Overlord's Road to Ancient Emperors

Li Xu hasn't contacted Lin Zhao for a long time. He still uses a quill pen when writing letters, half of which are daily greetings, and then ask him to take care of the employees of the Wangfu who are stranded in Yingchuan, and don't let the angry people treat the people of the Wangfu as Punching bag, if you can, get them out of town.

Judging from the content of the letter, he did not have a deep friendship with Lin Zhao, and even if he was intercepted to read the content, he could not find fault.

The two of Lin Rui'er rested in the palace for a long time, and then left with Li Xu's letter. There is still a difference between women and men in terms of physical strength, but Lin Rui'er has never complained about being tired or suffering. Everyone's opinion of her gradually changed.

Originally, Ye Changqing only wanted her to do some logistics work, collect data, write reports, etc. when he brought her into the Anbu, but the other party was too motivated and worked hard, and the capital robbed the men's affairs. After a long time, Ye Changqing also Really used her like a man.

Li Xu summoned Eunuch Yang in the afternoon of this day, and was a little surprised when he saw his body that had lost a lot of weight, "But the palace didn't entertain you well? Why did Eunuch Yang lose weight instead?"

Eunuch Yang touched his fleshless cheeks, touched the wrinkles on his hands, and sighed: "The palace has taken good care of it. It's because the old slave is feeling unwell and not used to Nanyue's food. It's not for other reasons."

Li Xu frowned and said to Liu Shu who was on the side: "Why didn't you tell me about such a thing earlier? Did you let the doctor come to see it? Since Eunuch Yang is not used to the local food, let the cook make some Meals in the capital are not difficult."

Eunuch Yang answered first: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Little Eunuch Liu invites a doctor to come for consultation every day. It is really because the old slave is not healthy and has nothing to do with anything else."

Li Xu also noticed that this old eunuch must be acclimatized to the climate, the climate in the north and the south is very different, people who have never been to South Vietnam are prone to get sick if they live here for a long time.

"Then why don't you go back to the capital first, the superintendent? It's an eventful time, and the palace is also in turmoil. Are you staying here because you want to monitor the king?"

Li Xu said it in a joking tone, but the other party was taken aback, and quickly clarified: "You are worrying too much, this servant just wants to drink a glass of your wedding wine, and return to Beijing to announce the good news when the little prince is born. The emperor has always been thinking about you Well, with this good news, it also makes his old man happy."

Eunuch Yang also heard some things about Yingchuan, but he didn't know the details, and he didn't know that this matter had already involved King Shun. Li Xu didn't intend to hide it from him. If he could take the opportunity to let him leave, there would be nothing wrong with it. .

He roughly mentioned a few words, and when he heard Eunuch Yang's complexion change, he hurriedly knelt down and said, "My lord, don't listen to the rumors from outside, where is this all? The lord's servant who has only comprehended a part of it and admired it all. Where are you?" If you need to be greedy for money, the emperor will definitely not believe it."

Li Xu smiled slightly. Recently, he let Eunuch Yang look around, and even deliberately exaggerated the news to him, just to leave such an impression on him.

He walked over to help Eunuch Yang up, and sighed: "If everyone can think so, I don't have to be afraid, but you know the situation here, the father and the ministers of the court may not know it. If the king's crimes are confirmed, the father is preconceived, so how can he believe this?"

Li Xu patted him on the shoulder lightly, leaned closer and said in a low voice: "Eunuch Yang is also a confidant of my father in the palace. Over the years, your caring for my father is obvious to all, and this king knows it. Get closer to Mrs. Zhao, but it doesn't matter, everyone has close ties, as long as Eunuch Yang doesn't do anything against the king behind his back..."

"Slave dare not!" Eunuch Yang fell to his knees on the ground again with a "plop". The most important thing for a job in front of you is to be faithful, otherwise someone will take your place.

He didn't know how King Shun knew about his relationship with Mrs. Zhao, and he only had one thought in his mind: Maybe King Shun thought that he was doing things for Mrs. Zhao by staying and refusing to leave?This is really a big injustice!

