Changsheng shook his head. Of course, he was referring to more than just these.

Don’t look at the original novel, especially in the film and television, Jiumozhi is more like a comedian than a villain.

But the fact that he is listed among the Four Great Masters of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils shows that he is definitely not weak, especially his aptitude for understanding, which is ranked among the best even if you look at the entire Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils book.

The most important thing is the power behind Jiumozhi. Not to mention Tibet, his teacher is not simple either.

Although he often couldn't move when he saw the unique skills, that was only because of Jiumozhi's greed. In fact, his own fundamental inheritance was also extremely powerful.

Especially in this world, there are definitely many unique skills and masters.

For example, those who secretly taught Fu Cailin the Three Bodies Rewarding Power and Xuanyuan Dapan the Joyful Zen in Goguryeo were all people of Tantric Buddhism.

Listening to the sound of vomiting blood constantly coming from my ears.

Both of them couldn't help but smile at each other.

"What should we do next?"

"Although the Ming Dynasty's several institutions are powerful, I'm afraid they won't let us borrow their resources so easily, right?"

Nangong Pushe looked at Gao Changsheng and asked, "How should we contact them?"

The intelligence agencies of every country are extremely special.

In fact, they were basically directly controlled by the emperor.

In the Ming Dynasty, except for the spy organization exclusive to the Huolong Villa, others like the Dongchang Jinyiwei were directly controlled by the imperial palace.

It is definitely not easy for outsiders, especially people from other countries, to borrow.

You know, to a country, the importance of intelligence agencies is basically the same as its lifeline.

Even if people from the same country touch it, it is considered taboo.

Not to mention people from other countries like Gao Changsheng, especially since Gao Changsheng has a large army under his command.

"No need to worry? There's no need to contact."

Gao Changsheng chuckled.

He went to the East Factory or the Embroidered Uniform Guard Office rashly and asked them to help him find out the information.

Of course he would never do such a stupid thing.

"Just wait, someone will contact us."

Gao Changsheng did not ignore Nangong Pushe's doubts and spoke.

Nowadays, every diplomatic mission in Yanjing City comes with a large group of people and horses, and is equipped with all kinds of ceremonial gifts.

Only Gao Changsheng led a dozen riders into Yanjing.

How could the various forces in the Ming Dynasty turn a blind eye to this situation?

He believed that at this moment, both the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard would be in trouble.

Even the Iron-Hearted Divine Marquis of the Huolong Villa and the Emperor in the palace had received the news of Gao Changsheng's arrival.

Next, it depends on who among these people will be unable to hold back first.

Especially the Iron-Hearted Divine Marquis Zhu Wusi.

This world is not the same as the original novel. In the original novel, Zhu Wusi really put the emperor under great pressure.

But in this world, with only the strength of a peak Grandmaster, it is definitely not enough to suppress the ruler of a country.

Of course, because of the changes in the world, the actions taken by Zhu Wushi behind the scenes and the forces involved are definitely more complicated than in the original work.

Gao Changsheng had just arrived and didn't know what the situation was like between them.

But there is one thing he can confirm: Wang Yangming's ascension to sainthood is definitely not good news for Zhu Wusi.

So at this time, the person in Huolong Villa must be extremely anxious.

If it was an ordinary person in the martial arts world, like Zhang Sanfeng, who possessed such strength, Zhu Wusi might not care.

But Wang Yangming was not only a Confucian scholar, but also a minister of the Ming Dynasty.

If Wang Yangming, who was at the level of a saint, were allowed to enter the cabinet and become the prime minister, just thinking about that scene is enough to make people mourn for Zhu Wusi in silence.

Therefore, Gao Changsheng was sure that Zhu Wusi would take action.

And at this time, Gao Changsheng suddenly arrived, and it was impossible for the other party not to contact him.

This is also one of the reasons why Gao Changsheng came to Yanjing so confidently.

