Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

The wind and rain outside did not affect Li Guangdi. He sat alone in his study, waiting for the master of the Forbidden City to give him his own ending.

And what was Kangxi doing?

He was angry at Chen Menglei's ignorance of the current situation and was also undecided about how to deal with Li Guangdi.

A capable minister like Li Guangdi should not be tripped up by a small person like Chen Menglei, but the old events of the past have spread throughout the capital, and perhaps it won't be long before everyone in the world knows about it.

Just when Kangxi was in a dilemma, the person who should least express an opinion came to the Qianqing Palace.

Liang Jiugong came in quietly and reported: "Your Majesty, Lord Jiang wants to see you."

Kangxi sighed with a headache. Why did Jiang Chen join in the fun?

How could Jiang Chen not come? The center of this storm was his teacher. He had no choice before because his foundation was not stable, but now he had to give it a try.

Jiang Chen came in to pay his respects. This time, Kangxi did not ask Jiang Chen to stand up as usual, but let Jiang Chen maintain the posture of greeting.

Kangxi continued to review the memorials and didn't want to pay any attention to Jiang Chen who was still kneeling on the ground.

After reviewing the pile of memorials, Kangxi looked up again and saw the sweat on Jiang Chen's face. He then spoke: "I wonder what Jiang Xiuzhuan wants to tell me?"

Jiang Chen steadied himself and replied calmly, "I dare not deceive the emperor. I came here because of Lord Li's matter."

Kangxi certainly knew that Jiang Chen came for Li Guangdi's matter, but he didn't want Jiang Chen to get involved in this matter. If Li Guangdi really got into trouble this time, at least Jiang Chen would not be affected.

Therefore, Kangxi left Jiang Chen alone for such a long time just to let Jiang Chen think calmly, but Jiang Chen was still stubborn.

Kangxi said uncertainly: "Why, Jiang Xiuzhuan wants to say that Li Guangdi is innocent? Ask me to pardon him?"

Jiang Chen said sincerely, "Your Majesty, please understand. I lost my father when I was young, and it was only because I met you that I was able to pursue my studies. You are like my father. Now that you are in such a predicament, how can I be an outsider?"

Thinking of Jiang Chen's life experience, Kangxi's anger subsided.

It can be said that Jiang Chen was raised by Li Guangdi, and except for the lack of father-son status, they are indeed like father and son. If Jiang Chen chooses to protect himself in all matters concerning Li Guangdi, wouldn't he be the second Li Guangdi who forgets his loyalty when he sees profit?

"What does Wang Xuan intend to tell me?"

Jiang Chen kowtowed solemnly to Kangxi and said, "I am willing to exchange all my achievements for your life."

Kangxi was amused by this young man. Li Guangdi's case was indeed serious, but it was not enough to kill him. But it was this innocent heart that moved Kangxi. Jiang Chen gave everything he had just to save Li Guangdi. Can Baocheng (the prince's nickname) do this?

Kangxi thought of the prince's clique, which had become increasingly arrogant in recent years, and no longer wanted to continue wasting time with Jiang Chen.

"Okay! Jiang Wangxuan, you are so bold that you want to threaten me with yourself? Go with Li Jinqing and help me control the flood! If you can't do it, don't come back to Beijing!"

Jiang Chen was driven out of the Qianqing Palace in disgrace, and Li Guangdi was taken out with him. Li Guangdi was transferred to the post of Zhili Governor (second rank), and Jiang Chen was also assigned to Li Guangdi, and the two of them went to control the flood together.

Li Guangdi was fine, at least in order to facilitate his water management, Kangxi appointed him as the governor of Zhili, which meant that he was fully responsible. Jiang Chen, a sixth-rank editor, was not only removed from the Hanlin Academy, but also not given a suitable official position, and had to follow Li Guangdi along the river.

After receiving the imperial edict, Li Guangdi wanted to grab Jiang Chen and beat him up. The emperor was reluctant to let go of a capable minister who could do practical things, so he would probably transfer him out of the capital this time. When he came back after making meritorious contributions, he might be promoted again.

Jiang Chen, this silly boy, ran directly to Kangxi to beg for mercy. If Kangxi had not been in a good mood, Jiang Chen would not know what would have happened to him.

Before Li Guangdi came to the door, Jiang Chen came by himself.

In fact, after hearing Kangxi's decree, Jiang Chen realized that he might have done something wrong. It is a blessing in disguise, and it is good to follow the teacher.

Li Guangdi thought about the situation in the court and said helplessly, "You are a fool with luck. It may not be a bad thing for you to follow me out of the capital this time."

Jiang Chen thought about what Li Guangdi said and asked tentatively, "Teacher, are you talking about the Eastern Palace?"

Li Guangdi glanced at Jiang Chen with satisfaction. Fortunately, his brain was still working well.

"The prince's party is acting more and more recklessly. The emperor has tolerated it for a long time for the sake of the prince, but from my observation, I am afraid it will be difficult to resolve it peacefully."

Jiang Chen nodded in agreement. Ever since he became involved with the Fourth Prince, he was slowly removed from the Prince's core circle. But after all, he had been in the circle before, and Jiang Chen knew the strength of the Prince's party.

"I'm afraid there has long been a rift between the Crown Prince and the Emperor, and the wounds are hard to heal. Teacher, do you think that (the Crown Prince) won't last long?"

If someone had told Jiang Chen that something bad would happen to the prince, Jiang Chen would not have believed it. Kangxi looked at the prince as if he was holding him in his palm for fear of dropping him, or holding him in his mouth for fear of melting him.

But now, if we have to blame someone, maybe we can only blame Kangxi for living too long. When Kangxi was the prince's age, he had been on the throne for more than 20 years, and he had already captured Oboi and surrendered three times. Perhaps it was because Kangxi knew this that he would be more wary of the prince!

Li Guangdi thought for a while and replied: "That depends on how long Suo Etu can hold on."

Soetu was the core of the prince's party. If he fell, it would mean that the prince would not be far from falling.

I just don’t know if Soetu can understand the precarious situation of the prince’s party and restrain himself to protect the prince.

Jiang Chen said disdainfully: "Prime Minister Suo is so powerful and has so many people who cater to him that it is unrealistic even if he wants to retreat at the height of his career."

Jiang Chen had no good feelings towards the Hesheli family. The prince thought he had done it secretly, but when he only mentioned the Ulanala Mansion, Jiang Chen understood the prince's choice. Every supporter of the Hesheli family was crucial to the prince.

Li Guangdi comforted Jiang Chen, "Once they fall, you can do whatever you want."

Jiang Chen closed his eyes to calm himself down, took a few deep breaths, and then said calmly, "What the teacher taught me, the student must remember."

Li Guangdi changed the subject and said, "It's too early to think about those things. Let's think about how to control the water next!"

Seeing Li Guangdi mention this matter, Jiang Chen's momentum weakened, "The student is reckless, please punish him, teacher."

Li Guangdi waved his hand to drive them away, out of sight out of mind, "Go back and compile a water management plan. I want to see it before we set off."

Jiang Chen did not dare to disturb them any further. He went home dejectedly to look up books and think hard about ways to control the flood.