Ever since he saw Jia Qing appear at the banquet, Gao Zhisheng had an ominous premonition. Now the topic finally turned to himself. Gao Zhisheng's heart was also entangled. When Duan Silian said, there is only one woman in the royal family. To be married, Gao Zhisheng immediately thought of Duan Su. At that time, Gao Zhisheng was Duan Silian's best friend. The two of them often interacted with each other. At that time, Gao Zhisheng often went to Duan Silian. He even had a secret love with Duan Su. Later, of course, military affairs became more important. . Even if there is an affair between children, it is buried in the heart. This time when Gao Zhisheng came to Yangju City, he originally thought that good things were coming, but unexpectedly a bucket of cold water was poured on him.

Gao Zhisheng felt a little annoyed. He saw Jia Qing shaking his head again. He said angrily: "Whatever I do about this matter, I will obey the Holy Father's will. There is no need for outsiders to talk too much." After that, he looked towards the middle. Duan Silian, who was sitting, looked over. At this moment, Duan Silian was staring at Gao Zhisheng. It was said that Gao Zhisheng's rise to a high position meant he could deceive his master. He was also doubtful in his heart. If it were said that Gao Zhisheng was a man of merit back then, but after all, he is now a The king of the country cannot tolerate two tigers on one mountain. How could he be willing to split Dali, which is not big in the first place, into two parts?

Seeing Gao Zhisheng turn to him, Duan Silian coughed and covered up his scrutinizing gaze. He said coldly: "Since these two have come to Dali and offered good advice, there is no need to distinguish between inside and outside. If it is for the country of Dali, is the Prime Minister willing? Coming in person."

At this moment, Gao Zhisheng suddenly felt that the Duan Silian in front of him was very strange. Is this still the royal friend he used to be with often? This man was wearing a crown and a dragon robe. His face was indifferent. The person he wanted to marry was his sister. Now he wants to exchange the lifelong happiness of his sister Duan Su for the stability of his throne. At this moment, Gao Zhisheng has not fully thought that there is something about sending him as an envoy and testing him. He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, think twice. If Tubo really has entanglements with the Song Dynasty. If there is a dispute on the border, it will be difficult for Dali to take care of himself."

Duan Silian snorted coldly: "Don't forget, Prime Minister Gao. Although it is very risky for me to marry the emperor's sister, it is for the sake of the people of Dali. If Jia Qing's strategy is really effective, even if Dali does not reap the benefits of the fishermen, at least Wang Panghe Even Ali Gu will not use force against Dali. For the time being, Dali’s safety can be guaranteed.”[

"Your Majesty, this plan is impossible."

Jia Qing retorted: "Prime Minister, what can't you do? His Majesty Dali sacrificed his brother-sister relationship for the sake of Dali. Does the Prime Minister have any personal relationship? Or does the Prime Minister also know that Wang Pang is arrogant, so he doesn't dare to take this trip?" .”

Xuan Qing pulled Jia Qing: "Master Jia, I think the Prime Minister is already very comfortable in Baiya and doesn't want to wade into this muddy water. Your Majesty and the Prime Minister have a deep love for each other. Didn't your Majesty just say that? In case of Dali What's the matter..."

Gao Zhisheng stared at these two people, his teeth clenched. If you two were not making bad ideas, the emperor would not have thought of this.

The atmosphere at the banquet suddenly became tense. Duan Silian knew Gao Zhisheng very well. He sighed softly and said: "Well, Prime Minister, since you don't want to do this, forget it. I will send someone else today. Let me practice this feast with you. After you return to Baiya, you can manage and guard the country well. I also remember the wishes of our king and ministers that you have assisted me for many years."

These words were like a soft knife. Gao Zhisheng knew that he would not agree. Let alone Baiya. He might not be able to get out of Yangju City. And even if something happened to him, Miss Duan Su would not be able to escape. The destiny of man as a chess piece.

Thinking of this, Gao Zhisheng suppressed his blush and gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, God can tell me that I am loyal to you. Since it is a practice, then I will not go back to Baiya and go directly to Yongzhou."

