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

Chapter 429 You won’t block my way next time, right?

Su Bin's departure caused a lot of discussion and controversy in Chang'an City.

Going out to sea to do business is a very normal thing, and Su Bin is not the only one who does this. However, because of Su Bin's identity, many people have been talking about his taking a ship out to sea to do business.

Some people said that Su Bing would surely return with a full load from this business trip, while others joked that he relied on his status as the king's uncle to get so many warships. If he were to go out to sea for business, he would only need to bring cargo ships, why would he bring warships?
Isn't it obvious that he is worried about his own safety?
When a normal person goes out to sea for business, who wouldn't bring more goods? Why would they bring so many guards?
Some people also said that Su Bing’s trip to the sea for business this time was not just for business purposes. If he was just going to the sea for business, he would naturally not need to bring so many warships.

There must be a deeper purpose for him to bring these warships to the sea, and it is definitely not as simple as it seems.

As for what the deeper meaning is, there are different opinions.

Some say it is to establish friendly relations with other countries in the sea, others say it is to open up a trade route on the sea, like the Silk Road...

In short, Su Bin's voyage this time was a business trip with a purpose.

Regarding these discussions, those who are in the know did not give much explanation, while those who are not in the know can only make wild guesses.

With the arrival of the New Year, Su Bin's topic was naturally replaced by the New Year.

Simultaneously.

The court's year-end assessment of officials from all over the country has also attracted the attention of many people with the arrival of the new year.

Prince's residence.

"Your Majesty, there is someone outside the palace who wants to see you. He claims to be Liu Bairen from the Hedong Liu Clan."

"not see."

Su Chen spoke indifferently, his eyes not moving away from the book in his hands.

Ever since the news of His Majesty's assessment spread, I don't know how many people have come to visit Su Chen during this period of time.

The purpose is self-evident. He simply wants Su Chen to give him some help in the year-end assessment.

Therefore, Su Chen refused to meet any of these people's visits.

Unless it's an acquaintance coming to visit.

"Your Majesty, this person is different."

Sun Qiang said softly, "This man is Xue Li's brother-in-law. This time he came with Xue Li's visiting card."

Su Chen raised his eyebrows. Xue Li’s brother-in-law?
"Did this person say anything?"

"No."

Sun Qiang shook his head. "He did bring some gifts."

After a moment of hesitation, Su Chen said, "Please ask him to come in."

Sun Qiang nodded and left.

After a moment, Liu Bairen, a handsome and well-proportioned man, walked in from outside.

"Your subordinate Liu Bairen pays respect to His Majesty."

"No gift."

Su Chen waved his hand, motioning Liu Bairen to sit down and talk.

Liu Bairen thanked him and sat down, then said apologetically, "I hope Your Majesty will forgive me for my intrusive visit this time."

Su Chen looked at Liu Bairen with a smile: "It doesn't matter, since you came with Xue Li's visiting card, you are one of us."

Liu Bairen breathed a sigh of relief, but he did not agree with what Su Chen said about their own people.

It is well known that Xue Li is Su Chen's man.

However, he was just a visitor under the name of Xue Li, how dare he be so close to him?

"Prince had a brilliant plan to break up the alliance between the noble families. My Liu family disciples were valued by the prince and also received some benefits. I should have come to express my gratitude earlier."

Liu Bairen pondered and spoke slowly, "It's just that the court has developed too fast in the past period of time. In addition, there are various changes, assessments, and trivial matters. I was unable to come to Chang'an to express my gratitude in the first place."

"Now that I have some free time, I have come to visit Your Majesty and have prepared some small gifts. I hope Your Majesty will not refuse them."

Before the noble families joined forces, the Liu family of Hedong did stand behind them together with the Xue family and provided some help.

of course.

Naturally, the Liu family also benefited from this, otherwise why would they be so enthusiastic?
Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, "Liu stood firm on major issues, and it is reasonable for His Majesty to treat her kindly. This has little to do with me."

"Instead of coming to thank me, you should do your own job well, so as not to disappoint His Majesty's trust in you."

Liu Bairen smiled and nodded, "Of course."

"Your Majesty is evaluating officials from all over the country this time. Although my Liu family does not hold many official positions, we can guarantee that the people under our rule will have enough food and clothing."

After saying this, Liu Bairen lowered his voice with some hesitation, "However, I came to visit the prince this time because I really have something to ask for."

"Oh?"

Su Chen glanced at Liu Bairen, then said after a moment's hesitation, "With Liu's ability, is there anything else you need my assistance with?"

Liu Bairen gritted his teeth and said frankly: "I want to go further, please give me some advice, Your Majesty."

Oh hoo.

Another official who wants to advance.

Su Chen smiled and asked, "What is your current official position?"

Liu Bairen: "Zezhou Sima."

It turned out that he was a Sima of a small state.

If he was a Huzhou Sima like Ma Yunfei, he would be a fifth-rank official. However, Zezhou was different from Huzhou, and even a Sima was only a sixth-rank civil servant.

