Thanks to brother Zhao Yulin for the red envelope, and wish him a prosperous career.
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The Eight Wise Kings thought about it for a long time and suddenly burst out laughing.
Yan Qi asked: "What are you laughing at?"
The Eighth Sage King looked excited: "Vice Minister Yan, you have done a good job. You prepared for a rainy day, made arrangements in advance, and nipped in the bud. You mobilized your troops and generals to defend the city. I applaud and praise you."
Yan Qi sneered: "The situation is critical and urgent. How can I have time to listen to the prince flattering me? Although, the prince spitting ivory from his mouth makes me feel very strange."
Everyone laughed.
"..."
The Eight Wise Kings twisted their lips and were about to be pissed off.
Yan Qidao: "Hurry up and answer my question. General Zhang Yongwu is leading an army of 100,000 people to support Northern Xinjiang. Do you agree or not?"
The Eight Wise Kings said: "It is naturally necessary to lead an army of 100,000 to the northern frontier, but I think it is more appropriate for Deputy Envoy Yan to lead the army north to meet the enemy."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
Yan Qi was overjoyed.
This was what he was waiting for.
As long as he can lead the army on an expedition, it is equivalent to him having command authority, equivalent to being a generalissimo.
Now, although he is the deputy privy envoy, his authority only covers military diplomacy and military intelligence.
Other powers cannot be involved.
However, as long as he can lead the army on an expedition this time, it is equivalent to gaining part of the military command power.
Moreover, it was obtained openly and honestly.
No one can even say no.
However, if you really want to lead an army on an expedition, you cannot take the initiative to say it yourself. You must accept it 'passively' after the repeated recommendations of the Eight Wise Kings.
In this way, more rights can be blackmailed.
Taking the initiative to ask for help made the Eight Sage Kings suspicious.
as expected.
The Eight Wise Kings fell into the trap.
Yan Qi hurriedly shook his head: "I'm going to conquer Northern Xinjiang? That's not possible. General Zhang has already volunteered just now. General Zhang should be given a chance to make meritorious deeds."
"The Eight Wise Kings, you don't want General Zhang to go on an expedition, but you want me to go on an expedition? Why, are you looking down on General Zhang?"
The Eighth Sage King hurriedly said: "The reason why I strongly recommend Master Yan to go to Northern Xinjiang is because there are great advantages that General Zhang Yongwu cannot compare with."
Yan Qi blinked: "Oh? What are the benefits of my expedition? How come I don't know? Come on, tell me."
The Eight Wise Kings said: "When going to war, you should know your enemy and yourself, and peace is the most precious thing."
"Master Yan is very knowledgeable about swords and stones, and knows people well.
Yin Fang, Huo Rong and Zhao Xue En, Tao Shen's subordinates, will all obey his command. Deputy Envoy Yan started to direct, like using his arms and fingers. General Zhang does not have this advantage. Therefore, I strongly recommend Deputy Envoy Yan to lead the army on the expedition. "
Zhang Yongwu hurriedly agreed: "Your Majesty is right. When leading troops to fight, you must give orders to your subordinates and they will all obey orders."
"Daoshi, Yin Fang, and Huo Rong all have special admiration for Deputy Envoy Yan. If Deputy Envoy Yan leads his troops on an expedition, he will definitely achieve a great victory."
Many generals agreed.
Yan Qi had already guessed that the Eight Wise Kings would say this, and pretended to hesitate: "What the prince said makes sense."
The Eight Wise Kings said: "Therefore, Deputy Envoy Yan led the troops to the northern border because he was welcomed by the public, so there is no need to refuse."
Yan Qi raised his eyebrows: "I'm afraid the prince has forgotten something."
The Eight Wise Kings asked: "What happened?"
Yan Qidao: "I am only responsible for military intelligence and military diplomacy, but I do not have the right to lead troops to fight. So, it is better for General Zhang to lead the army to the north."
The Eight Wise Kings slapped their heads.
Only then did he remember that judging from the regulations established by the Privy Council, Yan Qi did not have the right to lead his army in war.
