Chapter 145 Throwing the Bait
Gao Sheng's smile froze on his face. He really didn't like interacting with people like Jang Geum. She annoyed him more than that wooden man Zhang Han. Everyone knows to leave a way out for others, but people like them can't even pretend.
"Madam, you're joking. I serve the Queen Mother with you. It's not a question of whether I like you or not. We just need to serve the Queen Mother well."
After a long silence, Jang Geum said, "I did it on purpose just now."
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Gao Sheng really couldn't laugh anymore.
"So, you can scold me." Jang Geum looked at him quietly.
Gao Sheng: ...
How should he respond to this?
The anger that rose in Gao Sheng's heart seemed to be extinguished all of a sudden.
He was so angry that he laughed, but finally he was too lazy to pretend anymore, so he turned around and left.
Jang Geum looked at Gaosheng's back and murmured, "I can't keep pretending forever."
Gao Sheng had already cursed Jang Geum a thousand times in his heart.
He was really pissed off!
He always likes to appear weak, not because he is incompetent or weak, but because he wants to be safe. He will either do things thoroughly and kill with one blow, or lie in wait for the opportunity.
He respected the Queen Mother.
He did not have as much patience for other people around the Queen Mother. It would be best if they could cooperate for mutual benefit, but if that was not possible, then being polite on the surface was acceptable.
But Jang Geum's maid caught him off guard today, and he didn't even bother to put on a show.
As expected, people like them would never get along with him for the rest of his life. They looked upright and resolute, but in reality they were like stones in a cesspool, smelly, hard, and annoying.
Arriving at the gate of Liyang Palace, Gao Sheng took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, adjusted his facial expression, and walked in happily without paying any attention to Jang Geum behind him.
Jang Geum watched his expression change drastically, blinked, and fell into long thought.
"Your servant greets the Empress Dowager!" he shouted loudly.
Zhao Yuanxi smiled and said, "Get up! I called you here today because I have something to ask you."
"You said Guo Kai was interested in collaborating with you. Are you two still in touch?"
Gao Sheng knelt down in frustration and hurriedly explained, "Although I shipped some porcelain to Zhao State to sell, I absolutely did not discuss other matters with Guo Kai."
Although he was greedy for money, he did not dare to disobey the Queen Mother's orders. Even though Guo Kai invited him many times with benefits, he still did not dare to violate the ban.
Zhao Yuanxi naturally knew that he did not have much personal relationship with Guo Kai anymore. Although she handed over all the business under her to Gao Sheng, it did not mean that she really became a hands-off boss.
Not only Gao Sheng is her man, but the people under Gao Sheng are also hers. She has no interest in being the Emperor of Zhou.
"Don't be so nervous. I have something to give you. You can contact Guo Kai now and tell him that you are willing to move the porcelain workshop to Zhao State privately."
Gao Sheng looked up in shock, unable to believe it. He opened his mouth and stammered, "Empress Dowager, what do you want from me?"
This might be a crime of treason and collaborating with the enemy. Gao Sheng felt that the Queen Mother probably didn't want him to die!
Zhao Yuanxi smiled and said, "Don't be so surprised. It's not as serious as you think. This is just an excuse. Anyway, as long as Guo Kai believes that you are willing to cooperate with him, it will be fine. But there is one requirement, that is, Qin and Zhao must maintain smooth communication, and war between the two countries should not start."
Gao Sheng's face was still full of questions.
"You have to convince him that Qin has suffered a major blow this time and will be unable to attack Zhao again in the short term. Zhao does not need the protection of those garrisons. Their presence will only cause huge economic losses to Zhao."
Gao Sheng's palms seemed to be sweating, and he was shocked to realize that the empress dowager was far from being as simple as he had imagined.
"What if he doesn't believe me?"
"I believe you can do it."
Zhao Yuanxi had seen how powerful Gao Sheng's mouth was, and it wasn't a difficult thing to do.
The King of Zhao was indeed incompetent, and Guo Kai was even more profit-driven. If they really had foresight, they would not have sent people to kill Li Mu after Li Mu had repeatedly helped Zhao to block the Qin army's invasion.
Zhao Yuanxi now just wants King Zhao to transfer Li Mu, so that Li Mu will lose the right to command the Zhao army and disband the Zhao army guarding the cities on the border between Qin and Zhao.
"Also, there's one more important thing! I used to have a little guy under my command named Quji. You've seen him before. He was captured by Li Mu and taken to the State of Zhao. Find a way to bring him back."
Gao Sheng lowered his head and replied, "Yes!"
"But, does the Queen Mother really intend to give the porcelain workshop to Guo Kai?" Gao Sheng's face was full of reluctance. He knew exactly how much money these porcelains could make. Now that he was going to give this money jar to someone else, it was like cutting flesh from his heart.
"You have to throw the bait down so the fish can take it! Don't worry! I'll make him spit it out the same way he ate it."
Three years, at most! Qin will be able to conquer Zhao. By then, no matter how big Guo Kai builds a porcelain workshop, it will all belong to her.
Gao Sheng's reluctance subsided when he saw the empress dowager's determined expression.
The Queen Mother would not do business at a loss, so he just needed to lie down and make money. The Queen Mother also asked him to contact Guo Kai privately, so that he could make money on both ends. Guo Kai would have to give him a share of the money, and the Queen Mother would also benefit from him.
Gao Sheng felt secretly delighted.
After seeing him leave, Jang Geum's brows were still furrowed.
Zhao Yuanxi couldn't help but laugh and said, "If you keep frowning, you'll become an old man."
Jang Geum said, "The Queen Mother trusts him too much. What if he tells Guo Kai about your plan?"
Zhao Yuanxi blinked. "What plan? Gao Sheng wants to do business with him out of good intentions, but he's worried that the friction between Qin and Zhao will affect their business. Why would Guo Kai be unwilling to do so?"
She did not let Guo Kai sow discord and let King Zhao kill Li Mu.
Zhao Yuanxi called Ling Yin again.
Ling Yin has now become somewhat famous, not only in Qin, but also in several other neighboring countries, where his stories are widely circulated.
Today Zhao Yuanxi asked him to make up a story about the friendship between Li Mu and King Zhuangxiang of Qin.
After Ling Yin heard from Zhao Yuanxi about the acquaintance between Li Mu and Prince Chu of Qin, his mind was immediately opened up.
However, he couldn't help but secretly glance at the Queen Mother above and whispered, "Your Majesty, you won't be angry about this story about the late king, right?"
Zhao Yuanxi suppressed a laugh, "No problem, when you finish writing, let me see it!"
"But what about the king!" It's normal that the Queen Mother doesn't mind, after all, it was the Queen Mother who instigated him to write it. But if the king gets to know, he probably won't be able to keep his head anymore.
"What are you afraid of? If Zheng'er comes looking for you, you can come to me and I will explain to him."
Zhao Yuanxi was not afraid that Ying Zheng would come looking for him. Could he ask his mother about his father's past affair?
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