Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 762: The Great Tang Warhorse Mission!

Chapter 762: The Great Tang Warhorse Mission!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

"Haha, how could that be? Look, haven't I prepared a nice gift for you?"

Wang Chong smiled, his palm opening to reveal two tear-shaped gilded agate earrings of exquisite craftsmanship.

Not long ago, Yang Hongchang had gifted Wang Chong some very high-quality agates. Wang Chong had found the best craftsman in the Western Regions and had him create this pair of earrings, which were a perfect gift for Huang Qian-er.

As expected, Huang Qian-er's lethal gaze immediately improved at the sight of the earrings.

With a cold snort and a savage glare, she took the gilded earrings.

"I've delivered the White-hoofed Shadow, so you can handle the rest."

Huang Qian-er dismounted and passed the reins to Wang Chong.

"Someone, bring Lady Qian-er inside to rest, and find a few maids to wait upon her," Wang Chong ordered as he took the reins.

Wushang was very far from the capital, with many nights being spent out in the open. For a girl like Huang Qian-er to be willing to rush from the capital to this place was very challenging, and though she hadn't said anything, Wang Chong couldn't help but sympathize.

After settling Huang Qian-er in, Wang Chong led the White-hoofed Shadow away.

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While Wang Chong was welcoming Huang Qian-er and his White-hoofed Shadow at his City of Steel, in the distant capital, an exceptionally intense debate was taking place in the Imperial Court.

"Ten million taels of gold? Are you joking? Where does the Imperial Court have so much gold to squander? And who knows if those people are trustworthy."

"That's right. The Imperial Court spends money like water. Feeding and paying an army of six to seven hundred thousand soldiers, and there's the pay for all the officials as well. Is there any place that isn't needing money? And don't we also need to save some money in case of a famine or flood?"

"If we spend all the money on the military, what will happen to the other areas?"

"And ten million taels of gold is n

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