"My emperor is wise!" The courtiers of the Manchu Dynasty bowed down together and praised endlessly.

Xiao Yunhe flattened them down, and then said: "Thrift is not a matter of one or two days, nor is it just a matter of doing scenes. From today. All expenses of the Imperial Family shall be halved, and there shall be no extravagance and waste. Without the heavy rituals and ceremonies and the visits of foreign envoys, there would be no more feasts in the palace. In addition, Wubo can also be canceled from today. I don't need them to catch any birds and birds anymore. The rare birds and beasts that were originally kept in the north garden of the palace for enjoyment will be released from now on. All the states and festivals of the world have also stopped paying tribute and treasures. Other than that. If I do some other extravagant and wasteful things, Zhong Aiqing can be accused in person at any time. Today, I will make a decree: Whoever rebukes me for extravagance and waste to my face will not be guilty. Chin this. ”

Naturally, the officials praised again. Not long after it was quiet, Xue Cuncheng, the counselor, stood up: "Since His Majesty has issued a decree from the People's Scriptures, then Weichen must first join the emperor's majesty." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. They all thought in their hearts: This Xue Cuncheng is really going to join the emperor!

Xiao Yunhe remained silent: "You speak." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. Xue Cuncheng said seriously. "Duanwang Fu Wu Zhongru, as the ruler of the country, is extravagant and wasteful, His Majesty should check him first. As far as the minister knows, Wu Zhongru dotes on Wu Guifei. Countless treasures were offered to him for her to play in the Liangyi Palace. It is said that now the Liangyi Hall. She never lit the lamp at night, because Wu Guifei didn't like the smell of lamp oil and candles, but used twelve huge night pearls for lighting. Wu Guifei likes to smell incense since she was a child, so Wu Zhongru did not hesitate to spend a huge amount of money to transport cherished spices from Nanzhao and other places for her to ignite in the room. It is said that Wu Guifei used it to burn tea and drink fuel, and it is also a precious agarwood. The harem is so extravagant, how can you order the court and the world?"

As soon as Xue Cuncheng finished speaking, the ministers were in an uproar. Even Li Sheng blamed softly: "Xue Ziming, Wu Zhongru loves his daughter very much, and he spends private money...... You even dare to participate in the emperor's private affairs, are you too lenient?"

Xue Cuncheng sneered: "Li Dashuai, his humble position is also at the mercy of the emperor's instructions. His Majesty has just decreed that we, who are courtiers, can participate in his private affairs. ”

Xiao Yunhe laughed, raised his hand, and the man fell silent. Then he said: "Okay, I will listen to Xue Cuncheng's advice today." On Wu Guifei and Wu Guozhang's side, I will personally go and figure things out, and then order them to make corresponding changes. Although Wu Zhongru used his private wealth to curry favor with his daughter, Wu Guifei was the mother of the country of Daqi after all, and she should set an example. Can't be so extravagant and wasteful. After I return to the palace today, I will let those people in the harem remember it for a long time. Okay, this matter will be pressed for the time being, and we will continue to listen to Wu Yuanheng talk about his plan to govern the officials. Wu Yuanheng, just go on. ”

"Yes. Wu Yuanheng said, "Your Majesty also said just now, from him to this, from near to far. His Majesty the Emperor has set an example, and we court officials must also strive to set an example. Start with yourself, be honest, diligent and thrifty. It's not just a temporary appearance, but a long-term persistence and a habit that takes place. In the long run, the atmosphere of the court will slowly change. If you want to be on the lower beam, first on the upper beam. Starting with the imperial court, we can confidently ask local officials to follow suit. In fact, in the past few decades, the imperial court has also carried out some reforms in the official system, and has also advocated honesty and honesty. But with little success. An important reason...... Even the court itself has not solved its own problems. His body is upright, and he does not obey orders, and his body is not right, although he does not obey orders. As His Majesty the Emperor said, there is no self-discipline without discipline. All, to rectify the official system and the people's customs, it is necessary to start from the court. If we set an example, it will be easier to deal with local matters. When the local officials saw that the atmosphere above the court had changed, they would naturally wake up and rein in the precipice. At this time, there will definitely be many people who take the initiative to abandon evil and follow good. Coupled with the spur of the law and the picketing of the imperial historians, the effect can be much greater. At this time, the imperial court can also justifiably use severe punishment. Punish corrupt officials who have committed the most heinous crimes or who are still obsessed. When the time comes, they will have no complaints. This is what the minister said, the royal road is the main thing, and the domineering is supplemented. The two depend on each other, and they go hand in hand. ”

