novelden Chapter 2215 Changsun Family Seeks Help
Chapter 2215 Changsun Family Seeks Help
Just as the master and servant were playing, they heard the sound of horse hooves not far away.
Li Shen looked outside the manor and saw several figures running towards the villa.
But before he reached the villa, he was stopped by the guards outside.
After a while, a guard came over to report:
"Your Highness, the shopkeepers of Princess Linchuan's mansion and Duke Zhao's mansion have fled to our place and want to see Your Highness."
"Take them to the front yard." Li Shen ordered, and then said to Wang Xuance:
"Let's go, it's time to act. Don't be so exaggerated later."
As he said this, he was the first to climb down the platform.
Li Shen led his men to the front hall with a serious expression on his face.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
Shopkeeper Zhao stepped forward and saluted.
"Well, no need to be polite." Li Shen nodded and sat down.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I am the shopkeeper of Princess Linchuan's mansion here, and my surname is Zhao.
This is the shopkeeper Changsun of the Duke of Zhao’s mansion.”
It would be most appropriate for Shopkeeper Zhao to speak on this occasion. He is Princess Linchuan's household slave. Considering the relationship between Princess Linchuan and Prince Ji, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is one of their own.
"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness Prince Ji." Shopkeeper Changsun bowed.
"Excuse me, tell me what's going on?"
"Your Highness Prince Ji, we were attacked by rebels." Shopkeeper Zhao replied.
“I know this, and I just received news that something happened over there.
What is the loss?" Li Shen asked again.
“Your Majesty, we suffered heavy losses. The rebels came in and killed people everywhere. I was the only one who escaped.
All the goods were taken away, and it seemed that even the warehouse was burned down." Shopkeeper Zhao began to wipe away his tears as he spoke.
"How could this happen? Where did these rebels come from? How could they be so inhumane? They were just plundering, why did they have to kill people?"
Li Shen was furious and slammed the table angrily.
"Your Majesty, calm down. The rebels have always been like this. They burn, kill, rob and commit all kinds of evil everywhere."
Wang Xuance comforted him.
"Well, Manager Changsun, your Changsun family suffered a lot of losses. You should have the power to protect yourself. Why are you injured as well?"
Li Shen looked at the shopkeeper of the Changsun family and asked.
“Your Highness Prince Ji, my Changsun family does have some troops, but the rebels are numerous and well-trained, and we are no match for them.
There were only a few dozen people left out of the five hundred troops, and I managed to escape with great difficulty.
At this time, the rebels are probably moving supplies. I beg His Royal Highness Prince Ji to send troops to encircle and suppress them. The Duke of Zhao will be grateful."
As he said this, Shopkeeper Changsun fell to his knees and begged.
Li Shen frowned after hearing this, and then said loudly:
"Don't worry, the Changsun family and the royal family are closely related, so I cannot sit idly by.
Come here, gather your troops and go to Changsun Mansion immediately to wipe out those rebels."
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible."
Before Manager Changsun could express his gratitude, Wang Xuance on the side hurriedly spoke out to dissuade him.
"Why not?" Li Shen asked unhappily.
“Your Majesty, the rebels are numerous, and after investigation, we found that they have at least several thousand men.
The prince is worth a fortune, and he must be accompanied by guards. If all the guards are mobilized to fight the bandits, how will the prince feel comfortable?"
Wang Xuance spoke in a firm tone. He looked at Shopkeeper Changsun, meaning to tell him that Prince Ji's safety was above all else.
"Didn't His Royal Highness Prince Ji mobilize 10,000 palace soldiers?" Shopkeeper Changsun asked in a hurry.
“Well…I heard that the rebels were coming to attack, and I was afraid that the workshop in the palace would also be targeted by the rebels, so I sent most of the palace soldiers to the workshop area of Prince Ji’s palace.
Now we only have 5,000 troops." Li Shen explained awkwardly.
This made Manager Changsun completely desperate and speechless. What made him desperate was that he only had 5,000 troops, which were barely enough to protect Prince Ji.
What is speechless is that King Ji ignored his own safety for the sake of his property and transferred all his troops to defend himself.
Isn’t he afraid of the danger caused by the large number of the other party?
"However, isn't it enough to send troops to help the Duke of Zhao's Mansion?" Li Shen said again.
"Your Highness, the rebels are numerous. If we go too few, it will be ineffective. If we go too many, how can your safety be guaranteed?
And if this is a trick by the other party, they may have a large number of troops waiting. As long as we send out our troops,
There is a high possibility that the rebels will take advantage of the situation and their target may be the prince, so we have to be on guard.
After the prince came to Xizhou, he launched a massive campaign to suppress the rebels. It is not impossible for them to retaliate against the prince."
Wang Xuance had a serious look on his face as he explained the key points to Li Shen, and also to the shopkeeper Changsun who was kneeling on the ground.
"this....."
Li Shen began to hesitate.
“Manager Changsun, it’s not that my prince doesn’t want to help you, but as a subject, I must first consider the safety of His Royal Highness Prince Ji.
If anything happens to His Royal Highness Prince Ji, all of us will die. I hope that Shopkeeper Changsun can forgive us."
Wang Xuance looked at the shopkeeper Zhangsun and gave a serious explanation.
The words are blunt, but reasonable.
People are selfish. You are doing this for the Changsun family and for yourself to avoid being punished, and they are the same. If something happens to Prince Ji, everyone will have to be buried with him.
You can't just ignore other people's lives for the sake of your Changsun family.
Shopkeeper Changsun was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say, but he understood what Wang Xuance said.
What's more, he didn't even go to help out in his sister's warehouse.
"Master Wang, is there no other way?" Li Shen asked at this time.
"Unless the prince transfers those 8,000 palace soldiers here."
"No, the workshop of Prince Ji's Mansion has invested a lot. What should we do if these rebels attack the workshop of Prince Ji's Mansion?
Wouldn't this be a huge loss for me?" Li Shen immediately shook his head to reject it.
“Your Highness Prince Ji, I think the situation of the rebels is unclear at the moment, so it is better to wait and see.
Nothing is more important than the safety of His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
Shopkeeper Zhao spoke at this time, and he looked at Shopkeeper Changsun who was kneeling on the ground.
“Manager Changsun, even if His Royal Highness Prince Ji sends troops now, it’s probably too late. It’s good enough as long as everyone is safe.
Money can be earned again.
If we send troops there, the enemy may become desperate and burn the workshop down, which will cause even greater losses.
Now we can only hope that they will quickly evacuate after taking the things and not burn down the workshop."
"Sigh~~~~" Shopkeeper Changsun sighed at last. He knew that asking Prince Ji's Mansion to rescue might not work.
"I appreciate the kindness of His Highness Prince Ji. What Wang Changshi said is right. It is still more important for His Highness Prince Ji to comfort you.
I beg His Royal Highness Prince Ji to give me a few fast horses. I will return to Chang'an City and report this matter to Duke Zhao."
“That’s not a problem, but you’re injured and it’s not easy for you to travel long distances. You should go and treat your wound first and leave tomorrow.
Shitou took the shopkeeper Changsun to find a doctor and settled everyone else. "
Li Shen nodded.
(I will be on time when I am not so busy in a while. Please forgive me, I am too tired every day.)