Chapter 1 The Crown Prince

  Liu Feng's fear was not without reason, if it were true as he thought. This was Cao Cao's probe, and they would be in danger. In the past, Liu Feng dared to bite Xiahou Shang, a great general, dared to call out Cao Cao, and dared to collect taxes at the palace gate, all because Liu Feng knew that these things were just nonsense on a large scale.

  But if Cao Cao suspects and thinks it's a plan to raise funds and recruit soldiers, that would be bad.

  Cao Cao would tolerate an eight-year-old child's mischief, but he would never tolerate a plot or conspiracy.

  No, Liu Feng suspected that these people were sent by Cao Cao to probe. Horses, leather goods, hemp, otherwise there would not be such a coincidence.

  Most of it was a probe into whether Liu Xie's forces would take advantage of the situation to expand their power.

  "But fortunately, I didn't take immediate action." Liu Feng's heart was also filled with cold laughter after his initial shock.

  "Guo wants to go see these people himself." Liu Feng took a deep breath and said.

  "Alright." Zou Yu's expression was strange as he looked at Liu Feng, sometimes joyful and sometimes solemn. But he also couldn't figure out what was going on, so he just nodded in agreement.

  Soon, Liu Feng sat on the litter, under the escort of Zhao Yun and a group of armored soldiers, followed Zuo Ci to Zuo Ci's mansion.

  After arriving at the gate of the government office, Zou Yun entered the government office first and came to the main hall.

  At this moment, three people were kneeling in the hall, all of whom were shrewd businessmen. One of them was from Hebei Province, named Chen Xiong, who did leather goods business.

  One was from Youzhou, named Gongsun Fei, who dealt in horses. The other was from Xiliang, named Dong Qing, who also dealt in horses.

  Apart from Gong Sunfei and Dong Qing being in the war horse business, these people are all over the place and seem to have no connection at all.

  "Gentlemen." Mo Zhen said with a bow as he entered the great hall facing the three of them.

  "Adults." The three of them also bowed with a familiar expression.

  "I apologize for the wait, but this matter is really not easy to decide on my own. However, I have already personally reported to His Highness the Crown Prince, and he has arrived at the gate, so I believe we will be able to give you an answer soon."

  Miao Zhu smiled and said.

  "Has the Crown Prince arrived?" Chen Xiong, Gong Sun Fei, and Dong Qing's faces all showed a look of surprise as they said.

  "Yes, the Crown Prince has arrived. Originally, we need to gather ten people together to enter the palace and pay respects to the Crown Prince, and then the Crown Prince will apply for an imperial edict from the Emperor. However, your situation is special, so the Crown Prince personally came to ask about it." Zou Zhu nodded and said.

  Chen Xiong, Gong Sun Fei, and Dong Qing's faces flashed with a strange color, then the three people realized they had lost their composure. Gong Sun Fei clasped his fists and said: "Your Excellency, please don't be offended, we didn't expect to see the Crown Prince today, our hearts are excited, that's why we lost our composure."

  "It's nothing, any ordinary merchant would be like this when they hear they are going to meet the prince." Zou Shi said with understanding.

  Just then, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.

  A moment later, Liu Feng and Zhao Yun appeared before everyone's eyes.

  "Your Highness." Zou Jue immediately bowed and saluted Liu Feng.

  "The humble commoner has seen the prince." The three Gong Sun Fei behind him also bowed and said.

  "You're welcome."

  Liu Feng nodded and immediately looked up at the three merchants in the hall. They might be Cao Cao's scouts. However, it was clear that nothing could be discerned from their faces.

  So as not to let these three people notice anything unusual, Liu Feng's gaze was only a flash and quickly retracted. And then he started walking towards the first position.

  Zhoa Yun followed suit.

  Soon, Liu Feng sat down on his knees, with his kneecaps slightly bent and his arms stretched out. His movements and posture were all impeccable, exuding an aura of imperial majesty that was beyond compare.

  Zhoa Yun also knelt down and sat beside him.

  "The situation of you three, Zizhong has already told me. This question makes Guan also quite embarrassed, what leather goods, war horses, hemp is dirty and ugly. Which one is like gold, placed in the palace with golden light shining, wealth and nobility are overwhelming." Liu Feng's demeanor was very elegant and dignified, but the words that came out were quite vulgar, quickly destroying this beauty.

  "Hmm."

  Zi Yun and Zhao Yun have already gotten used to Liu Feng's way of speaking countless times, but Chen Xiong, Gong Sun Fei, and Dong Qing are not, the gap is too big, too big.

  The movement just now, the sitting posture was perfect, the crown prince suddenly became a plebeian.

  "What? Are you saying I'm wrong?" Liu Feng's eyes flashed with a cold glint as he spoke in a chilly tone.

  "A humble subject dares not." The three men were suddenly frightened and immediately lowered their heads, acknowledging their mistake.

  "It's just a matter of recognition. So, you can't use these goods as payment." Liu Feng said with a slight smile.

  "This."

  The three of them exchanged a glance, and they all saw the disappointment in each other's eyes. That's right, they were all Cao Cao's scouts, sent to gather information about the situation.

  If we can gather any information, it will be a great achievement. If we return empty-handed, we will have missed this excellent opportunity.

  However, looking at the crown prince's behavior now, it is clear that the forces of the Heavenly Master's lineage are not planning anything.

  "But." Fortunately, Liu Feng spoke again, and it was full of that lingering feeling.

  The three immediately regained their spirits, and Gong Sunfei stepped forward again, saying: "Please, Your Highness, be accommodating for once. We truly want to contribute our share of strength to the country and donate this sum of money."

  "Don't be in a hurry." Liu Feng said with a smile. The three of them suddenly became tense.

  However, Liu Feng hesitated for a moment before saying: "The three of you brought such a large batch of goods to Xudu, you should be doing business. Otherwise, you wouldn't have run to Xudu without any reason."

  The three men saw that there was still a way out and their spirits were greatly lifted. Gong Sun Fei spoke again, "I report to the prince, we three are actually doing business with the same person. This person is in Xudu, originally the business had been discussed and the price had been agreed upon. But when we brought the goods over, that person went back on their word and wanted to lower the price. We of course wouldn't agree, and in a fit of anger, the business was ruined like this."

  In the end, Gong Sunfei also pretended to sigh.

  "Hmm, that's easy." Liu Feng smiled slightly after hearing this and nodded.

  This made Gong Sunfei, Chen Xiong and Dong Qing three people in their hearts greatly anticipated. Speak, speak. If you want to take this batch of goods immediately, we will immediately go back to report to Cao Sikong.

  It turns out that Emperor Liu Xie is secretly recruiting and buying horses. We have achieved great merit. Cao Shuang will surely reward us heavily.

  The three people's hearts were howling with anticipation.

  However, their expectations were not met. Liu Feng only asked: "Who is the person doing business with you?"