After a while, footsteps sounded and a censor shouted.
"The emperor is here."
The ministers in and out of the hall subconsciously stood up and saluted Liu Xie who was walking in quickly.
Zhou Zhong, who was most nervous, shook his hand and pulled off a few beards, making his face tighten because of pain.
"See Your Majesty."
"Everyone is calm." Liu Xie waved his hand and nodded to the Grand Marshal Jia Xu and Situ Yang Biao. When his eyes swept over Sikong Zhou Zhong, his eyes were cold and he flew over.
Zhou Zhong felt a little nervous and he became even more uneasy.
Liu Xie took his seat, made a joke first, and asked Situ Yang Biao: "Situ, is the result of this year's plan coming out? How is it compared to last year? Can you pay the full salary this year?"
Yang Biao bowed. "Reply to Your Majesty, this year's plan has not ended, but the rough result has come out, an increase of about 20% compared with last year. The four states of Yan, Henan, Jingyi have a welcome increase. This year, not only can the full salary be paid, but also
Some rewards can be distributed. Related materials have been allocated from various counties and will be delivered to the train house soon."
Liu Xie nodded. "It's great. In a few days, it will be the ninth year of Jian'an. Nine is a huge number, and there should be a phased result. For rewards, you should plan to take care of more ordinary people.
Officials. It is not easy for them to follow the imperial court for so many years. Prepare more practical things, and you won’t need flashy things.”
"Yes." Yang Biao bowed to accept the order.
"Your Majesty is wise." Everyone recited in unison, especially the middle and lower-level officials in various prefectures and temples were happiest.
With the emperor's words, this year's New Year will be more nourishing.
"Taiwei, how were the arrangements for the winter training?"
Jia Xu stood up and bowed to salute. "According to Your Majesty's edict, the winter training in each county was carried out normally, and the four generals in front, back, left and right also carried out training at their respective garrisons. Guangluxun, Weiwei, and Jinwu were also followed.
Plan training and you can go out at any time.”
Everyone's hearts were stuttering.
The emperor values military affairs, and the counties organize exercises every winter. This is what everyone knows. The three divisions of Guangluxun, Weiwei, and Jinwu are usually trained in military training, and it is not uncommon for joint exercises in autumn and winter.
But what does Jia Xu mean when he says he can go to war at any time?
Yizhou has settled, and the war in Jiaozhou has not yet begun. Where can I go to fight?
At this time, Liu Xie asked again: "How many soldiers are available near Nanyang?"
Jia Xu did not think. "The three departments of the Imperial Guards had 5,731 soldiers and 1,183 soldiers, a total of 6,914 soldiers. The four generals in front, back, left and right were 43,000
Ninety people. There are 37 counties in Nanyang, with a total of 49,750 soldiers. There are also the General of the Cavalry, the General of the Fu Army, and the Chang'an garrison, a total of 78,92 people.
, can be mobilized at any time."
As Jia Xu reported one number after another, the atmosphere in the hall instantly dropped to freezing point.
Anyone who is not stupid can hear the strong murderous intent behind the emperor.
Everyone knows that the new military service law is implemented smoothly, and there are many soldiers in Nanyang, but they are not sure that the emperor has so many soldiers available.
Now that I heard Jia Xu report the specific numbers, I realized that the emperor actually had so many soldiers in his hands, and there were 100,000 in Nanyang County alone.
Although there are many household registrations in Nanyang, it is beyond everyone's expectations that there are so many soldiers.
Especially the total strength of the four generals in front, back, left and right reached more than 40,000, which was doubled from the previous one, which many people did not expect.
It can be seen that the emperor passed the fields in Nanyang and really won the hearts of the people, and the number of people actively joining the army has increased.
If the county soldiers only maintain local public order and do not undertake many combat tasks, the headquarters of the Fourth General is a regular soldier and can go to war at any time. Moreover, the garrison is not far from the emperor. The nearest day can be reached, and the farthest one is not the same as the one that is far away.
