The teahouse owner looked at the copper pill on the table. He was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "This looks like just a copper pill. It's neither gold nor silver. I wonder what's so special about this thing?"
Shao Xi raised his hand and put the copper pill back into his bag, and said to the shopkeeper somewhat mysteriously: "This thing is not comparable to gold and silver. The shopkeeper only needs to tell the supplier that this thing comes from Zhiqiu Town, Pinggu County." , it’s just what they’ve been looking for.”
After hearing what Shao Xi said, the teahouse owner seemed to understand something. It seemed that the price Shao Xi paid for his trip to the Ghost Emperor's Mansion was not gold and silver, but something that the Ghost Emperor's Mansion was looking for. As for what it was It's not something you should know.
So he didn't ask any more questions, and just asked Shao Xi to check the life-killing cards again.
Shao Xi did not refuse, and handed the life-threatening sign to the shopkeeper. The teahouse shopkeeper took the life-threatening sign in his hand, turned it over and carefully checked it, and returned the sign to Shao Xi after confirming that it was correct.
He raised his hand and said politely: "Since the young master holds this card in his hand and can tell the origin of this tea, I am naturally willing to help, but the young master should also know that it will take some time to purchase the goods.
"Why don't you, sir, go back and wait for news after tasting tea today, and then come to the small tea house to taste tea again in a month, and then how about I introduce a tea lover to you?"
Shao Xi understood that the other party meant that his identity had basically been confirmed, but it would take some time for the news to be transmitted.
A month later, when he comes back, he can meet directly with the people from the Ghost Emperor's Mansion and discuss the matter in detail then.
In addition, the teahouse owner is also reminding Shao Xi that we can help you run your legs and we can also help you deliver messages, but you are here to discuss business with us, so this help cannot be in vain.
Shao Xi has been running outside for so long, so he may not understand much else, but he knows very well that there is no free lunch in this world.
All things that are said to be helping should give the other party some benefits, because no one helps in vain.
So he took out a banknote from his arms and put it on the table. He stood up and said, "The shopkeeper is willing to help. I'm really grateful. Then I'll go to your tea house in a month to taste tea with the tea lover introduced by the shopkeeper." Tea, if this business deal is concluded, I would like to thank you very much!"
The teahouse owner was not polite. He reached out and picked up the banknotes on the table. He opened it and took a look. There was a hundred gold coins, which was a thousand taels of silver!
As a person who was just an intermediary, the shopkeeper saw that Shao Xi was so generous and knew that what Shao Xi was going to discuss with the Ghost Emperor's Mansion this time must be a big deal.
So after putting the banknote in his arms, he quickly bowed his hand to Shao Xi and said, "Young Master only needs to go back and wait for the news. I will leave this matter to the younger one. I will come back in a month."
After saying that, the teahouse owner poured another cup of tea for Shao Xi. This cup of tea was meant to see off the guests.
Shao Xi stopped talking nonsense, bowed his hands to the shopkeeper, turned around and left the back hall, and the teahouse shopkeeper also followed him out.
After coming out, Shao Xi glanced at the guests drinking tea in the lobby.
The business of this tea house is indeed a bit deserted. There are only three people drinking tea in the lobby. I wonder if there are spies sent by Long Chitai among them?
After leaving the tea house, Shao Xi did not go anywhere else, but returned directly to Shuangxue Tower.
He had not seen Fu Biao when he came out of home before. He must have left Daliang City for Fengyang County with Long Qitai early in the morning.
This trip will take more than a month at least. I hope they don't make any mistakes during their trip. After all, Li Rui is his bargaining chip to control Yu Ji.
I have been running around in Kyoto for the past few days, and I have finally settled all the things at hand. Tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival on the ninth day of September. It was the time when I and Tang Ming agreed to make a deal with the Seven Sons of the Tang Clan at Wangyue Tower. days.
I don’t know what they would give me in exchange for the Nine Eyes Sky Stone?
Shao Xi was thinking like this all the way. He just returned to Shuangxue Tower and saw Liu Fu running out before he could get off his horse.
"Young Master, Young Master! Just now, the Ministry of Rites and the Palace sent people to send news that the envoy to Southern Zhao has returned to Daliang. Please come into the palace and explain clearly the affairs of this envoy to Southern Zhao with the Ministry of Rites.
"But when the messenger came, the young master happened to be away, so he left a message asking the young master to enter the palace as soon as he came back without any delay."
Shao Xi felt disgusted for a while. Ever since he returned to Daliang City, he hasn't stopped these days, running around here and there every day.
Finally, I only made a trip to Xinjing Tea House today, and I will go to Wangyue Tower tomorrow, but I have to enter the palace again before my feet touch the ground.
Going to the palace two or three times every four or five days, he may be the busiest person in the entire Daliang City.
But it was all official business, and the palace sent someone to deliver news. Liu Fu seemed to be in a hurry, but he really couldn't delay.
So Shao Xi didn't even get off his horse, turned around and headed directly towards the palace.
Still leaving the horses at the Yintai Gate, he followed the eunuch who led the way and rushed to Xiao Changyi's study room again.
As soon as he entered the imperial study room, he saw Xu Maocheng, a doctor in Zuosi, Shangshu Province, also there.
