After returning to the palace, Xiao Jingxuan began to be busy with official business. Every day, the study room is full of folds, waiting for Xiao Jingxuan's approval.

However, with the existence of the cabinet, Xiao Jingxuan is also a lot more relaxed.

Except for the recitals of the Imperial Observatory and the Secret Guard, the rest of the recitals were first reviewed by the cabinet and then presented to Xiao Jingxuan.

The cabinet office is also located in the palace, not far from Xiao Jingxuan's study.

Every day, the chamberlain would send the approved recitals from the cabinet to Xiao Jingxuan's study.

Xiao Jingxuan only needs to write the approval and inaccuracy after the cabinet's opinion.

However, when Chen Feng saw a few twists and turns in the military department, his face immediately became unhappy.

This is Zhang Changning's recital of inviting the expansion of the water division. However, after it was reported to the Ministry of War, it was not approved by the Ministry of War. However, according to the system, this kind of militaristic affairs and military department needs to go to the cabinet after handling the opinions in the department.

As a result, this letter with the word "not allowed" was forwarded to the cabinet, and Ding Weiran, the first assistant of the cabinet, also had only two words in his handling opinion: "not allowed." ”

In addition to the first assistant, there are also the signatures of five ministers. Seeing this, Xiao Jingxuan frowned and said to the attendant beside him.

"Passing the decree, Sun Sheng, the secretary of the military department, Tang Wanyi, the squire, Qi Biao, and Qu Qingshan came to see me."

"Yes, the ministers obey."

After the tea, the four of them came to the study together after the transmission.

Looking at the four people standing in the audience and saluting respectfully, Xiao Jingxuan sighed and said, "Go out with me." ”

After speaking, Xiao Jingxuan took the four of them to the garden not far from the study. (The harem was rebuilt from several mansions near the former castle lord's mansion, so the former dynasty also had its own small garden.) ）

After coming to the gazebo in the garden, Xiao Jingxuan pulled a few people to sit down. The maids soon brought tea and refreshments.

Xiao Jingxuan waved off the others and began to greet a few people first.

After a few words of greeting, Xiao Jingxuan changed his words and talked about Liu Xiu.

Several of them were once generals in the army, and they had also heard about Liu Xiu.

knew that Liu Xiu had a close relationship with civil officials when Xiao Jingxuan was away from the country, and touched Xiao Jingxuan's backlash. However, more is not known.

Xiao Jingxuan began to talk to a few people that Liu Xiu not only had a close relationship with civilian officials, but also arbitrarily installed private individuals in the army.

In order to be able to better grasp the power of the army, even the officers sent by the pro-guard battalion were set aside, which is simply a kingless law.

However, even if this is the case, Xiao Jingxuan plans to give him a chance to be in charge of Tuntian, and if he has the opportunity in the future, he will still reactivate it.

But the Youzhou Iron Armor case, which made Xiao Jingxuan furious.

Judging from the results of Zhao Gang's interrogation, more than 50 people were arrested just by serving as a supervisor, patrolling battalion, and the checkpoint guards along the way.

This is still in the territory, and the security is not strict, but Pingzhou is a border city, and the goods in and out must be strictly inspected.

As the chief general of Pingzhou, three thousand pairs of iron armor were transported out of the city, but the main general did not know at all.

Is this possible, even if there is this possibility, the other party will not do it, because the risk is too great.

This is no longer an ordinary sin, but Xiao Jingxuan still did not punish Liu Xiu, but gave him a knighthood and made him a rich man in Beijing.

You must know that this is three thousand iron armor, in Xiao Jingxuan's army, in this kind of full-body armor infantry army, only officers above the guerrilla general level are eligible to distribute it.

Among the cavalry, only one unit of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is fully equipped, and as for the other cavalry units, only officers above the rank of the team can be distributed. This shows the preciousness of this full-body armor.

Speaking of this, Xiao Jingxuan turned his words around, looked at the four thoughtful people and said.

"The four of you are different, there are some things that I won't explain, I'm worried that you will continue to be perfunctory and get by."

So, Xiao Jingxuan said almost clearly next, and if he didn't explain it, Xiao Jingxuan was worried that these people wouldn't understand.

"It is true that I have transferred you out of the army in large part because I intend to weaken your military power.

There is no way, nowadays, most of the generals in the army are from Xiaowei, which is not conducive to uniting the interests of all parties, so people must make sacrifices to make way for those who come after.

The second point is that the military affairs of the DPRK and China also need to be handled by generals who know the soldiers, and if this power is handed over to civilian officials, I am afraid that these civilian officials will be in trouble. ”

After listening to Xiao Jingxuan's words, the four of them knew that Xiao Jingxuan was telling the truth and did not make excuses.

Seeing the thoughtful looks of several people, Xiao Jingxuan continued.

"After I led the army to conquer Hengzhou before, a scout came to report, and Yu Wenyue led the troops to attack. Do you know the fear on the faces of the generals at that time? ”

Without waiting for a few people to answer, Xiao Jingxuan continued to speak.

"Although I understand them very well, Yu Wenyue is famous and guarded, and it is normal to be jealous, but if one day, we fight with Dugu Chi, will we abandon our weapons and surrender."

