Sorry, I'm a cultivator.

As soon as the words were spoken, several people exchanged subtle glances, but no matter how much they felt inside, they didn't show it on their faces.

They're all old foxes; they won't overturn their previous ideas just because of Lin Jin's few words.

"Even..." Lin Jin looked at Lü Yansheng and continued, "The Second Assistant Minister can take the initiative and spread rumors in advance that the Chief Minister is going to give the throne to Li Xingzhou, so that things will fall into chaos on her side first."

Those people follow the Chief of Staff and trust him. Even her most loyal followers wouldn't allow the throne to fall into the wrong hands. What does the Vice Minister think?

Lü Yansheng gently gripped the pen in his hand; this was an important decision.

If they choose to coerce Jiang Wanzhao with everything around the capital and force her to sign a humiliating treaty... this method is ultimately a way to buy time and prepare for the transfer of family assets.

How many people will ultimately survive is entirely up to fate.

But if Jiang Wanzhao were to show some kindness, her chances of survival would increase.

Lin Jin's method, however, was a true rebellion.

It's possible to win, but the probability of losing is the highest.

However, if this method is adopted, the two capitals and eighteen provinces of the empire will undoubtedly fall into war.

Many people are loyal to Jiang Wanzhao, but even more are dissatisfied with her policies.

Whether it's leading a 'system' cooperation between the Athena race and the common people, or abolishing sects to establish new universities... it has affected the interests of many people.

If they make contact under these circumstances, the chances of success are very high; at the very least, Jiang Wanzhao will be left with a mess.

Should we choose this option?

Lu Yansheng hesitated, then looked at Lin Jin: "Don't you care about the reputation you've built up over the years?"

"Reputation..." Lin Jin twitched the corner of his mouth: "I care about it, but there are always ways to make up for a lost reputation. But if I miss the supreme position, I'll really miss it."

"You think?"

"If I become the one," Lin Jin smiled slightly, "everyone can do whatever they want. I just want to experience what it feels like to be blessed by destiny."

I believe even someone of the rank of the Second Grand Secretary would acknowledge me as Emperor.

"My presence in the spotlight benefits those behind the scenes, doesn't it?"

Lü Yansheng closed his eyes: "I'll think about this."

A hint of mockery flashed in Lin Jin's eyes. He stood up and left his seat: "Then the Vice Minister can take his time to consider it. I really didn't expect that someone who dared to commit treason would now pretend to be a saint and show compassion for the world."

Lu Yansheng remained unmoved until the door was closed, at which point he opened his eyes and asked, "Do you believe that Lin Jin abandoned his beliefs in just one month?"

"Does the Vice Minister mean... that Lin Jin is paving the way for the Commander-in-Chief?"

“We can’t rule out that possibility.” Lü Yansheng straightened up slightly: “Come on, everyone, let’s share our thoughts, speak freely, and brainstorm together.”

As Lü Yansheng listened, he summoned his secretary and whispered, "Go and tell the Grand Secretary that I will visit him tonight."

The secretary quickly left.

Lu Yansheng lowered his eyelids slightly. Although the Grand Secretary always maintained a neutral stance, his repeated neutrality on the matter of treason... Heh.

This is clearly not an attitude that stands on the side of the Chief of Staff.

'Old turtle three, even if you're a Saint Realm expert, don't think you can be a fence-sitter...'

Lu Yansheng looked at the man on his left: "Xu Jin, take control of the Embroidered Uniform Guard tonight."

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Minghuang City, the location of the Northern City Imperial Guard Division.

Li Xingzhou entered silently, holding an umbrella, until he closed it and sat in the head seat.

"Who dares to trespass on the Imperial Guard's territory?!"

In an instant, countless beams of psionic energy locked onto Li Xingzhou. The Imperial Guards, led by Hou Hu, the Director of the Imperial Guard Division, watched Li Xingzhou warily, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Li Xingzhou casually tossed out a letter of appointment: "The Chief has ordered me to take over the Minghuang Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Hou Hu quickly took the letter of appointment, opened it, and saw that whether it was the imposing aura emanating from the three words "Jiang Wanzhao" or the personal seal... it was obviously genuine!

As one of the twelve guards directly under the Chief of Staff, Hou Hu quickly gestured for his subordinates to put down their guns, then strode up to Li Xingzhou and said, "This subordinate has completed the inspection. Please feel free to give any instructions, sir."

Just as Li Xingzhou was about to speak, his gaze turned to the doorway again. Hou Hu subconsciously looked over and then heard a series of neat and hurried footsteps.

"Director Hou, the Chief of Staff has issued an order through the Cabinet, ordering..."

The young man, dressed in the black uniform of the Imperial Guard, who had just pushed the door open, paused, his gaze fixed on Li Xingzhou, who was at the head of the group.

?

"Bai Ming, what's the meaning of bringing so many people?" Hou Hu narrowed his eyes as he looked at the deputy director of the Guard Division. "It's not your turn to be on duty tonight!"

