Jiang Xingchen did not expect that the marshal would suddenly ask about the old man. After all, there were many people here and they had so many mouths to talk about. Who knew if the news would spread, and Xuanyuan Tianzong was worried about not finding a chance.
Feng Xuanzhang and Tang Chuxue were also a little puzzled. They all noticed that Mr. Tang didn't show up and guessed that he was probably not there. Otherwise, with his old naughty temperament, there was no reason not to join in the fun of the mahjong game just now.
However, these people all tacitly refrained from mentioning it because they were worried that too many people would spread the word.
Jiang Xingchen reacted very quickly, and answered the Marshal's question without even a pause: "The old man is in the backyard. He is busy practicing these days. He said he has some insights!"
"Oh!" A group of people suddenly nodded. It's no wonder. A warrior's insight is very rare. Of course, if you have it, you must take advantage of it.
The marshal smiled and moved his lips slightly, but did not speak. But Jiang Xingchen could tell from the shape of his mouth that it was the word "smart".
"That's it!" Jiang Xingchen understood the marshal's intention. If the old man was not here, everyone would have questions. He asked this question to let himself explain and dispel everyone's doubts. There were too many people pouring into the Xingchen Leader during this period. If Tang Tang
When the news of the old man's absence spreads, the hostile forces will definitely not miss this opportunity.
After the business talk was over, everyone had to eat and drink. At the banquet, Wang Shuangyang, the marshal, and the old marquis were all smiling, drinking strong wine in mouthfuls, forgetting to mention the pride in their hearts.
Jiang Xingchen was extremely unhappy, having lost a whole pound of tea. It was strange that he was so happy.
After the banquet, Jiang Xingchen arranged a place for everyone to stay. Just as he was about to go back, Tang Chuxue stopped him.
"Jiang Xingchen, tell me, where did the old thing go?" Tang Chuxue and Liu Mei frowned slightly. Others believed that the old man had some insights, but she didn't believe it. He had already reached the seventh level of vitality. How could his insights be so simple? In addition, she had no idea about the old man's understanding.
His character is too familiar with games like mahjong. He simply can't resist it. All his thoughts will be thrown out of his mind. He eats and plays, which is his biggest shortcoming.
With Tang Chuxue alone, Jiang Xingchen had no need to hide anything and truthfully told the old man what he said before leaving.
"Private matters. What private matters can he have?" Tang Chuxue lowered her head and pondered, silent for a long time...
At this time, in the Imperial Palace of the Imperial Capital, Emperor Qiankun had a happy face, turning over a pile of white silk in his hand. Every time he turned over a pile of white silk, the smile on his face grew a little brighter.
After the autumn harvest, the taxes and grains from various places have been calculated, and the output of the Xuanyuan Tianzong's third-class grains grown last year is higher than last year. Judging from the reports submitted by various places, this year will be the most prosperous year since he took office.
At this moment, a man in black ran in. He knelt down on one knee, cupped his hands and said, "Report. Yuan Xixuan, Zhang Lin, Li Han and more than thirty ministers are outside the palace asking for an audience!"
"Huh? What are they here for?" The smile on the emperor's face gradually disappeared. This time there were not only conservatives but also centrists, which was really strange.
After pondering for a moment, the emperor waved his hand: "Let them come in!"
"Yes!" Not long after the man in black left, Yuan Xixuan led a large group of officials into the hall.
"Meet the Emperor!" A group of ministers stood and bowed to pay homage.
The emperor waved his hand and asked: "Yuan Xixuan, why do you want to see me?"
"I'm very happy to hear that the grain harvests in various places are good. Food is a big problem that has always troubled us. If Jiang Xingchen hadn't obtained grain seeds this year, we wouldn't have such a good year. After discussing it, we all feel that
Such merit should be rewarded..."
When Yuan Xixuan spoke, the emperor's expression darkened. It would be strange if Yuan Xixuan had such good intentions as he said. No need to ask, what bad idea was he holding back?
Yuan Xixuan seemed not to see the emperor's expression and continued: "However, Jiang Xingchen has just been promoted to first-class viscount and received a large reward for two pieces of land. Moreover, his grain seeds are also sold. It is inappropriate to reward him directly. He will suffer consequences.
People are criticizing...now many lords from all over the country are reaching out to ask for it.
How to grow vegetables. Therefore, I think that I can let Jiang Xingchen hand over the methods of growing vegetables, promote him to a third-class earl, and expand his territory to twenty miles, so that his territory and wetland hills can be connected... Such a large
Not only will the reward inspire more disciples, it will also satisfy the major lords!"
The emperor's eyes narrowed. He did not expect that Yuan Xixuan could see through his thoughts. Now that he proposed such a reward to Jiang Xingchen, it was obvious that he would not allow him to lead the Xingchen leader out of Hongyuan City.
The emperor was silent, agreeing would definitely not work, but if he rejected Yuan Xixuan, he would probably have something to say when he wanted to draw out the Star Territory in the future. In addition, he was afraid that the centrists would also have opinions. If he raised it first
It would be okay for the Star Leader to leave Hongyuan City, but Yuan Xixuan said it first and then mentioned it himself, which felt like it was too much.
"This matter will be discussed in the morning tomorrow morning!" The Emperor was unable to make up his mind for a while, so he could only postpone it for a while.
