The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 2358

Okay, you go, get ready, and then go to Nanzhou! Li Shimin's voice echoed in the empty palace, like a melodious bell, carrying an irresistible authority and revealing a hint of unquestionable determination.

Cheng Yaojin stood in the corner of the hall, staring at Fang Xuanling with burning eyes. This old boy is really looking for trouble for himself. His heart was full of complaints, but he did not dare to express himself in front of the emperor.

Fang Xuanling looked calm, as if she had expected such a result. He lowered his head slightly to show respect for the emperor, then slowly turned around, preparing to leave this magnificent palace.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The two responded in unison, with a firmness and determination in their voices. They knew that this was the emperor's order and must be carried out unconditionally.

After leaving the palace gate, Fang Xuanling's steps suddenly became as fast as flying, and she left the palace as quickly as a gust of wind. His back gradually faded away in the afterglow of the setting sun, and finally disappeared around the corner of the street.

When Cheng Yaojin saw this, he became even more angry. He chased after him with great strides, shouting: "Fang Xuanling, please wait for me!"

His voice echoed through the empty streets, filled with anger and resentment. Why do you have to call me when you go to Nanzhou? It's enough for Fang Xuanling to go. It's good now, I found something for myself.

He caught up with Fang Xuanling, grabbed his sleeve, and said angrily: "What do you mean? Why do you have to drag me with you to Nanzhou?" His voice was full of confusion and dissatisfaction, as if Fang Xuanling was hit as hard as a violent storm.

Fang Xuanling stopped and turned to look at Cheng Yaojin with a smile on his face. There was a trace of helplessness and tolerance in that smile, as if such a result had been expected. He said slowly: "General Cheng, you misunderstood. His Majesty sent us to Nanzhou together for his own reasons. You and I are both important ministers of the imperial court, and we should work together to serve the imperial court."

When Cheng Yaojin heard this, his anger became even more intense. He stared at Fang Xuanling with wide eyes, as if he wanted to eat him alive. He roared angrily: "Work together? You said it's easy! Nanzhou is so far away and the journey is difficult and dangerous. It's better for you to go there easily, but I have to be dragged to suffer! What do you mean?"

With that said, he raised his fist and was about to hit Fang Xuanling. However, Fang Xuanling smiled slightly and gently grabbed his fist. He squeezed hard, and Cheng Yaojin felt a huge force coming from him, making his fist unable to move.

"General Cheng, don't be impulsive." Fang Xuanling's voice was calm and firm, as if there was a magical power that gradually calmed down the anger in Cheng Yaojin's heart.

At this moment, there was the sound of rapid footsteps, and several guards quickly ran over. When they saw Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling confronting each other, they immediately became alert and the long swords in their hands were already unsheathed.

"What happened?" A guard leader stepped forward and asked.

Fang Xuanling smiled slightly, let go of Cheng Yaojin's fist, and said, "It's okay, it's just that I had some misunderstanding with General Cheng, and it has been resolved."

When the guard leader heard this, he felt relieved. They knew that Fang Xuanling was an important official in the imperial court, and Cheng Yaojin was also a fierce general. If the two of them really took action, the consequences would be disastrous.

Cheng Yaojin looked at Fang Xuanling's calm and calm face, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated. He took a deep breath, calmed down, and then said: "Okay, since you said so, then I will believe you for once. However, I have to remind you that if you need my help with anything when you arrive in Nanzhou, Don’t hide it.”

Fang Xuanling nodded quickly and responded with a smile: "Of course! General Cheng, you and I are both important officials of the imperial court. During this trip to Nanzhou, we will definitely encounter many unknown things. If I need you, I will speak up. Don’t hide anything, never hide it.”

After hearing this, Cheng Yaojin's dissatisfaction subsided a little. He knew Fang Xuanling's character well, and since the other party had already said so, he didn't need to worry too much. He then began to worry about his trip to Nanzhou, and frowned and said, "When I go to Nanzhou this time, I don't know what the situation is like at the eldest prince's place? If we go, will he take advantage of us?"

