Inside the Western Patrol Envoy Department of Qingzhou, Western Patrol Envoy Xi Qiangu was reading a joint official document that had just arrived from the Heavenly Patrol Division and the War Ministry. The further he read, the uglier his expression became.
"Hmph, merely offsetting merits against faults, with a year's salary forfeited as punishment?" Xi Qiangu licked his lips. "Such a grave matter was simply allowed to pass like this. That old Emperor really is shielding Ye Zhen."
As he spoke, Western Patrol Envoy Xi Qiangu tore the document into shreds!
"Yes, it seems that old Emperor is determined to deal with our Western Patrol Envoy..."
Wei Gang answered, then his expression suddenly shifted. "My lord, this matter can only go this far for now. It can be said that all our efforts fell short at the final step. But shouldn't we guard against Ye Zhen's retaliation? Judging by Ye Zhen's past conduct, that fellow will not swallow his anger and endure in silence."
"Retaliation? Ye Zhen's retaliation?" Xi Qiangu looked at Wei Gang.
"Yes, my lord. In truth, the purpose behind this organized invasion by the Devil Race army was so obvious that anyone on Ye Zhen's side with even a little sense could connect it to you. But it would only be a suspicion; they have no evidence. Yet having no evidence does not mean they will refrain from retaliating against us," Wei Gang said.
Xi Qiangu nodded. "That is possible, but what could Ye Zhen use to retaliate against me?"
With a cold laugh, Xi Qiangu stopped Wei Gang from continuing his advice. "Just as you said, this matter must be guarded against."
"Pass down the order: instruct the Wind Patrol Envoys and their offices on every route to heighten their vigilance. At the same time, deploy