As a result, Zhang Shuo didn't know if he didn't check, and he was really a big man when he checked it. Cen Wenwen, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, the grandson of Cen Shanfang, the secretary of the Western Liang Dynasty, and the son of Cen Zhixiang, the servant of the Yu Department of the Sui Dynasty. Smart and agile, broad-minded and historical.

At the age of fourteen, he redressed his father's grievances, and his words were passionate and well-known. Xiao Mo was proclaimed emperor in Jingzhou, thinking that he was a servant of the Chinese book. In the fourth year of Wude, Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian, pacified Jingzhou, persuaded An Min, and granted Jingzhou a farewell.

In the first year of Zhenguan, he was awarded the secretary Lang, the scholar who moved to the middle school, was in charge of the confidential and the edict, and moved the secretary Lang. Participated in the writing of the "Book of Zhou" and was named the founder of Jiangling County. Tired of moving in the book order, participating in political affairs. Zhenguan 19 years, from the expedition to Liaodong, bowed to the end, died on the way, at the age of 51, was presented as the governor of Shizhong and Guangzhou, called Xian, and was buried in Zhaoling.

Xiao Miao, a prince at the end of the Sui Dynasty, was Xiao Cong's nephew, and in this way, Xiao Cong may have received Xiao Miao's individual team. After all, the history of Xiliang is only 32 years old, and by the time Emperor Xiao Cong of Liang Jing died, pillars like Wang Cao in Xiliang had already died of illness. Therefore, there are really no famous generals around him.

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"Xiliang Shizhong Cen text, see Qianwang."

As soon as Zhang Shuo arrived at the Wuying Palace, Cen Wenwen walked over and bowed and saluted. The speech and demeanor are dignified and generous, and everyone's spirit is fully displayed.

"You don't have to be polite, sit!"

Zhang Shuo asked Cen Wenwen to sit back, and then continued to speak: "Gao Qing has already told Gu about the intention of serving in the middle before. Lone would like to thank the monarch of Xiliang for his generosity. In order to support the front-line war in the Le'an area, the grain and grass of our Qianguo have indeed reached the point of being overstretched. With your country's help, it can be regarded as a temporary solution to the urgent need of our country. ”

"If you can help, my lord would have liked to bring more grain and grass. However, the Western Liang country is weak, and there is not much food savings. This thousand stone of grain was still collected from all over the country. Cen Wenwen showed a helpless look and cried to Zhang Shuo.

"Xiliang's kindness is remembered in my heart!"

Zhang Shuo's IQ is still okay, and as soon as Cen Wenwen opened his mouth, he knew what the other party was trying to express. However, Zhang Shuo did not continue to delve into this matter, but asked: "Lone has long had the idea of establishing diplomatic relations with Xiliang, what kind of exchanges is Cen Shizhong going to carry out with our Qianguo this time?" ”

"The contemptible people came here this time, firstly, to transport grain and grass and support the Qianguo to fight against the Le'an country. Second, I hope that the two countries can open up commerce and trade and exchange ideas. ”

"That's what I mean! It's just that Qianguo doesn't have any special products at present, so I'm afraid that Cen Shizhong will return empty-handed. ”

Zhang Shuo said helplessly, Qianguo really has nothing now, trade, what can he trade with others? At present, basically all the money and grain of the Qianguo country is invested in the military. The only one who is more than others is the craftsman.

"King Qian's humility is too modest. Qianguo is now one of the largest countries in Donghai County, rich in products, far superior to our country. Therefore, the contemptible people hope to be in the Fang market of Tiangan City. Take a look at the price difference between various commodities in Qianguo and Wuxi Liangguo, and then confirm the specific transaction content. ”

"Okay, since Cen has this intention, then let Gao Qing accompany him."

