Chapter 7: Gratitude and Power

Shen Zhong was dismissed from his post.

Ye Qi thus became the new commander of the Jinyiwei Zhenfu Division.

The Queen Mother didn't even give Ye Qi a chance to refuse.

The Queen Mother hastily ended today's court meeting on the grounds of feeling unwell.

After all the ministers left, the little emperor walked up to Ye Qi with happy steps.

"Congratulations, Commander~"

"Oh? Just congratulations, no reward?"

"Reward? What reward do you want?" Zhan Doudou pouted, which was actually quite cute.

Ye Qi didn't say anything, and their faces got closer and closer.

We were about to kiss him.

Haitang Duoduo on the side coughed twice: "Please pay attention, this is the court."

Zhan Doudou shyly took a few steps back, then ran away pulling Haitang Duoduo.

Ye Qi, on the other hand, came to the Jinyiwei Zhenfu Division.

Responsible for taking over Shenzhong's business.

Shen Zhong was also in the Pacification Office, packing his luggage.

As Shen Zhong packed up, he joked, "I never thought that a nobody two years ago would become a general, and now he has taken over my position as the commander of the Imperial Guard. It's really absurd to think about it!"

Ye Qi chuckled: "There is a saying that goes, things change over time. Considering Mr. Shen Zhong's dedication to the country and the people, why don't you work for me?"

"To work for you? I can't stand that kind of humiliation."

"I won't insult you, so how can you say you are humiliated? You have made many enemies in the court, and there is no possibility of turning things around. You might as well work for me, otherwise the livelihood of your family will be a problem. Could it be that Lord Shen wants to work as a porter at the port? You won't make much money even if you work like a cow or a horse."

In Ye Qi's opinion, although Shen Zhong is cruel, ruthless, arrogant and rude, this is his original character.

However, he has always adhered to morality in his heart, and has been worthy of his country in public and his family in private.

It's a pity to be a civilian.

Shen Zhong thought about it and felt that what Ye Qi said made sense.

He has now been removed from his official position and has lost his salary, and neither the Empress Dowager nor the young Emperor accepts him.

How to support a family of all ages?
"I wonder what General Ye wants Shen to do!?"

"So you agree to work for me?"

"We need to see what we are supposed to do first. If it's just odd jobs, there's no point in saying more." Shen Zhong said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Ye Qi patted Shen Zhong's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Lord Shen. I still see your talent. Even though the Queen Mother and the young emperor don't value you, I will still value you. So, help me manage the affairs of the Jinyiwei, and notify me if there are any important decisions. As for the salary, I'll give you half. What do you think?"

To be honest, it would take Ye Qi several months to take over the important task of managing the Imperial Guard.

The Jinyiwei was equivalent to the Supervisory Office of Nanqing. It was huge in scale and involved all aspects of the country.

It's okay to let Ye Qi fight in wars, but it's really a headache to let him manage internal affairs.

Besides, Ye Qi doesn’t need that little bit of salary at all.

Since Shen Zhong has the ability, let him help me.

With Shen Zhong's help, Ye Qi only needed to send someone to monitor Shen Zhong immediately.

If he were put in charge of the entire Jinyiwei, there would be more people to monitor, and a large number of them would have to be replaced, and there would not be enough manpower and energy.

After experiencing this unexpected change in the court, Shen Zhong's arrogance has been completely worn away.

Hearing what Ye Qi said, Shen Zhong was very shocked: "General Ye, this..."

"Hey~ It's nothing. I am impressed by Lord Shen's talent. Could it be that you don't want to work for Da Qi?"

Shen Zhong knelt on the ground and said, "It is my lifelong wish to serve Da Qi, but General Ye thinks so highly of me that I feel ashamed!"

"Please stand up quickly. As long as Lord Shen agrees to help me, I will naturally deal with the Queen Mother and the little emperor. Moreover, I will find a way to rescue your sister Shen Wan'er. What do you think, Lord Shen?" Shen Zhong knelt on the ground again after hearing this: "General Ye is so kind and virtuous. I have no way to repay you. From now on, I am willing to be at your disposal!"

Ye Qi is both kind and powerful.

She took Shen Zhong in when he was in the most difficult time and promised to rescue her sister.

Shen Zhong is now extremely grateful to Ye Qi and is devoted to him.

Ye Qi still cherishes talents very much.

"Wang Jian, send someone to secretly monitor Shen Zhong. If he makes any unusual movements, notify me at any time."

"As you command, my lord!"

At the same time, Ye received the news from the Queen Mother.

"What? Ye Qi asked Shen Zhong to help manage the Jinyiwei?" The Queen Mother was incredulous.

Zhan Doudou was also very confused and wondered what Ye Qi was trying to do.

"Mother, the commander of the Royal Guard has a heavy workload, so it's understandable that Ye Qi asked Shen Zhong to help manage it. Anyway, Shen Zhong has no official position and no real power now. He is just like General Ye's housekeeper. Mother, don't worry!"

The Queen Mother sighed: "Shen Zhong's minions have all been cleared out. I'm not worried about Shen Zhong, I just can't guess what Ye Qi is thinking."

Now that the real power is in Ye Qi's hands, she is not worried about Shen Zhong, but Ye Qi.

Rumor has it that Ye Qi's 1000 Great Snow Dragon Riders are equivalent to 5000 elite cavalry.

If Ye Qi really wanted to rebel, he could only seek help from Grand Master Ku He.

The Queen Mother trusts Ye Qi for now, and letting him be the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is also a way to give him a sweet treat and make him loyal to Da Qi.

Ye Qi also understood this point.

The next day, Uesugi Tora came to the Jinyiwei in a threatening manner.

"Commander Ye, you asked Shen Zhong to help you manage the Jinyiwei. Is this true?"

Ye Qi knew that Uesugi Tora would definitely come.

"General Shangshan Hu, the Jinyiwei has many affairs to deal with, and I don't have a suitable candidate around me. I can only ask Shen Zhong to help take care of it first."

"But you promised me, godfather Sean!"

"Do you think Shen Zhong still needs to attack your adoptive father? I want you to promise that if he has the idea of ​​attacking your adoptive father, I will kill him immediately. What do you think, General Uesugi Tiger? "

Shangshanhu nodded: "Everything is up to Commander Ye!"

Uesugi Tora came here this time just to get an answer.

Wait until Uesugi Tiger leaves.

Shen Zhong walked out from behind the door.

"Sir, what did you just say about Sean?"

"When Yan Bingyun is captured, Northern Qi will send someone to exchange with him, and that person is Sean." Ye Qi said.

Shen Zhong thought for a while with a serious expression: "Sir, can you predict the future?"

Ye Qi laughed: "It's just a hunch. Do you think Sean's return alive will have any impact on the situation in Northern Qi?"

"It has a huge impact, and there are many interests involved. Now the entire Northern Qi doesn't want Sean to come back."

Ye Qi shook his head: "Poor Xiao En, for Da Qi, he was imprisoned by Chen Pingping for twenty years, and in the end his family didn't want him to come back. What a miserable guy."

"Sir, do you need to kill Sean?" Shen Zhong asked tentatively.

"Why kill him? I have already promised General Shangshan Hu that when Nanqing goes to Northern Qi as an envoy, you will send someone to secretly kidnap Xiao En, inform Shangshan Hu, and jointly stage a drama to send him to a remote village to retire."

"What if he doesn't want to?"

"It's not up to him." Ye Qi sneered.

"My subordinate understands!"

(End of this chapter)