Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 386 No, you came at the right time!
Prince's residence.

Su Chen stood outside the door, looking at the three big words above.

I was only away for two months, but it felt like two years. Fortunately, I'm back now.

"Master is back?"

"The Master is back!"

The doorman opened the door and couldn't help but shout out in joy when he saw Su Chen.

Afterwards, the servants in the prince's residence ran out one after another and gave a warm welcome.

"Long time no see, everyone."

Su Chen waved with a smile, and came to the main hall surrounded by the crowd.

The servants were already busy lighting the stove in the main hall. In just a moment, the main hall became warm as spring.

call.

It's better to be at home.

Su Chen sighed and took off his coat.

Compared with the cold wind in the Western Regions, Chang'an City, the Prince's Residence, is undoubtedly the most suitable place to spend the winter.

"Master, please have some tea."

Su Chen took the teacup with a smile, and the familiar taste took his sip. The refreshing feeling was beyond words.

"Sir, Pei Mingli, Xu Qizhuang and others are outside seeking to see you."

The concierge came back and said with a smile, "As soon as the young master came back, they got the news and couldn't wait to meet him."

Su Chen put down the teacup and said, "Please come in."

The concierge nodded and left.

In just a moment, Xu Qizhuang and others arrived.

"Brother Su."

"Mr. Su."

"sit."

Su Chen waved his hand, motioning Xu Qizhuang and others to sit down and talk.

After everyone sat down, Xu Qizhuang couldn't wait to ask, "Brother Su, is Turkic fun?"

Su Chen: "..."

"Okay."

"It's just a little cold, but people are very warm and open-hearted to you."

Xu Hui chuckled and said, "Brother Su is really sincere to them, right?"

Su Chen looked at Xu Hui and found that she had become more charming after not seeing her for a while.

Su Chen spread his hands and said, "I don't want to do this either, but Yu Gushe and the others are causing trouble for me."

"How's the business you're in charge of doing while I'm away?"

Xu Qizhuang: "Everything remains the same, except that we have added some branches in various states."

"If we talk about a profitable business, it must be Brother Jiang Wuyang's coal stove business."

The weather is cold, so there is no need to say much about the sales of coal stoves.

Su Chen nodded, looked over, and Jiang Wuyang smiled and said, "I have indeed made a lot of money during this period."

"Because the young master was away, I took the initiative and opened some branches in Shangzhou, Puzhou, Ningzhou, Liangzhou and other places."

"Because there are too few channels, the pace of opening branches in some prefectures near the capital is a bit slow, but in Jiangnan Road, Henan Road, Southeast Lingnan, Hebei and other places, the business of branches is booming."

Compared with the provincial capitals near the capital, other provinces have their own business channels.

Especially in Jiangnan Road, the coal stove business, which was mainly driven by the grocery store built by Jin Yong, was naturally much more convenient.

Secondly, there are Su Bing from Hedong Road, Cen Wenzhao from Shannan Road, etc., who are all the human pillars that Jiang Wuyang can rely on.

Su Wang nodded and agreed: "In recent times, the largest income has been from coal and stoves."

"I have calculated the revenue during this period. Please review it, sir."

Looking at the account book that Su Wang put down, Su Chen smiled and nodded, "I'll take a look at it later."

After saying that, Su Chen's eyes fell on Pei Mingli, "Congratulations, Pei Mingli, you are now a seventh-rank foreign trade official."

Pei Mingli stood up and thanked him: "If it weren't for Mr. Su's promotion, how could I have been worthy of the prince's attention?"

Su Chen waved his hand, "If you don't have the ability, even if someone helps you, it will be difficult to accomplish anything great."

"Now, through your efforts, you have been recognized by the prince and have been given important positions. This is what you deserve."

"Your coming here this time shouldn't be just a simple visit, right?"

Pei Mingli: "Sir, I understand."

"In addition to visiting you, sir, I came here for another reason, which is the westward caravan."

Su Chen nodded to show his understanding.

Pei Mingli: "Mr. Dai from the Ministry of Revenue has given me full authority to organize the caravan heading west this time."

"So, regarding the arrangement of personnel, I still have some details that I would like to consult with you, sir."

"You said."

Seeing Su Chen so happy, Pei Mingli did not hesitate and told him all the details he had thought of long ago.

"First, this trip requires a certain number of merchant escort teams. According to Lord Dai's instructions, we need to organize a merchant escort team of one thousand elite soldiers."

"Lord Dai said that we can contact the Ministry of War to provide the greatest assistance in protecting the merchant team."

"That's a good thing."

"But I have an idea."

Pei Mingli whispered, "The merchant protection team trained by you are all the elite among the elite..."

Xu Qizhuang: "You want Wang Xuance and the others?"

Pei Mingli waved his hands repeatedly, "General Wang and others, even if I want it, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince may not give it to me."

"However, General Wang and his men did train a group of men after they joined the army, so I want these people."

It turned out to be the case.

Everyone nodded in understanding.

Although the soldiers trained by Wang Xuance and his men might not be able to match them, they were naturally good at using the new weapons.

They are already strong in cold weapons, and now with the cooperation of hot weapons, who else can defeat them head-on except the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty?
One thousand men can easily resist three to five thousand soldiers. If there is enough ammunition, it will not be difficult to deal with an army of tens of thousands.

Su Chen nodded, "Your idea is not bad, but it requires the approval of the Ministry of War."

"With Lord Dai Zhou's respect, it should be possible."

