Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

"Ergou, you go to the street and find a few shops to rent secretly. We will open for business at the same time."

Ning Fan called Er Gou and revealed the plan he had been brewing for a long time.

"Your Highness, are you going to open three shops in a row? Wouldn't this be too eye-catching?"

Ergou said worriedly.

"Don't worry about these things. Just make arrangements. In addition, let Xiao Guizi and Xiao Chunzi go out to be the shopkeepers. I can rest assured that we can handle things by ourselves."

Ning Fan gave instructions along the way.

The problem of food and clothing has been solved, but now Ning Fan wants to make more money.

Ning Fan couldn't let him abandon the previous soap, refined salt, sugar and other workshops.

The prince's framing of Wangyue Tower this time was a wake-up call for Ning Fan.

This is the first time, and there will be a second and third time if the guarantee is not complete.

If you can't use your strength to protect yourself, I'm afraid you will inevitably be hurt by a hidden arrow in the end.

It is urgent to cultivate your own strength!

Nowadays, it is difficult to find a place for oneself in the temple, so Ning Fan just overtakes others in the field that he is good at.

Earn more money and make countless money. Having money can make everything go around. Money can settle everything.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. In these days, Ning Fan not only opened three shops, but the small workshop was also running prosperously.

These things are naturally welcomed by the market, and the crazy level of orders makes Ning Fan feel like he can't bear it.

There was no other way, Ning Fan could only plan to move the production workshop to three farms in the suburbs.

Qingmei Manor, Green Willow Manor and Xishan Manor.

Xishan Manor often hunts and has a lot of animal fat, which is just right for making soap. Therefore, in Ning Fan's plan, Xishan Manor is mainly responsible for the production of soap.

The other two are Luliu Villa, which is mainly responsible for the production of refined salt, and Qingmei Villa, which is responsible for the production of white sugar.

These three major farms had previously absorbed many young and middle-aged refugees from the Northwest, and their labor force was still very wealthy. It would have been difficult to feed these people.

But now that Ning Fan's three major workshops have been established, these people not only have food to eat, but also have clothes to wear and a place to live. Everyone is very motivated.

Three shops plus a restaurant, these four shops bring a steady stream of profits to Ning Fan every day.

On this day, there were snowflakes in the sky.

While everyone in Kyoto was busy preparing their winter clothes, a group of embarrassed travelers from the northwest quietly entered Anjing City.

General Xiao Zhong was tired all the way, and his expression was a little more windy.

After returning to Anjing after a long absence, Xiao Zhong did not go home first, but immediately went to the palace to pay a visit to Emperor Tian'an.

"Your Majesty, it is my fault that caused this crisis in the northwest. Please forgive me!"

In the Chongde Hall, the general was kneeling on His Highness's face with a painful look on his face.

He had never suffered such a defeat in his life. Xiao Zhong didn't know how he got through these days.

Riding on a horse every day is like a walking zombie.

"Victory and defeat are common matters for military strategists. What's more, the betrayal you suffered this time is not entirely your fault."

"Your ability to turn the tide and withstand the Xiongnu's attack has already made great contributions to the court!"

The warm look on Emperor Tian'an's face made the anxious General Xiao feel at ease.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Xiao Zhong knelt on the ground, his forehead touching the ground.

Only he knew in his heart that the mistake he made this time almost led to the Huns marching in.

"You go back and rest for a few days first. Let me think carefully about the follow-up matters."

Emperor Tian'an looked majestic, and no one could figure out his thoughts.

Xiao Chong stood up anxiously and walked out of the forbidden palace with a gloomy expression.

"Just because His Majesty has not punished me this time does not mean that everything will be fine! It is very possible that the real danger lies behind."

Xiao Chong's career was ups and downs, and he was used to seeing too many storms. After returning home, facing his daughter's joy, Xiao Chong couldn't help but sigh.

"Dad, didn't His Majesty let you back? What else can happen?"

Xiao Lingxi was puzzled.

"Your Majesty just sympathizes with my tiredness and lets me come back to rest for a few days. I'm afraid the cabinet will have to give advice on what to do next!"

"Anyway, no matter what, it was indeed my negligence this time, which almost led to a big mistake."

Xiao Zhong shook his head, his expression calm, his eyes like a lion's.

How could this pillar of Dakang not know that he was so great that he shocked the master?

There has never been any trouble in this life, and the wind and rain have gone smoothly over the past few decades.

Although there was suspicion between the emperor and his ministers, Xiao Zhong never dared to go beyond the thunder pool. Only after so many years did he remain safe.

Having made such an omission this time, Xiao Chong knew that this was a very sad moment.

Xiao Chong was a topical figure in Dakang who could not be avoided. After the news of Xiao's return to the capital spread, it immediately caused a huge earthquake in the officialdom of Kyoto.

Many people are thinking about the possibilities that Xiao Chong will face in the future, and whether it will affect them, etc.

Changle Palace.

Since Prince Ning Qing received the news, he urgently called his chief adviser Yan Wudao.

"Wudao, think carefully about how we can take advantage of this opportunity to recruit Xiao Zhong under our command."

The prince said excitedly.

He felt that this was an opportunity, but he didn't know how to seize it.

So, a smart guy was called.

"There is a way."

"First send him to the eighteenth level of hell, and then you rescue him. From now on, he will be devoted to you."

A scary smile appeared on Yan Wudao's pale face.

"Wonderful!"

Prince Ning Qing had a look of admiration on his face.

"Wudao, Wudao, I did the right thing when I rescued you!"

The prince said extremely excitedly.

At the same time, the fourth prince Ning Xiao also received the news almost at the same time, knowing that General Xiao Zhong had entered Kyoto.

Similarly, the fourth prince urgently summoned his staff and counselors to sit together to urgently discuss the matter.

Almost in agreement with the prince's advisers, the fourth prince's advisers all agreed that only by putting Xiao Zhong in danger and then rescuing him could he gain Xiao Chong's respect.

"But there is one thing we must be on guard against, and that is to let the prince be one step ahead!"

A wily and scheming counselor said with deep conviction.

Before this person finished speaking, another person said: "The prince is indeed good at winning people's hearts, but His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince has a natural advantage, that is, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince also holds a position in the military, and has a natural affinity with warriors like Xiao Zhong. !”

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The next day, in the Chongde Hall, the fourth prince and the prince almost simultaneously presented a memorial demanding severe punishment for Xiao Chong.

"Father, I believe that Xiao Zhong bears a heavy responsibility this time! It would be unfair if he is not severely punished!"

Prince Ning Qing came out and demanded that Xiao Chong be severely punished in front of the civil and military officials of the court.