Lu Zhen heard it clearly on the side, and at this time he stood up and bowed his hand, and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen also agrees with Wu Bocang's discussion. If only those officials are punished with severe punishments. Patently unfair. Everyone knows that the officialdom of Daqi today is not right, and everyone will get a little bit of it. It would be unfair to punish them severely for this. After all, officialdom has become like this. The royal family and the imperial court have an unshirkable responsibility. Nowadays, only the royal family and the imperial court can first self-reflect and make changes, and then they can order the officials below to follow suit. It is true that what the minister said before is to educate them only by the royal way. Some don't work. Because it cannot be ruled out that there are many repeat offenders with sinister intentions who die unrepentantly and will take advantage of loopholes and continue to do evil with impunity. Therefore. Weichen seconded Wu Bocang. ”

Xue Cuncheng also stood up: "The minister also seconded the proposal!"

Many officials from the three provinces and six ministries, including Li Sheng, came forward to second.

Xiao Yunhe cast his eyes on Zhang Wanfu who was standing aside. The old man hesitated for a moment, and then stood up: "Your Majesty, the minister seconded the proposal." ”

"Good. It seems that a general consensus has been reached on the matter of rectifying the bureaucratic system. The royal road is the main one, and the domineering is supplemented. Start with yourself. And then to restrain others. Every one of us, including me and my family, must be strict with ourselves from now on. Xiao Yunhe said, "Governing the people first governs the officials." Rectifying the rule of officials is a very serious matter. It's also a huge project. Don't be in a hurry, don't panic. I decree it. Led by Wu Yuanheng, the secretary of the ministry, Zhang Wanfu, the imperial historian, and Lu Zhen, the counselor. The three of you, from now on, discuss a draft for rectifying the official system, and show it to me. After the draft is drawn up, I will take it out and preach it in the court, so that everyone can give their opinions and know what to do. ”

"The ministers obey the order!" the ministers bowed down together.

"That's all for today's court meeting, and you all go to your posts to do things. Xiao Yunhe said, "I will go to the Hongwen Hall at two o'clock in the afternoon to review the folds." ”

The ministers and hundreds of officials retreated out together, and Xiao Yunhe also walked down the Jinluan Hall and entered the study of the Taiji Palace.

The civil and military officials walked down the dragon tail road, and occasionally a few people walked together and whispered: "A few adults, you can see it today, right? ”

"yes...... Actually, it should have been thought of a long time ago. Since the Suzaku Gate case, the emperor's determination has been very obvious. Now it's time to rectify the bureaucratic system, who knows how long it will take to rectify something else......?

"That Wu Yuanheng...... A three-grade Shangshu actually let two Zai be his deputies. The intention of the emperor's majesty is also very obvious! In time, then Wu Yuanheng will be the first assistant of the dynasty!"

"yes! yes......"

It just so happened that Li Sheng passed by them, glared at him, and rebuked in a low voice: "Chasing after the wind and catching shadows, is this what you courtiers and officials should do?

The officials bowed in amazement, and each of them quickly dodged away.

Lu Zhen walked up from behind and said with a smile: "Li Xianggong is majestic, and he scared these people away at once." ”

Li Sheng smiled and said: "The old man is no matter how majestic he is, and he is also a person who has entered half of the loess, where can he compare to Lu Xianggong's young and promising talents? Lu Xianggong is only in his early thirties, and he is already highly valued by the emperor's majesty, which is really jealous!"

Lu Yi bowed lightly and said with a smile: "Where, where...... It was His Majesty the Emperor who was broad-minded and boldly used me, an old minister of the East Palace with shallow wisdom. But Li Xianggong, the younger generation has always wanted to ask you for advice, I don't know if Xianggong can teach you?"

