Li Zhi looked gloomy and waved his hand: "That's great. Let's all go to the Fangjiawan Pier in the south of the city. At the same time, the Foundry Bureau and the Ordnance Department will follow up to transport ordnance to the dock. As soon as the ship arrives, it will be loaded onto the ship."
"Here!"
All the officials of the Ministry of War strode out of the yamen and went to their respective areas of responsibility.
Despite the prohibition, Li Zhi was not happy.
Just because Cui Dunli's words were too explicit, it was almost like pointing at Li Zhi's nose and telling him - you have no bottom line and can use despicable means such as assassination to deal with political opponents, but we are different, no matter what
At all times and everywhere, we always put the interests of the Empire first.
It is simply a blatant mockery of His Highness the King of Jin who relies on the Guanlong nobles to participate in the fight for the throne...
How could Li Zhi not be angry?
But even if they are angry again, there is nothing they can do. Cui Dunli and others treat him with a lack of respect. Once he openly accuses them, these people will inevitably argue with him. But even if Fang Jun was assassinated in Jiangnan, it is still not possible to find out who is behind the scenes.
However, it is an indisputable fact that Changsun Wuji sent Qiu Yingqi to assassinate Fang Jun. It is also true that he is justified in going to the end. The tougher he is, the more humiliating he will be.
Changsun Wuji's bottomless assassination methods not only put him at a disadvantage, but also put him at a disadvantage in terms of public opinion.
Li Zhi was worried and rushed to the south port of the city with Li Junxian.
After leaving Mingde Gate, we followed the flat road until we reached the river. The pier was already brightly lit and full of people.
Officials from the Ministry of War arrived at the dock first and told the dock steward that the dock would be requisitioned for loading ordnance in the middle of the night. The dock steward immediately stopped the loading and unloading of ships without saying a word, told the reason, and freed up more than twenty berths for the use of the Ministry of War.
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Because there was already a plan to load ordnance, not long after Li Zhi arrived at the dock, the ordnance transported by carriage from the foundry bureau had already arrived one after another.
The entire wharf is bustling with excitement, just waiting for the ships coming from the south of the Yangtze River to pass through customs and arrive here.
Li Zhi wore a black mink cloak and was escorted by elite guards from the "Hundred Cavalry Division" on his left and right. He got off the carriage and came to the pier to stop and watch. He was very satisfied with the mobilization ability of the military department.
At this time, Cui Dunli and a middle-aged man in brocade robes came over and saluted: "Your Highness, this is the steward of Fangjiawan Pier."
The steward took a step forward and bowed his head to the ground: "I am the steward of Fangjiawan Pier. I have met His Royal Highness King Jin."
Li Zhi stood on the pier, with a wide river behind him. The lights shone on the water, making the whole person look somewhat heroic.
He smiled and said: "I have heard that the Fangjiawan Pier is in charge of the concubine of the Duke of Yue. Why do I, the king, refuse to come and meet me again?"
The steward quickly said: "My Lady Wu is indeed in charge of the dock, but she usually handles affairs with lower-level people. Lady Wu is only in charge of the general affairs and is not involved in practical matters. However, I know that this batch of ordnance is of great importance, so I was notified just now that it will be installed tonight.
I have already sent someone back to my hometown to inform Mrs. Wu about the ship. I think Mrs. Wu will come later and personally arrange the loading at the dock and the dispatch of porters."
Li Zhi touched the stubble on his chin, and his mood suddenly became better. He smiled and said: "Mrs. Wu is famous all over Guanzhong. I have long wanted to get to know her, but I didn't expect that under such circumstances, it can be considered a match."
fate."
The steward was stunned for a moment, speechless.
This is actually a bit inappropriate. You are a high-ranking prince, and you are talking about fate with someone else’s concubine. Is this appropriate?
Before Li Zhi felt something was wrong, Li Junxian beside him coughed and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, business matters are urgent. Please make arrangements quickly."
He was on good terms with Fang Jun, and Li Zhi felt a little uncomfortable when he said such frivolous words in front of him.
Li Zhi finally came to his senses, nodded and said, "That's exactly it."
But before he finished speaking, he saw a carriage driving slowly not far away, escorted by more than a dozen knights and generals. Everyone along the way saw the four-wheeled carriage with the Fang family crest hanging on it and they all dodged.
Officials from the Ministry of War stood aside and bowed.
After a while, the carriage came to a stop. The generals jumped off their horses and dismounted. Someone stepped forward to open the door, and a graceful and beautiful woman stepped out of the carriage lightly.
