After roughly understanding the situation, Xu Xi didn't say anything else. The Crown Prince of Goryeo had already been embarrassed, and he couldn't let this little steward see the joke. Therefore, he just said lightly that gold and silver would be delivered later, and then calmly led Wang Miao away with a cold face.
Before leaving, Wang Nian made some trouble, hoping that Xu Xi could help redeem the mortgaged maid. In response to this, even with Xu Xi's calmness and wisdom, he almost broke his guard and replied in a nonchalant manner. According to Han law, private human trafficking is strictly prohibited. Could it be that His Highness wanted to violate Han law.
Wang Min, on the other hand, quickly said that he did not dare to break the law and was just "renting talents" so that the Han people could appreciate the singing and dancing talents of their Korean beauties. Although he knew what the truth was, in the end, Xu Xi refused decisively and pulled Wang Nian away directly, leaving red marks on Wang Nian's wrists.
"Is this the future king of Goryeo?" In the Peony Square, the steward looked at the young Goryeo prince being "carried" into the carriage by Xu Xi from upstairs and couldn't help but sigh.
Although Wang Min is really a perfect customer for Mudanfang, looking at his behavior before and after, the manager can't help but be curious about the future of Korea and express sympathy for the people of Korea.
"Report what happened today!" The steward sighed without much sincerity. He turned to the boy next to him who remained silent and ordered.
"Yes!" The young man bowed his hands in a salute, and his exposed arms showed strong and powerful arms with the movements. This was obviously not an ordinary follower.
Everyone knows that Mudanfang has a profound background, but most people don’t know who the backers are. They just follow what others say and follow the crowd. People often have great suspicions about these mysterious background stories. curious.
Many people may not believe it when told that the man behind Peony Square was Wang Shouzhong, the capital of the Imperial City, who was the eldest son of the Imperial City envoy Zhang Dejun.
The most notorious secret service of the Han Dynasty, a secret department controlled by eunuchs, silently supported the cultural undertakings of the Han Dynasty, and even organized a very high-style Peony Poetry Festival that has become a cultural symbol in Tokyo. When the literati who came here learned the truth behind it, they were afraid that their moral integrity and moral beliefs would collapse.
"Is this the future king of Goryeo?" Similarly, in the carriage compartment that seemed a little claustrophobic under the curtains, Xu Xi looked at Wang Min who was still acting lazy and sighed silently in his heart.
The answer is obviously destined. Since the early death of Prince Xiaohe of Goryeo, Wang Min has become Wang Zhao's only son. It is justified. More importantly, there is no other choice at the moment.
No matter how heartless he was, under Xu Xi's gaze, Wang Nian felt a little embarrassed and even uneasy. Of course, the reason for the anxiety was that Xu Xi asked why he owed so much money. If the news spread back to the country and reached the ears of King Wang Zhao, Wang Mian would shudder at the consequences.
"Xu Shizhong, it's not the time to pay tribute now, why did you come to Tokyo in person?" Probably out of embarrassment, Wang Min took the initiative to break the silence.
Upon hearing this, Xu Xi frowned slightly and asked, "Didn't His Highness receive news from the country?"
"What?" Wang Min was slightly stunned.
Seeing the confused expression on his face, while Xu Xi was doubtful, he couldn't help but feel anger rising in his heart. Suppressing the disappointment and dissatisfaction in his heart, Xu Xi explained in a deep voice: "At the end of May, His Majesty had already suffered a landslide!"
"Oh!" Wang Nian responded, and then as if a thunderbolt flashed through his mind, his face was excited: "What did you say?"
Perhaps satisfied with Wang Nian's shocked reaction, Xu Xi solemnly repeated it.
"How could this happen?" Wang Min couldn't believe it and muttered to himself, but his eyes gradually brightened and became more lively.
At that moment, even Wang Min's mental journey went through complicated twists and turns. Although he was afraid of Wang Zhao, it was his father after all, the pillar he relied on most. Without that strong father, how could he be in Tokyo? of carefreeness.
When Wang Nian suddenly learned the news of the landslide, he was caught off guard and began to feel strong uneasiness in his heart. However, Xu Xi beside him seemed to bring him a sense of peace of mind.
After calming down, Wang Nian slowly realized that Wang Zhao was dead, what would happen to Korea? With some tears in his eyes, Wang Miao looked at Xu Xi eagerly, and asked tentatively: "Then Xu Shizhong came to the big man for..."
Xu Xi also observed Wang Niao's performance, and seeing his expression of expectation and anxiety, he sighed softly, and then solemnly said: "The country cannot be without a king for a day, and I am here on behalf of the court to welcome His Highness back to the country to express his condolences. At the funeral, the subjects of the imperial capital are waiting for His Highness to return to the capital to take the throne and inherit the great cause of Goryeo!"
