A scent of food drifted into the main hall from the direction of the dining room. Chinese

Xiao Ming, who had received a huge benefit, was in a good mood. He said to Li Wei: "Since it's time to eat, the messenger might as well have dinner in the palace."

Li Wei was a little flattered when he heard that, he said: "Don't dare below, how can a humble body dare to sit with His Highness."

"It's okay, it's okay, there are not so many rules here, so the messenger should not see outsiders." Xiao Ming said with a grin. He said to the servant outside the door: "Let the dining room prepare an extra meal."

Li Wei became more and more anxious. At this time, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He was not a person who was not seen by the King of Chu, otherwise he would not have to travel long distances to serve as the envoy at the age of fifty.

After all, in the Chu area, the envoys were served by some humble people. Even if these people died in the hands of the enemy, the King of Chu would not feel distressed. Therefore, he was a little overwhelmed by Xiao Ming's grand reception.

Xiao Ming saw Li Wei's expression in his eyes, he let Li Wei go out first, and then Wang Xuan came out from behind the screen behind the main hall.

He asked: "Do you have any understanding of Li Wei?"

"Back to your Highness, we have records of some of the high-ranking officials in Chudi, but this Li Wei doesn't have it. If the next official guesses right, this Li Wei should be a low-ranking official."

Xiao Ming nodded, "There must be secret guards in the land of the king of Chu. On the bright side, we must try to buy officials for our use. Remember, your secret guards are not just for collecting intelligence. The most important task is Thorough penetration."

Wang Xuan nodded. In fact, their secret guards had been implementing a very secret plan. Only Xiao Ming and him knew about this plan, and even Pang Yukun and other officials did not know it.

In this plan, their secret security work was further expanded. Not only were they responsible for espionage, they were also responsible for bribing infiltrating officials. These officials were from the imperial court or from other-named vassals, and even the target group included barbarians.

In addition to officials, their work also included infiltration of the people. Just like what the king of Chu did in Yongzhou, their secret guards were also looking for contradictions in Chu, ready to detonate at any time.

"His Royal Highness, this work is already underway, but this plan costs a lot, this money?" Wang Xuan laughed and began to ask for money.

No way, now Qingzhou's finances are so small. Whether it's Niu Ben, Pang Yukun or Chen Wenlong, they are staring at the treasury's account. If he does not open his mouth for the secret guard, this work will not be able to start.

Xiao Ming's face turned green, and he smiled and cursed: "It's all a group of vampires, you really want this king to **** it up."

"His Royal Highness, the officials are also helpless. These officials have a lot of appetite. If you don't feed them enough, they won't be obedient." Wang Xuan smiled bitterly.

"Okay, okay." Xiao Ming spread his hands, "I'll talk to Pang Yukun about this, but you have to report the details of the expenses. It is impossible to give this money indiscriminately."

"Yes."

Wang Xuan smiled. Unlike the army and government officials who can ask for money on the face, their secret guards can only pass through Xiao Ming, and now they have received Xiao Ming's answer, he retired and left the main hall.

With a sigh, Xiao Ming's brows frowned. Now Qingzhou Development needs money everywhere, so it seems that he speeds up the production of more goods and opens up sea trade routes, otherwise sooner or later he will have a fiscal deficit.

While he was thinking about silver, Zixuan came over and let him eat. Because there were guests this time, Fei Yueer chose to avoid it.

This time, leaving Li Wei for dinner, Xiao Ming was naturally unkind.

This time Li Wei was responsible for the artillery procurement negotiations. What he said when he went back was naturally crucial, so Xiao Ming wanted to test this Li Wei and find his flaws in order to buy it.

Because there were only two people eating, Aster arranged the food in the pavilion of the palace, and was able to enjoy the scenery of the palace while eating.

After a toast and a sip of wine, Xiao Ming observed Li Wei. Although his clothes were not bad, they were a bit shabby.

The scholars of this era are actually pursuing very simple things. They are nothing more than a wealth of wealth, a beautiful wife like a cloud, and a prosperous life.

His eyes motioned for Aster, and Aster immediately turned around knowingly and left. After a while, two singers from the palace came with money and sat on both sides of Li Wei, Yingsheng Yanyu was charming and unparalleled.

Li Wei was rather cautious when he saw this, but he also understood that this was just the way of ordinary princes' hospitality, and he had to reluctantly socialize, but it was very regular.

"Not good looking." This is Xiao Ming's conclusion.

Not only did he look at the surface, Li Wei's eyes were also very clear, and he did not show any wicked look.

With a smile, Xiao Ming said, "Envoy Li, this time the business still hopes that the envoy will go back and have a few words with the king of Chu, and send more craftsmen and merchant ships. If the envoy can ask the king of Chu to send extra, this king is willing to give the extra part. How about setting aside part of the profit to the messenger?"

Li Wei knew that Xiao Ming had impure motives for keeping him as a guest. He said: "His Royal Highness, Ding Mao is Ding Mao, and the officials are light-hearted. I am afraid that he will not be able to make King Chu change his mind."

Xiao Ming was a little surprised. This Li Wei was neither greedy nor nasty. This was really difficult. He naturally knew that Li Wei's words were just excuses.

Living in modern times, he naturally knows that although this ambassador is subject to domestic orders, the ambassador can be very maneuverable in the other country. This Li Wei is responsible for the artillery procurement matters, and may be permanent in Qingzhou in the next few years to supervise this. There are a lot of tricks.

After pondering for a while, Xiao Ming said, "People are light-hearted, is it because the messenger has a low official position in Chu?"

"This..." Li Wei's eyes flickered suddenly, seeming a bit annoyed~lightnovelpub.net~Xiao Ming immediately caught Li Wei’s change. I have to say that King Chu is very shrewd. I guess he knew Li Wei was not greedy for money. Only if he is not greedy will he be allowed to visit.

But what he didn't estimate was that Li Wei had been dissatisfied with his official career.

"Hey, the messenger seems to be fifty years old. What a pity." Xiao Ming deliberately irritated Li Wei. He now wants to open a breakthrough in King Chu's fief.

Li Wei's face became more and more ugly. He was also a well-known talent in Chu area. For decades, he was just a small man in the Chu Palace, and he had hidden dissatisfaction in his heart.

It's just that what he concealed was pretty good, and King Chu did not see the difference.

"Big officials and junior officials are all serving for King Chu, but there is nothing to be a pity." Li Wei still said cautiously.

"The envoys are so high-spirited and brilliant, which is admirable. If the officials of the court have such a minded envoy, there will be no successors in the Honghe Temple of the court."

"The court?" Li Wei looked moved. (To be continued.)