Who put the yellow robe on me?

In the court, as soon as Jiang Chen's voice fell, the whole audience fell into shocked silence.

And there was a flash of disdain in the eyes of the ninth prince Jiang Yu!

"Can the refugee problem be solved without using a single ounce of silver from the national treasury?"

In every disaster relief effort, the princes and officials all kept their eyes on the generous relief funds and wanted to get a piece of the pie.

Jiang Chen actually said shamelessly that there was no need to use the money from the national treasury. He was so arrogant.

mad! So crazy!

Jiang Yu originally wanted to embarrass Jiang Chen, but she didn't expect Jiang Chen to make such bold remarks.

Jiang Yu immediately stepped forward and said, "Father, although Sixteenth Brother's words sound good, if he cannot carry them out, wouldn't that be a disservice to the country and the people?"

"Convicting Sixteenth Brother would be a minor matter. Failure to properly house the refugees would undermine the dignity of the imperial family, wouldn't that be detrimental to the royal family?"

The ninth prince Jiang Yu spoke with a tone full of benevolence, righteousness and morality.

Emperor Liang looked at Jiang Chen: "Jiang Chen, what do you want?"

"Since Brother Nine doesn't believe it, how about we make a bet?" How could Jiang Chen not know what Jiang Yu was thinking? This put him in a difficult position.

Unexpectedly, all this played into Jiang Chen's hands, and he immediately took advantage of the situation to strike while the enemy was still alive.

"Oh? Sixteenth brother, how about we make a bet?" Jiang Yu turned to Emperor Liang and said.

He smiled faintly and said loudly: "Ninth Brother! If I cannot complete the task this time, I am willing to be banished from the capital and never return to the capital!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent and everyone was dumbfounded.

The air seemed to freeze.

Never return to Beijing again?

Doesn’t this mean giving up the fight for imperial power?

How is this different from being expelled from the royal family?

What a cruel oath!

Jiang Yu heard this and a smug smile appeared on his face: "Well, Sixteenth Brother is indeed courageous!"

However, Jiang Chen then said to Jiang Yu, "Nineth Brother, what if Sixteenth Brother is lucky enough to complete this mission?"

Jiang Yu was stunned and said coldly, "Sixteenth brother, what do you say?"

Jiang Chen said jokingly: "Ninth brother, you have also been banished from the capital and will never be allowed to return to the capital..."

Jiang Yu opened his eyes wide, unable to believe his ears.

Vicious! So vicious!

The ministers in the palace didn't even dare to breathe. The issue of pacifying the refugees had actually turned into a bet that one of the two princes had to leave.

"...That would be such a pity. Daliang would lose a capable and competent prince!" Jiang Chen looked at Jiang Yu, still with a playful look on his face, a half-smile on his face.

call!

Jiang Yu took a deep breath!

Jiang Yu saw Jiang Chen's extremely annoying expression and wanted to punch him a few times.

Jiang Chen continued, "I heard that Brother Nine has a rare treasure that makes one invulnerable to swords and guns once worn."

"Sixteenth brother, are you talking about the golden soft armor that Nanchu presented as tribute last year?"

"That's exactly it! Ninth brother, I wonder if you're willing to part with it."

Jiang Chen's tone sounded as if winning the bet was a foregone conclusion.

"Yes! Yes! Yes! If Sixteenth Brother can successfully complete the mission, solve the problems of thousands of refugees, and benefit the people, I will prepare the golden software in advance to congratulate Sixteenth Brother on his success!"

Jiang Yu still talked about benevolence, righteousness and morality.

Compared to never being able to return to Beijing, what is a piece of gold-thread soft armor?

But Jiang Yu didn't realize at all that Jiang Chen didn't care whether he would never be able to return to Beijing, nor did he care what a treasure this golden silk soft armor was.

What Jiang Chen cares about is whether he can successfully escape from the capital and become a free and easy little prince if this mission cannot be completed.

Emperor Liang announced in a loud and steady voice, "Well! I hereby appoint the Sixteenth Prince, Jiang Chen, as the Commander-in-Chief to address the drought and refugee issues."

"Responsible for the comprehensive settlement and relief of refugees in the capital."

“All departments must fully cooperate and there must be no mistakes.”

"If anyone slacks off, they will be severely punished!"

As soon as Emperor Liang finished speaking, all the ministers responded in unison: "We obey your orders!"

"Retreat!"

……

After the court was dismissed, Jiang Chen was about to leave when he was stopped by the eunuch Zhao Ji: "Your Highness the Sixteenth Prince, His Majesty has a request. Please follow me."

Jiang Chen was shocked and immediately followed Zhao Ji to the Fengtian Palace.

Inside the Fengtian Hall, Emperor Liang sat on the dragon throne with a deep gaze, as if he was thinking about something.

Seeing Jiang Chen come in, Emperor Liang put down the memorial in his hand.

"Your son greets you, father!" Jiang Chen saluted respectfully.

Emperor Liang spoke slowly in a low voice, "Chen'er, do you know why I summoned you alone?"

Jiang Chen bowed slightly and said, "Father, I suspect it's because of what happened in Wanhe Hall today."

Emperor Liang stood up and said, "Indeed, in the court, you responded fluently and spoke sincerely, and I am very satisfied."

"But you have to understand that this mission is no small matter. Can you really handle these problems?"

Jiang Chen was shocked, and suddenly thought that the performance of Wanhe Hall today had deviated from the "original sixteenth prince", and it was inevitable that he would be suspected by Emperor Liang and others.

"Father, although I like women..."

At this point, Jiang Chen paused.

"But I also know that this drought and the refugee problem are related to the safety of the people and the stability of the country."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I have made a preliminary plan."

Emperor Liang looked at Jiang Chen in front of him and was slightly stunned. He felt that Jiang Chen in front of him was a little different from before, but he couldn't tell what the difference was.

"Okay, you put it well! But isn't it too much of a stretch to make a public bet in the court that this problem can be solved without using the national treasury?"

"If there is anything wrong, tell me immediately and I will help you deal with it."

"Remember, child, the result is always more important than the process."

A hint of determination flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

He knew that this was the greatest test and support from Emperor Liang.

"Father, I am well aware of the tight treasury situation. But rest assured, I have a plan to raise funds. Through the wealthy merchants of the capital and my own savings, I will definitely be able to accomplish this."

Are you kidding? With the head of the southwestern family behind Concubine De, solving this problem would be a piece of cake.

"Well, very good! Very good! My Chen'er has grown up..."

Then, Emperor Liang waved his hand, and Eunuch Zhao Ji handed over a gold medal symbolizing the imperial envoy.

"Chen'er, this is your first time handling state affairs independently, so it's inevitable that there will be various obstacles."

"This is a gold medal symbolizing the Imperial Commissioner. Seeing this medal is like seeing me in person."

"Please accept it. Once this mission is completed, I will definitely reward you handsomely!"

Jiang Chen took the gold medal and felt excited:

"Thank you, Father! I will do my best to live up to your trust!"

If Emperor Liang knew that Jiang Chen wanted to use this opportunity to make a fool of himself in public and run away, would his beard be irritated?

After leaving Fengtian Hall, he saw his personal eunuch waiting at the door.

"Master, Consort De is waiting for you at Ningbo Palace!"