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  This was Chen Yuan's first time doing such an intimate gesture in front of everyone with Hu Jing, although the three people already knew about their relationship, but Hu Jing still blushed instantly.

  Chen Yuan continued looking around: "Ah Mu, take the workers and renovate this place over the next few days. Remember, no more than ten days. After ten days, I'll be moving in to live here."

  "Ah Mu nodded heavily: 'Hmm, don't worry, boss.'"

  Chen Yuan asked Pang Xi: "Have you told Xiao Su about our business?"

  Pang Xi took a step forward: "He said he's very interested, but his injury hasn't healed yet. He said once it heals, he'll come visit."

  Chen Yuan's mouth curled up into a smile: "No need, we'll go visit him together later and settle the remaining payment. We need the money."

  Pang Xi nodded: "It's true, the news from Yelü Niegulu is that the land has been negotiated and only needs to be paid for. However, we've spent all our money on this house. Even if we settle the goods payment, it won't be enough to buy the land, there's a big difference in between."

  Chen Yuan didn't mind at all: "It doesn't matter, go find Wang Lun first and ask him for some money. He's our partner, can't just put in effort without putting in money. Also, has the money borrowed from Yelü Niegulu and the princess arrived?"

  Pang Xi shook his head: "Not yet, it seems I'll have to go borrow it myself."

  Chen Yuansighed: "Then I'll go on a trip, to be honest, I really don't want to borrow money from that princess."

  He had already made up his mind to deceive her, and if he were to swindle her money as well, it would seem a bit too unscrupulous. However, there was no other way out; since she voluntarily offered it without him asking, he couldn't blame himself for this.

  This sentence sounds sweet in Hu Jing's ears, but it has another meaning. She thinks that Chen Yuan may not want to have too much to do with the princess, so when he needs money urgently now, he is also unwilling to borrow from the princess. Is she really being overly suspicious these days?

  Thinking of this, Hu Jing couldn't help but feel a little guilty, and she gently pulled Chen Yuan's arm with her hand. Chen Yuan turned his head, saw her hesitant expression, immediately understood the meaning, and whispered in Hu Jing's ear: "My butt is not healed yet."

  Hu Jing was greatly embarrassed and lightly hit Chen Yuan: "What are you thinking!"

  The amount borrowed by Yelü Nügu from Chen Yuan can be seen, and Yelü Nügu really attaches great importance to Chen Yuan. In order to win him over, he spared no effort.

  A whole box full of gold, worth over a thousand taels. This sum of money was enough for Chen Yuan to start any business in Yelü Niegulu's eyes.

  "Brother Chen, it took several days to prepare this money, I don't know if you've been anxious from waiting? Little Wang thinks that this amount of money should be enough for Brother Chen's use, and there shouldn't be a need to borrow from others again, right?"

  Yelü Niegulu is right, if it's really for doing business, this amount of money would be enough. However, Chen Yuan's purpose for financing isn't for doing business, so even if Yelü Niegulu gives him another box, he will still finance.

  "Ha ha, the Ninth Prince may not know that this time I plan to stay in Liao country for a long time. The more money I can raise, the bigger my business will be. In the future, if there's any trouble with the business, I hope the Ninth Prince can take care of me."

  It is said that Chen Yuan plans to do business in Liao for a long time, and Yelü Niegulu is extremely happy. At first, his plan was that if Chen Yuan did not agree to surrender to him, he would immediately take action and kill him, absolutely not allowing such a person to return to the Song Dynasty.

  Now he won't return to the Song Dynasty himself, so there are plenty of opportunities to win him over. It's a pity to kill such a talented person.

  Yelü Nügu said, "Brother Chen, rest assured. As long as I'm still here, you can do whatever you want safely. It's just that Little Wang is a bit worried - with someone like Brother Chen who has to attend the palace to study with the crown prince, will there be time to take care of business?"

  Chen Yuan said with a relaxed tone, "This is no big deal. As long as I come up with the plan and let everyone below me handle their respective tasks, it'll be fine. By the way, Ninth Prince, what's the situation with Yelü Chubao?"

  Yelü Niegulu shook his head and let out a sigh.

  Chen Yuan hastily leaned over: "What's wrong, is there trouble?"

  He still hoped that Yelü Nigulu would speak for him in the court, but now that both sides were getting closer, if something unexpected happened to Yelü Nigulu, wouldn't all his previous efforts be in vain?

  Yelü Nu said immediately: "It's all right, it's just that the Emperor seems to have forgotten about the dispute between us, and hasn't mentioned it on the court these past few days."

  Chen Yuan understood that Liao Xingzong was trying to drag out the matter, and in doing so, had subtly resolved an issue that could have led to a fierce struggle at court.

  However, what Liao Xingzong thought was apparently a bit too wishful thinking.

  Chen Yuan said with a smile: "No need to mention it, at least I think that in that matter, the Ninth Prince also had no leg to stand on."

  Yelü Nieru shook his head: "Brother Chen, you don't know that although our Great Liao seems powerful now, it's actually in a state of crisis. If we don't change our ways immediately, dragging on will bring no benefits to us. I know this time we don't have the upper hand, but as long as there's a chance for a decisive battle, we absolutely won't give up."

