"Furthermore, there must still be officials in the lower prefectures who uphold integrity. Promote those who deserve it. I trust you!"
The emperor entrusted him with an important task and placed his full trust in him, which deeply moved Xue Donglai.
"The people's confidence in the paper money is the people's confidence in me and in the court!"
"Early this morning, I issued a proclamation to the whole country to punish the rebels. This matter of pacifying the country is entrusted to me. You just need to stabilize Jingzhao Prefecture and Shaanxi Circuit. Only when the Hexi region is stable will there be no chaos!"
"yes!"
After saying that, Zhao Huan took a sip of tea and asked, "What did you want to see me about?"
"Oh, Your Majesty's teachings have been very enlightening for me."
Xue Donglai inwardly groaned. Right now, he could only promote some officials from below through special procedures and recruit some outstanding students from schools.
We must restore railways, infrastructure, and food supplies in the Northwest as soon as possible.
Xue Donglai took his leave and returned to the General's Mansion. He then sent someone to Chang'an University to find a group of students with excellent character and morals.
In the afternoon, Zhao Huan had just finished eating.
Zhang Hao then sent over a list of wealthy merchants in Chang'an, all of whom had some degree of connection with Sun Bang's original interests.
After reviewing the list, Zhao Huan said, "Give this list to Xue Donglai and discuss it with him. All the people on the list should have their homes confiscated, be exiled to the Western Regions, have all the stewards of their households executed, and have their descendants permanently barred from taking the imperial examinations."
"yes!"
Upon receiving the imperial decree, Zhang Hao immediately led his men to the military governor's residence and conveyed the emperor's message to Xue Donglai, who was meeting with his students.
It was said that he was going to discuss things with Xue Donglai, but in reality, he was just informing him and showing him respect as the military commissioner.
This matter was not entrusted to the local garrison troops under the command of the military governor, but was directly handled by the emperor's imperial guards. This shows that the emperor did not trust the local garrison troops.
Before nightfall, squads of armored cavalrymen sped through the streets of Chang'an.
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