Jiang Xingchen didn't expect the marshal to suddenly ask the old man, after all, there are a lot of people here, there are many people, who knows if it will be rumored, Xuanyuan Tianzong is worried that he can't find a chance.

Feng Xuanzhang and Tang Chuxue were also a little puzzled, the old man Tang didn't show up, they all found out, and they guessed that the old man was probably not there, otherwise his old naughty temperament, there was no reason not to join in the fun when he played mahjong just now.

However, these people did not mention it very tacitly, because they were worried that there would be too many people and there would be rumors.

Jiang Xingchen reacted quickly, and almost didn't pause before answering the marshal's question: "The old man is in the backyard, and he is busy cultivating these days, so he has some feelings!"

"Oh!" A group of people nodded suddenly, no wonder, the perception of the martial artist is very rare, of course, you must grasp it well.

The marshal smiled, his lips moving slightly, but he did not speak. But Jiang Xingchen could see from the shape of his mouth that it was the word "smart".

"I see!" Jiang Xingchen understood the marshal's intentions, the old man was not here, everyone would have questions, he asked like this to let himself explain and dispel everyone's doubts. There are too many people pouring in this section of the stars, and if the news of Old Man Tang's absence spreads, the hostile forces will definitely not let go of this opportunity.

After talking about business, everyone has to eat and drink. At the banquet, Wang Shuangyang, the marshal, and the old marquis were smiling, drinking the liquor in one gulp, and the pride in their hearts was mentioned.

Jiang Xingchen was extremely unhappy, he lost a whole pound of tea, and it was strange that he was happy.

After the banquet, Jiang Xingchen arranged a place for everyone to live. Just as he was about to go back, Tang Chuxue stopped him.

"Jiang Xingchen, you tell me. Where did the old thing go?" Tang Chuxue frowned slightly, others believed that the old man had some understanding, but she didn't believe it, she was already at the seventh level of vitality, how could it be so simple. In addition, she knows too much about the old man's character, and mahjong is a game. He can't resist at all, and any perception will be left behind and eaten one by one. A play is his biggest shortcoming.

There was only Tang Chuxue alone, so Jiang Xingchen had no need to hide it, and truthfully said what the old man said when he left.

"Private matters. What private affairs can he have?" Tang Chuxue lowered his head and pondered. Silent for a long time......

At this time, in the imperial capital palace, Emperor Qiankun looked happy, flipped a pile of white silk in his hand, and every time he turned over one more, the smile on his face was one more point.

After the autumn harvest, the tax grain in various places has been counted, and the output of the third-class grain varieties planted in Xuanyuan Tianzong last year is higher. Judging from the reports sent by various places, this year will be the first time he has taken office. The most prosperous year.

Just then, a man in black ran in. knelt on one knee and arched his hand: "Report, more than 30 ministers such as Yuan Xixuan, Zhang Lin, and Li Han are asking to see outside the palace!"

"Hmm, what are they doing here?" The smile on the emperor's face gradually faded, this time there were not only conservatives, but also centrists, which was really strange.

After a moment of silence, the Emperor waved his hand and said, "Let them in!"

"Yes!" After the man in black left, Yuan Xixuan led a large group of officials into the main hall.

"Meet the Emperor!" a group of ministers stood still and bowed to pay their respects.

The Great Emperor waved his hand and asked, "Yuan Xixuan, what do you want to see?"

"When my subordinates heard about the bumper harvest of grain in various places, they were really gratifying. Food is a big problem that has been bothering us, if it weren't for Jiang Xingchen to get grain this year, we wouldn't have such a good year, we discussed it, and we all felt that such a credit should be rewarded......"

When Yuan Xixuan spoke, the emperor's expression sank, if Yuan Xixuan was so kind as he said, it would be strange, no need to ask, what kind of bad idea is this.

Yuan Xixuan didn't seem to see the emperor's expression, and continued: "However, Jiang Xingchen has just been promoted to a first-class viscount, and he has won two large rewards for land, and his grain is also sold, so it is a bit inappropriate to directly reward him, and he will be criticized...... Nowadays, many lords from all over the world are reaching out to ask for ways to grow vegetables. Therefore, His Majesty thought that Jiang Xingchen could hand over the vegetable cultivation method, promote him to a third-class earl, and expand his twenty-mile fiefdom, so that his territory and the wetlands and hills could be connected...... Such a big prize can not only inspire more children, but also satisfy the major lords!"

The emperor's eyes narrowed, he didn't expect that Yuan Xixuan would actually see through his thoughts. Now that he proposed to give Jiang Xingchen such a reward, it was obvious that he would not allow himself to carve out Xingchen from Hongyuan City.

The emperor was silent, it would definitely not work if he agreed, but if Yuan Xixuan was dismissed, then when he wanted to draw out the star collar in the future, he was afraid that he would have something to say. In addition, I am afraid that the centrists will also have opinions. If he brought it up first, it would be fine to get Xingchen Ling out of Hongyuan City, but Yuan Xixuan said it first, and if he mentioned it again, it would be too much.

"This matter will be discussed in the morning tomorrow!" The emperor could not make up his mind for a while, so he could only delay it for a while.

Yuan Xixuan smiled and said, "Emperor, there is one more thing for your subordinates, that is, the candidate for the lord of Hongyuan City, the aristocratic management department has already drawn up!"