Wang Nian's eyes brightened even more, but he quickly said unconfidently: "I, I, okay?"
This reaction is obviously longing, but just suppressed.
Xu Xi probably understood his mood, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness is the Crown Prince of Goryeo and your Majesty's only heir. It is only natural that you succeed to the throne. Even a big man will support it!"
Hearing what Xu Xi said, Wang Min finally felt more at ease, and even breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked: "What should we do now?"
Xu Xi said directly: "The Han Dynasty court should also have received the news. The matter is urgent and cannot be neglected. I should accompany His Highness into the palace, apply for resignation from the Han Emperor, and obtain the decree of appointment. Only in this way will His Highness return to the country and succeed to the throne." smoothly!"
"What Xu Shizhong said is right!" Wang Nian nodded repeatedly, as if he obeyed Xu Xi's opinion: "I leave everything to Xu Shizhong, and Wang Nian will be rewarded generously in the future!"
Because Xu Xi came from a well-known family, had many experiences as an envoy to the Han Dynasty, was familiar with Sinology, and had special service in the counter-insurgency war in Goryeo, he already had a certain prestige among the upper echelons of Goryeo. Otherwise, he would not have In his early thirties, he became an important minister of Goryeo.
Wang Niao still trusted Xu Xi, not only because of Wang Zhao's promotion, but also because the Emperor of the Han Dynasty also spoke highly of Xu Xi. Because of this relationship, Wang Niao, who had lived in Kaifeng for a long time, was deeply obsessed with the prosperity of the Han Dynasty. He naturally felt closer to Xu Xi.
Of course, the more important thing is that although he is the crown prince of Goryeo, he needs the support of his subordinates if he wants to succeed to the throne. And in front of him, the only one he can contact is Xu Xi.
When the matter was settled, there was silence in the carriage, both of them thinking silently.
Xu Xi was thinking about the future of Goryeo and the relationship between Han and Li. Although it was a bit difficult to accept, the death of Wang Zhao would be beneficial to Goryeo.
The domestic political environment will be improved, the atmosphere will become relaxed, and everyone will not be as fearful as in the past, and the Korean government will become normal and healthy.
At the same time, the Han Dynasty court will probably relax its vigilance and hostility towards Goryeo. In the past few years, under the education of the court, Goryeo has suffered too much and experienced too much pain. The source of this is still Because of the powerful monarch Wang Zhao.
It can be said that when Wang Zhao died, everyone in the world rejoiced. As far as Xu Xi knows, even though Kaizhou is still in silence for the death of the king, many people are already celebrating secretly, and it is not an exaggeration to cry with joy.
As for the future of Goryeo, Xu Xi couldn't help but glance at Wang Min when he thought of this, and could only comfort himself silently. A relatively weak monarch may not be a good thing for Goryeo. Even if it's ridiculous, as long as it doesn't harm the people...
Wang Miao was also immersed in the impact of Wang Zhao's death. After a little sadness, his mood couldn't help but surge. Of course he has no ambitions, but being about to become the king of Goryeo is obviously something worthy of excitement and celebration. At this moment, even the prosperity of Tokyo cannot stop his eagerness to return to his country.
Thinking of Kaifeng and listening to the constant noise outside the carriage, Wang Min felt a little unmotivated and murmured: "It's a pity that I am leaving Tokyo. I don't know when I can come back..."
Sensing the reluctance in Wang Nian's tone, Xu Xi couldn't help but said: "Your Highness, Tokyo is beautiful, but this is Han Dynasty after all, not Goryeo! The people of Goryeo are still waiting for you, and the country of Goryeo still needs you. Take responsibility and don’t linger here!”
"Xu Shizhong is right, I understand!" Wang Min replied perfunctorily.
However, as his eyes wandered for a moment, Xu Xi's words reminded him that Tokyo was the territory of the Han Dynasty after all. Although it was a good place, it was too restrictive. The prince of his country had to suffer the anger of a mere merchant. .
If Kaizhou follows the development of Tokyo, then it will not be easy and free on its own territory. Thinking of this, Wang Nian seems to have found a goal, and his young face is a little more excited.
Xu Xi saw him standing by and thought silently: "Tokyo deserves to be the capital of the Celestial Empire and the capital of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not a good place..."
The dignified Crown Prince of Korea was actually "corrupted" into this state. This was really not a good thing for the Kingdom of Korea. In fact, in recent years, people like Wang Min were not uncommon in the capital of the Han Dynasty. There were too many foreign nobles who lingered in the gorgeous glitz and never left.