Li Sheng blinked his eyes and said, "We'...... Shall we talk in the Hongwen Pavilion?"

"Please!" Lu Yi smiled mysteriously and walked towards the Hongwen Hall with Li Sheng. Several other ministers looked at it in their eyes, and thought in their hearts: Is this Lu Zhen so quickly integrated into the old ministers of the emperor's majesty?

It was lunch time, and Xiao Yunhe returned to the Liangyi Palace. Concubine Wu Yuelin happily received him and enjoyed a luncheon together. Halfway through the meal, Xiao Yunhe said, "Yuelin, are you still used to living in this palace?"

"It's fine. Wu Yuelin said gently, "It's space, it's a little too big." It's not as lively as it used to be in the Han Palace. If I want to talk to Sister Moyi, I will have to drive for half an hour to reach her palace. Later, when Zhu'er is older, it will not be easy to find a playmate. ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled: "I will get used to it in the future." And today, in the court, I have ordered the release of most of the palace maids and let them go home. In the future, there will be fewer people in these two halls. ”

Wu Yuelin was not surprised, nodded and said, "The concubine knows...... Above the court, there are also people who say that the concubines and daughters are extravagant. The concubine knew that she was wrong, and she would definitely change it in the future. ”

Xiao Yunhe frowned: "I have just gone to the court, and this kind of thing has spread to the harem?

Wu Yuelin's body trembled slightly: "This ......"

Xiao Yunhe thought about it in his heart, and glared at Ju Wenzhen, who was waiting on the side: "It's you?!"

Ju Wenzhen was so frightened that she pounced and fell to her knees: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! The villain knows the mistake, the villain knows the mistake!"

"You are too presumptuous!" Xiao Yunhe slapped the table and said sharply, "I have said countless times that the harem and eunuchs are not allowed to interfere in politics, listen to politics, inquire and discuss anything related to government affairs. Collect and sort out your knowingly crimes, are you looking for death?!"

Ju Wenzhen was almost scared to cry, and kept kowtowing on the ground: "Your Majesty, the villain is also confused for a while...... Your Majesty spares your life, spares your life!"

Wu Yuelin was so frightened that she didn't dare to come out, and her face turned white. She had never seen the Emperor get angry in front of her like this.

"Ju Wenzhen, I remember that you are a first-time offender, and this time I will spare you from death. Xiao Yunhe said sternly, "Go to the court to lead thirty court battles, once there is a rod to beat lightly, I will not be spared." If something like this happens again in the future, you will cut off your own head and come back to see me!"

Xiao Yunhe drank a few times, and Ju Wenzhen ran out with a roll, and obediently went to the court to be punished.

Wu Yuelin stood aside with her head bowed, helpless and silent.

Xiao Yunhe's face had softened, he reached out and pulled Wu Yuelin, and said softly, "Yuelin, come, sit on my lap." ”

Wu Yuelin trembled slightly, and meekly sat on Xiao Yunhe's lap.

"Did it scare you?" Xiao Yunhe said softly, caressing her fragrant shoulder.

"I didn't ...... No. Wu Yuelin shook her head and smiled awkwardly.

Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "Don't blame me. Now that I am the emperor, I should pay more attention to some words and deeds. In the past, we were in the Han Palace, and we got along very casually, because we were just a small family at that time, and no one would care about our family. Now it's different. I have sat on the throne and controlled the officials and the people. At the same time, it will also be supervised by the officials and the people. Therefore, we should pay more attention to our words and deeds. Ju Wenzhen privately reported to you the political discussions in the court, which is a violation of the rules. I must kill it as soon as possible. Otherwise, I don't know what it will turn into after being appeased. In recent years, it has been common for eunuchs in the court of Great Qi to interfere with their powers, but I don't want such a thing to happen to me again. Do you understand what I mean?" Wu Yuelin is also a smart person in Bingxue, blinked her eyes a few times, and finally showed a relieved smile on her face: "The concubine understands......"

