Two days ago, there was an order in the palace. In order to verify the combat effectiveness of the new army, the Warriors camp was specially ordered to leave the palace.
This will was beyond everyone's expectations, but it was also within everyone's expectations. In fact, before that, the court had had a lot of debates, especially within the Ministry of War, which was a constant debate over this because the palace intends to expand the new army.
The biggest debate is the combat power of the new army. Many officials from the Ministry of War pointed out that although the new army defeated the Iron Cavalry of the Watts last time, this victory could only be regarded as a coincidence, and the reason was very simple. The place where the exercise was conducted was in the Wucheng City, with a small area and the Iron Cavalry of the Watts could not be used. Therefore, although the new army won a great victory during the exercise, it might not have the strength if it really hit the battlefield.
Furthermore, the imperial court already had a Shenji camp, and setting up a new army that was the same as the Shenji camp, would have some functions overlapped, not to mention that the large-scale expansion of the new army required a huge amount of money. The military pay for raising a new army of 800 people was ten times that of a thousand households. It would be better to bet on the border town than if there was this money.
Liu Daxia, Minister of War, believed that expanding the new army was imperative, but in the Ministry of War, Liu Daxia could not suppress the criticism of other officials, so he had no choice but to make the dispute again and let the cabinet sever the cabinet.
The cabinet is obviously not arguing and cannot be accurately determined for a while. For the court, this is a major event, because once the new army is expanded, the court must prepare at least hundreds of thousands of taels of silver every year. This army consumes a lot of money. Whether it is recruitment methods or training methods, it requires great losses. If you don’t show some strength, who is willing to believe it?
The elite in Beijing is the Warriors Camp. If the Warriors Camp is asked to try this new army, the performance of the new army can still be as outstanding as ever, but everyone has nothing to say.
In this way, this matter was natural. The Warriors' camp was all out of Beijing, and the defense of the capital was temporarily led by the personal army. However, many trusted guards were left behind to protect the emperor.
At the same time, two days will be the end of the year, so according to the rules, all the civil and military officials in the court will enter the palace to congratulate. After congratulations, the New Year will come, and everyone will go home to celebrate the New Year.
Therefore, the palace was as busy as ever, and the palaces in various places had been repaired, covered with red and green, and were preparing for the congratulations of all officials.
In the Silijian, Xiao Jing reluctantly took charge of some official duties. His face looked very bad. There have been too many things recently. Although the Jinyiwei always shines, the Dongchang is not idle at these kung fu.
He coughed violently a few times, took out a snow-white scarf and covered his mouth. When his throat felt a little more comfortable, he folded the scarf and put it in his sleeve. On both sides of the desk were two little eunuchs arched, who were helping him clean the desk.
The eunuchs under the case were also busy with their own affairs, but in front of Xiao Jing, no one dared to make any sound, they all tiptoed; only every time Xiao Jing coughed desperately, everyone's faces were a little relaxed and they made some small moves.
An eunuch came with a smile. Everyone knew him. He was Liang Ru, the eunuch in the Imperial Horse Prison. Liang Ru came in with a smile, saluted Xiao Jing, and said, "Ancestor Xiao, is it okay if you haven't seen you recently?"
According to common sense, Silijian and Yumajian are also considered two internal government offices that compete with each other. Only last time, the eunuch in the Yumajian's eunuch was knocked down, and the new eunuch in the hand-in-hand was immediately replaced by Xiao Jing's confidant. Of course, this eunuch Liang did not dare to act rashly in front of Xiao Jing. He was very polite to Xiao Jing and shouted happily with his ancestors.
Xiao Jing showed a gentle smile on his face, put his hand on the desk, and slowly said: "I am old, but my body has improved. Hey, sometimes I really want to be idle, so I will tell His Majesty that I can go to Zhongdu to guard the tomb, take a good rest, and enjoy my old age."
Liang Ru's fat face immediately became serious and said, "What is this about Zuzun Xiao? Where can I change my mind when I am away from Zuzun Xiao in the palace? Even Your Majesty cannot do without you. I have obtained a prescription for nourishing qi and prolonging life. Isn't this just to respect Zuzun Xiao?"
Xiao Jing smiled slightly and said, "It's rare that you are troublesome. Let's talk about serious business. Wouldn't you let Liu Chang from your Royal Horse Prison come here? Where is his person?"
Liang Ru smiled and said, "I'm here, but I don't dare to come in, I'm waiting outside."
Xiao Jing touched Guangxiao's chin and smiled and said, "What do you think? They are all from a family. Why are you afraid to say something? Call it in. The family has something to say to him."
