Catching Monsters

Chapter 364 Removal
Of course, many people within the Embroidered Uniform Guard also glanced at Jiang Yun from time to time.

The officers and soldiers of the Imperial Guard who were over a hundred in number were basically seasoned veterans of the capital.

The feud between Zhang Yuhu and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion had long been known, not to mention the people of the Eastern Garrison Command.

The people in both the North and South were somewhat relieved to see Jiang Yun arrive.

In any case, if Zhang Yuhu wanted to find someone within the Embroidered Uniform Guard to establish his authority, Jiang Yun would be an excellent candidate.

Jiang Yun noticed that his colleagues were looking at him strangely, so he could only smile faintly and then sit down in a chair near the front.

Meanwhile, in the study of the commander of the Northern Garrison, a man around fifty years old with slightly graying hair sat inside.

His face was deeply wrinkled, and there was a scar on his cheek. His eyes also carried a hint of arrogance.

Zhang Yuhu had already changed into the official robes of the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

He stood on the bronze mirror in the study and turned around, quite satisfied.

Previously, he was the commander of the Tianqi Army. In terms of rank, being transferred to the Embroidered Uniform Guard as a commander was only a lateral move.

But everyone knew that this was a promotion.

The Tianqi Army was a major force protecting the capital, and therefore extremely important. Only those deeply trusted by His Majesty the Emperor could hold such a position.

However, compared to the status of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the gap is still enormous.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuhu slowly walked to the desk, where a roster was placed.

It contains a list of personnel from the Three Departments of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, holding positions of 100 households or above, along with their background information.

Jiang Yun's name had already been circled by Zhang Yuhu with a red brush.

After putting the roster away, he pushed open the door and strode towards the main hall.

The crowd, which had been whispering and making noise, fell silent the moment Zhang Yuhu arrived.

Soon, Zhang Yuhu walked into the hall, came to the front, waved with a smile, and said, "Please don't be shy, everyone, please sit down."

"I have been appointed as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by order of His Majesty. Commander Li Wangxin and I have been friends for many years."

"You are all Lord Li's old subordinates, and I am fortunate to work with you all."

"No one's position will change easily in the short term..."

This was a very official inaugural address, the core of which was to reassure the vast majority of people present that he would not make any major changes and that he would have to rely on everyone in the future.

After finishing his speech, Zhang Yuhu suddenly changed the subject and said, "In addition, according to my understanding, Lord Li Wangxin's transfer this time is related to Xiao Min'er's escape."

"Xiao Min'er's escape this time constitutes a serious dereliction of duty."

"Although Lord Li has been quite kind to his subordinates and took the blame before His Majesty," Zhang Yuhu paused, then slowly said, "we in the Embroidered Uniform Guard also need to give an explanation for this matter. What do you all think?"

Everyone present nodded in agreement, and no one refuted Zhang Yuhu's statement.

"Zhou Yi".

Zhou Yi, sitting at the front, frowned slightly, feeling quite helpless. He stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "The person escaped from the Northern Garrison Command. I am willing to accept any punishment."

"And who is Jiang Yun?" Zhang Yuhu asked again.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun frowned, stood up, and looked at Zhang Yuhu, saying, "Lord Zhang, what does this have to do with me?"

Zhang Yuhu took out the dossier about Xiao Min'er's escape and slowly said, "You entered the imperial prison with Zhou Yi and Li Wangxin. You also bear an inescapable responsibility for letting Xiao Min'er go."

"Huh?" Jiang Yun was taken aback for a moment, then retorted, "But sir, I am from the Eastern Garrison."

"The person escaped from the Northern Garrison Command."

"I just happened to run into them when I came to the Northern Garrison Command."

Zhang Yuhu's expression remained calm as he slowly said, "Are you finished?"

"Then it is my turn to speak."

"Jiang Yun and Zhou Yi are hereby suspended from their duties for reflection, and their files are sealed as punishment. If their performance is commendable, they will be reinstated." "Furthermore, isn't Jiang Yun, the current commander of a thousand households, the highest-ranking officer in the Eastern Garrison?"

"How can such a large Eastern Garrison Command be run like this?"

Chang Zhixing.

Chang Zhixing was Zhang Yuhu's adjutant for many years. Now that Zhang Yuhu had come to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Chang Zhixing naturally followed.

"Your humble servant is here," Chang Zhixing said respectfully.

"You will temporarily serve as the Commander of the Eastern Garrison."

"Yes."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun merely frowned slightly before sitting down in the chair.

Zhou Yi, standing beside him, also sighed slightly. He had finally managed to reach the position of Northern Garrison Commander, but now Zhang Yuhu had removed him from the post.

My luck has really been bad lately.

Is it because I've been too busy lately and haven't been able to offer incense to my parents?
Once I get back, I'll make arrangements immediately to go to my parents' graves outside the city.

Zhang Yuhu appointed two of his trusted confidants to take charge of the Eastern and Northern Garrison Commands.

As for what's next, Zhang Yuhu isn't in a hurry; he's unlikely to completely overhaul the entire Embroidered Uniform Guard.

It all depends on which of these thousands or hundreds of households are willing to pledge their loyalty.

After the meeting, the newly appointed Commander of the Eastern Garrison, Chang Zhixing, looked at the crowd with a smile and said, "I will be hosting a banquet at Fumanlou later. All of you brothers from the Eastern Garrison are welcome to come."

Jiang Yun remained expressionless, turned around, and walked outside.

Zidane followed immediately, and the other officers of the Eastern Garrison Command hesitated for a moment before following suit.

They left this place with Jiang Yun.

After more than ten people came out, Qi Da, with some dissatisfaction on his face, cursed, "Zhang Yuhu's behavior is too ugly. He just arrived at the Embroidered Uniform Guard and dismissed Commander Jiang. What is he thinking?"

"And they even sealed Lord Jiang's file."

Sealing up the files was intended to completely confine Jiang Yun within the Embroidered Uniform Guard, preventing him from being easily transferred to other departments.

That bastard wants to completely ruin Jiang Yun's career.

The other centurions following behind were also quite dissatisfied.

It should be noted that these households were divided into two groups.

One group of people were originally Yang Liunian's men and were quite familiar with Jiang Yun.

The other group consisted of Zhou Yi's old subordinates!

This group of people were extremely dissatisfied to see Zhou Yi also being transferred to a sinecure.

They certainly wouldn't give Chang Zhixing any face.

One of the centurions then suggested, "Lord Jiang, aren't you quite familiar with Eunuch Feng Yu? Why don't you ask Eunuch Feng to speak to His Majesty on his behalf?"

"You've made so many contributions to our Eastern Garrison Command, why are you being dismissed?"

"This reason is completely absurd. It was clearly their Northern Garrison Command that lost face. What does it have to do with us?"

"I'll dismiss you for that reason."

Jiang Yun was naturally dissatisfied. He frowned slightly and said, "Fine, since I've been dismissed from my post, I'll just have some peace and quiet."

"It wouldn't be bad for me to go back to the Sanqing Temple to cultivate in peace."

Qi Da chuckled and said, "Commander Jiang, we brothers have been wanting to visit your Sanqing Temple for a long time. Tonight, let's set up two tables of good wine and have a drink together."

Jiang Yun's eyes flickered slightly, knowing what Qi Da was thinking, and she did not refuse: "Alright, if everyone has time, let's go to the Sanqing Temple for a visit."

(End of this chapter)