flstandardbreds Chapter 337: Resting on one’s laurels
Chapter 337: Resting on one’s laurels
Hye Seung-won looked at the evidence.
"Just help the general to overturn the verdict, but this is not an easy thing to do."
"The general's crime was determined by Emperor Zhao. He will not easily admit his mistake and slap himself in the face."
How could Yuanman not know about this situation? After all, that's how it's played out on TV.
The emperor would easily admit his mistakes. Even if he was wrong, he was not wrong. Instead, it was others who were wrong.
All those who died because of his fault had to thank him and shout "Long live the emperor!"
Yuanman turned his head and looked out the window.
"It depends on what kind of benefits can make him slap himself in the face."
Hui Chengyuan picked up another booklet and flipped through it.
"According to the intelligence Hele provided, what Zhao State lacks most right now should be the circulation of resources."
"Resource circulation?" Yuan Man retracted his gaze and looked at him.
Hui Chengyuan nodded, "Zhao State rarely conducts trade with other countries. If things from other countries don't come in, Zhao State's things naturally can't go out either."
"Compared with the four countries, Zhao ranks fourth. Do you know why?"
"Stay complacent?" Yuan Man looked at him.
Hye Seung Won leaned forward and kissed her.
"My wife is so smart."
"It seems that Emperor Zhao intends to change this situation, but has not found a suitable breakthrough."
"All the shops in Zhao State are basically controlled by the officials of the aristocratic families. They are extremely wealthy, but the common people can only make ends meet as always."
Yuan Man listened to his words, lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then looked up at him.
"Since I know what he wants and I have a way, if I use this as an exchange, do you think he will agree?"
Hui Chengyuan smiled and said, "It depends on whether the chips you give are enough?"
"Tomorrow is the Ming Festival. After they offer sacrifices, Emperor Zhao should invite us to the palace. We can ask him then."
Yuan Man smiled and nodded, "Okay."
"However, the people in Hele are really amazing. They can even find out this."
Hui Chengyuan's eyes deepened. This He Le was indeed quite capable. He was able to arrange people into the Zhao royal palace without being discovered.
Then he smiled and thought, since he is Aman's man, it would be better if he is more powerful.
"Only in this way can we ensure that Xunxian Tower can continue to prosper in Ningcheng."
Yuanman nodded, supporting his chin and looking outside.
"You said, Emperor Zhao didn't move Xunxian Tower. Is it because he can't see the person behind it, or does he want to take over Xunxian Tower?"
Her words reminded Hui Chengyuan of Yuanlai Inn.
The existence of Yuanlai Inn has also been remembered by many people. After all, there are basically no inns that can be opened in all four countries.
The inn is also an excellent place to collect intelligence.
The same is true for Xunxian Tower. Although there are few people, it is frequented by dignitaries.
"I think Emperor Zhao wants to conquer him more."
"After all, Xunxian Tower has opened in all four countries. Although there are only three in each country, it is no less attractive than Yuanlai Inn."
"What's more, it's a place where you can spend money. The daily income is enough to make people jealous."
Yuanman nodded.
Indeed, if Emperor Zhao was interested, he only needed to ask someone to calculate it, and he would be able to roughly know the daily and annual profit of Xunxian Tower.
"But he couldn't guess who the master behind Xunxian Tower was, so he was always wary."
"After all, Zhao has three capitals. If he acts rashly, he may be counterattacked."
Hui Chengyuan looked at her with a smile, "The Crown Princess is right."
"But everything has its pros and cons. If Emperor Zhao wants to break this fear, Xunxian Tower will definitely become a general's mansion to protect the country."
"However, Hele has someone in the palace. If Emperor Zhao makes any move, I think he will be the first to know."
Yuan Man turned around and looked at him.
"Xunxian Tower will not be the next General's Mansion, because Xunxian Tower is not the Xunxian Tower of Zhao State."
"I don't want to leave you here, I have my own place to stay."
The two chatted for a while before Jinnan came over.
When I saw that Chu Nianxu didn't follow me, I knew he had left.
Yuanman stood up and picked up the intelligence booklets.
"Let's go, let's go back first. If you want to say anything, let's go back and talk."
Hui Chengyuan brought up the evidence.
"Go get Yuanbao."
Jinnan was feeling a little depressed and followed them out of the room.
After receiving Yuanbao and walking to the first floor, Hele came over to see them off personally.
Yuan Man waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to see him off, and walked out.
King Heng, who was standing on the third floor, looked at their backs and fell into deep thought. Even he and He Le had never seen anyone off personally.
Could it be that this Xunxian Tower is Hui Chengyuan’s property?
No, it's impossible, otherwise my father would not allow this Xunxian Tower to exist.
Why does Ke Hele respect them so much?
As for finding out, he didn't think he could find out something that even his father couldn't.
But I can tell my father about this matter.
"Go, go home."
When Yuan Man and his group returned to Le Xiang Shan, Jin Nan told them where Chu Nian Xu had gone. He had already returned to You Lan Dao.
Youlan Dao is a killer organization in Zhao State, and the reason why he was sent there by Xu Zhen.
That’s because his father is the head of Youlan Dao.
As for why Xu Zhen did not live in Youlan Road but lived outside.
Jinnan didn’t know because he was still young and his elders would never mention such things in front of him.
Will Chu Xiu, the master of Youlan Dao, remain indifferent to Xu Zhen’s death?
Not really, but they couldn't rebel against Emperor Zhao, so they were also collecting evidence, but unfortunately they didn't find much.
"My cousin wants me to go to Youlan Road as well."
Hui Chengyuan looked at him and asked, "What do you think?"
Jinnan shook his head.
"I don't want to go. I want to stay with Xiaobei."
Hui Chengyuan nodded, "Since you don't want to go, then stay here and wait for our news at home."
But Yuan Man was thinking, since Chu Nianxu is the young master of Youlan Dao, why would he fight in a life-and-death arena?
I just had doubts, but didn't get to the bottom of it.
The next day was Zhao State's Qiming Festival, and the Emperor of Zhao led all the officials to offer sacrifices.
Even the common people in the city would light incense and offer sacrifices at home, praying for good weather and peace in the coming year.
Just as Hui Chengyuan guessed, someone came from the palace after the sacrifice was over.
It means inviting Prince Xiaoning to the palace to attend Zhao State's annual Qiming Festival banquet.
Although it is not as lively as the New Year's banquet, it is also very lively.
Now invite the couple to attend.
It was naturally impossible for Hui Chengyuan and his wife to bring their children into the palace.
So Hui Chengyuan helped Yuan Man to dress up, gave her some instructions, and then left Le Xiang Shanyi and headed towards the palace.
Yuan Man leaned over Hui Chengyuan and asked, "Is the sacrifice so quick?"
"It's only three quarters past four now, and the palace banquet has already begun?"
Hui Chengyuan put his arm around her waist, lifted the curtain and took a look.
"We are honored guests, so we can't wait until the afternoon to let us into the palace."
"The palace banquet should start at twilight hour."
Yuan Man calculated the time. It would take nearly seven hours. She would have to wear this palace dress all the time and would be so hot that she would die.
Hui Chengyuan seemed to see through her thoughts and smiled.
"Don't worry, you can change out of this outfit after you meet Queen Zhao."
"After all, we represent the An Kingdom, so this is the etiquette."
Yuanman nodded.