In the imperial study, the two generals were rarely apprehensive.

The new emperor's origin is unclear, but the first emperor bypassed his own son and passed the throne to her, there must be a reason in it.

Moreover, the new emperor has just taken the throne, and in the face of a completely unfamiliar environment, he can still deal with it calmly, and these moves are still very clever.

Chonghua changed his clothes before coming to the imperial study, and the two generals hurriedly got up and saluted respectfully.

Lightly looking at the two men with great figures, Chonghua silently sighed in his heart, being a soldier is indeed different from others. In such an era of scarce resources, there are not many people who can exceed 190 in height. Not only that, but it's also sturdy and tough. This Zhenguo general is a grandfather, although General Fuyuan is younger, but his son has also reached the age of elementary school. That's pretty remarkable.

"When I first ascended the throne, I was familiar with some things at home. There was nothing else to do when the two generals were called, but they just wanted to find out what the military level of the country was. If other countries invade, are there plans and measures for defense? Chonghua said in a casual tone.

didn't tense the atmosphere too tightly, and I also hoped that the two of them wouldn't be tense. Don't keep a cold face if it's not a big deal, and maximize the advantages of women.

For example, the two iron-blooded gentlemen, because of the faint smile on the corner of Chonghua's mouth, their expressions relaxed a lot from just entering the door.

The emperor's question was very connotative. It's not a request for military power, it's not an inventory of work. Instead, pry open their mouths by asking.

What if an enemy army invades? If the two generals dared to prevaricate Chonghua with the scene of Lanling, a great country that was invincible, invincible, and invincible, then Chonghua would not be blamed if they were fired.

The two generals glanced at each other. I thought about it for a moment.

General Zhenguo came out first, hugged his fists and saluted, and before he opened his mouth, Chonghua raised his hand.

"Sit down and say, I am younger than the two generals, and there is no reason for the elders to stand and the juniors to sit and talk. It's the same when you sit down and say. ”

General Zhenguo's eyes moved slightly, and he was not humble, sat back in his chair, and said slowly: "Lanling is located in a remote area, and there is the water of Zhuhai in the east. There are natural ravines in the north. In terms of the wheeled area, it is difficult to attack it. ”

Chonghua frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "In this way, it is very easy to be forced to death by others." ”

Think about it. It was not easy to attack from the east and north. But if they come from the south and from the west. Then the people who are facing a dead end are the Lanling people. Nor did Moses cross the Red Sea, and it was a matter of time before he was forced to die.

General Zhenguo originally wanted to praise the geography of his country and let Chonghua poke it like this. Immediately choked.

To tell the truth, they have always used these two geographical conditions to block the invasion of foreign enemies, and they never thought that thinking in a different direction would drive them into a dead end.

"Your Majesty...... I don't think anyone will go that far to attack. "General Fuyuan is younger, and he was worried when Chonghua said this.

Chonghua blinked: "I want all the women to get it...... At least the new emperor of the Shang State must have wanted it. ”

Ouch, that kid from Luo Chen is smart. What's more, isn't it said that there are still many people passing through, and if one stands from a hostile point of view, Lanling is not far from destroying the country.

"It's a problem that I haven't noticed before. Now that it has been proposed, it must be carefully considered. Chonghua's eyebrows tightened. If there are external worries and internal troubles, the internal troubles can be easily solved, after all, there is not a single prince who rebels now. The ministers are not worried even if they rebel, after all, the literati have not been able to rebel for ten years, as long as the two generals and Lamur are on her side, it is not a problem who they want to die.

For the first time, the two generals looked at the problem from the perspective of a bystander, and they were decisively tragic.

That's a big deal.

"Your Majesty, what if you don't strengthen the defenses to the south and west?" General Fuyuan thought closer.

Chonghua nodded: "This is one thing, on the other hand, the sea and the ravine side also have to be prepared." If well prepared, it will be a favorable way out. ”

You can always dig tunnels, right? Now is not a time of war, so prepare early, so as not to be caught blind.

"What about troops? How many troops are there today? Chonghua asked.

General Zhenguo was still immersed in the relativity theory that the seat belt might hinder escape, and he couldn't extricate himself, and only woke up after listening to Chonghua's question.

