Becoming a winner in life starts with becoming a shadow

The first benefit is to give the current officials who can enter the Xuanzheng Hall a new motivation to work hard.

After all, officials who can enter the Xuanzheng Hall basically mean that their career has almost reached the end.

You must know that the empire of Zhanmei World is different from the feudal dynasty of China. The number of officials who can enter the Xuanzheng Hall is very limited, only seven or eight people.

Precisely because there are so few people, those who come here are basically unable to get in.

When power reaches its peak and cannot continue to rise through hard work, the mentality of those in power will change.

Minister Ernest is an obvious example.

In fact, this guy still has two skills in governing. If he didn't have solid political achievements, how could he hold the position of minister and gain the trust of the previous emperor after the original minister Qiao Li retired.

However, when Ernest became a powerful minister, he had thoughts that he shouldn't have.

In a world without the Teigu, Ernest would have probably usurped the throne, and the possibility of success was even high.

However, in the empire of Zhanmei World, it was because of the existence of the Teigu, a special magical item, that Ernest was unable to usurp the throne.

Who said that the most powerful Imperial Instrument [Supreme Throne] cannot be used by anyone not of royal blood?

Although he was able to dominate the government, but because the Teigu could not truly become the emperor, Ernest became able to do whatever he wanted.

Of course, this is only possible. It is also possible that Ernest is a born bad person, but he just hid it well before.

But no matter what the real situation is, one thing is unmistakable, that is, once people have no goals, they will easily slack off and have some messy ideas.

Therefore, Li Decai needs to re-establish a visible goal for them.

For those in power, power, wealth, reputation, etc. are already in their hands.

The only thing left that is beyond our reach is life span.

Li De had already figured out the merit exchange table in One Punch World.

Take it out and let the people present know what you can get from hard work, and they will naturally work hard for the goal.

And this is the first tangible benefit.

In fact, if it weren't for the fact that the rejuvenation drug had the most intuitive effect and hit the target of those in power, Li De might not have used this drug to kick off the show.

Of course, there was a second reason why Li De chose to use this drug to blow up the field, and that was to lure Sheila.

The current Jade Palace is like a dragon's den and a tiger's den. Without enough bait, Sheila may not have enough motivation, or may not have enough reasons to convince the Wild Hound members to run with him to rescue Ernest.

After all, the reason why the members of the Wild Hounds were summoned in the original work was mainly because Sheela was Ernest's son.

It can be regarded as climbing the high branch of the imperial minister. With the minister as a protective umbrella, he can do whatever he wants, otherwise Sheila may not be able to form the Wild Hound.

But now it is completely different from the original work. Ernest is in prison, which means that Sheila has lost her most important identity as the son of the minister.

Now he is no longer a second-generation official who needs to climb high, but a descendant of sinful blood, the son of a prisoner who everyone calls for beating.

That's why Li Decai needed to give Sheila a tempting excuse to summon the wild hounds, or Shang Pu.

Li De felt that Shang Pu, who only 'liked' children, should have little resistance to drugs that can create children.

Although he didn't know if this was the case, Li De was willing to give it a try. After all, it was related to the mission.

Anyway, the rejuvenation medicine is not a high-priority item in Li De's team, so there is no harm in taking it out.

"Your Majesty, about this rejuvenation drug." An older official couldn't help but said with a dry mouth at this moment.

But before he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Li De.

"Dear lords, Shibao has developed a lot of interesting medicines. Later, I will ask the envoys to bring a merit redemption list to your lords. You can refer to the above standards and do what you can.

But there is one thing I want to make clear in advance, that is, anyone from the Qing family who has taken the rejuvenating medicine must give up their current seat. There is no room for negotiation on this point, and the Qing family must understand the reason for this.

When your bodies grow up again, you can continue to serve the empire. Not only do I support this, I also look forward to seeing someone stand in front of me again.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you have accumulated enough merits to retire. Let's stop here for today's court meeting. I'm tired too. I think you all need to calm down and think carefully. "

After speaking, Li De stood up directly without giving anyone present time to react.

"Farewell Your Majesty!" Seeing Li De stand up, everyone present knelt down and shouted.

After all, you can't force the emperor to stay when he wants to rest.

As Li De's footsteps receded, the officials present looked at Claire and Alpha.

After a list appeared in the hands of the women, all the officials gathered around it.

They were eager to know what was on the merit redemption list.

"Master, it seems that these people don't care about hair color anymore." Miyano Shiho said following Li De.

"It's just profit." Li De said with a chuckle.

"Yes, since ancient times, we have always been loyal to whoever can provide greater benefits." Miyano Shiho nodded with great approval.

"But it is still necessary to activate the [Supreme Throne] once. After all, ordinary people or even low-level officials are not qualified to know the merit exchange list." Li De then added a little.

"That's right. It is indeed necessary to occupy the orthodoxy." Miyano Shiho nodded.

After all, if he really didn't care about the orthodoxy, Li De would not have to replace the little emperor.

"Next, it depends on the methods of my sister and Alpha." Li De said while strolling.

If it was before the last consecutive mission, Li De would not have had high expectations for Claire.

After all, without the work experience of the Hero Association, Claire is a complete rookie.

Of course, the experience is definitely far from enough now.

However, absolute power is prepared for this moment.

Ordinary people want to play tricks with extraordinary strongmen, but they have to be prepared to risk their lives.

After someone is killed to scare the monkeys, others will understand what the so-called conspiracy and tricks are not worth mentioning in front of absolute power.

"Lady Claire and Alpha will definitely not let the master down." Shiho Miyano said immediately.

"I believe this, but I don't know how many twists and turns there will be in the process of achieving this result." Li De continued to smile.

"These are all necessary experiences for growth, right, master!" Shiho Miyano continued.

