Holding the golden token in their hands, Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and Qin Yan knelt on one knee and raised the Token of Emperor Qin, Token of Emperor Xin, and Token of Emperor Loyalty. Meanwhile, Shangguan Jingyue collected them one by one and put them on the maid's tray. She said, "Your Highness, the Token of Emperor Qin, Token of Emperor Xin, and Token of Emperor Loyalty have been collected."
Qin Yin closed her eyes and said softly, "Pass down my order. Reinstate Lin Muyu as the commander of the Longdan Army Camp, reinstate Feng Jixing as the commander of the Imperial Guards, and promote Qin Yan as the Grand Deacon of the Sanctum. Wei Chou, Xu Jiantao, and the others will be given other important positions and arrangements."
Zhuang Yan was taken aback. He glanced at the feudal vassals behind him.
Immediately, Su Changying cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness, please reconsider. The position of the commander of the Imperial Main Army is related to the overall situation. We need to be more cautious. Since the Congress has been established, the positions of the commanders of the Longdan Army Camp and the Imperial Guards should be reappointed. The decision should be made by all the members of the Congress.
Please consider it, Your Highness! "Qin Yin's face was cold. She said indifferently," The Longdan Army Camp is the army that I rely on the most. The Imperial Guards are my guards that protect the imperial capital. Why can't I decide on these two armies? How can I allow the Congress to intervene? "
Lin Muyu also sneered, "Su Changying, aren't you stretching your hands a little too far as the Grand Deacon? The Longdan Army Camp is my army. Everyone is my people. The future of the Longdan Army Camp can only be decided by me. Who do you think you are? "
"Lin Muyu, you …" Su Changying was so angry that he was trembling, "Don't forget that you are no longer the King of Qin. As one of the Grand Deacons of the Congress, is this what you should say?"
"You dare to open a dyehouse just because I show you some color?" The Xuanyuan Sword in Lin Muyu's hand had already started humming and shining with golden light.
Feng Jixing hurriedly stopped the fight. He grabbed Lin Muyu's wrist that was holding the sword and said to Su Changying, "Lord Su, don't continue to anger Commander Yu. Don't forget that Commander Yu is the greatest contributor in defeating the Tianji Empire and the Blackstone Empire and recovering half of the Qin Empire. Moreover, Commander Yu is a god of the mortal world, and you are just a mortal. Yu can kill you as if you were an ant. Commander Yu is Yu. You!"
Although he was trying to stop the fight, in fact, every word he said was like a sword stabbing into Su Changying's heart.
Lin Muyu did not pay attention to Zhuang Yan and Su Changying. She just cupped her hands respectfully and said to Qin Yin, "Your Highness, since the feudal princes have agreed to allocate half of their troops to replenish the armies of the empire, we should do it immediately. The Longdan Army Camp and the Imperial Army were originally formed with 100,000 people. I request Your Highness to approve that General Feng and I will personally go to the feudal princes' troops to select."
"Select?" Zhuang Yan was stunned.
"Why? Can't I?" Lin Muyu raised her eyebrows and said, "This is what Lord Zhuang Yan has promised. If you go back on your word, the Congress will be canceled immediately. You will all go back to your respective cities and wait for Your Highness' reward!"
"This …"
Zhuang Yan looked helpless and said, "But if we only select our troops … Won't the rest be a group of old, weak, sick, and disabled people?"
"Then what does Lord Zhuang want?"
"The soldiers of our army are as close as brothers. All the centurions, chiliarchs, and Captaincy must appoint their own brothers. Otherwise, their combat power will be greatly reduced. Please consider this, Commander Yu."
"Sure."
Lin Muyu nodded and said, "After the court meeting, I will send someone to Lord Zhuang Yan's camp to select 10,000 people to replenish the Longdan Army Camp. Lord Zhuang Yan, please send someone back to inform all the soldiers to wait for the selection in their respective camps' drill grounds!"
Feng Jixing said, "Oh right, I also want 10,000 people. Also, I want 10,000 people from Lord Su Changying's and Lord Liu Xiyu's armies. I hope you can start preparing immediately."
Liu Xiyu and Su Changying's faces were ashen. But this was the price they had to pay. The establishment of the Congress was a compromise and a deal. If they wanted to get rid of their status as feudal princes and enter the imperial court, they had to pay a price.
Qin Yin pursed her red lips and said, "Let's do it this way … Where is the Ministry of War?"
The Minister of War hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Highness, what orders do you have for me?"
"Send someone to cast a new marshal's seal immediately. Engrave Lin Muyu's name on it. From today onwards, Lin Muyu will carry the marshal's seal when not in battle. During wartime … we will discuss further. Lin Muyu has the supreme authority to control the entire army of the empire. Regardless of whether it is the regular army or the feudal princes' army, they must obey Lin Muyu's orders. That's all."
Qin Yin's words made the feudal princes' faces turn green and purple. Everyone felt as though they had gone for wool and come home shorn. However, they couldn't disobey her. After all, the Congress had yet to mature, and many powers had to be fought for step by step. At this moment, the empress's orders were above all else, and no one could disobey her.
Feng Jixing smiled and said, "Congratulations, Yu. Even though you have been removed from the title of King Qin, you have become the marshal."
Lin Muyu couldn't express her bitterness and said, "If you want to be the marshal, you can do it. I'm not too interested."
