Wang Lin stayed in Zhang Lan and Lin Huiyin's courtyard last night.
Zhang Lan was born a widow.
Lin Huiyin also came from a very humble background, and she was a remarried woman.
It doesn't matter her background, but the key point is that she is already in her early forties. In this era when forty is considered an old woman, and Wang Lin has ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, one can imagine the inferiority complex and self-consciousness that she and Zhang Lan feel.
Zhang Lan is better, she is Wang Lin's cousin.
But Lin Huiyin felt that her fate with Wang Lin was originally a mistake, and she did not have a deep emotional foundation. Given her age, she gradually began to think of spending the rest of her life as the Ancient Buddha of the Blue Lantern.
She and Zhang Lan rarely appeared at gatherings of girls.
On several occasions, when serving tea to Han Yan, she even revealed her intention to worship Buddha in the palace.
This is also a common practice among many wealthy concubines when they are old.
Wang Lin accidentally heard this while chatting with Han Yan that night, and felt a little ashamed.
With more and more stunning women around him, the positions of Zhang Lan and Lin Huiyin in his heart have become invisibly dispensable.
Many times, he would even forget the existence of the two women.
After much thought, Wang Lin decided to go to the small courtyard where Lin Huiyin and Zhang Lan lived together overnight.
In the entire harem, Lin Huiyin and Zhang Lan support each other and hold each other together for warmth.
Just like Li Qingzhao and Zhu Shuzhen.
Such as Zhu Lian and Guo Yuan, both of whom respected virtue. Also like Xiao Duolilai and Yelu Yuliyan, twin concubines of the Song family.
The two girls have lived together since they were in Qingzhou, and their relationship is getting better and better.
They comfort each other and take care of each other on weekdays, but they are a little less deserted.
The red candles in Lin Huiyin's room were swaying, and a graceful figure with her head lowered to make a douche was looming.
When Wang Lin pushed open the door and appeared in front of her with a smile on his face, Lin Huiyin rubbed her eyes and almost couldn't believe it.
She paused, quickly put down the sewing in her hands, and knelt down: "I pay my respects to the Emperor!"
Wang Lin knew that her mood swings were extremely intense, and he also knew that there was no need for sweet words to comfort her. He just bent down to help her up, held her in his arms and sat directly on the bed.
Before Lin Huiyin could react, the overwhelming heat wave completely overwhelmed her.
Several times the spring breeze blew on my face, several times the wheat waves rolled, and several times you climbed up and down.
Wang Lin used overly intense body language to sweep away Lin's resentment and endless worries.
It's over.
Mrs. Lin lowered her head in shame and said: "Your Majesty, I am old and frail, and I am afraid that I will not be able to serve the Emperor in the future."
Wang Lin looked deeply at the charming Lin in his arms.
Speaking of which, she is in her best years when she is mature.
Peonies are in bloom.
As long as you take good care of it and keep it moisturized, there is no risk of color fading.
Wang Lin stroked her gently and said: "Madam, you are not old, and your beauty is not fading. But that is not the key to the problem. Even if you become old and lose your appearance in the future, I will never dislike you."
"Everyone will grow old one day. Since you followed me and gave your body to me, I will treat you well all your life. You don't have to worry, I am never a person who treats others with sex.
It is true that I have neglected you recently because of my busy schedule, but in my heart, you are the same as everyone else."
Wang Lin spoke in an almost promising manner. Feeling Wang Lin's sincerity and doting, Mrs. Lin was moved to tears.
"Your Majesty, as long as there is an emperor, I would be willing to die..."
When Wang Lin got on the horse again, the remaining thoughts in her heart about worshiping the Buddha with green lanterns were completely destroyed.
At dawn, Mrs. Lin blushed and knocked on the door of Zhang Lan's room next door.
The three of them struggled for a long time, talked some more, and then embraced each other and slowly fell asleep.
Until the Tiger God Guards came to report, the capital Wu Xun came to the palace to cause trouble.
Wang Lin's face darkened, he got up to change his clothes and left, leaving a message before leaving that he would come back tonight.
The two women's faces turned red with embarrassment, and they hugged each other and cried.
Although Wang Lin did not say it explicitly, the two women knew that the new king wanted them to have an offspring as soon as possible, so that they would not be alone in the rest of their lives.
And he is willing to give them children, which is also an invisible promise.
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Wang Lin walked out slowly and stood on the high steps, glaring coldly at the group of martial artists in front of him.
He didn't know if it was his political signal that he wanted to improve the status of Wu Xun to check the power of civil servants, which gave these Wu Xun some illusions.
Do you think that someone like Conglong, who is the hero of the new dynasty, can blackmail and extort benefits?
In the Song Dynasty, the generals of the Yang family, the generals of the Zhe family, the generals of the Gao family, the generals of the Cao family... were indeed generals from generation to generation, but those who were good at fighting in the martial arts families all contributed to the army, and those who stayed in the capital were actually
To put it bluntly, they are just a beetle enjoying the blessings of their ancestors.
Seeing the new emperor leaving the palace, Cao Kun and others did not dare to make any more noise. Instead, they knelt down and worshiped at the foot of the steps: "I pay my respects to my emperor, long live him, long live him!"
Wang Lin stood there and sneered.
This sneer frightened Cao Kun and others.
They suddenly realized that the new emperor in front of them was not the Song Emperor Zhao Ji, who was weak and could be bullied, but a decisive and tough-minded Holy Lord.
"You are actually the ministers of Song Dynasty, not the ministers of me and Dayan. Are my words correct?"
Wang Lin's voice was cold.
Cao Kun heard that he and others had come to cause trouble early in the morning, and they might have offended the new king of Yan. Thinking of Wang Lin's thunderous methods, Cao Kun broke out in a cold sweat.
