Chapter 2383: Chapter 2380: The Benefits of Keeping a Low Profile

“As long as life is good, there will be people willing to live in the Northwest, and naturally there will be strong horses in the future.”

Emperor Xuanming listened to him speak so much and could not help but doubt his intentions, only saying, “The current Northwest is your fief; you should understand the situation well. To develop it is by no means an easy task, and who knows how many years it will take to solve the current predicament.”

“Father, I was thoughtless.” Li Chongjin did not argue but quickly showed weakness. “If we need to purchase horses, it must be done before Beirong notices.”

“You are right, I also intend to send people to the Western Regions to buy horses,” Emperor Xuanming said straightforwardly.

Li Chongjin had no particular reaction, only replied yes.

“What? Are you unhappy about abandoning the Northwest?”

“I dare not.” When Emperor Xuanming bluntly asked, Li Chongjin quickly knelt down but a trace of hesitation flashed across his face.

Emperor Xuanming saw it clearly and asked directly, “Speak your mind.”

“Father, I still do not want to give up the Northwest; even if it’s not my fief, I cannot watch the people there suffer. But the court indeed cannot take care of it at the moment. I want to develop it slowly. If not a year, then what about ten years, twenty years?”

“As long as someone manages it, even if progress is slow, it is better than doing nothing.” Li Chongjin said with bright eyes, striving hard.

“Are you not afraid of getting nothing in return?” Emperor Xuanming said meaningfully.

“Father, I just think it’s worth a try,” Li Chongjin said with a simple face.

“Your idea is good; however, the imperial court is truly overwhelmed now. If you want to make any changes, just go ahead and do it.”

“Yes,” Li Chongjin said happily.

Emperor Xuanming waved his hand, “Leave the palace now; regardless of the horses, the Cavalry Battalion must be developed.”

“Yes,” Li Chongjin turned and left the Imperial Study, no longer feeling those penetrating eyes, and finally heaved a sigh of relief.

He knew Emperor Xuanming called him today because of his frequent contact with the Chu family.

If he had any doubts earlier, upon seeing the purple skirt behind the screen, knowing it was Beauty Qi sent to the Imperial Harem by the Qi family, he understood.

Nowadays, his father is quite satisfied with his Third Brother; even if he wants to keep him in Jing City, balance is needed.

Showing favor to Beauty Qi is a manifestation of this.

Li Chongjin hid his true thoughts in his heart and headed straight for the outside of the Capital Garrison upon leaving the palace.

He did not go to the Chu family nor return to the Prince’s Mansion.

Instead, he summoned Su Yun to the camp and said to him, “You can start preparing for cooperation with Madam in the Northwest; don’t inform others, I need you to arrange personnel in the shortest time to cooperate with several Generals in the Northwest to arrange for the people. Each household should have at least one acre of land for livestock.”

“Prince, I understand.” Su Yun was somewhat excited upon hearing this; there was no doubt that the Prince had passed the examination of the one in the palace, and development could begin.

The plan given by Madam offered them a sustainable development path, but the actual implementation required significant actions. If it weren’t for the Northwest being barren and the Prince’s fief, it might have been impossible.

Furthermore, the people in the court above were always watching the Prince; unless the one above allowed it, trouble would eventually come. Fortunately, the Prince has always acted discreetly, leaving no handle for others to grasp.

“We can take it slow,” Li Chongjin said after a moment’s hesitation.

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