"My father has approved an additional 30% of military supplies today. Tomorrow, the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War will begin inventorying and sealing the supplies. Three days later, the supply train will officially depart. So starting tomorrow, your men should keep a close watch on them to prevent them from using inferior goods or reducing the quantity. Three days later, you should also arrange for people to infiltrate the supply train and monitor it along the way until the supplies are delivered intact to the Xie family army and the border guards." Ye Jingchen got down to business.
"The Ministry of War, the Ministry of Revenue, and the supply train personnel have already been arranged," Xie Chang'an said, rolling his eyes at him.
Ye Jingchen didn't care that Xie Chang'an had just said he was heartless. With such a considerate and seemingly omnipotent ally, the lazy life he had been dreaming of was just around the corner!
Although he felt a little disappointed that such an adorable little brat as Xie Chang'an was not a real child, the benefits he received from a reborn person who was resourceful and far-sighted far outweighed the joy of raising a child!
"After court today, my father gave me a task. He requires me to cooperate with Cao Jin to popularize the improved grain varieties throughout Dayuan before next spring. If I fail to do so, the consequences will be severe! Xie Chang'an, you must help me!" When he needed someone's help, Ye Jingchen always maintained a very proper attitude, and even his voice softened a few degrees.
"What are the consequences?" Xie Chang'an asked.
He didn't believe that Emperor Shengping would punish Ye Jingchen for something like this!
"If I can't do it, I'll have to take on the concurrent post of Vice Minister of Revenue! I'm already busy enough as Vice Minister of War, and I don't want to get involved in the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue!" Ye Jingchen said pitifully.
Xie Chang'an: ......
He knew it!
The serious consequences Ye Jingchen mentioned were completely different from what others thought they were serious consequences!
The people he painstakingly arranged to enter the Ministry of Revenue hadn't even climbed to the position of Physician yet, but Ye Jingchen could become the Vice Minister of Revenue just because of a single sentence from Emperor Shengping!
This is still the punishment for failing to get things done. What if things were done successfully?
"Wouldn't it be better to go to the Ministry of Revenue?" Xie Chang'an really couldn't understand Ye Jingchen's idea.
The Ministry of Revenue is in charge of finances. If Ye Jingchen were to take control of the Ministry of Revenue, they would have the ability to rival Emperor Shengping.
"What's so good about it? I'm already exhausted enough in the Ministry of War. If I also take on the role of Vice Minister of Revenue, I'll have to clean up the mess in the Ministry of Revenue. Wouldn't I be working myself to death?" Ye Jingchen said irritably.
"You think you see things so clearly? Then why don't you just quit? If you don't do it, there are plenty of people who are willing to!" Xie Chang'an couldn't help but sarcastically remark.
What's the point of only being in charge of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue? According to Ye Jingchen, he's been working like a slave for Ye Jingchen every day. Has he complained? Has he found it too tiring?
"Do you understand responsibility? How can someone who has been an emperor say such irresponsible things? If I weren't the crown prince, do you think I would take the position?!" Ye Jingchen sneered at him.
Xie Chang'an snorted coldly, "According to you, the promotion of grain seeds has nothing to do with the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Your Highness should find someone else to handle this!"
"You—you haven't even crossed the river yet, and you're already trying to destroy the bridge?" Ye Jingchen glared angrily at Xie Chang'an.
Xie Chang'an turned his back to Ye Jingchen and ignored him.
"No, what did I say wrong to offend you? Xie Chang'an, you're not a child anymore, can you please stop being so unpredictable?" Ye Jingchen was about to lose it.
"We are all just passersby in His Highness's life. Why should His Highness care about the joys and sorrows of a mere passerby?" Xie Chang'an said in a deep voice.
Ye Jingchen: ......
Very well, so you've been secretly angry for so long, and now you're finally taking the opportunity to vent!
"Since you're unwilling to help me, then our alliance is null and void from this moment on? From now on, you go your own way, and I'll go mine? We'll have nothing to do with each other?" Ye Jingchen probed.
Xie Chang'an clenched his fists tightly inside his sleeves.
"If you don't say anything, then I'll take that as your agreement. I'll be leaving then?" Ye Jingchen said, getting up.
But just as he was about to move, Xie Chang'an suddenly turned around, grabbed his shirt, and pulled him towards himself.
He was very strong, and his attack came suddenly, catching Ye Jingchen off guard. He was forced to fall forward, his waist hitting the edge of the stone table hard.
"Hiss—" He gasped.
Xie Chang'an quickly let go of her hand, looking somewhat at a loss.
At this moment, Chenxi jumped down from the tree, shielding Ye Jingchen behind her, and coldly looked at Xie Chang'an.
Ye Jingchen pressed his hand against the spot on his waist where he had bumped it, his face turning pale with pain.
"I didn't mean to!" Xie Chang'an said stiffly.
"I don't care whether you did it on purpose or not, you hurt me, how are you going to compensate me!" Ye Jingchen put one hand on his waist, looking arrogant.
Xie Chang'an took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve and handed it to Ye Jingchen, saying, "This ointment is specially for treating bruises and has a remarkable effect on relieving pain and reducing swelling."
Ye Jingchen snatched the medicine bottle, played with it in his hand, and asked, "What else? You're not just going to try and fob me off with this one bottle of ointment, are you?"
"I'll help you with the promotion of grain varieties," Xie Chang'an said after a moment of silence.
That's more like it!
But this alone is not enough to atone for the suffering he endured!
"You still have to apologize to me!" Ye Jingchen pressed his advantage.
"I'm sorry!" Xie Chang'an was straightforward and showed a good attitude in admitting his mistake, but his expression was not very pleasant.
"Since you've been so quick to admit your mistake, I'll let it slide this time! Ouch—" Ye Jingchen gasped for breath, accidentally aggravating his injury.
Seeing this, Xie Chang'an subconsciously took a step closer to Ye Jingchen, but was stopped by Chen Xi.
"What are you planning to do now?" Ye Jingchen asked warily, hiding behind Chenxi.
"Look at your injury." A hint of annoyance flashed across Xie Chang'an's face.
He was just too anxious and lost his composure for a moment.
"No need!" Ye Jingchen clutched his waist and quickly said, "I'll see for myself when I get back to the government office!"
"Then you should go back," Xie Chang'an said.
Ye Jingchen glared at him, turned and walked away, but stopped after taking two steps.
"I was just joking with you!" he said, grinning as he walked away.
Xie Chang'an watched Ye Jingchen walk out of Chang'an Residence with a sullen face, then stretched out the hand that had just grabbed Ye Jingchen's collar and held it up to his eyes to examine it.
He knew perfectly well that Ye Jingchen was joking with him. Ye Jingchen was reluctant to give up such a useful chess piece, but his hand was just too uncooperative!
After returning to the government office, Ye Jingchen felt that his back was even more painful.
In the small cubicle behind the screen, he took off his clothes and saw that the place where he had bumped his head was swollen and had obvious bruises.
How much effort did Xie Chang'an use?
He took out the ointment Xie Chang'an had given him, scooped out a dollop, and applied it to the wound. After the ointment took effect, the wound burned with pain, and he grimaced again.
"Should I avenge you?" Chenxi asked suddenly after watching for a while.
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