Chapter 1 The Crown Prince

  Zhao Yun responded with a loud "Yes!" and immediately turned around and walked out.

  "Shameless, cunning, and unscrupulous. As long as I can get rid of Cao Cao and restore a clear sky, I don't care what methods are used or if the whole world laughs at me. Because I want to live."

  After Zhao Yun left, Liu Feng clenched his fists tightly, and a strong light burst out of his eyes, which was a kind of light with an unyielding determination.

  Man blocks man, god blocks god. The most important thing for a person is to see his true nature clearly. Liu Feng knows he's not a person who dares to be humble and vows to soar high.

  On the other hand, after Zhao Yun arrived outside the grand hall, he stood still at the gate. Like a fierce general in a bloody battle, one man holding the pass, ten thousand men cannot open it.

  Soon after, Jian Yong walked in. Beside him were some armored soldiers, and behind them was a carriage, which undoubtedly contained gold.

  "Zi Long?" Jian Yong was startled to see Zhao Yun standing at the door, and then felt a little delighted. Liu Bei had a good relationship with Zhao Yun, which also made Jian Yong get along well with Zhao Yun.

  Jian Yong did not know that Zhao Yun had already lost hope in Liu Bei, so he thought that as long as Zhao Yun was there, he would be able to help speak some good words. His heart suddenly surged with excitement again.

  "Mr. Jian." However, Zhao Yun responded with a cold and distant bow.

  "What's this, Zilong?" Zhao Yun's attitude made Jian Yong puzzled and surprised.

  "The prince is very clear about the purpose of your visit to the palace. However, the prince does not intend to let you off easily, not only will he take the millet, but also the gold that you have brought with you. Consider it a small token of respect for his highness." After finishing speaking, Zhao Yun immediately turned around and ordered the remaining armored soldiers outside the hall: "Bring all the gold into the palace."

  Zhao Yun was the Left Guard of the Crown Prince, so he naturally had a certain status and it wasn't necessarily possible to get these armored soldiers to risk their lives for him, but ordering them to do some physical labor was easy.

  "Yes." The guards responded in unison and immediately went forward to receive a cart full of gold.

  "Wow." Jian Yun's eyes widened, revealing an incredulous expression. He had seen greed before, but never to this extent. They hadn't even met yet, and already they were forcibly taking away his gold.

  What's this?

  Jian Yong naturally was unwilling, and said to Zhao Yun: "Zilong, there is at least a thousand taels of gold in this carriage. Can't you let me see the Crown Prince?"

  "I've said it before, Your Highness doesn't want to waste any more words. Farewell." Zhao Yun said coldly and bowed slightly towards Jian Yong before turning around and entering the palace.

  After entering the palace, Zhao Yun sent an inner servant out of the palace and ordered Chen Guang to bring back Mi Zhu quickly, lest something unexpected happen.

  But Jian Yong was truly stunned outside the palace, really and truly stunned. Before entering the palace, Jian Yong was full of confidence because he was good at persuasion as a standard orator.

  Thought that with a three-inch tongue, after a round of nonsense, he could settle this eight-year-old child. But never thought that the golden boy didn't even step through the door.

  How can he show his speaking ability if he doesn't even have a chance to speak?

  Moreover, the attitude of taking money but not doing things shown by Liu Xie made Jian Yong almost furious. They had finally sold their war horses and armor, and even accepted Cao Cao's gifts.

  Just managed to scrape together a thousand taels of gold to negotiate with Liu Feng. But the result, the result.

  Lost so much, lost so much.

  If Jian Yun still had a bit of sanity left, he might have already burst into a loud scolding at the youngster.

  However, he couldn't scold. The full and satisfied only left powerless. The palace gate was just a stone's throw away, and Crown Prince Liu Feng was inside. But his mission had failed.

  How can I go back and explain?

  Jian Yun was really perplexed.

  "Sir, since the prince doesn't want to see you, you can't stay for long." This was the most bizarre thing Jian Yong had experienced in his life, and it left him slightly stunned.

  The knight couldn't help but remind him.

  "Thank you." Jian Yun finally came back to his senses, looked weakly at the palace in front of him, sighed and turned around to leave.

  The prince said he would not see him, could he be forced to see him? It's impossible. The money is gone, and the grain storehouse cannot be kept either.

  Jian Yun's heart was extremely bitter.

  Anyway, Jian Yun was helpless. After leaving the palace, he immediately ordered his guards to return to the Left General's mansion.

  At this moment, in the main hall of the Left General's mansion, Liu Bei and his civil and military officials, Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu and others were still sitting there, waiting for Jian Yong to return triumphantly.

  "A thousand pieces of gold, plus Zhang Fei's eloquence, can finally bring this matter to a close."

  "Yes, we need to think of a way to get out of Xudu." Guan Yu nodded and said.

  "This matter is indeed urgent, what do you think, Gongyi?" Liu Bei turned his gaze to Sun Qian and asked. Currently, Sun Qian was the chief strategist, so whenever there were any matters, Liu Bei would usually consult with him.

  "Yuan and Cao have a battle to fight, but now the Yellow Turbans of Runan are rising up, which is a worry in the rear. My lord can use this as an excuse to make peace with Cao Cao, or perhaps under the pretext of pacifying Runan, lead troops on a southern campaign."

  Sun Qian thought for a moment and said.

  "It's not that easy." Liu Bei said with a hint of disappointment, shaking his head. Currently, he and Cao Cao didn't quite trust each other, and it wasn't their turn to conquer Ru'nan yet.

  Moreover, Yuan and Cao clashed, although Liu Bei had already sensed a hint of the ominous aura that preceded a great battle. However, it was hard to say whether they were far or near.

  It can be said that if you want to go to Ru Nan, you still need an opportunity. There is a great deal of uncertainty.

  Anyway, the road ahead of Liu Bei is not easy to walk.

  "Ah."

  Everyone also knew that this road was not easy to walk, and they all let out a unanimous sigh.

  "Report to Master, Mr. Jian Yong has returned." At this time, a guard walked in from outside and reported.

  "Is Jinzi still here?" Liu Bei immediately stopped the previous topic and asked.

  "We haven't seen Jinzi," the guard replied.

  "Good, good. The prince is indeed a greedy person, and Xun Yu is indeed a debater, who solved this crisis with ease." Liu Bei said with great joy.

  He then turned to Zongzhong and said, "You can rest assured now."

  "Thank you, sir, for your efforts on my behalf." Zuo Ci said gratefully, clasping his fists together in respect to Liu Bei. For him, Liu Bei could be said to have truly gone all out.

  It's fortunate that I don't have to follow Liu Feng anymore.

  The people in the hall also showed a smile, and they congratulated Zou Jue on his narrow escape. Zou Jue responded one by one, he was elegant and refined, with a bright smile on his face, truly a phoenix among men.

  Actually, according to Liu Bei and others' speculation, it is not wrong.

  When he left, he had gold with him; when he came back, there was no gold. By common sense, it should be that Liu Feng accepted the gold and let Mang Zhong off.

  Otherwise, if you don't plan to let Wu Zetian off, you will definitely not accept Jinzi.

  This kind of logical inference error led Liu Bei and others into a hollow joy, doomed to be an empty victory.