At dusk, Lin Muyu returned to Ze Tian Palace to discuss with Qin Yin about the legislation to ban human trafficking and to get a free meal. As this matter was too serious, Qin Yin called Feng Jixing, Tang Xiaoxi, and Qin Yan over as well. At night, everyone sat around the table. In the rising steam, the pot of pork and potatoes was giving off an alluring aroma.
Feng Jixing frowned and said, "If we ban human trafficking, the implications will be huge. The female slave market in Lanyan City can bring in at least 100 million gold coins every year, and all the brothels are infiltrated by the wealth of the officials. It can be said that a slight move in one part will affect the whole body. As far as I know, there are more than 40 restaurants in Officer's Alley alone that operate this kind of business. They have trained a large number of singers and dancers and are waiting for the highest price. Among these 40 restaurants, at least 10 are opened by the generals and civil officials of the Prince of Cloud Zhong's Mansion, and most of the others are opened by the important officials of the imperial court. There are three departments and six ministries, and almost no one can escape. Even the Minister of History and the Minister of Revenue have opened several restaurants that trade singers. This matter … it's better to think about it at length, otherwise I'm afraid it will arouse public anger."
Lin Muyu nodded and thought for a while, then said, "I know this matter has a lot of implications, so I dare not act rashly. Otherwise, I would directly dispatch the Longdan Army Camp to arrest them. But this matter has to be changed."
"Boy, you are still thinking about the system of female camp?" Feng Jixing chuckled.
"That's right."
Lin Muyu said, "The soldiers of the Imperial Army are all professional soldiers. Since they are professional soldiers, they should not use female camp to stimulate their combat effectiveness. I don't know if Brother Feng still remembers, but it's not the first time that the Imperial Army's mobility and morale were affected by the existence of female camp. Many middle and low-level officers lost their fighting spirit after having female camp. When retreating and marching, the overall marching speed was also slowed down because of the female camp. Otherwise, the 20,000 Iron Blade Army cavalry would not have been chased by 3,000 Armor Demons and lost more than half of them."
"I agree with Mu's opinion."
Tang Xiaoxi, who was sitting beside Qin Yin, smiled and said, "There shouldn't be female soldiers in the Empire's army in the first place. We're not some barbaric tribe army that needs women to motivate us. Now that the Empire has a complete reward system, there's no longer a need for female soldiers to exist."
The commander of the imperial guards, Qin Yan, ate a piece of meat and did not even have time to wipe his mouth before saying, "I also agree with Big Brother's view!"
Qin Yin nodded. "Since we're more or less on the same page, and I think the time is ripe, I'll issue an edict tomorrow morning to abolish the barracks mistress system. All barracks mistresses of the empire will be given ten Jin Yin coins each."
"Just abolishing the concubine system is not enough."
Lin Muyu said, "We still need to customize a punishment system for human trafficking. Those who forcefully abduct women and sell them as slaves will be killed. Those who forcefully abduct women and forcibly take them as wives will be whipped fifty times and fined five Jin Yin coins. Other than those who voluntarily sign the contract to sell themselves, anyone who forcefully buys and sells women will be punished severely. Only this way can we make the law clear and change the bad habits that have persisted for ten thousand years in the Qin Empire."
On the side, Shangguan Jingyue, who was serving everyone at the back, lightly bowed and said with a smile, "Jingyue represents all the women in the world to thank Commander Yu's great kindness. Your Highness, can Jingyue write this set of laws for you?"
"Mn."
Qin Yin nodded. "Then Jingyue can go busy yourself. There's no need for you to serve here."
"Yes, this servant will take her leave."
Shangguan Jingyue slowly retreated in a natural and unrestrained manner. Seeing this, Qin Yan and Feng Jixing couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded. Qin Yin was already a great beauty, and the female official by her side was actually such a natural beauty. It was too precious.
Lin Muyu seemed to have noticed something and couldn't help but smile. "Big Brother Feng, I'm 27 years old this year. Logically speaking, you're older than me by five years, so you'll be 33 years old this year. You're still unmarried. Don't tell me you won't consider it? In my opinion … this female official Shangguan Jingyue is virtuous and treats people gently. She's a good candidate. Moreover, Big Brother Feng, you … "
"Uh, Yu, let's talk about the concubine." Feng Jixing's face was a little flushed as he said, "I'm not worthy of her."
"How can that be?"
Tang Xiaoxi smiled with her dimples. "Big Brother Feng, as one of the Empire's commanders, is well-versed in both the pen and the sword. Your appearance is also passable. Even if Jingyue's background isn't bad, she's still only a personal female official. How can you not be worthy of her?"
"I …"
When it came to getting serious, Feng Jixing was a little timid. He lowered his head and drank the wine in one gulp. His eyes had a touch of melancholy as he said, "Feng Jixing is a sinner. I carry the souls of 30,000 brothers on my back. As long as the Yihe Nation is not destroyed and Ji Yao is not dead, I, Feng Jixing, am not worthy of marrying a wife. So … forget it. I've only been suffering all these years. I don't want her to suffer with me."
Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi were startled and went silent. Everyone knew what Feng Jixing was shouldering. This was something that no one was willing to mention. Feng Jixing, because of his own kindness, buried the lives of 30,000 Imperial Guards. This was a knot that he would never be able to untie in his life. Actually, no matter how many enemies he killed, even if he really destroyed the Yihe Nation, with Feng Jixing's personality, he would never be able to let go of it. This kind of guilt would accompany him for the rest of his life.
