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

Gongsun Wan'er took great pains to explain to the confused Shen Changgong for a long time, letting him know how domineering the One-Character King was, just like the King of the South.

She tried to make Shen Changgong change his mind and choose the title of King of the North, so that she would no longer have to be a maid and could be free.

After all, the status of a maidservant is not even as good as that of a concubine.

However, although Shen Changgong did not know about this bet, he still shook his head firmly.

"No, I just like Lanling Prince."

"Oh, why are you so stubborn? The Northern King sounds so nice."

"Lanling Prince sounds good."

"The King of the North sounds good."

"I like Prince Lanling."

"You are this person..."

"Are you leaving or not? If not, stay and sleep with me."

"you……"

Gongsun Wan'er was so angry that she gritted her teeth, stamped her feet, and walked out immediately with her butt raised.

Damn Shen Changgong, so damned! I'm so pissed off!

This person was born to go against me!

Shen Changgong continued to lie down and sleep.

He was right. He really liked the title of Lanling King. Gao Changgong, the Lanling King of Northern Qi, had always been a historical figure he liked very much. He was handsome and a good fighter. Like Zhuge Liang and Yue Fei, he was one of the three most regrettable people in his heart.

He also used to like playing games to relax, and he also liked to play the role of the invisible Lanling King, hiding in a dark corner, staring at the cute and attractive Xiao Qiao sister, and letting out bursts of cold and strange laughter...

Besides, he is also a killer and assassin himself, so there is no reason not to like Lanling King.

What a bullshit Northern King, it’s so ugly.

Gongsun Wan'er returned to the empress's bedroom. The empress was leaning on the bed, reading a book.

"Looking at how angry you are, he should have chosen the title of Lanling King, right?"

Yan Fuyao smiled.

Gongsun Wan'er sat on the edge of the bed and said angrily,

"I just can't understand it. He's such a fool. No matter what I say, he insists on choosing Lanling Prince. The more I talk, the more excited he gets. He won't budge. It's driving me crazy."

"Why are you so angry? Now that you've lost the bet, just be a good maid."

"Humph, I'm not going. He almost hacked me to death just now. If I hadn't reacted quickly, I would have died."

"Oh? He pulled a knife on you?"

Yan Fuyao said in surprise.

Gongsun Wan'er told the story again, and the empress finally understood.

"You asked for it. Who told you not to knock on the door and report? He's an assassin, so he must have had a stress reaction."

"Humph, I'm just angry anyway."

"Then why are you planning to be a maid? Are you planning to default on your debt?"

Gongsun Wan'er rolled her eyes and said playfully,

"Of course I won't go back on my word. I will definitely do what I said, but not now. I didn't say when I would go. I'm just like you, putting it off."

After saying this, Gongsun Wan'er trotted back to her room to sleep.

Yan Fuyao smiled, said no more, closed her eyes and went to sleep.

Three days passed in a flash. During these three days, the capital seemed calm on the surface, but undercurrents were surging behind the scenes.

Many powerful ministers began to prepare gifts for the empress's birthday. They had to be simple and not expensive, otherwise they would have no way of explaining where so much money came from.

There were also powerful people who were moving around and plotting something, preparing to sue some annoying guy.

Especially the Prince Nan’s Mansion, it was packed with people. So many dignitaries came to visit and give gifts, making it seem like the Prince Nan was going to have a birthday.

And there were also some people who secretly entered the palace.

On the same day, Shen Changgong was called into the palace by the empress.

When he arrived, he saw that there were already twenty people gathered here.

They were all young and middle-aged people, and no one was over forty years old.

The Empress Yan Fuyao and Gongsun Wan'er are also here.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

Shen Changgong walked over and saluted with his hands clasped.

"Here comes the Grand Commandant. Come and see the brave soldiers and generals I have prepared for you."

Yan Fuyao had a confident and calm smile on her face.

Shen Changgong turned his head to look at the twenty people. They were all wearing armor and had swords on their waists. They were all in high spirits and were obviously elite soldiers.

"Greetings, Grand Commandant!"

Twenty people put their right fists on their chests and bowed to Shen Changgong.

"Excuse me."

Shen Changgong waved his hand, looked at Yan Fuyao and asked,

"Your Majesty, what are the positions of these brothers?"

Yan Fuyao stepped forward and said slowly,

“Among these twenty people, some are generals of the Central Army, some are captains of the Imperial Guard, some are captains of the Central Army, some are captains of the Imperial Palace Guard, and some do not hold any official positions, but have been secretly practicing martial arts and learning military strategies.

They are all the people left to me by the late emperor, and they are the most loyal team to me and the late emperor.

The Central Army has twenty corps. Before you came, I only controlled five corps, five of whom were commanders with rich experience.

After the fall of Duke Ying and Duke Liang, the corps under their command became vacant, so I let Li Wei and Lin Fei take over that corps.

The remaining thirteen people are the corps commanders I have prepared for the remaining thirteen corps.

Once we capture the powerful tomorrow, we will immediately dispatch them, bearing my imperial edict, to the various camps to take up their posts, eliminate the powerful and their followers, and take control of the corps."

Shen Changgong nodded and said,

"Your Majesty has been very thoughtful. I will then focus on making arrangements to deal with the powerful and influential people."

"You have to ignore it. As the commander-in-chief of the Central Army, in charge of all the armies directly under the imperial court in a country, you have to get to know the generals under your command."

Yan Fuyao looked at the twenty people with a serious expression, and his domineering aura emanated from his dragon robe.

"Everyone, some of you have followed the late emperor for ten years, some for five years, and the shortest has been more than three years.

After I ascended the throne, I made a promise to you that all of you would be able to become generals.

Tomorrow is the time for me to fulfill my promise.

I! My word is as good as gold! My promise is worth a thousand gold! "

"Long live His Majesty! Long live Dayan!"

Twenty elite generals shouted excitedly in unison.

"And you must also remember that the military power and the ability to lead the army that you have obtained are earned by you.

It was him, his name was Shen Changgong, he was my husband, and he was the one who orchestrated all the plans to eliminate the powerful and seize military power.

From now on, you must be loyal not only to me, but also to him. He will be your commander-in-chief, leading you to quell internal rebellions, defend against external enemies, expand your territory, and unify the world!"

"We are waiting. Thank you, Marshal!"

The two of them bowed to Shen Changgong together.

"Alright, each of you please introduce yourselves to your commander in chief."

The empress took a few steps back and left the place to Shen Changgong.

"As ordered!"

The first man as tall as an iron tower came out.

"Li Wei, Commander of the Second Corps of the Changning Army of the Central Army!"

"Commander of the Third Corps of the Central Army's Mighty Tiger Corps, Lin Fei!"

"Captain of the Imperial Guard, Wang Hao!"

……

"The Mohist disciple, Mo Hei, is skilled in mechanical engineering and alchemy, and is even better at military tactics and martial arts."

The introduction of the last young man aroused Shen Changgong's strong interest.