Chapter 2778 Fate and Fate
Li Zhi looked gloomy and waved his hand: "That's great. Let's go to the Fangjiawan Pier in the south of the city together. At the same time, the Foundry Bureau and the Ordnance Department will follow up to transport ordnance to the terminal. As soon as the ship arrives, it will be loaded onto the ship immediately."
"Here!"
All the officials of the Ministry of War strode out of the yamen and went to their respective areas of responsibility.
Li Zhi was not happy despite the orders.
Just because Cui Dunli's words were too explicit, it was almost like pointing at Li Zhi's nose and telling him that you have no bottom line and can use despicable means such as assassination to deal with political opponents, but we are different, no matter what At all times and everywhere, we always put the interests of the Empire first.
It is simply a blatant mockery of His Highness the Prince of Jin who relies on the Guanlong nobles to participate in the fight for the throne...
How could Li Zhi not be angry?
But even if he was angry again, there was nothing he could do. Cui Dunli and others lack respect for him. Once he openly accuses them, these people will inevitably argue with him. But even if Fang Jun was assassinated in Jiangnan, it is still not possible to find out who is the real culprit behind the scenes. However, Changsun Wuji sent Qiu Yingqi to assassinate Fang Jun. Junnai is an indisputable fact, and people have their own reasons for reaching the end of the world. The tougher he is, the more he will humiliate himself.
Changsun Wuji's bottomless assassination methods not only put him at a disadvantage, but also put him at a disadvantage in terms of public opinion.
Li Zhi was worried and rushed to the south dock with Li Junxian.
After leaving Mingde Gate, we followed the flat road until we reached the river. The pier was already brightly lit and full of people.
Officials from the Ministry of War arrived at the dock first and told the dock steward that the dock would be requisitioned for loading ordnance in the middle of the night. The dock steward immediately stopped loading and unloading ships without saying a word, told the reason, and freed up more than twenty berths for the use of the Ministry of War. .
Because there was already a plan to load ordnance, not long after Li Zhi arrived at the dock, the ordnance transported by carriage from the Foundry Bureau had already arrived one after another.
The entire wharf is bustling with excitement, just waiting for the ships coming from the south of the Yangtze River to pass through customs and arrive here.
Li Zhi wore a black mink cloak and was escorted by elite guards from the "Hundred Cavalry Division" on his left and right. He got off the carriage and came to the pier to stop and watch. He was very satisfied with the mobilization ability of the military department.
At this time, Cui Dunli and a middle-aged man in brocade robes came over and saluted: "Your Highness, this is the steward of Fangjiawan Pier."
The steward took a step forward and bowed his head to the ground: "I am the steward of Fangjiawan Pier. I have met His Royal Highness King Jin."
Li Zhi stood on the pier, with a wide river behind him. The lights shone on the water, making the whole person look somewhat heroic.
He smiled and said: "I have heard that the Fangjiawan Pier is in charge of the concubine of the Duke of Yue. Why do I, the king, refuse to come and meet me again?"
The steward quickly said: "My Lady Wu is indeed in charge of the dock, but she usually handles affairs with lower-class people. Lady Wu is only in charge of the general affairs and is not involved in practical matters. However, I know that this batch of ordnance is of great importance, so I was informed just now that it will be installed tonight. I have already sent someone back to my hometown to inform Mrs. Wu. I think Mrs. Wu will come later and personally arrange the loading of the dock and the dispatch of porters.”
Li Zhi touched the stubble on his chin, and his mood suddenly became better. He smiled and said: "Mrs. Wu is famous all over Guanzhong. I have long wanted to get to know her, but I didn't expect that under such circumstances, it can be regarded as a match." Fate.”
The steward was stunned for a moment, speechless.
This is actually a bit inappropriate. You are a high-ranking prince, and you are talking about fate with someone else's concubine. Is this appropriate?
Before Li Zhi felt something was wrong, Li Junxian beside him coughed and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, business matters are urgent. Make arrangements quickly."
He was on good terms with Fang Jun, and Li Zhi felt a little uncomfortable when he said such frivolous words in front of him.
Li Zhi finally came to his senses, nodded and said, "That's exactly it."
But before he finished speaking, he saw a carriage driving slowly not far away, escorted by more than a dozen knights and generals. Everyone along the way avoided the four-wheeled carriage with the Fang family emblem hanging on it. Officials from the Ministry of War stood aside and bowed.
After a while, the carriage came to a stop and the generals jumped off their horses one after another. Someone stepped forward and opened the door, and a graceful and beautiful woman stepped out of the carriage lightly.
