Han Lingkun, Gao Huaide, Zhang Qiong, and Dangjin took control of the palace and searched out the remaining soldiers hiding in every corner of the palace one by one.
At this time, the civil and military officials discovered that Queen Fu and several princes were no longer in the palace.
The emperor passed away and Empress Fu and the prince were not around. How to organize the funeral?
There was a frugal funeral custom in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Taizu Guo Wei specifically ordered that the mausoleum should be kept simple and the people should not be harassed. No special personnel should be sent to guard the mausoleum. There was no need to bury gold and silver property with it. Paper clothes and tile coffins could be used.
It doesn't give the tomb robbers any way to survive.
During his lifetime, Guo Rong also said that he would follow Guo Wei's example and implement integrity to the end.
But no matter how simple it is, there must be a queen and prince to attend the funeral?
And according to the truth, the world cannot be left without a master for a day, and it is also tradition for the prince to succeed to the throne before his death.
The queen and the prince all disappeared, instantly leaving a group of big men in the Ministry of Rites unable to arrange anything.
The Minister of Rites of the Great Zhou Dynasty was the Prime Minister Wang Pu. His official position was the Minister of Rites, and he also participated in the affairs of the Privy Council.
Wang Pu found Luo Youdu and asked what should be done next.
Luo Youdu said: "Your Majesty's death is a major event for the country. The funeral arrangements cannot be delayed and will be carried out as usual. As for the whereabouts of the Queen, Prince Liang and other princes, I have sent people to search for them secretly. This matter cannot be publicized for the time being to avoid causing panic."
This country cannot live without a king for a day. If the princes and warlords from all over the world know that there is no master in the Central Plains, and their minds get excited, there is no telling what will happen.
There are many people and many things in this world that cannot be analyzed using common sense.
People are a body of contradictions, and even people like Fan Zhi will be blinded by power and fall into confusion.
What's more, some fat-minded warriors?
Wang Pu also knew the importance of it and strode off.
Luo Youdu looked at Wang Pu's back and smiled. Others didn't know about Queen Fu's situation, so how could he not know about it.
Although he doesn't know his true whereabouts, he is undoubtedly protecting his old father-in-law Fu Yanqing.
It is understandable that Fu Yanqing would not let Queen Fu come out before the matter was decided.
After all, in the other party's heart, he may not be trustworthy.
Come out early, otherwise the "rebellious soldiers" will kill you.
Luo Youdu had no intention of attacking Guo Zongxun, but he clearly felt that Zhao Pu had this idea.
But now that the rebellion has basically been put down, it's time to come out.
But there was no news from anywhere in the capital, so Fu Yanqing's intentions were thought-provoking.
No matter what his old father-in-law decides, the world that Guo Rong worked so hard to conquer cannot be in chaos.
Luo Youdu found Wei Renpu again.
"Brother Daoji!"
"I've seen the Tongjun!"
The superior status of the two can be seen at a glance.
Although Wei Renpu was the prime minister and also the privy envoy, facing the current Luo Youdu, he could still only behave like a subordinate.
Luo Youdu said: "I came to you to discuss two things. The matter of guarding the imperial city is a serious matter and must be decided with caution."
Wei Renpu lowered his head, a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
It is different from Fan Zhi who is obsessed with power, and it is also different from Wang Pu who has complicated thoughts.
The third prime minister was a true loyal minister. Not only did he organize resistance during the Chenqiao Mutiny, but even before his death, he was chanting the name of Later Zhou Shizong Guo Rong, blaming himself for not being able to preserve the empire of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Therefore, no matter how powerful Luo Youdu is now, Wei Renpu is always thinking about Da Zhou.
But just as he couldn't stop Zhao Kuangyin back then, how could he stop Luo Youdu from controlling the power of the Great Zhou Dynasty now?
The Dianqian Division was founded by Guo Rong and was the core force in guarding the imperial city.
However, due to Zhao Kuangyin's rebellion, except for Murong Yanzhao's troops who followed Luo Youdu to conquer Yan, most of them were involved in the case.
