"I am honored to have the opportunity to try your Majesty's new tea."

Lin Che was not polite either. Since she had the opportunity to stay with the empress for a while longer, she decided to stay a little longer.

"It seems that Mr. Lin also knows a lot about tea. He knows it's new tea even before he drinks it."

Jiang Li said something casually, and without waiting for Lin Che to answer, he asked again:

"I allow you to recruit soldiers. What are your thoughts? Where will you recruit them? How will you train them? You have vowed to go on a diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Yanyun. The journey is long, and these three thousand soldiers are your only support."

Lin Che smiled. He knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Finding and returning the imperial seal and writing two war poems, such great achievements can actually be rewarded with fame and fortune.

And now Jiang Li actually gave him the power to recruit palace soldiers. On the one hand, it was a favor, but on the other hand, he still needed Lin Che's help.

In less than two months, he will be sent on a diplomatic mission to Yanyun State. Although Chi Feiwan has been detained, Gong Chengyin's death cannot be concealed.

If Lin Che went to Yanyun Country again at that time, he would almost certainly die.

Lin Che pondered for a moment before speaking immediately, "Your Majesty, I wish to recruit soldiers from the Heavenly Prison. They are all prisoners, and keeping them locked up like this would be a waste of food. We must allow them to contribute to the great cause. Even if they die in battle, it would be an honor for them."

Jiang Li's eyes lit up slightly, and he said:

"You're worried someone might be planting spies among your guards. Recruiting from the prisoners in the Heavenly Prison is indeed a screening method. But can you control three thousand prisoners?"

"It should be possible. I will try my best to reason with them. If reason doesn't work, I do know a little bit about martial arts."

Lin Che didn't forget to lick it: "What's more, I have the blessing of His Majesty, so I will definitely be able to turn misfortune into fortune."

"Very good. Lord Lin is indeed a person of great luck. In such a short period of time, your cultivation has improved a lot. If you can reach the True Essence Realm before the mission, it will be even safer."

Upon hearing this, Lin Che naturally expressed his gratitude again and again.

At the same time, he saw that the atmosphere seemed to be quite good, thought about it, and tentatively asked:

"Your Majesty, I have been diligently cultivating lately. I even stumbled upon a treasure. I just can't open it. I even consulted General Wen Hong, and he said that, looking across the land, only your wise and powerful Majesty can open it."

"So, I, your humble servant, would like to ask Your Majesty to help me open this treasure."

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but after Lin Che finished speaking, he noticed a strange look flash across Jiang Li's beautiful face.

It's like saying: As expected...

"Did you bring it?"

"I brought it, I brought it."

Lin Che pretended to reach into his arms, but suddenly realized that his posture was a bit indecent, so he turned slightly with his back to Jiang Li and reached into his arms again.

Finally, the Dragon-Swallowing Jade Pot was taken out.

The maid next to her hurried over, took the treasure that was emitting a dim light, and quickly handed it to Jiang Li.

Jiang Li first glanced at Lin Che, then stretched out her delicate hand and picked up the Dragon Swallowing Jade Pot.

Without any preparation on her part, a golden light burst out from her fingertips and swished across the Dragon-Swallowing Jade Pot.

It looks like he is writing something.

In just a few breaths, the light on the Dragon Swallowing Jade Pot suddenly changed to a light green color. Then there was a click, as if something was opened.

Jiang Li handed the things to the maid next to him without saying a word.

The maid held the things in both hands and quickly brought them back to Lin Che.

It's open now?

Lin Che was suspicious for a moment. After hearing what General Hong said, it seemed quite difficult.

How did it open?

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Che couldn't hide his excitement.

With this nightmare blood, he can cultivate powerful mental power.

According to his training speed, it should be effective soon.

"Back off."

Jiang Li suddenly spoke calmly.

This made Lin Che a little confused. Wasn't everything fine just now? He didn't even have time to say a few more words.

Why did you let him back off?

Lin Che couldn't figure it out, and didn't dare to ask, so he retreated obediently.

Now he is finally getting better.

He has made progress in cultivation, is protected by the empress, can control three thousand palace soldiers, and has a lot of silver bills in his pocket.

As for the dangerous Yanyun Kingdom, damn it, whoever wants to go can go.

He has money and connections, and once he leaves the Dagan territory, he will become the king of the mountain.

Still want him to continue working? Impossible!

After Lin Che left the palace, he went directly to the Ministry of War to handle the relevant procedures.

Although we have received special permission from His Majesty to recruit palace soldiers, these 3,000 palace soldiers still need to be reported to the Ministry of War.

At the Ministry of War, Lin Che learned a very explosive piece of news.

"What? No military funding? Are you trying to trick me?"

Lin Che looked at the ministers of war in front of him and immediately brought out his backers: "Just wait, I'm going to report this to General Wen Hong and His Majesty."

"Marquis Guanjun, please calm down. We really didn't withhold your military funds. We really didn't."

"Your Majesty's decree clearly states that there will be no military funding. According to past practice, generals who were able to recruit soldiers from the imperial court did receive a certain amount of military funding at the beginning. But starting from the second year, there was no such support. Regarding your case, yes, there was no such support from the beginning."

"Marquis Guanjun, even if we withhold the Duke's military funds, we wouldn't dare withhold yours. That's true."

Lin Che looked at them and they didn't seem to be lying.

But, how could Your Majesty not consider this?

It can't be intentional, right?

Does it mean that I really have to support three thousand soldiers myself in the future?

When I get back later, I will exchange the gifts sent by the officials into silver notes, and I will collect as much as I can.

Gotta make money.

In the entire Tiandu City, whose money is easiest to make?

It should be the group of nerds in the Confucian Academy, but it is no longer enough to sell poetry directly. It must be packaged.

"The Domineering Empress Falls in Love with Me"!

That’s right, I thought about it last time. Once this novel is published, I will add a few poems.

You can definitely make a lot of money.

Your Majesty, if you don't give me money, I can only use you to make money.

You won't blame me, will you?

After returning to the Champion Marquis's residence, Lin Che immediately began writing his book. He was now filled with righteous indignation, and his writing speed was unparalleled.

After a night of hard work, I have already written tens of thousands of words.

The sky was getting brighter again.

Lin Che finally put down his pen, and said with renewed energy:

"I have to go to the Heavenly Prison to select the palace soldiers. I don't know if there are any talented people there!"