Chapter 354: What level is Li Ji? Could I not know? (Please subscribe)

Wei Manying's ability was very strong; being able to cooperate with Jiang Rong proved that her Wei family's industry was also developing vigorously.

In fact, this was also thanks to Lin Mo's help. Don't forget that this kid's official position in the Ministry of Works was still very important, and the Minister of Works trusted him deeply.

Any family that followed the Ministry of Works and took on a few projects could become prosperous.

Moreover, Lin Mo could be considered Wei Manying's sycophant, so naturally, he used his own power to help Wei Manying develop.

The Wei family itself had thousands of years of accumulation, and a commercial family rose just like that.

Today, Wei Manying and Jiang Rong chatted about many commercial matters, and then Wei Manying began to use some topics to attract Jiang Rong's attention.

Jiang Rong was a person born and raised in Shanghe City, so Wei Manying kept chatting about the development of Shanghe City.

The hot pot restaurant certainly had to open many branches in Shanghe City.

Speaking of this, Wei Manying pretended to be surprised and said: "Eh, I remember Sister Jiang seems to be the president of the Shanghe City Chamber of Commerce? I don't know if this is true?"

Jiang Rong smiled slightly and said: "Just a nominal title, but I also haven't been back for a period of time; I do want to go and see."

She had been an Imperial Consort for a period of time and had already blended into this identity.

She still remembered the crisis she encountered in Shanghe City before, which was solved by Li Chen who was passing by.

If it weren't for Li Chen, she wouldn't have known what to do.

It had indeed been a long time since she went back, which hooked her homesickness.

Seeing that she was interested in this, Wei Manying suggested whether the two of them should make a golden signboard in Shanghe City?

This point made Jiang Rong very puzzled; wasn't the hot pot restaurant's signboard loud enough?

Many ladies in the palace were background figures here; there were few who dared to provoke the hot pot restaurant.

Wei Manying indicated that she had an immature opinion; she still remembered that last time, imperial clan disciples made trouble at the hot pot restaurant.

Since that was the case, why not invite His Majesty to eat a meal at the hot pot restaurant? As long as this news was released, everyone would know who the true background of the hot pot restaurant was, and then this golden signboard could be struck.

Moreover, some local nobles, in order to improve their own style, would certainly follow suit and come; this didn't need propaganda at all, the hot pot restaurant would definitely explode in popularity.

Wei Manying's method was good, but Jiang Rong was in a difficult position; Li Chen wasn't someone she could invite just because she wanted to.

Li Chen was the emperor of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, busy with official business, and the emperor's majesty was hard to fathom.

Jiang Rong did indeed have the intention of going back once; she just indicated that she would tell His Majesty when the time came. As for whether His Majesty would go or not, she couldn't force it.

Wei Manying certainly understood this point. Anyway, she had already made preparations; as long as Li Chen went to Shanghe City, he would definitely be able to be intoxicated in the 'gentle village'.

Among the remnants of the previous dynasty, those beautiful women were now all in Shanghe City; their mission was to make Li Chen fall!

In order not to appear too deliberate, Wei Manying, after respectfully saying goodbye to Jiang Rong, left the Imperial Capital first and headed to Shanghe City.

At the same time, Li Chen had also returned to the Imperial Capital. This trip away was also full of harvest.

Not only were there Sea Clan beauties like the Dragon Mother and Ao Jiao, but there was also a mysterious sect immortal.

As soon as they arrived in the Imperial Capital, they felt what was called the prosperity of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, and entering the Imperial Palace, they could also feel the favor from the emperor.

Before Li Chen even arrived, he had already had people start construction on the residence for the Sea Clan concubines.

According to Li Chen's plan, his women would certainly not be just this many in the future, and there would be more races.

Letting them live happily, they would naturally serve Li Chen even more diligently.