What Gao Zhisheng said was also out of anger. He only brought a few guards and two personal maids with him to Yangju City this time. But since he was already angry, he would fight to the end. At this moment, he looked at the emperor whom he was trying to protect. He is so suspicious of himself, and he has to give away the woman he likes with his own hands. There is nothing he can do about it, even if he wants to kill him. Maybe this is his fate. It is also a bad fate. Thinking of this, Gao Zhisheng is completely despairing.

Just like Yan'er said, Gao Zhisheng came to Yongzhou to present gifts out of anger. He arrived many days earlier than Wang Pang. Firstly, Dali was relatively close to Yongzhou. Secondly, Wang Pang was delayed many days by going to Yangzhou and Linchuan. At this time, Jia Qing had already gone to Tubo. He did not go back to Dali directly after returning from Tubo. Instead, he sneaked to Yongzhou. This was Gao Zhisheng's past experience. At this moment, he was following Zhang Ping and Wu Ling at full speed. Go to Songshou County.

Songshou County has been very lively these days. Officials from Yongzhou and Wangbang, as well as businessmen from all over the country who heard about the news, have come here one after another. There are many large and small management stations in the small county. The restaurants and inns were full of people. Li Cong, the governor of Songshou County, was even more busy. On the one hand, he organized manpower to pay attention to the order of the county. On the other hand, he prepared a strong formation to welcome Wang Pang, the new prince who wanted to build a wharf in Songshou County. .

When they arrived at the city gate of Songshou County, Zhang Ping felt a little more relaxed. He kept staring at Gao Zhisheng all the way. If this kid ran back to Dali halfway, he would not be able to explain to the prince. As soon as they entered the city, they were blocked by the city gate. The guards stopped us. A guard came forward and said, "These guys, the government has an order. There are many people coming and going in the city. Please dismount."

It turns out that Songshou County is a remote old city. The roads in the city are relatively narrow. So many foreigners suddenly came. And senior officials from the state capital also came. The people in the city came out to watch the fun. The prefect of Songshou County was worried that the horsemen would accidentally hit each other. A passerby was injured. So this order was issued.

No matter how impatient Gao Zhisheng was, he could not break the rules of the government. The three of them jumped off their horses and led the horses through the city gate. As soon as they entered the city, they saw the city was bustling with people coming in and out of Songshou County. This small city was They were packed so much that they couldn't walk fast even if they wanted to. It was like going to a temple fair and following the crowd.

Wu Ling chuckled and greeted Zhang Ping: "Brother Zhang, have you seen it? Wherever our prince goes, it will be so lively."

Zhang Ping returned: "That's it. Look at the notice board next to the city gate, why there are so many people surrounding it."

The two people were talking to Gao Zhisheng, one on the left and the other on the right. Gao Zhisheng also looked along where Zhang Ping said. "Let's take a look. Maybe it's some new idea from the prince." Wu Ling suggested.

"How about, let's go see the prince first." Gao Zhisheng wanted to see Wang Pang as soon as possible, so he urged.

"Then why are you anxious? We have arrived at Songshou County now. Look at so many people on the road. We can't go fast even if we want to..." Wu Ling said carelessly.

Zhang Ping also wanted to know what was written on the notice: "The Prime Minister and I will rest on the roadside for a while. You can go and have a look. Come back and tell us." Although he had already entered the city, Zhang Ping also saw that Gao Zhisheng was sincerely looking for Wang. But at this time, he didn't think of anything wrong. While talking, the three of them walked to the roadside under a big tree. Wu Ling tied up his horse and pushed his way towards the crowd near the notice board.[

Gao Zhisheng took off the water bag hanging on the saddle and drank a few sips. He looked at the crowd and saw that there was no one who had returned from martial arts. Gao Zhisheng turned to look at Zhang Ping and asked: "This general seems to be following the King of Zhennan. You don’t have a short time with me.”

Zhang Ping bared his teeth and said with a smile: "That's right. We have been following our prince for a long time."

