Traveling back to the Northern Song Dynasty: Picking up a princess as my wife

As Li Zhen followed Yue Peng into the deep and mysterious Jin Kingdom treasury in Huining Prefecture, a dazzling light instantly filled his vision. Gold and silver jewels, like endless mountain ranges, layered upon layer, shimmered with an alluring luster, causing him to involuntarily squint his eyes, as if even his gaze was drawn to this endless wealth, unable to extricate himself.

On the ground, copper coins lay scattered like autumn leaves, casual and unrestrained. With a gentle lift, the ancient hemp ropes binding them, weakened by the erosion of time, snapped, and the coins tinkled like spring water, their clear, resonant sounds echoing in the empty, silent treasure trove. Each coin carried the marks of history, telling tales of past glories and vicissitudes.

According to the old man guarding the warehouse, most of this mountain of wealth originated from the distant Song Dynasty, and was paid as annual tribute. Each item is a testament to the complex entanglements between the two countries, silently recounting a chapter of history marked by constant warfare and fierce battles.

Such a scene is both awe-inspiring and thought-provoking, as if every grain of dust holds an untold story, waiting for a discerning listener to listen and interpret it.

Li Zhen gently patted the fine dust off his palm, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes flashing with a mixture of mockery and感慨: "Look at the Jin Kingdom's treasury, piled high with gold and silver, yet stingy in giving even a sliver of warmth to those starving and freezing people. Their demise is not unjust."

Having said that, he slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Yue Peng, his tone carrying an undeniable decisiveness: "Yue Peng, immediately arrange for people to sort out all this glittering gold and keep it safe. As for the remaining silver and copper coins, send them all to the Han State Bank so they can play their proper role there. How can such a vast fortune be allowed to rot silently in this dark corner?"

After escaping from the Jin Dynasty's treasury, Li Zhen's footsteps led him into the magnificent Jin Dynasty palace. Every decoration here exuded indescribable luxury, far surpassing any palace he had seen in Anyang Prefecture. It was as if every detail was telling a story of endless splendor and glory.

As Li Zhen slowly sat down on the pure gold dragon throne, an unprecedented aura of imperial power emanated from him, as if the entire world had bowed down at his feet. However, this awe lasted only three minutes. Then, Li Zhen smiled slightly and turned to Yue Peng beside him, instructing, "Why such extravagance for a chair? Tell the craftsmen to melt it down and recast it into practical gold bars. Yes, real gold bars, that's where its true value lies."

After this meticulous observation, Li Zhen felt an indescribable surge of excitement, secretly thinking that this opportunity was like a windfall. Simply transporting the gold accumulated in the Jin Kingdom to the modern era would be enough for him to easily achieve several small goals; the sheer amount of wealth was astonishing. Moreover, the Jin Kingdom's imperial palace housed countless rare treasures, each priceless, enough to make the world envious. Thinking of all this, Li Zhen felt that his comfortable life for the rest of his days was already assured, allowing him to rest easy and leisurely enjoy his remaining years.

The banks of the Alimen River were bustling with activity, as countless Han soldiers and tribal people carried timber and various building materials to construct military fortifications. Although it was winter, everyone worked with great enthusiasm.

Seeing this, Li Huaiyi raised his megaphone and shouted, "Everyone has worked hard. I'll have the cafeteria add extra food at noon. We'll have braised pork for lunch!"

"Aww~~!"

The people present were even more enthusiastic, including the tribal people. Through their interactions over this period, the tribal people had completely let down their guard against the Han army. The Han soldiers were completely different from the Jin soldiers they had encountered before; they were friendly and kind, and would never bully them. Moreover, these Han soldiers would even take the initiative to help their tribes.

Not only here, but also more than a dozen military camps along both banks of the Alimen River were built at the same time. With the grain and supplies sent by Huining Prefecture, the Wild Jurchen tribe had a very prosperous winter and no longer had to worry about freezing or starving.

Just as everyone was working, a huge roar suddenly came from the sky. As the sound gradually approached, a military helicopter slowly landed on the open ground of the military camp.

As the aircraft door opened, Li Zhen was the first to jump out, followed closely by Yue Peng, the huge propellers kicking up countless snowflakes.

Li Huaiyi murmured in disbelief, "This...is His Majesty the Emperor!"

Du Bang, standing next to Li Huaiyi, was also stunned. He never expected to meet the emperor of Han. Thinking of this, he pinched his arm hard to make sure he wasn't dreaming.

Only after the airplane propellers stopped could people around him speak clearly.

Looking at the bustling construction scene, Li Zhen said to Li Huaiyi with satisfaction, "You are Li Huaiyi, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 3rd Division of the 1st Army? Hahaha... The conditions here are so harsh, you and the soldiers have worked hard."

Hearing the Han Kingdom's big boss praise him like that, Li Huaiyi was so excited that he almost cried. He stood with his feet together and gave Li Zhen a standard military salute.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. For the sake of the Han Kingdom, this hardship is nothing!"

Li Zhen smiled and said, "Okay, okay, okay. I came in a hurry this time and didn't bring you anything good. I know it's cold here, so I brought dozens of cases of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor). You can have someone unload them from the plane later."

Then Li Zhen turned his gaze to Du Bang and asked, "What's this?"

Li Huaiyi quickly introduced, "Your Majesty, this is the chieftain of a nearby tribe. Our military camp was able to be built so quickly thanks to their help."

Upon hearing Li Huaiyi's words, Li Zhen grasped Du Bang's hand and said with emotion, "Old Chief, you've worked hard! I thought you wouldn't be able to let go of the differences between ethnic groups, but I didn't expect you to help us so warmly."

Du Bang felt a strange sensation welling up inside him as Li Zhen's warm and strong hands gripped his firmly. Such a courteous reception was an unprecedented experience for him. After all, standing before him was the supreme emperor of the Han Kingdom, a true and genuine ruler. Du Bang paid no attention to the specific words Li Zhen spoke; his mind was completely absorbed by this sudden honor.

Seeing this, Li Zhen understood why the other party was distracted, and couldn't help but laugh loudly: "Hahaha... Old chief, let's have a grand feast together in this military camp at noon today! Please send someone to invite the other tribal chiefs to come, so that we can raise our glasses in celebration and drink until we're drunk. The fine wine I brought this time will surely make everyone enjoy themselves."

Dubang clearly caught those words in his ears, and a warm smile instantly bloomed on his face. He nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Alright, this old man will go and summon the leaders of the other tribes right away." After saying that, he started walking, almost skipping along the way, to deliver the message.

At the same time, Li Huaiyi dared not be negligent in the slightest, thinking to himself: The Emperor of Han is about to dine here, how can the meal be taken lightly?

In fact, Li Zhen's trip was already fully prepared, only lacking the right opportunity. On the plane, in addition to the fragrant baijiu, a series of delicious pre-cooked dishes were also carefully prepared, which only needed to be placed in a large pot of boiling water and heated slightly to present mouthwatering delicacies.