After Shao Xi stepped forward to greet Xiao Changyi, Xu Maocheng also saluted Shao Xi and said hello.
Xiao Changyi said to Shao Xi: "Shao Aiqing returned to Kyoto alone, and now the envoy has also arrived. Xu Maocheng has just reported to me all the matters related to the envoy's mission to Southern Zhao.
"You have never mentioned it to me before, but you have also prepared heavy gifts for this mission, and it seems that Emperor Nan Zhao likes the gifts you prepared more. Shao Aiqing is really thoughtful.
"I am very pleased that this mission was successfully completed! You two worked well together and did the job I entrusted you very well. You should be rewarded!"
In fact, Shao Xi doesn't care whether he rewards or not, since he lacks nothing anyway, but since Xiao Changyi has said that he wants to reward, then let's reward him!
When Xiao Changyi saw that Shao Xi didn't answer, he thought that this boy felt at ease receiving the reward, unlike before when Xu Maocheng was frightened when he heard that he was going to reward him, and he knelt down to thank him before he was rewarded.
He is taking it calmly. It seems that if his reward is not implemented in place, this kid may not even intend to thank him. In front of Xu Maocheng, wouldn't he, the emperor, be very embarrassed?
So after coughing twice, he spoke again: "This time, Shao Aiqing, as an envoy, went to Southern Zhao to promote the alliance between our DPRK and Southern Zhao. Shao Aiqing did his best and successfully completed the tasks assigned to me, and It also received praise from the Emperor of Southern Zhao and the Manchu Dynasty.
"Shao Aiqing's contribution this time is not small. Since Shao Aiqing is originally from Yingzhou, I will now grant Shao Aiqing the founding uncle of Yingxian County and the residence of 700 households. If the descendants have no serious faults, they can inherit it hereditary and inherit the title from generation to generation! If we do it again in the future, If you perform extraordinary feats, you will be promoted to a noble rank."
Shao Xi couldn't help but be happy when he heard this. He didn't expect that Xiao Changyi, an old emperor, was so generous that he directly gave himself a title.
Although this is just an honorary title with no real power, it means that he has entered the powerful class.
You must know that in this court, no matter what rank of official you are, having a title and not having a title look completely different in the eyes of others.
Official positions only get you a salary. To put it bluntly, you work and get paid, but this title is different. It's like a shareholder of a company. Regardless of the size of the shares, there will always be dividends at the end of the year.
The title of my county magistrate means that I can live in a town of 700 households, which means that I can collect taxes from 700 households in Ying County to support myself. This is incomparable to the salary of ordinary officials.
Regardless of the amount of money, this qualification is not something ordinary officials can have.
It seems that before he came, Xu Maocheng said a lot of good things for him in front of Xiao Changyi. I don't know how Xiao Changyi rewarded Xu Maocheng?
Shao Xi quickly knelt down to thank him.
"Wei Chen thanks Your Majesty for the title. Everything we do is what we should do as a minister. It is our honor that Your Majesty is kind and kind and rewards us! We will remember His Majesty's kindness in our heart and will never forget it. From now on, I will definitely devote myself to sharing the worries of the Holy One with all my heart and soul!"
The beautiful words made Xiao Changyi very happy. He raised his hand to greet Shao Xi, and then asked Shao Xi: "Besides the title given to you, is there anything else you want? Why don't you say it all together? As long as you don't be too No matter how much it is, I promise you."
Shao Xi lowered his head and thought for a while. When he came to see Xiao Changyi before, he told him that the matter in Qingshan County had been investigated and was just waiting for him to handle it personally.
After finishing the matter, he had the idea of heading to the Western Regions along the way. It would be unjustifiable if he originally agreed to find Guan Yucheng's remains for Cheng Baiqiu if it took too long.
Anyway, now that I have the treasure map of Wuhai Kingdom in my hand, I might as well try my luck and maybe there will be some unexpected gains.
However, this trip to the Western Regions is a long way. If he takes this trip, it is estimated that it will take a long time. Now that he is an official in the court and has been awarded a title, it is not convenient to go anywhere.
It seems that it is necessary for him to ask Xiao Changyi for a long leave. This old boy should not assign any more difficult tasks to himself to complete.
Thinking of this, Shao Xi quickly bowed and said to Xiao Changyi: "I have a small request, and I hope the Holy One can grant it."
Xiao Changyi originally asked Shao Xi if he had any other requests, just casually and politely, but he didn't expect that this kid would really push his nose and face, and shamelessly want to make demands of himself, which made him feel a little awkward.
But as an emperor himself, how could he swallow the words spoken by Jinkou Yuyan?
So he asked Shao Xi, "Shao Aiqing can tell you what you want. Since I have promised you, I will allow you as long as you don't go too far."
"Wei Chen wants to ask for a long leave from the Holy One. The Holy One previously told Wei Chen that the matter in Qingshan County will be handled by Wei Chen himself. After the matter is completed, Wei Chen wants to go to the Western Regions to handle some private matters for his friends, but this trip may take a long time. It’s been a long time, so I want to ask the Holy Spirit for permission.”
Xiao Changyi was stunned after hearing this. He originally thought that Shao Xi would make some excessive demands, but it turned out that he just wanted to take a leave.
"That's it, I'm sure!"
