Chapter 112 A Happy Ending
Cui Ying's eyes screamed, "Are you crazy?"
“I heard from my father that many officials in the court today submitted a memorial requesting His Majesty to take back the military power of the Prince of Zhenbei. Once the military power is taken back, the fate of your Prince of Zhenbei’s mansion is unknown. His Majesty has kept silent. If you go to his door, wouldn’t you be handing him a handle?”
When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked; when the birds are all gone, the bow is put away.
A general whose achievements overshadow his lord will not have a good end if he loses his military power.
Qin Jinzhi looked at the chessboard and said, "If His Majesty is not forced to take away the military power of our Qin family, how can we show that the emperor and his subjects are no longer of one mind?"
For so many years, what the prominent families in the capital have longed for most is for the Qin family and the Xiao family to no longer be united.
Just as she was splitting up the aristocratic families, the aristocratic families were also splitting them up.
In this game of chess, no one can remain unscathed.
Cui Ying's expression gradually turned serious. "Aren't you afraid I'll tell my father what you're thinking?"
His Majesty is constrained by the powerful families in the court, and these families are also constrained by the Zhenbei Army behind His Majesty.
Everyone knew that if the military power of the Prince of Zhenbei was taken back, the emperor and his subjects would no longer be an allied force.
But Qin Jinzhi was clearly telling her that this was all an act put on by His Majesty and the Qin family.
Qin Jinzhi chuckled lightly, "Taking the Cui family as the first target is not a bad choice."
Cui Ying curled her lip, "Devil!"
She naturally wouldn't tell her father.
Now that she is standing with Qin Jinzhi, it is equivalent to standing on His Majesty's side.
If she exposes His Majesty's plans, the Cui family will be the first to be dealt with!
Cui Ying was somewhat puzzled, "But once military power is taken back and dispersed, it will be difficult to regain it."
Qin Jinzhi picked up the black piece, "Who said that dispersing military power means handing over the army?"
Cui Ying felt that her head would ache whenever she was with Qin Jinzhi.
"What kind of dispersal of military power is it if the army isn't handed over?"
Qin Jinzhi seemed to be contemplating how to make her move.
"Of course we have to pay, but how to pay and to whom to pay depends on what these adults want."
Cui Ying was shocked. "You mean to hand over the army to His Majesty? A million-strong army, even if handed over to His Majesty, will eventually be scattered. Isn't that the same thing?"
As the black piece landed, Qin Jinzhi's voice rang out, "The 900,000-strong Zhenbei Army is all on the frontier. I am a hostage in the capital. Those old fogies in the court are not afraid of me. They are only afraid of the 100,000 troops outside the capital."
These 100,000 troops were like a sword hanging over their heads.
This was the first time Cui Ying had ever met someone who spoke of being a hostage so casually.
She initially plotted to make Qin Jinzhi fall into the water because of this.
At that time, she did not know Qin Jinzhi's true colors, even though she was not a good person.
But she knew that as long as the Prince of Zhenbei was on the frontier, Qin Jinzhi would be safe.
"But will those ministers agree?"
Qin Jinzhi picked up the white pieces. "Since it's an exchange, it's not just one side that gets what they want. The ministers want His Majesty to take back the military power. If His Majesty compromises, he will be abandoning brotherhood and the life-saving grace. In future generations, he might even be branded as narrow-minded and suspicious. Such a serious crime. If we don't exchange something that satisfies His Majesty, how can these people get what they want?"
The white piece was placed, and the black piece was instantly surrounded, seemingly about to be completely devoured.
Cui Ying suddenly realized, "So, they want His Majesty to disperse your grandfather's military power, which is fine, but this dispersed military power can only be used by His Majesty. But what about the 100,000 troops outside the city? How will these people be settled?"
Qin Jinzhi picked up the black piece and said, "A few days ago, the emperor and empress were assassinated. The commander of the infantry, the censor of the city, and the prefect of the capital all failed in their duties. The three thousand imperial guards were defeated and the deputy commander of the imperial guards was captured alive. The troops that rescued the emperor and suppressed the bandits were all from the Zhenbei Army."