"Well, it's good to understand. Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "Since ancient times, there are no relatives. We are the closest relatives, and we can't let some words from outsiders create a gap between us. Today, there are indeed ministers who have come to me to admonish you, saying that you live in luxury. But in the end. It's just my family business. If he doesn't say anything, I will naturally sue you, so there is no need to hide anything from you. He reported the news to you like this, and he was a villain, do you think he should be beaten?"

"Speaking of which, the concubine is also guilty," Wu Yuelin said softly...... "When I was in the Han Palace. Ju Wenzhen often served by the side of the concubines. All the big and small things are handed over to him to do, and the concubines are also used to it, and they haven't changed it after entering the palace. In the future, we will pay attention. The concubines can only serve His Majesty with peace of mind, what happened in the court. It's not something that concubines should ask. ”

Xiao Yunhe laughed: "There is nothing to do and not to do. The rivers and mountains of Daqi belong to me, and you are my family, so it is reasonable to ask. It's just that Daqi has always been a little disgusted with female streams interfering in politics, especially after the emergence of a queen of heavenly saints. So. I don't want to have an awkward quarrel with those doctors because of this kind of thing. Actually, I don't care much about this kind of thing. At that time, when I was in Xichuan, weren't Mo Yi and Wu Qiyun used by me as generals and staff? Women are also people. As long as you are talented, you can also make a difference. Speaking of which, you and Moyi are the closest people to me. There are some things that I can't decide, and it's okay to ask your opinion. It's just that you don't show your face too actively and take the initiative to interfere in the affairs of the court. Let it be, you know, I will naturally tell you. Shouldn't have known. Don't take the initiative to inquire or inquire. ”

"Go with the flow...... The concubine understood. Wu Yuelin smiled more calmly. She gently put her hand on Xiao Yunhe's shoulder, and whispered in his ear, "Your Majesty has been tired for days, so you will rest here for half a day today, right......?"

"Oh, hehe!" Xiao Yunhe laughed, "I've been busy with enthronement and celebration lately. It left out my beloved concubine in the cold. But this afternoon, I made an appointment with the prime ministers to discuss matters at the Hongwen Pavilion, so I can't help but go. At night. I will come to the Liangyi Hall to accompany you. ”

"Well, thank you, Your Majesty......" Wu Yuelin's face flushed, and she put her head on Xiao Yunhe's chest.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Xiao Yunhe appeared in the Hongwen Hall as usual. Li Sheng and Lu Zhen are handling official business with some officials. Xiao Yunhe entered the imperial study and reviewed the folds. Ju Wenzhen had a bitter face, grinding ink on the side.

When Xiao Yunhe saw Ju Wenzhen's appearance, he really wanted to laugh and said, "What's the matter, the boss." Did it hurt?"

Ju Wenzhen smiled bitterly: "Thirty boards, each board has fallen to the truth, but the villain is disabled." But...... The villain himself knows that this time it was indeed the villain who did something wrong, and he will never dare to do it again. ”

"Well, it's good that you understand. Xiao Yunhe said, "I didn't mean to fix you. Who made you do such a thing with this limelight? I reminded you before I ascended the throne that eunuchs like Dou Wenchang and Huo Xianming would never be allowed to appear around me. It seems that you don't have a very good memory, so I will remind you this time. I hope you will be able to do it for yourself in the future. ”

"The villain understands, the villain understands......" Ju Wenzhen touched her buttocks, which was about to be beaten, and forced a smile.

Xiao Yunhe smiled: "Okay, you go down to apply the medicine and rest, don't be able to do it here." I've run out of ink, and I'll have to discuss with the prime ministers later. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty......" Ju Wenzhen knelt down and kowtowed a few times, thanking Dade for retreating. Xiao Yunhe looked at Ju Wenzhen's somewhat lame appearance, and couldn't help but smile to himself: There are so many palace maids and eunuchs in the court, where do I have time to control them one by one? This time, I beat up the chief manager Ju Wenzhen, I don't think anyone dares to mess around. If you want to rectify the atmosphere of Daqi, you must first rectify these people around me.

After a while, Lu Zhen came in and asked to see him, holding a book in his hand.

"Jingyu, is there something wrong?" Xiao Yunhe looked at Lu Zhen and found that his expression was more solemn, and it seemed that there was something important.

