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Chapter 541 The Most Legendary Prince of the Tian Ce Dynasty! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Subsequently, officials from various departments reported on their political affairs.

The Road Administration reported: "The three official roads in the north have been completed, and the efficiency of trade routes has increased by 30%."

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Department happily announced, "The south has had a bumper harvest this year, and grain reserves have reached an all-time high!"

The Mining Department expressed some concern: "Several newly discovered mineral veins in the north are difficult to mine, and more craftsmen need to be dispatched."

Li Chen issued his instructions one by one, either praising or adjusting the rules, displaying the majesty of an emperor in the imperial court.

After the court session ended, Li Chen had just stepped into the outer corridor of the Imperial Study when he saw Li Si Ning and Prince Anxi, Li Ji, already waiting for him.

Li Sining, dressed in a light purple palace gown, stood gracefully under the corridor. Seeing Li Chen approach, she greeted him with a smile, "Royal Brother~"

Li Ji looked slightly flustered, scratched his head, and respectfully clasped his hands in greeting: "Your subject greets Your Majesty!"

Li Chen raised an eyebrow: "You two, are you waiting here for something I need?"

Li Ji chuckled and rubbed his hands together: "Um... Your Majesty, is war about to break out in the north?"

Li Chen narrowed his eyes: "What are you thinking?"

Li Ji straightened his back, his face full of righteousness: "Your Majesty! I want to go to the north to make my fortune!"

Li Chen: "..."

He looked Li Ji up and down, a half-smile on his face: "Didn't you earn a lot of military merits from the Prince of Zhennan and get a large reward? What, you've run out of money?"

Li Ji's face immediately fell, and he sighed, "Alas, it's a long story."

Li Chen crossed his arms and said, "Speak."

Li Ji said with a bitter face, "Your Majesty, I have recently invested in several mines in the north."

Li Chen nodded: "Yes, that's a good approach; mining will make money."

Li Ji was even more worried: "That's where the problem lies! My brother was greedy back then and bought seven mines at once, and what happened?"

Li Chen raised an eyebrow: "The result?"

Li Ji covered his face: "In the end, all the money was poured in, and there wasn't enough funding for mining, so I sold three of them."

Li Chen: "And then?"

Li Ji was on the verge of tears: "Then the three mines that others bought all yielded top-quality iron ore! The four mines I have left are all low-quality mines, what a huge loss!"

Li Chen: "..."

He took a deep breath and rubbed his temples: "Li Ji, if you weren't my brother, I would have sent you to the border to eat sand long ago."

Li Chen didn't want to criticize this guy's investment skills; he just lost money no matter what he did.

Li Ji chuckled awkwardly, "Your Majesty is wise! Your humble brother is simply admitting his mistake and correcting it, so he wants to go to the north to earn some military merit."

Li Chen shook his head helplessly: "Alright, go to the Ministry of War and tell them that I have given my permission."

Li Ji was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Chen glanced at him: "Do you know who the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army is?"

Li Ji immediately straightened his expression: "Han Wu, former deputy commander of the Fourth Army Group!"

Li Chen nodded: "Han Wu is a steady person. Don't act like a prince when you go. Just learn from him."

Li Ji patted his chest and assured him, "Your Majesty, rest assured! Your humble servant will do his job and will absolutely not cause any trouble!"

Li Chen chuckled: "Get lost."

Li Ji cheerfully took his leave, while Li Sining covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "Your Majesty, it seems that Prince Ji will be staying in the north for quite some time this time."

Li Chen shook his head: "This kid is no good at fighting, but he's a master at racking up military merits."

The Tian Ce Dynasty always had a "battlefield slacker." He appeared on every battlefield, but no one remembered exactly what he did.

What's terrifying is that he has accumulated numerous military achievements, and Li Chen always sees Li Ji's name whenever he reads the military report.

This guy's main goal is to muddle through, but you can't really blame him. He's studied military strategy and wants to make a name for himself.

