After roughly understanding the situation, Xu Xi didn't say anything more. The Crown Prince of Goryeo had already been embarrassed, and he couldn't let this little steward see the joke. Therefore, he just said indifferently that gold and silver would be sent later.
, and then with a cold face, he calmly led Wang Miao away.
Before leaving, Wang Nian also made some trouble, hoping that Xu Xi could help redeem the mortgaged maid. In this regard, even with Xu Xi's calmness and wisdom, he almost broke his defense. He was neither salty nor indifferent.
He replied, according to Han law, private human trafficking is strictly prohibited. Could it be that His Highness wants to violate Han law?
Wang Min hurriedly said that he did not dare to break the law and was just "talent leasing" to let the Han people appreciate the singing and dancing talents of their Goryeo beauties. Although he knew the truth, Xu Xi still decisively refused and took Wang Min directly.
Leaving, there were red marks on Wang Nian's wrists.
"Is this the future king of Goryeo?" In the Peony Square, the steward from upstairs looked at the young Goryeo prince who was being "carried" into the carriage by Xu Xi, and couldn't help but sigh.
Although Wang Min was really a perfect customer for Mudanfang, looking at his behavior before and after, the manager could not help but be curious about the future of Korea and sympathized with the Korean people.
"Report what happened today!" he sighed without much sincerity, and the steward turned to give instructions to a young boy beside him who remained silent all the time.
"Yes!" The young man bowed his hands in a salute, and his exposed arms showed strong and powerful arms with his movements. This was obviously not an ordinary follower.
Everyone knows that Mudanfang has a profound background, but most people don’t know who the backer is. They just follow what others say and follow the crowd. People often have great suspicions about these mysterious background stories.
curious.
Many people may not believe it when told that the man behind Peony Square was Wang Shouzhong, the capital of the Imperial City, who was the eldest son of Zhang Dejun, the envoy of the Imperial City.
The most notorious secret service of the Han Dynasty, a secret department controlled by eunuchs, silently supports the cultural undertakings of the Han Dynasty, and can also organize a very high-style Peony Poetry Festival that has become a cultural symbol in Tokyo. If those who are scrambling to be the first are allowed to
When the intellectuals who came here to learn the truth behind it, they were afraid that their moral integrity and moral beliefs would collapse.
"Is this the future king of Goryeo?" Similarly, in the carriage compartment that seemed a little claustrophobic behind the curtains, Xu Xi looked at Wang Miao who was still acting lazy and sighed silently in his heart.
The answer is obviously destined. Since the early death of Crown Prince Xiaohe of Goryeo, Wang Min has become Wang Zhao's only son. It is justified. More importantly, there is no other choice at the moment.
No matter how heartless he was, under Xu Xi's gaze, Wang Min was a little embarrassed and even worried. Of course, he was worried because he was afraid that Xu Xi asked why he owed so much money. If the news returned to the country and spread to the king,
In Zhao Er's mind, Wang Nian was a little shuddered by such consequences.
"Xu Shizhong, it's not the time to pay tribute now, why did you come to Tokyo in person?" Probably out of embarrassment, Wang Min took the initiative to break the silence.
Upon hearing this, Xu Xi frowned slightly and asked: "Didn't His Highness receive domestic news?"
"What?" Wang Min was slightly stunned.
Seeing the confused expression on his face, while Xu Xi was doubtful, he couldn't help but feel angry in his heart. Suppressing the disappointment and dissatisfaction in his heart, Xu Xi explained in a deep voice: "At the end of May, His Majesty had already suffered a landslide!"
"Oh!" Wang Min responded, and then as if a thunderbolt flashed through his mind, his face was excited: "What did you say?"
Perhaps satisfied with Wang Nian's shocked reaction, Xu Xi solemnly repeated the sentence.
"How could this happen?" Wang Min couldn't believe it and muttered to himself, but his eyes gradually brightened and became more lively.
At that moment, even Wang Min's mental journey went through complicated twists and turns. Although he was afraid of Wang Zhao, it was his father after all, the pillar he relied on most. Without that strong father, how could he be in Tokyo? of freedom.
When he suddenly learned the news of the landslide, Wang Nian was caught off guard, and he began to feel strong uneasiness in his heart. However, Xu Xi beside him seemed to bring him a sense of peace of mind.
After calming down, Wang Nian slowly realized that if Wang Zhao died, what would happen to Korea? Looking at Xu Xi with some tears in his eyes, Wang Nian asked tentatively: "Then why did Xu Shizhong come to the Han Dynasty? ....."
Xu Xi also observed Wang Niao's performance, and seeing his expression of expectation and anxiety, he sighed softly, and then solemnly said: "The country cannot be without a king for a day, and I am here on behalf of the court to welcome His Highness back to the country to express his condolences. At the funeral, the subjects of the imperial capital are waiting for His Highness to return to the capital to take over the throne and inherit the great cause of Goryeo!"