Su Chen groaned: "If you want to go further, you can either move out or get promoted. Which step do you plan to take?"

Liu Bairen: "I am willing to follow the prince's arrangements."

He is very obedient.

Su Chen smiled and said, "Since you said that you ensured the livelihood of the people during your tenure, even if you have no merits, you have worked hard."

"Your Majesty's assessment this time will certainly be recorded."

"When the time comes, someone will present the case to your majesty, and your majesty will have his own plan on whether the transfer can be made."

"But I will put in a good word for you."

Liu Bairen felt relieved and quickly stood up to thank him: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Not urgent."

Su Chen waved his hand, "Let me be frank. If what you do is not what you say, then I can't help you mediate, and I might even punish you for it."

"I understand!" Liu Bairen smiled. "Since I dare to come here on my own initiative, I must have a clear conscience."

"Okay, back off."

"I'll take my leave."

Liu Bairen said goodbye and left.

After Liu Bairen left, Su Chen thought for a moment and called the white wolf.

"Your Majesty."

"Go and ask about Liu Bairen and see if he is lying."

"Yes."

White Wolf took his leave.

Sun Qiang: "Sir, you don't trust this man?"

Su Chen shook his head. "We have to be careful. We can't just give him a promotion because he's Xue Li's brother-in-law, for personal reasons, right?"

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"If he really does an outstanding job, even if I don't say anything to Your Majesty, someone will speak up for him."

Sun Qiang seemed to be thinking about something.

"The New Year is coming soon, we should have a few days of peace."

Su Chen knocked on the table and said, "Go hang up the sign outside the door. I won't see any guests during this period."

"If it's someone we know, it's fine. But if it's someone like him who comes here with a visiting card from someone else and tries to get close to us, that's fine."

"I don't have that much energy to help them go further."

"understood."

Sun Qiang nodded, "By the way, sir, the custom-made clothes you ordered at the clothing store have been delivered. Do you want to take a look?"

"Get ready and follow me to the Jiangxia Palace."

……

The carriage with the logo of the King of Side by Side printed on it slowly came to the Jiangxia Palace.

The guard outside the palace gate burst into laughter when he saw the carriage.

"The prince has arrived."

When Su Chen got off the carriage, he saw two familiar faces.

"Uncle Wu, long time no see."

"Your Majesty, I am not worthy of being called your uncle."

Uncle Wu looked at Su Chen with a smile on his face.

Compared to the last meeting, their prince asked them to stop Su Chen and not let them enter the mansion.

Who would have thought that he would take out the prince's badge.

Okay.

There is no need to stop them from meeting this time. With Su Chen's current status, they can't stop him.

"Ayong, give Uncle Wu and the others a few jars of the good wine I brought."

Jin Yong smiled and nodded, then took out some good wine from the car and handed it over.

"No, my lord, this is not allowed."

"Hey, Uncle Wu, you are too polite. You are the elders of King Jiangxia. Even if I don't give it to you now, King Jiangxia will still send it to you later, right?"

Su Chen said cheerfully: "Besides, I'll give you two more jars of wine. You won't stop me outside the mansion next time, right?"

Uncle Wu was immediately happy, and his companions around him were also smiling.

Now that Su Chen has said this, what reason do they have to refuse?
"Then we will thank the prince for his kindness."

"Take it, take it."

Su Chen smiled and nodded, "Is the princess at home?"

"Yes, please come in, Your Majesty."

This time, Uncle Wu and the others were much happier and simply gave way.

Su Chen strode in.

"I was wondering what the magpie was chirping on the branch. It turns out a distinguished guest is coming."

"Brother Jingheng, look at what you said, Chu Mo is also here..."

"is not that right."

Cheng Chumo said cheerfully, "Your Majesty, you have been closed to visitors these days, but you actually came here today."

Su Chen shrugged, "I would like to be with you as usual, but my current identity is bound to make people feel a little strange."

Li Jingheng nodded, "That's right. I heard that quite a few people visited your Prince Residence these days?"

"It's not for the purpose of assessment."

Su Chen waved his hand, "Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm here and you won't invite me in for a cup of tea?"

"Haha, please come in, please come in."

Li Jingheng enthusiastically pulled Su Chen to the main hall. At the same time, Li Jingren ran away.

Arriving at the backyard, Li Jingren couldn't wait to speak, "Sister, sister, Brother Su is here."

Li Xueyan, who was practicing martial arts, stopped immediately upon hearing this. Steam was coming out of her head, and it seemed that she had been practicing for a long time.

"Brother Su is here?"

"Yes, sister, stop practicing martial arts and go over there quickly."

"Okay, I'll wash up..."

Li Xueyan nodded and put down the sword in her hand.

"Princess, this is the clothes that King Bingjian sent. He said it was specially made for you. Let us try it out to see if it fits you."

Li Jingren curiously moved forward to take a look, but was bounced away by Li Xueyan's head.

"What are you looking at!"

(End of this chapter)