"Oh." Gao Zhisheng said oh.

"Prime Minister of Dali, I think you also have something to say. If you have anything, just ask directly. Our prince has nothing to keep confidential."

"Well, then let me ask you whether your prince's late wife is really similar to the one in my painting. How did his late wife die because of something wrong?"

Zhang Ping looked at Gao Zhisheng curiously. The Dali Prime Minister was also a bit gossipy. However, the things he asked about were not Wang Pang's affairs. Zhang Ping nodded: "The faces are somewhat similar. The age is naturally on the painting. We are young and have a very good relationship with each other. It is a pity. We followed the prince on a mission to the Liao Kingdom. When we came back, we were sent to support Goryeo before we returned to the capital. When we came back, my wife was at the mansion. He died in a strange fire. And even the baby doesn’t know where he went.”

Although Gao Zhisheng had already listened to Wang Pang's story, he did not tell it in such detail. Hearing this, Gao Zhisheng couldn't help but wonder to himself: Could it be that Wang Pang was also framed? He then asked, "Then why didn't he return to the capital at that time?" .Go and support Korea again.”

"We also want to go back. But the court has decrees not to allow us to go back. So our prince didn't even see his wife for the last time."

Hearing this, Gao Zhisheng felt a pity in his heart: "Oh, why do you want to aid Goryeo? Goryeo is not a neighboring country of the Song Dynasty."

When Zhang Ping saw Gao Zhisheng say this, the chatter box suddenly opened up. He said angrily: "That's right. But at that time, the Japanese slaves were fighting against Goryeo. Goryeo asked me, the Song Dynasty, for help. The court sent the prince to go, but he refused. He sent troops. Later, the prince borrowed soldiers from the Liao Kingdom and helped Goryeo fight the Japanese slaves."

Gao Zhisheng thought to himself, there are so many things here. Just when he was about to ask something, he saw Wu Ling coming back sweating profusely. "Hey, let me tell you, our prince is really successful."

"What's wrong?" Gao Zhisheng and Zhang Ping asked at the same time.

"Our prince moves so fast. You see, he only arrived one day earlier than us. Now he is taking action. The bidding notices have been posted. You don't know. Those who read the notices are like crazy. They are talking about it. Not to mention, they are all preparing to bid..." Wu Ling wiped his sweat and said with a smile.

Zhang Pinggang led the horse and said as he walked: "What does the prince invite for tenders?"

Wu Ling replied: "There are many projects for bidding: the notice said that a new city will be built between here and the dock. This will build city walls, and there will be unified planning of houses in the new city, as well as drilling wells and paving roads. Each of these items is subject to bidding. In addition, there are also construction sites and docks. Guess who is responsible for these things. My master is the general manager. And the new Li Jie is the deputy general manager. Haha." After he finished speaking, he smiled proudly. To this day, Wu Ling is still used to calling He Xingyuan Master.

Gao Zhisheng was even more confused. Isn't the master of this guard a guard? Why did Wang Pang let the guards be responsible for repairing the city and paving the road? They couldn't move fast anyway. He hurriedly asked: "This general, what on earth is this?" Call for tenders."

Wu Ling raised his head and laughed loudly and said: "You don't know something, Prime Minister. This bidding is our prince's idea. If the local government wants to build a project, it will post a notice on the project. Then whoever has the ability to do the project will... What to do and how much money is needed are listed. Then the person in charge of the matter will make a comparison. Whoever submits the best plan and spends the least money will entrust the work to whoever does it. In this way, the government will spend the most money. How much money was spent and where it was spent. There was an explanation to the court. Our prince also said what kind of projects the government was doing to build bridges and pave roads. All the money spent was the people's tax money. So the people were clear-sighted and no one dared to be greedy. Taken a bribe."

"Good, good, great." Gao Zhisheng said three good words in a row. He thought to himself. Judging from the things Wang Pang did, he was definitely not the greedy, lustful and warlike person they said. How could a person who cares about the people be a militant? Gao Zhisheng became more and more certain that he was right to come to Wang Pang.
Chapter completed!