The grass in the factory should be plucked

Chapter 373 Return to Beijing

After everything was arranged and the damaged ships were repaired, Yuan Shouhe ordered Vice Admiral Zhao to lead a fleet to escort the Nanyang fleet back to Tianjin.

Yin Twelve came to ask to see Jiang Li and Xie Changan.

"Your Majesty, General, are you returning to the capital with the fleet?"

Jiang Li shook his head: "The water route is too slow, let's go back with Brother Diao and his wife."

Since the twins were born, they have never been separated from their parents for so long. Now that everything has been dealt with, Jiang Li can't wait to return to the capital.

Xie Changan reminded him again: "You have made great contributions by finding Zhu Shu from Southeast Asia, and the emperor will definitely reward you. However, as long as Zhu Shu has not arrived in Beijing, you must remain vigilant and take precautions. Do not get carried away, or you will fail."

"Yes, I will obey the general's orders!"

The next day, Yuan Shouhe escorted One-Eyed Dragon and other pirates back to the ship, while Yin Twelve and Deputy General Zhao were also ready to set off.

Jiang Li then summoned the eagle couple, and under the envious and awe-inspiring gazes of the soldiers, the two flew into the air and returned to the capital.

On the way, Jiang Li told the eagle couple about the creation of the dragon.

When they heard that Jiaolong was given the title of "Four Rivers Dragon King" and officially left the list of monsters and became a righteous god in the world, they couldn't help but envy him very much.

"Brother Jiao is really lucky!"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Don't envy it, it still needs to hatch eggs."

The eagle thought of the dragon egg that might not hatch until who knows when, and could not help but silently light a candle for the dragon.

Jiang Li added: "Brother Diao, Sister, you two have also worked hard and made great contributions. I will never forget you."

"I plan to ask His Majesty to grant you two the Greater Khingan Range as fiefdom, and order the construction of a mountain temple, so that Brother Diao and Sister can receive incense from the people and transform into human form soon."

The eagle couple was overjoyed: "Thank you so much, little fairy!"

The mountain god appointed by the emperor himself is also a righteous god in the world!

However, the Greater Khingan Range is the territory of Mongolia and the Jurchens!

Jiang Li was confident: "Don't worry, I can handle this matter."

Xie Changan was surprised: "Are you planning to rob it by force?"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Why would we fight for it? I want them to give it to me with both hands."

Seeing that Xie Changan was still confused, she laughed and said, "Did you forget? Didn't we throw a bait to them before? Now, the bait is back."

Xie Changan suddenly realized and couldn't help but smile: "My lady, what a great idea!"

The eagle flew at an extremely fast speed and soon reached the outskirts of Beijing.

Jiang Li had asked Ji Feng to send the letter back a long time ago. Now Qing Feng Ming Yue and other guards had prepared the carriage and were waiting for them in Yunxi Garden.

After saying goodbye to the eagle couple, Jiang Li and his companion changed carriages and hurried back to the capital.

When they returned to the palace, a group of people came out and saluted in unison: "Welcome Your Majesty and Your Majesty back to the palace!"

Aunt Lian had received the news early, and together with Zhen'er and Zhu'er, she came out to greet the couple with the twins, a boy and a girl.

As soon as Jiang Li got off the carriage, he heard two soft and tender voices, calling out in a childish voice:

"mother!"

"Mother, mother!"

The twins hadn't seen their parents for half a month. When they saw them come back, they danced with joy and smiled brightly.

Jiang Li ran over, hugged the two little babies, and kissed each of them: "My dear babies, mother missed you so much!"

"Mom, mom!" Xie Buqi shouted again.

What I mean is, now that I can call you mom, why don’t you praise me?

Jiang Li kissed him again and praised him, "Buqi can call me mom now, that's amazing!"

Xie Changan also came over and couldn’t wait to hug Xie Buli: “My dear girl, call me daddy.”

Xie Buli giggled: "Dad!"