The black piece fell, and the white pieces were instantly routed!
Every step she took was exactly what Qin Jinzhi had planned!
What could be more valiant than the Zhenbei Army?
Who else but the Zhenbei Army is capable of protecting His Majesty?
His Majesty wanted the army to protect the capital and his own safety, and the court officials had nothing to say.
With the Zhenbei Army, even their safety could be guaranteed.
After all, they still vividly remembered the ferocity of the bandits last time.
In this way, His Majesty can both fulfill the wishes of these ministers and keep the army in his hands.
After all, His Majesty is already old. When the prince he supports ascends the throne in the future, these military forces will be the highest guarantee of imperial power.
"But you've caused such a huge mess, how can the court officials agree to let you take command of the Thousand Birds Guard? After all, there was a lot of controversy before."
Qin Jinzhi stood up and stretched. "Grandfather's military power has been dispersed, so the Qin family has to be given some benefits to shut the people up. A spoiled brat who only knows how to act recklessly poses no threat to them and can also demonstrate the emperor's favor. Compared to the transfer of military power, this deal is much more worthwhile."
Therefore, in the end, it was these ministers who had to personally agree to Qin Jinzhi taking charge of the Thousand Birds Guard!
Will they regret it when they end up shooting themselves in the foot?
Cui Ying looked at the chessboard; the black pieces resembled venomous snakes lurking in the shadows.
A bite from it can be fatal.
But just when you think that's the whole picture...
Only then will you discover that it wasn't a venomous snake, but a colossal python that devours the heavens.
Venom doesn't lull you into a false sense of security; rather, it's the behemoth toying with its prey!
Cui Ying couldn't help but think about it on her way home.
If she had insisted on marrying Pei Jinnian, would Qin Jinzhi have simply thrown her into the water, or would she have taken her life?
Cui Ying was very glad that he was on the same side as Qin Jinzhi.
If she were an enemy, she couldn't defeat Qin Jinzhi!
That night, His Majesty and the Empress had a big argument.
In all these years, the emperor and empress had never had such a fierce argument.
The entire palace was filled with terror.
The emperor, angered, left the Jiaofang Palace and stayed overnight at the Weiyang Palace.
The next day, Shen Cha was appointed as an inspector and sent south to investigate the floods in Jiangnan.
The 50,000 Zhenbei Army troops outside the city were incorporated into the Imperial Guard.
Participate in palace guarding, city defense, and government office work.
Protect the safety and security of the capital and maintain order in the capital.
The Thousand Birds Guard was established to be responsible for His Majesty's safety.
Princess Jinzhi was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Thousand Birds Guard.
Cui Ying, daughter of Prime Minister Cui, was appointed as deputy envoy.
Princess Jinzhi was in full charge of all matters concerning the Thousand Birds Guard.
The Thousand Birds Guard is directly under His Majesty's command and will obey His Majesty's decree.
Everyone got what they wanted!
For a time, some people envied His Majesty's favor towards Qin Jinzhi.
Some people felt sorry for Qin Jinzhi, whose family had been stripped of its power.
Even when Cui Ying was suddenly appointed as the deputy envoy of the Thousand Birds Guard, no one had any doubts.
Three years ago, the Cui family and the Qin family were practically mortal enemies.
His Majesty intends to ease tensions between the two families.
The fact that Cui Ying and Qin Jinzhi played polo together at the polo tournament is the best proof of this.
Moreover, how could Qin Jinzhi, a spoiled brat who was pampered and raised in the palm of someone's hand, possibly manage the Thousand Bird Guards?
Cui Ying, the daughter of Prime Minister Cui, was renowned for her talent in Shengjing.
With her around, all matters concerning Chidori Guard can naturally be handled by someone else.
This can be considered compensation for Cui Ying.
Cui Ying couldn't believe it when she received the imperial edict appointing her as deputy envoy.
Commander, a third-rank official.
Deputy Commander, rank 4.
To put it bluntly, even her father has to call her "sir" now!
However, Cui Ying soon looked worried.
Qin Jinzhi is in full charge of the Thousand Birds Guard. Where should we recruit this person?
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