"There are three domestic armies, the Zhenyuan Army, and now the town guards the frontier, and the main general is the eldest son of the old minister. In addition, the Yuansu army guarded the imperial city and inspected the country. ”

Chonghua made up for that scene, and on the whole, it was quite reliable. Not only are there special personnel guarding the border, but there are also regular patrols. The Imperial City was heavily guarded underground. These two generals are not mediocre either.

"Who is the commander of the Imperial Guards or the Praetorian Guard?" Chonghua then asked.

General Zhenguo's face suddenly became uncomfortable.

Chonghua was silent: "Could it be ......"

General Zhenguo fell to his knees with a pop: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Imperial Forest Army and the Praetorian Guard...... It is the second and youngest sons of Lao Chen. ”

Chonghua wiped his sweat silently, I wiped it, fortunately, fortunately, this old general is very loyal and reliable. Otherwise, it will be really lively. The commander of the border guard is his son, and the two branch armies of the Beijing garrison are also his sons. If you really feel a little disobedient, hehe, Queen, how have you sat so firmly in this chair for so many years?

The atmosphere in the study suddenly dropped to freezing. It was the first time that General Zhenguo, who was kneeling on the ground, felt that something was wrong.

It is impossible for this official to do whatever he wants. If the queen could be easily manipulated, she would not be able to be the emperor for so many years.

Whether it is the eldest son, the second son, or the youngest son, the official daughter-in-law is given to Zhang Luo by the queen. General Zhenguo was also apprehensive for a while at the beginning, but after so many years, there are a bunch of grandchildren, and I haven't seen how the queen crossed the river and demolished the bridge. Over time, I got used to it.

Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he found that the water in it is a little too deep.

"That's ......," Chonghua pondered, "Let's take a moment to let me meet the sons of the old general." ”

General Zhenguo almost threw himself directly to the ground. Well, he still underestimated the person in front of him. But looking back, can I be an emperor, can I be an ordinary woman?

Chonghua glanced at General Fuyuan, who was standing on the side with the same white face, it is said that General Zhenguo has such a monopoly policy, and General Fuyuan's official position is similar to him, so he should have a dark psychology. But General Fuyuan's face was obviously a little more worried.

It's really not very scientific. People are jealous. Seeing others do well, you want to too. This is normal.

But General Fuyuan's reaction was not jealousy of General Zhenguo. At least there was no expression of schadenfreude at all.

"General Fuyuan...... Is it related to General Zhenguo? Chonghua subconsciously thought about it.

General Fuyuan was agitated and decisively knelt on the ground: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister does not dare to hide it." Minister...... The minister's insider is the daughter of General Zhenguo. ”

Chonghua: ...... I'll wipe it. What are you doing, Queen? Do you want to die?

There was silence for a long time. Just when General Zhenguo and General Fuyuan both felt their necks tight. The empress sitting on the dragon chair. He sighed faintly.

"It seems that the first emperor really trusted the two generals."

Yes, they have put their lives in the hands of others, isn't it trust? It's all trusted to the home. I don't know, I thought these two were related to the empress. Even relatives did not let the military power be in the hands of the family like this.

Now the tiger talisman is in the hands of Lamur. From the outside, it doesn't look like a safe place.

Chonghua held his forehead and thought for a while. Raised his hand: "Two generals, please get up." I didn't feel unsafe there, but I just sighed a little that the two generals must be loyal. Otherwise, the first emperor would not have trusted the two so much. ”

General Zhenguo and General Fuyuan glanced at each other and slowly got up. Cold sweat has already wet my back.

Chonghua lowered his head slightly and pondered, it seems that this matter of integrating the army cannot be done in a day or two. originally thought that people were separated from each other, and it was easier to start if everyone was not united. But right now, except for the brocade guard and the secret guard, they are basically in the hands of one family.

You must meet General Zhenguo's three sons and one daughter. The risk of going down with an explicit order is too high, so it is more reliable to take the warm route.

There is no reward and no rebuke. The two generals were let go.

It wasn't until he walked out of the palace gate that General Zhenguo breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although this empress is still young, the awe-inspiring aura exuded by her body is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

In the imperial study, Chonghua looked at the personnel form written on the paper. If the military side can not move, it is better to try not to move. It's best to be vigilant, but not to use it lightly.

In this case, a diplomat is needed.