The palace Li Chen built for the Sea Clan Imperial Consorts was not built by ordinary craftsmen, but by intercepting deep-sea spiritual veins with ancient magic treasures, refining ten thousand zhang of mysterious ice jade as a base, supplemented by Nine Nether Cold Iron, Star Sand, and ten-thousand-year coral marrow, creating a deep-sea palace in the Imperial City's forbidden garden.

The palace's dome was carved from a whole piece of Mirage Crystal; when sunlight passed through, it would refract phantom colors like deep-sea aurora, and at night, it would automatically reveal a projection of the star sea, resonating with real stars.

The deepest part of the palace hid the Tide Sound Cave Heaven, drawing a wisp of Return to Ruins spiritual energy here, forming a micro-sea eye, where concubines could cultivate their clan's secret techniques.

This was a Cave Heaven jointly designed by the Dragon Mother and Immortal Yunya, truly possessing unique characteristics.

Seeing Li Chen racking his brains so much for them, Ao Jiao and other concubines were moved to a mess.

Because this place was relatively magical, almost all the concubines in the palace would come to visit.

Li Chen was happy; the reason for building this kind of place was also to experience what it felt like to have deep exchanges with concubines in the deep sea.

It was said that in the first few days after returning, the Dragon Mother and Immortal Yunya hadn't left the room.

If it weren't for the fact that they had already returned to the Imperial Capital and it was hard to avoid the morning court, Li Chen probably wouldn't have wanted to leave either.

Having been away for a period of time, Li Chen had just come to the morning court, and officials from various departments had many things to report.

The Minister of War took the lead in stepping out, cupping his hands and reporting: "Your Majesty, Prince Anxi Li Ji and Prince Zhennan Xu Su fought together, defeating the Sea Clan in the eastern coastal kingdoms, beheading hundreds of thousands of enemies, destroying seven deep-sea altars, and the coastal kingdoms have all submitted memorials praising the Heavenly Strategy's majesty!"

Hearing this, most of the court officials revealed looks of approval.

Only a small number felt that Prince Zhennan was still a major hidden danger; even if he performed meritorious service now, it couldn't offset his wolfish ambition.

The Minister of War paused and added: "Prince Zhennan specifically requested merit for Prince Anxi, saying that Prince Li Ji's scheduling in this battle was proper and should be the first merit."

Li Chen tapped the armrest of the dragon throne with his fingertips, his expression indifferent, and said: "Li Ji has indeed made some progress. As for the reward, we will discuss it when he returns to the court."

Li Chen certainly understood Prince Zhennan's little thoughts.

What level is Li Ji? Could I not know?

This kid not doing bad things is already helping; do you think I would believe he could achieve 'proper scheduling'?

Prince Zhennan was nothing more than having no more titles to be sealed, and then selling a favor to Li Ji.

Who let Li Ji be the one among this batch of princes who was doing relatively well.

The others were either still being fugitives or rotting in their prince mansions.

Giving Li Ji a reward at this time was not very wise; this kid didn't lack status, and the next step for him was to be emperor.

But this kid lacked money; when he returns, just give him some of what he needs.

Just consider it Li Ji's running-away fee.

The Minister of War bowed and retreated. The Minister of Personnel Luo Hui immediately stepped out, solemnly saying: "Your Majesty, I have already, according to your decree, thoroughly investigated officials at all levels of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty. Among them, those with insufficient ability, corrupt, and derelict in their duties total more than three thousand people. This is the list; please look it over, Your Majesty."

He presented a jade slip with both hands, and the eunuch respectfully took it and handed it to Li Chen.

Li Chen unfolded it and scanned it for a moment, nodding slightly: "I am very reassured by Luo Qing's handling of things. Those who should be removed, remove them; those who should be punished, punish them. There is no need to be soft-hearted."

The court officials all knew that Li Chen wasn't just looking at it casually; don't underestimate this emperor's ability.

Having a photographic memory and reading ten lines at a glance were just Li Chen's basic abilities.

Luo Hui said in a deep voice: "I have already dealt with more than seven hundred low-level officials according to the law. For the remaining major criminals, I still need Your Majesty to decide."

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