Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"The soldiers, what are the soldiers doing entering the city?"

Fang Zheng's hand paused mid-motion, and he put down his teacup, asking, "Is the information accurate?"

"Accurate. At least three people from the support groups reported it to the nearby district office."

Fang Zheng nodded slightly: "Okay, step back."

After the clerk left, Qian Desheng approached Fang Zheng with a serious face and whispered, "Sir, could they be coming for us?"

Fang Zheng glanced at him, finding it strange: "What could it have to do with us? Do you think the Eastern Depot would bring soldiers to raid the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

"It's not impossible!" Qian Desheng said, pondering, "Don't forget, I used to be in charge of the Eastern Depot."

"Having been by your side for so long, I understand the situation in the capital. The Embroidered Uniform Guard's strength is equivalent to suppressing the Eastern Depot. If it were me... I definitely wouldn't take action myself; even if there's a problem, I can push it onto outside help."

"I don't understand the current Director of the Eastern Depot, but some things... whoever it is would do the same."

Fang Zheng stretched his arms out, placed his hands behind his head, and smiled at Qian Desheng: "I don't think so. How could His Majesty lend the capital garrison to the Eastern Depot? Aren't you being a bit too cautious?"

Qian Desheng reminded him: "Sir, don't forget, the Eastern Depot is different from the Embroidered Uniform Guard! The Eastern Depot focuses on espionage, with a full complement of only a thousand. But the Embroidered Uniform Guard has a full complement of several thousand! If they use insufficient manpower as an excuse, I don't think the higher-ups would refuse."

"Believe me, I'm a professional! Even if I guess wrong, it's nothing. We just need to be vigilant tonight!"

Hiss~ It's so reliable to have an expert by my side!

Fang Zheng suddenly sat up straight: "What you said makes sense. My brother Guo wouldn't have climbed to that position if he wasn't a ruthless character. Go and inform everyone below immediately to be on high alert! Especially Meng Weimin's side... place more people with loud voices."

.....

That night.

Inside the Imperial Study, Emperor Jing reviewed the memorials, put down his brush, raised his head, rubbed his temples, and sighed softly.

He seemed somewhat tired.

Seeing Emperor Jing finish his work, Guo Tianyang whispered, "Your Majesty, this servant has already arranged for the drill to begin tonight."

"Presumably, everything outside is already prepared."

"Oh?" Emperor Jing's interest was piqued, and a smile appeared on his face: "How many people have been prepared, and how will they fight?"

Guo Tianyang's expression showed a hint of embarrassment: "This... This old servant took your edict and had the eunuchs in attendance arrange it, so the specifics... this old servant doesn't know. However, this old servant has already sent people to inquire, and they will report back as soon as they have news. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

He dared not deceive the Emperor, but he dared to selectively tell the truth.

After all, he really didn't know how many people had been sent in total, but at least three hundred.

"It doesn't matter; such a small matter is nothing. Presumably, the results will be sent to the palace within an hour, so We will wait a little longer." Emperor Jing looked out the window, his eyes filled with anticipation, "This time, Fang Qing is probably going to suffer. A mere district office; if the capital garrison is commanded properly, it only takes thirty elites to take it down!"

"Heh heh, managing the Embroidered Uniform Guard isn't that simple. It's time to let him suffer a bit. But if the blow is too severe, it might not be a good thing..."

Emperor Jing rambled on, and Guo Tianyang only felt cold sweat on his back.

He was starting to regret it!

Three hundred people! Three hundred elites from the Valiant Force Camp! Did he ask for too many?

He didn't know how many Lian Yong, that turtle son, had added himself, but he hoped he wouldn't add any more!

"Eunuch Guo, how confident do you think the Eastern Depot is of winning?" Emperor Jing suddenly turned his head and asked Guo Tianyang.

Guo Tianyang forced a smile: "Returning to Your Majesty! This old servant believes... the Eastern Depot will definitely win!"

"Heh heh, it's just relying on the power of the capital garrison."

"......"

Guo Tianyang only felt his heart twisting and turning, wishing he could add another three hundred people.

Just then, someone suddenly came to report outside the door.

Guo Tianyang hurriedly went out to receive the message, took the news back to the Imperial Study, and said: "Your Majesty, the news has returned."

"Read it. Forget it, bring it here for Us to see personally."

Guo Tianyang handed over the letter, and Emperor Jing impatiently read it.

As he read, his face... turned pale...

Immediately afterward, his hands began to tremble, and he looked up at Guo Tianyang with inexplicable surprise.

"Six, six hundred people? The Valiant Force Camp plus the Eastern Depot sent a total of six hundred people to attack a district office?"

Six... six hundred? Is this still a drill? Is this preparing to rebel!

Guo Tianyang's mind buzzed, and he immediately knelt on the ground and began wailing: "Your Majesty, this servant is wronged!!! No matter how muddleheaded this servant is, it's impossible to send six hundred people to attack a district office. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Then, the sound of thumping kowtows rang out.

Emperor Jing stared at the letter and continued to read, veins bulging on his forehead: "Lian Yong? This thing that doesn't know how to live or die! The Crown Prince is also there. How did he run over there... This beast! Who exactly did it!"

Guo Tianyang knelt prostrate on the ground, shaking like a sieve: "This morning, His Highness came to ask this old servant about the drill. This old servant didn't dare to lie, so His Highness must have just followed along out of curiosity. Lian Yong! It must have been that dog slave Lian Yong who did it. Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant will definitely not spare him!!"

Three hundred people... attacking, would just cause Lian Yong to suffer some flesh wounds.

Now, six hundred people are making such a big show, I'm afraid his life will be lost.

My poor godson...

"Bullshit!" Emperor Jing roared angrily, "A eunuch in attendance, even if he had ten guts, wouldn't dare to make such a big show. It must have been that beast who did it!"

"They even dared to attack Meng Weimin! It's rare for Our Great Jing to produce such a pure and virtuous gentleman, these bastards!" Emperor Jing began to gnash his teeth.

"If anything happens to him, how will the people of the world view Us? Quickly send people to summon them back and immediately stop the drill!"

Seeing Guo Tianyang lying on the ground still shaking, Emperor Jing kicked him to the ground and said murderously: "Useless thing! You can't even handle such a small matter! If someone dies, you just wait for Us to punish you!"

Guo Tianyang turned over,慌慌张张夺门而出.