Liu Zhao left the Marquis of Lu's mansion in a carriage.
As a result, the carriage was stuck in the street and could not move.
In the past one or two years, as the roads in Beijing have been renovated into cement roads, becoming cleaner and smoother, there have been more and more pedestrians on the streets.
The number of carriages and horses also increased exponentially.
Those otakus who used to be forced to stay at home because they disliked the dirty roads, all ran out into the streets as if their nature was liberated.
The workload of the Wucheng Military Commission also increased. Every day, they had to deal with various disputes and traffic accidents, which increased exponentially.
As a result, the Wucheng Bingmasi had to expand its recruitment by 20%, increasing employment in the capital and allowing more people to eat the imperial rations.
The congestion on the streets was relieved and carriages were able to move forward slowly.
The coachman didn't know that the person sitting in the carriage had already been replaced and was no longer His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Liu Zhao disguised himself, walked into the teahouse, crossed the backyard, and came to the quiet room.
Master Wu Hope has been waiting for a long time.
"Your Highness is late." Wuwang bowed slightly and said calmly.
Liu Zhao lifted his clothes and sat on the ground, facing Wuwang.
"I was delayed by a small matter." Liu Zhao said lightly, without any sign of drunkenness.
Master Wuwang stared at the corner of Liu Zhao's sleeve without saying a word.
Liu Zhao followed his gaze and chuckled, "Your Highness overturned the table at the Marquis of Lu's mansion, and I didn't expect to get wine on my sleeves. I was careless!"
Master Wuwang smiled faintly, picked up the small red clay stove, and poured water into the teacup.
"The spring water from Beimang Mountain was delivered this morning and is quite fresh. Your Highness may wish to taste it and see how it tastes."
"OK!"
Liu Zhao picked up the teacup, blew away the tea foam, and took a sip.
"The spring water from Beimang Mountain really has a unique flavor when brewing tea."
He placed the teacup on the table and looked at Master Wuwang with a half-smile, "Master, you're back early."
Master Wuwang chanted a Buddhist chant, "The mission has been completed, there is no need to stay in the northwest."
After a pause, he continued, "Although I am a monk, I also cherish my life. The Duke of Lu knows my identity and intentions perfectly. I cannot pledge allegiance to him, so I have no choice but to leave the northwest. Otherwise, I will end up in a bloodbath."
After saying this, he smiled at Liu Zhao and said, "I have to thank Madam Zhao. If Madam Zhao's influence was not so great that even the Marquis of Lu had to pay attention to her, I would not have been able to leave the northwest smoothly."
Liu Zhao snorted, "Your Highness wants to hear the details."
Master Wuwang was silent for a moment before he spoke calmly, "The Marquis of Lu has told me to tell you that if Your Highness sends anyone to the northwest to gather intelligence again, he will no longer care about our relationship as uncle and nephew, and will resort to any means necessary to retaliate against Your Highness.
If Your Highness can ensure that both sides can live in peace, just as they did when the late emperor was alive, then everything can remain the same and both sides can continue to cooperate."
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows and said expressionlessly, "Continue!"
Wuwang continued in a calm tone, "The Marquis of Lu does not support any prince. He only wants to preserve the wealth of the Pei family and the Northwest Army. Anyone who dares to touch the Northwest Army is his enemy, and he will retaliate by any means necessary."
I have tried my best to persuade you, and I have achieved some success. The Marquis of Lu has agreed to marry his daughter to General Gu, which is a gesture of goodwill towards Your Highness. I hope Your Highness can also show some goodwill.
Liu Zhao sneered, "The marriage between the Pei and Gu families is just a chess move. My wife is offering benefits in exchange for Your Majesty's approval, which is the greatest kindness to the Duke of Lu. If the Duke of Lu is still not satisfied, then there is nothing to discuss between the two parties, and the marriage can be annulled."
"These words must not be altered a single word. Tell him to put away his claws. This is the capital, not the northwest. He has no right to act recklessly."
Liu Zhao's words were all warnings and filled with murderous intent.
The Duke of Lu was on guard against him, and he was also on guard against the Duke of Lu.
Both sides are the same, neither is a good person.
The relationship between uncle and nephew is all fake.
Only interests can move people's hearts.
When there is a conflict of interest, the uncle and nephew will turn against each other faster than turning the pages of a book.
Master Wuwang nodded slightly, "I understand. I will convey your Highness's intentions truthfully."
After a pause, he continued, "The Marquis of Lu values Madam Zhao's influence very much. It's obvious that the Marquis of Lu hopes to have more cooperation with Madam Zhao in the future. I hope Your Highness will not hinder this."
Liu Zhao laughed. "Your worries are completely in vain. Not only will I not become an obstacle, but I will do my utmost to promote cooperation between the two sides. The more cooperation, the better."
Wu Wang stared at Liu Zhao suspiciously.
Liu Zhao smiled at him, "You don't understand!"
He didn't understand economic warfare in the past.
But ever since he'd been with Gu Jiu, he'd known the power of economic warfare. Killing without being seen, it was truly a top-notch, yet seemingly harmless, perfect weapon.
He was not afraid of the cooperation between Lu Hou and Gu Jiu, but he was afraid that the two sides would cooperate too little.
When Gu Jiu's business chain penetrates every aspect of the Northwest Army, he will let Marquis Lu know how powerful he is.
Wuwang really didn't understand. He couldn't read the meaning in Liu Zhao's eyes. He only felt that Liu Zhao had bad intentions and he was very wary of Lu Hou.
