Chapter 334: A Wolf and Three Dogs

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"Anyway, both sides are just engaging in those petty and disgraceful schemes."

Li Chen sneered, “The Long family has a big appetite. This time, taking advantage of the chaotic situation in Beijing, they came to invest with the strength of one province. They figured that both this palace and King Zhao wouldn't miss the opportunity to seize local power, so they took advantage of the situation.”

"But I don't fall for that. They're only bold enough to come to the capital because they know what they want and it's not small. What kind of demands will Prince Zhao make He'll promise anything."

This palace will make them pay dearly this time.

Sanbao immediately fawned, "Your Highness is wise, others are far inferior."

"This flattery is clumsy."

Li Chen glanced at Wan Jiaojiao and said, "Do you know why this palace didn't choose the Long family, but chose these three families Their individual power is less than that of the Long family by more than one point. Even if added together, they can only barely match the Long family."

Wàn Jiāojiāo answered cautiously: "Your Highness just said that it's because the Long family would ask for an exorbitant sum"

"The past few days' worth of reading has been a waste."

Li Chen's one sentence almost made Wan Jiaojiao so wronged that she cried.

She didn't think that a single book of "Dream of the Red Chamber" could make her instantly politically savvy enough to see through the intentions of the Lord.

"A wolf and three dogs, which is easier to deal with" Li Chen asked again.

"Of course, it would be three dogs! Even if there were more dogs, they would still be dogs. A wolf can also eat people!" Wan Jiajiao said confidently.

"That's right."

Li Chen smiled sweetly and then his face turned cold as he said, "Go back to your own position. Stop reading Dream of the Red Chamber. Read The Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government three times. I might quiz you on it at any time."

"Oh."

Wan Jiaojiao meekly responded with a small hum, then scurried back to her seat and picked up the Zizhi Tongjian, flipping it open and starting to read.

Turning his head, Li Chen glared at the three treasures who were smiling smugly at the scene. "The foster daughter you raised, in the end, still has to be re-disciplined by this Palace"

The Three Treasures hastily replied, “This is the good fortune she has cultivated over countless lifetimes.”

"You seem relaxed."

"Scoffing, Li Chen said, 'Since the Long family is still in contact with King Zhao, then let's keep an eye on them. Once they leave the capital, don't let them return to Xishan.'"

"As the Xishan province was in chaos, it would be perfect to use the Dragon Clan's demise as a curtain call, providing a fitting foundation for this entire conclusion."

A cold light flashed in Sanbao's eyes, and she lowered her head and said, "This servant obeys."

After Sānbǎo left, Lǐ Chén summoned Xú Chángqīng and Guān Zhīwéi.

"As the New Year is approaching, the people in Beijing should have a good celebration. We cannot leave out the disaster victims outside the city. Xu Changqing, please arrange with the Ministry of Revenue to allocate another batch of grain for distribution to the disaster victims so they can also celebrate the New Year."

Li Chen's first words made Xu Changqing's face turn bitter.

Just as I was about to complain, I saw Li Chen's stern face and his unquestionable demeanor. Xu Changqing could only reluctantly reply, "Your humble servant... will go now."

"Don't be so stingy."

Li Chen said: "The treasury still has a certain amount of silver. This money should be spent if it needs to be spent."

Xu Changqing sighed and said, "Thanks to His Highness's previous suggestion of labor for relief, allowing the disaster victims to follow the Ministry of Works to build some disaster prevention facilities, the Ministry of Works saved money, and the disaster victims also had a mouthful of food. The disaster victims outside the capital still remember His Highness's kindness today."

Li Chen's mood immediately brightened, and he smiled: "See, this is the common people. If you do something practical for them, they will remember you."

"Guan Zhiwei, how is the construction of Zhao Wang's mansion progressing"

Guan Zhiwei immediately replied, "Reporting to Your Highness, the foundation has already begun to be compacted."

"Find some trustworthy craftsmen and build a secret passage for me."

Li Chen's one sentence terrified Guan Zhiwei.of Huangjitian followed.“This is a snow lotus we, the Jinn, obtained from the peak of the Heavenly Mountains. It's an extremely rare herb with a gentle and lasting medicinal effect, more precious than...