The ministers were in a rage.
"How has Dahua ever had 50,000 northern horses? At most, there were only 5,000. We have become prosperous."
"How much do these war horses cost? One war horse costs 5,000 taels of silver. Fifty thousand war horses cost 250 million taels of silver. This is an astronomical figure."
"What's even more amazing is that Dahua has good horses. From now on, it won't be so embarrassing to fight against the Turks. Lord Yan has solved Dahua's military problems. It is really a contribution to the present and will benefit the future."
…
Everyone was excited.
Only Yang Ke and Zhang Yongwu looked bitter.
Yang Ke was dumbfounded.
How much will that cost?
He actually extorted 50,000 Turkic war horses?
Ye Ge is really a great guy.
He was blackmailed by Yan Qi into this bear-like appearance.
Zhang Yongwu felt even more envious and jealous in his heart.
He is the generalissimo. Of course he knows how important 50,000 war horses are to Dahua?
This is not an economic account, but the highest-end strategic layout.
With 50,000 northern horses, it is even more powerful for Dahua.
From now on, if Yege wants to take action against Dahua again, it will not be so easy.
Everyone was excited.
Yan Qi showed off his merits, struck while the iron was hot, and began to seek office.
"Your Majesty, before I go on the expedition, I signed a military order with the Eight Kings. If I fail, I am willing to leave the temple and never set foot in the court again."
"However, if I win, I will be promoted to Privy Councilor and Prime Minister. I also have a military order. I believe the emperor will remember this, right?"
The old emperor did not hesitate: "I remember, of course I remember."
He was just waiting for Yan Qi's words.
When Yang Ke and Zhang Yongwu heard this, their hearts went cold.
It's over.
Yan Qi really couldn't wait and started asking for an official position.
Yang Ke quickly expressed his position: "Your Majesty, this matter is a bet between the Eighth Kings and Master Yan. If the Eighth Kings are not present at the moment, it will be difficult to fulfill it. How about waiting for the Eighth Kings to be present before discussing it?"
Yan Qiyi glared: "Okay, this is a great idea! Your Majesty, I suggest you bring up the unconscious Eighth Prince immediately and fulfill your promise to me."
Yang Ke was confused: "The Eighth King is unconscious now, what can be accomplished by lifting him up?"
Yan Qi sneered: "I said it myself, as long as the Eighth King is present, it will be fine. As for the Eighth King waking up or being comatose, what's the point?"
Yang Ke argued fiercely: "How can that be done? This matter must be agreed by the Eight Kings."
Yan Qiha
Laughing loudly: "You mean, it's not easy for the emperor to speak, and only the eight kings can speak? I just want to ask Vice Minister Yang, who is the emperor?"
Yang Keru was hit hard.
The old emperor stared at Yang Ke fiercely.
Plop!
Yang Ke hurriedly knelt on the ground: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor. I will always be loyal to the emperor, and the eight kings will also be loyal to the emperor. I will go through fire and water for the emperor without hesitation."
Yan Qi chuckled: "Don't panic, Vice Prime Minister Yang. Since they are loyal to the emperor, and the eight kings are also loyal to the emperor, why do you invite the unconscious eight kings to come up? What if the eight kings are tortured to death? Vice Prime Minister Yang is Don’t you still have to take responsibility? Can you afford this responsibility?”
Yang Ke shivered in fear and never dared to quarrel with Yan Qijian again.
Yan Qi looked at Zhang Yongwu: "How about General Zhang go and lift the Eight Kings up?"
Zhang Yongwu shook his head repeatedly: "Don't dare, don't dare!"
Yan Qi pouted: "Since General Zhang and Vice Prime Minister Yang both think that the emperor is the most powerful, they will not bother the eight kings. Everything will be decided by the emperor."
Yang Ke and Zhang Yongwu were helpless and could only watch Yan Qi raise his tail.