Liang Ru bowed and went out quickly. After a while, she led the admiral and eunuch Liu Chang in. Liang Ru laughed and scolded Liu Chang, saying, "Ghost, what kind of person is Zuzong Xiao? Will he eat you? What are you afraid of?" After that, he said to Xiao Jing: "Zhaozong Xiao, I am ignorant, you have to take responsibility for it."
Xiao Jing looked at Liu Chang. Liu Chang was quite old. He had some gray hair on his temples and was thin and had a capable look. As for Liang Ru, he was wide and fat, and he was younger than Liu Chang. Liang Ru called Liu Chang a child. Needless to say, it must be Liu Chang who had become Liang Ru as his godfather.
This kind of thing seems a bit funny outside the palace, but it is common in this palace. The eunuchs have no relatives, so in order to form cliques, they must attract some relatives. However, the palace is clearly distinguished, so worshiping godfather is popular all the time. For example, Liu Chang clearly looks older than Liang Ru, but he is not vague at all as Liang Ru's godson.
Xiao Jing saw this many things, and he didn't think there was anything different. He just smiled, looked at Liu Chang gently, and said, "You are Liu Chang?"
Liu Chang hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Ancestor Xiao is above, I am Liu Chang."
Xiao Jing said with a smile: "Don't be so arrogant. You are doing things in the Royal Horse Prison. Nothing went wrong for so many years. OK, very good..."
Liu Chang looked at Xiao Jing's face carefully and said, "This is all the support of ancestor Xiao and the godfather's teachings."
Liang Ru smiled gloomy on the side, and was honored.
Xiao Jing continued slowly, "Oh, yes, there is something to ask about here at the Zajia family. It was during the Chenghua period and when the late emperor was there, do you remember that you told the late emperor that there was a fairy medicine in Taichang Temple and asked the late emperor to send someone to take it. I believe you still remember this."
Liu Chang was confused and pondered for a long time, saying, "It's been so long, I really don't remember it."
Xiao Jing closed his eyes slightly and said, "Think about it carefully."
Liang Ru also urged from the side, saying, "What Master Xiao asked, do you still dare to be perfunctory? Think carefully and don't miss anything."
Liu Chang thought about it for a long time before saying, "I really can't remember it, so please give me some advice."
Liang Ru smiled again, and was about to make up for the fun and say a few words to Xiao Jing, but when he saw Xiao Jing again, he found a trace of murderous intent flashing in Xiao Jing's eyes, and the amiable face that was just as cold as ice.
Xiao Jing lay on the chair and picked up the teacup. However, dozens of eunuchs suddenly rushed out from both sides of the custody room of the Silijian. These eunuchs were all holding sharp blades, extremely vicious.
The leader was Xiao Jing's confidant eunuch, who shouted: "Since he can't think of this rebel, we can naturally remember it for him."
Dozens of eunuchs rushed over and pressed Liu Chang to the ground, bit and beat him. Liu Chang screamed in pain, and then someone grabbed his hair and pulled it out.
All this came too suddenly, and Liang Ru was shocked; but Xiao Jing was still holding the tea cup and drinking tea slowly, as if nothing happened in front of him had anything to do with him, and he didn't see it at all.
Liang Ru was stunned, and after a long time, she reacted and said, "Zu Zong Xiao, what's going on? Liu Chang's bastard did you offend your old man? If there is any mistake, why do you need to know this? They are all... they are all their own family..."
Xiao Jing took the teacup leisurely and his eyes fell suddenly on Liang Ru. The eyes were as sharp as a knife, which made Liang Ru feel indescribable fear.
immediately……
Xiao Jing sneered sharply, with a bit of cruelty on his pale face. He slapped the desk suddenly, and the desk made a loud noise. Even the teacup placed on the desk jumped up, and another clang sound fell on the desk, with constant noise.
Liang Ru was scared and couldn't help but take a step back.
Xiao Jing said coldly: "Has he made a mistake? Did he make a mistake? How did you, the eunuch who was the seal? Some people beg for rebellion, and some colluded with the Ming Cult, but you didn't know at all? He even had a relationship with him? Do you know that this rebellion was a serious crime of scouting the house and extermination of the clan? You are his godfather, and it will be difficult to get involved at that time. Three knifes and six holes are cut alive. What an important inner palace prison is, you don't care about it. This is a serious crime of dereliction of duty. If the factory guards had not investigated it tightly, it would be enough to kill you all over the family."
Xiao Jing's words made Liang Ru's clothes soaked in cold sweat. She hurriedly bowed to the ground. When she heard that Liu Chang was a rioter, tears also flowed out, and she said with a tear: "Ancestor...my ancestor...I don't know at all. Liu Chang looked quite loyal. I really don't know at all. I should die, damn...Xiao Zuzong, I am confused, I should die//Shumilou's fastest text update. < Shuhai Pavilion >-No ads//, I actually have nothing to do with Liu Chang, I should..."
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