Chapter 543 (1/2)

On the one hand, Li Chunfeng and Cui Zhibian, on the other hand, the two men worked hard all the way, hoping to get into the carriage and persuade his highness to agree to grant them funds again.

But no matter what they said, Li Hong lifted the curtain and shook his head with a smile, but he refused.

So that they had to look at each other. Did the prince change his mind, or couldn't stand the pressure on the court, and his interest was not in the vast sea?

Hangzhou is one of the few big cities in the history of the Tang Dynasty with a population of one million. Compared with Yangzhou, the scale of its city is naturally much larger. The construction of its walls and towers is based on the practicality of the northern military offensive and defensive, and adds the architectural style of the South of the Yangtze River. On the whole, it does not seem abrupt.

The broad gate of the city has long been under martial law by soldiers. Carriages, cavalry, infantry, etc., escorted several carriages into Hangzhou city quickly.

The people on both sides of the street looked up at several carriages rushing in under the block of soldiers. However, because the curtain was lowered, they couldn't see who was sitting in the carriage.

At this time, the West Lake was not as crowded as it was in the Song Dynasty. Because some of its famous buildings did not appear at this time, people often went to the West Lake only for boating, or it was an excellent place for celebrities and scholars to have fun.

The astonishing thing is that the West Lake is full of painted boats, but the people can ignore it. They paddle across the West Lake in small boats and canoes to the foot of the west mountain, and then continue to go up the mountain to worship Buddha.

The land of fireworks and the holy land of piety can get along harmoniously between mountains and rivers without conflict, which is beyond Li Hong's expectation.

On the edge of the West Lake is like the gate of an ordinary house. Several carriages slowly stop. Around the residence, there are soldiers with weapons in hand, which encircle the mansion.

Li Hong repels the dog skin plaster Li Chunfeng and Cui Zhibian with a fly. Under Li Chongyi's smile, he slowly walks into the mansion with Bai Chun.

According to Li Hong's request, Li Chongyi felt that it could not be more simple. In Li Chongyi's opinion, such a small Sanjin hospital was not in line with Li Hong's status as Prince of the Tang Dynasty. However, it was Li Hong's request and he could not help it.

Now walking in the mansion, looking at all that has just been repaired, the colorful flowers cluster together, forming a rather elegant and pleasant little garden.

Surrounding the green trees, a small pond and pavilion, lush trees, birds, flowers, a unique flavor of Jiangnan poetic courtyard, it is now before people's eyes.

In addition, there are not many buildings near the West Lake, which makes it more like a residence built by a wealthy merchant and suitable for him to stay here for a long time.

After Li Hong's arrival, the small mansion was immediately taken over by the 200 family guards led by Wei Tuqi. There were no more people from Hangzhou government in the whole mansion. It was completely transformed into Li Hong's private residence.

The guards outside the door were also ordered by Li Hong. After several times of persuasion, Li Chongyi still had no choice but to withdraw.

A banquet featuring Hangzhou cuisine ended in a pleasant and joyful atmosphere, followed by the departure of officials one by one. After the gate of Hangzhou city had been closed for an hour at night, the gate of Hangzhou city became desolate.

After Wei Siwen, the governor of Hangzhou, left, Li Chongyi, Li Chunfeng and Cui Zhibian, led by Li Hong, came to an elegant tea room.

Li Chongyi had arranged a maid for a long time, but apparently she didn't know Li Hong's identity. After seeing the four people come in, she just saluted according to the etiquette of the master and servant, and then began to perform for them. Now, from Chang'an to Hangzhou, after several years of evolution, the tea art in the south of the Yangtze River has developed.

The four men were different in their dignity and inferiority, and their maid was also swept away by Li Chongyi. Therefore, among the four, Li Hong was making tea for the three of them. However, because it was Li Hong's intention, the three had no choice but to respectfully take over the tea that Li Hong poured for them, emitting a faint fragrance.

Li Chongyi is needless to say that although he has been an official in the local government for many years, he has always had a harmonious relationship with the royal family. In addition, he is loyal and has made great achievements in politics and won popular support in the local area. His title of Duke is likely to become a governor again in a few years.

Cui Zhibian had a meeting with Li Hong in Liaodong. As the commander in chief of the Navy, he immediately stayed in Quanzhou after seeing these ships. Therefore, he is now a loyal and important minister.

Naturally, it goes without saying that Li Chunfeng had become a minister instead of calling himself a poor man. Obviously, the attraction of the navigation of a huge ship was too great for him.