Wuwang didn't ask too many questions, he knew how to save his life.
"It would be best if Your Highness did not hinder the cooperation between the two sides."
Liu Zhao smiled and said, "From now on, you will live in the capital and don't have to go out again. If you wish to rekindle your relationship with Hu Yang, this prince will not stop you."
Wuwang said calmly, "I would like to travel around the world. I hope Your Highness will approve."
Liu Zhao shook his head slightly, "It's not the time yet."
Wuwang frowned slightly, "This is different from what we agreed upon."
"Your Highness has changed his mind, is that not okay?" Liu Zhao looked at him with a smile.
Wuwang looked puzzled. "Your Highness, changing your mind so often is not the right attitude for cooperation."
Liu Zhao played with the teacup. "You call me Your Highness. As a Your Highness, you have the right to be arrogant and domineering and change your decisions at will. If you don't accept it, you can only endure it. Unless you want to die! I, Your Highness, can grant you your wish."
Hopeless's frown slowly relaxed, and his brows became flat and smooth.
It was not because Liu Zhao convinced him, but because he understood that it was useless to say more.
Cooperating with Liu Zhao is like seeking the skin of a tiger.
Liu Zhao's change of heart was not unexpected to him, everything was as he expected.
Wuwang smiled softly, "I really should let Madam Zhao see His Highness's lawless appearance now."
Liu Zhao laughed heartily. "You're probably going to be disappointed. My wife has seen every face of my Highness. Do you think that by exposing my true face you can alienate our relationship? How naive!"
Wuwang looked at Liu Zhao expressionlessly, "If there's a chance, I'd like to have a good chat with Madam Zhao."
"Don't provoke her, you can't afford the consequences." Liu Zhao warned Wuwang bluntly.
Wuwang laughed. He already knew Liu Zhao's weakness. Very good, very good!
He clasped his hands together and chanted a Buddhist chant, "I will stay at Baiyun Temple. If Your Highness has any instructions, please send someone to Baiyun Temple."
Liu Zhao narrowed his eyes. "Your Highness, if you change your mind, get out of the capital in three days and go to Jiangnan. Someone will pick you up there."
Wuwang smiled softly, "As you command!"
Liu Zhao turned away in anger.
He was fooled by the hopeless bald donkey, which made him very angry.
You thief bald donkey, those with bald heads and scars are really no good.
Liu Zhao was upset.
This is a case of a shipwreck in the gutter.
Careless!
The bald donkey who managed to escape from the sword of the Marquis of Lu was indeed no ordinary bald donkey. His ability to see into people's hearts was extraordinary.
Liu Zhao gave Qian Fu a wink, and Qian Fu understood.
After everyone left, Qian Fu returned to the quiet room.
Sure enough, hopelessness was still there, waiting for him.
Wuwang poured Qian Fu a cup of tea and said, "Eunuch Qian, please have some tea."
Qian Fu said seriously, "You shouldn't test His Highness's bottom line."
Master Wuwang smiled and said, "I don't want to stay in the capital."
"There are many ways to leave the capital, but you chose the stupidest one. His Highness holds a grudge, and he will remember you for the rest of his life for what happened today. You better take care of yourself."
"Are you reminding me to run away as soon as I get to Jiangnan?" Wuwang looked at Qian Fu with a half-smile, "You are betraying your master, aren't you?"
Qian Fu frowned, "I'm kindly reminding you, but you don't appreciate it. Well, since you don't appreciate it, I'll be serious. On behalf of His Highness, I'm warning you that if you want to survive, you must be careful about your actions. You are indeed very talented, but you are not irreplaceable, nor are you capable enough for His Highness to spare your life. I hope you understand."
Master Wuwang laughed and said, "I have always known that I am not irreplaceable. The cooperation between me and Your Highness is based on a lack of trust. Your Highness does not trust me, and I do not trust him either. However, if I could cooperate with Madam Zhao, I would feel at ease."
Qian Fu shook his head, "Impossible! Don't even think about it. His Highness will never allow you to contact the Madam, let alone cooperate with her. You'd better give up this idea, and you can still live a few more years."
Wuwang said calmly, "Thank you, Eunuch Qian, for your sincere reminder. I know my limits."
What a sense of propriety.
Every word you say today is asking for death.
"I hope you really know your limits. Everyone has a weak spot, and Your Highness is no exception."
Qian Fu warned again that it was hopeless.
Wuwang clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and said, "Please ask Eunuch Qian to tell His Highness that I will leave the capital on time in three days and head for Jiangnan. I hope that this time, I can stay in Jiangnan for a few more years."
If you can stay for ten or eight years, that would be great.
The prosperity of Jiangnan is much better than the poor mountainous areas of the Northwest.
Even as the bald donkey in Liu Zhao's mouth, he also has his own aspirations.
Even if you cannot enjoy the rich life brought by wealth, as long as you can see beautiful scenery and beautiful women every day, your life will not be in vain.
Qian Fu shook his head.
This is not a high-level monk, but a monk who only drinks and eats meat.
But Hopeless's face was extremely deceptive, he was born with the face of a high-ranking monk. Anyone who saw him would be deceived by him.
Qian Fu drank the tea in the cup in one gulp and wiped the corner of his mouth gently. "I'll see you off at Wuli Pavilion outside the city in three days."
"Thank you for your kindness, Eunuch Qian. No thanks."
"It must be sent, that's it."
"Eunuch Qian, are you worried that I'm cheating? You're worrying too much!"
No!
Don't worry at all.
In the face of hopelessness, any defense is unnecessary.
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