Seeing that Cen Wenwen wanted to investigate the market of Tiangan City, Zhang Shuo readily agreed, and at the same time, asked Gao Lishi to accompany him. It stands to reason that this kind of thing should not be handed over to a eunuch, but Zhang Shuo still knows a lot about the abilities of his old subordinates. No matter how tight-lipped they are, it is strange that they are less than thirty and five-dimensional, and they can't find the north without being fooled by Cen Wenwen, and leaking all the things that shouldn't be said.

And after bidding farewell to Cen Wenwen, Zhang Shuo also sighed secretly. Just from the words of Cen just now, you can see the strange attitude of the Western Liang Kingdom.

According to the meaning of Cen Wen, the purpose of his coming to Qianguo was only to trade with Qianguo. But what time is it? It's the Tokai-gun scuffle! Facing Sun Ru, Qiu Ba, who was looking for trouble everywhere. At this time, we don't talk about offensive and defensive alliances, but about national foreign trade. Anyone with a discerning eye can see how abnormal this is! Xiao Cong's house, if he hadn't secretly taken refuge in Sun Ru. I just want to come and watch the tiger fight.

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Cen Wenwen's carriage rumbled through the streets and alleys of Tianqing City, and twenty Xiliang elites were closely guarded around the way, and countless people looked sideways along the way, and the players also quickly gathered, wanting to see what kind of big man ran to Qianguo. It's just that before they could gather together, the patrol and forbidden army responsible for guarding the imperial city separated them all.

For these Qianguo guards, the players are still a little afraid, because yesterday there were many players who were lawless and jumped up and down all over the Qianguo. As a result, they were all cut down by these forbidden troops, and they were not merciful at all.

As we got farther and farther away from the palace, the bustle began to fade, and all kinds of laborers began to appear on the road, pulling ox carts and even wheelbarrows. There were even quite a few starving people who collapsed on the side of the road.

Seeing these poor people, Cen Wenwen knew that the economy of the Qianguo was much, much worse than that of their Western Liang State. At least in the capital of the Western Liang Kingdom, there are few poor people.

About a mile or so under the guidance of Colliers, the carriage stopped at a street corner.

"Cen Shizhong, Liushi has arrived!"

Cen Wen responded and walked out of the carriage with Gao Lishi. Looking up at the buildings in front of him, what appeared in front of him was a somewhat deserted trade market, many of the shops were not even open, and occasionally a few passers-by dressed as civilians could be seen carrying various kinds of weaving from some of the shops.

"Most of the people here are vendors selling things like wicker knitting and brooms." Gao Lishi glanced at Cen Wenwen and introduced the other party with a smile.

"Oh!"

Cen Wenwen nodded, and asked again: "Then besides this Willow City, are there other markets in Tianqing City?" ”

"Naturally! In addition to Yanagi Market, there is also a vegetable market that sells some marine products, various kinds of meat, and vegetables. ”

Accompanied by Gao Lishi, Cen Wenwen walked around Liushi, but the result was somewhat unsatisfactory. Not only are there few types, but there are also Qian-owned ones in Xiliang, and the two countries are within one county, so there is no price difference at all. As Zhang Shuo said earlier. Qianguo really has nothing to sell.

However, although the supply of goods in Qianguo was scarce, Cen Wenwen and Gao Lishi also had a good conversation. At the request of Cen Wenwen, Gao Lishi also took Cen Wenwen to watch around Tianqing City.

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"Grandpa Gao, where is this?"

Cen Wenwen was on his way back to the palace with Gao Lishi, and he happened to pass by the Beiya next to him, and couldn't help asking.

"This is the Beiya, the place where the forbidden army is stationed and trained."

Gao Lishi saw Cen Wenwen asking, and he did not hide it, after all, the current Qianguo, except for Wang Yanzhang, the strongest hole card that determines the outcome of the game, has nothing to hide.

"The Le'an army is so fierce, but the cadres can compete with it. What a tiger and wolf army this Beiya forbidden army should be! ”

When Cen Wenwen heard this, his eyes lit up, and he immediately praised it, and continued: "I don't know if I can see the majestic posture of the cadres? ”