He quickly kowtowed and said: "In the whole world, are there any ministers of the king? Although they are honored by the Song Dynasty, they have already sworn allegiance to the Yan Dynasty, and they are also the ministers of the Yan Dynasty."
Wang Lin said indifferently: "In this world, is there any reason for ministers to cause trouble in front of the king's palace? Are you ignoring me, or are you ignoring the laws of Yan?"
"I don't dare! I know I'm guilty, please forgive me!"
Wang Lin sneered: "I did have a gathering with you that day, and I said that your honors can be extended and retained, but the wealth of your descendants must be obtained personally in the army!
Don't think that I don't know your little thoughts. You just heard that I wanted to provide honest land for civil servants, and you just became greedy.
I can tell you clearly today that the state's maintenance of honest land is a regulation, specially set up for courtiers and local officials.
You nobles and nobles are already enjoying the salary of the imperial court, but you are doing nothing on weekdays. You don't think about serving the country, but you are still greedy. Don't you deserve to be punished?"
Cao Kun and others lost their minds and immediately knelt on the ground and wailed continuously.
Wang Lin looked at these people coldly, put away the disgust in his heart, and said slowly: "It is not a good policy for the country to emphasize culture over military affairs, but I will not go to the other extreme, to value military affairs over culture!
Therefore, I advise you not to let lard fool you into thinking that I am easy to trick, deceive, or blackmail!
My intention is to give the martial arts and those who like bravery the opportunity to advance and stand out. As far as the country is concerned, the combination of civil and military affairs will be the great road.
In other words, civil servants are still needed to govern the country, but if you want to make the country stable, you also need strong military equipment. Don't mistakenly think that I can tolerate the emergence of a group of martial arts warriors, and even harm the country and the people, then you are asking for your own death!"
"In the next step, the imperial court will continue to open martial arts subjects. Those who are promoted to the martial arts subjects are equivalent to the imperial examination. The military also needs a large number of talents. If you are talented in martial arts and have the heart to serve the country, now is the time to show off your talents.
I can give you opportunities and a stage, but I will not raise a bunch of idiots for no reason!"
"roll!"
Wang Lin's voice was like steel falling to the ground, sonorous and powerful.
Cao Kun and others kowtowed repeatedly, shouted long live, got up and dispersed in confusion.
Yan Qing bowed to the side and said: "Your Majesty, these martial artists are secretly collaborating together. I'm afraid they might be suspected of causing trouble. Do you want me to..."
Yan Qing made a beheading gesture.
From Yan Qing's point of view, these destabilizing factors for the Yan community should be eradicated to prevent future troubles forever.
Wang Lin couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, Xiao Yi, these people can't make big waves, so don't pay too much attention to them, just let people stare at them."
While the two were talking, Li Gang, Wu Min, Guo Zhishun, Zhang Jun, and Ma Kuo arrived. They had just witnessed Wang Lin's treatment of Wu Xun. At this time, they came forward and bowed to the emperor.
What my emperor just said is actually the way to govern the country, and I will learn from it!"
Wang Lin laughed loudly: "Okay, gentlemen, let's go inside and talk."
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Wang Lin flipped through the edicts handed over by Li Gang and others to confer generals and confidants.
Hua Rong was the Taiwei, Kaifu Yitong three divisions, in charge of the commander's office of the Jingying Palace, and had the power to know the Yin of Kaifeng and was granted the title of Luo Guogong.
A good person has an official position, a title, a title, and is both civil and military.
Yue Fei was the general of the auxiliary state, and he also knew the affairs of the Privy Council. He was the deputy general manager of the world's military and horsemen, and he was named Marquis of Tangyin. He was of the first rank.
Yan Qing was the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Palace of the Emperor's personal army, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, the General of the Hussars, and was granted the title of Marquis. From the first rank.
Zhang Jun was appointed as a special officer, knew the affairs of the Privy Council, served as the Hebei Observation and Transport Envoy, and was granted the title of Marquis of Hanzhou. He was a second-rank official and performed the duties of the first-rank official.
Ma Kuo was appointed as the general who controlled the country. He was also aware of the affairs of the Privy Council. He also served as the transfer envoy to Henan and Shandong, and was granted the title of Di Daohou. He was of the second rank.
Han Shizhong became the champion general, his military position remained unchanged, and he was granted the title of Marquis of Suide. He was promoted to the third rank.
Wu Song was the general of Huaihua, the commander of the Army and Horse Department in the capital, and was granted the title of Marquis of Zhongyong. He was ranked third grade.
…
Liu Qi was General Zhongwu, granted the title of Chengyi Bo, and also served as the defense envoy of Hebei.
The other generals also received honorary titles and titles one by one, and each was promoted.
Among the people from the Liangshan faction who followed Wang Lin, even Shi Jin, Li Kui, and Chao Gai overseas were awarded corresponding titles.
He was promoted to General Ningyuan of the fifth rank and was granted the title of Viscount of Kaiguo.
The list was not incomplete, but Wang Lin read it from beginning to end and suddenly found that one person was missing, Han Ting of the Han family.
Han Ting was a staff member of the Generalissimo's Office at the time, and is still a military counselor in Yue Fei's army.
Wang Lin turned to look at Li Gang.
Li Gang knew what Wang Lin wanted to ask, so after hesitating for a moment, he stood up and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that Han Ting is the elder brother of the queen, the uncle of the dynasty, and a relative, so it is not suitable for him to hold a military position."
Wang Lin couldn't help but sigh.
Li Gang's idea is a common practice in the past dynasties to guard against the influence of relatives.
But in Wang Lin's heart, Han Ting was of good character and capable. Wouldn't it be a pity if he was allowed to live a busy life and enjoy wealth in vain just because he was a relative?