Three days.
In other words, if the emperor wants to use force, there will be 50,000 elite troops available within three days.
Everyone knows what this means.
Sikong Zhou Zhong's face turned pale, cold sweat emerged from his forehead, layer after layer, and the collar was soon soaked.
There is no doubt that he is the most stressful of everyone.
"Weapons are ominous weapons. They are prepared without any dangers. They cannot be used by themselves. Governing the country must be based on the law. If there is law to follow, there must be law to follow. If there is law, you must follow it." Liu Xie said slowly, his eyes glanced intentionally or unintentionally
To Zhou Zhong, "Sikong, what do you think?"
Zhou Zhong hurriedly stepped out of the line and bowed to the ground. "Your Majesty said so much."
"Tell me about escaping from the quarrel." Liu Xie waved his hand and got to the point.
Zhou Zhong swallowed his saliva and said with some difficulty: "The escape from the circumstance has been basically found out. The mastermind is the former prefect of Bohai, and the survivor Liu Mou, the governor of Jizhou Yuan Shao, and other thirteen people involved in the circumstance.
One hundred and eighty-five people. Because they were not able to withstand the bitter cold overseas, they fled from overseas despite the prohibitions of the imperial edict. Some officials in Qingxu, Yan, Henan and Hebei were neglected their duties, and some deliberately covered them up. A total of 391 people were involved in the case.
After the people fled, the counties and counties covered them up and concealed them without reporting them..."
Zhou Zhong took out the prepared reports and read them one by one.
After hearing this, everyone's expression changed again.
The wide range of connections between the eunuchs is shocking. Compared with the fleeing people, the number of people who provide convenience and even protection for them has reached the point of disregarding the face of the court. No wonder the emperor is furious.
After Zhou Zhong finished his report, he delivered the report with both hands.
Liu Xie flipped it over and asked calmly. "This is just a summary of the situation. What about Sikong Mansion's handling plan?"
Zhou Zhong swallowed again, feeling his throat drier.
The reason why he did not write a processing plan was not because he could not write a processing plan, but that if he really followed the plan, many people would die.
Not only must the masterminds such as Liu family have to die, but those who provide them with convenience, and those who help them conceal their whereabouts may also die.
These include famous scholars in Nanyang like Zong Cheng, the prefect of Runan.
They know the law and violate the law, and their crimes are even higher. If the emperor refuses to forgive them, there are reasons to kill people. Just a single anti-authorization will be enough to make their heads fall to the ground.
"Your Majesty..." Zhou Zhong thought about it and spoke with difficulty.
Liu Xie interrupted Zhou Zhong. "Is there no plan for Sikong Mansion? Is it because it is impossible to follow?"
Zhou Zhong smiled bitterly and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, it is not impossible to follow. The exiled person fled back privately and should be killed according to the law..."
"Since there is a law to follow, why not make a judgment according to the law?" Liu Xie picked up Zhou Zhong's report and shook gently. "Is it because Sikong cannot perform his duties, so I will make the decision?"
"I... dare not?" Zhou Zhong leaned on the ground, feeling a little dizzy.
What they always longed for was that the emperor would rule and the government would belong to the three dukes. Today, Zi asked him why Sikong could not perform his duties and whether he wanted the emperor to make a decision, which could be said to have forced him to death.
If he makes a judgment according to law, he will not bear it. If he does not make a judgment according to law, the emperor will be furious and will definitely not be able to agree.
If he does not make a decision, it will prove that it is impossible for the Three Dukes of the Government to be able to obtain the opportunity and will not be useful. What kind of face does he have to ask the emperor to continue to delegate power in the future?
"Then tell me, what does this report mean?" Liu Xie raised his hand and threw Zhou Zhong's report to the ground. The pages of paper spread out and fluttered, as if slapped Zhou Zhong in the face one by one.