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment, and then said: "Although the eldest prince Li Chengqian is the lord of Nanzhou, his relationship with us was pretty good before. I believe that as long as we treat each other with sincerity, he should not have anything against us." adverse action."

Cheng Yaojin shook his head and said: "Having said that, Nanzhou is the eldest prince's territory after all. If we go here, wouldn't we be stepping into the tiger's mouth? If he has evil intentions, don't we have to explain where he is?" "

Fang Xuanling smiled slightly and comforted: "General Cheng, don't worry too much. We are just being careful on this trip. As long as we act cautiously, we will come back after investigating the matter."

Cheng Yaojin sighed and said: "Having said that, I always feel uneasy in my heart. We don't understand the situation in Nanzhou. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous."

Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "General Cheng's concerns are reasonable. However, we are not unprepared for this trip. Your Majesty has sent some elite soldiers and generals to accompany us to Nanzhou to deal with possible emergencies. . Moreover, we can also learn about the latest developments in Nanzhou through the stations and spies along the way, so as to know ourselves and our enemies."

It's a long way to go to Nanzhou, and it will take at least ten days and a half. Thinking of this long journey, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but feel dizzy. Spending a long time on a boat is undoubtedly a torture for an impatient person like him. What's more, Nanzhou is located deep in the sea, and the wind and waves are even more unpredictable.

Thinking of this, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help frowning and said to Fang Xuanling: "This trip to Nanzhou may be extremely risky. We have to be well prepared, just in case."

Fang Xuanling nodded in agreement. He thought for a moment and then said: "What General Cheng said is absolutely true. However, we cannot shrink from this. After all, His Majesty has his own intentions in sending us to Nanzhou. We only need to do our best to complete the tasks assigned by His Majesty. That's it." Cheng Yaojin sighed and said, "Having said that, I still feel a little uneasy. After all, Nanzhou is the territory of the eldest prince. What should we do if something goes wrong while we are here? ?”

Fang Xuanling smiled slightly and comforted: "General Cheng, don't worry. We are not going alone on this trip. His Majesty has sent some elite soldiers to accompany us to Nanzhou. Moreover, we can also learn about Nanzhou through the inns and spies along the way. The latest developments in the continent. As long as we act cautiously and don’t leave any excuses for him, I believe the eldest prince will not attack us easily.”

Cheng Yaojin nodded, the worry in his heart lessening slightly. He thought for a while and then said: "In that case, we might as well ask the Shengtang Group to see if we can borrow their plane to go to Nanzhou. This will save time and reduce risks."

After hearing Cheng Yaojin's words, Fang Xuanling's eyes flashed with light, like the brightest star in the night sky, shining with the light of hope in the darkness. He gently patted Cheng Yaojin on the shoulder and said with a hint of admiration in his tone: "General Cheng's words are very good! Shengtang Group is one of the largest airlines in the world today. The performance of their aircraft Excellent, safe and reliable. If we can borrow their plane to fly to Nanzhou, it would be the best.”

After hearing this, Cheng Yaojin frowned slightly and said worriedly: "I'm afraid that Shengtang Group will not agree." There was a trace of uncertainty in his voice. After all, Shengtang Group is a business giant and may not lend out the aircraft easily. For the use of the court.

Fang Xuanling smiled slightly, with firmness and confidence in his eyes: "How do you know if you don't ask? Maybe they will find a way." His tone was full of expectations for the future, as if he had already seen the dawn of success.

Cheng Yaojin nodded. Although he still had doubts in his heart, he was also infected by Fang Xuanling's confidence. He took a deep breath and said, "Okay, let's go ask." There was a kind of determination in his voice, as if he had already made up his mind.

So, the two got into the car and drove towards the tenement building of Shengtang Group. The car was speeding on the road, and the scenery outside the window flew by quickly, like a moving picture. The two of them were sitting in the car, each with their own thoughts in mind.

Cheng Yaojin secretly prayed that he could successfully borrow a plane this time. He knew that the trip to Nanzhou was full of unknowns and risks. If he could use Shengtang Group's plane, the risks during the trip would be greatly reduced. However, he also knew that this was not an easy task and required great effort and wisdom.

