Chapter 26: New Government Officials
Yun Tailing left the palace and went to the border pass Yuling Pass with the messenger from the Anbu. He announced to the public that he was the son of the imperial physician in the palace and had received a special order from the emperor to go to the border. Although being a man might cause controversy, no one dared to object with the emperor's decree. Moreover, all this was done in secret and only those who should know it knew about it. Internally, Yun Guiren was ill and went back to her parents' home to recuperate. Please remember our website
In the court, Qianhe Liyou also made some adjustments and finally confirmed the candidates determined by Long Xizhao and others in the form of an imperial edict. Long Xizhao, Li Yao and Mu Qingwan were respectively appointed as the Minister of Personnel, Prime Minister, and Minister of War. Everyone in the court was surprised at such appointments. After all, Long Xizhao was the Minister of War before, but now he became the Minister of Personnel, and Mu Wanqing was just an ordinary general, but she was given the position of Minister of War. How could everyone not be surprised? However, the emperor had already issued the edict, and everyone could only guess the emperor's intentions in their hearts.
As for why Qianhe Liyou made such an appointment, it was just because he felt that he was more suitable. Moreover, Long Xizhao, who was familiar with the Ministry of War, was a good friend of Mu Wanqing and would definitely look after the Ministry of War. Although Mu Wanqing herself was a little dull, she was resolute and upright, and very good at fighting. With training, she would definitely be a good military talent.
After the court was dismissed, in the imperial study, there were the prime minister Li Yao, the Minister of Personnel Long Xizhao, the Minister of War Mu Wanqing, the Minister of Revenue Luo Fengli, the Minister of Punishment Dang Yuefei, the Minister of Works Shen Ping and the Minister of Rites Murong Wenxue. The newly established Supervisory Council was jointly in charge of Li Yao, Long Xizhao and Mu Wanqing. These people could be said to be the ruling class of the Qianhe Dynasty today, representing most of the power of the Qianhe Dynasty.
"I summoned you here today because I have something very important to tell you. I have received a secret report that the Sang Kingdom has begun to mobilize troops to Musashi and will soon attack our dynasty. Although I already have a preliminary plan, this is the first battle since the court's new policy. I hope you can be well prepared and don't let me down."
The seven people present were actually all original members of the imperial court. Not to mention Li Yao, Long Xizhao and Mu Wanqing, the Minister of Revenue Luo Fengli was Luo Weiqing's mother, the Minister of Rites Murong Wenxue was the mother of Concubine An Murong Xuanhe, and the Minister of Works Shen Ping was the former Vice Minister of Works and was very familiar with the Ministry of Works. It was just because the former Minister of Works was Situ Changqin's man that she was relegated to the position of Vice Minister. She herself is an extremely talented person, and the Minister of Justice Dang Yuefei is even more of a representative of the poor officials. She was originally just a small official in the Ministry of Justice and was not reused because she had no background. This time she was dug out by Long Xizhao and others. Her promotion made many civilian officials without background extremely excited, and they really believed in the imperial court's policy of employing talents, which was also one of the intentions of Long Xizhao and others.
"I obey your order."
"Mu Wanqing, as the Minister of War, you are responsible for the appointment of military officials. You have a heavy responsibility. You must know everything about the army and coordinate with officials from various departments to mobilize military rations, weapons, and material reserves. You must also be prepared for war. As long as it is something I need, you must be able to provide it. And you must understand one thing. This war is just the beginning. What we need to prepare for is not only a war, nor is it just a war against a country. Do you understand what I mean?"
She does not have the intention to unify the country now, but after getting to know the countries in the past few days, she knows that things that last a long time will eventually separate, and things that last a long time will eventually unite. The situation of the five countries standing side by side is bound to change. As the emperor of the Qianhe Dynasty, she will never let the Qianhe Dynasty become a victim of this change, and she does not want to use her special power as a bargaining chip in the war. Therefore, she needs this country to be prepared, so that it can become the last country even if it is not under her leadership. Only such a country can exist for a long time and will not become the ashes of history because of the disappearance of a certain person.
Li Yao and the other seven people had different reactions to the emperor's words. Li Yao frowned in deep thought, Long Xizhao was very excited, Mu Wanqing was solemn and excited, and Luo Fengli showed a helpless pain. As the Minister of Revenue, she had extremely indignant and painful emotions about the war. She was already calculating how much supplies there were for the war.
"You all go back and think carefully about what I said. Do what you should do and what you shouldn't do." Qian Heliyou didn't say the rest of the words, but his warning and gloomy eyes swept over everyone present one by one. Even Li Yao was slightly startled, let alone others.
"Yes, we obey your order. We will take our leave."
After everyone left, Qian Heliyou took a sip of tea as usual, but there was no medicinal fragrance that he was familiar with. Then he remembered that Yun Tailing was no longer around, and he didn't summon his concubine to serve him anymore.
"Feng Ying." Who should be asked to come? There are only two noble ladies left in the harem, Noble Lady Luo Xingchen and Noble Lady Li Qujun. Both of them are talented in memory. Luo Xingchen is a great chess player, and Li Qujun has a beautiful piano voice. The only difference is that the former is gloomy and elegant, while the latter is handsome and clear. Each has its own merits.
"The servant is here."
"Call Concubine Yun and Concubine Li." There was no way to compare them and no preference, so just call them all.
"Yes, I obey your command." Feng Ying had long guessed that the emperor should also summon the remaining two nobles.
In less than half an hour, Luo Xingchen and Li Qujun arrived at the imperial study together. Luo Xingchen's light blue outfit highlighted his gloomy temperament, while Li Qujun's dark blue and light yellow outfit made him look even more handsome. The two people were already very different, and appearing together like this made people feel the extremes of two different styles. I wonder which kind of beauty is the real beauty.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the emperor." The two people's voices were one high and one low. They were really such different people.
"Get up, Jun'er, did you bring your piano?" In her memory, she really liked the sound of this man's piano, and she wanted to listen to it.
"In reply to the emperor, Jun'er has been brought here, and I'm waiting outside the palace." Every time the emperor summoned him, he would listen to him playing the piano, and he would always have his servants ready.
When the attendant heard the call, he brought the zither in. Li Qujun gently tried the sound of the zither, and his fingers began to move flexibly. The sound of the zither poured out like flowing water, but it only made people feel light and warm. It was true that the zither was like the person.
After the song ended, Li Qujun raised his head slightly and looked at Qianhe Liyou inquiringly.
"One more song." It sounded much better live than in my memory.
Qian Heliyou looked at Li Qujun with a hint of admiration in his eyes, and Luo Xingchen, who saw this scene, had a hint of melancholy and loss in his already gloomy aura.
End of this chapter
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