Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

How could Wang Hongfu not know Ashina Liang's concerns, but he had no choice now.

If I go back to report the news, it will take a month even if we wait for the guards to arrive as quickly as possible.

When a large army travels, food and supplies have to be transported, so the speed cannot be compared with that of a few people traveling lightly.

Here are not only the treasures found from Wang Wencheng, but also the treasures of Wang Wencheng’s eldest and second sons.

In addition, Wang Wencheng and his followers were also wiped out, with the least being tens of thousands of strings of cash and the most being hundreds of thousands of strings of cash.

These add up to millions of strings of cash.

Fortunately, these people were smart and exchanged their money for gold and valuable treasures such as pearls, agates, jade, etc.

Otherwise, if they were all copper coins, Wang Hongfu wouldn’t be able to take them away.

How could Wang Hongfu feel at ease leaving so much treasure in the territory of the greedy Guo Xiaoke?

That's why he wanted Ashina Liang's two thousand men to escort them back.

After listening to Wang Hongfu's words, Ashina Liang thought for a long time, thinking about the pros and cons.

This is no joke. If His Majesty blames him, his father's title and official position may be lost.

But now is the best opportunity to make friends with Prince Ji. The cooperation between Prince Ji's Mansion and them is just ordinary cooperation.

He cooperated because of his mother's kindness.

Many large tribes in the north want to cooperate with Prince Ji's Mansion, even if it means giving Prince Ji's Mansion more benefits.

"Young Master, how about this? I will send someone to deliver the letter to Chang'an at full speed.

Let His Royal Highness Prince Ji write to you personally. If Prince Ji says he will send guards to pick you up, then you don't have to enter the country.

If Prince Ji goes to ask for permission, Xiao Langjun will escort us to Chang'an."

Seeing Ashina Liang hesitate, Wang Hongfu finally thought of this.

"In that case, let's do as Manager Wang says." Ashina Liang raised his head.

“If my uncle can obtain the imperial edict and His Majesty’s permission, we will naturally follow the order and escort Manager Wang to Chang’an.

If my uncle arranges someone to pick you up, Manager Wang, rest assured, I will protect you until the person arrives."

"Thank you very much, young master."

Wang Hongfu stood up and bowed.

"Reporting to Shopkeeper Wang, the Governor's Office has sent someone over."

At this time, Kumu said outside the door.

"Okay, here we come."

Wang Hongfu stood up immediately. He was just a businessman. Even though he was the chief manager of Prince Ji's Mansion, he had no rank.

He was going to go and greet the person coming from the governor's mansion.

If Prince Ji Li Shen were here, he could just let him in and everything would be settled.

Ashina Liang also followed out out of curiosity.

The two came to the living room and saw a man waiting.

"My name is Wang Hongfu. I wonder if the governor has any instructions for me."

Wang Hongfu bowed and asked.

"It turns out to be Shopkeeper Wang. I am the steward of the Governor's Mansion. The envoy heard that Shopkeeper Wang had arrived, so he sent me here to invite Shopkeeper Wang to the banquet and to fulfill my hospitality as a host."

The visitor also returned the greeting and then spoke.

"Thank you for your kindness, Governor. Please tell him that I will definitely keep the appointment."

Wang Hongfu agreed immediately.

"Then I'll take my leave. I'll send a carriage to pick up Manager Wang."

After saying this, the steward of the governor's mansion bowed and left.

"Haha, this Xizhou governor is really good at dealing with people. He knew that Shopkeeper Wang was coming, so he invited you to a banquet."

Ashina Liang chuckled. It was interesting that a provincial governor, a third-rank official, would actually host a banquet for a merchant.

"What are you talking about, young master? The governor of Xizhou is not inviting me to a banquet. It is clearly inviting His Royal Highness Prince Ji."

Wang Hongfu also had a smile on his face.

"Well, what you said makes sense."

"In fact, even if he didn't invite me, I would have to go visit the governor in the evening. The things arranged by His Royal Highness Prince Ji have not been completed yet."

A wicked smile appeared on Wang Hongfu's lips.

Ashina Liang didn't really care about these things.

"Young Master, how about joining me for dinner tonight?"

"I'm not going, and don't tell anyone that I'm here. My Ata won't let me make friends with people blindly.

Besides, it's you who was invited, not me. There's no point in you coming to the banquet. I'll just rest here tonight."

Ashina Liang shook his head. He knew that there was no point in these people getting together except flattering each other and saying all kinds of hypocritical words.

It would be better if he went to a brothel.

"Well then, I will go to the banquet alone."

Wang Hongfu nodded. He was just being polite. It was not convenient for other people to be present when Prince Ji arranged for him to do something.

Soon it was evening and the governor's carriage stopped at the door. Wang Hongfu packed up and got on the carriage.

The Governor's Mansion was no different from other places. Wang Hongfu followed the housekeeper and turned left and right before arriving at the hall of the Governor's Mansion.

Guo Xiaoke and his eldest son Guo Daizhao were waiting.

"Manager Wang, this is our governor."

"I pay my respects to you, Lord Envoy."

Wang Hongfu bowed immediately.

"Hahahaha, Shopkeeper Wang, there's no need to be so polite. This is our eldest son, Daizhao Guo."

Guo Xiaoke laughed and then introduced his son.

"Hello, young master."

Wang Hongfu respectfully saluted Guo Daizhao again.

"No need to be so polite, Manager Wang."

"Come, Manager Wang, let's have dinner in the dining hall and talk while we eat."

Guo Xiaoke invited Wang Hongfu to the dining hall and sat down as host and guest.

"Manager Wang, come and take a seat. These are the specialties of Anxi. They are not available in Chang'an City."

Guo Daizhao spoke enthusiastically to Wang Hongfu on behalf of his father.

"Thank you, sir. Thank you, young master."

Wang Hongfu bowed to the two of them and then sat down.

The maidservant filled the three people's glasses with wine, and Guo Daizhao raised his glass.

"Manager Wang, my father is very happy to know that you are coming to Xizhou, and he has specially asked me to entertain you well.

Come, let me toast you. "

"Oh, I don't deserve it." Wang Hongfu quickly stood up and raised the glass with both hands.

"I originally wanted to visit you later when I arrived in Xizhou, but I didn't expect you to show me such kindness. I am so overwhelmed.

This cup of wine is presented to you, sir. Thank you for your hospitality."

After saying that, Wang Hongfu drank the wine in the glass first as a gesture of respect.

He was a smart man. After all, the other party was an important figure. He invited him just to give face to the King Ji behind him.

I am just a shopkeeper in Prince Ji's mansion, born in a merchant family. Ordinary people won't even bother to see you.

The gap between their identities and status is too big.

Guo Xiaoke was very satisfied with Wang Hongfu's attitude. He invited Wang Hongfu for his own purpose.

The fact that Wang Hongfu can put himself in the right position shows that he is a talented person.

After sitting down, everyone started drinking and chatting, and Guo Xiaoke also smiled and said something from time to time.

It was mainly Guo Daizhao who entertained Wang Hongfu.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Guo Daizhao glanced at Guo Xiaoke, who nodded unconsciously.

"Manager Wang, I heard that you brought a lot of valuables this time. Could it be that Manager Wang is here for some important transaction?"

Guo Daizhao took a bite of the dish and asked casually.