"Is it really possible?"

Pei Mingli was a little unsure.

Such personnel transfers cannot be decided by Dai Zhou and Li Jing alone, but also require the permission of Li Chengqian.

"no problem."

Su Chen smiled and said, "This is to help the national treasury earn money. When the time comes, you can bring some gifts and visit the Duke of Wei's mansion."

Pei Mingli seemed to be thinking about something. Su Chen: "Let's talk about something else."

Pei Mingli nodded and said, "The second one is A Luohan."

"A Luo Han?"

Xu Qizhuang and the others looked puzzled.

In their opinion, if Pei Mingli wanted to travel west to do business, in addition to protecting the merchant caravan, he would also need manpower and goods.

However, Pei Mingli first talked about the business of protecting the merchant caravan, and then jumped to A Luohan. Doesn’t that mean he doesn’t need to talk about the others?
Su Chen smiled and nodded, "It seems that there is no need to prepare too much for other things."

Pei Mingli: "To be honest, sir, apart from protecting the merchant team and A Luohan, I can prepare everything else."

"If I don't even have this ability, how can I have the face to come here?"

Su Chen pondered, "As for A Luohan, I can help you write a letter of divorce."

Because of the troops sent to assist, and the cooperation between him and Roshan, their relationship, although not close, was very harmonious.

If a letter of divorce is sent to Persia, Pei Mingli's business will certainly be greatly taken care of.

"Thank you sir."

Pei Mingli bowed deeply and said, "With a thousand guards protecting the caravan and the help of the Persian prince, I believe that no Western country will be interested in our caravan."

Xu Qizhuang and others immediately understood.

Pei Mingli is adding a double layer of insurance for his future caravan.

It not only ensures their personal safety, but also guarantees the sale of goods.

"After being away for so long, I can't help but miss the taste of your home."

Su Chen smiled and said, "It's rare that everyone is here, let's have dinner at the Prince's Residence today."

"Come here, ask the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes and prepare more bowls, chopsticks, and drinks."

"Then we should have a good drink."

"Hahaha……"

Xu Hui asked with a smile, "Brother Su asked the kitchen staff to add more bowls and chopsticks, but is there anyone else coming?"

Su Chen nodded: "Wang Xuance, Li Jingheng and the others should be here after the handover is completed."

as predicted.

Everyone chatted for only an incense stick of time before Li Jingheng and others came over following the smell.

"Brother Su!"

Li Jingheng greeted with a smile and walked in first.

Then came Cheng Chumo, Wang Xuance and others. What Su Chen didn't expect was that Li Xueyan and Li Jingren also followed.

"Brother Su."

"I didn't expect that Brother Su would guess it right."

"What did you guess?"

Xu Qizhuang said with a smile: "Brother Su just said that he would come over after you completed the handover, and now he is here."

Li Jingheng laughed, "He is a master of foresight, what is this?"

"correct."

"I've brought all your stuff here. Neither Wang Xuance nor we know how to use it. I don't know where Bai Lang has gone. You have to do it yourself."

Sun Qiang grinned, "Bai Lang and the others must have gone to Nishang Building."

Cheng Chumo: "Why do you think so?"

Sun Qiang: "When we entered the city just now, he was discussing the experience of Nishang Tower with Jin Yong. Now Jin Yong is nowhere to be seen. He must have taken them with him."

"Ha ha……"

Everyone laughed.

Su Chen coughed and said, "There are two girls here, please be careful."

Li Jingheng nodded repeatedly, "That's right."

"We'll talk about the Nishang Building later. Let's ask your chef to prepare some delicious dishes first. We've become so tired from the trip to the Western Regions."

"vulgar."

Su Chen pursed his lips, "It was already arranged before you came, please take your seats."

"Let's have dinner!"

Everyone took their seats one after another.

After the drinks were served, Li Jingheng and Cheng Chumo couldn't help but shout.

Everyone was chatting and laughing during the dinner. They were very curious about Xu Qizhuang from the Western Regions. The presence of Li Jingheng and Cheng Chumo helped Su Chen get out of the verbal siege.

Although Li Xueyan didn't say much, her eyes said it all.

"I tell you, if it wasn't me..."

"And I..."

"Xue and Brother Wang also arrived just in time!"

"Yeah……"

When I heard this, I knew that Li Jingheng and the others were a little too excited.

Su Chen stood up with a smile and walked out of the room. The cold wind on his face made him feel a little more sober.

"Master Su."

"Snow Goose?"

Su Chen looked over and saw Li Xueyan coming over with a coat and putting it on Su Chen's shoulders.

"Don't catch a cold..."

"That's not the case, but your hands are a little cold."

Su Chen smiled slightly and took her into his arms.

Li Xueyan blushed, struggled symbolically, and finally had to obey Su Chen.

"Don't move."

"No, my hands are just cold and I want to warm them up."

"It seems I came at the wrong time."

Xu Hui stopped and looked at Su Chen and the other person who were snuggling together, her eyes dim.

Su Chen smiled and shook his head, holding out his hand, “No, you came at the right time.”

Xu Hui hesitated and didn't dare to step forward, but Li Xueyan took the initiative to extend her hand to her, "I have always known what my sister is thinking."

Su Chen: "Well, it's much warmer this way."

"Snowing."

"Auspicious snow heralds a good year."

Snowflakes were falling, and Su Chen hugged the two girls, enjoying the snow in the pavilion.

(End of this chapter)