Zhu Youde expressed his thoughts. If Liu Xuan'er can be allowed to work for him, it will be an immeasurable energy.
After all, martial arts practitioners are easy to find, and martial arts masters are not easy to come across. Wang Zhonghou has been practicing for half his life, and he only became a martial arts master with the help of elixirs. Liu Xuan'er was only in her prime, and her achievements in martial arts did not end there.
Of course, this is not the only reason, Zhu Youde also has selfish motives.
Faced with His Majesty's request to stay, Liu Xuan'er fell silent. However, within a few days, the image of the little emperor in her heart changed several times.
From the dog emperor whom she hated at the beginning, to the little emperor who saved her life, to His Majesty who saw the iron-blooded methods and machinations.
Liu Xuan'er seemed to have a different view of Zhu Youde. The world said that he was a foolish king and a tyrant. She thought so before, but she changed her mind after knowing about rescuing her father and trying to save her own life.
Maybe Hunjun also has a different side?
It wasn't until Cining rebelled that she had the clearest understanding of the handsome man in front of her.
That night, Zhu Youde came to the side hall and handed her a letter. He asked for her help. What if there were changes in the palace...
Unexpectedly, Cining actually rebelled and forced the harem to sign the late emperor's will, hoping to use it to gain power and become the empress.
This is a conspiracy.
As for martial arts, she was even more surprised. His Majesty turned out to be a first-class martial artist, and could even barely resist two moves against Cining.
At this point, Liu Xuan'er understood that the so-called faint king and tyrant was just Zhu Youde's disguise in front of outsiders.
In the government affairs, there was persecution from Zhang Yuanhai and Zhang Dang. At home, there was also the threat from the King of Yan in the North. Abroad, in the Western Regions, the Huns were eyeing him.
If he didn't pretend to be a coward to paralyze Zhang Dang, how could he gradually erode Zhang Dang's influence in the government?
If we don’t fight violence with violence, how can we put down domestic rebellion?
Regardless of whether you are a coward or a tyrant, they are just masks. The real Majesty is actually a wise king.
Liu Xuan'er thought in her heart, and thought of her father who had been found, so she simply nodded and agreed.
Liu Xiyun and Liu Xiyue were relieved. The Liu family was executed by nine tribes, and Liu Xuan'er was their last relative.
"It's great if Sister Liu can stay. We sisters don't have to be alone. Please relax a little..."
Liu Xiyun glanced at Liu Xuan'er, who had her head lowered, and then glanced at Zhu Youde, whose eyes were bright, and smiled softly.
She naturally saw His Majesty's thoughts...
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The next morning, Zhu Youde got up early and put on his dragon robe under Luo Xian's service.
I saw him wearing a black dragon robe, the golden five-clawed golden dragon was particularly eye-catching, and the crown on his head was majestic.
Compared to the ferocious and terrifying scene yesterday, Zhu Youde was a little calmer today. The only thing that remained unchanged was the killing pressure.
After a night of cleaning in the Yangxin Hall, all traces of blood on the ground were gone. The only thing that could tell the story of yesterday was the smell of blood that had not dissipated in the air.
Zhu Youde appeared in the court on time, and the civil and military ministers of the court dressed in official uniforms waited for a long time.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
The ministers saluted, and the queue was a little shorter than usual.
Looking at the usually crowded court hall, it became more relaxed. Hundreds of ministers followed Cining in rebelling and were executed. Fortunately, it did not affect the operation of the government in a short period of time.
"Everyone is equal!"
Zhu Youde did not sit down, but stood tall and straight on the high platform, waving his hands.
The ministers stood up and stood with great respect for the emperor. The ministers who can still stand in the Yangxin Hall today are all good ministers who have been screened to ensure their loyalty.
Wang Zhonghou handed over the imperial edict in time. Zhu Youde glanced around and said solemnly: "The traitors have rebelled. I have put them down. I will reward you for your merits this morning!"
"Wang Po!"
"I'm here!"
"General Wang should be the first to save you from fire and water. I will give you a magnificent uniform, 100,000 gold, and make you a military commander! You will be appointed as the governor of Jinling!"
