These Tang Dynasty soldiers, who pretended to be businessmen, began to follow the real businessmen they came into contact with, let them follow their own ideas to think about problems, and step by step into the routine set by Ang Lee.

"We have long heard that the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses have eliminated many pirates along the way, and this is indeed true."

"I've also heard that the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty are much stronger than the soldiers and horses of Xi Tianzhu, and fighting pirates is like stepping on ants to death."

"Yes, yes, Datang soldiers and horses can be relied on, and now that we are stationed in the port, we can go and ask Datang to help exterminate the pirates."

There is a lot of discussion among real and fake businessmen.

The owner of the restaurant thought for a while, frowned, and said: "The Tang army is powerful, this is true, but will they really help us to exterminate the pirates?" I've heard that it costs a lot of money to fight a war, a lot of money. ”

"Yes! Oh, yes! How can we forget this article, it costs a lot of money to fight, and the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses will fight pirates for no reason? ”

"Not only will it cost a lot of money, but a lot of soldiers will die? It's not a joke to fight the pirates, if there are not enough benefits, will the Tang soldiers really fight the pirates for us? ”

The merchants discussed.

In the eyes of these businessmen, the relationship between people is only interests, if there are not enough interests, they don't believe that the Tang army will help them selflessly, although half of them are businessmen from the Tang Dynasty, and they also don't believe that the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses are selfless.

After all, many Tang merchants have been trading in West Tianzhu for many years, and they know a little about the situation in the Tang Dynasty, but they don't fully understand it, they are more concerned about commerce and trade, and they don't know much about the grand strategy of the Tang Empire, so naturally they don't know that these pirates that give them a headache must be eliminated by the Tang Empire.

In addition, the pirates at this time have actually been eliminated, just because after the Tang warship entered the pirate's lair, the port was taken in a short time, and no merchant ships passed near the pirate's lair during this time.

Of course, the merchant does not want to be caught by the pirates, so every time he passes by the pirate's lair, he will try his best to follow the principle of the coastline, so even if there is a battle in the harbor, the merchants will not be able to know, and the pirates and the merchants are not all the way, although there are also a small number of merchants who try to collude with the pirates, but in a short time, the pirates cannot trust the merchants, so even if the port is captured by the Tang army, they will not tell the merchants, what can they do, the merchants are impossible to help them take it back, they can only admit it.

"There are a lot of us, we can contribute money! A little money per person adds up to a lot of money. ”

"Yes, yes, as long as the Datang soldiers and horses can help us eliminate these damn pirates, we can afford to pay some money."

"I've just been robbed by pirates, and I haven't even breathed yet? However, since you have all said so, then I can't do nothing, you don't have to pay for your meal today, count me as the big guy. ”

The shopkeeper gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, not planning to collect the money for the meal.

They talked so speculatively, and they all talked about asking the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses to help exterminate the pirates, he was unwilling to pay, and he didn't know how much money to pay, but he should always say it, otherwise, if everyone is unhappy, he won't come to spend next time, and his business will not be able to do.

"The store is bold, then we really don't pay."

"Since the store bleeds first, then we can't pull out a dime, I'll give a hundred gold coins."

"I'll give out a hundred gold coins too."

"Count me in, and I'll give a hundred."

"And me, don't forget me!"

Everyone enthusiastically contributed money, but the money they gave was very small, equal to the money lost by the store, and none of them were slightly more generous.

This shows that these businessmen are not sure that after they pay money, they will definitely be able to invite the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses to suppress the pirates, so they are not willing to pay too much money, in addition, the pirates are infringing on the interests of a large group of businessmen, not a few of them, if all the local businessmen, and businessmen from other places jointly fund, then, even if it is a small amount of money, it is not a small amount to gather.

"It's not enough for us to be the only ones, we should contact more people who are persecuted by pirates, and we will jointly fund it, which must be a lot of money."

"Yes, yes, just what we gather, it's too little, we should contact more people, we go separately, and we will go after eating."

