Han Shizu

Chapter 409

The hustle and bustle of early spring can be seen everywhere. The Bian River runs across the capital, the peach blossoms on the banks are blooming, catkins are flying, and there are many figures among the pavilions and pavilions. The noise of the city is full of noise.

There are many official ships and military ships docked at the southeast pier. This place is only used for berthing public ships, and the defense is very tight.Compared with Minbu, there are fewer tax collectors.

After nearly ten days of travelling, leaving the country to change ships, and transshipment of goods, the group of people who accompanied Tao Gu to the Southern Tang Dynasty returned to Tokyo.

"Finally back!" Standing on the land of Tokyo again, looking at the familiar city, Tao Gu sighed a little.

I don't know if it was because of the exhaustion of the boat or other reasons, but Tao Gu's face turned pale and his complexion was not good. Besides, his footsteps were a bit vain.

After making some arrangements for the envoys and subordinates, and asking the guards and soldiers to return to the office and return to Jian, Tao Gu ordered his followers.

"I will bring silk, brocade, porcelain, tea, and other specialties brought back from the south, and bring them all to the city and sell them!" Tao Guchao's servants whispered, "Hurry up, and don't make a fuss about things! When you leave the port, If someone else asks, just say it's my property!"

"Yes!"

Four or five boxes, big or small, were carried off the ship one after another, waiting to be loaded and taken away.Some of these goods were purchased in Jiangdong, and some were received as gifts. It is normal to go on a mission to seek some benefits.It's just that there is a suspicion of smuggling, so I have to cover it up with a name.

"Others, go back to the residence first and settle down!" Tao Gu's eyes stayed on the two beauties for a moment, and then he said seriously: "This old man wants to enter the palace and see the emperor!"

"Officer, where is the gift from Mr. Feng?" The servant asked after seven or eight boxes were unloaded from the boat.

Apart from gold and silver, Feng Yansi's gifts are all high-quality Runzhou silk, which is even more valuable in Tokyo.Tao Gu's eyes were hot, but he forcibly held back his greed and said, "Find two cars and go to the imperial city with me!"

Although there is some pain in the flesh, Tao Gu still has a string in his heart, guarding a bottom line.Carrying goods privately is against the law, so you really can't be too greedy, especially if Feng Yansi gave it, it can involve foreign affairs.

Go to the gate of the palace, go to the palace gate, and wait for the imperial edict.

"Tao Sheren, His Majesty summoned you!" Zhang Dejun came out to call.

"Thank you sir!" Tao Gu didn't dare to underestimate the little eunuch, he returned a salute, noticed his upgraded clothes, and with a smile on his face, he quietly took out a piece of white jade from his arms: "Congratulations yet Guan Gaosheng, Xiaowanwu, let's talk about your feelings."

If it was in the past, Zhang Dejun would have accepted it, but at this time, he didn't seem to notice Tao Gu's small movements, he just kept his eyes fixed, and said indifferently: "Tao Sheren, Your Majesty is still waiting for you!"

Slightly surprised, there was a little bit of embarrassment on his face, this was in front of the Chongzheng Palace, how could he dare to act too much, Tao Gu consciously took back the gift.

Taking a step forward, he tentatively asked again: "Dare to ask your majesty, how is your majesty feeling today?"

Zhang Dejun stopped and looked at Tao Gu from the sidelines. There was a faint smile on his young face, but what he said made Tao Gu startled: "Tao Sheren, this just returned What is the intention of inquiring about the situation of the officials?"

"I don't dare! I lost my temper!" Tao Gu repeatedly denied.

Zhang Dejun left first, Tao Gu followed behind, looking at his back, muttering in his heart: "What's wrong with this eunuch? When did he become so unkind?"

Zhang Dejun's reaction cast a shadow over Tao Gu's heart.

Entering the main hall, bowing down to worship, and looking up, the emperor of the Han Dynasty is still sitting in the imperial case as usual.Holding a vermilion pen in hand, writing the world, still so calm and calm, it seems that nothing has changed.

"Sit!" Tao Gu returned, Liu Chengyou seemed very happy, and asked the servant to hand over a bowl of tea, with a friendly attitude: "This is the tea made by the imperial concubine, taste it!"

Tao Gu was a little flattered, drank a few sips of the tea leaves, and naturally praised him greatly.

"It's hard work for Jinling to go back and forth this time!" Liu Chengyou comforted me in a formal way.

"Serving the country, how dare you say it's hard?" Tao Gu himself knew how happy life is in Jinling, so he hurriedly opened his mouth, a little bit to divert the topic: "I'm back this time, and I'm about to report to Your Majesty!"

Liu Chengyou nodded and motioned him to say that upon seeing this, Tao Gu immediately made a detailed report on Tang's situation.

