The surrounding ministers all turned their attention to the Duke of Chong, who had had a smooth year.
Zhao Huan picked up the jade cup and poured some fine wine: "Good, Duke Chong, Chen Yang has already told me that your mink fur factory is doing very well. I also heard that you discovered the location of the iron mine in Anxian County!"
His words startled the surrounding ministers.
The news of the discovery of the iron mine in Anshan County has not yet spread.
Unexpectedly, they had already been discovered, and everyone favored Zhao Chen more.
"I will do my best to help you."
"To recognize your merits, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Prince of Liao."
Zhao Chen knelt and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
He was quite disappointed; what he wanted was the crown prince.
Fortunately, before coming to Tokyo, Zhao Shen had reminded him that the emperor might bestow upon him a princely title, and that he should not act rashly but rather proceed with caution.
After Zhao Chen withdrew, the ministers offered their congratulations to the King of Liao.
Especially Li Chongguang, the deputy commander of the Iron Forest Army, had long been on Zhao Chen's side. Seeing that Zhao Chen had been promoted to the King of Liao, he felt even more confident.
Just as Zhao Chen raised his cup to drink, a voice came from beside him: "Congratulations, King of Liao."
Zhao Chen looked up and saw Zhao Gou.
"Uncle Kang, you flatter me."
"It's been years since I last saw you, my good nephew has grown so much." Zhao Gou patted Zhao Chen on the shoulder with a smile on his face. "I've heard about the events in Xianzhou and Anxian. You did a good job, and the ministers all support you."
"Uncle Kang, I..."
Zhao Gou interrupted him: "Don't worry, His Majesty is watching everything."
"well……"
"Is something on your mind?"
Seeing that Zhao Chen had drunk an unpleasant cup of wine, Zhao Gou said, "It seems you have something on your mind. After the banquet, let's find a place to talk alone."
"Um."
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