He was about to appeal for grievances, when King Shun asked indifferently: "Elder-in-law should always have symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea recently, right? Do you still have some stomach pains? I often feel cold at night, even if I cover it with a thick quilt, it's useless? "

After hearing this, Eunuch Yang's face turned pale, and he didn't know what he thought of. He limp on the ground and begged for mercy: "My lord, please forgive me. I really didn't do anything wrong to you. Mrs. Zhao just gave me a lot of gold and silver. The servant only occasionally revealed the emperor's whereabouts to her, and she has not been involved too deeply with her, let alone harming you for her, please hold your hands high and spare this servant's life!"

Hearing the sound of his kowtow, Li Xu took a few steps back, leaned on the table, put his hands on his chest, lowered his head and said, "What are you doing? You're just unacceptable. Why did this king want to kill you? But since The climate is unacceptable, I suggest you go back to Beijing as soon as possible."

"Yes, yes, this old slave will pack up his things and go back, and invite the lord..." His lips trembled, wanting to be given the antidote by the king. He knew that he must have been poisoned, and any acclimatization was fake. Otherwise, why is he alone, and all his followers are fine.

He was also stupid to ignore this point, and even more ignored King Shun's ability.

Li Xu tilted his head slightly, showing an inscrutable smile, and said vaguely: "What will the superintendent say to the emperor when he returns to Beijing?"

Eunuch Yang hurriedly organized his language, and said good things about King Shun, how he cared about the people, how many good things he did, how he missed his father, how he cried every day, and so on, which made Li Xu get goosebumps up.

"Okay, if you dare to reply to the emperor like this, I'm afraid you will lose your head immediately. He must think that you have been bribed by this king."

Eunuch Yang has been with the emperor for so many years, so he didn't know this truth, and hurriedly made up another answer. Li Xu was amazed by his quick wit.

He winked at Liu Shu, signaling him to learn more, these old eunuchs who have been in the palace for many years are absolutely top-notch in observing words and demeanor.

"That's fine. I really miss my father every day, but I don't have a chance to go back to Beijing to see his old man. You can convey your thoughts for me. Besides, you can say what you see in Nanyue without exaggerating. Not to mention asking for credit for this king, just say what you have to say."

"The old slave understands." Eunuch Yang wiped off his cold sweat and felt his body start to feel cold again. It was the kind of cold coming from his bones. He must have been poisoned, and the poison was very deep. I don't know if there is any help.

He looked up at King Shun, and happened to meet his half-smiling eyes, and hurriedly lowered his head, "Don't worry, my lord, I know what to say is the best."

"That's good." Li Xu is not afraid of him talking nonsense in front of the emperor. Recently, many foreigners have come to Fujian Province. I don't know how many imperial spies there are. Li Xu told them to bring more news this time. Go back, lest no one will believe him when he speaks alone.

"Then Xiao Liu, take Eunuch Yang to pack your luggage. I have a gift for Eunuch Yang. Remember to bring it to Eunuch Yang. The gift box is special and locked, but I forgot where the key is. Wait for a few days to find it and then send someone to give it to you."

Eunuch Yang was overjoyed and knew that this must be the antidote. As for the key, he must wait until he reported it to the emperor before he could give it. Unexpectedly, King Shun was very thoughtful, but it took such a long time to get to the capital. Can you survive?

"My lord, slave... I'm afraid it will be difficult for a slave to travel long distances, and I don't know how many months it will take to return to the capital."

Liu Shu replied for Li Xu: "Eunuch, don't worry, our Nanyue boat is fast and stable, and we can reach the capital in a month. The prince will send someone to escort you back."

This must be to monitor them. Eunuch Yang wiped off his cold sweat again, and said in a sincerely convinced way: "This old slave must return to Beijing as soon as possible to complete the task assigned by the prince."

Li Xu said a few more good words before letting him leave. As soon as he left, Liu Shu laughed, "This old man is too good at thinking, the prince is really good at predicting things, how do you know that he will definitely misunderstand?"

Li Xu glanced at him, and said lightly: "People who stay in the palace for a long time will inevitably have deep thoughts. He is good at calculating himself, so he will naturally think that others are the same. In addition, he has not taken precautions recently, thinking that this king is plotting against him. There is nothing strange about poison."

"Then what antidote will you give him then?"