Although the more than 20,000 soldiers in front of the palace were deceived and did not really rebel, it could not change the fact that they participated in the rebellion.
They can be exempted from guilt, but it is obviously inappropriate to continue to let them serve as palace guards and be responsible for protecting the palace.
The Imperial Palace Department must be reorganized, and the burden of guarding the palace cannot be re-entrusted to them.
There are three divisions of the Forbidden Army of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Apart from the Palace Division, there are only the Imperial Camp Division and the Guards and Military Division.
The Guards and Military Division is divided into the Horse Army Division and the Infantry Division. The Infantry Division is responsible for guarding the outer cities of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the Ma Jun Division is responsible for the surrounding areas of the capital, which also has a heavy responsibility.
It makes no sense to let the Guards and Military Division take over the palace security.
What's more, Han Tong has no virtue, how can he hold such power?
The only person who can take over the important task of guarding the palace from the Imperial Palace Division is the Royal Camp Division headed by Luo Youdu.
Once Luo Youdu is put in charge of the Great Zhou Palace, he will be even more terrifying than Zhao Kuangyin.
He was forced to surrender to Shu, ranked first in military achievements in the Battle of Huainan, recovered Yanyou's hometown, and suppressed Zhao Kuangyin's rebellion. The sum of his various achievements far exceeded that of Zhao Kuangyin during the period when he was wearing a yellow robe.
The only difference was the lack of Zhao Kuangyin's connections accumulated by two generations of Zhao family father and son in the military.
However, this time to put down Zhao Kuangyin's rebellion, Luo Youdu generously spared those close to the Zhao family, and he was bound to gain their support.
Now there is no force to stop and limit the rise of Luo Youdu.
Wei Renpu's scalp felt numb when he saw Luo Youdu discussing with him with a smile.
The other party wanted him to open this mouth, but he had no other choice. He could only say: "The Palace Front Division needs to be reorganized. The only way to shoulder the responsibility of guarding the palace is to let the Imperial Camp Division take over."
The power to protect the palace was given to Yuyingsi, and it is almost impossible to take it back.
Luo Youdu said: "That's all we have to do!"
"There is also a person in charge of the front office of the palace. I sent someone to invite Zhang's consort, but the consort directly rejected the invitation, saying that he was an idle man and would not participate in state affairs. Shi Shouxin's temper was too hot, and he acted as the second-in-command and directed everything in front of the palace.
If the envoy is okay, if everything is inspected, it is almost meaningless. How about Han Lingkun? His achievements and prestige are sufficient. He recovered the Yan land and made great achievements, so he is fully qualified for this position."
Wei Renpu bit the bullet and said: "Shuai Ma is indeed suitable, but he has been transferred. Who will take over the position of commander of Sima Jundu, the bodyguard's personal army?"
Luo Youdu said: "I have thought about this, Gao Huaide. This man bravely championed the three armies. In the battle of Sanggan River, he was the first to defeat the enemy's right wing. He has made outstanding achievements and can be appointed as a horse commander."
Wei Renpu resisted in his heart. If he agreed, it would mean that the Imperial Camp Division, the Palace Front Division, and the Ma Jun Division of the Guards and Military Division were all under Luo Youdu's control. Then it was he who said the Great Zhou Zhen alone.
never mind.
But unless Zhang Yongde comes out, who can take over the position of inspection in front of the palace?
Moreover, Luo Youdu also explained that his first choice was Zhang Yongde, but he was unwilling to do it.
There is still one person who can take over as Murong Yanzhao.
However, Murong Yanzhao was Zhao Kuangyin's friend who grew up together. Wei Renpu felt that he dared to propose that Murong Yanzhao be appointed as the guard in front of the palace. The young man in front of him had the courage to label himself as a remnant of Zhao Kuangyin and let the Third Justice Department imprison him.
Luo Youdu asked: "Brother Daoji, is there any suitable candidate? If there is, tell me and you might as well refer to it. By the way, Mr. Wang also agreed to this transfer order. It's up to you, brother Daoji."