Lin Muyu used a spoon to stir the soup pot. The boar meat and potatoes slowly moved up and down. He smiled and said, "The 300,000 soldiers of the Yihe Nation surrounded the Fire Badger Valley. No matter what decision Big Brother Feng makes, the 30,000 Imperial Guards will still die. They died for the Empire and now their names are already on the Nation Guarding Monument. They should be able to rest in peace in heaven. Big Brother Feng, you have already stepped into the Holy King Realm. It is only a matter of time before you advance to God Realm. You will obtain eternal life, and we still have a long road ahead of us."
Feng Jixing was startled. He held his chopsticks and sat there absentmindedly. He raised his head to look at Lin Muyu and said, "Yu … If we all step into God Realm in the future, the road to eternal life will be so lonely and boring. Will you drink with Big Brother Feng often?"
"Why not?"
Lin Muyu stretched out his hand and looked at Qin Yin, Tang Xiaoxi and the others. He smiled and said, "With Xiao Yin, Xiao Xi, and Ah Yan's comprehension, it is only a matter of time before you step into God Realm. All of us will have eternal life. No matter how long it takes, whether it is a hundred years, a thousand years, or even ten thousand years, we will still be brothers and we will be together."
"En."
Feng Jixing nodded his head heavily and said, "Alright, let's eat. This potato is a specialty of the Endless Forest, right? It is really delicious!"
"Haha, that's right."
Lin Muyu looked at Tang Xiaoxi and asked, "Xiao Xi, how is the production of potatoes in the Endless Forest this year?"
"It has been planted on a large scale. The yield of this autumn is enough for the Demon Clan and the Barbarian Tribe to survive the winter. Otherwise … I am afraid it will be another hungry winter. Next spring, we will reclaim the land and plant more crops to provide food for the Endless Forest and the Empire."
"Let me tell you again, potatoes can be cooked and dried in the sun. They can also be eaten after being fried, and they taste better with ketchup."
"What is ketchup …"
"This … I don't know if there is ketchup in this plane. Anyway, there is one in my plane. By the way, Xiao Xi, there is one more thing I need to trouble you with. "
"What is it?"
"Take me to the Copper Dagger Gang, the largest human trafficking gang in Lanyan City."
"How?"
"Pretend to be a young woman and get caught by them. Then I can follow the clues. If it is another woman, I will not be at ease. Their cultivation is too low and they will be at a disadvantage."
"Humph, I am so angry. Mu, you bastard!" Tang Xiaoxi stared at him angrily with her beautiful eyes wide open. Her chest heaved up and down. She said angrily, "Won't you feel bad if I am at a disadvantage?"
Lin Muyu touched his nose. "Will you be at a disadvantage? I only ask that you don't kill the human trafficker in one go. In any case … come to the Commander's tent tomorrow night and follow me. Don't wear too luxurious clothes or you'll be seen through. "
Qin Yin said worriedly, "Yu, I heard that those people are despicable. They will use drugs to knock out innocent women and then take them away. What if they use drugs?"
"It's okay. I will make some Spirit Concentration Powder and let Xiao Xi take it first."
"Then …" Feng Jixing stared and said, "What if those bastards take advantage of Xiao Xi when she pretends to be unconscious? For example … their breasts. Tell me!"
Tang Xiaoxi blushed. "That's right. You don't feel bad for me at all."
"Who said I don't feel bad?" Lin Muyu was enraged. He clenched his fists and the King's Fighting Flame lingered. "If those bastards dare to touch a hair on Xiao Xi, I promise they will regret coming to this world."
"Okay, I promise you. In exchange, you have to give me five people."
"Ah? Ten people? "
"Yes, I want five chiliarchs from the Longdan Army Camp to be Captaincy of the Suppressing Demon Pass. There are too few high-ranking generals in the Suppressing Demon Pass. Tang Zhen alone is far from enough. These five people must be proficient in combat training. Is that okay?" Tang Xiaoxi looked at him pitifully. She looked like she would cry if he did not agree.
Lin Muyu thought about it. The Suppressing Demon Pass was slowly expanding. It was also one of the main armies of the empire. Tang Xiaoxi wanted five chiliarchs from the Longdan Army Camp to be Captaincy. This meant that there would be 50,000 soldiers in the Suppressing Demon Pass, and they would be held by Lin Muyu's trusted generals. Tang Xiaoxi's move was meaningful. She planned to share the military power of the Suppressing Demon Pass with Lin Muyu. As long as he was willing, he could mobilize the Suppressing Demon Pass at any time.
"Alright then, but you have to treat the five generals of the Courage Dragon Battalion well." He still tried to show off after getting the benefits.
Tang Xiaoxi chuckled and said, "Don't worry. When are we going to take action tomorrow? Also, I can be the bait, but you have to prepare some troops to encircle and annihilate the Bronze Dagger Gang, right?"
"There's no hurry. I want to meet the leader of the Bronze Dagger Gang first."
"Leader?" Qin Yin was surprised.
"Yes, to catch bandits, first catch the ringleader. If we catch the leader of the Bronze Dagger Gang, we can subdue the entire Bronze Dagger Gang. Maybe Xiao Yin knows the leader of the Bronze Dagger Gang?"
"Oh? How is that possible … "
"His name is Liu Jun."
"So, it's this despicable person!"
The empress was so angry that her face turned red. She clenched her fists and wished she could beat up that stinking hooligan to vent her anger.
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