Cheng Susu thought thoughtfully: "In this way, if we want to successfully implement the tea-horse mutual trade policy in this generation, we must send a few imperial envoys from Long Live Lord."
"It's just that after the Shangguan Yi case, there are fewer and fewer people available in the court!"
"I really want to find a few important ministers who can take charge of this matter. I'm afraid it's not a trivial matter!"
Cheng Xun glanced at his daughter with admiration: "Not bad!"
"Susu, you see clearly."
"The reason why I didn't rush to speak to His Majesty these past two days is because I was worried about this matter!"
"If it's absolutely necessary, I'll have to go there myself."
"That's definitely not possible!" Cheng Susu said subconsciously, "You are the Prime Minister of Liang Dynasty. How can you be the imperial envoy?"
"What's more, the southwest border area is uncivilized and the people's customs are fierce."
"It must be very dangerous for you to go like that!"
"You should think twice!"
Cheng Xun sighed helplessly.
How could he not know the problem Cheng Susu mentioned?
Just the tea-horse trade has an extremely important and far-reaching impact on the country of Daliang and the people of the world.
If there is a need to go there in person, Cheng Xun will definitely be obliged!
However, facing his daughter at this moment, Cheng Xun didn't want to say that much.
"Susu, in one month, it will be your wedding to Prince Rong."
"After marrying into the palace, you have to control your temper! Don't be so fickle anymore."
"But the prince respects and tolerates you enough to leave you to him, and dad is relieved!"
Cheng Susu blushed: "Dad!"
"What did you say!"
"My daughter is not as strong as you say!"
"If that's true, wouldn't my daughter become the most powerful woman in Daliang?"
At this point, the father and daughter looked at each other and smiled, and the gloom just now disappeared in an instant.
…
"Ah sneeze!"
"Ah sneeze!"
"Ah sneeze..."
Inside the reception hall of Dali Temple.
A few sudden sneezes made Song Huan a little confused.
I don’t know who is talking about me, so I can sneeze so many times in a row!
Song Huan picked up the hot tea on the table and was about to warm himself up when he was startled by the little guard who rushed in all the way.
"Report!"
"Your Highness!"
"He's caught!"
"So fast?" Song Huan perked up!
This Zhou Jue's work efficiency is very high!
In just half an hour, the person was found in the bustling city of Bianjing!
Song Huan immediately followed the guards out of the door and came all the way to the cell in the backyard of Dali Temple.
The little guard finally led Song Huan outside a cell with many twists and turns.
In front of the prison door, Zhou Jue was already waiting here.
"Your Highness, I have found the person!"
"This man's name is Hou San, he is the leader of the gang of thieves that the official mentioned before."
"If His Highness is looking for something, just ask him!"
Song Huan nodded and patted Zhou Jue on the shoulder with approval.
"Okay, I understand!"
Zhou Jue retreated knowing the current situation, and only Song Huan was left outside the cell.
Song Huan raised his eyes and looked at Hou San in the cell. He saw that he had thin arms and legs and a hairy face. He was really worthy of his surname.
I saw Hou San's eyes rolling around, like an uncle, lying on the thatch of the cell with his back stretched out.
You can tell at a glance that this is the first time he has been arrested and imprisoned in Dali Temple.
Going back to the cell should feel almost like going home!
After all, I really like being in it!
Hou San had never met Song Huan before. Seeing Song Huan's extraordinary bearing, and seeing Zhou Jue's respectful treatment of Song Huan, he knew that Song Huan's identity was not simple.
"My lord, I, Hou San, have been very honest recently!"
"Every day, apart from farming, I herd cattle, and I don't do anything like stealing chickens and dogs!"
"It's a little inappropriate for you to just let Mr. Zhou arrest me!"
Song Huan knew that although Hou San was a thief, he was more like an informant for the officers and soldiers of Dali Temple.
They have been dealing with Dali Temple all year round, and being arrested is a common occurrence.
The reason why they can escape safely every time is precisely because they regularly provide intelligence to Dali Temple.
Therefore, Dali Temple will also punish these people with small punishments and severe punishments, and turn a blind eye.
This kind of people are very clever. If you want them to talk, you must promise to give them some benefits!
But is Song Huan the kind of person who can let others take advantage of him casually?
Thinking of this, Song Huan made a cold expression and showed Hou San the black token he carried with him.
"While the envoy from the Xia Kingdom is on a mission, thieves are still rampant in the capital, and there are constant robberies!"
"The Holy One has been troubled by this matter for a long time and has made up his mind to completely eradicate the crowing of cocks and dogs and thieves in the capital."
"How many things have you, Hou San, stolen in the past two years, haven't you counted yet?"
"Today, you must pay the price for your actions!"
Seeing that Song Huan's expression was extremely serious and his whole body was exuding a suffocating sense of oppression, Hou San had no doubts about him and immediately believed that Song Huan was the Minister of Punishment sent by Emperor Liang.
Hou San was so frightened that he immediately got up and kowtowed to Song Huan as if he was pounding garlic.
"Sir, spare your life!"
"Sir, please spare my life!"
"Whatever the adults need from the little ones, the little ones will try their best to cooperate!"
"Please give me another chance to change my ways!"
"Youngster, I will definitely never do any sneaky things again!"
Song Huan said coldly: "Have you finally woken up now?"
"It's over!"
"Tomorrow at noon, you and the other ten thieves will be beheaded outside the Meridian Gate in public display!"
"Is there anything else you want to say?"
When Hou San heard that he was going to be beheaded, his lower body became so hot that he almost peed his pants!
"Please, sir, please let me go!"
"Although the villain is guilty, his crime will not lead to death!"
"As long as the adults want to know something, the villain will tell you everything!"
"But I beg you, sir, to spare the little man's life!"
Seeing that the threat was almost over, Song Huan said calmly: "So, I have something that I need to ask you for."
Hou San seemed to be a drowning man grasping at straws, and immediately raised his head eagerly: "What do you want to know, sir?"
"The villain must explain everything!"
Song Huan asked lightly: "Two months ago, Grand Master Shangguan Yi lost a book!"
"Did you or your colleagues steal this book?"
Upon hearing that this matter involved Shangguan Yi, Hou San immediately remained silent and showed hesitation.
He knew that Shangguan Yi was now Daliang's biggest sinner!
Now that he was rashly arrested by Dali Temple, the Minister of Punishment suddenly asked about what happened two months ago.
It seems that this matter must not be a good thing!
Never admit it hastily!
Thinking of this, Hou San shook his head like a rattle.
"I don't know, I don't know!"