Xie Changan was so happy that he kissed the little girl, then hugged Xie Buqi and said, "Buqi, call me daddy."

Xie Buqi chuckled: "Liangliang..."

Xie Changan was furious. This little scoundrel must have done it on purpose!

Jiang Li was extremely happy, and the family of four returned to the Duke's Mansion surrounded by everyone.

The next day, the two men entered the palace and met the emperor.

With the help of the two diligent messengers Jifeng and Zhufeng, Nangong Qinghe had naturally received the good news long ago.

He met the two of them in the imperial study. Seeing Jiang Li dressed in the attire of a prince and performing the salute meticulously, he couldn't help but smile. A Li looked more and more like a capable minister!

It's a pity that she was too lazy and refused to enter the cabinet to serve as prime minister. Otherwise, the title of the first female prime minister in history would belong to her!

"My two beloved ministers, please do not hesitate to take your seats."

Jiang Li and the other person thanked him and sat down.

Yuan Bao stepped forward to serve tea and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Duke have performed great deeds again. Your Majesty received the good news and was so happy that he ate an extra bowl of rice yesterday."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty. From now on, our Great Chu will no longer have to worry about droughts!"

"Oh?"

Nangong Qinghe was quite surprised. With red shu and cassava, Da Chu would naturally not be afraid of drought. But what A'li said was "no more drought". There is a big difference between the two!

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Brother Jiao got a chance in the East China Sea and obtained the seal of the Dragon King. He has been recognized by the heavens and officially assumed the position of the 'Four Rivers Dragon King' and became a true god in the world."

As for the Dragon Palace and the dragon eggs, this was her chance and naturally she couldn't tell outsiders.

Nangong Qinghe was pleasantly surprised: "Four Dragon Lords? But they are the legendary water gods?"

"Yes." Jiang Li smiled, "The Four Rivers Dragon King is in charge of the clouds and rain in the world. In the future, if there is a shortage of water, you can pray to the Dragon King for rain. After the Dragon King uses the seal, it will rain."

Nangong Qinghe was overjoyed when he heard this. Doesn't this mean that if you want it to rain, it will rain?

No wonder A-li said that there will be no more worries about drought in the future!

Yuan Bao was also stunned and congratulated repeatedly: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, even the Water God is one of ours. Your Majesty is truly a true dragon emperor, blessed with great fortune!"

Nangong Qinghe was delighted and laughed loudly: "It is a blessing for the Chu State that I have Ah Li!"

"Issue an order that all Dragon King temples built in various places be renamed 'Four Rivers Dragon King' temples, so that the Dragon King can receive incense from the people and transform into a dragon soon!"

Jiang Li added: "I have one more thing to ask for your approval, Your Majesty."

Nangong Qinghe said with a smile: "Whatever Ah Li asks for, I will grant it to him."

Jiang Li said: "Brother Diao and his wife have also made many contributions. I beg Your Majesty to grant Daxing'anling as the ancestral place of the God of Diao and order the construction of a mountain temple so that the God of Diao can receive incense from the people and transform into a human form as soon as possible."

Nangong Qinghe pondered: "Granting a fief and issuing an order to build a mountain temple is no problem, but the Greater Khingan Range is within the borders of Mongolia and Jurchen..."

Isn't it generous of others when he issued this imperial decree?

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Zhu Shu..."

Nangong Qinghe suddenly realized.

When autumn came, the Mongols and the Jurchens were ready to plunder the Chu state.

Nangong Qinghe adopted Jiang Li's strategy and revealed the fact that Da Chu had found the "red potato" to Mongolia and Jurchen.

He also hinted to them that the Emperor of Chu was a kind-hearted person who loved life and did not want to see any lives destroyed, and was willing to share this miraculous crop with neighboring countries.

When the Mongolian Jurchens heard that this crop had a very high yield, they were very excited.

At that time, the imminent war was averted by relying on this "bait" that had not yet been obtained.

Now that the "bait" is back, we can officially negotiate with Mongolia and Jurchen!