But Li Chen felt he wasn't cut out for it, so he told him to listen and observe more.

Li Jina listened to advice and stayed on the battlefield.

Later, he discovered that the generals of the Tian Ce Dynasty were all incredibly capable. Guo Poyun was a brilliant strategist, the Prince of Zhennan was fierce and valiant, and even the newly promoted young generals showed amazing military talent.

"What kind of war is this? They don't need me at all!"

At that time, Li Ji was squatting in a corner of the military camp, gnawing on a roasted lamb leg, watching the generals in the distance strategizing and planning. Suddenly, he realized that being a "smooth sailor" was also a kind of achievement!
So this prince completely let loose and lived life to the fullest.

While he was helping the Prince of Zhennan to annihilate the sea tribes, he was riding his warhorse and wandering around in the rear. As a result, the military report wrote: "The Prince of Anxi personally went to the front line to supervise the battle and boost the morale of the three armies!"

While sailing out to sea, he slept soundly on the flagship. When he awoke, he found that the battle report had changed to: "The Prince of Anxi, through his strategic planning, devised a brilliant plan to defeat the enemy!"

The most outrageous thing is that he suffered from acclimatization problems and stayed in his tent for half a month after disembarking. As a result, when he was awarded rewards after the war, it was written: "The Prince of Anxi was stationed in the central army and stabilized the morale of the troops. His contribution is indispensable!"

The Prince of Zhennan gave Li Chen a lot of face; otherwise, the Prince of Anxi would have been dealt with long ago.

Why did the other generals cooperate so readily?

It's very simple. This prince doesn't interfere or give orders haphazardly. He even voluntarily gives credit to the soldiers who actually fight.

Who wouldn't love a mascot like this?
And so, the most legendary "rascal prince" of the Tian Ce Dynasty was born.

Outside the Imperial Study, after seeing Li Ji off, Li Sining hopped to Li Chen's side like a little rabbit.

"Brother~" She tugged at Li Chen's sleeve and shook it, her big, bright eyes blinking. "I heard you brought back a lot of treasures from the Immortal Ruins?"

Li Chen feigned seriousness: "When I distributed the rewards yesterday, someone seemed to be in seclusion?"

"They were just at a crucial moment in their cultivation! They were only three hours late." Li Sining pouted and held up three fingers, looking aggrieved.

Seeing his younger sister's pitiful appearance, Li Chen suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Come with me."

He mysteriously led Li Sining to a side hall, and after confirming that no one was around, he took out three dazzling treasures.

This is an item obtained after completing a system task, and it's far more valuable than anything found in the Immortal Ruins.

1. Chance to awaken a Celestial Spirit Root (A ball of light shimmering with seven-colored glow)
2. A fragment of the "Tai Xu Sword Manual" (a jade slip exuding a sharp sword intent)

3. Spatial Law Fragments x5 (five crystal-clear rhomboid crystals)

"Is this...is this a treasure from the Immortal Ruins?" Li Sining's eyes widened, her mouth forming an "O" shape.

"Shh—" Li Chen made a shushing gesture, "This is the most precious thing in the ruins."

The origins of these treasures are up to Li Chen to decide.

Li Sining was extremely envious when she saw that many of the concubines in the harem possessed treasures from the immortal ruins, so she simply mentioned it.

Moreover, the more mysterious she acted, the more excited Li Sining became.

Suddenly, she threw herself into Li Chen's arms, burying her face in his chest just like when she was a child: "Your Majesty is the best!"

To avoid arousing jealousy among the concubines in the harem, Li Sining also stated that she would absolutely not reveal this matter.

Li Chen smiled without saying a word, still doting on his younger sister.

After Li Sining left, Li Chen went to the palace of Li Sining's mother, which was also the palace of Consort Yi.

The two of them then discussed Li Sining's recent situation.

(End of this chapter)