"check!"

After the imperial meeting ended, as soon as he returned to his home, Sikong Wangxu changed into casual clothes, summoned several confidants and retainers, and issued orders in a tough tone.

"Let me get to the bottom of it. I want to find out whose favor his prince has won when he goes south this time. Is it really going to be smooth sailing?"

"This..." A retainer looked embarrassed when he heard this, because he was responsible for intelligence information. This order from his master was equivalent to giving him a heavy task. Naturally, he wanted to struggle.

of.

As a result, Wang Xu handed it over with a cold look, and without waiting for the customer to complain, he said bluntly: "If you can handle this matter, then there is no need to talk nonsense, and I will handle it immediately. If you can't, then I will replace it with someone who can handle it."

Come up here and save the rest of the corpses!"

When the doorman heard this, he was immediately startled and trembled all over, but he did not dare to say anything more.

The others were also silent, lowering their heads and lowering their eyebrows.

Seeing that the situation was calmed down, Wang Xu stopped talking and directly ordered: "Besides, give me everything. Xingke and the others are called over by me. I have something to ask them!" He looked at them!

He looked at everyone, emphasized the order, and finally asked, "How is it, are everything clear? Are there any other questions? No? Then stand down!"

After receiving the order, everyone retreated and evacuated as if they had been granted amnesty.

As soon as a few people came out, the guest who had been scolded before took a deep breath and said, "Why is the Lord so irritable today? Could something have happened?"

Someone next to him sneered: "Thankfully you are still in charge of the news, but you don't even know the news. Could it be that you don't know that the prince is so majestic today? In the royal study room, in front of the saint, he shook off the majesty of all the important ministers."

"The master of our house..." Afterwards, he realized that he shouldn't talk about the master, so he stopped talking, but the meaning of his words was already very clear.

The previous doorman was not an idiot. He understood immediately and muttered: "It turns out to be the prince. I know that the prince is coming back, but there was a lot of news that was not good for him. I also know his past reputation, plus this suggestion.

Cannes is no better than other places. In fact, it is difficult to arrange manpower. It is no wonder that the news is delayed. How can we compare with you locals." After saying that, he shook his head and left quickly with a look of helplessness.

Soon after these people left, a group of young men gathered and walked towards the private courtyard of Wang Xu's home.

Compared to the serious faces of subordinates at the door before, these people were much more relaxed, and some were chatting and laughing.

However, when they entered the room and saw Wang Xu sitting in the main seat with a serious face, the young people rushed to the room one by one. The atmosphere in the room was solemn. It seemed that even the air was a little thicker.

He smiled casually and made a gesture of listening respectfully.

Following the change in their attitudes, everyone immediately assigned their seats and sat down one after another at Wang Xu's order.

At this moment, it can be seen that the leaders of this group of people are the two young men sitting in the front row, one on the left and one on the right, closest to Wang Xu.

"I asked you to wait here today because of what I told you not long ago!"

"Uncle, don't worry," the young man on the left spoke first. His name was Wang Quanyou, Wang Xu's nephew, and he looked like he was in his early thirties. "Everything has been arranged, and we have also contacted our people in the north.

Tribe, this border trade will start soon, and there is a way to get some good horses. When you supply them to the court, it will not only be a huge harvest, but also be recognized by the saint, and you can truly take control of this area!"

"Stop!"

Wang Xu waited for the young man to finish speaking, then immediately waved his hand: "All related communication will be suspended for now."

"This..." Wang Quanyou was talking, with a smile on his face and a smooth look. Hearing this, he immediately got stuck, "Why?"

"The situation has changed!" Wang Xu shook his head, and then concealed it. He briefly recounted what happened in the imperial study room today. Naturally, he concealed the part where he suffered a loss, but the general context was still very clear.

Yes, after the narrative was finished, he said, "The prince is so confident that even if this matter is not 100%, he must have done it 50%. Although there are many doubts in it, it involves many things. We cannot take it lightly, so

Don’t get busy doing it yet.”

"Then we have already contacted..." Wang Quanyou also knew how powerful they were, but when his uncle glared, Li Ke lowered his head, "Then let them lurk again first."

Wang Xu pondered for a moment, then said: "The tribesmen who have already contacted can continue to communicate. This is not a taboo. What's more, the theory of the Northern Expedition cannot be wrong in any way. It's just that we don't want to make too much progress in other matters. This

The benefits of border trade are huge, but our Wang family is not complete without this one item. This is how we have been in the past. Border trade is just a step forward. We can take it slow first. It is not that we will not do it until the situation is clear.

, you can still continue.”

Wang Quanyou was moved in his heart and suddenly asked: "Uncle, do you mean to seek refuge with the prince?"

Wang Xu narrowed his eyes, thinking of the way the prince looked like he was in need of a beating in front of the emperor today, especially the many taunts made to him, he immediately felt a toothache, so he said noncommittally: "This matter must be considered in the long term. The prince will have it this time."

Credit, but his temper is too flamboyant, he will not forgive others when he is in power, and he will offend more people. This will not change for a while. Even if he is the prince, he may sit in that position in the future, but half of the country in the south can't

It’s not called Da Chu, but there’s no need to worry too much…”

This is undoubtedly taboo, but as mentioned above, in this era, it is not unconventional. Many noble families are not taboo about talking about it because they see the royal perspective and complete unification.

Dynasties are different.

The many nephews and nephews all nodded in agreement, not because of fear, but the young man on the right had a different look on his face.

Wang Xu also noticed it, so he asked: "Xingke, is there something unexpected on your side? I remember that I just asked you to collect evidence of the prince's crime and contact one or two useful people. It has only been a long time. You should not be too old."

The more you gain, the more you gain.”

The one sitting on the right is his youngest son, named Wang Xingke.

Wang Xingke listened to his father's words, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "We have recruited some people and contacted a few people, but they are all small roles. The original intention is to rely on them to follow the clues and slowly recruit useful people..."

"It's best this way," Wang Xu nodded and said nonchalantly: "Since they are irrelevant people, just send them away. Now there is no big conflict with the prince, and there is no need to touch his people. That would be tantamount to fighting.

Not only is his face meaningless, but he also has to share the pressure with Na Luo Ming, so why bother? It's better to wait and see. This doesn't mean that I'm afraid of the prince, it's just to prevent unnecessary complications."

"My child understands." Wang Xingke nodded, with a worried look in his eyes.

But at this moment, neither he, nor Wang Xu, nor even the senior officials of the Southern Dynasty and the dignitaries of the Northern Dynasty thought that Wang Xingke's thought would actually lead to such a situation. Otherwise, Wang Xu might have to surrender immediately.

The man beat his son to death on the spot.

But after all, Wang Xu had no choice but to look back, so after giving a few more instructions, he concluded: "In any case, the prince's strong return this time will bear the brunt of Luo Ming's group. We have wavered before, but in the end we are still on the side."
Chapter completed!