"I am here on orders to seek an audience with General Gao of the Great Sui Dynasty." Inside the inn, just as the two men finished speaking, a feminine voice was heard outside.

"Please come in."

Gao Changsheng couldn't help but laugh.

I had just finished speaking when someone came to the door in the blink of an eye. It really felt like I had spoken too much and he would appear.

"Slave, I greet Lord Gao."

After a few breaths, a man knelt down in front of Gao Changsheng.

When they saw this person, both Gao Changsheng and Nangong Pushe showed a hint of surprise on their faces.

Not that the two knew this person.

From the slightly sharp voice of this person, it can be clearly seen that he should be a castrated person, to be more specific, a eunuch.

This is so because of the appearance of this person.

Normal eunuchs, due to special reasons, will unconsciously carry a strong feminine aura.

The person in front of me is the same, but the difference is his face.

Judging from his face alone, the eunuch kneeling in front can be said to be quite handsome.

Coupled with the feminine aura, the combination of the two gives people a sense of elegance.

At just one glance, this man really doesn't look like a eunuch in the palace, but rather like a nobleman raised in a large family.

As for Gao Changsheng, he looked strange because of this person's identity.

In his expectation, the first one to come would most likely be the Hulong Villa, which was currently in a bad situation.

But clearly that is not the case.

Hulong Villa is independent of the imperial court, and in everyone's eyes, Zhu Wusi has always been against Cao Zhengchun of the Eastern Factory.

So there are all kinds of people in the Huolong Villa, except for eunuchs. Even if there really are eunuchs, Zhu Wusi would not send them out so openly.

Therefore, the person in front of him does not represent the Hulong Villa.

It was at this moment that the eunuch who was half-kneeling below spoke.

"General Gao destroyed Goryeo and defeated the coalition forces of Beimang and Liyang. He won victory after victory and shocked the world. Everyone in the Ming Dynasty has heard of him. Your Majesty has always praised General Gao."

"I am extremely happy to hear that the general has entered Yanjing this time."

"I have been specially ordered to come and invite Lord Gao to come and have a chat."

Gao Changsheng nodded.

In the city of Yanjing, there are only a few people who can order eunuchs to deliver messages.

Among them, the East Factory is naturally the most famous.

But everyone knew that Cao Zhengchun, under the order of Emperor Minghuang, had already gone to Longchang to invite Wang Yangming, and was not in the capital.

Although there are still people in charge in the East Factory, they probably don't have the courage to act rashly without Cao Zhengchun's order.

Therefore, since this person appeared, Gao Changsheng immediately guessed the other party's origin and the person behind him.

However, Gao Changsheng was also surprised. The first person to react and send people to contact him was not the Hulong Villa but the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Seeing that Gao Changsheng didn't speak, the eunuch spoke again:
"General Gao, His Majesty has already sent out his own dragon sedan chair, which has stopped outside the posthouse. His Majesty is still waiting in the palace. I wonder if the general..."

"In that case, please lead the way, sir."

Gao Changsheng nodded and spoke.

Even his own dragon sedan was sent out. This treatment can indeed be considered a courtesy.

Moreover, Gao Changsheng came here with a purpose, so naturally he would not refuse.

He didn't really care which side came first, the Imperial Palace or the Hulong Villa. It made no difference to him.

Moreover, in this world, Emperor Zhu Houzhao has more advantages than Zhu Wushi.

"Please, sir."

The eunuch extended his hand respectfully, bent down and pointed forward.

"By the way, I see that you are a handsome man, may I know your name?"

After walking a few steps, Gao Changsheng suddenly thought of something and started laughing.

"I don't deserve your noble name, sir. I am Yu Huatian, and my humble name is not worth mentioning."

Yu Huatian bowed repeatedly, and then added meaningfully: "I am not a member of the East Factory, I just serve your Majesty. I am very lucky to be ordered to invite you today."

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Gao Changsheng's face.

Sure enough, the eunuch with such appearance and temperament was the future beauty of the Western Factory.

