Chapter 96: Too much! Begin the anti-bandit campaign
Just as Guan Zhihe was staring at Jiang Chen's portrait, a figure slowly appeared outside the house.
“Bang, bang, bang—”
“Bang, bang, bang—”
There were six knocks on the door in succession. Hearing the knocks, Guan Zhihe quickly put down the scroll in his hand.
"Who is it?"
"My Lord, it's me."
After hearing the voice outside the door coming from the leader of the five guards assigned to him by Jiang Chen, Guan Zhihe hurriedly opened the door.
"Come in, what's wrong? Is there anything wrong?"
"Princess, let's go inside and talk."
After saying that, the leader and Guan Zhihe walked into the room.
"What's the matter? Tell me."
Looking at the leader's worried look, Guan Zhihe asked again in confusion.
"The Lord has sent a message that he has established a new organization in Xia Country and needs us to set up a branch in Canglang Country."
Facing Guan Zhihe's doubts, the leader spoke to her in a low voice.
Hearing this, Guan Zhihe was stunned for a moment, then asked.
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Not yet. I just came here to tell the princess that if anything happens to us later, please don't worry about us and try to protect yourself."
After saying that, the leader bowed to Guan Zhihe and slowly retreated.
Looking at the leader leaving, Guan Zhihe sat down with a complicated expression.
I don’t know what he is thinking in that pair of bright eyes.
In the imperial capital of Xia Kingdom, in the small courtyard behind Lao Ba’s secret restaurant .
Jiang Chen looked at the boxes of silver and various valuable jewelry, jewels, calligraphy and paintings in front of him.
Saliva involuntarily flowed from the corners of his mouth.
The feeling of raiding a house is really great!
Just by secretly keeping a portion of it, Jiang Chen became rich instantly.
Correspondingly, the reputation of the Jinyiwei began to spread throughout the territory of Xia.
After Jiang Chen divided the Jinyiwei into the East Factory and the West Factory.
His life finally got better temporarily, thanks to the secret competition between the Regent and the Emperor for the Jinyiwei.
Jiang Chen secretly sent out some of his Jinyiwei to set up strongholds in various states and counties of Xia Kingdom.
However, this process is slow.
The reason is very simple, Jiang Chen has no money!
Recruiting refugees, purchasing food, and even forging the Torrential Pear Blossom Needle.
All of Jiang Chen's previous assets have been emptied...
Looking at the house full of wealth he had just acquired, Jiang Chen gritted his teeth.
"Old Li, with this money, where should we open our first branch?"
Rather than spending the money now, Jiang Chen would rather use money to make money.
After all, every bit of money matters. Otherwise, no matter how much money you have, it will all be gone sooner or later.
In addition, it was a plan long ago to open a branch of Lao Ba Secret Restaurant.
After hearing Jiang Chen's words, Li Jiadong was silent for a while.
Then he slowly spoke to Jiang Chen.
"Sir, I think it would be better to put it in the Jiangnan area?"
After much thought, he felt that there might be no place more suitable than Jiangnan.
Jiangnan is located in the southern part of Xia State and is a famous land of fish and rice in the entire Xia State.
There are countless local clans, powerful people and wealthy businessmen.
Where to open a branch of Lao Ba Secret Restaurant.
You will definitely make a lot of money!
After listening to Li Jiadong's words, Jiang Chen touched his chin and thought quietly.
He found that what Li Jiadong said was quite right.
It just so happened that the Jinyiwei was still lacking a headquarters in the southern provinces and counties.
Jiangnan can be used as an important stronghold!
At that time, Lao Ba’s secret restaurant will be used as a cover.
It will also be more convenient for the genuine Jinyiwei under his command to collect intelligence.
"Well, that one is located in Jiangnan!"
"Pick a few smart and reliable people and have them go to Jiangnan to take care of things first."
"I understand!"
After finalizing the branch matters with Li Jiadong, Jiang Chen returned to the palace.
I just took a shower and haven't had time to rest.
Jiang Chen heard Yunda running in hurriedly.
"My Lord, my Lord!"
"What's wrong? Why are you so flustered? What's the matter?"
Jiang Chen, who was lying in the arms of sisters Caiyu and Zhongtong, raised his eyes unhappily.
Looking at Yunda kneeling on the ground.
"Your Excellency, the Emperor has urgently summoned you to discuss an important matter!"
Hearing this, Jiang Chen frowned.
Why did the emperor suddenly call him into the palace?
Could it be that the fact that he had secretly hidden part of the confiscated funds was discovered?
That shouldn't be the case. He gave gifts to Su Dingxia and the old eunuch Li Xianglian.
Jiang Chen, who was full of doubts, had no time to think about it and quickly changed into court clothes.
He hurried to the emperor's bedroom.
"Your Majesty, I bow to you!"
Arriving in front of the emperor's study, Jiang Chen suddenly knelt down on the ground.
"come in!"
After a while, Su Dingxia's voice was heard from the imperial study.
Jiang Chen quickly stood up and patted his clothes.
Then he bowed and walked into the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, long live your Majesty."
After entering the imperial study, Jiang Chen knelt on the ground again.
I was afraid that I would do something wrong and make the emperor angry.
"Get up!"
The emperor, slumped in the dragon throne, spoke softly.
Jiang Chen then stood up slowly as if he had been pardoned, and stood there quietly .
When he stood up, he found that there was a tender and fair young man standing in front of him.
“Ahem…”
"By the way, let me introduce you, this is my nephew."
"The Prince of Huai'an—Yu Qingbei."
"This servant has met the Prince of Huai'an."
After listening to the emperor's introduction, Jiang Chen quickly bowed to the young man.
"Your Majesty, I guess this is Lord Jiang Chen, the commander of the Imperial Guards?"
Looking at Jiang Chen, who was more handsome than himself, Yu Qingbei was slightly stunned.
It was the first time he saw someone who was more beautiful than himself.
What a pity, he is a eunuch.
"Well, Jiang Chen, Qingbei is here to visit me on behalf of his father."
"By the way, tell me something. I think you should be able to help with these things."
"Qingbei, tell him about it!"
After explaining to Jiang Chen the purpose of calling him here, the emperor collapsed back into the dragon throne.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Master Jiang, you should know where Jiangnan is located, right?"
Faced with Yu Qingbei's words, Jiang Chen was a little confused, but still nodded.
"Yes, Jiangnan is located in the southern border, with well-developed rivers and facing the sea."
"Lord Jiang knows Jiangnan quite well. It is true that Jiangnan is considered a rich place."
"But recently, we have been repeatedly attacked by Japanese pirates."
"And these Japanese pirates colluded with some officials and businessmen in Jiangnan, causing us to return empty-handed repeatedly to suppress the bandits!"
"I came to the capital this time, firstly to pay a visit to Your Majesty on behalf of my father, and secondly, to use Your Majesty's hand to get rid of these parasites in Jiangnan."
As he spoke, Yu Qingbei stared at Jiang Chen with his bright eyes.
