The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1233

"Since that's the case, then I will agree to your arrangement. I hope that Lord Gao can give me and all the people in the disaster area a perfect explanation."

Lan Yingwang knew that Xu Tian had dug a pit for him to fall into obediently. Even if he was stupid, he wouldn't do such a thing.

After Prince Lan Ying left, Shen Qing slowly walked out from behind the curtain.

"My lord, won't what you're doing make Prince Lan Ying realize that you're targeting him?" Shen Qing asked with a hint of worry.

If this incident causes a rift between Prince Lan Ying and Xu Tian, ​​Xu Tian will likely face many more difficulties in the court in the future.

"That thought is unnecessary. My relationship with Prince Lan Ying is merely superficial. His days in power are numbered, so he should cherish them," Xu Tian said to himself, staring at the direction where Prince Lan Ying had disappeared.

"In that case, the matter of escorting the grain is settled." Shen Qing saw that Lan Yingwang had agreed.

Xu Tian naturally wanted to make a decision. He glanced at Shen Qing and said, "This matter might involve some risks for you. Are you willing to take them?"

Shen Qing naturally knew that Prince Lan Ying only had two choices regarding this matter.

They could either sacrifice those military generals to prevent the safe delivery of grain to the disaster area, which would damage Xu Tian's reputation in the court and among the people, and Shen Qing would be sacrificed as a pawn.

If King Yinglan does not abandon his generals, he will not only refrain from sabotage, but will also protect them, because those generals are his wings, and if they are damaged, he will also suffer a great loss.

“My lord, from the day I began to follow you, my life no longer belongs to me, but to you. I am willing to do anything for you.”

"However, all these things must be for the good of the people, and I believe that you are a good official who regards the people as your own."

Shen Qing trusted Xu Tian so much because he trusted his own judgment in people. From the moment he met Xu Tian, ​​every decision he made was for the benefit of the people, and none of them were for his own selfish reasons.

"Although you risked your life this time, you will be promoted directly to the second rank when you return. This is only right. This is not for my sake, but for the sake of the people. You deserve it. No one will dare to complain about this matter."

"As for your safety, you can rest assured. Several of my personal guards will protect you secretly and do their best to ensure your safety." Xu Tian had already arranged everything, but he still told Shen Qing about these arrangements.

Shen Qing nodded. Even without anyone to protect him, he wouldn't say anything; it was all something he should do.

In the Prince Lan Ying's Mansion—

Those military officers who had been specifically notified by Xu Tian were terrified and quickly went to the residence of Prince Lan Ying in groups.

"Your Highness, Xu Tian is clearly targeting us this time. You must help us!" General Chen, despite having fought on the battlefield for several years, was still afraid of Xu Tian.

General Wang, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Your Highness, who in the world doesn't know that we follow Your Highness? Xu Tian's intentions this time are very clear. Your Highness, we absolutely cannot go."