The Inspectorate.0

The inspector general was reading a book when sounds of discourse traveled into his ear. He swept a look at those standing a little below him. “So he’s back,” the inspector general said indifferently. “Are we to throw him a welcome party?”0

“Sir, we heard that Li Hao wishes to take over the Night Watchers, and there’s even rumors from the palace that he wishes to establish a tenth ministry…”0

“Will it be that easy?” laughed the inspector general. “He won’t reach that goal even if he starts another battle. The nine ministries aren’t just formed on the basis of military strength. You guys wouldn’t understand it if I spoke of it.”0

The man shook his head. “He doesn’t stand much of a chance in annexing the Night Watchers. It also depends on the Night Watchers themselves. They are kindly disposed toward him at the moment because Yao Si helped him before. But once Yao Si recoils from the demand, the rest will swiftly sever their ties with Li Hao. The young man will know then how erroneous this impulse...0