Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Chapter 107 World 259

After Li Yinyin submitted her assignment, Xun Minzhi revised it overnight and finally presented it to Li Chengming again.

Li Chengming had originally considered whether to send Jinwuwei to handle this task, but Li Yinyin refused outright.

"You proposed a method, but you don't let your own subordinates carry it out. Are you really that trusting?"

“Don’t worry, why wouldn’t I?” Li Yinyin said. “Brother, you can check which team has the worst reputation and just send them to handle the ransacking. Although the money collected will definitely be scraped off, they will definitely be efficient and not afraid of anyone.”

Li Chengming certainly believed this, after all, there was plenty of money to be made from confiscating property, and no one would be willing to let it slip into their own pocket. But Li Chengming originally thought that his sister wanted to help his subordinates get some legitimate illicit income, but he didn't expect her to be completely uninterested.

In response, Li Yinyin explained, "I personally trained the Golden Crow Guards. I cherish them like treasures, so of course I wouldn't tarnish their reputation over something like this."

"As for those who already have a bad reputation, as long as they have money, they don't mind getting even worse. When public opinion gets heated later, it will be convenient and painless for you to deal with them."

After listening, Li Chengming said, "Aren't you afraid that the Golden Crow Guard will resent you?"

“I have never shortchanged them, whether it’s military pay or anything else. If they’re going to blame me for this, they might as well just give back everything they’ve taken from me and leave. I can’t afford to support such a demanding person.”

“However,” Li Yinyin said confidently, “there will be no such person in my Golden Crow Guard, at least not now.”

Li Chengming had initially considered offering her further advice, but after thinking it over, he felt it was a good idea. After all, the Golden Crow Guard was mostly composed of women, and strict military discipline served as a form of protection for them. If they attracted too much attention, who knew what kind of situation they would face after their discharge?

Mentioning the Golden Crow Guard, Li Chengming said, "I heard from my uncle that you sent Zhenzhen to the Golden Crow Guard. Are you planning to have her take over the Golden Crow Guard?"

"That's what I think, but we don't know if it's suitable yet," Li Yinyin said, and couldn't help but sigh. "It's a pity that Xiao Fu is a bit too young, otherwise, she would be a good choice."

The Li family had been kind to Xiao Fu, and she was someone who came from Li Yinyin's side. As a member of the first generation of the Golden Crow Guard, she was more than qualified and trusted.

Unfortunately, Xiao Fu is younger than Li Yinyin. If the Golden Crow Guard is small, it's fine, but if there are more, she definitely won't be able to manage them. Furthermore, being a Golden Crow Guard general means not only managing military affairs but also dealing with officials outside the army. In this respect, Xiao Fu's background is lacking. Even though Li Yinyin can supplement her to some extent, the lack of ability cannot be made up for in a short time.

Li Chengming also felt that Xiao Fu was suitable. After all, in his mind, the Golden Crow Guard was almost equivalent to Li Yinyin's private army. Rather than letting others get involved, it was better to clearly let Li Yinyin's trusted subordinates manage it from the beginning.

On this point, Li Yinyin actually disagreed with him, because Li Yinyin hoped that the Golden Crow Guard could be as bright as their name, and even if they left her, they would still be the best sun, guiding more women of the Ming Kingdom.

However, the difference in these ideas was not obvious at the time, and neither of them noticed it.

After the two men finalized their strategy, corrupt officials and unscrupulous merchants within the Ming Dynasty suffered the consequences. A pretext of collusion with traitors from the former Zhao Kingdom was all they needed to take down.

Some people, in an effort to protect themselves, packed their belongings and tried to leave the Ming Dynasty. But Li Chengming had anticipated this and ordered his men to guard the border, so no one, regardless of who they were, could leave at this moment.

At this point, some people actually seized upon this pretext, launched a rebellion, incited public opinion, and directed their attacks at the imperial court.

But to their surprise, the people, seeing that law-abiding merchants and officials were unscathed while those who fell from grace were all problematic, were not swayed at all and instead applauded. Their rebellion even made the court's reasons more credible.

This isn't just colluding with traitors; this is being a traitor to begin with!

Absolutely not wronged!

How good.

This massive purge lasted for several months, but the result was that the Ming Dynasty was thoroughly cleansed, the people felt a stronger sense of belonging to the Ming Dynasty, and the country became more stable.

Just as Li Chengming decided to launch the imperial examination the following year, news arrived that the King of the Western Regions had died suddenly and the Second Prince had rebelled and been imprisoned. This time, the First Princess was truly going to ascend the throne.

“So sudden,” Li Yinyin raised an eyebrow. “Didn’t the Second Prince just find the elixir for the King of the Western Regions? How could he suddenly rebel? If you say there’s nothing fishy going on, I doubt many people would believe you.”

"What difference does it make whether you believe it or not? The fact remains that the Second Prince led his troops into the palace and the King of the Western Regions died in front of the Second Prince."

After Li Chengming finished speaking, Yu Qiaoyun, who was drinking tea, couldn't help but sigh, "This princess is really amazing. It seems that we should be more cautious in our dealings with the Western Regions in the future."

“Sister-in-law is right,” Li Yinyin’s embroidery workshop still does business with the Western Regions. “Before we find out the situation of the eldest princess, we can’t be too cautious. After all, they are legitimate neighbors of the Ming Kingdom.”

Li Chengming hesitated again: "Should we have Prime Minister Xun go with you then?"

As Li Chengming's desired successor, Li Yinyin couldn't possibly refuse to go; her Golden Crow Guards were also powerful enough. Aside from that, the only thing Li Chengming could think of was to secretly place a strategist in her position.

“Teacher is the Prime Minister, and with him coming with me, this team is too high-level,” Li Yinyin thought for a while and pulled out Jing Qing. “He is not lacking in strategy and courage, and now he only serves in the Hanlin Academy. Although you are preparing to restart the imperial examination, one more Hanlin official will not make a difference, and one less official will not make a difference either. Let him serve as the face of our Ming Kingdom and come with me.”

"Sure, but wouldn't it be too few to have just him?"

“How could it be just him?” Li Yinyin replied. “Jing Qing is good-looking. Even if he’s eloquent, we can’t just let him have everything. We need to find a suitable substitute to say things that good-looking people can’t say to maintain their image.”

"However, I can't think of any suitable person for this position. Could you please recommend someone else, brother?"

"He needs to be sensible, quick-witted, and have a good mind, and also dare to say anything?" Li Chengming considered for a while, "Let's ask Prime Minister Xun later."

Li Yinyin understood; her older brother couldn't find a suitable match either.

That makes sense; who would dare to speak recklessly in front of a ruler? Of course, everyone would be careful what they say.

Even Prime Minister Xun might not know such a person; we'll have to ask around further.