Fengcheng High-Speed Railway Station.
A high-speed train from the west arrived at its final destination in Fengcheng.
Chen Jiuyang slowly alighted from the high-speed train.
Returning by high-speed train, Chen Jiuyang had booked the entire business class carriage to himself, to avoid any unnecessary trouble.
Having gone to the 318 City alone, Chen Jiuyang also returned to Feng Province alone.
After getting off the high-speed train, he didn't alert anyone else.
"Young Master, welcome home."
Fang Bahua, dressed in a suit, was waiting to greet Chen Jiuyang at the high-speed railway station.
Chen Jiuyang smiled as he got into the car and asked, "Is everything well at home?"
Fang Bahua replied, "Everything is fine at home, everyone is waiting for Young Master to return."
Chen Jiuyang smiled and said, "Then let's go home."
As Fang Bahua drove, he said, "Congratulations to Young Master for his achievements in battle at the 318 City, and for raising the prestige of our Dragon Country's new King!"
Chen Jiuyang's trip to the 318 City not only saved King Gong but also quelled the chaos there. Longjing was discussing the conferment of rewards for King Qian, while the King of Daixuluo was not mentioned at all.
Before Chen Jiuyang left the 318 City, King Gong said that the reward for this endeavor should be two Golden Royal Decrees of King Qian.
Chen Jiuyang didn't pay much attention to this. He didn't know how to use these two Golden Royal Decrees if they were given to him, so he would just put them away for now.
Chen Jiuyang looked at the busy crowds outside the car. In his line of sight, there was already a hint of the New Year. Families were making cured meat and sausages, as well as preparing for the New Year. People who worked outside were also returning home with bags and packages for the holiday.
After driving for four hours, they arrived near Qingzhu Village in Ziyang County.
As Chen Jiuyang got out of the car, he saw a bustling construction site.
Chen Jiuyang asked in confusion, "What is this?"
Fang Bahua replied, "Young Master, you are now the Sixth King of our Dragon Country, and your royal residence cannot be inferior. After discussions between the Patriarch of the Chen family and several Princesses, more land was acquired around the original Marquis's mansion to build a royal palace."
Chen Jiuyang smiled slightly and said, "No wonder it's so lively."
Fang Bahua said, "Princess Xuan's family is funding the construction of Young Master's royal palace, while Young Master's ancestral family and Princess Han's family are providing materials and labor. The royal palace will be completed before the New Year."
Building a house requires laying the foundation, constructing the main structure, and then decorating it.
This would normally take at least several months.
However, with Chen Jiuyang's conferment as King, everyone mobilized their financial resources.
A large mansion with eight entrances and eight courtyards could be built within a month. The foundation would be laid by martial artists, and the construction would also be carried out by martial artists, working in three shifts, twenty-four hours a day, to ensure that the King Qian's residence was completed before the New Year.
As for the decoration and furnishings, they would be handled by the Chen family and the Han clan, two ancient families with long traditions, who would use their family fortunes to decorate it, making it no less impressive than the King Qian's residence in Longjing.
"What about these?" Chen Jiuyang pointed to dozens of other construction sites near Qingzhu Village.
Fang Bahua chuckled and said, "It was fine when Young Master was conferred Marquis, but after Young Master was conferred King, Qingzhu Village became a hot commodity. People are buying land nearby at high prices, wanting to build houses and become Young Master's neighbors."
"This plot of land and the residential area across the road have been bought at high prices. I heard that the residential area across the road has already been speculated to be as high as 100,000 per square meter."
"Heh heh," Chen Jiuyang found it amusing and said, "These people are truly adept at speculation."
To be able to live near the Sixth King of Dragon Country meant guaranteed safety. Who would dare to cause trouble in this area?
Not to mention other hidden benefits and advantages.
Construction of schools, opening of martial arts dojos, logistics for legions, and so much more.
Fang Bahua said, "In the past few days, many consortiums and businessmen have flocked to Ziyang County, preparing to establish factories and companies. Princess Xuan's previously low-priced land and assets have skyrocketed, and Princess Xuan is currently handling these asset matters within the county."
If a small county with limited resources could be considered as having many powerful figures, and being a Marquis was not a big deal, then the sudden emergence of a King in a small county, the Sixth King of Dragon Country, was like a true dragon ascending, bringing prosperity to everyone. Many wealthy individuals smelled business opportunities and immediately came to secure their positions.
"Princess Xian and Old Master Lin are handling matters in the officialdom. The population of Ziyang County is expected to surge in the future, and the economy will develop rapidly. Princess Xian, who comes from a scholarly family, has been approached by County Magistrate Hong Baichuan, who hopes Princess Xian will agree to expand Ziyang County by building ten more primary schools, middle schools, high schools, and vocational colleges."
"Fengcheng has also sent people down to prepare to build a university town in Ziyang County, establishing branches of good universities from Feng Province in Ziyang County."
"The Fengcheng Medical College has sent its principal and some senior leaders who hope that Young Master will build five Grade A tertiary hospitals in Ziyang County and appoint Young Master as an honorary dean."
"Many martial arts schools in Feng Province are preparing to relocate to Ziyang County and have requested Young Master's approval."
Currently, in the entire martial arts world of Feng Province, Chen Jiuyang was second to none.
"Furthermore, the Tianqi Legion and the Sharp Blade Legion have dispatched twenty-four thousand soldiers to be stationed in the Weiguang Forest and are building a military camp base. Two lieutenant generals are awaiting Young Master. Shu Mountain has sent two thousand disciples to join this legion, and Princess Han's family has also sent a thousand people to join this legion."
Chen Jiuyang: "..."
He hadn't expected so many matters to be handled upon his return to Feng Province. All the hustle and bustle in the world was for profit. The emergence of a King in Ziyang County was like a true dragon soaring, and with a King stationed in Ziyang County, the benefits were countless.
"Feng Province has approved a formal document to build a high-speed railway station in Ziyang County."
"Also, Young Master's royal palace emblem needs Young Master's confirmation. Several Princesses and the Patriarch of the Chen family have selected some emblems."
"Young Master's dedicated military helicopter has been prepared, and a specially made Hongqi sedan has also been prepared. They are temporarily stored in Princess Xian's manor."
Chen Jiuyang pondered, "If not necessary, there's no need to use the helicopter and the Hongqi sedan."
Fang Bahua smiled and said, "I know Young Master prefers to be low-key, so I didn't drive that Hongqi sedan this time."
Chen Jiuyang slowly nodded. He did not like to be ostentatious.
Chen Jiuyang returned to Ziyang County quietly. Despite his low-key arrival, within a few hours, the entire Ziyang County knew that King Qian had returned.
Countless dignitaries flocked to his presence.
County Magistrate Hong Baichuan was the first to pay his respects.
Hong Baichuan saw Chen Jiuyang sitting in the courtyard of a small house, chatting with his family. He adjusted his clothes, walked up solemnly, bowed, and said respectfully, "Congratulations to King Qian for his achievements in battle at the 318 City and for raising the prestige of our Dragon Country's new King. I pay my respects to King Qian!"
"Greetings to Princess Qian, greetings to Elder Qian, greetings to Madam Qian."
Previously, his conferment as Marquis could still be concealed from Chen Jianmin and Zhang Xiuzhen. However, the couple had witnessed the grand ceremony of his conferment as King in Longjing. Now, it was impossible to hide it. From ordinary citizens, they had suddenly become the parents of King Qian, and even the local officials had to treat them with utmost respect and courtesy. This made them feel both proud and somewhat overwhelmed.