"Your Majesty, Weichen has a negligent discussion here, I don't know if it should be submitted. Lu Yi said.

"Since it's your negligence, there's no reason not to submit it. Give it to me. Lu Zhen presented the fold, Xiao Yunhe glanced at it, and his brows locked.

"陛xià...... Weichen's negligent discussion, is it too self-indulgent?" Lu Yi asked tentatively.

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly, folded the fold and put it aside, and said, "As a counselor, this is your duty. I'm glad you thought of that. Perhaps many people have thought of these things. But you Lu Zhen is the only one who really brought it up. ”

Lu Zhen said quietly: "Then Your Majesty...... Did you think of that too?"

"Not only did I think about it, but I was always a little worried. Xiao Yunhe said, "You're right. Although I have ascended the throne, my position in the capital is as stable as a rock. However, in some other places in Daqi, those wealthy families may not be obedient to me. It's hard to get people's hearts. It's a tricky question. Except for places like Kannai and Xichuan, I don't have any control over other regions. One of the most important reasons is that people are not convinced. I used extraordinary means to ascend to the throne, the gentry of those places. It is inevitable that I will be quite slighted and unconvinced. And as you said, the Emperor Taishang and the former Prince Xianwang have been in business for many years, and their cronies are all over the world. I drove them out and took the throne myself. It will also make them feel resentful, and even a little angry. I have been thinking of a practical way to appease the Emperor and the former ministers of the East Palace. I don't know if there is anything good about Jingyu?"

Lu Yi bowed his hand and said with a smile: "Your Majesty does not avoid these questions. And daring to face it directly and think about solving it is already half the battle. Weichen thought that the bell still needed to be tied to the bell. If you want to subdue the Emperor Taishang and the former ministers of the former East Palace, let the world return to the heart...... Only let the Emperor Taishang or the Virtuous King come forward. There are no better lobbyists than them. ”

Xiao Yunhe frowned slightly, looked at Lu Zhen fixedly, and did not answer. Lu Zhen raised his head to meet the emperor's eyes, and did not flinch, but said with a smile: "Your Majesty, isn't it a little uneasy? Let the Emperor Taishang and the Xian King come forward to appease their old ministers." It's really risky. So Wechen just said that Wechen didn't know whether this proposal should be submitted or not. ”

"The world is in the heart...... Xiao Yunhe nodded slightly, muttering to himself, "This is not an easy thing. There are so many people in the world of Daqi. Without a very powerful solution, it will indeed be difficult for them to bow down to me in a short period of time. That's what you said. It's still doable. But...... Emperor Taishang retired to Daming Palace to recuperate, and King Xian lived in seclusion in Xishu. How can I work with the two of them?"

Lu Zhen laughed and said, "If the Emperor Taishang and the Xian King are not easy to come forward, then they have to retreat to the second." Let the most powerful and prestigious people among the Emperor Taishang and the former ministers of the East Palace come forward to appease. ”

"That makes sense. Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly, "Then, this candidate must be you." ”

Wechen was willing to take on this errand. I just don't know, can Your Majesty and the ministers around Your Majesty rest assured?" Lu Zhen said calmly, "Weichen was picked up by the former prince, and he is also the prime minister whom the emperor trusts. His Majesty is not worried, when Weichen arrives in the place, will he encourage those wealthy families to join forces to rebel against His Majesty and restore the old emperor?"

Xiao Yunhe stared at Lu Yi with slightly squinted eyes, and slowly stood up. After a while, he shook his head and said, "You, Lu Jingyu, wouldn't do such a thing. ”

"Why?" Lu Yi showed a sneer.

