Since Taizu sealed the sea, the Qian Dynasty has generally cut off its contacts with Western countries.

In the coastal area, although there are still many people who go to Nanyang to pan for gold, this is not allowed by imperial law.

Therefore, after the new dynasty was established and Jiang Yuyan ascended the throne, not many people in the Ministry of Rites in charge of receiving foreign envoys could understand the words of these Beni merchants in front of them.

When Zhao Yu saw the chili peppers brought out by those foreign merchants, he thought of a talent that he had almost ignored.

Tongfu Inn, Lu Qinghou!

When he took away Liancheng's treasure in Jiangling City and returned to the capital, Zhao Yu was assassinated by a killer.

And this killer is Shangyun Dun, the top master of the Tianzhan Sect.

After dealing with Shangguan Yundun, Zhao Yu sent people to inquire about Tongfu Inn.

But things happened one after another, and Zhao Yu put the matter on hold.

Now looking at the head of the Ministry of Etiquette who was sweating anxiously talking to those foreign businessmen, Zhao Yu finally remembered that such a talent was here.

Lu Xiucai was not good at anything else, but his verbal skills were not weak at all.

Moreover, among the people Zhao Yu knew, only that guy could speak a foreign language fluently.

Just because of this, doesn’t a scholar’s ​​reputation seem a little shabby?

"Since Mr. Zhao knows the reason, can you help clarify the confusion for the ministers?"

Zhang Wei watched Zhao Yu staring at the chili pepper in front of him, and then he coughed lightly and warned.

Only then did Zhao Yu come back to his senses, pointed at the pepper and said, "This is a vegetable that can also be ranked among the five flavors. It has a unique flavor..."

"oh?"

At this time, Zhang Wei stepped forward curiously, picked up a red pepper that looked very attractive in color, and took a small bite.

“Ah, bah bah!!”

In an instant, a stinging pain shot from the tip of Zhang Wei's tongue, and his old face turned red like a monkey's butt in the blink of an eye.

Although it felt like there was a soldering iron in his mouth, Zhang Wei understood after all that this was Fengtian Palace, the place where the emperor reigned. How could he, the chief minister of the cabinet, stick out his tongue and dance around?

Ziliu...

Although he could endure the burning of the chili pepper in his mouth, his saliva flowed out involuntarily.

"Master Zhang, are you okay?"

Standing behind him, Marshal Yang Wanli of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division immediately took a step forward and looked nervously at Zhang Wei, whose face was flushed.

Zhang Wei sipped his saliva and waved to Yang Wanli.

"Haha, go quickly and get some water for Mr. Chief Assistant..."

Zhao Yu looked at the red-faced Zhang Wei, laughed unconsciously, and then gave instructions to the serving eunuch on the side.

When Zhao Yu said these words, everyone's expressions changed, including Zhang Wei.

where is this place?

Fengtian Hall is where the emperor discusses politics. Even if the eunuchs serving here are of no rank or rank, they cannot be ordered around by others!

The eunuch bowed slightly and turned to look at the steps of Kowloon.

But at this time, Lian Xing, who was standing aside, took out a delicate small imperial cup from behind, filled it with water, and personally delivered it to Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei first knelt down to express his gratitude, then moved behind the dragon pillar in the main hall, covered his face and rinsed his mouth.

"Hahaha……"

Others did not dare to laugh, but those foreign businessmen did not have so many scruples and laughed directly in the main hall.

"..."

One of them came forward with a smile and whispered to Jiang Yuyan for a while.

Then one of the chief officials of the Ministry of Rites came out and explained intermittently: "Your Majesty, this foreign businessman said that they brought back many things from their hometown, and this is just one of them."

"Oh, if that's the case, then don't hide it!"

Jiang Yuyan looked at several foreign businessmen with interest and said in a calm tone.

"As you command!"

The head of the Ministry of Etiquette made many gestures and words, and it was with great difficulty that he finally made his meaning clear.

The foreign merchants looked at each other and then ordered the young eunuch to bring in everything placed outside Chengtian Gate one by one.

Well, Fengtian Temple today is as lively as a market.

"tobacco?"

When the businessman looked at everyone with eyes that had never seen the world and lifted the first red cloth, Zhao Yu once again recognized what was in front of him.

There was a plate of dried tobacco, and next to it was a slender smoking pot that seemed to be made from a lamb leg bone.

Before the foreign businessman came forward to demonstrate, Zhao Yuze had already arrived in front of the tobacco, skillfully picked up a handful of tobacco, ground it carefully, and put it into the smoking pot nearby.

Bah...

Zhao Yu took out the huozhezi he had with him, lit the tobacco, and took a slow puff.

For Zhao Yu, who is used to filtered cigarettes, this tobacco is somewhat harsh on the throat.

But for Zhao Yu, who had not smoked for more than a year, this thing really made him feel a little elated.

All the ministers widened their eyes and looked at Zhao Yu who was puffing away smoke in the Fengtian Palace.

No one can understand the mentality of a long-time smoker who comes into contact with this thing again after more than a year.

"Hooked!"

The foreign businessman who took out the tobacco was slightly stunned when he saw Zhao Yu's skillful movements, and then gave a thumbs up.

The remaining people looked at each other, then chatted for a while, and then approached the head of the etiquette department with the two swords again.

After a while, the head of the Ministry of Rites came to Zhao Yu, bowed and said: "Reporting to Sir, these foreign businessmen said that they have something better than... better than this thing, and asked you if you want to try it?

"

Zhao Yu was stunned, looked at the pipe in his hand, and then at the winking foreign businessmen.

What medicine did these foreign devils buy in their gourds?

"Well, it doesn't hurt to take a look."

Zhao Yu nodded, and the principal immediately stepped forward to negotiate.

After a while, another young eunuch came in carrying a small square table.

Several foreign merchants had evil smiles on their faces, and then they approached Zhao Yu and slowly lifted the red cloth on the small square table.

this……

A bright lamp, a large pipe, a silver box and a black ointment.

"Who brought this?"

Zhao Yu looked at these gadgets that had appeared countless times in movies and TV dramas before him, turned his head and looked at the foreign businessmen expressionlessly and asked.

The head of the Ministry of Rites quickly translated Zhao Yu's words. The sentence was not long and had few words, so he didn't bother to elaborate further.

After the principal finished speaking, a foreign businessman who didn't look like a good guy stood up with a sinister smile on his face.

"You are the only one who owns this thing?"

Zhao Yu glanced at the guy in front of him and asked casually.

“NO……#￥%&#&.”

The man waved his hand, then mumbled a lot, and two more people walked out from among the businessmen behind him.

The principal was about to translate, but Zhao Yu directly waved his hand to stop him.

Although he didn't understand what the foreigner said, he still understood the general meaning. It was the three of them who got this thing.

Seeing these three people standing up, Zhao Yu turned around and looked at Jiang Yuyan on the steps of Jiulong.

Jiang Yuyan had followed Zhao Yu for a long time, so she could naturally clearly see the cold murderous intent in Zhao Yu's eyes at this moment.

"Here comes someone."

Although Jiang Yuyan didn't understand why Zhao Yu had such murderous intention towards the three of them, this was not important to Jiang Yuyan.

The important thing is that Zhao Yu wants to kill these three people, and that is enough!

"Drag these three people out and behead them at Meridian Gate!"

Dozens of tall and round guards immediately rushed into Fengtian Hall and dragged the three people out.

"Way?"

Seeing the murderous guards, all the foreign merchants were horrified.

This is all very well said, why would you draw a sword to kill someone?
To be continued...