The woman asked for three sets of clothes and asked Haitang and the others to change them. After Haitang was able to use her inner strength, the four of them quietly left the courtyard.
The woman had been paying attention to the movements outside in fear. When she heard the sound that had gone away, her body became weak and she collapsed on the ground.
"Let's go, where are we going? It's not necessarily safe in the mountains!" The woman looked at the silver bag on the ground. The money in it was something that people like them would never be able to earn in their lifetime.
However, in such troubled times, money is the least valuable.
But Bai Ling's words gave the woman some hope. Perhaps leaving was really the only way out for their family.
only……
How can a woman be so cruel when she thinks about her husband who has become a poisonous person?
Bai Ling didn't know the woman's struggles, and it was impossible for him to devote all his energy to helping everyone who was suffering.
The four masters and servants, under the protection of Haitang, quickly left from a secret passage discovered by Bai Ling.
Naturally, the journey could not go smoothly. In order to let everyone leave safely, Haitang killed more than one person, and his actions were unprecedentedly ruthless.
After leaving the territory of Nanwan Kingdom, only a few people dared to rest.
Unable to use space, Bai Ling ran away for so long for the first time, almost ten hours, and no one had much rest.
If Bai Ling hadn't secretly put food and water in the bag, they probably wouldn't have been able to make it this far.
The four of them collapsed on the ground without any image, and even Haitang was exhausted and sweating profusely.
"You guys should keep these banknotes separately. When you return to the Eastern Han Dynasty, you will split up. Don't let your idea be safe." Bai Ling took out a stack of banknotes and stuffed them directly into Haitang's hands, asking them to divide them among themselves.
"Remember, when something happens, your own life safety comes first."
"Master, won't you go back?" Haitang stood up and asked nervously.
"I still have things to do. I have to meet up with some people, so I won't go with you. After all, you have stayed in Nanwan Country for a while. I'm afraid that if you follow me, you will be easily noticed." Bai Ling
He tilted his head and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it's not that easy to catch me."
Haitang still wanted to persuade her, but when Bai Ling winked at her, she shut her mouth.
Without counting the banknotes, he randomly divided them into three parts and gave them to the other two people. Haitang said coldly: "Don't say that we are traveling together. If you can't even go to the capital, don't come to see me in the future."
Ling Qing and Bai Zhong rarely had the same aggrieved expressions, but they both kept their mouths shut.
Bai Ling looked at the sky speechlessly, these two people... are really men!
Beichen Kingdom.
When attending a banquet hosted by the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Shangguan Yu donated a large sum of money, which was considered a lucky draw and allowed the aristocratic circle in Beijing to get to know this noble young master who wanted to do business in Beichen Kingdom.
Among them, the Minister of Hubu, the Young Master, had several private contacts with Shangguan Yu, hinting that he wanted to trade grain and cloth with Shangguan Yu.
Shangguan Yu understood that this was for military needs, but he agreed.
If the military supplies are used for proper purposes, Shangguan Yu will not interfere in any way.
But if Beichen Kingdom is involved with the person behind the scenes, Shangguan Yu will definitely transport this batch of grain and grass away.
What was unexpected was that after signing the agreement on the grain and grass sale, Prince Beichen actually invited Shangguan Yu.
Shangguan Yu specially asked Nian Xia to dress him up, and Shangguan Yu was sure that his appearance had changed fivefold before going to the restaurant for the appointment.
"The common people have met His Highness the Crown Prince." Shangguan Yu bowed his hands in salute, not trying to please or flatter him.
"You are the only one I have ever seen, a rather special businessman." Prince Beichen narrowed his fox eyes and looked at Shangguan Yu with a half-smile, but did not signal Shangguan Yu to take a seat.
"Since His Highness made the invitation privately, he must not be a stickler for etiquette. Although Cao Min is just a businessman, he never likes flattery. As long as the interests are not compromised, everything can be discussed." Shangguan Yu's words were clearly
It means something.
They are all smart people, so there is no need to explain everything clearly.
