The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"..."

Qin Lie stared blankly at Li Jingtian in disbelief.

I can't believe it's real.

It should be noted that the Qin family of Huaiyin and the Wang family of Taiyuan have been linked by marriage for so long, yet they have not been able to obtain even a minor official position.

Now, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has directly given the Qin family of Huaiyin one official position of the third rank and two official positions of the fourth rank.

This is a real high-ranking official of the imperial court!

Although Qin Lie knew that the rank of the Jinyiwei's Imperial Guards did not grant them any real power, only rank and benefits.

But for the Qin family of Huaiyin, this was already a great joy!

Having these ranks means that the Qin family of Huaiyin can completely enter the imperial court from the Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) family!

"However, for the time being, we cannot disclose this information."

"Therefore, the token and official robes cannot be given to the Qin family of Huaiyin for the time being."

"To avoid being discovered by the Wang family of Taiyuan."

"The token and official robes will be given to the Qin family of Huaiyin when the time is right. I hope that Qin Gongfeng can understand this."

Li Jingtian smiled slightly and said to Qin Lie.

"Don't worry, Lord Li, I understand that perfectly well."

"That is also why I did not go to the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters to find Lord Li today."

Qin Lie took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions and said to Li Jingtian with a serious expression.

"It's good that Qin Gongfeng understands."

"Master Qin, do you have any more questions for me?"

"If not, I will have to return to our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters."

"Our Embroidered Uniform Guard is responsible for constructing water conservancy projects throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, and I am in charge of these matters."

Li Jingtian nodded slightly and looked at Qin Lie.

Qin Lie shook his head, clasped his hands in a fist and said to Li Jingtian, "I apologize for disturbing you, Lord Li. That's all."

"Okay, I'll take my leave now."

Li Jingtian said something to Qin Lie, then disappeared from the courtyard in a flash.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, whenever a prefecture or county government needed to dredge waterways or build dikes, the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard) would visit the local garrisons to assist in recruiting people to prepare for the water conservancy projects.

Yes, it is preparation.

After all, dredging waterways and building dikes is no simple task; it first requires recruiting a large number of people.

At the same time, the government offices of each prefecture and state were also required to divide the river sections into areas based on the needs provided by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

After the areas were divided, the Embroidered Uniform Guard had to ensure the people's housing and food while dredging waterways and building dikes.

We must also ensure that people can receive timely medical treatment when they fall ill while dredging waterways and building dikes.

Naturally, a large number of carpenters, bricklayers, cooks, and doctors would also need to be recruited.

Carpenters and bricklayers had to first build temporary settlements in each area before the people could begin dredging the waterways and constructing dikes.

Meanwhile, the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters began transporting large amounts of gold and silver to various parts of the Great Zhou Dynasty through the elite Embroidered Uniform Guards.

After all, even building temporary housing requires financial support.

Preparations for the construction of water conservancy projects began in full swing.

The next day.

at dusk.

The residence of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Qin Heng, the eldest elder of the Qin family of Huaiyin, arrived outside the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites with a gloomy expression between his brows.

"What brings this senior to our Ministry of Rites Vice Minister's residence?"

Upon seeing Qin Heng arrive, a guard quickly approached him, cupped his hands in greeting, and inquired.

Although this guard was only at the Nascent Soul Realm level, it was clear that Qin Heng was no ordinary person.

Naturally, they dared not be negligent in the slightest.

The guards of top-tier families like the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families can definitely be described as having keen eyesight and sharp vision.

After all, they were used to seeing high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

"I am Qin Heng, the newly appointed Grand Elder of the Qin Clan of Huaiyin, and I have come to pay my respects to Lord Wang."

Qin Heng said calmly.

"Elder Qin, please come in. We will inform the master right away."

The guard's eyes narrowed, and he quickly extended his hand to Qin Heng in invitation.

A guard beside him had already used his lightness skill to slip into the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites.

Qin Heng nodded slightly and, led by the guards, walked towards the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites.

Not long after.

Qin Heng then arrived at the main hall of the Ministry of Rites' residence and sat down in the living room.

Soon, a maid from the Ministry of Rites' residence brought in a teacup, placed it on the tea table next to Qin Heng, and slowly withdrew.

Deep within the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites, outside the study.

A guard rushed over, bowed, and said, "Reporting to Master, Qin Heng, the newly appointed Grand Elder of the Qin Clan of Huaiyin, has come to pay a visit."

crunch.

Wang Hao, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, pushed open the door and came out of the study. He frowned and said, "You said the new Grand Elder of the Qin Clan of Huaiyin is named Qin Heng?"

As a relative by marriage with the Qin family of Huaiyin, Wang Hao could not possibly be unaware of the name Qin Heng.

It can be said that Wang Hao knew exactly how many experts the Qin family of Huaiyin possessed.

"Your Excellency, it is absolutely true."

"Elder Qin Heng was already waiting for the master in the hall at this time."

"By the way, sir, there seems to be a hint of gloom between Elder Qin Heng's brows."

The guard said respectfully.

Wang Hao waved to the guard and said, "Alright, I understand. You may leave now."

"Yes."

The guard bowed and then turned to leave.

"A gloomy meaning?"

"It seems that something really has happened to the Qin family of Huaiyin!"

"No wonder... no wonder Qin Lie, a master at the peak of the ninth level of the Human Immortal Realm, who is only one step away from the Earth Immortal Realm, would work for the Embroidered Uniform Guard and eliminate Qin Yun, the master of the number one manor in the world."

Wang Hao frowned and said thoughtfully.

In fact, Wang Hao had already received news yesterday that Qin Lie had appeared in the Embroidered Uniform Guard and was working as a henchman for them.

He was pondering what the Qin family of Huaiyin really meant.

He had been pondering whether to feign joining the Embroidered Uniform Guard to seek an opportunity to avenge Qin Yu and his two sons, or to truly put aside his grudges and join the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Meeting Qin Heng will reveal what exactly happened to the Qin family of Huaiyin."

After a long silence, Wang Hao took a step forward and disappeared from the spot.

In a blink of an eye.

Wang Hao walked into the hall and saw Qin Heng sitting in the guest seat. He said with a warm smile, "Elder Qin Heng has come from afar. I am sorry for not welcoming you properly. Please forgive me."

"How could I trouble Lord Wang to personally greet me?"

Qin Heng suddenly stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Wang Hao, and said.

With a beaming smile, Wang Hao extended his hand to Qin Heng, inviting him, "Elder Qin Heng, let's sit down and talk."

"it is good."

Qin Heng nodded and sat down again.

"Elder Qin Heng, hasn't Elder Qin Yuan always been the Grand Elder of the Huaiyin Qin Clan?"

Wang Hao sat down in the main seat of the hall. He had noticed at first glance that there was indeed a gloomy look between Qin Heng's brows, as if he was extremely repressed. He pretended not to understand and said with a puzzled look on his face, "Why did it suddenly become Elder Qin Heng? Is it because Elder Qin Yuan is preparing to go into seclusion for cultivation, so he passed the position of Grand Elder to Elder Qin Heng?"