Xiao Yunhe raised his mouth and smiled: "Because you are not only the Emperor Taishang and the former minister of the East Palace, but also the minister of the society." You are loyal to the Emperor Taishang, loyal to the former prince, and even more loyal to the Daqi and the world. I don't believe you're going to do things that hurt the community. Therefore, I can rest assured and boldly let you out and appease the Emperor Taishang and the old ministers of the East Palace. No one is more suitable than you. ”

Lu Zhen's face changed slightly, he was stunned, and looked at Xiao Yunhe a little blankly: "Your Majesty...... Can you really trust Lu Zhen?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly: "Don't use suspicious people, don't be suspicious." Do you think that I dare to appoint you Lu Zhen as prime minister just to take care of the affection of the emperor and the former crown prince, and to stabilize the hearts of the officials and generals of the capital? You dared to give me this advice, which also confirmed your frankness and integrity. Tell me, if you want to leave Beijing to be appeased, where will you go first?"

"And the state, Taiyuan. Lu Yi said four words briefly.

"Good. I also want you to go to the Northern Capital first. The situation in Hebei is turbulent now, and with you as a soothing envoy, I can feel at ease. Xiao Yunhe said, "Without further ado, you leave immediately." I immediately decreed that you should be appointed as the inspector of the imperial history and the inspector of Hebei Province, and the patrol and state on my behalf. Give Shang Fang the sword, and wherever I go, I will come in person. In addition, Wang Pi and Wang Shuwen, you will also bring them. I sent Xue Ping, the general of the Flying Dragoons, to lead two hundred Flying Dragoon Guards to be your Qincha guard. ”

Lu Zhen's body trembled, he looked at Xiao Yunhe in a daze for a long time, bent his knees and bowed down, and said loudly: "Weichen obeys the order!

Xiao Yunhe smiled, and said secretly in his heart: Lu Zhen, I hope you don't let me down. The world is in the heart...... This is more important than getting thousands of troops. Although my position in the area of the imperial capital of Guannai is unshakable, the support of the world's wealthy families is also indispensable. It's up to you, Lu Zhen.

After Lu Zhen left, Li Sheng entered the imperial study. He hesitated for a moment and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty...... Approve Lu Zhen's disapproval?"

"yes, that's right. Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said, "Lu Zhen discussed this matter with you first?"

"Yes. Li Sheng didn't deny it either, and said, "Weichen was also a little hesitant at that time. It is definitely unrealistic to let the Emperor Taishang and the Xian King come forward. In the end, His Majesty will definitely let Lu Yi come forward to do this errand. But Lu Zhen ...... He is a close confidant of the Emperor and the former Crown Prince, and has always been loyal to both of them. Weichen was a little worried, when Lu Zhen arrived at the place, would he really go to do things for His Majesty. ”

"Don't worry, he will. Xiao Yunhe smiled very affirmatively and said, "Lu Zhen is a loyal minister and a virtuous talent. He was loyal to the Emperor Taishang and the former crown prince, but he was even more loyal to the world of Daqi. He's the kind of person who knows what to do and what not to do. ”

"That's good......" Li Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a different way, "Your Majesty, the cabinet has just received a report from Hebei. On Ma Sui's side, important news came. ”

"Oh, show it to me!"

Xiao Yunhe unfolded the twists and turns, and after reading a few lines, he was a little unhappy. Li Sheng looked at the emperor's face a little displeased, and said in surprise: "Your Majesty, what did Ma Sui say in the play?"

"Why, haven't you seen it yet? Xiao Yunhe handed the fold to Ma Sui, his face was a little unsightly.

Li Sheng looked at it and was stunned: "Ma Sui...... How can this be?"

"This Ma Sui is playing hypocrisy with me!" Xiao Yunhe said a little angrily, "I just want him to return to the dynasty as the prime minister and assist me in carrying out the reform of the military system." He must have thought that I was worried that he would not be able to relax outside the army, and that he would be transferred back to the court to take away his military power. ”

"This ......" Li Sheng was also speechless for a while, then looked at the recital, and said, "Ma Sui recommended his generals Li Guangjin and Li Guangyan to lead the army to defend Hebei. In doing so, he has a bit of a taste of arranging the aftermath. ”

Xiao Yunhe asked, "Are you familiar with the two brothers, Li Guangjin and Li Guangyan?"