  Chen Yuan was suddenly enlightened: "Oh, so to speak, as long as the Ninth Prince is established as the Crown Prince, this matter can be considered a victory for them. The Emperor's current silence may be because he feels there is no guarantee of winning."

  Yelü Niegulu did not mention this matter again, he knew that the opportunity had already been lost, and if he wanted to become the crown prince, he could only wait for the next opportunity. When would the next opportunity come? He didn't know either.

  "Brother Chen, I also heard some rumors outside about our reform. I want to know why they say we are causing trouble when we are thinking for the sake of Liao State and its people? Is it because our plan is wrong?" Yelü Nu'er asked this question, waiting for Chen Yuan's response.

  This is a signal. If Chen Yuan answers and his answer is sincere, then from now on he will be one of us.

  Chen Yuan said, "I think the emperor is too impatient. This kind of reform is a big deal, how can it be done in one go? It's better to do a small experiment in a smaller area first, if everyone can see the benefits, it will be smoother than implementing it in Yanjing."

  This is the reform starting plan of Comrade Deng Xiaoping, the General Designer of the 21st century. When it's not certain whether something will work, take that small fishing village in Shenzhen as a trial. If it succeeds, everyone will be overjoyed and all opponents will be silenced.

  Failed, originally poor and had no pants to wear small fishing village will not be poorer than anywhere else.

  But at this time, this method was unthinkable for these reformers of Liao State.

  As soon as Chen Yuan's words fell, a person suddenly came in from outside and said: "This statement is different, the way of changing the law has been from top to bottom since ancient times. If it starts from a small place, can it have the effect of changing the entire imperial court?"

  Chen Yuan took a look and it was actually Emperor Xingzong of Liao! He hastily knelt down with Yelü Nechu together: "We have seen the emperor!"

  Chen Yuan continued: "The humble opinion of a minor official, I beg Your Majesty not to take offense!"

  Liao Xingzong smiled slightly, and the expression on his face suddenly changed to a warm one: "Alas, I also occasionally hear words, this is not the imperial court, how can you say only half of it? You should know that in our Liao country, this will be looked down upon!"

  Chen Yuan didn't say anything else, but his mind was busy sorting out his thoughts. Should he reveal the plan designed by Deng Zong? If he did, it would likely gain him recognition from Liao Xingzong and help him gain a voice in the imperial court.

  But there is no record of the successful reform of Liao in history books. What if one helps Liao to successfully reform and become rich and powerful, and then they turn around and destroy the Song Dynasty? Wouldn't that make oneself a sinner for all eternity?

  At the moment of hesitation, Liao Xingzong had already said: "As for the matter of changing the law, I don't quite understand it either. A good law, why can't it be changed? Chen Shimei, you can speak your mind boldly, there are no outsiders here, let's discuss it."

  At this time, Yelü Zhongyuan also came in from outside: "I didn't know the emperor was arriving, and I'm afraid I've been remiss in welcoming him from afar. I hope the emperor will forgive me!"

  Liao Xingzong waved his hand to let him get up: "Imperial brother, no need for too much courtesy. This time I came just to find Xiaojiu, but unexpectedly heard that they were discussing reform matters. Chen Shimao, continue speaking."

  Chen Yuan thought for a moment, and realized that he only knew the surface of Deng's design. He said, "I'm just a humble commoner, I don't mean to slander the government. I hope Your Majesty won't take offense."

  Liao Xingzong said: "Hmm, in private conversation, I just want to listen to the opinions, don't worry then."

  Chen Yuan started talking: "In my humble opinion, since we want to change the law, there will definitely be resistance. We should first think about how to change it. If there is no way to change it, then even the best law is useless."

  Three people in the room nodded simultaneously. Liao Xingzong said, "That makes sense! I've been thinking that it's probably those policies that are no good, but I never thought of this problem."

  Chen Yuan, relying on his understanding of Deng's grand blueprint, said: "Since the key is to change, why are we so insistent on doing it from top to bottom? We can choose a few insignificant places to try out the new method first. If the new method works and those places become rich, it will naturally shut up the opponents and gain more people's support. Even if it doesn't work, it doesn't matter, at least it won't shake the imperial court..."

  Chen Yuan spoke for a whole hour, and the room was quiet. At first, Liao Xingzong occasionally interrupted him, but later he became a listener. Until Chen Yuan thought that he couldn't say too much, and just touched on the point that Liao Xingzong didn't understand, really making him change his mind, things were indeed a bit troublesome.

  "Your Majesty, this is just a humble opinion of a minor official, and it has not been carefully considered. If there are any inaccuracies, I hope Your Majesty will not hold me accountable."

  Liao Xingzong patted Chen Yuan's shoulder: "We Song people have a saying, 'Listening to one speech from the monarch is better than reading ten years of books!' Today, I, the humble ruler, have learned something new, haha!"

  Chen Yuan finished speaking and suddenly discovered the beads of sweat on his forehead, earlier he had been chatting with Liao Xingzong all along and this had certainly deepened his impression of himself.

  On the bright side, this might be beneficial for oneself to quickly enter into contact with the power core of Liao State and complete one's mission.

  On the other hand, it caught the attention of Liao Xingzong, and he had to be doubly careful from then on.

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