Chapter 258 Encountering a Crouching Dragon and a Phoenix on the Road... (Second update)
Author: sunny
Chapter 258 Encountering a Crouching Dragon and a Phoenix on the Road... (Second update)
Xiao Fengxian looked like a typical incompetent person at first glance, but in history, the demise of the Liao Kingdom had a lot to do with the fact that the emperor of the Liao Kingdom reused an incompetent person.
Gao Zhang believed that as long as Xiao Fengxian's sister's favor did not diminish, Xiao Fengxian would be able to rise higher and higher in the Liao court.
Only by forming an alliance of interests with the other party can we subtly lend him a hand.
Use the powerful commercial power of the Song Dynasty to penetrate and influence the economy of the Liao Kingdom, indirectly manipulate the public opinion of the Liao Kingdom or other...
All in all, Gao Zhang really hoped to have a spokesperson for the interests of the Song Dynasty in the Liao Kingdom, and a guy like Xiao Fengxian, who was greedy, lustful, and liked to be smart, was a very good target.
Just as Gao Zhang fell into a deep sleep, Zhao Yaban and Yang Douzhi were communicating quietly in the Imperial City.
After listening to Zhao Yaban's statement of the thoughts and ideas of the young champion, Yang Douzhi naturally understood that the young champion wanted to put the matter on hold temporarily.
This is tantamount to giving them the opportunity to defeat the imperial city commander's merits.
Otherwise, if the officials knew that among the court officials in Tokyo, there were officials who had flirtations with the Liao Kingdom, and might even reveal the secrets of the Song Dynasty.
Among other things, as the only secret service agency of the Song Dynasty, the Imperial City Division must bear the thunderous wrath of the officials.
Both Zhao Adban and himself knew that, not to mention the official position, there was another question as to whether they could save their heads.
Yang Douzhi shook his head repeatedly with lingering fear, and after a while he couldn't help but gritted his teeth and said.
"It seems that in the future, whether it is the post house of Xixia or Liao Kingdom, our Imperial City Department must keep an eye on it."
"In the days to come, you and I must keep an eye on the people below us regarding our champion.
Be sure not to make any more omissions to offend the No. 1 Scholar. All you need to do is deliver a word to the palace and it will be the end of your life and mine."
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Early the next morning, Gao Zhang, dressed in brocade and robes, waited for Zhou Bangyan at the door of his house, and then the two of them went straight to the residence of the Liao envoy.
And Xiao Fengxian had already packed up his things and couldn't wait to see the imperial capital of Song Dynasty.
"I wonder if Brother Xiao has somewhere he wants to go?"
Xiao Fengxian, who had recuperated his energy last night, was very energetic and felt that he might be able to fight ten if he could fight just one person today.
But it was still early in the morning, so going to such an unorthodox place so early seemed to make me look too unreserved.
What's more, he still has a heavy responsibility to bear. After careful discussion with Nayelu Hongguang yesterday.
I also felt that having a good relationship with Gao Zhang, a brat who relied on official favor to rise to power, would not only be beneficial to their mission.
What's more important is that the other party is just a child, and maybe you can get some unexpected information about Song Ting from him.
"Well... this is the first time that Xiao has come to Bianliang, Tokyo in the Song Dynasty. It's better to just stay with the host. After all, it's still early."
"In that case, please come with me and Zhou and everyone to take a stroll around this prosperous Tokyo Bianliang."
Having said this, Gao Zhang waved his hand proudly, and a group of more than ten riders left the house dedicated to the Liao envoys and headed for Maxing Street, the busiest commercial street in Bianliang, Tokyo.
Maxing Street is definitely the most prosperous commercial street in the Song Dynasty. It stretches for more than ten miles and is lined with shops on both sides.
Various bright disguises, like countless colorful flags, are floating on both sides of the street.
Xiao Fengxian, who came to Bianliang, Tokyo for the first time, was deeply shocked by this scene.
While riding the horse slowly, he looked at the various products on sale that were almost never seen in the Liao Kingdom.
Xiao Feng first felt that he had imagined the Song Dynasty to be prosperous enough, but when he came to Bianliang, Tokyo, he realized that his imagination was still too limited.
Here there are not only various products produced in the Song Dynasty, but also rare products from all over the world.
Just like those silks, porcelain, and beautiful accessories that Liao women must have loved, the prices here are ridiculously cheap.
After all, although the Liao Kingdom occupied the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyan, most of the areas were dangerous places with vast territory and sparsely populated areas. Most of the Han people were concentrated in the plains of Nanjing, the Liao Kingdom.
And many of the specialties here come from the south of the Song Dynasty, so it is not impossible to obtain them through trade.