"A little bit of it. Li Sheng said, "The eldest brother Li Guangjin is not yet 40 years old this year, and the second brother Li Guangyan is ten years younger than his elder brother. The two brothers have always been the most effective generals under Ma Sui. Li Guangjin was good at using troops and was extremely strategic; Li Guangyan was outstanding in martial arts and bravely won the three armies. The two brothers had a very high reputation in the Hebei army. The officers and men in the army called Li Guangjin a big doctor and Li Guangyan a little doctor. plus a Duan Zuo, these three people are the three generals that Ma Sui relies on the most. Over the years, Ma Sui has been invincible and invincible, and it is inseparable from the help of these three people. ”

Xiao Yunhe frowned and thought for a while, then nodded slowly, "I understand what Ma Sui means." ”

"What do you mean?" Li Sheng was puzzled.

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said, "Ma Sui and the group of generals under him are all from the Emperor Taishang and the former Prince. Although they defected to me at the most critical time, they still couldn't let go of their feelings for the Emperor Taishang and King Xian in their hearts. At the same time, I am worried that I will not be at ease with them. will cut their power, and even secretly fear to govern them. In fact, this is also human nature. In order to protect everything, Ma Sui was willing to quit the court and not ask about political affairs. This is to show me that he Ma Sui has no intention of fighting for power and profit in the court. If it weren't for him, it would have been easier for me to control the generals under him. ”

"Oh. I see......" Li Sheng suddenly realized and said, "But His Majesty has always trusted Ma Sui very much. When His Majesty was still the prince, he handed over the 100,000 army and half of the Great Qi in Hebei to Ma Sui. Why is he still so suspicious?"

"Hehe!" Xiao Yunhe said with a smile. "Good instrument, you're wrong. It's not that Ma Sui is suspicious, it's that Ma Sui's subordinates don't fully trust me. Ma Sui's excerpt, I saw it for the first time, and it was really uncomfortable. But think about it. I think he's very clever in this fold. Good weapon, think about it. Since he and Ma Sui are about to abdicate and leave nothing to do, why do they still recommend his two great future to lead Hebei? Isn't this a contradiction?"

"That's right......" Li Sheng pondered for a while. Suddenly woke up and said, "Ma Sui, this is to give His Majesty a chance to clean up the hearts of Hebei soldiers?!"

"That's a good point!" Xiao Yunhe praised, "This excerpt on Ma Sui must have explained the place to his subordinates in advance. If I were a faint gentleman with a small belly and chicken intestines, I would definitely agree to let Ma Sui return to the countryside, and I would not rest assured that the two brothers Li Guangjin and Li Guangyan would sit in Hebei. Ma Sui boldly did the opposite. He resigned from his official position and recommended his two generals. If I first reuse Ma Sui as a phase, and then use the Lee Kwang Jin brothers......"

"Then Li Guangjin, Li Guangyan, and the old subordinates under Ma Sui must sincerely admire and swear allegiance to His Majesty!" Li Sheng said with some excitement, "Your Majesty can have such a mind and bearing. There's no reason why they shouldn't be impressed!"

"Well said. Xiao Yunhe smiled and said. "Let the province of Zhongshu draft a holy decree. I officially appointed Ma Sui as the left servant of Shangshu, and led an army of 80,000 to return to the national capital and join the council. Li Guangjin was appointed as the chief of the marching army of Hebei Province, and he was the chief of the soldiers and horses of the prefectures and counties of Hebei Province; Xu Guangyan was appointed as the governor of the capital of Hebei Province, and he was the commander of the northern capital. ”

"The Grand Commander of the March?" Li Sheng said puzzledly, "Your Majesty, why don't you appoint Li Guangjin as the envoy of the Jie Du of the Prefecture and the Prefecture? Nowadays, the scope of his duties is somewhat vague. Weichen was worried that after the holy decree was issued, Li Guangjin and the officials of Hebei would be a little confused, and their duties would be confused. ”

"Don't worry, it won't. I will also issue an order to the officials and generals of other prefectures and counties in Hebei, so that their soldiers and horses can wait for Li Guangjin's reprimand. Xiao Yunhe said, "After Ma Sui returned to the court, the reform of the military system was imperative. At this time, how can I still appoint a Jiedu envoy? Isn't this lifting a stone to shoot myself on the ground? Jiedu will monopolize the military and political power, and I will gradually ban this unreasonable system. ”

"Ban the festival envoy?!" Li Sheng frowned and shook his head slowly, "I'm afraid it's difficult!"

