Yellow Cliff Pass.
General Military Headquarters.
The moment the news of the assassination of the Commander of Ji Province, Zhu Ke, spread, Qi Jin had urgently gathered all the generals of the Qi Family Army.
Outside the meeting hall.
Qi Jin's loyal and brave retinue stood guard 300 steps away.
Inside, the atmosphere was very depressing.
When Qi Jin's sharp gaze swept across them, all the generals lowered their heads, not daring to meet Qi Jin's gaze.
Pa!
At a certain moment, Qi Jin slammed the marshal's table and stood up angrily.""Bastard! Do you know what you've done and what kind of consequences you'll bring to the Qi Family's Army?”
"You dare to attack an official appointed by the Imperial Court. Is it possible that one day, when I, Qi Jin, am unable to give you the benefits you want, you will also attack me?”
"Milord, we dare not."
"Milord, it wasn't us. We didn't have the time to act.”
……
The group of generals stood up and explained in a panic.
"My lord." At this moment, Ye Bangrong, who had been absent, came back in a hurry."There's news from Ji County. Xu Xin brought all the hereditary officials out of the city in a hurry, and it seems like they're heading in the direction of Taiping Village.”
"It's not difficult to guess that Xu Xin and the others should have gone to explain their loyalty to Zhu Ke. This subordinate is worried that they will soon join forces.”
Humph!
Qi Jin snorted coldly and swept his gaze across the crowd."See, this is what you did! The Qi Family's Army is already in a difficult situation. Because of you, our situation will become even more difficult!”
"Do you know what it means to the Qi Family Army if the hereditary officials join hands with Zhu Ke?”
"The hereditary officials are backed by high officials of the Imperial Court, and Zhu Ke is about to become the second military power in Ji Province that is not weaker than the Qi Family's Army. One has connections with the Imperial Court, and the other has a saber.”
"Milord, strike first!"
"Yes, Milord struck first!"
……
One of the generals looked at Qi Jin with a vicious expression.
When Qi Jin saw this scene, he felt extremely disappointed and despaired. He glared sharply at the person who was shouting about attacking first."Foolish! Why do you think Zhu Ke rushed back to Taiping Village?”
"Do you really think he believes that the Qi Family's Army of Peace Stronghold can protect him?”
"No, he believes in the elites of the Ye He Tribe who have come here because of their reputation! His new wife, Ye He's Wan Qi!"
"It's better to strike first. Do you have the confidence to deal with the elite cavalry of Ye He's tribe?”
Everyone lowered their heads in silence.
Qi Jin grunted in disappointment. He was too lazy to waste his breath and said bluntly,"I sent troops to Taiping Stronghold to hint to Zhu Ke that a life and death struggle is not good for anyone.”
"But regarding Zhu Ke's assassination, even if you didn't do anything, you were secretly prepared. Once Zhu Ke finds out, the Qi Family Army won't be able to explain themselves even if they jump into the Yellow River.”
"Xu Xin and the others went to Peace Stronghold in a hurry at this time. You should know what their purpose is, right?”
"Therefore, this matter must be quickly resolved before Zhu Ke completely sides with Xu Xin and the others.”
"Otherwise, Zhu Ke will completely side with those people. With their hatred for us and the support of the Imperial Court, we will definitely die without a burial place in the future!”
"Therefore, we must first make clear to Zhu Ke that the Qi Family Army is willing to cooperate with the Wei Commander to re-measure the Wei territory.”
The generals looked at each other and nodded silently in agreement.
Under such circumstances, if he still firmly opposed it and did not take out an attitude to prove that he had nothing to do with Zhu Ke's assassination, it would probably be unreasonable.
Qi Jin nodded and continued,"In addition, the Qi Family Army needs to be reorganized to appease Zhu Ke.”
"Generals of all levels must choose between a position in the Guard Office and a position in the army. They will be removed from the Qi Family Army and receive a portion of the hereditary position in the Guard Office.”
