Chapter 162: Eunuchs cannot be granted a title of nobility?
As Su Dingxia finished reading the imperial edict, all the civil and military officials were stunned where they stood.
Even the regent who was sitting under the dragon throne was shocked by this imperial edict and lost his mind.
"This is simply ridiculous!"
"Yeah, he's just a eunuch, but he's going to be given a title of nobility!?"
"No, if this precedent is set, the other six countries will laugh at us to death!"
"Yes, a eunuch can become a marquis."
"Then how are we going to survive?!"
The civil and military officials who had come to their senses began to whisper to each other.
Looking at the civil and military officials discussing the issue, Jiang Chen couldn't help but roll his eyes.
These corrupt scholars and useless people, I even risked my life in Jiangnan.
With his achievements, he deserves to be granted .
Of course, it is a bit outrageous to confer a title of duke.
But at the very least, Jiang Chen is completely worthy of the title of Marquis of Jiyuan!
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but lose all good feelings towards these civil and military officials who only cooperated with the fake emperor in corruption and bribery.
Finally, after the Regent's angry roar, the entire hall fell silent.
"Stop arguing, where is this place!?"
"A group of high-ranking officials are just like old ladies in the market!"
"Since this is the emperor's order, we will just do as he orders."
"Whoever dares to complain again, I will never let him go!"
Are you kidding? Jiang Chen is in his camp.
You are a bunch of losers, and you want to deprive his men of their achievements.
Isn't this courting death?!
The Regent spoke up for Jiang Chen.
The large group of ministers who had already joined the Regent naturally expressed their support.
"My emperor is wise!"
Seeing that his subordinates all agreed with him, the Regent nodded with satisfaction.
Then, he turned his gaze to Jiang Chen who was standing next to the dragon throne.
"Lord Jiyuan, why don't you thank the emperor for his grace?"
Jiang Chen came back to his senses after hearing the Regent's words.
"Your Majesty, I, the Marquis of Jiyuan, thank you for your grace!"
"Long live the emperor!"
Seeing that Jiang Chen had received the order, the Regent said nothing more and turned his attention to the civil and military officials.
"Do you have anything else to report?"
"If not, then just disperse!"
Seeing that no one came forward after waiting for a long time, the Regent looked at the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother nodded knowingly, then stood up and spoke loudly.
"Since all officials have nothing to do, let's adjourn the court!"
"Resign!"
Seeing this, Su Dingxia and Li Xianglian walked forward and shouted loudly.
After finishing the morning court session, Jiang Chen returned to his own courtyard with the imperial edict in his pocket.
Now that he has the right to establish his own government.
Then it would naturally be no longer suitable for her to live in this deep palace.
Therefore, the emperor specially prepared a mansion for Jiang Chen in the imperial capital.
It was the original General Protector of the Nation’s Mansion!
In fact, when he heard that the mansion he was awarded was the General's Mansion.
Jiang Chen felt mixed emotions.
All this is just a coincidence!
After packing their luggage, Jiang Chen took the Caiyi sisters with him.
Of course, he also didn't forget about Yunda.
He brought three people and all his belongings with him.
Jiang Chen walked out of the palace and came to the former residence of the General of the Nation.
Looking at the familiar house, Jiang Chen couldn't help but think of Guan Zhihe who was far away in Canglang Country.
As Jiang Chen was thinking, a beautiful figure walked over and interrupted his thoughts.
"My lord, I have prepared everything."
As Qianying's voice sounded, Jiang Chen came back to his senses.
Jiang Chen took a look and saw that it was Su Qingcheng who came with the Jinyiwei.
After seeing Su Qingcheng, the sisters Zhongtong and Caiyi pouted instantly.
For some reason, the two sisters became unhappy.
Similarly, looking at the two of them, Su Qingcheng's heart trembled slightly.
But soon, Su Qingcheng came back to her senses.
"You must be the Zhongtong and Caiyi sisters that adults often talk about!"
"My name is Su Qingcheng, please take care of me in the future."
As she spoke, Su Qingcheng smiled at the two sisters.
Seeing Su Qingcheng being so polite, the two sisters who had been pouting could only reply with a smile.
"Meet Sister Su."
Jiang Chen looked at the three women and couldn't help but feel a headache.
The ancients never deceived me!
Sure enough, three women make a scene...
After the little episode between the three women, the Jinyiwei were under the command of Yunda and Su Qingcheng.
All of Jiang Chen’s belongings were moved into the mansion.
And the gate has been empty ever since the General's Mansion was raided.
A plaque with the words "Jiyuan Marquis Mansion" was also hung again.
Looking at the newly renovated Jiyuan Marquis Mansion, Jiang Chen slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
I have finally taken the first step towards getting rid of the eunuchs!
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen called Li Jiadong and Li Yingge, father and daughter.
When the father and daughter saw Jiang Chen, they immediately knelt on the ground.
"My Lord, you are finally back!"
"Hurry up, how is the restaurant business going lately?"
Jiang Chen smiled and helped the two of them up, then asked.
"My Lord, since you left."
"We have opened 12 branches of our restaurant, and business is booming."
"But our old customers are always urging us to come up with new dishes."
"But you know, we are just plain old fools who can't think of it."
“So, we can only keep dragging it out.”
After listening to Li Jiadong's complaints, Jiang Chen smiled.
“No matter how good the food is, you’ll eventually get tired of it.”
As he spoke, Jiang Chen patted Li Jiadong on the shoulder.
"You've done very well. Wait a few days."
"I'll go to the restaurant and teach you a few new tricks then."
After hearing Jiang Chen's words, Li Jiadong immediately smiled with joy.
"Okay, let's not talk about this for now."
"Let me ask you, how much cash do we have in our account now?"
After resolving Li Jiadong's concerns, Jiang Chen asked seriously.
"Your Excellency, excluding the three hundred thousand taels spent on opening a branch of the restaurant."
"There are still 200,000 taels of silver left on the books!"
After hearing the number Li Jiadong said, Jiang Chen couldn't help but swallow.
Although this number seems shocking, think about it, the monthly income of Lao Ba's Secret Restaurant has reached 12,000 taels of silver!
Over the past three months, Lao Ba's secret restaurant has opened a total of twelve stores.
Together with the branches of Lao Ba Secret Restaurant in Jiangnan, there are thirteen in total.
The income is 130,000 taels per month, and the imperial capital and Jiangnan are the places where wealthy merchants gather.
The monthly income reached 50,000 taels!
"Use half of the two hundred thousand taels to buy food, and the rest to buy military equipment!"
After taking a deep breath, Jiang Chen made a decision.
