bayedsolid Chapter 598 Life-changing friendship
Chapter 598 Life-changing friendship
"I would like to ask you for a favor. Take this jade and go inform Young Master Tian that an old friend is visiting. What do you think?" Guan Gui asked.
Hearing this, Mao Zhi's face was full of confusion again.
If an ordinary person came, he would have returned the gold long ago. After all, Gongzi Tian said before he went into seclusion that if there was nothing particularly important, he must not be disturbed.
If he went to knock on the door for such a trivial matter as a friend visiting, he would probably lose his life.
But Guan Gui has this jade in his hand, which must be very important to Gong Zi Tian. The situation is unusual, so it seems reasonable to make an exception. And the gold the other party gave is really a lot, which has already made him tempted.
"My dear brother, are you sure you are looking for my master for a big matter? Before he went into seclusion, he said that if it is not a very important matter, he should not be disturbed."
Mao Zhi asked hesitantly.
"It's a big deal, be sure to inform them." Guan Gui nodded seriously, took out another gold bar from his sleeve and handed it to Mao Zhi.
Seeing this, Mao Zhi gritted his teeth, put the gold bar in his pocket, and said, "Then I'll go and help inform them. But I've got to make it clear in advance that there's no guarantee it will work."
He could never earn this much gold in his lifetime. Now that he had announced it, even if he had to lose his position as Mao Zhi, it would be worth it.
"Thank you for your trouble. If you can do it, I will reward you handsomely." Guan Gui bowed. This time, Lin Xiaofan gave him five boxes of gold, so it can be said that he was not short of money at all.
As long as we can meet Gongzi Tian, most of the things will be done. So far, this trip is going very smoothly.
Mao Zhi left the guest room, called two servants, and went to the back mountain where Gongzi Tian was in seclusion. This place was deserted, with birds and beasts occasionally passing by, which could be said to be very suitable for cultivation.
He walked around the courtyard and didn't see Gongzi Tian, so he walked in and knocked on the door gently. He knocked twice, then stopped and waited at the door.
About half an hour later, the door opened and a man with half-white hair walked out. He was wearing a white suit and had clear facial features. He looked handsome in his youth. However, his furrowed brows showed that he was not in a good mood.
"Sir! Today, a visitor came to your house and said that he had to see you no matter what, because he had something important to discuss. I told him that you were going to retreat and asked him to come back another day, but he handed the jade to me."
As he spoke, Mao Zhi took out the jade from his bosom. Gongzi Tian's expression changed slightly, but he quickly suppressed it, took the jade in his hand, looked around, and his brows gradually relaxed.
Seeing this, Mao Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had made the right bet! Not only did he get the gold, but he could also keep his position.
"If an ordinary person came, I would definitely drive him away. But I have seen this jade on you, sir, and I think this person's background is not simple. And seeing that he looks extremely anxious, I rashly came to disturb you. I hope you will not blame me."
"You did the right thing."
Gongzi Tian's calm words made Mao Zhi completely relieved.
"This is an old friend of mine who saved my life."
Speaking of this, Gongzi Tian fell into memories.
He has been a martial artist since he was young and is familiar with the art of war. Many years ago, when his father was still alive, he volunteered to go to the border and fight against the Tianlang Kingdom.
He won a great victory in his first battle, annihilating more than 5,000 enemy troops. He then fought four sieges in succession, winning every battle and feeling very high-spirited. However, he was ambushed by the enemy and had to break out with his elite troops.
When they broke out of the encirclement, there were only two people left, and the pursuers from the Tianlang Kingdom were relentless in their pursuit. The running and chasing lasted for a day and a night.
The two sides were getting closer and closer, and his horse had reached its limit. He didn't want to be captured, and just when he was about to commit suicide, several people stepped forward and rescued him.
The leader among those people was Kang Hong, who had just left Daqian.
Kang Hong's father died suddenly, and he left suddenly too, taking with him only the princess, a servant who had grown up with him, and two close friends.
The five of them decided to make a name for themselves, so they traveled around looking for opportunities. They happened to pass by the border between Da Qi and Tianlang Kingdom, so they rescued him and escorted him all the way back to the capital.
At this point, the two men, a prince of Da Qi and a prince of Da Qian, became friends. Kang Hong also relied on Gongzi Tian's connections in Da Qi to quickly develop the Chamber of Commerce.
Later, when the Emperor of Qi died and Zhao Shang ascended the throne, Prince Tian's power was greatly reduced.
In addition, Zhao Shang was suspicious, and Gongzi Tian was afraid that Kang Hong would be implicated, so he asked him to take his men to the Tang Dynasty.
Now, in the blink of an eye, the two haven't seen each other for ten years.
"Take me to see him." Gongzi Tian calmed himself down and spoke. He wanted to have a good chat with Kang Hong.
Under the guidance of Mao Zhi, they arrived at the guest room.
But what he saw was not the figure from the past, which made him a little disappointed, but he quickly adjusted his mood.
"Greetings, Marquis Huaiyang." Guan Gui and others hurriedly stood up and saluted.
Gongzi Tian was in a trance for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Just call me Gongzi Tian. Bring me the tea."
After they sat down, Gongzi Tian asked:
"Are you Kang Hong's men?"
Hearing this, Guan Gui stood up and said, "That's right."
Gong Zitian's face was filled with nostalgia, and he asked:
"How has Kang Hong been doing these years? I heard that his Tianchao Chamber of Commerce is now thriving in the Tang Dynasty."
He often sent people to inquire about Kang Hong's news, and the two of them occasionally exchanged letters, so he knew something about each other's situation. However, he had been in seclusion for two years, and the news was still two years ago.
"My lord, Kang Hong is now the emperor of Daqian," Guan Gui said.
Hearing this, a trace of disbelief flashed across Gongzi Tian's face, and then he laughed and said, "Haha, he has made great progress now. I have long disliked the emperor of Daqian. He occupies the throne but does nothing. He completely lets the people of Daqian fend for themselves."
In fact, he had advised Kang Hong to seize the throne before. After all, Kang Qi's ability was far inferior to Kang Hong's.
Besides, Kang Qi is almost a fool, and Kang Hong has his help, so it won’t be difficult for him to get the throne.
However, when the matter was brought up, Kang Hong just shook his head and said that it was extremely treasonous and should not be mentioned again. He never mentioned it again.
Who would have thought that after two years, Kang Hong would actually become the Emperor of Daqian.
Seeing that Gongzi Tian was very interested in Kang Hong's affairs, Guan Gui continued, "There is a country in the east of Daqian, called Dayu, which is secretly supported by Tianlang Country. Dayu has destroyed three countries in a row and is heading towards Daqian."
"The former Emperor of Daqian panicked instantly. Coupled with his decade of indulgence, he suddenly became seriously ill and his life was in danger. At the critical moment of Daqian, he did not want to hand over the country to others, so he took the initiative to pass the throne to the current emperor."
Guan Gui spoke, and Gongzi Tian listened carefully.