"Who are the speed of the management department?" the Emperor asked lightly.

"Zhang Keshan of the military department, Qian Liang, deputy of the imperial capital city, and Dongfang Wu of the city defense army...... All three of them have the title of marquis, and in their early years they made great achievements on the battlefield, and in recent years they have ......"

When these three names were spoken, the emperor's eyes shrank again, and he basically didn't listen to Yuan Xixuan's words.

"It's all centrists!" the Emperor agreed that if he succeeded in occupying the Eighth Legion, the old forces would definitely take Hongyuan City into his pocket. He really didn't expect that Yuan Xixuan actually launched three centrist candidates.

And at this time, he finally understood why Yuan Xixuan wanted to ask Jiang Xingchen for credit before, these two things are interlinked.

Jiang Xingchen handed over the vegetable planting method, although the credit was great, but it was also a promotion of the earl and an expansion of the territory, which was already possible. Those centrists must think so, too. At this time, if you want to reject it again, and then draw the star leader out of the line, it will be tantamount to pushing the middle faction to the conservative faction!

"What a calculation! In order to prevent the Star Leader from going out of the city, they actually gave up Hongyuan City...... I don't know what kind of exchange Yuan Xixuan made with one of the three candidates in private?" the emperor said secretly in his heart.

"This matter will also be discussed tomorrow morning!" the Emperor stood up and waved to Yuan Xixuan and the others.

"Your Majesty will retire!" Yuan Xixuan and the others turned around and walked out of the main hall.

The moment he stepped out of the palace gate, the corners of Yuan Xixuan's mouth hooked, revealing a smug smile.

The Great Emperor watched the backs of Yuan Xixuan and the others disappear, and let out a heavy cold snort in his nose.

After a while, a man in black ran in again: "A joint letter from the Emperor, the Marshal, the Minister of Finance, Feng Xuanzhang and others!"

"Hey, I wanted to wait until after the Star Collar Celebration and the fame was gone, and then divide the independent ...... Unexpectedly, they miscalculated, allowing them to take the lead! It's too late to bring in vegetable planting methods now! Unless, Jiang Xingchen still has a big contribution..."

The emperor sighed helplessly, it was impossible for him to ignore the feelings of the centrists, and he would inevitably agree to Yuan Xixuan's proposal to reward him, and when the aristocratic management department launched three centrist candidates, the result was a foregone conclusion.

Shaking his head, the Emperor reached out and took the white silk handed by the man in black.

"Hmm!" At a glance, the emperor's eyes suddenly widened, and his previous helplessness turned into surprise.

"Grain planting, grain ......" The emperor couldn't help but be surprised, compared with vegetables, food is much more important. There are many mountains and hills in the Qiankun Empire, and there are a lot of wild vegetables in the large wild wasteland, which is basically enough to eat in other seasons except for winter. But the grain is different, except for these two years, the Qiankun Empire is almost short of food every year. If Jiang Xingchen really solves this problem, it will be a credit to the sky.

At this time, he was a little impatient, and even looked forward to next autumn to see if this method really worked.

After a long time, the emperor calmed down, sighed and shook his head again: "It's a pity, it's a year late, otherwise no one can stop the Star Leader from dividing and becoming independent..."

In the star collar, at this time, flowers are blooming, people are weaving, streets, shops, and people are everywhere. Bauhinia Entertainment's song and dance troupe is still performing, and beautiful music fills the streets.

Yuan Hao and He Yunxuan walked side by side on the street, their eyes full of delight. It's been half a day since the two of them rushed to Xingchenling, and they've seen what they eat, play, and live, which is really attractive.

"No wonder his flyer is so exaggerated, it's really good here, I'm a little lingering!" Yuan Hao said with a smile.

"The things here are all good, go back and contact the architectural family, I will also get a few such hotels in Nanjiang Ling....... by the way, that chess and card hall is also good, it will definitely make money!" He Yunxuan also said with a smile.

Yuan Hao patted He Yunxuan and said, "Don't think about the hotel, I have inquired, the construction of underground pipelines here alone cost more than five million citrine coins...... Chess, backgammon, and mahjong tiles are okay, but people who have your idea must be indispensable, and I don't know how many will pop up at that time, and it is impossible for you to make a lot of money!"

When He Yunxuan heard this, his expression was a little stiff, and he scolded in a low voice: "I really don't know how this kid Jiang Xingchen has such a good life, making money is as easy as drinking water, after this celebration, Xingchen Ling will definitely become popular, make money and make a fortune!"

"Not necessarily!" Yuan Hao smiled, turned around in place, swept his eyes over the surrounding buildings, and muttered, "This place will belong to me in the future!"

At the same time, the middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance was looking at the Lord's Mansion from a distance, with a puzzled face: "Why haven't you seen any trace of Tang Tian these days......

After September 14th, early in the morning of September 15th, a big stage was set up in the central square of the Star Collar......, and the celebration began!

PS: The network at my mother's house is broken, and Unicom is super slow to solve the problem. As a result, garlic was ruthless, and I installed one in my own house! I have been busy until now, and this chapter is late! I can't help everyone!

Chapter 2 may be a little later, about nine o'clock in the evening, today's special circumstances, I hope you forgive me!