Chapter 1173: Shen Tang paints, Prime Minister visits again
"Brother, you just agreed to paint for Li'er."
Seeing Shen Tang sitting at the small table drinking tea, Li'er couldn't help but hold Shen Tang's arm and speak softly.
Before Gao Liangcheng came here, Shen Tang had indeed promised to make a portrait of Li'er!
With a few people staying in the house all day long, it's a bit boring! Although Shen Tang's painting techniques can't be called a master, he can basically do it.
"good!"
Shen Tang smiled and nodded, "I promised Li'er, so I won't break my promise!"
"Brother-in-law, and me!"
Murong Yu pouted with dissatisfaction on her face! She originally had a cheerful temperament, but she had been bored for a long time after being bored in the room for several days. And, more importantly, as Long Li'er and Shen Tang They get along with each other more and more tacitly, and she always feels that she is the redundant one.
"Okay, okay! One for each person!"
Then, the two girls prepared pens, inks, paper and inkstones. Shen Tang just sat upright with his eyes closed. After a while, he began to concentrate on painting!
What he did for Murong Yu was the scene of galloping horses when he was in the Jiazong tribe, but what he did for Long Lier was the scene of thousands of butterflies dancing together in the Butterfly Valley!
After the painting was finished, the two of them looked at the scroll in their hands with satisfaction, while Shen Tang went out to the front hall! There were some things that he needed to explain to Li Duo and others.
On the second day, the imperial court sent people to welcome the Song Dynasty envoys to the temple to meet the saints and sign letters of credence!
Shen Tang continued to 'recuperate in bed', waiting for news from Li Duo and others!
There were no surprises when signing the compensation clause. Although the court in Dali was not monolithic, after the emperor and the prime minister reached an agreement, others could only agree. Furthermore, there was no need to pay for the money themselves, and it was not necessary for such a thing. Go offend the Prime Minister!
When the sun sets, Shen Qiu comes to take revenge, and Li Duo and others are back!
When Shen Tang came to the front hall, he saw Li Duo and others waiting respectfully!
"Greetings, my lord!"
Everyone shouted in unison!
Shen Tang waved his hand and asked everyone to sit down, "Thank you for your hard work! After returning this time, you have made great achievements again! Li Duo, I'm afraid it won't be long before your position as the doctor of the Ministry of Rites will be moved again!"
"Everything is your fault, I just took advantage of it!"
Li Duo said with a wry smile, the last time he was sent as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin and this time he was sent as an envoy to Dali, they were basically just going through the motions. Shen Tang had already done what they had to do, and they were just taking the credit for their coming here.
If they were the only ones who came, even Li Duo himself knew that such conditions would never be negotiated.
"Thank you for your hard work, I am ashamed of you!"
Everyone said respectfully.
Officials only do it for fame and fortune! But now that Shen Tang can bring benefits to them, they are naturally willing to obey Shen Tang! This time when they go back, just relying on the word "Sui Coin", every one of the envoys counts. They are definitely all meritorious! Even if Shen Tang takes the main credit, they have completed this gold-plated journey perfectly!
"There is no need to say more about the rest! When we return to the Song Dynasty, I will treat you to a drink! The next step is the most critical time! We have succeeded in the first step, and we must not be rude in the next step!"
"We will all obey your orders!"
On the second day, Gao Liangcheng came to Wuhua Building to meet Shen Tang again. However, this time there was no medical officer accompanying him, but he only brought a lot of nourishing medicinal materials.
"How's it going? Is it getting better?"
Sitting in the room, Gao Liangcheng said to Shen Tang with a smile.
Shen Tang was leaning on the bed, "Thank you, Prime Minister Lao, there is no serious problem. You will be fully recovered in about two or three days!"
"It's a good time for the Prime Minister to come here today. Shen Tang wants to trouble the Prime Minister about something!"
"Just say it!"
"Shen Tang wants to send a letter to Qiongbu Prefecture, but the fastest way is to go directly to the north! Therefore, I want the Prime Minister to send a bodyguard to escort one or two, but I don't know if it is convenient or not!"
Shen Tang's words made Gao Liangzhi happy, "Hahaha, it's just a trivial matter, it can be done at any time!"
"Of course the sooner the better!"
Shen Tang said, "Li'er, go prepare the pen and ink!"
"Then you prepare first, and when it's ready, just ask someone to tell me!"
Gao Liangcheng hesitated for a moment, then stood up and left.
But Shen Tang waved his hand and said, "Your Excellency, please wait a moment. Shen Tang will write a letter immediately, and then you can just send someone to escort him!"
"good!"
Gao Liangcheng is naturally willing!
Not long after, Li'er brought a pen and ink, and Murong Yu helped Shen Tang get down from the bed, holding it high to one side! Without any hesitation, he started writing directly.
Gao Liangcheng felt impatient, turned his head slightly and glanced at it, only to see the letter written, "...Please King Qiongdu immediately appease the tribes of Qiongbu Prefecture, and do not hinder the harmony between the Song Dynasty and Dali. Regarding the matter, I will inform Your Majesty personally..."
"call!"
Gao Liangcheng couldn't help but feel relieved. As long as he had Shen Tang's letter, the crisis in Qiongbu Prefecture would be temporarily resolved, and he would be able to free up his hands to deal with the various tribes in eastern Yunnan.
After writing, he printed it and let it dry. Li'er took it and sealed the book! And, Xin Qiji was attracted.
"General Xin, please send a capable person to deliver this letter directly to King Qiongdu of Qiongbu Prefecture! The Prime Minister will send someone to escort you, so go directly north immediately.
In addition, let the messenger carry your official seal! If you encounter soldiers and horses from Qiong Prefecture attacking Jianchang Prefecture, directly order them to stay where they are, and do not have any further disputes with the tribes of Jianchang Prefecture in Dali..."
"I will obey your orders!"
"Xiangguo, I'm done!"
Gao Liangcheng responded immediately, "Why should you and I be so polite about such a trivial matter? The Prime Minister immediately sent out the Royal Yulin Guards and asked them to escort the messenger north. There will never be any mistakes."
Of course Gao Liangcheng will pay attention to such a crucial letter.
After saying that, he said goodbye to Shen Tang directly and went back to arrange the Yulin Guards.
The letter was quickly sent away, and Gao Liangcheng also began to mobilize troops and generals, preparing to go to the Shanchan Mansion area to intimidate the tribes in eastern Yunnan! Naturally, Shen Tang and others were happy to have their time at ease. The simple compensation had been obtained, and Shen Tang was delayed again. After one day, he was "recovered from his serious illness", and then he led Long Li'er and Murong Yu to have a good time in Dali.
In the hall of the outer courtyard, Li Duo and others were discussing the next matter. At this moment, a guard came to report, "Master Li, please see Wang Haoran, the Qingping official!"
Li Duo's eyes lit up, "Please come quickly!"
Then, he turned to everyone and said, "Zhang Bin will stay for now, and everyone else will retreat!"
After everyone left, Wang Haoran entered the hall under the guidance of the guards not long after!
"How come Mr. Wang has time to come to my place!"
Li Duo hurriedly saluted to greet him, "Zhang Bin, why don't you serve tea with Mr. Wang quickly?"
The two sat down and drank tea for a while before Wang Haoran asked with a smile, "Master Li, I am here because I have something to ask you!"