Some women, having lost their families, left the palace with the rewards they had received over the years and started small businesses.
With lightning speed, Xiao Jingzhao quickly placed his men into various departments.
The entire Imperial Guard was replaced with soldiers he had personally trained, and the remaining soldiers were all placed in the western suburban camp.
"Your Majesty, please rest your eyes. I will read the memorials aloud, and Your Majesty can simply review them," Xiang Song suggested when he saw Xiao Jingzhao wearily raise his hand to rub his temples.
Xiao Jingzhao lowered his hand and nodded slightly, half-closing his eyes as he waited for Xiang Song to read the memorial.
Xiang Song picked up the folded document in front of him, glanced at it, his expression stiffened, and he quickly put it down and picked up another folded document.
After this happened several times, Xiao Jingzhao squinted and asked, puzzled, "What? Don't you recognize me?"
"No, no, Your Majesty, look, these are all memorials from officials who want to resign and return to their hometowns to enjoy their retirement. Are they really that old?"
Xiang Song looked troubled, unsure how to continue reading.
Why did they submit their resignation so soon after the new emperor arrived, as if it were pre-arranged? Was this a way to intimidate the new emperor?
Xiao Jingzhao smiled slightly and announced, "Summon the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review to an audience."
"Yes, ma'am."
The guards outside could only hear his voice but could not see him.
Xiang Song was completely bewildered, not understanding what the emperor was up to.
While he was still in a daze, the emperor took the memorial in front of him.
"It's just the right time to open up the flow and cut the source, which will fulfill their wishes."
"Then why did the Emperor summon the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review to an audience?"
"Shouldn't you have done some research before resigning? The innocent will remain innocent, and the guilty will remain guilty." Xiao Jingzhao raised his eyebrows slightly, showing no sign of being besieged on all sides.
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