Chapter 246

Li Yunbo was originally because he held the position of Zaicheng in the "Longhu Curtain Office."

When Zhang Gui, the Curtain Office General who was wandering outside nine days out of ten, was not in his position, he coordinated the overall situation.

He became an obstacle for Prince Zhen's "temporary imperial residence" to control Zhihai Town, and thus lost his life inexplicably.

It is the so-called, "I didn't kill Boren, but Boren died because of me."

Although Zhang Gui knew that the fault was not his, he inevitably had an inexplicable guilt for Old Li's death.

And because of this, he had an extra friendliness toward Li Zhende, who was Li Yunbo's successor.

And Li Zhende also seemed to respect Zhang Gui exceptionally.

After sitting level with him, he said decisively:

"The Heir's great kindness and virtue, Zhende will definitely repay generously in the future!"

The two chatted a few words with genuine feelings.

Li Zhende suddenly lowered his voice,

"Heir, you know that the noble families residing in the Eastern Yue Sea Province, no matter how noble they are, do not do business on the sea.

Especially in the last two years.

You, as a 'person who rides the tide,' have opened up a new path in the outer wild ocean Chaos Tooth Archipelago to trade with Western Continent ocean merchants.

Causing a surge in the local area.

I followed the arrangements of the clan elders, and recently I have also been doing business with Westerners.

Several times when going to sea, I passed by one of the giant islands in the outer ring of the Chaos Tooth, Giant Serpent Head Island.

I accidentally discovered a new large port city, the name is very unique, called 'New World.'

It is actually said to have been established by the other Imperial Censor among the two heroes of the 'Pingyang Zhang family' besides you."

Speaking of this, he did not continue.

Zhang Gui frowned, then waved his hand dismissively,

"For a long time, when I went to sea, I went to Xianrong Island.

I have never heard of this 'New World' sea city, but to say that this city was built by the family, it is not impossible.

After all, our Pingyang Zhang family is also familiar with Giant Serpent Head Island.

As a result, now Blackwood Town has been taken away by Prince Zhen, neither dead nor alive, and I don't know if it will be returned.

It is normal for the big shots in the clan to lack silver and money and start another stove.

But to say that this matter was presided over by Cousin Jiuqing, I don't believe it.

He might be able to stir up trouble in the imperial court with ease.

But building a city and opening a port overseas is another matter.

It emphasizes 'forming grace and righteousness, planning for the long term, giving up great wealth, and making friends in all directions.'

More importantly, either the family's military power is magnificent, or one's own fist is hard enough.

Speaking of which, I am even more suitable than him."

"Exactly.

So now friends on the sea all say that the 'New World' was created by you in the name of the Pingyang Zhang family."

Li Zhende stretched his neck and whispered in Zhang Gui's ear:

"Some people even fabricated that you rebuilt the 'Stone Corpse Kingdom' on Giant Serpent Head Island.

This so-called 'New World' sea city is actually the True Dragon Kingdom's external 'window' newly built on the original site after Zhang Gui destroyed the 'Ancient Well City' of the Yingri exiled nobles.

For this reason, many rumors were specially fabricated.

But rumors like 'Zhang Gui rebuilt the Stone Corpse Kingdom on Giant Serpent Head Island' definitely do not exist.

Because it is too close to the truth.

Although it sounds absurd, if it is really believed by some idiot in a high position, or taken advantage of by some official who is good at calling a deer a horse.

It would be a great loss."

"Such rumors can be fabricated, the saying 'three people make a tiger' is truly not deceiving me!"

Zhang Gui felt a little panicked in his heart, but his face showed a crying and laughing expression.

Li Zhende nodded deeply, "Exactly.

When this 'New World' sea city was built, someone once saw with their own eyes that it was done by Prince Zhen's strange object 'Heavenly Craft Flying Man.'

It must be inseparable from Prince Zhen's 'temporary imperial residence,' and, "

He stretched his head longer, almost reaching Zhang Gui's ear,

"Now among the nine 'Fish-Dragon Great Ships' of the Song Ming Kingdom, three or four are patrolling along the coast of Giant Serpent Head Island.

I think it must be that after the current emperor moved the capital to the Jinling Capital Region, he was too harsh on the several princes who previously 'inspected on behalf of heaven' in the Southern Kingdom.

Prince Zhan was suddenly subdued by the eunuchs under his command in Jingchu, and was sent to Jinling to be confined overnight.

Now it is said that he is seriously ill and in critical condition.

Prince Feng of the Western Yue Sea said he was apprenticed to an ancient sect and abandoned everything in the world.

But who can prove this kind of thing, eight out of ten, he has also met with misfortune.

The other princes, together with their 'fellow' subordinates, are not fools, who can still believe that they will have a good result.

Who knows, they might have joined forces, all defected to Prince Zhen who is far overseas, and built a new world city on Giant Serpent Head Island.

To carry out the strategy of 'cunning rabbit having three burrows.'

But now rumors unfavorable to you are circulating in the market, I am afraid someone has evil intentions toward the Heir.

Although you are not afraid, it is better to pay attention."

There are many smart people in this world, when you create a fact, let alone keep your mouth shut.

Even if you announce everything clearly, truthfully, and clearly, one by one.

There are still many people who insist on outlining other "truths" according to their own ideas.

And this kind of "truth" sometimes is even more reasonable than the facts.

Because fiction needs the support of logic, but reality does not.

Therefore, Zhang Gui opened his mouth upon hearing this, and a strange expression of half-smile appeared on his face,

"This statement is very reasonable.

So Young Master Zhende, you came to see me not only to thank me, but also to remind me.

I have remembered this favor."

"What is the Heir saying, now the world of the Southern Kingdom seems to have returned to peace.

But anyone can see that if there is any change, it will inevitably be precarious again.

The Haoran family head of our Muxiangchuan Li family has always felt that at this moment, we gate-valve families who are close to each other should support each other.

For example, before this Zhihai Town was opened as a port and bestowed to the Heir as a fief by the current emperor.

It was built by your Pingyang Zhang family, our Muxiangchuan Li family, as well as the Zhehai Tao family and the Xiongsen Island Zhao family.

Ancestors have long had precedents.

Why don't we descendants follow suit."

"It really made me waste my feelings.

It turns out that this grandson came to kowtow to me, gratitude is just casual, the real intention is that their Muxiangchuan Li family has big shots who want to have a 'local joint protection' to overcome the difficulties together.

They counted me as a force.

Let him come to probe the tone."

Zhang Gui instantly understood Li Zhende's real purpose for seeing him, and thought silently:

"But this matter has no harm to me.

Isn't unity strength."

So he nodded lightly, "I have the same intention.

But it only represents myself, and has nothing to do with the 'Pingyang Zhang family'."

"Zhende understands."

Having received a satisfactory answer, Li Zhende was naturally full of joy,

"The Heir is truly a hero of the world, doing things with ease.

Decisive!"

After flattering a few words, he hurriedly said goodbye, obviously anxious to return to the family to report.

(End of chapter)