We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

The moment he walked out of the government office, the smile on Li Che's face instantly disappeared.

To tempt others with benefits and take advantage of others when they are in danger is definitely not the right way and it cannot last long.

So Li Che did not take the opportunity to threaten Huang Jin, but instead took this opportunity to be honest with him.

The so-called army, weapons, and equipment, although important, are not the core of the Ninggu County.

The truly valuable things of the counties and states were actually gunpowder, crops, advanced systems, scientific ideas, etc.

Although such behaviors as exceeding the standards of one's own army, privately manufacturing weapons, and sheltering remnants of the previous dynasty would displease the emperor, they were far from being taboos.

A powerful ruler like Emperor Qing has his own pride, and he cares more about whether you have deceived him.

As the sun sets in the west, the dinner begins at the Ninggu Prince's Mansion.

Huang Jin sat below the main seat, but still felt his head was a little heavy.

The participants were all officials and generals of all levels in Ninggu County. Huang Jin took a quick glance and found that they were all people with dignified bearing and extraordinary looks.

Just by looking at the demeanor of the crowd, one could tell they were definitely not ordinary people. Huang Jin even had the illusion that he was attending the emperor's official banquet.

When He Conglong, who was in charge of defense, and Chen Gui, who was researching gunpowder, arrived, everyone was present.

Li Che was very generous. The table was filled with various delicious dishes, mainly specialties from Northeast China.

There are meats such as flying dragon, roe deer meat, bear paws, nuts such as hazelnuts and pine nuts, as well as wild delicacies such as hazel mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and Hericium erinaceus.

The dishes were so sumptuous that even the officials from the imperial capital could not find any fault with them. Just the fact that each person was given a fresh river fish made everyone very satisfied.

There is a river outside Chaoyang City, named Bailangshui, which was later called Daling River.

There is a kind of fish in Bailang Water called Huazi fish, which weighs about 1-2 jin on average. It tastes delicious and is rich in nutrients.

Huang Jin took a sip and found it to be a rare delicacy.

He cast his gaze towards Li Che who was sitting above him. At this moment, Li Che had lost all of his previous frightening aura and was chatting and laughing with the officials beside him.

But Li Che smiled and pointed at the bear paw in front of him, and said jokingly:

"Speaking of bears, although they are extremely powerful, ferocious and cruel, there are precedents of people escaping from their jaws."

The official from the Ministry of Justice asked curiously, "Oh? Your Highness, have you ever seen anyone escape from a bear's mouth?"

Li Che smiled and nodded. "I have a friend named Huo Yu. He once encountered an adult bear in the wild. He escaped from the bear's mouth safely with the help of a bow and arrow."

The official gasped: "To think there is such a fierce man!"

Li Che sighed, "Unfortunately, his good friend Qiao Shu was shot in the knee and didn't make it out alive."

The official was startled at first, then burst into laughter, "Your Highness is so humorous, he's truly a wonderful person!"

Huang Jin shook his head helplessly when he saw that the officials who were preparing to thoroughly investigate Li Che's crimes were now coaxed into giggling by Li Che and had long forgotten what they were here for.

Not only can he endure what others cannot endure, he is also full of martial virtues and has good governance.

Now it seems that he is also very good at dealing with people and has a strong personal charm.

At least he had never seen the prince so close to his supporters.

Such a powerful prince, but none of the officials in the court have the ability to judge his character!

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

The delicious Northeastern cuisine made everyone's faces glow with joy.

The Northeastern dishes made in the palace are all authentic, unlike later generations, which are castrated versions with a lot of substitutes.

At the first cooking competition in New China, the champion was Liaoning chef Liu Jingxian, who made orchid bear paw.

The glory of Northeastern cuisine ended on November 8, 1988, because the "Wildlife Protection Law of China" was passed on that day...

With delicious food and fine wine, and without having to endure the wind and sun in the wild, many accompanying officials drank happily.

Li Che saw everyone off drunkenly, which made both the host and the guests happy.

Huang Jin was about to leave, but was stopped by Li Che: "Huang Daban."

Helplessly turning around: "The old slave is here."

"Come with me, I have something to tell you."

After saying that, Li Che went straight to the backyard of the palace, and Huang Jin could only follow quickly.

"Your Highness, you've had too much to drink. Can this old servant help you?"

"Huh?" Li Che glanced back.

Huang Jin saw that his eyes were clear and his gaze was sharp, without any sign of drunkenness.

Huang Jin had become numb to Li Che's treachery and could only withdraw his hand awkwardly.

The two came to the storeroom, and a maid came forward to light an oil lamp, illuminating the room.

Huang Jin saw three piles of objects wrapped in linen placed on the ground and couldn't help but wonder, "Your Highness, what is this?"

Li Che smiled lightly and said, "I prepared some gifts for my father. Please help me take them back."

Huang Jin breathed a sigh of relief. It was common for the princes who were enfeoffed to pay tribute to His Majesty with gifts.

They are usually precious treasures, rare stones, and auspicious objects to show filial piety.

"Your Highness is so thoughtful. I will deliver it to His Majesty safely."

Huang Jin walked forward and lifted a corner of the linen cloth, only to see a load of black, oily soil inside.

He was stunned for a moment, then opened more pages, only to see unexpected things one after another.

"Your Highness...are you serious?" Huang Jin couldn't help but asked.

"In the eyes of ordinary people, these things are enough as a betrothal gift for a wife, but giving them to Your Majesty... isn't that a bit too frugal?"

"Hahaha." Li Che laughed, "You don't understand. I'll explain to you some of the wonderful uses of these things."

Li Che explained everything one by one. Huang Jin was a little confused at first, but then his eyes became brighter and brighter.

"If these things really have the effects that Your Highness said, Your Majesty will definitely like them!" Huang Jin sighed.

"Don't worry, I never break my promise. How could I be careless when giving something to my father?"

Li Che pointed to the smaller pile and said, "Please send this to the King of Yan. My brother and I are both vassal kings and we live close to each other, so it's not convenient to send it privately."

Although Daqing's management of the vassal kings was relatively relaxed, there were some restrictions, such as the kings were not allowed to leave their fiefdoms without permission, make friends with officials privately, or collude with each other privately.

"This is my duty. I am willing to serve Your Highness."

"As for this last portion." Li Che pointed to the smallest portion and looked up at Huang Jin, "Give it to Daban."

Huang Jin looked down at the gift in astonishment, his eyes filled with disbelief: "For... for this old slave?"

Li Che smiled and nodded: "Today I know that Daitomo is a loyal person. From now on, all the grudges between you and me are written off."

"This gift is similar to the one given by the emperor father. They are all special products from outside the Great Wall. Only a few precious items are missing. It is not worth much."

"You have come a thousand miles to help me deal with this trouble. I am deeply grateful. This is a token of my heart. You can accept it without worrying about my father's blame."

Huang Jin was trembling all over, and when she raised her head again, her eyes were filled with tears.

As the eunuch beside Emperor Qing, he was naturally sought after by various forces, and many of them gave him gifts.

But who knows that what Huang Jin lacks is not money or power.

As a disabled person, what he desires most is respect!

No one gave him this thing, not even Emperor Qing, but today he felt it here with Li Che.

"Old slave, thank you, Your Highness!"

Huang Jin suddenly knelt down and thanked him sincerely.

This bow is a hundred times more sincere than all the previous bows combined!