The old emperor said: "Yan Aiqing defeated the Turkic army, and his military exploits are shining brightly. His great achievements are enough to be recorded in the annals of history. In my opinion, even if Yan Aiqing and the Eight Kings did not make a promise before, I will reward them vigorously."
"I now announce that I will appoint Yan Aiqing as the Prime Minister to lead all officials in the cabinet to benefit the people."
"Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace."
Yan Qi sings.
He took a step forward and stood in front of Yang Ke.
Originally, he and Yang Ke were both deputy prime ministers.
The two positions are tied.
Now that Yan Qi has become the Prime Minister, one level higher than Yang Ke, he naturally stands in front of Yang Ke.
Now, the place where Yan Qi stands is exactly where Yang Ke stood when he was the prime minister.
In other words, this is called 'dove occupying the magpie's nest'.
At least, that's what Yang Ke thinks.
Yan Qi looked back at Yang Ke with a gloomy expression: "Originally, it would be so convenient for us to stand side by side and chat and quarrel."
"Now, I am the Prime Minister, one level higher than you. I stand in front of you. It will be inconvenient for us to chat and quarrel in the future."
"Let's do this, Deputy Prime Minister Yang. When you want to chat with me, just call me and I will come back and chat. But you must not stand next to me, because he is the Deputy Prime Minister and is one level lower than me. Do you understand? ?”
This taunt made Yang Ke so angry that smoke was rising from his head.
This guy Yan Qi,
It's not a joke.
The officials congratulated Yan Qi.
"Congratulations to Master Yan, congratulations to Master Yan."
"Under the wise leadership of the Prime Minister, we will definitely turn around."
"Master Yan is our role model. We must learn from Master Yan how to govern the country."
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Yan Qi had a stinking look on his face: "Don't rush to congratulate me, the emperor will continue to award rewards, so be patient and don't be impatient, be patient and don't be impatient."
Everyone laughed.
The old emperor added: "Yan Aiqing has outstanding military achievements. He is an unparalleled strategist. His military ability is as good as that of the God of War Leng Wanshan. I must put him to good use."
"I announce that Yan Aiqing has been promoted to Privy Councilor and will take control of the Privy Council together with General Zhang. I hope that the two of us will work together to protect Dahua."
Yan Qi cupped his hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Yongwu's heart dropped when he heard this.
From then on, there were really two tigers in one mountain.
However, Yan Qi is a mountain tiger.
He himself is a loser.
The prestige is not equal.
The ministers came to congratulate again.
"Congratulations, Lord Privy Councilor."
"Congratulations, Lord Privy Councilor."
"Under the leadership of the Privy Councilor, Great China's military strength will surely surpass the past and present."
…
Yan Qi smiled: "Thank you for the congratulations. However, next time everyone should add the word "Yan" before the Privy Councilor, so that there will be no confusion. After all, there are two Privy Councilors in the Privy Council now. In case the congratulations are wrong, General Zhang is so embarrassed."
Everyone laughed knowingly.
This laughter was particularly harsh to Zhang Yongwu's ears.
Yan Qi handed over to Zhang Yongwu: "General Zhang, from now on, our Privy Council will be governed like a two-headed snake. I hope that we can put our minds and efforts into one place, and set a leading example for building Dahua's military." , okay?"
Zhang Yongwu smiled uglier than crying, gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Yan, I will definitely cooperate well."
I really said this through gritted teeth.
I thought bitterly in my heart: Should I cooperate? I bother! I have to confront him at every turn.
Yan Qi laughed loudly: "What are you talking about? Why are you cooperating with me? It should be the two of us cooperating with the emperor."
Zhang Yongwu knew that he had broken his promise and quickly took it back: "What Mr. Yan said is absolutely correct. Everything must be arranged by the emperor."
Yan Qi chuckled: "This is so good."
Zhang Yongwu was annoyed: Be good, be good.
Wait, then.
See how I dress the little shoes.
