Chapter 1072: Chapter 698: Utter Defeat!
This was the first appointment Tang Fei made after waking up.
Firstly, it was a gesture to express his gratitude. Qin Luo not only saved his life but also the old man’s life and Xuanyuan Mingjing’s life...
These were the most important people to him.
If it weren’t for Qin Luo’s miraculous skills, he couldn’t imagine how severe the consequences would have been.
As the old saying goes, having an elder at home is like having a treasure.
Having an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor at home is the most precious treasure.
Moreover, with Qin Luo around, more lives could be saved in the future.
Additionally, this was a reward for the Qin Clan.
Qin Luo came from a renowned imperial family of traditional Chinese medicine doctors, known since before the Blue Star great catastrophe, with generations upon generations being doctors.
There were both traditional Chinese medicine doctors and Western medicine doctors, although mainly Chinese medicine.
They made outstanding contributions to the improvement of the Empire’s medical technology and the development of medical skills, with remarkable achievements in the research and promotion of traditional Chinese medicine.
It was proven that those traditional Chinese medicines, when processed with advanced instruments, had significant therapeutic effects on various diseases. The mainstream ’repair liquid’ and ’life water’ on the market were all extracted from plants and animals.
After Qin Luo was kidnapped to treat a disease, the Qin Clan also faced exclusion and suppression from the Shen Group.
All important family members were imprisoned, some lost their power, others their positions.
If it wasn’t known that these people still had ’value’, they would have been executed long ago.
Upon hearing this news, others would naturally be moved to tears, patting their chests and repeatedly promising that they would live up to the expectations and do their utmost in the Empire’s medical health sector.
However, Qin Luo waved his hands continuously and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I am indeed not suitable for this job."
"The position of the Minister of Health is too important; it requires taking responsibility for the healthcare of a nation... it’s complex and the responsibility is enormous."
"Honestly, I wouldn’t even be able to do the job of a director at the Imperial Maritime Hospital. I know myself, I prefer doing medical research and frontline surgical work."
"If possible, I still hope to stand on the front line to develop more medicines and save more people... the position of Minister of Health, it’s better to find someone more suitable."
The greatest hero serves the nation and its people.
In his heart, there was no self, only the nation and the people.
This is Qin Luo, a doctor who truly saves lives.
Tang Fei was silent for a moment and then said, "The work of the Minister of Health is indeed extensive and complex, with frequent need for overseas visits... a lot of policy work and less technical research, it truly does not suit you."
"How about this, you become a Deputy Minister of Health, and then take on the affairs of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Guild... this is what your Qin Family is best at, you shouldn’t refuse anymore. Even if not for yourself, think about your family."
Tang Fei understood Qin Luo’s nature, knowing that he preferred being on the operating table treating people or engaged in medical research.
However, he accomplished such great achievements...
A person may not want it, but you cannot refuse to mention it.
If you offer and they decline, they will remember this kindness.
If you do not offer or mention it, it may lead to resentment.
This is human nature!
Tang Fei needed to consider the problem from the position of those in power...
He truly wished to slap himself: Tang Fei, you have degenerated.
Seeing that Tang Fei’s words came from the heart, Qin Luo nodded and replied, "Alright, I’ll go along with your arrangement."
He could refuse the position, but the Qin Family needed it.
When they wanted to promote traditional Chinese medicine and implement it, they needed power as a guarantee...
Otherwise, trying to shake any party’s interest would result in a head-on collision.
"It’s settled then, I will have the Minister of Health try not to interfere with your work," Tang Fei said with a smile.
He said this as the head of state, not because he was particularly arrogant, but because he understood that after Shen Wuxiang’s death, the Shen Family’s power had fallen...
Other issues were just a matter of time.
"Thank you." Qin Luo smiled as he thanked.
He didn’t like being an official, but if being one allowed him to do more, he could reluctantly accept it.
Qin Luo opened the door and told everyone that Tang Fei had awakened.
Phoenix rushed in like a ball of fire, holding Tang Fei’s wet body tightly.
