Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Wang Hongfu seemed a little drunk at the moment and laughed.

"Young Master, there is no important transaction in Xizhou."

"Oh? There are also many merchants from the Western Regions settled in Xizhou, so it's normal for there to be big transactions."

Guo Daizhao retorted.

Wang Hongfu shook his head drunkenly.

"Young Master, you still don't know enough about business.

Nowadays, most of the big transactions are still conducted in Chang'an City, with a small number in important cities in Qinghai.

Because the important cities in Qinghai are too far away from Chang'an and the transportation costs are high, the prices of goods are also relatively high.

However, some merchants did not want to go to Chang'an as it took too long and the journey was too far. They would rather buy in important cities in Qinghai even if it was more expensive.

However, all big deals need to be booked in advance.

Only the industrial park under the Ji Wang Mansion in Chang'an City can always have enough goods for large-scale transactions."

"I see."

Guo Daizhao suddenly understood.

"Then I wonder why Manager Wang is here?"

Wang Hongfu didn't say anything, but looked around.

"You guys go down first."

"Yes."

Guo Daizhao waved his hand and asked the servants to leave.

Wang Hongfu then lowered his voice and said mysteriously:

"To be honest, sir, I came here to clean up the mess."

After hearing what Wang Hongfu said, Guo Xiaoke's heart skipped a beat.

Cleaning up the house? Could it be Wang Wencheng?

Guo Xiaoke gave Guo Daizhao a wink, and Guo Daizhao understood.

"Come on, Shopkeeper Wang, stop talking and drink some wine."

Then he drank a few more cups with Wang Hongfu.

"Manager Wang, what do you mean by cleaning up the house? Oh, I don't have any other intentions, I'm just curious.

If it is convenient for Shopkeeper Wang, please feel free to talk about it."

Wang Hongfu's face flushed red. He looked at Guo Daizhao, then at Guo Xiaoke.

"Okay, I'll tell the envoy then."

Wang Hongfu put down his chopsticks and said.

"I am here on the orders of His Royal Highness Prince Ji to investigate Wang Wencheng, the chief treasurer of Prince Ji's mansion in Anxi."

When Wang Hongfu said this, Guo Xiaoke and Guo Daizhao immediately thought to themselves, it is indeed so.

Wang Hongfu's eyes were blurry with drunkenness, but he secretly observed the expressions of the father and son.

"Manager Wang, what crime did Wang Wencheng commit? We have lived in Xizhou for a long time and don't know much about it.

As for him, we only met a few times.”

Guo Xiaoke finally asked.

He wanted to know whether his affair with Wang Wencheng had been discovered and how much Prince Ji knew.

If it were just the things Wang Wencheng did, then it would have nothing to do with me.

He was afraid that Wang Wencheng would confess to giving him money.

He is now wondering whether he should send someone to kill Wang Wencheng to silence him.

"This.....Alas, this should not have been said.

However, since you are so kind to me, I cannot hide it. This matter will damage the reputation of Prince Ji's Mansion, so please do not spread it."

Wang Hongfu hesitated for a moment and then sighed.

"Of course, only the three of us know about this today."

After hearing this, Wang Hongfu drank another glass of wine and said:

“This Wang Wencheng is extremely despicable. He used the status of the Ji Palace to unite with local tribal leaders to oppress the people and exploit the workers in the workshops.

He deceived his superiors and subordinates, acted tyrannically, did evil things, took human lives lightly, and made a lot of money.

His Royal Highness Prince Ji was extremely angry. If he had not been busy, he would have come in person to severely punish Wang Wencheng.

I came here this time to capture Wang Wencheng and bring him back."

"How could Wang Wencheng be so bold as to do such an evil thing? Isn't he afraid of being punished by King Ji?"

"Yeah, isn't Wang Wencheng too bold?"

Guo Xiaoke and his son echoed with surprised expressions.

“Who says it’s not true? I don’t know who gave him the courage to commit such an unforgivable crime.

By the way, this is Xizhou, and there is an envoy in charge. Didn't the envoy notice it?"

Wang Hongfu suddenly looked up at Guo Xiaoke.

Guo Xiaoke was stunned, and Guo Daizhao beside him said quickly:

"Manager Wang, my father was not only the governor of Xizhou, but also the Protector General of Anxi, and he was in charge of the remaining people in Xizhou.

We also have to appease them. Over the years, many survivors have wanted to rebel, and my Aye has been suppressing the rebels everywhere.

We also need to patrol the western border frequently. You may have heard that the Western Turks may go to war with the Tang Dynasty at any time.

There is always friction at the border.

My father hardly spent any time in Xizhou these years, so he didn’t know about it.”

"I see. Your Excellency has worked so hard, and I admire you.

I offer a toast to you, my lord."

Wang Hongfu's face was full of admiration.

"No, no, this is all my job. I am grateful to your majesty for trusting me and letting me take charge of this area.

I will certainly not let your majesty down, and I will be loyal to my duties and fulfill my responsibilities, so as not to let your majesty down."

Guo Xiaoke looked serious.

But Wang Hongfu was disdainful in his heart. He thought, "It's no use for you to show your loyalty to me? I can't see the emperor anyway."

If you show your loyalty now, will you cry later?

"By the way, Shopkeeper Wang, I wonder if Wang Wencheng can be captured. If you need help, our Governor's Office can help you.

After all, it is His Royal Highness Prince Ji’s business.”

Guo Daizhao continued to ask.

“Thank you, young master, but this is not necessary, Wang Wencheng has been arrested.

Tomorrow I will set off to escort Wang Wencheng and his followers back to Chang'an to obey His Royal Highness Prince Ji's orders."

"Wang Wencheng was arrested?"

Guo Daizhao was surprised. He and his son thought that Wang Hongfu had just arrived, but they didn't expect that Wang Wencheng had already been caught.

This means that Wang Hongfu had already arrived in Xizhou, but they just didn’t know about it.

This shouldn't be the case. A team of two thousand people entered Xizhou, they shouldn't have been unaware of the news.

Could it be that they didn’t come from Chang’an?

At this moment, the father and son began to feel a little flustered. He didn't know what Wang Wencheng had said.

Have you told anyone about their affairs?

If they were brought back to Chang'an City, interrogated by Prince Ji and reported to His Majesty, they would be doomed.

For the first time, murderous intent appeared in Guo Xiaoke's eyes.

They can’t be allowed to return to Chang’an.

"Manager Wang, I wonder if Wang Wencheng has confessed."

Guo Xiaoke narrowed his eyes and looked at Wang Hongfu and asked.

"He did confess, but probably not all of it. I did not ask in detail. Your Highness Prince Ji will inquire about everything after we return to Chang'an.

Anyway, in the end, it is His Royal Highness Prince Ji who makes the final decision."

Wang Hongfu shook his head.

After that, Guo Xiaoke and his son stopped asking questions, and soon Wang Hongfu, drunkenly, said goodbye.

Guo Xiaoke made a few polite remarks and then Guo Daizhao escorted Wang Hongfu out of the governor's mansion.

When Wang Hongfu was getting on the carriage, he suddenly thought of something and turned around:

"By the way, young master, before I came here, His Royal Highness Prince Ji wrote a letter and asked me to give it to you.

I just forgot about it and almost delayed His Royal Highness Prince Ji's business.

Please, young master, pass it on for me."

Then he took out a letter.