wealthy lord

Chapter 941: One Mountain Cannot Hold Two Tigers, Power Struggle
Jiang Kun frowned and said, "When did Mr. Xiang learn to lie? Besides, can Mr. Xiang make the decision about the artillery that I want to talk about?"

Xiang Chong smiled awkwardly: "Those ten thunder cannons are precious treasures. Even if the Qi army wants to use them, they must get the approval of the King of Qi! I'm sorry, I can't do anything!"

"Humph!"

Jiang Kun snorted coldly and turned to look at the tightly closed palace door.

At this time, Li Zhen came over with a strange smile on his face.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Xiang? We haven't seen each other for a long time!"

Xiang Chong did not recognize Li Zhen. He had been seriously ill and had become extremely thin.

Although he is not as wealthy as he used to be, he looks more energetic and vigorous. Dressed in the official robes of a prince, he looks very imposing.

Xiang Chong frowned and asked, "What is the name of this prince? Why do you look familiar to me, but I can't remember you?"

Jiang Kun said playfully, "Mr. Xiang, how come you have forgotten your old boss? This is the Fifth Prince Li Zhen who has just been reinstated!"

"What? Li Zhen? Isn't he dead?"

Xiang Chong still didn't react. He actually said that he was dead in front of Li Zhen.

But as soon as he said this, he suddenly came to his senses and quickly covered his mouth, staring deeply at Li Zhen. Feeling guilty, he fell to his knees on the ground and cried tears of joy.

"Fifth Prince, are you really still alive? In the past few years, every time when the night is quiet, I miss you! It is really great, God has eyes!! I kowtow to you!"

Looking at Xiang Chong's hypocritical demeanor, Li Zhen felt a huge irony.

This counselor, who had sworn to follow him forever, was the first to betray him.

Back then, Xiang Chong and a general of the Green Camp Army led 3,000 elite troops to raid Niubei Village. After being captured alive by Lin Yun, Xiang Chong immediately sold out Li Zhen.

When Li Zhen learned that the situation was hopeless, he still wanted to rebel, but was defeated by Li Jing. If the Queen Mother had not intervened, he might have died long ago.

"Haha, really! Hearing you say that, I am quite touched! However, I am still very happy to see an old friend again! It seems that Mr. Xiang has done quite well since he left me! He has even become the confidant of King Jiangxia! In the future, Mr. Xiang must take good care of me, so that I won't forget our old friendship!"

Xiang Chong looked embarrassed. He could naturally hear that Li Zhen was mocking his betrayal back then.

But what can be done?
There is nothing shameful about begging for mercy in order to save your life.

Everything has meaning when you are alive, and it is gone when you die.

"Don't say that, Your Majesty! I am really happy to see you again! I am just being glamorous on the surface, but in fact..."

Before he could finish, the tightly closed palace door suddenly opened, and Qi Rui walked out in dishevel, holding Lu Yao, who was also disheveled, in his arms.

"Who disturbs my rest?"

He knew clearly that Jiang Kun and Li Zhen were coming, but he deliberately made them wait in order to embarrass Jiang Kun.

Jiang Kun sneered, "It seems that the King of Qi has really changed! He is still in the mood to play with women! Do you know that I am here on the orders of the Emperor?"

When he heard that it was the emperor's order, the smile on Qi Rui's face froze instantly, and he said with a guilty conscience: "I have been busy for so long recently, can't I relax and enjoy myself? Why is Lord Jiang so mean?" Jiang Kun snorted coldly: "Mean? Is it me or the King of Qi who is mean? You made me and the Fifth Prince wait in your house for an hour, and you actually hid in the harem to play with women? Do you know what period it is now? Do you really think your Jiangxia County is safe?"

Qi Rui narrowed his eyes slightly: "Master Jiang, are you going to punish me?"

"I am only the governor of Jiangxia. How dare I punish the King of Qi? However, I will report everything that happened today to your Majesty word for word. The King of Qi should think about how to explain it to your Majesty next!"

After that, he walked away.

Jiang Kun knew that he couldn't scare Qi Rui, so he deliberately brought Lin Yun out.

This is also to ensure that the artillery can be loaned out smoothly next time.

On the side, Li Zhen and Xiang Chong secretly praised Jiang Kun's powerful tactic of retreating to advance.

Obviously, Jiangxia County is a place where there is no room for two tigers, but in their first head-on fight, Jiang Kun won.

Qi Rui was still too naive and actually dared to show his true colors in front of him.

"Master Jiang, please stay! I was indeed wrong just now. Master Jiang, please give me a chance!"

Jiang Kun turned around and looked at him, saying, "I will go to the living room to wait for the prince. I hope we can hurry up and not delay His Majesty's important affairs!"

Watching his departing back and feeling the hot gazes of the people around him, Qi Rui felt ashamed and angry. He snorted coldly, turned around and walked into the hall and began to straighten his clothes.

About a cup of tea time passed, Jiang Kun, Li Zhen and Xiang Chong were chatting idly, and Qi Rui finally arrived.

He smiled and said, "Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long!"

Qi Rui sat in the main seat and asked, "Master Jiang, what did His Majesty arrange for you and the Fifth Prince to do? Why are you so anxious?"

Li Zhen smiled contemptuously. When he was making great achievements in the Great Duan Dynasty, Qi Rui was only fit to stand outside the door and guard the gate. He didn't expect that he would be crowned king now.

"King Jiangxia, please don't ask any more questions! This time, Lord Jiang and I are carrying out a confidential mission ordered by His Majesty, and we cannot tell anyone! But we still need your cooperation from Jiangxia County to dispatch two thunder cannons~!"

When he heard that they were here to ask for artillery, Qi Rui's expression turned unnatural.

After the Battle of Liucheng, the Thunder Cannon had become his treasure, so how could he lend it out so easily?
He first clasped his fists and bowed, then said with a smile: "I dare to congratulate the Fifth Prince on his reinstatement! By the way, I heard that the Fifth Prince suffered a severe blow to the head and nearly died. Seeing him today, I can see that he has indeed changed a lot!"

Li Zhen heard the hidden meaning and said impatiently: "Thank you, King Jiangxia, for your concern! Just tell me whether you are willing to lend me the artillery!"

Qi Rui sucked his teeth and sighed, "Please forgive me, my lords. This cannon is now the imperial court's trump card. Without your majesty's order, it cannot be easily loaned out. If something goes wrong, who will bear the responsibility?"

"How about you two send someone to the palace to ask for an imperial edict? As long as His Majesty agrees personally, I will personally roll out the cannon without hesitation! Okay?"

Jiang Kun stood up, straightened his official robe, and said sarcastically, "Alright! Since the King of Qi is also fair in his work, I will not disturb the King of Qi from enjoying his peace and quiet!"

Then, he looked at Li Zhen and grinned, "Fifth Prince, now we have a reason to get rid of the dangerous mission assigned by His Majesty!"

Li Zhen reacted very quickly and understood what was meant in an instant. He also stood up and said with emotion: "Alright! At worst, I will hand in my resignation to His Majesty when I return. It doesn't matter if I don't want to be a prince!"

(End of this chapter)