Since you plan to be this Wei Xiaobao, you have to learn to be as cunning as Wei Xiaobao. You can't make your intentions very obvious, and even make the other party think that you are a friend rather than an enemy. Only in this way can you stab him in the back.
"hey-hey!"
Shao Xi couldn't help laughing when he thought of this.
Tao Qingyun looked at Shao Xi's evil smile and didn't understand what Shao Xi was laughing at for a moment. However, Old Wu next to him could tell at a glance that there was something bad in this kid's belly again, and he might have some evil intentions. , couldn't help but curled his lips and shook his head.
"Master Tao, let me ask you some personal things about them. For example, what are the personal preferences of the young emperor Zhao Hongjin of Southern Zhao and the prime minister of Han, the generals, or what do they like? Tell them about their tempers. Once I understand it thoroughly, it will be easier for me to do things after I go there."
"This official just heard it from hearsay. I don't know if it is accurate. I heard that the young emperor of Southern Zhao is very fond of all kinds of novelties in our Central Plains. As long as they are made by our Central Plains, the little emperor always gets They are all treasures, ranging from clay figurines and dough figures to ships and houses. In short, he is very fond of crafts and products from all walks of life in the Central Plains."
"Oh? Then he must also be interested in my yarn-making craftsmanship in the Central Plains? I brought a batch of high-quality Qinghaiziyun yarn on this trip, which is one of the most famous yarns in Jiangnan. If he saw it, what would he do? Aren’t you going to love it so much that you can’t put it down?”
Tao Qingyun patted his thigh and said excitedly: "Master Shao, you are so wise! I don't know if the little emperor likes the batch of cloud yarn you brought, but I can say with certainty that his sister Princess Haizhu You will definitely like it. Zhao Hongmian, Princess Haizhu of the Southern Zhao Kingdom, has loved the silk yarn spinning of our Central Plains since she was a child. The batch of high-quality cloud yarns you brought on this trip will definitely be favored by the princess. No matter whether the little emperor likes it or not, as long as If the princess likes it, the little emperor will be happy. Because the brother and sister are twins, the little emperor loves the princess as much as he loves his own siblings. If you make the princess happy this time, then the little emperor will definitely be happy, then what? It’s all easy to talk about.”
Shao Xi's head buzzed.
Holy shit! I was only thinking about Kangxi and Obai, and I was thinking about being Wei Xiaobao. Why the hell did I forget that there was Princess Jianning? If this little girl's movie looks like that of Princess Jianning, I will suffer. It can't be such a coincidence, right?
"Uh--! Mr. Tao, I wonder who the Princess Haizhu you mentioned is? Is she a wild, willful, naughty and funny little girl? Please tell the truth."
Tao Qingyun was a little confused by Shao Xi's question, wondering why Master Shao was asking about this princess? Could it be that he is interested in Princess Haizhu? Ordinarily it shouldn’t be! These two people must have never met, how could they have such an idea?
But looking at the solemn and nervous expression on Shao Xi's face, I felt that this adult must have something important related to Princess Haizhu.
Little did he know that Shao Xi was afraid of meeting the 2.0 version of Princess Jianning. Then Wei Xiaobao, the 2.0 version of him, would suffer a lot. That was a little devil from hell.
"As far as I know, Princess Haizhu is a bit willful, but not unruly, naughty but not funny. She is no different from an ordinary princess. She is just a little bit squeamish because she was doted on by her father and brother since she was a child."
"Oh! That's not bad, not bad!"
Shao Xi patted his little heart with some relief, thankful that he was lucky.
"Sir, is it possible that Princess Haizhu is also an important target of your mission? As far as I know, Princess Haizhu is not yet married, and the little emperor of Southern Zhao is currently making arrangements to recruit a consort for her."
As soon as Shao Xi heard this, he knew that Tao Qingyun must have misunderstood, and quickly explained: "Oh, Mr. Tao, don't get me wrong, I'm asking about her because if she has a close relationship with the little emperor of Nan Zhao, I will start with her." It is easy to get close to the little emperor of Southern Zhao, but you also know that some things are not convenient to deal with head on, so you need to find some weaknesses."
"Master Shao is really wise. Since it's not easy to attack the little emperor of Southern Zhao, he might as well attack his sister. After coaxing his sister, he can also capture the brother. Everything will be easier to handle."
Shao Xi nodded. The truth is indeed true, but Tao Qingyun's words are a bit wrong. It seems that he is still referring to that matter.
"Um... Mr. Tao, let's talk about the Prime Minister and the General! What do these two people like in their daily lives? Or what do they like?"
Tao Qingyun thought for a while and said: "The Prime Minister can be regarded as a wise minister. It is said that he likes to read some classics and history books, often discusses politics with others, and is quite interested in the governance of the Central Plains. He has always said If the people of Southern Zhao can have the great wisdom of scholars from the Central Plains and govern Southern Zhao as they govern the Central Plains, then the prosperity of Southern Zhao will be just around the corner."
"Well! It seems that my philosophy of governance in the Central Plains has not only affected the people of the Central Plains, but also this small country in a peaceful corner has been so greatly affected. The contribution of my mentor is not small!"
Tao Qingyun asked in slight surprise: "Oh? Lord Shao's mentor? I wonder which great scholar is Lord Shao's mentor?"
Shao Xi said with pride: "My mentor is Mr. Bai Dinggong, a famous scholar in Kyoto. In addition, Mr. Liu Xingzhai is also my senior. These two gentlemen have discussed governance with me in Kyoto."
