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Qin Emperor knows very well that the Jin Kingdom is definitely not a benevolent nation and will not stop its invasion!
I also recalled an event from over a month ago, when the Jin Kingdom was already sharpening its knives and began mobilizing a large army towards my Song State.
Father, Emperor Hui, has always loved poetry and painting, and even more so beautiful women Beauty, yet he was so frightened that he fell seriously ill and lay powerless in bed!
Where is the demeanor of a ruler? He looks like an elderly man, and yet he is so timid that even ordinary soldiers would not be this scared.
Official Wu Min recommended Li Gang, and with Li Gang included, the War Faction rose again, gaining influence in the court.
Several strategies were proposed to eliminate the six treacherous ministers and their followers, restoring clarity to the court.
Of course, one of the strategies was to have the Crown Prince, which is myself, ascend to the Throne, allowing Father to become the Predecessor Emperor. This way, the country could become more stable and united, and thus stronger.
Having myself, a wise ruler, ascend to the Throne, indeed, Li Gang contributed significantly to this achievement and truly deserved his title.
Wu Min was also appointed as a High Official, having recommended several capable ministers of great use; however, he himself did not possess much talent—his merit lies in his recommendations!
After some contemplation, Qin Emperor awakened from his previous memories and looked down at the civil and military officials below, most of whom appeared astonished.
Li Gang was very pleased to see that his advice was accepted by the Sovereign, excitedly glancing at Qin Feng behind him. Everything was fine now; he felt greatly relieved!
Qin Feng was certainly happy as well; just moments ago, he was facing execution, with his head destined for the Jin people.
Now that he had saved his life, he was overjoyed as if he had just walked through the gates of hell, repeatedly bowing in gratitude to the emperor.
He also remembered the name Li Gang. When in Taiyuan, Taiyuan General Wang Bin had mentioned him; he is indeed a capable minister who can assist me.
As expected, he has been helpful; he is truly a loyal person. Although he is a Civil Official, he possesses the spirit and integrity of a General, showing no fear of the Jin Kingdom.
Surprisingly, he is only now holding the position of Tai Chang Shao Fu. Isn't he supposed to be a Chancellor soon? It should be coming soon.
The old man with a head full of white hair, Bai Shizhong, was not pleased. He had taken Wang Xiang's silver and was supposed to help him, but only at the cost of the life of his brother's killer!
How could he allow Qin Feng to go unscathed? His powerful relatives were not helping him; they treated him like an outsider, even less than an outsider.
More importantly, what was Wang Xiang worth? The real concern was the Jin Kingdom in the north, which had hundreds of thousands of iron cavalry. If they decided to march south, even the high walls of Tokyo might not hold.
He thought that by using Qin Feng's head, they could temporarily quell their anger and prevent them from continuing south. At worst, they could offer them a lot of silver to retreat.
He said, "Your Majesty, this cannot be! Qin Feng has committed a grave crime by disrupting the negotiations between the two countries. He cannot be rewarded; he must be dealt with. Otherwise, how can we make the common people submit to your authority?"
He appeared indignant for the emperor's sake, but it was really for his own selfish interests.
The Qin Emperor above also saw and heard this. This old man Bai Shizhong was truly cunning; he had a point but was actually hiding his own motives and did not respond.
Qin Feng sensed something was off and began to defend himself.
He said, "Although I disrupted the negotiations, I have also achieved several great feats. I shot and killed the Bandit father and son, flattened Heifeng Stronghold, killed tens of thousands of Jin soldiers, and eliminated the Black Market Boss. These achievements are all documented."
"Even if there is no reward, it should not be a major offense; my merits and faults balance each other out."
The wise Qin Emperor also recalled that while discussing how to deal with Qin Feng, they had overlooked his contributions in killing tens of thousands of Jin soldiers and achieving several victories.
He had already reviewed the memorials sent by Wang Bin's eight hundred flying cavalry. One was from the Jin Kingdom, arrogant and overbearing—like a vicious wolf that couldn't be tamed; it was unbearable!
The other memorial documented Qin Feng's contributions and praised him highly as a capable commander who could lead troops. His achievements were noted; they were not insignificant but rather moderate merits!
He no longer intended to punish him and began to think about what official position would be appropriate to match his extraordinary martial skills.
Of course, Bai Shizhong and others were dissatisfied. The most important thing for them was to take his head to negotiate with the Jin people, but now that seemed like the best option.
The argument continued, and Qin Feng must be executed! Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain to Jin Kingdom, which would surely launch a large-scale invasion.
Li Gang felt that these people were like dogs raised by Jin Kingdom, only knowing how to speak for Jin Kingdom without any regard for the interests of Great Song. They were truly worthless, greedy fools.
Especially Bai Shizhong, who at his age should be seeking a good reputation but only sought personal gain at the expense of the country.
Unable to bear it any longer, he spat on the ground at Bai Shizhong's feet, feeling much better afterward.
