Seeing that everyone on his side was in a low mood, Changsheng smiled calmly, then picked up a piece of watermelon and brought it to his mouth, "You only have five people, and there are thousands of Japanese pirates. It is impossible for you to cover everything without leaking anything. Besides, losing a few earthly branches is very important to the big picture." Tang’s national destiny will not have much impact, so you don’t need to care too much.”
"Your Majesty, please stop comforting us." Datou sighed again.
"I'm not comforting you. I'm telling the truth. Do you know what I'm most worried about? What I'm most worried about is that something will happen to you during my absence," Chang Sheng said, picking up a piece of watermelon and handing it to the other person. Huang Silang, "Especially Brother Huang, although he is a stranger, he has clear grudges and attaches great importance to love and justice. I know that you will not leave after I disappear. I am very worried that something will happen to you during this period, because you are a Outsiders shouldn’t have to endure this.”
Hearing Changsheng's words, Huang Silang felt warm in his heart. He stood up in panic and took the watermelon handed by Changsheng. "Your Majesty, you are serious. If you didn't help me, I would still be living in an ignoble existence in Anton, suffering from cold looks and suffering." Since you have shown such great kindness, I should do my best."
Changsheng said, "Brother Huang, you must also know that I am not only a prince with a different surname in the court, but also a Taoist priest of the Shangqing Sect. Our Shangqing Sect never looks at aliens differently. Thank you for walking with them during my absence. Now I've returned safely, and I won't bother you with the rest. It's not that we don't need you, but that you are different from us. We are all officials who receive royal salaries and are loyal to our country. It is our fate to die in battle. You But if you don't receive a salary from the imperial court, why should you risk your life to work for the imperial court?"
Previously, Huang Silang didn't know what prompted Da Tou and others to continue his will to find and protect the Earthly Branches after Chang Sheng was killed in battle. After hearing Chang Sheng's words, it finally understood that Chang Sheng was as careful as a hair, aware of every detail, and would not bury anyone. efforts and contributions.
Without waiting for Huang Silang to answer, Changsheng said again, "There is a banquet restaurant in Chang'an, which is the best restaurant in the Tang Dynasty. I will hold a banquet at the banquet restaurant tonight to thank you for your generous help and to see you off."
Huang Silang had already thought about leaving, but after hearing Changsheng's words, he began to hesitate. During this period, he ate and lived with Datou and others, and became familiar with each other. Now that they are about to leave, he feels very reluctant to leave.
Changsheng took a few mouthfuls of watermelon and continued, "As for your thank you gift, I have already thought about it. You are a heterogeneous person with a free nature and no restraint. You definitely don't need an official position. And you have a purple energy cultivation. It’s not easy to get money. Since you like what’s in the cup, I’ll give you a restaurant from Anton. The Yanbin restaurant is famous all over the world for its wine and food. I’ll ask them to provide a few brewers and cooks. Then select a few people from my house to take care of things for you, and you will be the owner of this restaurant from now on. You can spend the gold and silver money as you like, and enjoy the delicious food as you like."
After Chang Sheng said this, Huang Silang was very moved and waved his hands repeatedly, "I can't do it, I can't do it. In fact, I didn't do anything. The prince treats you so favorably, and I feel guilty."
Seeing that Huang Silang was so frightened, Datou said with a smile, "Haha, Old Huang, the prince gave you a reward, but it's so disrespectful."
Hearing Datou's words, Huang Silang didn't dare to refuse anymore, so he could only say thanks in panic.
Changsheng smiled at him and nodded, then made some calculations in his mind, "Wei Yang will be the weakest in five days. The Japanese pirates will not attack before then. Let's rest for a few days first, and then go to visit my aunt." Shan, we have to come back as soon as possible and lead the troops to attack Qingyang."
"Attack Qingyang?" Datou Duo was confused.
Changsheng said, "You have been staying away from Middle-earth during this period, and you don't know what is happening in Middle-earth. Some time ago, Li Maozhen and Ji Wang Li Bao teamed up to force the palace. On the way to the east, Li Maozhen captured Qingyang. Now, there is a famine in Middle-earth. There is a shortage of rice, so I can only allocate food from the Western Regions, and Qingyang is the only way from the Western Regions to Chang'an, so we must capture Qingyang before the grain and grass from the Western Regions arrives."
Seeing everyone frowning, Changsheng said, "Don't be sad, life is about dealing with troubles. Not long ago, Master Zhang captured Luoyang and got 20 million taels of silver. Long Haotian also sent people to send more than 6,000 taels of silver." Ten thousand taels, with these more than 80 million taels of silver, and with the supply of rice and grain from the Western Regions, the life of the court and the people will be easier. After we find the remaining earthly branches one by one, we can also take a breath."
People are most afraid of not seeing hope. As long as there is hope, there is hope. After listening to Changsheng's words, everyone in my party was in a good mood. They sat around the stone table, eating melons and chatting.
Datou and others were tired from traveling all the way. After eating watermelon, Datou ordered them to go back to their room to rest. Datou knew that the Zhang Shan brothers and sisters were also back, so he asked Shi Xuanming to carry the barrel to deliver watermelon to Zhang Mo.
Changsheng went to the front yard and ordered his servants to go to the Yanbin Building to find a room. With his status, he could have booked the largest Tai Chi Room on the eighth floor, but after pondering, he settled on the Tianzi Room on the sixth floor. The reason for booking this room There are two reasons for choosing a room. One is that he is currently in a very popular position and is already suspected of being superior to his master. Therefore, it is easy for others to criticize him if he chooses the highest room. Second, the Tianzi Room on the sixth floor was the room where Ni Chenyi invited them to have dinner that day. He wanted to see the scenery there again.