"It's hard, it's really hard. But why is it difficult? It is because Daqi has been terminally ill and difficult to return to. Xiao Yunhe said, "Everyone acquiesces in the festival degree to make the earth save zài, and thinks that its save zài is reasonable. No one has thought about how to solve this problem. It's like when I pounced on Trisong Dezan in Xichuan. The disparity in strength has led many to believe that I am certain to lose. But what was the result? I defeated Trisong Detsen twice, causing him to abandon his armor and retreat to the plateau. It turns out that the more difficult things are, the more you have to have the confidence to face them. You must first establish your determination to be able to defeat it, and then you will take the initiative to come up with a solution. If the fight is determined from the beginning that it will definitely lose, then it will really fail. ”

"Your Majesty is right...... It's man-made. No matter how difficult things are, as long as you dare to face them and work hard, it is not impossible to do them. Li Sheng said, "If you want to abolish the system of festival envoys, then the post of the chief of the march of Zhujun Town will have a clear function." When the time comes, the assassin will rule the people, and the governor of the capital or the general of the march will govern the army. A clear division of functions and mutual supervision and checks and balances can greatly avoid the emergence of a situation in which the military and government monopolize power. But. Those who have a big tail and are accustomed to living like emperors in their own territory. They...... Will you be willing to give up such power and status?"

"So, it's a long and hard job. During this period, bloodshed and war were also indispensable. Xiao Yunhe let out a long breath and said, "Good weapon, wait for Ma Sui to return to the court." In addition, you, Li Huaiguang, and Chu Yan will help me plan and reorganize the current military system. Let's start with the Kannai and the Western Front of Daqi. I plan to reorganize the forces of Shuofang Jiedu, Jingyuan Jiedu, Fengxiang Jiedu and Jiannan Xichuan Jiedu first, and make an example and example first. The effect will have a direct bearing on the situation in the world. The stakes are high. Therefore, I would like to ask you to help as much as I can. ”

Li Sheng bowed down and bowed: "Weichen must do his best!"

"Hmm......" Xiao Yunhe nodded and asked, "Li Huaiguang and Chu Yan, have you had any special feelings recently?"

"Nothing particularly noteworthy. Li Sheng said. "Chu Yan's hometown is in the national capital, and now in addition to serving in the military department, he accompanies his family at home every day. It's just Li Huaiguang...... Wechen had heard of it. He misses his adopted sons and soldiers in Shuofang. And ......"

"And what?" Xiao Yunhe asked.

Li Sheng hesitated for a moment and said: "Wechen had chatted with him after drinking before, and he also tentatively mentioned that there may be a military reform in the near future, and a group of people will be discharged from the army and go home to farm." Li Huaiguang seemed to be very unhappy, saying that it was an old brother who had followed him to fight for so many years, and many brothers who were injured and disabled on the battlefield, even if they died of old age. Also to die together. He resolutely opposes the dismissal of the old, weak and disabled soldiers......"

Xiao Yunhe frowned slightly and nodded: "I know...... Li Huaiguang is a lover of personality. He would have such a reaction, and it was expected. Don't talk about it to anyone. I already have a number in my heart. ”

Wechen understood. Li Sheng bowed his hand and retired.

Xiao Yunhe sat there alone, and involuntarily let out a long breath: Innovation. It's like a double-edged sword. No matter how you swing it, it will always sting a group of people. The reform of the military system has not yet been carried out. I've already seen so much resistance. In the future, the pressure and resistance to the reform of the bureaucratic system and farmland will be even greater! It seems that the ills and chronic diseases that have accumulated in the world for a long time cannot be eliminated overnight......

When I came out of Hongwen Hall, it was almost dusk. After doing things all afternoon, Xiao Yunhe really felt a little tired and a little hungry. remembered that he had promised to accompany Wu Yuelin in the morning, so he drove to the Liangyi Palace. As soon as I arrived near the Liangyi Gate, I was meeting the car of Concubine Dugu Moyi.