This woman's eyebrows are picturesque, and under the surrounding lights, her fair and crystal-clear skin shows a faint blush, making her look even more charming.
A crimson cloak is draped behind her, her hair is tied up high, and her head is full of pearls. Under the cloak is a tight-fitting black outfit, which wraps her slim figure into a slim figure. On her feet are a pair of deerskin shoes.
The boots add a bit of sassiness to her charming and charming temperament.
Just standing beside the carriage, looking at it, made many lights on the pier eclipse.
The so-called beauty in the world is nothing more than this.
The pair of beautiful eyes shining under the lights glanced around, and when they saw Li Zhi standing on the pier, they immediately walked over with gentle steps, three feet away, and bowed down Yingying, with a voice like beads.
The jade plate and the stone splashed into the clear stream: "Wu Meiniang of the slave family has met His Highness the King of Jin. She has met General Li."
Li Junxian hurriedly returned the courtesy: "Mrs. Wu, you are so polite."
Li Zhi on the side was a little lewd. He swallowed hard, took two steps forward, and actually wanted to reach out to help Wu Meiniang's arm. Fortunately, he didn't lose his mind and stopped in time, but he was only one step away from Wu Meiniang.
, trying to calm down and said: "Ms. Wu, you are so polite. Please get up quickly, please get up quickly."
His actions just now also shocked Wu Meiniang. If he allowed King Jin to support him in public, who knows what kind of rumors would spread throughout Chang'an, and the reputation of the woman's family would be completely ruined.
She wanted to immediately step back and drive Li Zhi away, but fortunately Li Zhi stopped in time, which made her relieved...
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Only then did Wu Meiniang stand up. The soft and slender waist under her cloak flashed away, but Li Zhi swallowed hard.
As a prince, although the teachings in the palace are usually very strict, His Majesty Li Er does not allow their brothers to act recklessly, but after all, where is the status, the nuns in the palace have taught some ways of men and women very early, and they have grown up very early.
After all, they are the most noble bloodline in the world. As we usually see, let alone those concubines in the harem, even the ordinary palace maids, which one is not unique in their own charm and stunning in the world?
Therefore, Li Zhi is definitely well-informed.
But even so, facing Wu Meiniang at this moment, looking at this charming face and smelling the scent of orchid and musk emitting from her body, Li Zhi's soul was still snatched away by it, and his mind was lost.
He felt that every look, smile, and even the few strands of hair scattered around the temples of this Lady Wu were exactly what he liked. It seemed that she and he were a match made in heaven, and they fit each other perfectly.
, perfect.
Probably they were one piece of jasper in their previous life, but they were reincarnated in this life but suddenly separated. As long as they become one, they can overcome this worldly romance.
"The slave family learned that His Highness personally came to the pier tonight to arrange the loading of ordnance, so he hurriedly came to coordinate the berths and porters on the pier, striving to complete the work as soon as possible, so as not to hinder His Highness's important event."
Wu Meiniang smiled before she said anything. She was polite and thoughtful, and her words were heartfelt.
Li Zhi felt that his mind and heart were all affected by the beauty's smile, and he felt a little confused about where he belonged. Hearing this, he quickly said: "It's just a trivial matter, as long as Madam Wu arranges a few stewards, how dare you work hard?"
It's cold in the middle of the night, and if I accidentally catch the wind and cold, I will be guilty of a big sin."
Li Junxian on the side frowned. His Highness usually looked cautious and polite. How could he not be able to lift his feet when he saw a beautiful woman?
It would be fine if she was an ordinary woman, but she is Fang Jun's concubine. Aren't you afraid that your frivolous words will spread and Fang Jun will beat you up when he returns to Beijing?
He coughed again, and Li Junxian felt that his throat was itchy from coughing tonight, so he reminded: "Your Highness, let's stop talking and arrange the loading quickly. Otherwise, if the ship arrives soon, there will be a mess."
Li Zhi was a little impatient. He looked around and waved in the distance: "Servant Cui, come here!"
Cui Dunli hurriedly ran over: "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Li Zhidao: "Cui Shilang will take care of the affairs here to make sure nothing goes wrong."
After saying that, she turned around and smiled at Wu Meiniang: "It's windy here. Madam Wu, it's better to find a safe place to rest and talk to the king. Cui Shilang and others will try their best to complete the matters here, so there is no need to worry."
He is not that kind of lustful person, but more than that, every time he sees Wu Meiniang, he feels as if he is doomed. He can't move his eyes or lift his legs. His whole mind is attracted by her every smile.