But the price was really outrageous, and the ones I got were not the highest-end ones.
At this moment, Xiao Fengxian stood in front of those magnificent silks, completely dazzled and red-eyed.
Because he was heading west, he was about to lose contact because of the waves, and he was short of money.
I really had the urge to grab a big knife and rob this silk shop.
Seeing Xiao Fengxian's eyes began to turn red, and his greedy face had already distorted his face.
The few Liao people behind him were not much better, although they were so greedy that they almost drooled.
But their money bags are not much bigger than that of Xiao Jiedu who wandered all the way westward.
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The shopkeeper of the silk shop was naturally a very discerning person, ever since these people entered his shop.
After seeing the guards behind them in fat bodysuits and carrying knives at their waists, they knew that this was definitely a big deal.
I cheered up and introduced him, but it took me a long time to talk about the child and the old man.
The middle-aged man with two faint dark circles under his eyes, who looks like a rich man, is standing here, but he is like a piece of wood. Do you want to buy it or not? Please say something.
In this somewhat awkward atmosphere, Gao Zhang took two steps forward with a smile, raised his finger and pointed at the silk in the shop, and asked Xiao Fengxian.
"Brother Xiao, do you have something you like? If so, just pick it. It doesn't matter how much it costs. It belongs to Mr. Gao..."
"Ah, this...isn't this appropriate?"
"Yes, yes, it is indeed inappropriate..."
"Brother Xiao, what do you mean, don't you treat Gao as a friend?!" Gao Zhang asked with a straight face and displeasure.
Ignoring these two men, he raised his hand, curled his fingers at the shopkeeper, and then asked.
"You just said that these are the best and most expensive silks in your store, right?"
"What this young master said is true. These are the best quality and most beautiful items in this shop..."
Gao Zhang waved his hand. "Then there are ten of them. Move them out quickly. Fuye, you stay here and pay cash on delivery."
"I'll send these directly to Brother Xiao and his family's residence later."
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Fengxian and Na Yelu Hongguang looked at the eleven-year-old Gao Zhang blankly.
This is not a child, he is clearly a rich man...
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After leaving the silk shop, Gao Zhang chuckled when he saw the two of them still looking shocked beyond words.
"Don't worry, Brother Xiao. As far as money is concerned, problems that can be solved with money are not problems.
This is how I always do things, little brother."
Xiao Feng wiped his face vigorously and couldn't help but ask Gao Zhang in a low voice.
"Brother Gao, I want to ask you a question, have you started doing business at such a young age?"
"It doesn't matter your age when doing business. What matters is whether you have great skills..."
Gao Zhang pointed upward and said with a proud expression.
"Our Emperor of the Song Dynasty treated me very well. Even the production of court weapons was handed over to Gao's workshop. Not to mention, I still have a lot of properties to my name..."
"..." Xiao Fengxian was truly shocked beyond measure.
At this moment, he completely believed what Zhou Bangyan once said about the favor of the officials of the Song Dynasty to Xiao Gao, the number one scholar.
Even his statement was superior to that of Cai Jing, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty. At the same time, it also made Xiao Fengxian jealous to the point of ache.
I don’t know if my own sister can blow the pillow wind to such an extent...
I really envy this young man's arrogant attitude of spending money like water, especially when he said so pretentiously, "Problems that can be solved with money are not problems."
The shock to Xiao Fengxian was even greater than when he heard the news that his own sister had been favored by the Emperor of Liao and married as his concubine.
"Listening to what little brother said, it's really better than studying for ten years... I don't know when Xiao will be able to be like little brother..."
Xiao Fengxian couldn't help but express such emotion. After hearing this, Gao Zhang laughed happily knowing that he had aroused the other person's thoughts.
"Brother Xiao, what you said is wrong. As Brother Xiao, if you want to make money, make big money, it's just something you can easily do. Yi Er..."
Xiao Fengxian stared blankly at Gao Zhang, who seemed calm and extremely confident when he spoke.
Just as the group of them continued to walk on this outrageously prosperous commercial street, Xiao Fengxian suddenly heard Gao Zhang let out a light sigh.
Following Gao Zhang's line of sight and looking into the distance, Xiao Fengxian saw a young man who was as tall and burly as a bear bear, with rising evil aura and a fierce look in his eyes.
He was meeting with a short and fat little fat man who had a strong air of unruliness in his whole person.
The two of them were riding horses side by side, and he was surrounded by a large number of personal entourage. It was clear at a glance that he was either rich or noble.
Xiao Feng first saw Gao Zhang walking towards these two people...
PS: I have a migraine. Let’s take a rest first. Have a good sleep. I will definitely feel refreshed tomorrow. I will definitely work hard to update more tomorrow. I’m sorry.