With Li Xiang's words, Chang Sun Ze knew what the final result would be. If he sent a copy to the capital alone, it would probably be like a stone sinking into the sea.
Although he was also a general guarding the border, there were many such generals in the Tang Dynasty. Who could really remember you? Even if you were the son of Zhangsun Wuji, it would not work. There were many officials like you during the Zhenguan period.
But if Li Xiang signed it, it would be completely different. Anyone with a brain would naturally understand the importance of this memorial. It would definitely go directly to the heaven, and the chances of passing would be relatively high. If there were any obstacles, Li Xiang would explain it in detail to these people after returning to the capital. So he would just give them a heads up now.
"Thank you for your support, Your Highness."
Chang Sun Ze said very happily that this dandy boy was going further and further on the right path. When he saw that Li Xiang could affirm his achievements, he was indeed happy in his heart. He had been receiving letters from home these days, and he could feel the words from his father's mouth. He was no longer a shame to the Chang Sun family.
"We should have done this a long time ago, but we forgot because of other things. With these official institutions, we can not only help our merchants get justice, but most importantly, we can legitimately investigate the customs and habits of various countries and collect important intelligence from them for the Tang Dynasty."
Li Xiang also pointed out another important function. Since Chang Sun Ze also had to write a memorial, he had to include all these things.
Li Xiang knew about Li Shimin's expansionist habits. Otherwise, in the time and space without him, the Tang army would have conquered the world and created a vast empire for us. So when Li Xiang talked about external expansion, Li Shimin would definitely be the first to support it. This guy wanted to expand his territory in his bones.
"Your Highness always has the Tang Dynasty in his heart. This is something that my generation cannot match."
What Chang Sun Ze said was not flattery at all. He just saw the gains and losses of these businessmen, so he thought of setting up an official agency in various cities in various countries. However, Li Xiang was thinking of something else. He really could not compare with others in terms of vision. This was by no means flattery, but a thought from the heart.
Just as Li Xiang was about to speak, the guards outside had returned, and Cao Lian, the businessman who had just expressed his support first, had come over.
"Greetings to Master Huang."
This guy still mistook Li Xiang for Lord Huang. Li Xiang didn't think of hiding it from him, and then put the token in his hand on the table. Cao Lian had traveled a lot and seen the world, but he didn't know what this token was.
However, he knew that this token was very valuable because it had a dragon painted on it. Who else in the Tang Dynasty would dare to use such a token except for the royal family? However, the Tang Dynasty had a large number of royal family members, so why would they appear here?
"Do you know who the noble man is?"
Cao Lian quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, fearing that he had offended the important person.
"I am Li Xiang, the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty."
When they heard this name, the guards on both sides also clenched their sword handles. If Cao Lian showed any other expression on his face, they would have drawn their swords without hesitation. No matter how useful you are, as long as you pose a threat to the safety of His Highness, they can only blame you for your evil intentions.
"Your Highness..."
When he heard Li Xiang introduce himself, the joy on this guy's face was obvious. Now many people in Datang regard Li Xiang as their idol, and Cao Lian is naturally no exception. But he still finds it a little unconvincing. He had heard that the prince had come to Nanzhao a long time ago, but he didn't expect that the prince could actually come to the territory of Wacheng.
"Stand up and sit down to talk. I believe you have heard of my character. I called you here today because I want to give you a great opportunity. It depends on whether you can seize it."
After hearing what Li Xiang said, Cao Lian still felt like he was dreaming.
Chang Sun Ze also took out his waist badge. He recognized the word "Chang Sun" on it, and he had also seen someone using this waist badge when leaving the customs.
"General Changsun..."
Cao Lian suddenly remembered that the last time he was transporting goods out, he happened to meet General Changsun patrolling along the city wall, so he made this sound. It was just that there were so many people around that he didn't recognize General Changsun.
Now he had no doubt about Li Xiang's identity. General Changsun came from the Changsun Mansion in the capital, and Lord Changsun was the Prime Minister of the court.
As his son, how many people in the entire Tang Dynasty have a higher status than him? But at this moment, Li Xiang is sitting in the first seat carefree, so he must be the real Crown Prince.
"How could I, Cao Lian, have such a great honor and ability to live my entire life and actually be able to see His Highness? I really can't believe what I am seeing..."
The guy was in tears, but what he said was true. He was just a small businessman. Although he was doing well in this area, if he were to be in Chang'an, he probably wouldn't even be in the top 200.
In the past, if someone said that he and Li Xiang were related, not only would he not believe it, but no one within a radius of 500 miles would believe it. But today he was indeed sitting with Li Xiang.
"I'll do it, I'll do it. I'll pour some wine for His Highness. If I can pour this glass of wine for His Highness, my ancestral graves will be smoking for three hundred years."
Seeing Li Xiang pick up the wine jug, this guy quickly took it. Li Xiang and others were also amused by his words, but what he said was the truth. For businessmen like them, being able to pour a glass of wine for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was something that could never be achieved except in dreams.
Not to mention the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, even if it is the magistrate of their hometown, if you don't give him enough money, he won't meet you, let alone drink with you.
At most, they would ask a housekeeper to come out and entertain you, which would be considered quite a courtesy. After all, the low status of merchants was no secret throughout the Tang Dynasty.
"I wonder if Your Highness has summoned me here for something? I'll definitely go through fire and water..."
This guy was trembling with fear just now, but now Li Xiang can see that this guy is just a chatterbox.