When Tao Qingyun heard what Shao Xi said, his face was full of surprise. He quickly stood up and bowed deeply to Shao Xi. He said respectfully: "I didn't expect Master Shao to be the disciple of two famous people in the world. It is really disrespectful to lower the official. That old man Bai Mr. Liu and Mr. Liu are the people that Xiaguan admires the most in his life. Although the two gentlemen’s theories of governance are different, they both aim to create a peaceful and prosperous age and benefit the people all over the world. ambitions and ideals.”
All right! Another ambitious young man who cares about the world, has ideals and ambitions. Ah, no! This guy can only be considered middle-aged aspiring now.
"Then the Prime Minister of Southern Zhao Kingdom can be easily dismissed. It would be nice to chat more with him about governance. Anyway, I will chat with my mentor the same way I talked with him at the beginning, and I will do what he likes."
At this time, Tao Qingyun had begun to envy the Prime Minister of Southern Zhao State in his heart. He could talk about world governance with the disciples of Mr. Bai and Liu. Even he himself did not dare to imagine that he would have such an opportunity. Now, But it gave Han Zeng an advantage.
"As for the general Fu Zuoliang, his favorite thing in his life is weapons. Whether it is swords, spears, halberds, or clubs, as long as they are used by martial arts practitioners, he regards them as treasures."
Shao Xi's head hurt when he heard this. He likes weapons? I also like weapons! I can't give him the weapons I have on me, right? The two soft swords on his body can be said to be magical weapons in this world. How can they be given to him? The soft gold coils on his body and the dragon-horned lizard gloves on his hands couldn't be given away to him.
Shao Xi turned around in his mind and couldn't figure out what to give to Fu Zuoliang.
Tao Qingyun looked at Shao Xi's expression and guessed that it was probably the gift that had caused him trouble, so he smiled and asked Shao Xi: "Your Excellency, are you worried about this gift? Do you think that there are more weapons in this world?" Ten million? There are really not many people who can give it to Fu Zuoliang. He has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and has been leading troops all year round. He naturally has very high requirements for weapons, and he does not look down on ordinary weapons."
Shao Xi sighed and said helplessly: "That's right! It's hard to find magic weapons in this world. Even if they can get them, they all want to keep them for themselves. How can anyone easily give away magic weapons to others? Even if they can find them, they still want to keep them for themselves. A gift is also a gift to a close friend, how can it be given to a stranger?"
Tao Qingyun mysteriously whispered to Shao Xi: "Sir, I have a magic weapon in my hands, which may be of some use during your mission."
"ah?"
Shao Xi looked at Tao Qingyun in front of him with incredible eyes. Although the guy in front of him had dark skin and a strong physique, he didn't look like a martial artist! How could he have a magical weapon in his hand? Could it be that I made a mistake?
"Is Master Tao also a martial artist? Why do you have good weapons in your hands?"
Tao Qingyun smiled awkwardly and said in a low voice: "Xiaoguan has always thought that he is an honest official and has been a pure man in his life, but this is the only thing that has always made him feel ashamed. To be honest, Lord Shao, two years ago A group of bandits appeared in the nearby mountains. Xianguan led troops to encircle and suppress the bandit leader. After the bandit leader was put to death, Xianguan saw that his sword was very rare, so he fell in love with it and stayed. Although Xianguan was not a martial artist. , but I couldn't help myself when I saw such a treasure. This incident was a stain in Xiaguan's life, which made Xiaguan annoyed for a long time. Now that Xianguan dedicates this precious sword to you, to help you serve the country, it can be regarded as making up for it. Please forgive Mr. Shao for the mistake I made back then, and please forgive me for my confusion back then.”
Frankness, sincerity, and being able to correct mistakes when you recognize them are the first words that come to Shao Xi's mind.
Facing someone like Tao Qingyun, Shao Xi really couldn't blame him.
A person who is so honest as an official, even personally led people to the mountains to suppress bandits. He just saw an object he liked and kept it in his hands for two years, but he still felt so guilty and took the initiative to hand it over. What does this mean? Big mistake? Compared with Zhao Huajun from Yujiang County, is this still a big deal?
"Master Tao, we are not saints, how can we make mistakes? You just met something you like, so there is nothing wrong with staying here. Originally, you were the one who led the expedition to the mountain to suppress the bandits. Naturally, the thing captured was What's wrong with keeping your spoils for yourself? Mr. Tao, please don't blame yourself for this. On the contrary, I admire Mr. Tao very much. If every local official is like you, the world will definitely be like Haiyan. The river is clear, the country is peaceful and the people are safe.”
When Tao Qingyun heard what Shao Xi said, he was both grateful and moved. It was obvious that he had made a mistake due to greed, but he never expected that Mr. Shao could be so tolerant and considerate. Instead of blaming himself, he offered words of comfort.
"Now I finally know why Mr. Shao is able to achieve the rank of fourth grade inspector at such a young age. Not only is Mr. Shao resourceful and resourceful, but he is also generous, open-minded and open-minded. I really admire him. Your Excellency, please accept it." I pay my respects to you."
With that said, Tao Qingyun stood up again and saluted Shao Xi, who quickly supported him.
"Master Tao doesn't need to be so polite. I wonder what the name of that sword Master Tao is talking about? It makes Master Tao like it so much."
"That precious sword has a red gold handle and a fine steel blade. It's called the Red Tiger Bite Silver Sword."
Some people died, but not completely...