Fang Xuanling, on the other hand, was full of expectations. He believed that as long as they fought hard, Shengtang Group would definitely help them. He had already begun to think about how to communicate with the leaders of Shengtang Group and how to persuade them to lend the aircraft.

The car finally arrived in front of the Tanglou of Shengtang Group. This is a majestic building, towering into the clouds and majestic. After the two got off the car, they looked up and saw a shiny golden plaque hanging on the door of the tenement building with the four characters "Shengtang Group" written on it.

The two walked forward and were welcomed in by a staff member wearing a crisp suit. With professional smiles on their faces, the staff led them through the spacious and bright hall to the reception room. The layout of the living room is simple and elegant, with several famous calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, adding a bit of cultural heritage.

They sat on the soft sofa, waiting for the arrival of the person in charge of Shengtang Group. Cheng Yaojin sat on the sofa, clasping his hands together, looking a little nervous. He kept glancing towards the door for fear of missing the arrival of the person in charge. Fang Xuanling appeared relatively calm. He picked up the teacup on the coffee table and took a sip, his eyes revealing firmness and confidence.

Time seemed to pass very slowly, and every minute seemed to be stretched out. Cheng Yaojin became increasingly anxious. He was worried that his request would be rejected, and that his trip to Nanzhou would be hindered because he could not borrow a plane. He kept praying silently in his heart, hoping that he could successfully borrow a plane this time.

Fang Xuanling, on the other hand, was silently considering various possible plans in her heart. He thought if Shengtang Group was unable to lend the aircraft, whether they could consider leasing aircraft from other airlines or find other ways to travel to Nanzhou. Various ideas and plans kept flashing through his mind, trying to find the best solution.

Finally, after a long wait, the person in charge of Shengtang Group walked in. He is a middle-aged man, tall and straight, with an elegant temperament. He had a warm smile on his face, giving him a sense of intimacy.

This person is none other than Wei Zheng! When he saw the two men, he shook hands with them warmly and asked what their purpose was.

Cheng Yaojin spoke nervously, and told Wei Zheng exactly what he wanted. His words were full of sincerity and expectation, hoping to receive support and help from Shengtang Group.

After hearing this, Wei Zheng frowned slightly, obviously a little embarrassed. He pondered for a moment and then explained: "Two adults, to be honest, although our Shengtang Group has many flights, we currently do not have a formal navigation relationship with Nanzhou. Therefore, our planes cannot land there. Moreover, as far as I know, there is no airport built in Nanzhou, and planes cannot land there.”

Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin's heart sank. What he worried about happened. Shengtang Group was unable to lend them a plane to Nanzhou. There was a look of disappointment and frustration on his face, as if a basin of cold water had been poured from head to toe.

However, Fang Xuanling did not give up. He knew the importance of this trip to Nanzhou and he could not give up so easily. So he continued to ask: "Master Wei, is there any other way to go to Nanzhou? We need to go to Nanzhou urgently to deal with some urgent matters. If we can't take a plane, are there other means of transportation to choose from?"

Wei Zheng pondered for a moment, and then said: "Although we cannot directly lend you a plane to go to Nanzhou, we can provide you with some suggestions and help. Although Nanzhou does not have an airport, you can choose to go by boat. We in Shengtang The group has a specialized shipping business, and I can arrange a ship for you to take you to Nanzhou.”

Hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in the eyes of Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling. Although taking a boat is much slower than taking a plane, at least they have the possibility to go to Nanzhou. The two looked at each other and saw firmness and determination in each other's eyes.

Wei Zheng continued: "I will arrange for you a ship with stable performance, safety and reliability, and equipped with experienced crew. At the same time, I will also provide you with some travel information and suggestions about Nanzhou to help you better Arrange your trip. Of course, if you need any other help or have any questions, you can always tell me.”

Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling thanked Wei Zheng gratefully. They knew that it was not easy to get help from Shengtang Group this time. Although traveling by boat is much more strenuous than traveling by plane, it is also very safe!

They are ready to face the upcoming challenges and difficulties.