Wang Nian's eyes became brighter, but he quickly said with some unconfidence: "I, I, okay?"
This reaction is obviously longing, but just suppressed.
Xu Xi probably understood his mood, and said in a deep voice: "His Royal Highness is the Crown Prince of Goryeo, and is His Majesty's only heir. Your succession is justifiable, and even a big man will support it!"
Hearing what Xu Xi said, Wang Min finally felt more at ease. He even breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "What should we do now?"
Xu Xi said directly: "The Han Dynasty court should also have received the news. The matter is urgent and cannot be neglected. I should accompany His Highness into the palace, apply for resignation from the Han Emperor, and obtain the decree of appointment. Only in this way will His Highness return to the country and succeed to the throne." smoothly!"
"What Xu Shizhong said is right!" Wang Nian nodded repeatedly, as if he obeyed Xu Xi's opinion: "I leave everything to Xu Shizhong, and Wang Nian will be rewarded generously in the future!"
Because Xu Xi came from a well-known family, had many experiences as an envoy to the Han Dynasty, was familiar with Sinology, and had special service in the counter-insurgency war in Goryeo, he already had a certain prestige among the upper echelons of Goryeo. Otherwise, he would not have When he was only in his early thirties, he became an important minister of Goryeo.
Wang Niao still trusted Xu Xi, not only because of Wang Zhao's promotion, but also because the Emperor of the Han Dynasty also spoke highly of Xu Xi. Because of this relationship, Wang Niao, who had lived in Kaifeng for a long time, was deeply obsessed with the prosperous Han Dynasty. He was naturally very close to Xu Xi.
Of course, the more important thing is that although he is the crown prince of Goryeo, he needs the support of his subordinates if he wants to succeed to the throne, and in front of him, the only one he can contact is Xu Xi.
When the matter was settled, there was silence in the carriage, both of them thinking silently.
Xu Xi considered the future of Goryeo and the direction of the relationship between Han and Li. Although it was a bit difficult to accept, the death of Wang Zhao would be beneficial to Goryeo.
The domestic political environment will be improved, the atmosphere will become relaxed, and everyone will not be as fearful as in the past, and the Korean government will become normal and healthy.
At the same time, the Han Dynasty court will probably relax its vigilance and hostility towards Goryeo. In the past few years, under the education of the court, Goryeo has suffered too much and experienced too much pain. The source of this is still
Because of the powerful monarch Wang Zhao.
It can be said that when Wang Zhao died, everyone in the community rejoiced. As far as Xu Xi knew, even though Kaizhou is still in mourning for the death of the king, many people are already celebrating secretly, and it is not an exaggeration to cry with joy.
As for the future of Goryeo, Xu Xi couldn't help but glance at Wang Min when he thought of this, and could only comfort himself silently. A relatively weak monarch may not be a bad thing for Goryeo. Even if it is ridiculous, as long as it does not harm the people, it will be fine.
...
Wang Miao was also immersed in the impact of Wang Zhao's death. After a little sadness, his mood couldn't help but surge. Of course he didn't have any ambitions, but being about to become the king of Goryeo was obviously something worthy of excitement and celebration.
At this moment, even the prosperity of Tokyo could not stop his eagerness to return to his country.
And thinking of Kaifeng, listening to the constant noise outside the carriage, Wang Min felt a little unmotivated, and murmured: "It's a pity that I am leaving Tokyo, and I don't know when I can come back..."
Feeling the reluctance in Wang Nian's tone, Xu Xi couldn't help but said: "Your Highness, Tokyo is beautiful, but this is Han Dynasty after all, not Goryeo! The people of Goryeo are still waiting for you, and the country of Goryeo still needs you.
You must shoulder the responsibility and never linger here!"
"Xu Shizhong is right, I understand!" Wang Min replied somewhat perfunctorily.
However, as his eyes wandered for a moment, Xu Xi's words reminded him that Tokyo is the territory of the Han Dynasty after all. Although it is a good place, it has too many restrictions. The prince of his country has to suffer the anger of a mere merchant.
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If Kaizhou follows the development of Tokyo, then it will not be easy and free on its own territory. Thinking of this, Wang Nian seemed to have found a goal, and his young face became a little more excited.
Xu Xi saw it from the side and said silently in his heart: "Tokyo is worthy of being the imperial capital of the Celestial Dynasty and the capital of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not a good place..."
The dignified Crown Prince of Goryeo was actually "corrupted" into this state. This was really not a good thing for the Goryeo Kingdom. In fact, in recent years, people like Wang Miao were not uncommon in the capital of the Han Dynasty.
Many foreign nobles lingered in the splendid splendor and forgot to leave.
