Chapter 114: Return the Food Merchant
At this time, Wu Yanzong, who was down-to-earth and willing to work, had already begun to organize soldiers to build bridges. The cunning Wei Quanyou was naturally afraid of the prince's majesty. Even if the prince did not ask him to help, he would not dare to neglect him anymore.
He was slowing down for a while and then took the opportunity to prepare the wooden boards and chains. Li Jun ignored him at all. He didn't care when he should be careful. Now he is here to pretend.
If you like to do it, it will be my business even if you are exhausted.
Just look at the hand-off manager Wei Quanyou, like a shameless mouse, strolling by the river, moving wooden boards, and directing work. He looked very busy. He glanced at Li Jun from time to time to see if the prince had a good face.
That look is ridiculous.
However, he has been working in Taolin County for more than ten years and is pampered and has no fear of him.
He does nothing every day, he is a hand-off manager. He rarely even attends a church in the county government. Whenever there is a conflict in the county, he will ask the clerk to reconcile it and make up the matter.
Therefore, even if you are under the nose of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you can't pretend to be diligent for too long.
Now, before he could hold on for a long time, he panted and collapsed on the ground, unable to pull it up.
Li Jun, who had been sitting by the river bank and watching his series of performances, walked towards him gradually with a playful smile.
He picked up a wooden board of appropriate thickness and poked it to his shoulder.
"Hey, Magistrate Wei, what's wrong? Be basking in the sun!"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Wei Quanyou was shocked and immediately turned over and sat up.
If he accidentally tried too hard, he would flash his waist and make him hissing and suck.
Seeing his gray hair and pleated face, he must be in his fifties. It’s not easy. He has been performing for so long, but he has twisted his waist, so don’t get into any problems.
Li Jun squatted down and smiled, "Magistrate Wei, look, the sun is about to set, you are old, right? Go back home and rest."
"Hurry, go back!" Li Jun waved his hand impatiently, almost shoveling him away.
"Your Highness, I won't go back! I can still get up and work!" Wei Quanyou said as he insisted on standing up, and Li Jun quickly pressed him down.
"Look, look, you see, you're so tired, and you're still showing off!"
"You two come here and send your master back to the house!"
Li Jun gave orders to the servants behind Wei Quanyou. Those servants were not like Wei Quanyou. In order to maintain their official position, they insisted on acting here.
There is no reason for the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to not implement them. He took Master Wei away.
In this way, Wei Quanyou did not miss the last performance opportunity and shouted hurriedly: "Your Highness, I will hold a banquet in the mansion tonight. Your Highness must enjoy the scenery!"
As the servants walked further and further, his voice became farther and farther. Alas, Li Jun's ears and eyes were pure.
He had just relaxed a little, and a secret figure gradually leaned over.
Li Jun's sixth sense has always been very developed. From the gentle footsteps of this man, he judged that this was not someone he was familiar with.
He was prepared for his mind, and turned around suddenly, but scared the person behind him to death.
It was said that it was behind him, but in fact it was still a bit far away from him.
When Li Jun saw the iconic high hat, he recognized it. It turned out to be a big diner merchant.
This Dashi merchant has been following Tang Jun for a month. Although Li Jun didn't talk much to him, he also knew that his name was Ahan, and he was twenty-five years old this year, and he had a family in Dashi Country.
"What's wrong with you?"
The translator quickly took his seat and chatted.
"Your Highness, he said that according to the caravan's previous plan, Taolin County is one of the stations, and he wants to go into the city to find out the news."
This man was still thinking about this, and Li Jun looked at him with a smile. Overall, it was a problem to take him along the way, and it would be fine if he wanted to make a living by himself.
But how should he pass on his instructions to him?
I told him directly that if he was an ordinary merchant, he would be innocent and scared him away.
Besides, even if he is involved in military and national affairs, he may not be able to intervene even if he is found.
He thought for a moment and said, "If your news is accurate, of course I would like to let you go."
He also instructed the translator beside him: "There are all Tang people in this city. He doesn't understand Chinese and has no convenience in communication. You can follow him to the city to inquire. If you really find the whereabouts of the great cannibal, you will come back. If you don't find it, bring him back."
"Yes, my subordinates obey the order."
The translator explained Li Jun’s meaning to the big diners, and he immediately thanked him deeply, and his excitement was beyond words.
Li Jun greeted him a little and said, "You don't have to be polite, I have something to tell you."
"Prince, please tell me!"
"I hope that the next time the Dashi state-owned caravan arrives in my Tang Dynasty, I can appoint a few officials to come here, and it is best to be able to speak in your country. In this way, when the Tang Dynasty and Dashi communicate with each other, they can also make the business bigger. Even more in-depth cooperation can be considered."
Although the big diners have been pretending to be honest these days, he has definitely had many wise minds when he travels around the world.
He looked at Li Jun's kind-hearted eyes and guessed the meaning of the words of the Prince of Tang.
It is definitely not just literal. If you only want to do business, you will not specifically mention it at important moments before separation.
Is the prince trying to do any strategic cooperation?
If this were the case, it would be true to the king's wishes.
"I have understood the prince's intentions, but if I want to persuade the king to send an envoy, there must be a reason and a certificate."
Look at this sinister little look, Li Jun’s guess is indeed correct. This team of merchants is indeed carrying double tasks and entering the Tang realm.
He threw the bait a little, and the man took the bait. I really don't know what he is good about.
“This is easy to deal with.”
"As long as you can convince the King of Great Food to send a letter of abroad, I will definitely speak for you in the Tang court and ask my father to agree to your request for an audience."
"Is this true? Maybe the prince can give me a seal, at least let the king believe what I said."
Oh, this matter is difficult to deal with, and I need a certificate again. Li Jun found that in recent days, he has almost become a message distribution machine.
He looked around his outfit and saw what else could he give away.
It must be extremely precious, and it doesn't look like a fake, which can prove Li Jun's identity.
Seeing that he was in a dilemma, the big diner quickly came up with an idea.
"Prince, can you lend me the jade pendant on your fan?"
Fan, any fan, it’s cold this day, it’s time to burn the fire, so where is he carrying any fan?
Looking down, hey...
There was a round fan hanging under the jade set on his belt. He forgot when this was hung here.
Maybe it was because I only wore armor when I was in war in recent days, but I suddenly changed into my regular clothes today and I forgot about it.
Good, this kid probably has set his sights on him long ago.
"Okay! Take it!"
He happily handed him the jade pendant. The Dashi merchant put the jade pendant in his hand. It was warm and delicate, with excellent texture and fine workmanship. It was indeed produced by the royal family.
The blue-white jade body is full of fish, and the workmanship and quality are definitely not something that the craftsman in the country of Great Food cannot do.
As long as you have this thing in your hand, you will not be afraid that the king will not believe him.
In this way, you can wave goodbye. Ahhan finally made some politeness and thank the prince for his careful care these days.
Under the leadership of the translator, they rushed to Taolin County.
Chapter completed!