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

"Esteemed ministers, Chu Xiu has dispatched the Northern Garrison Command's elite cavalry to order the Jinyiwei's thousand-household and hundred-household offices throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty to launch a free medical clinic campaign."

Chen Yu said with a solemn expression.

"To launch a free medical clinic throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty?"

A strange light flashed in Dugu Tai's eyes as he said, "I understand now. This young man's true purpose is probably to completely seize control of the Jinyiwei's thousand-household and hundred-household units across the country!"

"What a plan!"

Minister of Works Zheng Yun exclaimed in amazement, "At such a young age, you already possess such shrewdness."

Let's start in the capital. This free clinic can also be a way to curry favor with His Majesty.

Now they want to extend their reach into the various Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard) headquarters and civic offices, and completely integrate the power of the entire Jinyiwei.

This is a win-win situation!

Yang Yan and the others showed expressions of agreement.

Zhao Duo, the Minister of Personnel, sighed and said, "It's a pity that such a talented person cannot be used by us."

The more he acted this way, the less the Wang family of Taiyuan could tolerate him.

This child's life is numbered!

Yang Yan smiled slightly and said, "Let's wait and see. The Wang family of Taiyuan should be making a move soon."

Dugu Tai and the others nodded and said nothing more.

The Imperial Palace, Taiji Palace.

A female official entered the Taiji Palace, handed a note to Pei Guanyin, and then withdrew.

Pei Guanyin took the note, glanced at it, and bowed to Empress Murong Si, saying, "Your Majesty, there is news of Lord Chu."

"Oh?"

Murong Si's eyes lit up as she looked at Pei Guanyin with great interest.

Jiang Wan'er's gaze also turned to Pei Guanyin, filled with curiosity.

"Lord Chu dispatched the Northern Garrison Command's elite cavalry to order all the thousand-household and hundred-household offices throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty to launch free medical clinics throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Moreover, just like in Beijing, the free clinic will be held every month, each lasting three days."

Pei Guanyin said with a serious expression.

"Our entire Great Zhou Dynasty is conducting a free medical clinic?"

Murong Si frowned slightly and said, "With the current special funds for public welfare of the Northern Garrison Command, how long can Minister Chu support such a free clinic?"

"Your Majesty, this servant does not know."

Pei Guanyin hesitated for a moment, then said, "Perhaps only the person in charge of the treasury of the Northern Garrison Command would know the truth."

However, this servant suspects that since Lord Chu dares to do this, he must have a way to make money.”

Murong Si smiled and said, "What kind of money-making methods does Minister Chu have? It's nothing more than confiscating money from the homes of corrupt officials."

"Your Majesty, could there be a deeper meaning behind Lord Chu's promotion of this free clinic?"

Jiang Wan'er suddenly spoke.

A hint of approval appeared on Pei Guanyin's pretty face.

In fact, both she and Jiang Wan'er had clearly guessed Chu Xiu's true purpose in doing this.

After all, the two of them were exceptionally intelligent, and with years of training, their abilities were actually no less than those of the high-ranking officials in the imperial court.

"Minister Chu has two purposes in doing this."

"The first objective should be to increase the people's support for me and gain the support of the people of the world."

"After all, he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world!"

"The influence of powerful and influential families in a region is too great."

"In many situations, my words may not carry as much weight as those of powerful and influential families."

A cold glint flashed in Murong Siqing's eyes as she said, "To break the control of powerful clans over local areas, we must gain the support of the people."

Chu Aiqing's actions can be described as digging his own grave!

"Digging up the graves of powerful and wealthy families!"

Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin exchanged a glance, and their expressions both became extremely solemn.

"However, with the Wang family of Taiyuan standing in front at this moment, the other powerful families will not make a move against Minister Chu for the time being."

"However, we must not be complacent."

After a pause, Murong Si said in a deep voice, "Where are the Shadow Guards!"

"Wei Chen is here!"

The Shadow Guard Commander appeared out of thin air in the main hall, knelt down before Murong Si, and spoke with utmost respect.

"Send additional shadow guards, increasing the number to ten!"

"Go all out to protect Minister Chu's safety!"

Even if they die!

"We must not allow Minister Chu to be threatened in any way!"

Murong Si said in a deep and powerful voice, "Of course, unless Chu Aiqing's life is truly threatened, the Shadow Guards must not appear, and even more so, they must not be discovered by Chu Aiqing."

"Yes, I obey your order!"

The Shadow Guard Commander said firmly.

Murong Si nodded slightly and waved to the Shadow Guard Commander.

The Shadow Guard Commander bowed and then disappeared from the main hall, as if he had never been there at all.

"The second objective, Minister Chu, is probably to take control of all the Jinyiwei's thousand-household and hundred-household offices throughout our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"After all, only when all the thousand-household and hundred-household offices in various places are incorporated into the Northern Garrison Command can it be a true Northern Garrison Command."

"Otherwise, Minister Chu is only nominally in charge of the Northern Garrison."

Murong Si pondered for a moment before speaking.

Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin nodded slightly; they had guessed this as well.

"It will be quite difficult for Minister Chu to achieve this!"

"Fortunately, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has declined in recent years, and many powerful families don't really care about it."

"In addition, the Wang family of Taiyuan has been secretly controlling the Embroidered Uniform Guard, so most powerful families are unwilling to offend the Wang family of Taiyuan."

"Although there may be members of aristocratic families in the Jinyiwei's thousand-household and hundred-household units across the country, and some may have been infiltrated by these families, they are ultimately only a small part, or rather, they cannot truly control each thousand-household and hundred-household unit."

Murong Si smiled and said, "I am somewhat looking forward to the day when Minister Chu truly takes charge of the entire Northern Garrison and becomes a veritable Vice Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin also had a hint of anticipation on their faces.

Although the Embroidered Uniform Guard had declined for many years, it was still present throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. With Chu Xiu's abilities and Murong Si's support, it was still a force to be reckoned with.

Perhaps it will truly be able to recreate the glory of the Imperial Guards of yesteryear.

Chu Mansion.

After a hearty meal, Chu Xiu sat down in a pavilion to enjoy tea.

suddenly.

He raised his head, looked into the distance, and said, "Now that you're here, why are you afraid to come out?"

Yu Xuanji, standing behind Chu Xiu, changed her expression slightly. Could it be that the Seven Killers organization's assassins have appeared again?

"Impressive. I didn't expect Lord Chu to discover me so soon after I arrived."

"Now that Lord Chu has discovered me, I have no choice but to take action directly!"

A steady and powerful voice rang out from behind the artificial hill not far away.

A man in black slowly emerged from behind the artificial hill and walked step by step toward the pavilion.

Chu Xiu stood up and looked at the man in black, saying, "You shouldn't be a member of the Seven Kills Organization, right?"

Let me guess, are you from the Wang family of Taiyuan?

Logically speaking, the Wang family of Taiyuan should indeed be getting restless!