Prince Beichen looked at Shangguan Yu deeply and waved for him to sit down.
"I won't beat around the bush. With your ability, how much grain can you sell to Beichen? As long as you can afford the quantity, I can afford the money." Prince Beichen said bluntly.
"Although I am just a commoner, I have my own principles. I dare to ask the prince if he wants a large amount of food to start a war with the Eastern Han Dynasty or to improve people's livelihood?" Shangguan Yu played with the tea cup and locked his eagle eyes sharply on Beichen.
Prince.
Prince Beichen did not answer immediately. After a while, he asked: "What is the use of food? Does it have anything to do with you? As a businessman, you only care about profit. I can guarantee you that as long as you can provide food and grass, you will be able to do anything in Beichen Kingdom in the future."
You will never encounter any trouble when doing business.”
As for the opposite, Prince Beichen didn't finish what he said, he was just threatening Shangguan Yu in disguise.
"Can the dignified prince only threaten an ordinary person?" Shangguan Yu's expression remained unchanged, and there was even a bit of ridicule in his eyes.
Prince Beichen's beautiful fox eyes flashed with murderous intent, but only for a moment.
Shangguan Yu remained unmoved and did not take the threat from Prince Beichen seriously.
The two of them were in a stalemate for a cup of tea. Prince Beichen sneered: "I have never seen such a courageous businessman. Who are you? Or, who is behind you?"
"Below me are the people of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and behind me stands the Eastern Han Dynasty court." Shangguan Yu's official reply was indeed true.
The King of Han was an official of the Eastern Han Dynasty and also a common person.
Besides the emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, as long as he was not a traitor or a traitor, who else had a backer other than the imperial court?
Prince Beichen snorted coldly, "Since you are a member of the Eastern Han Dynasty, why do you need to trade grain with Beichen State? Even if I agree to you, the grain will be used for people's livelihood, then the grain produced by Beichen State can still be used.
When it comes to military supplies, don’t you understand such a simple truth?”
Shangguan Yu's men's movements froze, but they quickly adjusted.
"What I need is His Highness's promise. If the food and grass I provide does not allow the people to live a full life, but instead causes the two countries to go to war and causes the people to live in dire straits, then it will be my sin." Shangguan Yu said solemnly.
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"Okay, in view of your wishes, I can promise you that while you provide food and grass, Beichen will not take the initiative to go to war with Eastern Han." Prince Beichen promised.
"A gentleman makes a promise worth a thousand pieces of gold, and I believe that His Highness will keep his promise." Shangguan Yu raised his tea cup, "Instead of wine, I would like to offer a cup of tea to Your Highness."
After the two agreed on the amount of grain and the time for the transaction, Shangguan Yu said goodbye and left.
After Shangguan Yu walked out of the restaurant, Prince Beichen, who was standing by the window, told the secret guard: "Go and investigate this person, and you must find out his true identity."
At the same time, when Shangguan Yu got on the carriage, he ordered the secret guard who was already waiting in the carriage: "Go check on the crown prince of Beichen Kingdom. I don't want the information that has been obtained, but more secret information."
Since he wanted to thoroughly investigate the royal family of Beichen Kingdom, Shangguan Yu naturally had to go out to socialize every day.
Because Shangguan Yu was generous in his dealings and had business dealings with the government, he suddenly became a favorite among the rich and powerful's children.
To others, Shangguan Yu is not from the Beichen Kingdom, but he has relatives here, so he can be regarded as half a Beichen Kingdom person. The children of powerful people associate with him and are not afraid of being swayed by others.
"Brother Prince, is that you?" A voice that Shangguan Yu disliked came from, causing him to stop in his tracks.
However, no one noticed Shangguan Yu's movements, and they saw him getting into the carriage with quick steps.
Although Princess Ruyi didn't see Shangguan Yu's face, she would never mistake that figure from behind.
After trotting after the carriage, Princess Ruyi's eyes were filled with brilliance. She was not angry because of Shangguan Yu's departure, but seemed to be used to it. (To be continued)