"That's right, after all, no one is born to be proficient in everything, it's all accumulated through experience, even being an emperor is the same!" Li De nodded in approval.     "That's different, after all, the master is a natural king." Shiho Miyano denied with a serious expression.

"Hahahaha, Shiho, you are so good at talking. I don't know how Delta is handling things. It should be about time." Li De asked casually.

"It should be about time, but master, I don't quite understand, wouldn't it be better to let Alpha handle the matter of recruiting Esdeath?" Shiho Miyano looked at Li De and asked.

"Shiho, apart from their different interests, Delta and Esdeath are actually the same kind of people. I think they have more things in common." Li De gave his reasons.

Do they really have a common topic?

Not really.

Why?

People of the same kind repel each other!

At this moment in the north, in the gathering place of foreign ethnic groups across the border, the situation where Delta and Esdeath met was a little different from what Li De said.

"Who are you?" Esdeath, who was bored and was ravaging the brave warriors of the northern foreign ethnic groups, asked when she saw Delta and Miyano Akemi brought by an officer.

"General Esdeath, these two are the envoys of His Majesty the Emperor." The officer who answered was the one who brought Akemi and Delta.

"The envoys of His Majesty?!" Esdeath looked at Delta and Miyano Akemi in surprise.

After all, this time was completely different from usual. You know, since she led the army, Ernest has never sent envoys so suddenly.

At most, someone would send a letter to urge her to end the war as soon as possible so that she could rush to the next battlefield, just like the last time she went to suppress the rioting southern ethnic groups.

So this time it was strange, did something happen in the imperial capital?

"Ernest has been arrested and imprisoned for attacking General Budd." Miyano Akemi seemed to understand what Esdeath was thinking, so she spoke.

"The minister was imprisoned?" Esdeath was very surprised when she heard it.

Because this matter seemed very unreasonable to Esdeath.

Ernest couldn't stand Budd and wanted to get rid of him, Esdeath had always known.

But even if Ernest wanted to kill Budd again, he would never do it when he was not in the imperial capital.

With his shrewdness, it is impossible for him not to know that the more combat power, the greater the chance, and this is the most unreasonable part.

She, Esdeath, is just a sadist, not a fool, how could she not analyze this unreasonableness.

"That's right!" Miyano Akemi answered very affirmatively.

"So what is your purpose? Do you want me to hand over the military power?" Esdeath kicked away the foreign dog licking her boots in front of her, stood up and asked Delta and Miyano Akemi.

"Such a strong murderous aura." Miyano Akemi frowned.

After all, she has met many people since she followed Li De, but it seems that this is the first time she has seen someone like Esdeath.

"Huh" Esdeath looked at Miyano Akemi and Delta and couldn't help but make a sound of surprise.

After all, her murderous aura is not something that everyone can bear with just frowning.

And the two women in front of her, one frowned and muttered a little dissatisfied.

As for the other, there was no abnormal reaction from beginning to end.

"We don't want military power, but you!" Miyano Akemi replied briefly.

"Want me?! What do you mean?" Esdeath was stunned when she heard Miyano Akemi's words, and then asked Miyano Akemi.

After all, she thought that after the fall of Minister Ernest, the young emperor sent someone to settle accounts with her.

Now it seems that the situation does not seem to be developing in this direction.

"Find a quiet place, no one else is qualified to know the secret order of His Majesty the Emperor!" Miyano Akemi continued to answer.

"Okay!" Esdeath did not hesitate.

One is that Delta and Akemi Miyano represent the orthodoxy of the empire at this moment. If Esdeath had not betrayed, she would at least have to listen to the secret orders brought by the two envoys first.

The other is that Esdeath has absolute confidence in her own strength at this moment.

After all, for her, the ice and snow in the north is a real home court.

She doesn't think she will lose to anyone here, so she wants to hear what Akemi Miyano will say.

"Go outside the barracks!" Delta, who had not spoken, said the moment Esdeath turned around.

"Okay!" Esdeath replied with a bloodthirsty smile, his mouth slightly cracked.

"Lord Esdeath! Please allow us to follow." Just as Esdeath was about to go out, the three beast warriors ran over from a distance, and Liva, one of them, spoke.

"As the envoy of His Majesty, I order you to stay where you are. Those who disobey the order will die!" Akemi Miyano said lightly after glancing at the three beast warriors who came.

After Akemi Miyano finished speaking, the three beast warriors didn't listen at all. Even Niu looked at Akemi Miyano with an eager look, because he had a hobby of collecting female faces.

"Stay!" Esdeath said.

"Yes, I will follow your orders!" The three beast warriors said in unison.

Akemi Miyano and Delta looked at the three beast warriors and said nothing. Then they walked out of the military camp, and Esdeath followed.

About 200 meters away from the military camp, Delta and Akemi Miyano stopped.

"Can you tell me now?" Esdeath looked at the two women and asked.

"Although you have a close relationship with Ernest, considering that you are a rare talent, His Majesty is willing to give you a chance, but you need to prove your loyalty to His Majesty." Akemi Miyano replied immediately.

"Oh, then I don't know how I can prove it?" Esdeath looked at Delta and Akemi Miyano with interest and asked.

"Sign it!" Akemi Miyano flipped her hand, and a slave contract appeared in her palm.

"Slave contract?!" After seeing the scroll in Akemi Miyano's hand that seemed to be made of sheepskin, these four words emerged in Esdeath's mind.

This feeling made Esdeath immediately realize that the scroll in Akemi Miyano's hand was definitely not a fake.

In other words, once signed, you can only become someone's slave.

Just thinking of this, Esdeath looked at Delta and Akemi Miyano with a dangerous look.

"Come on, Bud will die in my hands, let me see what means you have to resist." Delta stretched out his left index finger and hooked it at Esdeath and said.