The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 132

His actions had been discovered, and the old prefect had begun to investigate him in secret.

If this batch of goods isn't sent out soon, I'm afraid I might really get into trouble.

He gritted his teeth and had no choice but to agree: "Bronze ware, plus three million taels of silver ingots."

Xu Tian saw that Sima Liang was really asking for an exorbitant amount.

Having no other choice, he had to take out another bronze artifact.

Anyway, it's free.

"How about exchanging two bronze artifacts for a ceremonial crown?" Xu Tian asked.

For Sima Liang, acquiring two bronze artifacts was truly a loss.

But I'm in a hurry to sell now, even two bronze artifacts would be fine!

He gritted his teeth and agreed, "Okay."

After they finished speaking, the two exchanged money for goods.

Sima Liang intended to leave after delivering these items, but just as he stood up, he heard Xu Tian say, "Brother, why don't you have a meal before you go? I'll let you try some of the delicious food from Sichuan."

Sima Liang's expression was rather unpleasant.

He didn't bring many people with him, and the people outside were obviously very strong. Now that Xu Tian had left him behind, if he insisted on breaking out, he might anger him.

Hello, I'm increasingly feeling like I've fallen into a trap. After thinking for a long time, he said to Xu Tian, ​​"I have other matters to attend to today, so I'll take my leave now."

"Having a meal there is nothing special. The way they eat there is different from other places, and the flavors are unique. Why don't you give it a try?"

As he spoke, he lifted the lid of the hot pot that had been prepared beforehand, and then put some dishes from the table into it, instantly filling the air with a fragrant aroma.

Sima Liang opened the door again and saw two guards staring intently at him. He could only grit his teeth and return to his seat.

Xu Tian saw him return and placed the freshly cooked beef rolls in his bowl. He also dipped them in sauce, and then Xu Tian said to Sima Liang, "Want to try some?"

You looked at him carefully, first testing for poison with a silver needle. Finding it poisonous, you took a bite. It tasted quite good.

After that, Xu Tian started to get closer to him, and the two drank one cup of wine after another. But in reality, only Sima Liang drank, while Xu Tian took advantage of Sima Liang's inattention to pour all the wine on the ground and occasionally drink some symbolically.

The wine on the table was a strong sorghum liquor. After drinking one pot, Sima Liang was so drunk that he slumped on the table, muttering something under his breath.

Xu Tian leaned closer and only caught a few scattered words: "The prefect... treacherous and cunning... the imperial tomb..."

Taking this opportunity, Xu Tian asked, "Is your tomb raiding related to the prefect?"

"Absolutely not! Absolutely not!" Sima Liang spat immediately. His expression turned sinister and fierce. "Prefect... that old fox is going against me at every turn. I've tried to please him many times, but he ignores me. It's outrageous! And now he's secretly investigating me! He's truly up to no good!"

Xu Tian pondered for a moment, then asked, "Who were the people who bought imperial tomb items from you in the past? And who instructed you to do so?"

"Who? How could I remember clearly? What... who told me to do this? What's wrong with me making more money? Anyway, when the emperor opens up the land, it will be riddled with holes and will definitely be dug up. So what's wrong with me starting first?!"

I never imagined that Sima Liang was simply after money. He was even willing to rob imperial tombs for profit. Did he not understand the laws of the Tang Dynasty?

"How exactly did you get to this position?" Xu Tian couldn't help but ask.