"Zhiwan, has Qingyan reported these days? Personnel statistics should be tightened. Chonghua said to the outside.

Zhiwan, who was standing outside the door and waiting, saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, the detailed accounts on the household side have been handed over." ”

Chonghua was stunned, so happy? It's not scientific.

Biting the pen and thinking for a long time, Chonghua raised his head and said, "Go and pass Shen Lianlai." ”

Less than half an hour later, Shen Lian was announced to the palace. Respectfully kneeling outside the imperial study and waiting.

Chonghua did not shy away from it and walked out directly.

"The accounts are all handed in. You take someone to investigate thoroughly. I asked for a detailed list of what happened in each year, and divided it into the accounting method of what happened in each year and which money was used. Also," Chonghua paused: "There must be a secret ledger somewhere." Investigate undercovertly, be sure to find it. ”

Shen Lian's eyes flashed, and he bowed respectfully and retreated.

Chonghua bit his lip, there was no reason to be so happy. has been an official for so many years, and no one is clean. It is not possible to keep an honest record of all accounts. Not to mention the accounts, even the national history has been embellished. More than half of what is said cannot be taken seriously.

Zhiwan walked in with a bowl of white fungus lotus seed soup.

"Your Majesty, take a break." Some time ago, Chonghua's body was out of balance.

Chonghua obediently took the bowl and didn't rush to drink: "There is always a feeling that something is going to happen." ”

Zhi Wan was stunned, and there was a slight doubt in his eyes: "Your Majesty, are you worried about the prime minister?" ”

Chonghua shook his head: "It's just that I'm used to being public, and I'm not used to falling down." If it's really a scourge, let Qingyan solve it. What I was thinking about was what the state of the original Twelve Kingdoms was now. ”

Ancient wars were caused by the struggle for land and population. There is no such thing as peaceful coexistence, unless the emperor and military power of the country are strong. can barely reach the state of full strength.

Zhi Wan hesitated slightly: "Your Majesty...... In fact...... The Twelve Kingdoms now exist in name only. What is really left is only the five countries. ”

Chonghua took a bite of white fungus lotus seed soup and almost didn't squirt out.

"Ahem, how many?"

If it weren't for the joy of watching the first emperor of the twelve kingdoms in the video some time ago, she might not have been surprised like this. I clearly remember that two countries have perished, and it is impossible to equal five if twelve minus two is rounded.

Zhi Wan said sincerely: "It is normal for Your Majesty to feel strange. In the early years, it was true that the twelve kingdoms were safe. But later, due to natural and man-made disasters, two countries perished. Later, people did not live as prosperous as they did in the early years. The country is strong and weak, and it is gradually being eaten up by whales, and now, it is also incorporated into the territory of other countries. ”

In other words, it's merged.

Chonghua held the bowl and pondered. I don't know if Qiu Zeyuan knows that the foundation they created back then has now become a different situation. In this way, the successive emperors of the Shang State are very powerful. It was not annexed in this environment of following the crowd. It's amazing.

It's a pity that under the thought of Emperor Qinglong, the whole country is destined to go on different paths. If Luo Chen marries a wife and has children, then the Dong family will no longer exist.

"How many are left?" Chonghua thinks it's better to have a concept.

Zhi Wan took stock and said softly: "Now there are still Shang Kingdom, Youguo Kingdom, Tan Tao, Zhu Di and Nan Guo left. ”

Chonghua recalled, it was really not right. Anyway, there were only five left, and the others were swallowed up. If any of these five countries dared to stretch out their hands to her, she would never give in except for self-preservation.

But then again. Luo Chen...... I don't know that she became the emperor after being kidnapped.

"By the way, when the emperor of our country ascends the throne, will he send a letter to the emperors of other countries?" In this era, there is no newspaper news, and the emperor of the country has changed, so he should be notified.

Zhi Wan smiled: "Your Majesty, the change of the Lanling throne is not notified to other countries. ”

Come to think of it, each generation of emperors has no blood relationship with the previous generation. It is already necessary to do everything in our power to suppress the restlessness in the country. At this time, I told other countries that we have changed leaders, isn't this looking for a fight?

If people take advantage of this time to collude with the extremely unwilling prince who did not sit on the throne, do you still want to be the emperor?

Chonghua thought about it, and this is indeed the truth. (To be continued......)