Although he kept saying that he didn't care how the Southern Tang monarchs and ministers reacted and how they made choices.But if the matter is really done, Liu Chengyou's heart is still beyond words.

No matter how much energy, troops, and financial resources the Southern Tang Dynasty invested in Hunan, the resistance faced by the Han army would be correspondingly reduced in the future when Jiangbei was attacked. Liu Chengyou still had a very clear understanding of this point.

The corners of his mouth grinned, and Liu Chengyou's affinity seemed to increase by 10%. He said to Tao Gu, "Tao Qing said Tang Zhigong, and I wrote it down for you. This is considered a good start for Huainan's attack!"

"However, from what you have said, we should not be too optimistic about the puppet Tang monarchs and ministers. Before they formally mobilize troops, this strategic deception cannot be considered a success! We can't be too happy!" Liu Chengyou said again.

Hearing this, Tao Gu of course nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty's words are very true. Your Majesty's discernment and wisdom amaze me."

"However, it's not so easy to get rid of the bait when you're hooked on the bait! I just need to wait for it to change!" Liu Chengyou looked calm, looked calmly, and smiled lightly: "Furthermore, there is Feng Yansi in the false Tang Dynasty." Why wait for a scheming official like this. With him around, I wouldn't be disappointed!"

"Feng Yansi, it's just an appearance!" Tao Gu said, also expressing his disdain for him.

Liu Chengyou had already received a report on the result of Tang's agreement, and Liu Chengyou didn't pay much attention to that "agreement". After listening to Tao Gu's dictation, he knew it better.

There was no words for a while, the hall fell silent, but Liu Chengyou put down his posture of sitting upright, turned his body slightly, and asked Tao Gu in a relaxed tone: "Tao Qing, I am a little curious, 'Xichuan dog, people's eyes, horse bag, imperial chef rice ', what do these four phrases actually mean?"

As soon as Tao Gu's words fell, his body tensed up, his cheeks became hot, and cold sweat began to ooze from his forehead, he got up in a panic, and fell to his knees: "I'm so ashamed, please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Seeing his huge reaction, Liu Chengyou looked very surprised: "Why is Tao Qing like this?"

"Chenchen." Tao Gu was obviously very embarrassed, as if he wanted to bury his head in the floor.

"Get up first, I'll show you something!" Liu Chengyou said to Tao Gu.

Standing up anxiously, Liu Chengyou asked Zhang Dejun to show him a memorial, and said: "This is the impeachment of you by the censor, saying that you, Tao Sheren, as an angel of a great country, made the Tang Dynasty behave improperly." , lingering in the Qingguan, which is a loss of the stately dignity of the court. Moreover, he has a close relationship with Feng Yansi, the false Tang Prime Minister, and accepts bribes."

Liu Chengyou's words were light and light, in Tao Gu's ears, but it made him panic, he quickly bowed to the ground again, his slightly parted lips trembled a little.Liu Chengyou just looked at him calmly.

Frowning, Tao Gu bowed his head, "I am in Jinling, boldly speaking nonsense, criticizing the situation of the Han Dynasty, in order to confuse the false Tang monarchs and ministers, please punish me, Your Majesty!"

"Is there such a thing?" Liu Chengyou was surprised.

Tao Gu talked about the situation of the evening banquet in Feng's residence immediately, those details that he subconsciously concealed, without reservation.

"Hehe." After listening, Liu Chengyou smiled, without any sullen look, waved his hands to Zhang Dejun and said, "Hurry up and help Tao Qing up!"

After Tao Gu was helped to his position, Liu Chengyou said: "Before I left that day, I told you that as long as the goal can be achieved, the process is not important. Tao Qing is just a trick to confuse the thieves. To sum up the effect, I am very satisfied, how could I commit this crime!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your forgiveness!" Hearing this, Tao Gu breathed a sigh of relief.

After finishing speaking, he said again: "Your Majesty, before returning to the north, Feng Yansi gave a heavy gift to the minister and dared not keep it. The minister has ordered the fate of people and the city gate, and wants to hand over the internal money!"

"Then Feng Yansi is very generous! Beauties, gold and silver, silk." Liu Chengyou waved his hands and said, "You can keep the things for yourself, share some with the accompanying officials and soldiers, and treat them as rewards for this trip!"

"Sir, thank you Your Majesty for your kindness!"

After walking out of the Chongzheng Hall, the chaos in Tao Gu's mind dissipated a lot, and after he was shocked, he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Tao Gu is a smart person, after thinking about it for a while, he found some problems.When he returned to Tokyo, he came straight to see him. How come someone has already impeached him, and he is so clear about his situation.
Turning back suddenly, looking at the "Chongzheng Hall" hanging high, majestic and solemn, he muttered to himself, it must be the emperor's arrangement.

(End of this chapter)