"I still have a lot of candies that the king made for Shu'er, just give him one, it will be cheaper for him."

Liu Shu laughed again, "Yes, the servant must pack the gift box more delicately."

The master and servant finished their calculations, and went to work separately. Li Xu didn't expect much from Eunuch Yang, but he just didn't want such a person to attend his wedding, and he was willing to speak for him when he went back, so he should be able to help him fight for it again. a little time.

The street market has always been very lively, except for those who opened shops to display the congratulatory gifts for the prince, later on, some officials or powerful people began to show off their congratulatory gifts, as if for the sake of comparison, with different tricks every day, and those who were compared were very unwilling. Search around for more precious gifts for him.

Li Xu originally wanted to send people to stop such comparisons, but now everyone is so enthusiastic about comparing them. When he is in trouble in the future, these are the evidences that he has won the people's favor, and some people will even impeach him and use his power to oppress the government and the people The aristocratic clan, coercing them to donate money and materials, and even persecuting the nobles of the clan in order to win over the humble scholars, all the things he did before will be evidence.

But in the end he still didn't do it. The wedding between him and Kou Xiao is getting closer, so why bother making everyone unhappy about what will happen in the future? .

"General Kou is back." Seven days before the wedding, Kou Xiao returned with his troops. It is said that they went all the way south this time, not only to Lingnan, but also to islands further south.

Kou Xiao got a little tanned, and after washing, he leaned over on the soft bed in the study, admiring a large coral with Li Xu, which was captured by Kou Xiao.

"The island is very big, and it is only a short distance away from Lingnan. There are also aboriginal people on the island. They are similar to the tribes in the mountains. They still live together as tribes. The living conditions are not good, but there are good things there. It’s really a lot, such a large coral can only be exchanged for a bag of food, we used all the food and cloth on the boat to exchange several boxes of gem corals back.”

Li Xu added an island to his map, jokingly said: "Then we have another escape route, this island should be bigger than the sheltered island, in fact, if you go east for a few days, you may still encounter more Big island."

"In the past, there were no ships going to sea. I thought that the sea was water except for water. I didn't know that there was a sky beyond the sky, and there were people overseas. If there is a chance, let's go out to sea together and search for islands on the sea. Maybe we can find Penglai Xiandao."

Li Xu walked around the coral, and said to Kou Xiao: "A few days ago, I heard that a merchant also exhibited a large coral. It was a gift for us. I don't know which one is bigger than this. More beautiful."

"Then we'll know after a comparison." Kou Xiao heard about what happened in the city as soon as he came back, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. As him and Li Xu, what's wrong with receiving some expensive gifts? ?Without the prince and the Kou family army, how could they have a chance to make money safely.

"If you are not in a hurry to go to Beijing after getting married, I would like to take someone to that island again. The treasure is in front of me. If I don't take it back, I will feel uneasy."

Li Xu is not a person who likes to invade. As long as the people on that island are harmless to South Vietnam, he will not invade them for no reason. It is best to establish a friendly relationship.

"Next time you go to bring a caravan. The climate over there is hotter. There must be more and better fruits like bananas and coconuts. You should also look for other foods. As long as you can eat, bring back some, maybe It can be improved and planted in South Vietnam."

Li Xu has always wanted to find corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. These can be used as staple food, and they have high yields and are easy to grow. But I don’t know where these things came from. Anyway, it’s always good to find more. Maybe there are similar alternatives?

Kou Xiao knew what he wanted, and told him: "I left two Kou family soldiers on the island, let them live near the tribe, learn their local language, and collect samples by the way, there should be a lot of them next time I go .”

Li Xu laughed and praised: "You are becoming more and more like a parent official. You not only know how to fight, but also know these things."

Kou Xiao hooked his hands at him, teasingly said: "I often hang out with the prince, and I will learn a little superficially, I am not a fool."

Li Xu finished the last official document, blew out the candles in the study, and walked towards Kou Xiao step by step. In the dark night, he could only see the outline of Kou Xiao, and what he could hear was his own heartbeat. , He didn't wear shoes under his feet, and there was a light cat, approaching softly quietly.

Before he could make a move, the person on the soft bed leaped away, hugged Li Xu by the waist, and then pressed back heavily on the bed.