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Nong Siji suddenly stood up again and bowed deeply, "Brother Xu, you have a vast landscape in your heart; I underestimated you before. Now my life hangs by a thread, uncertain from morning till night. This time, it was Island Master Shaou who pointed out a path, telling me to seek help from the imperial court in the capital. But I've been unable to find an entry point, never expecting that Heaven would take pity on me today and let me meet Brother Xu. But I wonder if Brother Xu can help me?" Seeing Nong…- 643.5 K • Completed
- Nong Siji sat on his seat with some irritation and asked, "You've been here for half a year, and you haven't made contact with any officials who can speak on our behalf?" The subordinates below hung their heads dejectedly. One envoy said in a low voice, "Your Highness, it's not that we didn't try. The officials of this imperial court look down on us envoys from vassal states to begin with. When we tried to make connections, most of them turned out to be greedy people. Before we even entered their doors,…
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- Although Xu Chun felt a little melancholic after seeing Xie Yi off, it wasn't long before Sheng Changtian and Huo Shiduo returned victorious with good news. They had captured many bandits, all of whom were sent to the Prefectural Government Office for trial and punishment. The fragrant pigs and peacocks were separately entrusted to Dong Xian, who continued to escort them to the capital. As for the so-called spices, gems, and fine wines used as bait, they were all fakes and were scattered on the spot. Xu…
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- On the bed in the study, Xu Chun nestled in Xie Yi's arms, tears still glistening in his eyes, yet he held tightly onto Xie Yi, whispering, "Why did Elder Brother Jiu promote me?" Xie Yi leaned against a large bolster, one leg bent, an arm outstretched embracing Xu Chun, his posture relaxed as he closed his eyes with a smile, "Isn't it good that I promoted you? It's just a nominal title anyway, so you won't have to feel inferior in front of Inspector Qin." Xu Chun stole a glance at Xie Yi, his mature…
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- Xu Chun quickly changed into his official robes and brought out all the officials from the Harbor Administration Office at the government office. Sure enough, he saw He Zhiqiu and Fang Zixing standing in front of the main hall of the government office, dressed in their splendid official robes. They had set up an incense altar, and after three kneels and nine kowtows, He Zhiqiu read the imperial decree, "Imperial edict: Since taking office, Prince Jing's heir and the Director of the Harbor Administration…
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- The customs office was bustling with activity early in the morning. Firecrackers were set off, and music played as Xu Chun led two deputy chief inspectors out to see the tribute off. Carriages covered in apricot yellow fabric rolled out majestically, each bearing gifts labeled with items such as ores, pepper, fine wine, and jewels, all marked with apricot yellow tags and flags indicating their country of origin. A cart carrying pineapples with a strong aroma passed by, followed by a banana tree laden with…
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- "Is the southeast going to become chaotic?" Sheng Changtian mused. "I've traveled that route before, and it's indeed quite turbulent there." Xu Chun leaned over the expansive table, studying the sea map. "Brother Changtian, this must be aimed at our dynasty. Our dynasty is the suzerain state of Silla, and if Silla is attacked, they will surely seek help from us. The emperor will definitely send troops to assist. Historically, any action against this area is very sensitive, and the land itself is…
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- The young and handsome official seemed completely unaffected by Light's vivid depiction of a promising future, instead asking calmly like a seasoned merchant, "And from what I know, this business has already been taken up by government kilns in Guangzhou, Fujian, and Zhejiang. The advantages might not be as great as you think." Light replied fluently, "Trust me, no other kiln can match the quality of this." He extended his finger and gently caressed the beautiful pearly surface of the porcelain, treating…
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- "A foreign merchant from the Qinsil Kingdom? What does he want with me?" Xu Chun asked curiously, "How did you come to know him, Jiang Mei?" Jiang Mei explained, "This foreign merchant's name is Wright. Your subordinate was working at the Guangdong Port Office when I met him while handling goods from foreign merchants. A few days ago, when I accompanied you to the port, he recognized me. Today, he suddenly sought me out, saying he wanted to purchase a batch of precious porcelain. Such porcelain can't be…
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- "What should we do?" Xu Tingjie paced back and forth, his expression flustered. "Could he have been deliberately bluffing us?" Dong Xian sat in his seat, his face stern. "Calm down. He doesn't have any evidence. And if he truly believed it, why would he tell us? Why wouldn't he just report us directly?" Xu Tingjie asked, "Who could it be? Who would write that report letter? The Zhu family? Or the Wang family? The Wang family has a new head, and last time they thought the split was too much, they were…
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