"To choose a position in the army, you must voluntarily give up your position in the Wei Bureau. From now on, you must be loyal to the country and make contributions in the army!”
All the generals looked up at Qi Jin in shock.
No one had expected Qi Jin to take the opportunity to force everyone to choose between the two.
Lou Dayou looked at everyone's indignant faces and said seriously,"Don't tell me you think that by allowing Zhu Ke to re-measure the land, this matter can be fooled. If you want Zhu Ke to be appeased, we have to show our sincerity.”
" His Excellency has given you a choice. You can't have both fish and bear's paw, but His Excellency can only do so much. The Qi Family's Army is already in a dangerous situation now. At least, no one will die from the rich, idle people, and meritorious service in the army. Everyone has a future.”
"But General Lou, we didn't do this at all!”
"Yes, it's very likely that it was done by Xu Xin and those pigs and dogs!”
"Will the Imperial Court listen to our explanation? Didn't you prepare? Are you sure that Zhu Ke won't find out about your little tricks in private? Is there any use in saying this now?" "Ever since Zhu Ke was assassinated, the Qi Family's Army has been the prime suspect," Ye Bangrong retorted angrily.”
"Think about it. How many threatening and sarcastic words have you said in front of Zhu Ke? At this time, these vicious words have become the best evidence to prove that our Qi Family's Army is strong. Now, the entire Qi Family's Army has been implicated by you bastards!”
Ye Bangrong cursed and immediately suppressed his arrogance.
The group of generals lowered their heads in embarrassment.
" Alright, I know that it's difficult for all of you to make this decision. All of you can go back and think about it carefully. Even if it's not for the Qi Family Army, we still have to plan for our own future. I'm afraid that this matter won't be so easy to fool. All of you can go back and think about it carefully. During this period of time, I'll go to Peace Stronghold to discuss with Zhu Ke and sound him out.”Qi Jin's tone became bleak as he waved his hand to send the person away.
When there were only three people left in the meeting hall, Qi Jin sighed."It's time to reorganize. If we don't reorganize soon, the Qi Family's Army will really be finished!”
Qi Jin felt a lingering fear just thinking about it.
In their original plan, Zhu Ke's assassination was indeed planned, but they had directed and acted it out for the court to see.
However, Qi Jin soon realized that the generals in the army had already made preparations in private. In a moment of desperation, they could only put on this show in advance.
The actions of the Qi Family Army's general made Qi Jin feel a lingering fear, but he also understood that the reorganization was imperative.
Lou Dayou forced a smile and comforted him." We've already started. I believe it will get better and better in the future. Now, it depends on the reaction of the imperial court."”
"Milord, hurry to Peace Stronghold.”
"The one thousand elites that we sent over are the bargaining chips that nephew Zhu Ke used to suppress Ye He's tribe. At this time, Zhu Ke probably can't command one thousand elites.”
"Things will be different if Milord goes. Leave this place to me.”
Qi Jin was silent for a moment before he smiled in a relaxed manner." Uncle Bangrong will go with you. I'll leave this place to Uncle Dayou. Also, write a memorial in my name and send it to the imperial court as soon as possible. The core of the memorial is that the Qi Family's Army must take a firm stance on the assassination of the Commander and express that we must investigate it and find the real culprit!”
"Presumably, with the memorials of Xu Xin and the others, there will be an unexpected effect!”Ye Bangrong smiled.
Haha...
Then, the three of them laughed heartily.
They were happy to be able to acknowledge Zhu Ke as their nephew.
Now, Zhu Ke had killed three birds with one stone, and his goal of reorganizing the Qi Family Army had been achieved!
Reorganize the army!
The next step was to steal the weapon!
The last step was to reorganize the guards and raise food and pay!
The three goals were linked together in the entire plan.
He had made full use of the contradictions between the regions, the central government, and the central government!
The younger generation was formidable!
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