Just as he was about to return to his room, he suddenly remembered something, and then sent his servants to the household department to invite Wu Yusheng and Song Cai to the banquet. He invited Wu Yusheng to show his respect for Huang Silang, and he let Huang Silang go as soon as he came back. Huang Silang could easily misunderstand He felt ashamed to be associated with him, so he had to find an important court official to accompany him, so that Huang Silang could know that he didn't mind letting others know that he was his friend.
The reason for inviting Song Cai is because Song Cai has been staying at the Ministry of Household Affairs recently to discuss the details of grain adjustment with Wu Yusheng, worrying about the labor and hard work. In addition, Song Cai is very good at business and knows what preparations are needed to open a restaurant.
After sending the servants away, Changsheng turned around and went back to his room. He stopped after taking a few steps because he suddenly thought that he was hosting a banquet at Tianzihao on the sixth floor. Song Cai would definitely mention this to Ni Chenyi after he returned, and Ni Chenyi was in Tianzi that year. When Ni Chenyi learned about the banquet hosted by him and Yang Kai, would Ni Chenyi misunderstand that she had unresolved feelings for him?
After thinking about it, Chang Sheng did not send anyone to chase Gu Ding. As the saying goes, if you are upright, you are not afraid of a distorted shadow. As long as you have a clear conscience, you are not afraid of misunderstanding. But then again, the reason why he chose the Tianzi house was actually to see things and think about them. Man, he didn't have the idea of eating from the bowl and looking into the pot, but he did miss Ni Chenyi very much. After all, Ni Chenyi was deeply devoted to him and had never done anything to hurt him. He could not accept it, but he could not be indifferent without reason. and ignored.
Since his ill-intentioned attempt failed in the early morning, Changsheng decided to go back and continue to look for opportunities. However, as soon as he entered the hospital, he found Zhang Mo eating watermelon with Zhang Shan in the room. It turned out that Zhang Shan had already committed suicide while he was meeting Wu Yusheng, Datou and others. The palace is back.
He has always been in awe of his uncle, Changsheng, because when he was at Longhu Mountain, Zhang Mo barely paid attention to the academic affairs, but Zhang Shan was the abbot of Longhu Mountain, enforced the law strictly and was strict in speech. He regarded Zhang Mo as Zhang Mo in his heart. It was already very uncomfortable for his uncle to turn into his wife, but it was even more difficult to turn Zhang Shan, his uncle, into his uncle. When he saw Zhang Shan, he would still think of the word "master" for the first time.
Since I was originally in awe of Zhang Shan, and I had evil thoughts when I entered the house, and I had thought of Ni Chenyi not long ago, when I suddenly saw Zhang Shan, I felt guilty about being a thief, and my expression became unnatural.
At this moment, Zhang Shan turned his head when he heard the sound, and Zhang Shan could see all the embarrassment and fear on his face.
Zhang Shan's eyes were cold and he looked up and down at Changsheng. Upon seeing this, Changsheng hurried forward and bowed his head, "Brother."
Zhang Shan's expression was very serious and he did not reply. He just looked at Changsheng coldly, the dissatisfaction in his eyes was obvious.
Although Changsheng was embarrassed, he also knew why Zhang Shan looked at him like this. It was because he was young and impulsive, acted recklessly, and almost caused his sister to become a widow.
Realizing how embarrassing Chang Sheng was, Zhang Mo pulled him to sit down and asked him to eat watermelon together.
Since Zhang Shan remained silent, Chang Sheng was not free to do so. Just as he was about to say something to lighten the atmosphere, Zhang Shan suddenly spoke in a deep voice, "You should know how heavy the burden is on your shoulders. How can you take the wrong direction with your sword?" In danger?"
Before Chang Sheng could answer, Zhang Mo took over the conversation first, "Brother, don't talk about him. He is also forced by the situation and has no choice."
Each word touched Zhang Shan's heart, because he was forced to flood Luoyang. If Changsheng had more soldiers, he would not be besieged by the Japanese pirates. Thinking of this, his eyes and tone softened, "You You’re not too young, you should consider the consequences when doing things.”
"Yes, yes, big brother taught me a lesson." Changsheng nodded hurriedly in agreement.
Zhang Mo handed over a piece of watermelon. Although he had eaten a lot before, Changsheng still reached out to take it. While eating the melon, he lowered his head to eat the melon while peeking at Zhang Shan's expression from the corner of his eye.
Zhang Shan ate the watermelon and took the towel handed over by Zhang Mo to wipe his hands, "It's good to be back. I came back this time to report on my duties. Luoyang has decided that the army cannot be left without anyone in charge. I will rush back soon." "
Changsheng heard the words and said hurriedly, "Brother, you finally came back. You might as well stay for a few more days, so that I can listen to the teachings more."
"Actually, you have done a good job. You just need to be more prudent in the future," Zhang Shan said. "Our relationship is too close. To prevent the emperor from worrying too much, it is not convenient for me to stay in the palace for too long. I will first Go back, you are weak, Zhang Mo will stay to take care of you for a few days."
Hearing Zhang Shan's words, Changsheng was overjoyed. He was in awe of Zhang Shan, and he was under great pressure to be with Zhang Shan.
Seeing Changsheng's face beaming with joy, Zhang Shan suddenly remembered something and immediately changed his mind, "That's all, Zhang Mo will go back with me. If she stays here, it will be detrimental to your recovery..."