Zhang Yongwu hurriedly winked at the Eight Wise Kings.
The Eight Sages King said: "Lord Yan, in extraordinary times, you don't have to worry about so many rules and regulations. This time we will make an exception and allow you to lead the troops to go on an expedition."
Depend on!
Make an exception?
Are you kidding me?
Does that mean you won’t do it next time?
Yan Qi shook his head: "That's not possible. It's not okay to make exceptions. I value rules the most. I can't break any exceptions that can't be made even once."
"No, Deputy Envoy Yan, I made an exception and still coyly..."
"If you say it can't be done, it won't be done. Who says I can't make an exception? Principles are the most important thing."
Yan Qi pouted the Eight Wise Kings back and handed over to Zhang Yongwu: "General Zhang, I leave you with the arduous task of setting out to conquer Northern Xinjiang. I wish you a successful start."
"Oh, regarding the military arrangements in the capital, don't worry, I will arrange them properly. Moreover, I will also use General Leng Wanshan as my advisor. General Leng is the God of War. After some guidance, the three armies will definitely be able to make the arrangements. Change the color."
Do you want Leng Wanshan to be a consultant?
Zhang Yongwu jumped up in fright.
Isn't this a power grab?
He fought desperately in northern Xinjiang, but Yan Qi and Leng Wanshan changed the generals in the capital.
Wait until he comes back.
Well, they are all new faces.
How to play this?
What a joke.
Zhang Yongwu hurriedly winked at the Eight Wise Kings.
This matter is by no means a trivial matter.
The Eight Wise Kings were very angry.
"Yan Qi, at this critical moment, we must understand the general situation and take the overall situation into consideration."
Yan Qidao: "I just understand the general situation and take the overall situation into consideration, so I refuse to accept orders. I have neither the experience of leading an army nor the authority to lead an army on an expedition. But the Eight Wise Kings insist on me going to fight in northern Xinjiang. This is not a big deal. Is Hua irresponsible?"
"Furthermore, it is unbelievable for the prince to think that such a powerful general like Zhang Yongwu is so close and yet is abandoned instead of using me, a servant with no authority."
The Eight Wise Kings were blocked by Yan Qi and had nothing to say.
Yan Qi's doubts were flawless.
However, the Eight Wise Kings understood that Yan Qi was asking for power.
"This guy is not satisfied with making exceptions. He wants more power."
"Okay, okay, I will do it. When I lead my army to the north, I will die in the northern border."
The Eighth Sage King gritted his teeth and finally made a decision: "Deputy Envoy Yan, I believe that he is very experienced in leading troops and must be an outstanding general. Therefore, I believe that a power should be added."
Yan Qixiao asked: "Which power?"
The Eight Wise Kings said distressedly: "The power to lead troops."
"Oh, this can't be done."
Yan Qi snickered in her heart, but she refused: "How can that be done? Although the prince appreciates me, General Zhang may not agree with me. How can this be done?"
Zhang Yongwu felt heartbroken after hearing the words of the Eight Wise Kings.
If Yan Qi has the power to lead troops, then the military department will no longer be able to restrict Yan Qi in any affairs.
Zhang Yongwu raised his head to look at the Eight Wise King, but met the Eight Wise King's eyes as he nodded slowly.
Why!
Zhang Yongwu had no choice but to accept his fate.
What if he doesn't agree?
Yan Qi had an excuse and just didn't go.
If Yan Qi doesn't go, he will have to go to northern Xinjiang.
After weighing the two aspects, it is better to let Yan Qi loose his power and suffer less.
Zhang Yongwu gritted his teeth and said with difficulty: "Master Yan is very good at running the army, and he is also outstanding in leading troops to fight. I suggest that Deputy Envoy Yan be given the right to lead troops."
Yan Qi chuckled: "General Zhang actually agrees? I'm surprised."
Zhang Yongwu felt bitter, but his face was filled with a warm smile: "I don't just agree, I agree, I agree."