"Tang Fei, you’re awake... finally awake..."
Tang Fei looked at Phoenix indulgently, gently patting her thin back.
Sheng Xinhua followed closely, standing by the repair instrument, smiling brightly at Tang Fei.
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Phoenix Dance Army. Central Army Tent.
Chief of Staff Song Huaijin led a group of senior officers from the Phoenix Dance Army, waiting in front of the building. Soon, three Star Discs slowly landed, and before they stabilized, Song Huaijin greeted them at the first opportunity.
The heavy and profound Star Gate opened, a group of black-clad bodyguards first appeared, protecting the sides of the spiral staircase.
Only then did Shen Jianping appear before the Star Gate. Seeing Song Huaijin waiting below, he was very satisfied with his attitude, but politely said, "Huaijin, we’re all old friends, no need for all these formalities."
Song Huaijin saluted with an Imperial Army salute and said loudly, "Welcome, Chief, to inspect the Phoenix Dance Army."
"Welcome, Chief, to inspect the Phoenix Dance Army."
The others followed with salutes, showing full respect.
Shen Jianping’s agitated heart calmed down a bit, thinking, the army’s morale can be trusted...
As long as the Phoenix Dance Army is still under control, echoing with Mountain Qi Camp, other military districts wouldn’t dare to have different thoughts.
Even if they did, they’d have to wait and observe, wouldn’t they?
They control the core; the Government Affairs Office could fully provide continuous troop reinforcements and material support to these major military districts...
They hadn’t lost yet.
They would exhaust the bandits if needed.
"Public is public, private is private." Song Huaijin stepped forward, shook hands with Shen Jianping, and smiled, "The Chief is here representing the state, how dare we be negligent?"
"Fine, let’s discuss official business first, and then let’s have a drink."
"Yes." Song Huaijin replied seriously, "Chief, please."
"Together."
Shen Jianping took the lead, accompanied and surrounded by the generals, heading towards the Phoenix Dance Building.
"What areas does the Chief want to inspect?" Song Huaijin asked.
"Let’s go to your office first," Shen Jianping said, not in the mood to tour around, "Let’s chat privately first."
"Yes."
Song Huaijin invited Shen Jianping to his private office, dismissing the other generals to resume their duties.
Once the secretary brought tea, Shen Jianping directly said, "Huaijin, we’ve been old friends, so I won’t hold back... Shen Lewu has been captured by the bandits, and can’t return for the time being."
"So, I called to ensure you control the Phoenix Dance Army... I want to ask, can you have full control?"
"Report to the Chief, I am not disgraced. I’ve talked with all the generals, and they are willing to support Huaijin’s work. Those unwilling to cooperate have been detained by me, waiting for the Chief’s disposition."
Shen Jianping, with a grave expression, said decisively, "In extraordinary times, we must take decisive action. Phoenix Dance Army is a whole; it’s the elite of the Empire and a stabilizing force, it must not fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives."
"For those who don’t follow orders or refuse to unite... imprison those who should be imprisoned and execute those who should be executed. This is not a time for reasoning or compassion."
"With the Chief’s support, I can move forward unburdened."
"Proceed boldly with your duties; I am your strong backing."
"Thank you, Chief."
Song Huaijin looked towards the door and said solemnly, "Someone come."
A large group of armed and armored military police rushed in.
"Shen Jianping, with your wolfish ambitions, you conspired to overthrow the state power... I now arrest you for treason."
"Song Huaijin..."
Shen Jianping was stunned for a moment and roared loudly.
"You ungrateful villain, without the Shen Family..."
Upon seeing Song Huaijin’s cold gaze, the insults in Shen Jianping’s mouth couldn’t escape.
Greed leads to death, birds perish for food.
Victory belongs to the victor, who writes history.
Between the Shen Family and Tang Fei, Song Huaijin simply made his choice.
His expression defeated, his body weakened and collapsed on the sofa.
The tide had turned.
The Shen Family had lost, utterly defeated.
