"Have you found out? Is the Prince of Yue's mansion really recruiting soldiers?"
Cui Boyong asked eagerly.
A few days ago, the people he sent to monitor the Yue Prince's residence learned that the Yue Prince's residence was recruiting personal guards!
This is not considered overstepping the bounds.
According to the regulations of the imperial court, a prince could have 800-3000 personal guards.
The Prince of Yue's mansion only has 800 personal guards at most, which is already the minimum standard.
The King of Yue wanted to "expand his army," but as long as the number did not exceed 3,000, he would not be considered to have any disloyal intentions.
Cui Boyong had no grounds to impeach him.
However, Cui Boyong was still uneasy, and he was eager to find an excuse to take down Helian Jue.
Even if we can't kill him, we should at least force him out of the country, or make him never dare to interfere in Yuezhou's affairs again, so that he'll obediently stay in the Prince's mansion and become a useless, kept-away servant!
"Reporting to my lord, the Yue King's mansion is indeed recruiting soldiers, and on a large scale!"
The person in charge of surveillance was named Cui Hu. He was a retainer (private soldier) of the Cui family and was extremely loyal to Cui Boyong.
“My lord, the King of Yue is not only recruiting soldiers in He County, but also sending people to other counties.”
“Ordinary people, exiled criminals, even military households and lowly households can apply. Oh, right, the Li and Liao people can also apply!”
Suddenly, Cui Boyong stood up.
He paced around the study with his hands behind his back, asking, "What exactly does Helian Jue want?"
"Wasn't he deposed, abandoned by everyone, and disheartened, leaving even the trivial matters of the Prince's mansion to a woman named Xie?"
He didn't lash out last time because of the matter concerning the Prince's Mansion and the Imperial Estate; he really did seem like a defeated good-for-nothing.
But now, why are they suddenly recruiting soldiers?
Cui Boyong couldn't understand it. He was worried that Helian Jue had been faking it, trying to play dumb to take advantage of the situation.
"Go to Crescent Moon Village right now and see what's going on!"
Cui Boyong stopped in his tracks, staring intently at Cui Hu. "Remember, you must investigate thoroughly and not miss any clues!"
"Yes!" Cui Hu clasped his hands together and bowed in response.
Three days later, Cui Hu returned in a flurry to report, "My lord, the temporary military camp in Crescent Moon Village has been teeming with people in recent days."
"They were mostly young men around twenty years old, attracted by the generous benefits offered by the Prince of Yue's residence!"
When the topic of benefits came up, Cui Hu couldn't help but swallow hard.
Good heavens, the Yue King's Mansion is really rich!
He was really generous to his soldiers.
They received military pay, food and lodging, armor and weapons, and medical expenses.
There is a pension for those who die, and the family is helped to make a living.
Just like the slogan shouted by that woman in the Yue Prince's mansion: "One person enters the mansion, and the whole family is happy and carefree!"
Moreover, they're not just saying it for show.
"...The Xie family built a platform outside the military camp, which was filled with large pieces of mutton and pork, as well as piles of bean cakes and flatbreads."
"Not to mention the baskets and baskets of copper coins."
"Once you pass the review and are accepted by the Prince's Palace, you will receive your next month's military pay on the spot, which is 12 shi of grain."
"If you don't want grain, you can convert it into copper coins at the market price."
"Strings of copper coins glittered in the sun, and the unsophisticated natives and exiles were all envious!"
Cui Hu said this on purpose, but he was already insanely envious inside.
It wasn't that he hadn't seen so much money before, but rather that he had never seen a place where soldiers were actually paid their full salaries.
The Prince of Yue's Mansion did just that!
Even if it's just for show, it's tempting enough.
"Wait, you said 'Xie family'?"
Cui Hu said a lot, but Cui Boyong only heard these two words.
"Yes, my lord! It is Xie Shi!"
Cui Hu was somewhat confused and said blankly.
Then, he realized what was happening and hurriedly said, "My lord, Xie is not only in charge of building the palace, she is also in charge of recruiting soldiers."
"I specifically inquired about it, and I heard that Xie will also participate in the training of new soldiers in the future."
"..."
Cui Boyong was somewhat incredulous, "A woman? Drilling new recruits?"
"Has Helian Jue gone mad? Or has he truly become completely despondent and no longer cares about anything?"
Cui Boyong muttered to himself.
“My lord, I have heard that Helian Jue drinks all day long and does not care about anything at all.”
Upon hearing his husband's whisper, Cui Hu seemed to realize something and quickly said, "The entire Yue Prince's mansion is actually supported by a woman."
"What about Helian Chen? He's Helian Jue's confidant. Didn't he advise his master to pull himself together?"
Cui Boyong was already somewhat convinced, but he still wanted to confirm it again.
"Oh! I've inquired about that too! I heard Helian Chen is very dissatisfied. Come to think of it, he is, after all, a General of the Central Army. How could he be willing to obey a woman?"
"What did Helian Jue say?"
"Reporting to my lord. Helian Jue reprimanded Helian Chen, saying that the Yue Prince's Mansion is currently being supported by Xie's dowry, and since they are spending other people's money, they should listen to them!"
Cui Hu was truly dedicated, finding out everything clearly.
"Haha! Hahaha!"
Cui Boyong laughed loudly, shaking his head as he laughed, "Helian Jue, Helian Jue, the dignified Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, the heir apparent of the country."
"How did I ever end up living off women!"
"He who eats another's food is bound to be grateful. No wonder the Xie family manages all affairs of the Prince Yue's mansion; it turns out they have money!"
"...It seems Helian Jue is truly 'useless,' controlled by a woman!"
Without delay, Cui Boyong quickly returned to his desk and wrote a secret letter.
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