This woman's eyebrows are picturesque, and the lights around her make her fair and crystal-clear skin show a faint blush, making her look even more charming.
A crimson cloak is draped behind her back, her hair is tied up high, and her head is full of pearls. Under the cloak is a black tight-fitting outfit, which wraps her slim figure into a slim figure. On her feet are a pair of deerskin shoes. The boots add a bit of sassiness to her charming and charming temperament.
Just standing beside the carriage, looking at it, made many lights on the dock eclipse.
The so-called beauty in the world is nothing more than this.
The pair of beautiful eyes shining under the lights glanced around, and when they saw Li Zhi standing on the pier, they immediately walked over with a light step, three feet away, and bowed down, with a voice like beads. Jade plates and stones splashed into the clear stream: "Wu Meiniang of the slave family has met His Highness the King of Jin. I have met General Li."
Li Junxian hurriedly returned the courtesy: "Ms. Wu is so polite."
Li Zhi on the side was a little lewd. He swallowed hard, took two steps forward, and actually wanted to reach out to help Wu Meiniang's arm. Fortunately, he didn't lose his mind and stopped in time, but he was only one step away from Wu Meiniang. , trying to calm down, and said: "Ms. Wu is so polite, please get up quickly, please get up quickly."
His actions just now also shocked Wu Meiniang. If he allowed King Jin to support him in public, who knows what kind of rumors would spread throughout Chang'an, and the reputation of the woman's family would be completely ruined.
She wanted to step back immediately and drive Li Zhi away. Fortunately, Li Zhi stopped in time, which made her relieved...
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Only then did Wu Meiniang stand up. The soft and slender waist under the cloak disappeared in a flash, but it made Li Zhi swallow hard.
As a prince, although the teachings in the palace are usually very strict, His Majesty Li Er does not allow their brothers to act recklessly, but after all, where is the status, the nuns in the palace have taught some men and women very early, and they have grown up very early. Besides, they are the most noble bloodline in the world. As usual, let alone the concubines in the harem, even the ordinary palace maids, which one is not unique in their own charm and stunning in the world?
Therefore, Li Zhi is definitely well-informed.
But even so, facing Wu Meiniang at this moment, looking at this charming face and smelling the scent of orchid and musk emitting from her body, Li Zhi's soul was still captured and his mind was lost.
He felt that every look, smile, and even the few strands of hair scattered around the temples of this lady Wu were exactly what he liked. It seemed that she and he were a match made in heaven, and they fit each other perfectly. , perfect.
Probably they were one piece of jasper in their previous life, but they were reincarnated in this life but suddenly separated. As long as they become one, they can overcome this worldly romance.
"The slave family learned that His Highness personally came to the pier tonight to arrange the loading of ordnance, so they rushed over to coordinate the berths and porters on the pier, striving to complete the work as soon as possible so as not to hinder His Highness's important event."
Wu Meiniang smiled before she said anything. She was polite and thoughtful, and her words were heartfelt.
Li Zhi felt that his mind and heart were all affected by the beauty's smile, and he felt a little confused about where he belonged. Hearing this, he quickly said: "It's just a trivial matter, as long as Mrs. Wu arranges a few stewards, how dare you work hard like this?" It's cold in the middle of the night. If you accidentally catch the wind and cold, I will be guilty."
Li Junxian on the side frowned. His Highness usually looked cautious and polite, but how could he not be able to lift his feet when he saw a beautiful woman?
It would be fine if she was an ordinary woman, but she is Fang Jun's concubine. Aren't you afraid that your frivolous words will spread and Fang Jun will beat you up when he returns to Beijing?
After coughing again, Li Junxian felt that his throat was itchy from coughing tonight, so he reminded: "Your Highness, let's stop talking and arrange the loading quickly. Otherwise, the ship will arrive soon and it will be a mess."
Li Zhi was a little impatient. He looked around and waved in the distance: "Servant Cui, come here!"
Cui Dunli hurriedly ran over: "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Li Zhidao: "Cui Shilang will take care of the affairs here to make sure nothing goes wrong."
After saying that, she turned around and smiled at Wu Meiniang: "It's windy here. Madam Wu, it's better to find a safe place to rest and talk to the king. Cui Shilang and others will try their best to complete the matters here, so there is no need to worry."
He was not that kind of lustful person, but not only that, every time he saw Wu Mei Niang, he felt as if he was doomed. He couldn't move his eyes or lift his legs, and his whole mind was attracted by her every smile. attracted. (End of chapter)