"Lao Jiu is going to Jiaozhou? Today?"
All the princes were surprised when they received the news because there was no news about it.
Almost all the princes rushed towards the south gate of Kyoto after hearing the news.
Everyone still has some political consciousness.
Since the news of King You's departure from the capital has not been spread, this means that it was deliberately arranged by the father.
Naturally, they didn't know how to publicize it, so they all hurried over silently.
Whether it's a show or sincerity, you must be present at this time, otherwise, it will leave a bad impression in the heart of the father.
What's more, Lao Jiu's departure from Kyoto means that everyone has one less opponent, and they have to thank Lao Jiu for his example.
Kyoto South Gate.
Li Zhao quietly arrived at the south gate with his thousand Youwang guards and countless servants, chariots and horses.
"Your Highness!" Wu Diao Si's voice sounded outside the carriage, "Your Highness the Crown Prince and the others have arrived."
Li Zhao opened the curtain and immediately stepped out of the carriage with a look of emotion on his face. He apologized and saluted them: "Zhao, I have met all of you, royal brothers."
Everyone headed by the prince came over with a look of reluctance.
Li Zhao greeted them politely, and when they knew that Li Zhao was going to Jiaozhou, they felt a little sympathetic.
"What exactly does the father want to do?"
The prince and others were very confused. The place in Jiaozhou was too complicated and the water was too deep. Lao Jiu would have been tricked to death in the past.
What if he can't stand it anymore and wants to run back to the capital?
The prince and others were quite happy at first, but after learning that Li Zhao was going to Jiaozhou, they couldn't help but feel worried.
Li Zhao saw all this and couldn't help but want to laugh.
"Lao Jiu!" The fourth prince took the initiative to speak: "It's extremely dangerous to go to Jiaozhou, so you have to be careful. I have nothing to give as a brother, so just accept it."
The prince and others' eyes brightened, and they all came closer.
The gifts from the fourth prince are really many.
"Five hundred taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, three hundred shi of corn, one hundred and ten shi of white rice, three thousand pieces of cloth, fifty cattle..."
Li Zhao's eyes were slightly red, he looked at the fourth prince and said: "Brother Four Emperors, such a great gift, my dear brother..."
"You and I are both brothers, not to mention that the Jiaozhou you are going to is not a kind place. I'm afraid these things won't help you." The fourth prince looked worried.
This is not because he is acting, but because he is really worried.
On the one hand, he was worried that Li Zhao would not be able to play with that group of people, and on the other hand, he was worried that Li Zhao would come back before he had even stayed for a month.
He didn't dare to think about it, so anyone who could support Li Zhao would not be stingy.
Seeing this, the prince also said: "Old Jiu, I have also prepared something for you..."
The other princes immediately went to collect the gift list, and they all understood the plans of the prince and the fourth prince.
You have to give a gift, and you have to give the best gift.
To let Lao Jiu go on the road without any worries, he must stay in Jiaozhou and not come back.
Li Zhao didn't expect that the royal brothers were so generous and gave so much that he couldn't help but want to laugh, but he still held it back.
Although the imperial brothers were afraid that he would not be able to hold on and come back, was it not because of selfish motives?
He did not expose it. After a deep brotherly love, Li Zhao accepted numerous generous gifts and marched slowly towards the south of the city under the "reluctant" eyes of his royal brothers.
With all this money and supplies, Li Zhao felt that no matter how poor he was, he should be able to compete with the local wealthy nobles?
He wants to be a prince who waits for death, but others may not be willing to have multiple managers above their heads.
"Your Highness, what are you looking at?" Wu Diao Si asked.
Li Zhao traveled in a low-key manner, not even flying the royal palace's flag, because he didn't want to attract anyone's attention.
It looks like an ordinary team, with well-equipped equipment at best.
"nothing."
Li Zhao made sure no one was coming, sighed, turned around and got into the carriage.
Originally, Li Zhao didn't bring many things, but after the royal brothers gave them to each other, the number of things he had to bring increased dozens of times, and the convoy was very long.
Technician No. 3 and Technician No. 8 were on his left and right sides, squeezing his shoulders and patting his back.
"The total gold is 5,500 taels, and the silver is 113,500 taels."
Li Zhao's eyes almost turned into the shape of silver coins.
Coupled with my own financial resources, I have hope for this day.
I didn’t count the rest, but it was still a huge profit.
However, Li Zhao couldn't help but have a headache when he thought about the destination of his trip.
Haikou, which I boasted about in front of Emperor Wu, was really difficult to handle.
Li Zhao knew very well that Emperor Wu might not have the intention to test his teachings.
In order to live a nourished and comfortable life in the future, he must also firmly control Jiaozhou in his hands.
Anyone who dares to disobey will be chopped off!
Food is the most important thing. Although the price of food is indeed not high now, and he has income from sugar, lobsters and bullfrogs, after all, the road has not been paved yet.
After Li Zhao threw the rest of the gift list to Xiao Hong, he rested his head on Xiao Qing's soft thigh and began to sleep.
As a lazy prince, laziness should be his main theme.
From the moment he left Kyoto, he could sit and never stand, and he could lie down and never sit.
The convoy suddenly stopped.
"Your Highness!"
"What's wrong?" Li Zhao woke up and looked at Wu Diao Si.
"I met a pair of masters and servants ahead, and they seemed to have been stopped by robbers."
"What? How long have you been out of the capital? Are you meeting bandits?"
"Um..." Wu Diao Si always felt that his prince's focus was a little off-center?
"Hurry up and leave. Your Highness, I am not the Holy Mother. Can anyone save me?" Li Zhao waved his hand and prepared to lie down.
When you go out to hang out, you have to be prepared to be robbed, especially in this era.
"Forget it, Li Bin, send a few people over to save people and follow them quickly."
"yes!"
Li Zhao continued to sleep soundly.
…
Prince Zhao's Mansion!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty... something bad is going to happen!"
Prince Zhao was practicing swordsmanship in the garden. He was unshakable every day. He looked at the housekeeper who hurried in and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Second Princess...Second Princess is missing!"
"What?" Prince Zhao took the knife and headed towards the inner courtyard.
When he saw "Zhao Jingru" standing aside, he struck with the knife in his hand.
Zhao Jingru was shocked and turned back, easily dodging the knife.
"ah?"
The housekeeper and others were stunned.
This...is this the second princess?
Prince Zhao's face turned dark. His eldest daughter was very weak. How had she ever practiced martial arts?
"Zhao Jingyun!"
"Dad!" Zhao Jingyun, pretending to be her sister, called out weakly.
"Kneel down!"
Zhao Jingyun immediately pinched her ears and knelt down obediently.
"Where are the people?"
"Who?" Zhao Jingyun stalled for time.
"You -" Prince Zhao was furious. He raised Zhou Zhong's knife and was about to attack, but the housekeeper stopped him firmly: "Master, you can't!"
As expected of Grandpa Butler, he just loves me, Zhao Jingyun thought to himself.
After snatching away Prince Zhao's knife, the old housekeeper handed over the whip and said: "Master, you use this!"
Zhao Jingyun: "???"