And just from this one sentence, we can see how clever Yu Huatian is.

Without waiting for him to ask, he directly pointed out that he had nothing to do with the East Factory.

After all, although the East Factory has a big reputation, it is also the target of public criticism, and there are countless people who dislike Cao Zhengchun.

For Yu Huatian, who has not yet shown his face, being associated with Cao Zhengchun is not a good thing, especially when facing a figure like Gao Changsheng.

First, he showed his innocent identity and at the same time, he also revealed his own value.

In just a few words, he revealed everything that needed to be revealed, and also showed his ambition.

Even Gao Changsheng couldn't help but sigh. Indeed, in any world, every person who can emerge and make a move must have his own uniqueness.

"Okay, Lord Yu, I'll remember this."

Gao Changsheng chuckled.

Yu Huatian also smiled and bowed deeply, but did not take the opportunity to continue to build relationships. Instead, he led Gao Changsheng on the way in a polite and courteous manner.

Seeing this scene, Gao Changsheng nodded slightly again.

This is indeed a truly smart person.

Without saying anything else, Gao Changsheng quickly boarded the majestic dragon sedan with the help of Yu Huatian.

It was not until the dragon sedan sped away and disappeared around the corner that two figures suddenly appeared outside the inn, staring at the disappearing dragon sedan in a daze.

Along the way, Yu Huatian obviously didn't want to keep the emperor waiting any longer, so the dragon sedan moved very fast.

Of course, when the dragon chariot engraved with golden dragon patterns was moving on the road, no one was so blind as to dare to stop it.

So in less than two quarters of an hour, the dragon sedan drove into the palace.

"Haha, to use the Master's words, it is a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar."

As soon as you step into the hall, you will be greeted by hearty laughter.

The voice is very young, and no one else can make such a voice at this time and place.

Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Houzhao.

"I have long admired the name of General Gao."

"Leading the army on the battlefield and destroying the enemy on the grassland, this kind of experience makes me very envious."

"It's a pity that my position has too many restrictions. I can't be like the general. I have always felt deeply regretful."

"However, the general's many actions on the battlefield have always made me regard him as a close friend. Now I finally have the opportunity to see him in person. It is really a great pleasure."

"Hahaha, General Gao, come on, come on, please take a seat."

Before Gao Changsheng could speak, Zhu Houzhao spoke a long paragraph.

After saying that, he turned around and looked at the few people standing next to him like an iron tower.

"What are you guys still doing here? Can't you see I want to communicate with General Gao? Get out of here now."

"His Majesty……"

"Go away, get out of here immediately. Don't mention the rules of the Baolong clan. What can happen to me in this palace? Get out of here immediately." Before the other party could speak, Zhu Houzhao interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

However, when Gao Changsheng heard these words, he gently raised his eyes and glanced at a few people.

Coincidentally, several people also cast warning looks at him.

"Come on, General Gao, please take a seat. The Baolong clan, except for Ah Fa who is a bit interesting, the rest are just a bunch of stubborn people. Don't pay any attention to them."

Zhu Houzhao laughed and waved to Gao Changsheng.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gao Changsheng said thank you with a smile.

"Hey, you're welcome. Although I am the emperor, you are not a minister of the Ming Dynasty. You have nothing to do with me, so you don't have to follow the rules."

"Of course, if General Gao is really willing to leave Sui and join Ming, I will absolutely be happy for him. I can even make him a king."

Zhu Houzhao just kept laughing, and his light tone made it impossible to tell whether what he said was true or false.

Gao Changsheng did not respond, but just waved his hand casually.

"Haha, let's not talk about it."

Zhu Houzhao didn't care, but came over excitedly.

"General Gao, tell me what happened on the battlefield."

"What are the differences between the Goguryeo army and the Beimang Liyang army?"

"Oh, and about the Battle of Shirakawa, I have read the battle report more than once, but I always feel that there are still some unclear points."

"It's great to meet someone like you who can take charge now."

(End of this chapter)