"Don't, I don't want to wrangle with these petty officials who haggle over minor matters."
Feng Jixing's voice wasn't soft, and the feudal princes were enraged when they heard it. His meaning was self-evident. He was saying that the feudal princes were just some powerful and nouveau riche from small places. They couldn't even get on the stage of the imperial capital. This was simply a face-slapping.
At this moment, Xiang Yu cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness, I …"
Qin Yin smiled faintly and said, "General Xiang Yu, you don't have to worry. Mingshan Province is located at the southern border and needs to be heavily guarded. Naturally, a new army will be established, and you will be the commander of this army."
"Yes, thank you for your concern for the southern provinces, Your Highness."
Zhuang Yan continued, "Your Highness, I have something to say."
"Go ahead, Lord Zhuang."
"Since the congress has been established, the members of the congress will need a place to stay. In addition, the meeting hall must be worthy of the status of the congress, so … I suggest that half of the Ze Tian Palace be divided to be the residence of the members of the congress. In addition, the main hall of the Ze Tian Palace can be remodeled into the congress hall. What does Your Highness think?"
"What did you say?" Lin Muyu's gaze instantly turned cold and she said indifferently, "The Ze Tian Palace is the residence that the late emperor, Qin Jin, left for Xiao Yin. Are you thinking of stealing it?"
"I'm not stealing, I'm just stating the facts. I hope that Lin General can understand!" Zhuang Yan was rather capable of keeping his composure.
Lin Muyu waved her hand. "Don't even think about it. The Ze Tian Palace is Xiaoyin's home. No one should even think about getting their hands on it. You'd better find another place to settle down. Don't tell me that the Imperial Capital can't accommodate two hundred people like you?"
Feng Jixing nodded and said, "The Ze Tian Palace is the symbol of the Great Qin. No one can even think of touching it!"
Zhuang Yan furrowed his brows and remained silent.
At this moment, Qin Lian cupped her fists and said, "Your Highness, this old subject has a suggestion."
Qin Yin nodded happily and said, "Please speak, Imperial Uncle."
"This old subject's residence is about one-third the size of the Ze Tian Palace. It's quite spacious. The reception hall can accommodate two hundred people after some expansion. In addition, there are hundreds of wing rooms in the backyard. I think it should be enough to accommodate all the members of the congress. As long as the Ministry of Revenue allocates a small amount of funds, the congress can be built."
"Is Imperial Uncle really willing to give up the Ze Tian Palace?"
"Yes."
"Good. Permission granted!"
"Thank you for your grace, Your Highness."
…
By the time the court meeting ended, it was already close to dusk. The establishment of the congress was basically completed. The next step was to establish the first constitution based on the laws of the Great Qin.
Everyone walked out of the Ze Tian Palace. Zhuang Yan, Liu Xiyu, and the other feudal vassals crowded around Qin Lian. To them, Qin Lian was an invincible token. With Qin Lian around, whether it was Qin Yin or Lin Muyu, they would have to give face to the congress. Moreover, with Qin Lian around, these feudal vassals would be able to escape death no matter how outrageous they were.
Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Wei Chou, Xu Jiantao, and the rest of the people walked down the stairs silently.
However, Qin Lian brought everyone forward and said, "Lin General."
"Oh?"
Lin Muyu looked up at him and smiled faintly. "Oh, it's you, Chief!"
Qin Lian sighed and hesitated to speak. After a few seconds, he said, "This isn't what I truly want. I hope that Lin General can understand. As for the affairs of the congress, I hope that Lin General can pay more attention to them. Otherwise, I won't be able to handle it alone."
"Don't worry, Chief. At least Zhuang Yan, Liu Xiyu, Su Changying, and the other wardens will help you. My task is to manage the military affairs."
"In that case …" Qin Lian smiled. "Is Lin General planning to separate from me, who is in charge of government affairs and military affairs?"
"If Chief thinks so, so be it."
Lin Muyu cupped her fists and smiled. "Actually, I still have to call you Uncle. It's getting late, and I have to bring people to the feudal vassal army to select soldiers. Chief, go back and rest early. Ah Yan, take good care of Chief, understand?"
Qin Yan was depressed for the entire afternoon. He couldn't help but be dragged into the dispute between the congress and the Empress. On one side was his father, and on the other side was his cousin and brother. He couldn't control himself and could only cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Big Brother. You have to … be careful too!"
"Haha, don't worry. We're going."
"Okay!"
Lin Muyu looked at Qin Lian again and cupped her fists respectfully. "Chief, I'll take my leave."
"Lin General, have a safe trip. I won't send you off."
The two of them turned and went in two different directions.
At the entrance of the main hall, Qin Yin was dressed in a long robe with Tang Xiaoxi, Tarilyn, and the others beside her. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the backs of Lin Muyu and Qin Lian with a pair of eyes that were mixed with golden flames. Unknowingly, the power of the nation seemed to have become a contest between Lin Muyu and Qin Lian. Who would have thought that the situation would develop to this point?
Tarilyn's beautiful eyes seemed to see through everything. She said, "Lin Muyu has the disposition of a Sovereign and is also a Deity King. In addition, he has the Xuanyuan Sword. As long as he wants to, he can destroy the entire congress by himself. I really don't know why he has to endure this."
Qin Yin bit her red lips and said, "It's precisely because he didn't do this that people respect him, love him, regard him as a hero, and respect him as a commander."
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