in2ebook Chapter 304 Is it done just like that?
Chapter 304 Is it done just like that?
Chu Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief after the empress left.
Even though he looked righteous and confident in front of the empress just now, he was actually very nervous.
That's the empress. If it really comes to a fight to the death, who wouldn't be afraid?
"Zhao Yu!"
"Your Highness!"
"Send a message to Ran Ming, asking him to lead the army to rest for three days and return to Bingzhou after three days!"
Chu Ning immediately ordered: "Go and ask Governor Cai to come over. I have something important to discuss with you."
"Yes!" Zhao Yu responded and went downstairs to make arrangements immediately.
The matter in Dunhuang City was handled so quickly that even Chu Ning himself did not expect it.
But it’s better this way, I can return to Kyoto City and reunite with Shen Wanying as soon as possible.
I miss my young and beautiful wife at home a little.
However, before leaving, the matters in Dunhuang City still need to be dealt with.
This place is the border between Da Chu and Da Zhou. If we want to do facial mask business with Da Zhou in the future, this place will become the largest trading city.
The person in charge of this place must be your confidant!
Soon, Cai Xingchao, who received the news, came into the house.
"Your humble servant greets His Royal Highness the King of Chu." Cai Xingchao, with a thin face, bowed.
Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly and gestured with his hand: "Master Cai, there is no need to be polite. Sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Although he didn't know why Chu Ning summoned him at night, he was the King of Chu, so he had no choice but to come and obey his orders.
Soon, the maid brought the fragrant tea.
Chu Ning smelled the tea, glanced at Cai Xingchao who was sitting upright and didn't dare to drink the tea without permission, and felt a little satisfied.
Although I haven't had much contact with this person, after spending the past few days with him, I found that he is a well-behaved and honest person.
It just so happens that this is the kind of person I want now.
Chu Ning took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "Master Cai must be very curious about why I am looking for you at this moment, right?"
Cai Xingchao was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Chu Ning to be so straightforward.
"Your Highness, please give me your instructions." Cai Xingchao bowed, looking like he was ready to take orders.
Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly and chuckled, "It's actually nothing serious. The Great Zhou army will withdraw tomorrow, and Dunhuang City will be stable from now on."
As soon as these words came out, Cai Xingchao's eyes lit up and he stood up excitedly: "Your Highness, this... is this true?"
Chu Ning nodded and smiled, "Don't worry, I have already obtained the alliance letter with the Great Zhou Dynasty, and they dare not violate the contract.
However, I have added a condition to strengthen trade in the alliance. From now on, my facial masks will be sold to the Great Zhou Dynasty through Dunhuang City. I hope Master Cai will take care of them. "
Cai Xingchao finally came to his senses this time.
It turns out that His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu wanted to recruit me.
Cai Xingchao's face changed slightly when he understood what was going on, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, if Dunhuang City can be stabilized, I will make sure that there will be no problems with your mask here!
However, I am only the governor of this place, and this is all I can do."
The meaning is very clear, he can only do his job well and will not get involved in the struggles within the court.
In other words, he didn't want to get involved in the struggle among the princes.
It can also be understood that he doesn't want to take sides!
Chu Ning raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that this person would actually refuse his recruitment.
However, there must be a reason why this person was sent to Dunhuang City by the emperor. Perhaps it was because of his aloof character.
It is difficult for such a person to serve as an official in the imperial court, but he has some abilities, so it is most appropriate for him to be transferred to the border.
Since I cannot subdue this man, it is naturally impossible for others to subdue him.
In fact, such people are more reassuring!
Those who curry favor with the powerful might even be bought by various interests.
Thinking of this, Chu Ning did not force Cai Xingchao to be loyal to him. He nodded and smiled:
"Lord Cai is indeed a talent of our dynasty. With your words, I feel relieved!"
After a pause, Chu Ning continued, "But this is not a trivial matter after all. For safety reasons, I will keep General Zhao Yu here and transfer him back to Kyoto when the situation here stabilizes."
After all, he is not his confidant, and no one can guarantee that Cai Xingchao will do what he says. We still need to observe for a while.
During this period, Zhao Yu was stationed here with some troops to observe Cai Xingchao on the one hand and to ensure trade with the Great Zhou on the other.
Cai Xingchao was naturally aware of this, but he did not say much. He saluted and said, "With General Zhao in charge of Dunhuang City, this place will be safer."
Chu Ning laughed, stood up and walked to Cai Xingchao, patted his shoulder and said comfortingly: "Master Cai, don't worry. I did this for the safety of the border."
He looked at the sky outside and continued, "It's getting late. Lord Cai should go back and rest early. According to my estimation, the Great Zhou army will retreat tomorrow."
Cai Xingchao's eyes lit up: "I will definitely send someone to keep a close eye on the movements of the Great Zhou troops outside the city, and report any news as soon as possible."
After saying this, Cai Xingchao bowed again and turned to leave.
Chu Ning looked at Cai Xingchao's departing back and thought to himself what a pity.
This person has the most outstanding character among all the officials, and he also has good abilities, otherwise he would not have come to the border to serve as a prefect.
It’s a pity that this person cannot be used by me!
No matter what, when there is a chance, I will see if I can subdue this person.
After all, the plan for Bingzhou has been implemented. Only when the wealthy families in Bingzhou are completely eliminated can the next plan of my king be carried out.
The contract system for fertile farmland was just the beginning, and the subsequent refined salt was the real goal.
There are actually not many fields in Bingzhou, but there are many lakes, and there is salt in these lakes.
However, if they wanted to move the salt, it would definitely affect the interests of the wealthy families, so they had to find a reason to drive away all the wealthy families in Bingzhou in advance.
By then, all the salt lakes in Bingzhou will belong to me!
Thinking of the salt lake, the figure of a beautiful woman suddenly emerged in Chu Ning's mind.
Chu Ning shook his head repeatedly, clearing the figure from his mind.
"Strange, why did this prince think of Feng Mulan?"
"It must be because I entrusted her with the task of finding the salt lake, that's why I miss her!"
After finding an excuse for himself, Chu Ning ordered his servants to prepare hot water for a bath.
At this time, Wu Zhao and Wu Si returned to the Great Zhou military camp outside the city.
Inside the tent, Wu Si suddenly knelt on the ground, his face terrified: "I have made Your Majesty suffer, please punish me!"
The empress gave him a cold look and said, "I took the initiative to lead the troops to fight against the Chu army. It has nothing to do with you."
Wu Si breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the empress didn't blame him.
After calming down, Wu Si asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, according to the requirements of the alliance, our army should withdraw from here, what do you think..."
"Withdraw tomorrow!"
The empress said with a cold face: "However, before withdrawing the troops, I want to meet with Chu Ning alone!
Send him a letter tomorrow morning, and tell him that I want to meet him in a pavilion one mile outside the city!"
I have suffered such a great loss, how can I let Chu Ning go easily!