bookbashuk Chapter 2284 Testing
Chapter 2284 Testing
After entering Jiaohe City, you will arrive at the Protectorate, which was built for Guo Xiaoke.
Sometimes when Guo Xiaoke came here for inspection, he would stay in the Protectorate.
After entering the hall, Li Shen was seated at the main seat and was served tea.
"General Su, His Highness Prince Ji is not used to drinking tea from outside. I will go and make the tea that His Highness brought."
Stone spoke at this time.
Su Haizheng didn't mind and ordered someone to take the stone to the back to make tea.
"General Su, I wonder what the situation is like at the border?"
Li Shen asked, this was a routine matter.
"Your Highness, Prince Ji, everything at the border is normal. There may be occasional harassment from foreign tribes, but the numbers are small and there is nothing to worry about."
Su Haizheng replied.
Li Shen nodded when he heard this:
"Well, that's good, General Su. There are many rebels in the rear now. I will personally lead the troops to wipe out tens of thousands of rebels.
But there is no guarantee that no one will slip through the net.
You also know that the further west you go, the more complex the terrain becomes, making it more difficult to encircle and suppress the enemy. So I hope General Su will not let his guard down and prevent the rebels from taking advantage of the situation."
"Your Highness Prince Ji, rest assured. The soldiers of Jiaohe City will never slack off and will definitely guard the borders of the Tang Dynasty."
Su Haizheng immediately stood up with several other people to express their opinions.
At this time, Shitou came in with a pot of hot water. Chunxiang Dongmei opened the box she carried with her and took out the teapot, teacups and tea leaves.
Under the gaze of everyone, she began to make tea for Li Shen. The whole process was smooth and pleasing to the eye.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, it really has a royal style.
"Come, everyone, have a try." Li Shen waved his hand, indicating that everyone should have a cup.
Su Haizheng smelled it and was delighted by the fragrant aroma of tea. He took a sip and found it delicate and sweet.
"Good tea, everyone says the Ji Palace's tea is the best in the world, and today's first taste is indeed well-deserved.
I had heard in Chang'an that Prince Ji was an exceptionally talented writer, and that he could personally lead troops to suppress tens of thousands of rebels. He was truly a man of both civil and military talents.
In addition, Your Highness has made great achievements in business.
His Royal Highness Prince Ji's talent truly impresses us."
Su Haizheng only took a sip of tea and said a lot of flattering words, which made Li Shen wonder if this tea was called True Words Water.
Although Li Shen felt that Su Haizheng's words made some sense, he still had to be humble:
"Hahaha, General Su, you are too kind. I was just lucky. Come and have some tea."
Li Shen raised his glass to gesture and drank the tea with a smile.
After they flattered each other for a while, a servant came to report that the wine and food were ready.
Li Shen followed Su Haizheng to the dining hall again.
"Your Highness, we are located in a remote area and are short of supplies. We don't have any good dishes to serve to Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will not mind."
After sitting down, Su Haizheng took the lead in apologizing.
"It's alright. I only have simple meals in my house. As long as I can fill my stomach, I don't ask for anything else."
Li Shen waved his hand and replied indifferently.
He just looked at it. Although it was not delicacies from land and sea, it was all meat, all kinds of meat.
Having meat to eat is enough, who needs a bicycle?
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Li Shen looked a little drunk.
"Uh~" Li Shen burped, then squinted his eyes and said:
"General Su, to be honest, I came here mainly for one thing. I discovered a secret."
"Oh? I wonder what His Royal Highness Prince Ji is up to? What secrets has he discovered?"
General Su immediately became curious upon hearing this. Several other accompanying generals also looked over.
"This king has discovered a mysterious rebel army, and their weapons and equipment are exactly the same as yours.
That’s why I came here to investigate this matter.”
Li Shen lowered his voice and spoke to Su Haizheng mysteriously.
"what?"
"Is there still such a thing?"
As soon as Li Shen finished speaking, the expressions of several people, including Su Haizheng, changed drastically and they were extremely surprised.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, how did you know this?" Su Haizheng asked after calming down.
"Is there any need to ask? They must have sent someone to investigate. Moreover, the prince consort Zhou Daowu was attacked by this group on his way to Xizhou.
I almost died, and the arrow feathers stuck in my body were from your border troops."
Li Shen raised his eyes and glanced at Su Haizheng.
"There is such a thing?" Su Haizheng was even more surprised when he heard about the attack on the prince consort.
"Prince Ji, please rest assured. I will immediately send someone to investigate and make sure this matter is thoroughly investigated."
"Well, General Su is indeed loyal to the emperor and patriotic. I will also send people to investigate. I just don't know if this matter has anything to do with anyone here."
Having said that, Li Shen glanced around before continuing.
"If anyone of you has done something wrong but is not comfortable speaking out, you can come to me privately. I can give you a lighter sentence based on your years of guarding the border for the Tang Dynasty.
But if someone remains stubborn and refuses to change, then when the time comes to find out, don't blame me for being ruthless."
The scene fell into silence, and everyone looked at each other, seemingly wanting to know who it was.
Li Shen was also observing the situation. He felt that if someone sold equipment to the rebels, it would probably be these high-ranking officials who would be the ones to suffer.
But after watching for a long time, Li Shen couldn't tell who had changed.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, we have been guarding this place for many years. I can guarantee that these people are absolutely loyal to the court and to Your Majesty.
I will not do anything that would harm the court."
After a while, Su Haizheng spoke.
"General Su, money can make people's hearts flutter. This king is not doubting you, but just wants to make sure everything is safe.
Don't worry, we'll investigate thoroughly and won't wrongly accuse you." Li Shen said calmly, turning the wine glass in his hand.
"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ji." Several people stood up quickly.
"Okay, I'm drunk and I need to go back and rest." Li Shen stood up and swayed a little.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I have already arranged a house for you. Please go there." Su Haizheng and others also stood up.
"Then I'll have to trouble General Su." Li Shen nodded.
Following Su Haizheng, Li Shen was helped to a courtyard. The courtyard was not very big, but it was considered a nice place here.
Su Haizheng told Li Shen to go to bed early and then left.
After Su Haizheng left, Li Shen opened his eyes and was no longer drunk.
"Xuan Ce, what do you think?"
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I haven't noticed anything yet, but these few people are the most suspicious.
They all have the right to do this," Wang Xuance replied.
"Yes, they are the most suspicious, but I am wondering if they are all involved." Li Shen sat up and began to think.
"That's very possible, Your Highness. If such a big thing was done by only one person, it's impossible for others not to know about it.
"I think General Su is the most suspicious," Wang Xuance analyzed.
(I have an event at the Municipal Writers Association tomorrow, so I might take a break, but not necessarily. I try not to.
Every day is so full.)