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Upon seeing Jiang Han, Lin Qingyue immediately felt a mix of emotions. Although she was aware that Jiang Han was the one behind the poetry competition in the court, and that he was her former fiancé, she understood that composing poetry and writing for the Imperial Examination were entirely different matters. It was akin to farming versus planting trees; while they might seem similar at a glance, the nuances between them were vast.
If Jiang Han faltered during the event, she thought to herself, perhaps she could help him out by drinking a bit of that bottle of white wine. Maybe then he would understand her intentions. If all went well, she could win his favor and perhaps even request some resources from him later on. That would be the best outcome.
Lin Qingyue had already made her preparations. She planned to take the initiative to drink with Jiang Han when the time came, presenting herself as a supportive figure. Then she would look for an opportunity to acquire some strategic resources from him. This way, her attendance at the banquet wouldn’t be in vain.
After contemplating her plan, Lin Qingyue eagerly anticipated the moment when Jiang Han would need to drink, ready to make a grand entrance and shield him from excessive drinking.
Cen Ya glanced at Jiang Han with concern and said, " Shopkeeper Jiang, if it comes to it, I can help you drink that white wine." She acknowledged that Mu Jinkun was quite capable and a person of extraordinary talent. If things got tough, she would take on the bottle herself since she wasn’t good with alcohol.
Yan Dong quietly added to Jiang Han, emphasizing that Shopkeeper Jiang was of utmost importance. Helping him avoid drinking too much was only natural and required no reward.
Piao Xue Princess leaned closer to her chair near Jiang Han and whispered, "If it gets overwhelming, just let me know, and I’ll take care of it." She felt indebted to Shopkeeper Jiang for saving her life and thought it only fitting to drink on his behalf as a small token of gratitude for his kindness.
Ling Xue earnestly expressed how without Jiang Han's protection, she would have long been captured by Langya Prince. His willingness to let her work in his shop was akin to saving her life.
Seeing all four women speaking up for him, Jiang Han couldn’t help but smile. "In this situation, there's no way I could lose. You all don’t need to worry! You are my people; I won’t let you drink excessively. I won’t drink either because I am destined to win!"
Mu Jinkun’s limited response only added to the atmosphere around them.
"Do you really think you can win against me?"
Tsk, tsk, tsk!
What a romantic pair!
The Ninth Princess said sarcastically, "You drink, I drink—tsk, tsk, tsk! We haven't even started the competition, and you're already discussing who drinks first. Tsk, tsk, tsk!"
She couldn't stand it at all. Jiang Han had brought four stunning beauties to this banquet! The palace had only managed to find three men, and here he was flaunting four. It was as if he wanted to overshadow everyone.
"Hey, hey, hey, Shopkeeper Jiang, you can't drink on his behalf!"
"I haven't eaten a single bite of food yet; I'm just waiting to see you drink before I eat!"
"I want to use your embarrassing state as an appetite stimulant; maybe I can have a few more meals later."
Mu Jinkun said seriously. Up until now, he hadn't touched any food, insisting on watching Jiang Han drink first before he would eat. He was being stubborn about it.
Su Qianxue looked worriedly at Jiang Han, wanting to say something but hesitating. She wanted to drink on his behalf but felt constrained by her status and kept silent.
Lin Qingyue watched this scene with resentment in her eyes.
"Jiang Han! I was thinking of helping you avoid drinking by taking some for you. But look at you—you've surrounded yourself with four beautiful women!"
"Are you planning to share a bed with them after drinking tonight? How charming you are, Jiang Han."
"Finding four women for yourself is hardly keeping to your marital duties! Once I chase you down and we remarry, I'll sell off women like Yan Dong and Cen Ya directly to the brothel as the main wife."
"In the future, don't even think about finding a woman or even a maid without my approval as the main wife."
Lin Qingyue still clung to the idea of being newly married to Jiang Han.
Seeing everyone’s reactions, Jiang Han couldn't help but laugh. "Everyone, trust me! Once I speak up, I guarantee it will shock everyone!"
"Stop chattering and answer quickly! Don't try to dodge the question with these tricks!"
Mu Jinkun crossed his arms and glared at Jiang Han with hatred. "Just now I wanted to eat some food before drinking; now you’re forcing me to drink!"
"Now, can I give you this opportunity?"
Jiang Han, upon hearing this, did not say much. He immediately stated, "When it comes to strengthening military power, the issue lies not in weapons or soldiers! It all boils down to money!
The world thrives on profit; everything is driven by economic interests.
He glanced at Mu Jinkun and could not help but utter a piece of wisdom: "Fool, it's all about the economy!"
Mu Jinkun suddenly turned his head. "Are you insulting me? I want to see what grand theories you can come up with."
Previously, Mu Jinkun had suggested seeking funds from the Aristocratic Families, which he found utterly foolish.
"Do the Aristocratic Families have money? Of course! Do they lack servants to guard their estates? If you dare ask me for money, I'll have you killed!
No matter if you're a general or a prince, as long as you're on my territory and my family is strong enough, saying I would kill you means I would kill you!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Ninth Princess and Su Qianxue's expressions changed dramatically.
The two exchanged glances and realized a critical issue. If the families across the land grew powerful, forget about seeking their financial support during national crises. At that moment, they might rise in rebellion themselves, leading to internal strife and external threats. Mu Jinkun's previous remarks were overly idealistic.
"What are your thoughts?" the Ninth Princess asked coldly.
"Simple. Everything hinges on wealth. The decline of a dynasty is primarily due to severe land consolidation issues!
With land consolidation, the common people have no place to live; officials are excessively corrupt; and foreign enemies are on the verge of invasion!
In facing such a situation, the solution is straightforward: first, assemble an army of three hundred men!
Lead this army to eliminate landlords nearby and then target the wealthy, seizing all their riches. Jiang Han spoke passionately, continuing like a rolling snowball. Each time they reached a new place, they would kill the wealthy and wipe out families and landlords, redistributing their lands to the common people. Those who received land would naturally fight for you with all their might. After exterminating those families, you would also acquire vast amounts of wealth!
In this way, you would have both an army and soldiers. You just need to control the intensity of your actions to enrich the nation and strengthen its military. Ultimately, it boils down to eliminating those who hoard too much wealth; simply eradicate their families!
Let excess wealth flow into the market. As the saying goes: in chaos, kill! Slaying the rich and powerful gentry is the best way to resolve all troubles—cutting down all Chimeras will surely stabilize the realm! How can we not enrich our nation and strengthen our military?"
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