Yuan Xixuan smiled and said: "Emperor, I have one more thing, which is the candidate for the lord of Hongyuan City. The noble management department has already drafted it!"
"The management department is fast enough! Who are they?" the emperor asked calmly.
"Zhang Keshan from the Military Department, Qian Liang, the Imperial City Municipal Deputy, Dongfang Wu from the City Defense Army... these three people all have the title of marquis. They have made great achievements on the battlefield in their early years. In recent years..."
When these three names were spoken, the emperor's eyes shrank again. He basically didn't listen to what Yuan Xixuan said next.
"They are all centrists!" The Emperor agreed that he had successfully captured the Eighth Legion, and the conservative forces would definitely take Hongyuan City into their hands. He really didn't expect that Yuan Xixuan actually proposed three centrist candidates.
At this time, he finally understood why Yuan Xixuan wanted to ask for credit from Jiang Xingchen. These two things were intertwined.
Jiang Xingchen handed over the method of growing vegetables. Although he has done a lot of credit, it is enough to promote the earl and expand the territory. Those centrists must think so. At this time, if he proposes the candidate for the lord of Hongyuan City again, if he wants to reject it again
, and then dividing the Star Leader out, it would be equivalent to pushing the middle faction to the conservative faction!
"What a plan! In order to prevent the Star Leader from leaving, they actually abandoned Hongyuan City... I wonder what exchange Yuan Xixuan made with one of the three candidates in private?" the emperor thought to himself.
"This matter will also be discussed in court tomorrow morning!" The emperor stood up and waved to Yuan Xixuan and others.
"Your Majesty, please leave!" Yuan Xixuan and others turned back and walked out of the hall.
The moment he stepped out of the palace door, Yuan Xixuan's lips curled up into a proud smile.
The emperor watched Yuan Xixuan and others disappear, and let out a heavy snort from his nose.
After a moment, a man in black ran in again: "A joint letter from the Emperor, Marshal, Minister of Finance, Feng Xuanzhang and others!"
"Hey! I wanted to wait until the Xingchen Leader celebration was over and the fame was established before we could divide the independence... Unexpectedly, I miscalculated and let them get a head start! It's too late to come up with vegetable cultivation methods now! Unless Jiang Xingchen still has a big contribution to make.
..."
The emperor sighed helplessly. He could not ignore the feelings of the centrists and would definitely agree to Yuan Xixuan's reward plan. When the aristocratic management department introduced three centrist candidates, the result was a foregone conclusion.
Shaking his head, the emperor reached out and took the white silk handed over by the man in black.
"Yeah!" Upon seeing it, the emperor's eyes suddenly widened, and his previous helplessness turned into surprise.
"Food planting, food..." The emperor couldn't help but say in surprise. Compared with vegetables, food is much more important. There are many hills in the mountains of the Qiankun Empire, and there are a lot of wild vegetables in the vast wilderness. Except in winter, other
There is basically enough food in the season. But the food is different. Except for the past two years, the Qiankun Empire is short of food almost every year. If Jiang Xingchen really solves this problem, it will be Tongtian's credit.
At this time, he was a little impatient, and even looked forward to next fall to see if this method really works.
After a long while, the emperor calmed down and sighed again and shook his head: "It's a pity that it's a year too late, otherwise no one can prevent the Star Territory from becoming independent..."
In the Starry Territory, flowers are blooming and people are flowing. The streets and shops are full of people. The song and dance troupe of Bauhinia Entertainment is still performing, and beautiful music is filling the streets.
Yuan Hao and He Yunxuan were walking side by side on the street, with a look of admiration in their eyes. It had been half a day since the two of them arrived at the Star Territory. They had seen everything there was to eat, play, and live in. It was really attractive.
Already.
"No wonder his flyers are so exaggerated. This place is really good. I almost forget to leave!" Yuan Hao said with a smile.
"The things here are good. I will contact the architectural family later and I will build a few hotels like this in Nanjiang. By the way, the chess and card hall is also good. It will definitely make money!" He Yunxuan also said with a smile.
Yuan Hao patted He Yunxuan and said: "Don't even think about the hotel. I've heard that the underground pipeline construction here alone cost more than five million yellow crystal coins... Chess, backgammon, and mahjong tiles are fine.
, but people with your idea are definitely indispensable. I don’t know how many companies will pop up by then. It’s impossible for you to make a lot of money!”
He Yunxuan's expression stiffened when he heard this, and he cursed in a low voice: "I really don't know how this kid Jiang Xingchen has such a good life. Making money is as easy as drinking water. After this celebration, Xingchen Leader will definitely become popular.
, make a lot of money!”
"Not necessarily!" Yuan Hao smiled, turned around in a circle, glanced at the surrounding buildings, and murmured: "This place will belong to me in the future!"
At the same time, the ordinary-looking middle-aged man was looking at the Lord's Mansion from a distance, with a puzzled face: "Why haven't I seen any trace of Tang Tian these days..."
September 14th passed, and early in the morning of September 15th, a large stage was set up in the central square of Xingchen Ling, and the celebration began!
PS: My mother’s internet connection was broken, and China Unicom was very slow to solve the problem. But I was so cruel that I installed one in my own home! I have been busy until now, and this chapter is too late! I really feel sorry for you all!
Chapter 2 may also be a little later, around 9pm. I hope everyone can forgive me due to special circumstances today!