"Wait, no matter how much money we gather, it is far from reaching the cost of the army's expedition, in addition, we also need to have a name to give money, we can't say that we pay to hire Tang soldiers and horses to suppress bandits!"

"Yes! The elite of a country is not something that we businessmen can hire, so we must not say so, it is better to buy some souvenirs and give them to Li Shilang, tell us the difficulties of businessmen, and implore the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses to make decisions for us. ”

"Okay, it should be said that no matter whether Li Shilang can help or not, we will not be wrong to say this."

With the unique ideas of businessmen, the merchants began to think about how to achieve the maximum profit with the least amount of money.

"You must be underestimating Li Shilang too much! I've heard that Li Shilang has never been soft in fighting pirates, never taking advantage of the people, just having a little good face, as long as you say more good things, especially in public, and say more good things about Li Shilang and the Tang Dynasty, even if you don't give a gift, then he will agree, if you go directly to give gifts, even if you say it sleekly, Li Shilang will think that you are hiring, not giving him face, when the time comes, he will definitely be very angry, so, forget this gift! Not to mention pooling money. ”

The fake merchant spoke.

"How do you know so clearly, as if you know Li Shilang."

The merchant asked.

"Although I haven't met Li Shilang, but my cousin is doing business in Malacca, and he came to me some time ago and told me all the things that Li Shilang did in Malacca, so I naturally know Li Shilang better than you, people are not only big, but also very rich, and they don't care about any gifts at all, all he cares about is word of mouth, only the respect and admiration of the whole world for him, you will not be wrong to listen to me."

The fake merchant spoke.

When the merchants heard this, they looked at each other, and if it was true, it would be great, and they could get things done without spending money, and the merchants were naturally very happy, and as for compliments or something, they were very good at it, as if they were born to do it.

"What exactly should I do, such a big official, it's not something that anyone can meet."

"That's right! We first have to meet people, and then we can find a way to let Li Shilang help us deal with pirates. ”

The merchants said.

"This is very simple, let me tell you one thing first, when the Tang army first arrived in Malacca, the pirates did not buy it, the Tang army was angry and destroyed a group of pirates, the local merchants and people, in order to express their gratitude, in the largest local restaurant banquet Li Shilang and others, on the wine table, the merchant is while complimenting Li Shilang, while telling his own experience of being bullied by pirates, as a result, Li Shilang listened to tears in his eyes, and immediately decided to stay in the army for three months, completely exterminated tens of thousands of pirates in the entire Malacca sea, now, The merchants of Malacca no longer have to worry about the bullying of pirates, and their business is booming! ”

The fake merchant spoke.

"Hey, I've also heard this story, you say, what is this Li Shilang doing in Xitianzhu, will it be to exterminate the pirates?"

Another fake businessman said.

"It's possible, this is very possible, do you want to inquire about it."

"Maybe the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses are waiting for an opportunity, a chance for a division to become famous."

"It's a lot of worry to fight piracy where you need to be famous."

"I see that the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses are resting here, and after resting, they will go to fight pirates."

"In that case, then we will have a banquet for Li Shilang here, which is also the largest tavern in the local area."

The shopkeeper agreed: "Okay, if you can invite Li Shilang to come to the shop, the meals will be all free, and it will be worth it even if you put all your family resources into it." ”

"I'll invite you together, and Li Shilang will definitely come."

"Yes, half of us are Datang businessmen, so it makes sense to invite Datang officials."

"It's better to recommend a respected old man and invite him personally, it's not good for Li Shilang to refuse the old man's invitation."

"Yes, the person who opened the noodle shop is seventy years old, let him bring a few sixty-year-olds with him, and Li Shilang can't refute their face."

Several businessmen discussed.

"Okay, let's do it, let the old one invite, let's contact more businessmen, come together, if there are any ingredients in the store that are not enough, just tell a few of us, let's help together, we must make this meal well."

"Okay, that's it, let's split up and start preparing! I'm going to invite Li Shilang early tomorrow morning. ”

The merchants took counsel.