Wei Renpu said helplessly: "That being the case, I have no objection."
Wang Pu agreed, and Luo Youdu still holds the position of deputy envoy to the Privy Council.
Guo Rong did say before his death that he would remove Luo Youdu from his title of deputy Privy Council envoy, but who dares to say that now!
Both of them agreed, and it made no difference whether they agreed or not.
Luo Youdu smiled and said: "I'll trouble Brother Daoji to arrange some arrangements."
Wei Renpu bowed and left.
Luo Youdu then summoned Han Tong and Zhang Mei, and said to the two of them: "Commander Bu and the three envoys. In just one day, the Great Zhou Dynasty has experienced rebellion, national mourning, and the disappearance of the queen and prince. It is a triple blow. The country is in danger. We are waiting for you."
Thanks to His Majesty's respect, I hold a high position. The more critical this situation is, the more important it is to step forward and maintain the stability of the great Zhou Dynasty, so as not to be coveted by the four corners of the world and ruin His Majesty's hard work. What do you two think?"
Han Tong and Zhang Mei both said: "What Tongjun said is true."
Luo Youdu said: "In the current situation, we must first find out the whereabouts of the saint and the prince, and secondly calm the morale of the army. Commander Bu, you continue to maintain public security in the capital and secretly investigate the movements of the saint and the prince."
Han Tongtong: "I'll deal with it now!"
Luo Youdu continued: "Three envoys, our army has taken Yanyou's hometown, and the rewards for quelling the rebellion of the guards and the army must be paid out on time. The merits of our generals can be calculated later. But the rewards for the soldiers,
We can't default on it. No matter how hard it is, we can't do it to the soldiers who risk their lives."
Zhang Mei bowed to express her understanding.
Then Luo Youdu summoned his old boss Cui Yan, the official of Kaifeng Prefecture, as well as the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and the Minister of Dali Temple, and asked them to form a joint trial of the Three Laws Division to interrogate the generals who participated in the rebellion. He asked them to come up with the results as soon as possible and give the world a warning.
Account.
Luo Youdu also recruited Han Lingkun, Shi Shouxin and Gao Huaide.
The three of them have a very good relationship, but because of Zhao Kuangyin's incident, the three of them are not very interested.
Luo Youdu said: "Three brothers, you won't blame me for not leaving a way for Brother Zhao to survive."
Han Lingkun shook his head and said, "He asked for this. What does it have to do with my brother?"
Shi Shouxin scolded: "This bastard is really blinded by lard. His Majesty is so kind to him, why should he rebel?"
In history, he responded most positively.
Gao Huaide stood firmly on Luo Youdu's side.
Luo Youdu said: "Let's not talk about these sad things. Brother Han, the front office of the palace needs to be reorganized. You can check everything in front of the palace."
Han Lingkun's eyes lit up. He originally wanted to compete with Han Tong for the top position of the Guards and Military Division, but he couldn't. He felt aggrieved in his heart. He was not bad at being the top of the Palace Division!
Luo Youdu said: "Brother Shi, are you going to be the commander in front of the palace and assist Brother Han? It's really not possible. You guys have a fight here. Whoever wins will go!"
Shi Shouxin was still convinced by Han Lingkun. He was satisfied that the third child was promoted to the second child, and said: "I won't bully Han Lingkun anymore. Let him let him."
Luo Youdu looked at Gao Huaide and said, "You take over Brother Han's position as Marshal Ma!"
Gao Huaide was as cold as ever and said: "Okay!"
He summoned the important ministers of the Great Zhou Dynasty one by one in the Privy Council, arranged their various tasks, and allowed the order of the Great Zhou Dynasty to operate normally. There was no chaos caused by Zhao Kuangyin's rebellion, Guo Rong's death, or the disappearance of Queen Fu and the prince.
Luo Youdu relied on his power and the army at his disposal to maintain the operation of the Zhou court.
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
Thanks to book friends Liang Zai Liuliu for the 500 reward, Li Wuzhen, and Miaomiaowu for the 100 reward for Mickey Mouse. Thank you for your support!