Wang Po accepted the order and thanked him.
Zhu Youde looked at Zhou Heng again: "Commander Zhou will lead the imperial army to fight and protect the capital. He will give you a piece of Chinese clothing and 100,000 gold! You will be sealed to protect the city..."
"Commander Li of the Jinyi Guards has done great service in protecting the royal family and defeated the enemy in the harem. He is bestowed with a gorgeous dress and 100,000 gold! He is named the Marquis of Xunyang..."
"Tang Huo, the Governor of the Firearms Bureau, guards the Firearms Bureau and helps protect the royal family. If he has meritorious service, he will be given a piece of jewelry, 100,000 gold, and a title of Marquis..."
After awarding four people, Zhu Youde turned sideways and looked at Wang Zhonghou, who was serving at the side, with a smile: "Wang Zhonghou, the general manager of the West Factory, has outstanding military force. He saved the emperor in danger, defeated the enemy in the Chinese army, and made great contributions to quelling the rebellion...
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"A special reward of 200,000 gold, a side hall of the Bronze Bird Palace, concurrently serving as the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a first-class official position! Enjoy the treatment of a prince, and you don't have to do it when you enter the court..."
Zhu Youde rewarded this eunuch who had been with him for a long time very much, firstly because of his great merit, secondly because he was a close confidant, and thirdly because he was an eunuch and could not be granted a title, so he could only give him money and titles.
Wang Zhonghou thanked him for accepting the decree and showed more respect for the little emperor in front of him.
Zhu Youde looked at Liu Xuan'er, paused for a moment before speaking: "Although Liu Xuan'er followed the gangsters to rebel, she woke up in time and surrendered to me, playing an important role in the defense and restoration..."
"Specially exempted from guilt, rewarded with 100,000 gold, hundreds of brocade clothes and silk, title of embroidered clothes practitioner, free access to the palace, and safety in the governor's palace..."
"I thank your Majesty for your kindness!" Liu Xuan'er was still dressed in white, which was also a privilege given by Zhu Youde.
The title of Embroidered Clothes Walker is also for the legitimate purpose of living in the palace. As for the responsibilities, who will take care of them?
These six people were all marquis or the equivalent of marquis. Later, Zhu Youde awarded a group of earls and viscounts, and promoted Zhou Kongfang, his father-in-law, to the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
"Feng Yuyue, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel..."
"The Minister of Household Affairs Zhou Kongfang..."
"He Qingfeng, Minister of Rites..."
"Luo Yunshan, Minister of the Ministry of War..."
"Situ Mingrong, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment..."
"Feng Bogong, Minister of the Ministry of Industry..."
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From top to bottom, more than a dozen ministers were granted titles, and hundreds of officials enjoyed the rewards. Zhu Youde rewarded almost all of them.
There are two reasons. One is to reward them for their merits, and the other is to calm the hearts of the people and let these people work for them, so as to avoid the idea of rebellion.
With the help of Cining, most of the domestic worries have been resolved, but the Northland has not yet been pacified.
"Report! Wu Jie, the governor of Northwest Road, is secretly guarding you!"
The little eunuch eagerly presented the letter. Zhu Youde glanced at it happily and ordered Wang Zhonghou to read it out.
What is roughly said is that the Northern Army has been defeated. King Zhu Kang of Han led the army to suppress the Northern Territory. After Wang Potian and Wu Jie waited for the overall situation in the Northern Territory to stabilize, they went to the Northern Territory to deal with the Huns' invasion.
Of the 200,000 troops in the north, only 50,000 cavalry and infantry were left, all under Wang Potian's control.
As for King Zhu Di of Yan, he was already on his way to the capital. Di Yun and other generals under his command were all beheaded. Chen Shishi, the leader of the Loyalty Society, fled to the north...
Zhu Youde was stunned for a moment when he heard Chen Shishi's name. This guy actually ran away? This is not good news.
But he didn't take it to heart. He couldn't make big waves alone. The most important ones at present were the Huns and the Western Regions.
There is one more thing, a clue about the biological mother, the spiritual concubine.
After congratulating the ministers, he went to the palace of Queen Mother Ci'an. He must find out about his biological mother...