The people around were dumbfounded; after all, Bai Shizhong was the current Left Chancellor! He was the top Civil Official under the emperor.
The Junior Minister Li Gang, though only a fourth-rank official, was disrespectful to this High Official. This was bound to lead to trouble!
Bai Shizhong was furious, like a mad old dog, charging at Li Gang with his fist raised, ready to strike.
He shouted, "You useless Li Gang, how dare you spit on me? Today I will cripple you and make it so you can't open your mouth to speak again!"
The Qin Emperor, wearing a Golden Dragon Robe, also witnessed this scene. The court was becoming increasingly chaotic, resembling a marketplace brawl. Especially with Bai Shizhong acting so arrogantly due to his age.
He shouted loudly, "Stop it, Bai Shizhong! How dare you fight in court? Do you not see me as your emperor? If you continue, I will punish you with a hundred strokes of the cane and send you back crawling!"
Although Bai Shizhong heard him, he still moved forward, unable to swallow his anger at such disrespect.
Of course, he was stopped by those from the Peace Faction, who could not allow him to act that way. He had no choice but to relent and stood there with his head down like an old dog.
Seeing that things had calmed down below, the Qin Emperor pretended not to notice and spoke up.
"Qin Feng, listen carefully. I appoint you as Military Commander, holding a fifth-rank position. Your previous office is hereby annulled. You will be the second-in-command of the Tokyo Imperial Guard Cavalry. From now on, be ready at all times. Thank you for your service!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng was momentarily stunned but quickly understood that he would not be held accountable for his past mistakes. After all, he had done nothing wrong and had even been promoted to a High Official!
This is no longer the powerless Civil Official of the past; this is a powerful Military Official, a Fifth-Rank Official, who also commands the Cavalry of the Imperial Guard. It's quite impressive and exactly what he desired.
He hurriedly bent his body down, kneeling on both knees to bow and express gratitude to the Emperor.
Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan must be even more dissatisfied! Not only was he spared from death, but he was also promoted to such a high position.
This is a Fifth-Rank Official, a Military Official position, and he actually commands the forces of the Tokyo Cavalry, which is extraordinary.
It is destined for him to become an adversary and a member of the War Faction. He began to dance around in excitement, appearing somewhat flustered as he continued to celebrate.
Then, the Qin Emperor's murderous gaze fell directly on Bai Shizhong and the others, making his intentions very clear.
Those individuals became quiet, like children about to be punished, not uttering a word.
Sitting on the dragon throne made of Pure Gold, the Qin Emperor felt overwhelmed. Since ascending to the Throne over a month ago, he had not experienced a moment of ease. It was either matters of state or conflicts among these officials—truly bothersome.
He no longer wished to discuss military affairs. Handling Qin Feng's situation was already quite an achievement; further discussions could wait until tomorrow.
He said, "The Morning Court is adjourned; Your Excellencies may return! We will continue with the Morning Court tomorrow."
He slowly stood up from the Pure Gold dragon throne, waved his sleeve, and headed towards his palace.
He couldn't help but think that while people believe being an emperor is easy, it is actually quite difficult. It is easy to be a tyrant; however, becoming a wise ruler is truly harder than climbing to the heavens!
Since becoming emperor over a month ago, the wars in the north have been relentless. The armies of the Jin Kingdom have continuously attacked, with intermittent assaults that have caused great concern!
The Chief Eunuch, dressed in dark palace attire, did not immediately follow but addressed the Ministers below.
"The Morning Court is adjourned; Ministers may return! We will continue with the Morning Court tomorrow."
He turned around and followed the Emperor, along with the guards and palace maids.
Led by Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan, the Peace Faction was dissatisfied, but there was nothing they could do; the Emperor's decree had been issued and could not be revoked. They had truly shot themselves in the foot!
If they had known that the Emperor would grant him such a high position as Military Commander of the Tokyo Imperial Guard Cavalry, they should have included him in the Peace Faction. What a pity.
He also spoke harshly to Li Gang, implying that he should wait for retribution; he would deal with him sooner or later! Don't get too proud! How dare he spit on me!
Li Gang naturally looked down on them, considering most of them to be parasites of the court! It wasn't just a matter of spitting; if he truly wanted to eliminate them, then the court would be clear, and the country would become strong.
The civil and military officials gradually retreated! Most had expressions of surprise and panic, while a few were pleased and relieved.
Qin Feng also followed Li Gang and the others outside, discussing their understanding of the Northern War, feeling a sense of camaraderie.
They all believed it was necessary to resist the Jurchens with all their might; this would definitely be a months-long war.
Wang Bin was acquainted with Li Gang, so when they mentioned Wang Bin, they conversed very well. Although he was a Civil Official, he had a patriotic heart and wished he could take up a broadsword and rush to the battlefield to fight fiercely against the enemy.
Li Gang was tall and robust; although he was a Civil Official, he possessed the spirit and ambition of a General. Naturally, he held great admiration for him, having appointed him as Military Commander, but he was also a Military Official with real power.
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