After hearing Xiao Jingxuan's words, the four of them quickly knelt down. Confession of guilt.

Xiao Jingxuan didn't help a few people, but said coldly.

"Sinful, what are your sins, arise."

After waiting for a few people to get up, Xiao Jingxuan spoke again.

"I am saying these words today just to calm your hearts, don't think nonsense, just do things well."

After the four of them retreated, one person walked to Xiao Jingxuan's side, and this person was Zhao Gang.

After saluting, Zhao Gang began to report in a whisper.

"Back to the king, according to the secret investigation of the secret guard, the iron armor case involved some generals in the army, but the secret guard did not have the right to investigate them, and Weichen specially came to ask for a decree."

Xiao Jingxuan sighed and said, "Please? Close the case on the surface, and secretly investigate it for me. ”

"But the king ......"

Without waiting for Zhao Gang to finish speaking, Xiao Jingxuan interrupted Zhao Gang's words.

"That's enough, I've already cut the most suspicious generals, what else do you think I can do?"

Seeing that Zhao Gang did not continue to speak, Xiao Jingxuan also planned to continue to click on this henchman.

"This time, although I weakened several generals who were born in Xiaowei, I also had to increase the power of Hu Yanzhuo, Huangfu Song, and Lei Ben to balance the situation.

In the ironclad case, if I make it clear that I will investigate it strictly, if it is used by someone with intentions, I am afraid that the gains will outweigh the losses. ”

"Your Majesty, most of the generals in the army are from the personal guard business, I'm afraid that even if some people have the heart, I am afraid they will be powerless."

"Hmph, back then, I started with 4,000 Xiaowei, although after several battles, Xiaowei's casualties were not small, but now most of the middle and senior generals in the army are still from Xiaowei.

In Xiaowei, all the cavalry came from good families near Los Angeles, and even some of them had been tenants in the mansions of the powerful for generations. Pull a hair and move the whole body. ”

After hearing Xiao Jingxuan's scruples, Zhao Gang didn't know what to do for a while.

Seeing Zhao Gang's confused appearance, Xiao Jingxuan sighed and said, "Okay, the affairs in the army, you still focus on secret investigations, and you should be cautious." Step aside. ”

"Wechen retired."

After Zhao Gang retreated, Xiao Jingxuan rubbed his eyebrows and sighed secretly in his heart. It's not easy to be a lord.

After sitting in the pavilion for a while, Xiao Jingxuan returned to the study and began to deal with government affairs.

Early the next morning, Xiao Jingxuan took a few pro-soldiers to Yulin Academy.

Over the years, Xiao Jingxuan has also devoted himself to this academy.

Nowadays, the number of children in the academy can be said to be increasing day by day, and now it has broken through the 8,000 mark.

And as the children in the academy grew up, Hins Siu's efforts finally paid off.

Although Xiao Jingxuan did not force them to do anything in the future about these people, their identities were doomed, and they were labeled as Yan Wang's sworn friends.

In the academy, many students have begun to participate in the imperial examination, and similarly, many people have already devoted themselves to the military.

You must know that these people are different from the elders in the army, these people have been practicing martial arts and literacy since they were young.

As long as you temper it a little on the battlefield, you will definitely make a difference.

Xiao Jingxuan relaxed in the academy for two days, during which time Xiao Jingxuan not only inspected the students' homework, but also accompanied them to play games for a day.

With these innocent children, Xiao Jingxuan doesn't need to think too much, which also makes Xiao Jingxuan extremely relaxed.

Two days later, after Xiao Jingxuan left the academy, he went to the guard camp again.

As the cradle of officers, the personal guard battalion is also the most courageous existence on the battlefield, and Xiao Jingxuan also attaches great importance to it.

Although Xiao Jingxuan said before that the establishment of the guard battalion is 5,000 people, because many officers in the army have already entered the guard battalion, there are only about 3,000 people now.

In the Guards Battalion, all the people are demoted. The chief is a soldier, the team is serving as the chief, and so on.

Under the guidance of Pan Hu, Xiao Jingxuan inspected the various units of the pro-guard battalion.

Seeing the admiring gaze of Xiao Jingxuan in the eyes of the soldiers, Xiao Jingxuan was still very satisfied, and at the same time, he also had a high opinion of Pan Hu's ability.

Pan Hu's merits are not very high, but his ability to train soldiers can be said to be the best among the battalions.

It is precisely because of this that Xiao Jingxuan transferred him to the pro-guard battalion and let him take command.

After the inspection, Xiao Jingxuan did not leave in a hurry, but stayed in the guard camp.

Now, there is nothing big about Yan Kingdom, and the only trouble is the pacification of the states such as Youji.

However, with the existence of Zhang Siming and Wang Zhiyi, Xiao Jingxuan is still more assured.

As for other matters, every day the cabinet will quickly send the recitals that urgently need Xiao Jingxuan's imperial review to the guard camp for Xiao Jingxuan to review.

Every day, Xiao Jingxuan would train with the soldiers in the guard camp, and then watch these soldiers perform martial arts in the camp.

Sometimes when the interest comes, I will go up to guide these soldiers, and the days are still relatively chic.