The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 206

Xu Tian then realized that some things were not convenient to discuss here.

"May I invite you to the city for a chat?" The king had no choice but to ask Xu Tian.

Xu Tian looked at the Tang soldiers he had brought with him, and he believed that Cang Kingdom would not do anything to him.

And perhaps, by talking to the king, one could obtain the right to use this land.

At that moment, the adjutant shook his head at him, meaning no.

But Xu Tian had already made a firm decision in his heart.

So he nodded and said to the King of Cang, "Of course, but I need to take one person with me."

"Yes," the king immediately agreed.

Xu Tian then turned to look at the Tang army beside him.

Seeing his hesitation, the adjutant suggested, "Grand Tutor Xu, let me go with you."

Upon hearing the voice and recognizing the adjutant, Xu Tian realized that he was the right-hand man of the border general and that the army could not do without him, so he did not say anything more.

"Grand Tutor Xu, I know martial arts, and the army camp doesn't necessarily need me," the adjutant advised.

Xu Tian nodded.

Then, he and his adjutant crossed this fertile land and indeed arrived at the State of Cang.

The Tang soldiers were extremely anxious upon seeing this.

Even the King of Cang was taken aback by his decisiveness.

"Please?" Xu Tian asked.

The king came to his senses and said, "Please get into the carriage."

Xu Tian then followed him into the carriage.

The carriage set off and soon arrived at the border city of Cang Kingdom.

At this moment, a grand feast had already been prepared in a palace in a border city of Cang Kingdom.

Xu Tian did not touch his chopsticks, but asked, "Your Majesty, is what you mean by being busy?"

"It is so. Although many people in my Cang Kingdom grow grain and the land is fertile, there is always a shortage of grain. This is because most people have gone into business, which leaves many people hungry. I only hope that you can lend a helping hand, Du Ruhui."

"Offer a helping hand?" Xu Tian laughed. "Your Majesty, you overestimate me."

"This is not an overestimation; I do know a little about your reputation in the Tang Dynasty."

“But I’m just a farmer, I’m useless in politics, how can I help you?” Xu Tian asked with a smile.

“You must be joking. Judging from your appearance, you don’t seem to be doing nothing. I know that if you don’t want to say more, then I won’t ask. I just sincerely hope that you will come to my Da Cang Kingdom to help the people.” As he spoke, he wiped away his tears. “My children are young, and I am old. I really can’t take care of these things anymore. Moreover, the people in the court have dealings with some merchants, which makes things really difficult.”

“But I don’t know how to help you. Besides, I am a citizen of the Tang Dynasty. It would be really inappropriate for me to interfere in your country’s politics.” Xu Tian said helplessly, and then stood up to leave.

Upon seeing this, the king immediately stood up as well, saying, "To show my sincerity, you may make some requests! I only want you to increase the grain yield in the fields, please."

Xu Tian had been waiting for him to say those words!

"Is it really that simple?" Xu Tian asked with a smile.

"really!"

“Then I will tell you, I want that fertile land on the border,” Xu Tian said bluntly.