Soon, nearly 100 people in the entire restaurant were all scattered to prepare, and those fake businessmen also quietly returned to the Tang Army camp under the cover of night to report the situation to Li An.

"Li Shilang, everything is going well, these businessmen have decided to invite you to the largest restaurant in the local area early tomorrow morning."

The soldier said.

"Very good, your errand is good, the official is very satisfied, but this is not the end, tomorrow's banquet, the official will still rely on you, what to say, you all know."

Li An asked with satisfaction.

"Li Shilang, rest assured, tomorrow's banquet, we will firmly control the topic of the banquet, and we will definitely make all the businessmen present look to Datang."

The soldier said.

"This is not enough, we must boldly expose the cruelty of the pirates, as well as the inaction of the Western Tianzhu court."

Ang Lee added.

"Yes, Li Shilang, my subordinates understand."

Li An thought for a moment and continued to add: "It's not enough to invite this official, how can the local West Tianzhu officials not be present?" I heard that early tomorrow morning, the people sent by the king of West Tianzhu will arrive, please come over together! Just a few more pairs of chopsticks. ”

"Yes, my subordinates understand."

The soldier answered, and turned to prepare.

After the soldiers left, Li An lay down comfortably and said to himself: "As long as these businessmen open their mouths to accuse the Western Tianzhu Imperial Court tomorrow, see what these big-headed officials say." ”

"Ah Lang's mood today seems to be very good!"

It was getting late, Yun'er actually came to ask Li An to rest, and when she saw Li An with a smile on the corner of her mouth, she said casually.

"I'll have a good show to watch tomorrow, of course I'm in a good mood, and I like to see other people's bad luck the most."

Li An said proudly.

Thinking of the officials of Xi Tianzhu who were speechless when questioned by the majority of businessmen, Li An felt very interesting, it was not schadenfreude, it was these guys who were really derelict in their duties.

"Ah Lang is so bad, it's time to rest."

Yuna smiled.

A smile appeared on the corner of Li An's mouth and said, "Yun'er, you are also going to be unlucky tonight, because Ah Lang is in a very good mood." ”

"Ah Lang, will you let me go?"

Yuna pretended to tremble, which made her even more moving.

Li An smiled, stepped forward, and said domineeringly: "Let you go, you want to be beautiful, hurry up and wash it, go quickly." ”

"Oh......"

Yuna tugged at her mouth and went down to wash.

When Ang Lee is in a good mood, he always needs to vent his body to make his mood more excited, and if he is not in a good mood, he needs to vent even more to regulate his bad mood.

Yun'er and the beautiful woman take turns to serve, and it can be regarded as easy, anyway, I have only seen tired cows, but I have never seen ploughed land.

That night, when Li An was doing indescribable things with Yun'er in his arms, a group of men and horses from the Western Tianzhu Imperial Court arrived at the port, this force was numerous, there were two thousand people, most of them were quietly stationed outside the city, and only a team of a few dozen people entered the city overnight.

And the chief officer of the West Tianzhu Port, who was in the midst of a dream, was woken up by the housekeeper with the arrival of this group, and immediately dressed to receive him, looking quite courteous.

"King, why did you come in person, didn't you say to let a subordinate come?"

The harbor master asked respectfully.

The king of West Tianzhu spoke: "More than 10,000 elite soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty are stationed in my port of West Tianzhu and don't leave, how can I not come and take a look?" What's going on, have you figured it out? ”

In his words, there was a great deal of accusation against the courtiers.

"King, although we can't fully confirm the reason why the Tang soldiers and horses stayed here, it seems certain that they don't seem to have malicious intentions."

The harbor master replied.

"Oh, why do you judge that, is there any basis for that?"

The king continued.

"There is not much basis, it is just a feeling, in addition to shelling our arrow tower when we refused to let them enter the port, the Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses are very regular after entering the port, and the leading Li Shilang actually grinds soybean milk on the beach, which looks very leisurely, as if he is really passing by."

The harbor chief replied.

"It's weird that it's like this."

King Xi Tianzhu frowned.