There are people killing people here in Xicheng, while Zhao Yanxun in the palace of Beicheng is having lunch in Yongfu Palace.
As a monarch, Zhao Yanxun has always emphasized frugality in this period of the end of the world.
So he lived an extremely simple life, neither buying himself new clothes nor eating delicacies.
Only in this way can we set an example to our subjects and gain the respect of those below.
But this kind of harsh life does not apply to Zhao Yanxun's harem. Although the quality of life of the harem women has declined, it remains at a relatively high level.
Zhao Yanxun's lunch consisted of two dishes and one soup, but there were no restrictions in the Yongfu Palace. As long as he had the ingredients, he could make it.
Looking at her husband sitting next to her, Xue Baoyun took the initiative to pick up a piece of meat and carefully handed it to the bowl in front of Zhao Yanxun.
"My lord, you should eat more, I see you have lost a lot of weight!"
With a slight smile, Zhao Yanxun put the meat back into Xue Baojun's bowl, and then said: "Princess, you have to take good care of yourself. The current situation is difficult... I failed to give you a good life, but made you suffer here in Longyou, because of your husband."
Sorry for you!"
Compared with the life in the Yuanping Marquis Mansion, Xue Baoyun's life is indeed much "harder" now.
"Husband and wife are one body, and it is easy to work together in the same boat. How could the prince be sorry for his concubine?"
"Besides, the prince is wise and mighty, and he protects me very well. It's not too late for me to be grateful!"
Xue Baoyun's words were so sincere that even Zhao Yanxun was moved. She was indeed a virtuous wife.
"Since husband and wife are one, why should we be grateful for protecting you?"
Zhao Yanxun had a smile on his face, and he looked at Xue Baoyun with eyes full of affection.
At this moment, Huo An appeared outside the hall.
Glancing inside, I saw the prince and princess looking at each other affectionately, while Huo An was waiting outside.
But his arrival could not be hidden from Zhao Yanxun's perception.
"Come in!"
Hearing the call, Huo An could only go in honestly.
"Your Majesty, Cheng Wenguang has already replied!"
Zhao Yanxun asked while eating: "Tell me about it!"
Huo An then said: "Tian Jingtong confessed that it was the royal pavilion who gave the order to make things difficult for the palace!"
He nodded. Although it was beyond Zhao Yanxun's expectations, it was actually within reason.
Speaking of Mr. Wang Ge, Zhao Yanxun had a chance encounter with him a few months ago.
When he was dragged by Concubine Duan to the Qian'an Palace to seek justice from the emperor, he was stopped by Chen Changhe outside the palace. At that time, three cabinet ministers were in the hall to meet him.
At that time, the three bachelors walked out of the hall, led by the old man with a white beard, who was the chief minister of the cabinet, Wang Tinghe.
This was when Xue Baoyun spoke up and said: "My lord, I heard from my father that this king's chief assistant has always been impartial, but I didn't expect..."
"Impartiality, how can you look at the surface of this kind of thing!" Zhao Yanxun sighed.
"What else?"
Huo An immediately replied: "Reporting to your highness, Tian Jingtong and his family have been taken to the execution ground..."
Zhao Yanxun nodded and signaled Huo An to continue.
"According to the prince's instructions, officials from the General Banner of the Guards Department and the Military and Horse Department and above have been notified and will meet at Yong'an Hall in a moment!"
There were no opponents in the city, so after a few days of thinking, Zhao Yanxun decided to rectify his army.
He already has a specific plan, and this matter is entirely up to him.
"Okay, please step back!"
While Zhao Yanxun was eating, officers were arriving one after another outside the Yong'an Hall at the south end of the palace.
The officers above the general banner of the Military and Horse Division, plus those above the small banner of the Guards Division, add up to nearly a hundred people.
The people of the two divisions are now clearly on one side, and Shantouism is beginning to take shape.
"There are so many people here today. I don't know what the prince has called me for!"
"The people who came today are all people from the military. They must be related to military matters. It seems that the palace is going to make big moves recently!"
While everyone was discussing, they saw a eunuch on the platform of Yong'an Palace saying loudly: "His Royal Highness summons you to come to the palace for an audience!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately lined up, divided into two groups and walked forward slowly, climbed the steps and entered the main hall.
At this moment, Zhao Yanxun had not arrived, but the guards from the front line of the palace led by Lin Dagui were already standing guard on Danbi's left and right sides.
Everyone was confused, but no one spoke. They were just waiting for Zhao Yanxun to arrive and everything would become clear.
After a long time, the time was up, and there was a sound of footsteps coming from the back of the hall.
"Your Majesty is here!"
Following Huo An's shout, Zhao Yanxun's figure appeared from the screen on the left side of the hall, and all the officers bowed down.
"See you, my lord!"
At this moment, Zhao Yanxun had put on the Tuanlongyuan collar robe. He was holding the robe in one hand, bowing down, and slowly walked towards Lord Dan.
After he sat down on the throne, he said, "No courtesy!"
The officers present stood up, carefully raised their heads one by one, and looked at Zhao Yanxun above Danbi.
"I called you here today just to talk about one thing!"
"Now that the recruitment of soldiers has been completed, I have specially made adjustments to the manpower of the Guards Department and the Soldiers and Horses Department!"
Hearing this, everyone was a little surprised, but they returned to normal in an instant.
"The Military and Horse Division will be split from the existing two thousand-household offices into four thousand-household offices, and the remaining manpower will be supplemented by newly recruited young men!"
Having said this, Zhao Yanxun said to Huo An on the side: "Give me the order!"
Huo An took out a document, spread it out and read: "His Royal Highness's edict!"
"Promote Xu Hongfangsheng to the rank of Qianhu, a military commander..."
After being promoted to Qianhu, Fang Sheng rarely smiled and immediately knelt down to thank him.
But when Xu Hong heard the edict, he couldn't feel happy at the moment. He was transferred from the Guards Department to the Soldiers and Horses Department, and his relationship with Zhao Yanxun became further distant.
As a member of the Guards Department, Xu Hong knew very well how much Zhao Yanxun valued the Guards Department.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Then, I heard Huo An continue to read: "Promote Xu Yu, the general banner of the Guards Department, to a hundred households!"
Xu Yu is another talent discovered by Zhao Yanxun in the Yiqian General Banner.
Although this person is taciturn, he is a ruthless person and like Lin Dagui, he accepts death.
After being called by name, Xu Yu walked out from among the general banners. His face had a sinister look on it, making people want to stay away from him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
These are the three most critical positions today, and then Huo An read out a lot of names, all of which are the first level of the small flag general flag in the Guards Department.
In order to control the Military and Horse Department, Zhao Yanxun transferred people from the Guard Department and placed them there after being promoted to one level.
Of course, in order to show that he was fair and impartial, Zhao Yanxun also promoted some small flag generals of the Military and Horse Division to serve in the two newly established Qianhu offices.
After reading a long list of names, Huo An himself was already thirsty.
Standing up from the throne, Zhao Yanxun slowly walked down from Danbi, glanced at the large number of people kneeling in front of him, and solemnly said: "This order will take effect immediately, and you are limited to building an army within seven days. Do you understand?"
Everyone replied in unison: "I will obey the prince's edict!"