Bai Ming looked at the room full of Imperial Guards, took a deep breath, and forced himself to speak: "The Cabinet has ordered the Imperial Guard to patrol the outer city. This is a handwritten order issued by the Chief of Staff through the Cabinet."

Hou Hu raised an eyebrow, reached out and took the document, and saw that the official seal of the Chief Executive bore the name of Lü Yansheng, the Second Grand Secretary of the Cabinet.

"Ha ha……"

Hou Hu laughed. As the Chief of Staff's personal guard, how could he not know that the Chief of Staff's private seal was more effective than the official seal?

Especially since Bai Ming gave such a handwritten order that required a stamp before the signature... Isn't this just fooling people?

"Lord Li, look."

Hou Hu quickly presented the written order to Li Xingzhou, who glanced at it and his eyes lit up immediately: "Take it down!"

"As ordered!"

Hou Hu strode away, shouting, "Imperial Guards, take down these traitors!"

"Director Hou, you..."

Hou Hu ignored them and, following the principle of first slapping their mouths and then breaking their legs, directly subdued Bai Ming and the others, and brought them before Li Xingzhou.

Li Xingzhou looked at Bai Ming, whose face was bruised and swollen, with a smile: "You really are a good person."

When his sister asked him to take over the Embroidered Uniform Guard to supervise civil and military officials and arrest officials, he guessed that something would definitely happen here.

However, Jiang Wanzhao did not tell him exactly what to do.

Li Xingzhou was having a terrible headache thinking about this all the way, because he had no experience with this kind of thing.

But to his utter surprise, just as he took over the Imperial Guard's headquarters in Minghuang City, someone came to his door with a reason.

Even without experience, Li Xingzhou understood the significance of the cabinet edict in his hand.

The Blank Seal Case!

Can we just let this go unchecked?!

And with this case as a starting point, how can we not implicate others?

Since my sister didn't tell me what level I should go to, I'm going to do whatever I want!

"Interrogate!" Li Xingzhou ordered. "Find out who ordered this!"

"Send the order to seal off the entire city, set up checkpoints, and allow entry but not exit!"

The entire Jinyiwei (Imperial Bodyguard) force was not large, only around 30,000 people. It seemed small, but in the context of the times, it was considered a large number.

Because they are all Qi cultivators.

Hou Hu immediately mobilized the entire Embroidered Uniform Guard. Li Xingzhou asked curiously, "Are there any other garrisons?"

"The First Lingwu Legion, under the command of the military headquarters, is stationed in the northwest." Hou Hu hurriedly replied, "Should we take control of this legion?"

Li Xingzhou thought for a moment and decided to ignore it and control everything to avoid any unexpected problems.

"Who is the legion commander?"

“Ma Tianrui,” Hou Hu replied, “He was the candidate recommended by the Cabinet last year, and the Chief of Staff approved of his nomination.”

According to our investigation, he was born in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect fifteen years ago.

"Come with me."

"As ordered!"

Li Xingzhou took a step forward, and when he reached the door, he asked, still unwilling to give up, "Do the Embroidered Uniform Guards have mechs? The kind that are piloted."

Hou Hu was stunned for a moment. Lord Li's ability to enter the Embroidered Uniform Guard so quietly did not require a mecha, did it?

In the new era, mecha pilots are a profession where those who lack the talent for Qi cultivation use mechas to enhance their strength.

Because the mechs are not only made of sturdy materials, but they can also store powerful spells.

"Yes, there is..."

"That's good!" Li Xingzhou's eyes lit up: "Where's the hangar? Take me there, I'll go and get one."

Although Hou Hu couldn't understand Lord Li's thoughts, he still immediately led him to the mech hangar.

Li Xingzhou's eyes lit up as he looked at the various vehicles in the armory: "Are they all Transformers?"

"Hmm." Hou Hu nodded: "When in motion, the vehicle mode not only saves more energy, but also extends the lifespan of the mech."

Li Xingzhou nodded: "Which one is more powerful?"

“Uh…” Hou Hu glanced at Li Xingzhou: “Reporting to my lord, these are all mass-produced standard mechs. Real mech pilots have their own exclusive mechs, so these are not considered very strong.”

"Never mind, that's not important." Li Xingzhou stepped in and picked out the tank that caught his eye the most: "This thing doesn't need facial or fingerprint recognition, right?"

After saying that, Li Xingzhou realized he had asked a stupid question. The army's weapons certainly didn't have that function. Otherwise, if a comrade was killed in action, wouldn't he be unable to use his weapon?

Never mind, I didn't ask.

Li Xingzhou jumped directly to the top, opened the hatch, and sat inside.

Hou Hu stood outside, instructing him on how to use it.

Li Xingzhou understood immediately after listening and started working on it right away.

The tank didn't make much noise after starting up. After driving out of the mech hangar, Li Xingzhou immediately pressed the one-key transformation button.

“kukukukiki…”

Feeling the transformation and watching the various light and shadow screens in the cockpit, Li Xingzhou became increasingly excited.

After the mecha transformed, Li Xingzhou discovered that the cockpit was located in the very center of the mecha's chest.

The outside world can be observed through the 360° window.