I am a commoner, but I will lead the empress to unify the world

At this point, how could Ma Ling not know what he meant?

Immediately waved his hand and scolded,

"What nonsense are you talking about? Am I that kind of lustful person?"

Shen Changgong was unmoved and continued to persuade,

"There aren't any outsiders here, so what are you afraid of? Although all men like eighteen-year-old girls, the ones who can truly connect with you are still your own age.

Many of these concubines are in their thirties or forties, about the same age as you.

And they all have no children, so they have no worries.

Those who have children are all the princes of the previous emperor. After being crowned as queens, they will be given fiefdoms. After the death of the previous emperor, they will definitely go to their sons’ fiefdoms to live out their retirement.

These girls have never given birth to children, have no scruples, and have clean family backgrounds. You can just pick a few that you like and have some fun with them, right?

They are all in the palace now, but they can't stay in the palace forever.

After a while, you will either be dismissed or taken back and thrown into the Jiaofangsi, and you will have no chance of getting anything out of it.

My sister-in-law is not here now, she is in her hometown, what are you afraid of?

Choose a few more women and have a few more children, so that in the future there will be someone to inherit your military strategy and ambitions, right? Don’t you think so?

How about this, you pick a few first, and then use them as your maids to serve you, helping you with work during the day and sleeping with you at night, isn't that nice too?"

Hearing this, Ma Ling looked at Gongsun Wan'er and Tu Que Ling expressionlessly and said,

"Just like these two people beside you?"

Gongsun Wan'er and Tu Queling blushed.

"It's different. The ones around me are really capable. Which of my women can't stand on their own? They are all very capable.

But you can also give her a nominal position, such as secretary, maid, or assistant."

"Hmph, you don't need to meddle in my affairs."

Ma Ling snorted coldly.

"Okay, whatever you want. It's getting dark soon and I'm hungry. Let's go eat. I didn't even have lunch."

After casually looking at some information in the imperial study, everyone moved to the imperial kitchen.

On the way, I happened to meet Liu Fugui who was jogging towards me.

"Old Liu is here, come and have dinner."

Shen Changgong waved at him.

Liu Fugui was flattered, and hurriedly ran over, nodding and bowing, and said with a smile,

"I haven't had dinner yet."

"Well, did you see the city when you came here? How's the war going?"

"Your Highness, the fighting in the city has basically been settled, and our brothers in the army are escorting prisoners out in batches.

There were only sporadic cries of killing and shouting, but the overall outcome was decided."

"Well, that's great. Tomorrow we'll have the prisoners remove all the stones from the city gate and repair the city wall."

"Yes Yes Yes."

When we arrived at the imperial kitchen, we saw several tables of delicious dishes already prepared.

The second prince's guards were personally watching over the dishes in the imperial kitchen and had tasted them.

Only after confirming that it is non-toxic will it be given to the two kings to eat.

Shen Changgong and Ma Ling sat at the main table and invited Liu Fugui to sit with them.

Liu Fugui hurriedly sat down carefully.

While eating, Shen Changgong said to Liu Fugui,

"Sixth Brother, we have just conquered Linzi, and the south has not been pacified yet. There is no official in charge of government affairs except you, so you still need to worry about this matter.

In a while, the king and the Southern King will go on another expedition, so you will stay in Linzi, take charge of the overall situation, and be in charge of the affairs of the entire Qi area until the court sends new officials.

I will first appoint you as the Inspector of Qi. As for you, you will stay in Linzi for the next two days and look for those talented but underappreciated civil servants who have not yet fled, and form a team as soon as possible.

After the team was established, they worked hard to sort out government affairs. As the autumn harvest was about to begin, tax collection in various places had to be tightened.

We, the Yan army, have fought all the way here without massacring the city or disturbing the people. The people are less resistant to us, so it is easier for you to carry out your government affairs.

Can you do it well?"

"I will definitely do my best and will never let you down!"

Liu Fugui's face turned red with excitement.

I didn't expect that having established a good relationship with Shen Changgong before and then surrendering at the critical moment would bring such a huge reward.

The Inspector of Qi is in charge of the political affairs of the entire Qi area. He is a high-ranking official.

Never mind that the court would send someone over at that time. After he had made achievements in politics, would he still be afraid that the court would have a reason to replace him?

By then, the entire Qi area will be under his control, and no one can shake his position.

Liu Fugui first knelt down and kowtowed solemnly, then stood up and picked up the wine glass to toast Shen Changgong and Ma Ling in turn.

Afterwards, the two kings talked with Liu Fugui about the political affairs of Qi State.

Neither Shen Changgong nor Ma Ling were reckless men who only knew how to fight. On the contrary, they both attached great importance to government affairs, but they just didn't interfere much because Yan Fuyao did a good job.

After finishing the meal, Shen Changgong said,

"Old Liu, go back home and rest. We'll start work tomorrow. I'll write a memorial to Her Majesty tonight and tell her about this."

"Yes, yes, thank you, Your Majesty. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will return to the capital to report on my work and thank Your Majesty.

It has been many years since we last met, and I miss Your Majesty terribly."

"What the hell do you want with my wife? Get out of here."

Shen Changgong kicked him with a smile.

Instead of being angry, Liu Fugui burst into laughter.

It is precisely because I am familiar with Shen Changgong and have a good relationship with him that I can joke like this.

If it were any other official, Shen Changgong would not have acted so violently.

After Liu Fugui left, Shen Changgong was a little drunk and asked Gongsun Wan'er to find him a bedroom to sleep in.

Ma Ling was also given a bedroom to rest temporarily.

After reaching the door of the bedroom, Ma Ling stopped.

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

The captain of the guards asked hurriedly,

"Is there anything wrong?"

Ma Ling looked around and asked in a low voice,

"Go and ask which courtyards the late emperor's concubines are imprisoned in."

The guard was startled when he heard this, then suddenly realized what was going on and said quickly,

"Your Highness, I was the one who went with Hu Shangyi to arrange for the concubines. I will take you there."

"Well, walk quietly."

"Yes Yes Yes."

Ma Ling himself was not very interested in women. Previously in Shengjing, he did not even live in the imperial palace, but lived directly in the military camp, and rarely met the concubines of Emperor Kun.

But today he finally saw it.

Those concubines in the palace have been living a life of luxury since childhood, and are so beautiful. Especially some of them are in their thirties and forties, in the prime of their lives. They are as beautiful as flowers and exude a mature charm.

After Shen Changgong's guidance, Ma Ling also felt a little itchy.

In the entire palace, the most beautiful and noble person must be Queen Yu Ziling.

But Ma Ling was not interested in bean sprouts who were too young, and he liked mature and beautiful women who were about his own age.

What's more, Shen Changgong had already set his eyes on it, so it was impossible for him to snatch it away.