Absence makes the heart grow fonder; a night of passion ensued, and the couple reveled in each other's company.
Helian Jue got up early in the morning.
Looking at the faintly brightening sky outside, Xie Yuan had to admit: being an emperor is a tough job.
It's not 996, but it's not exactly easy either.
If it's a major court assembly, you have to get up before dawn.
Even if you don't attend court, you can't stay in bed.
He was either reviewing memorials, receiving officials, or discussing matters in the council hall.
If war breaks out, they are busy day and night.
Helian Jue was somewhat better off, having served as crown prince for over twenty years.
If it were a real vassal king who had not received the relevant education, he would be busy to death but still not know how to succeed.
"Ah Yuan, when do you think those Imperial Guard commanders will come to see me?"
After getting dressed, Helian Jue didn't leave immediately, but turned to ask Xie Yuan a question.
"As soon as today, or as late as tomorrow or the day after!"
Xie Yuan sat up and said to Helian Jue with a smile, "His Majesty has already issued the news of the establishment of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"
The imperial guards in the capital could see the notices posted by the government every day or two.
News from local areas is slower, but official documents issued through post stations along official roads are relatively efficient.
In less than a month, the name of the Embroidered Uniform Guard will spread throughout the land.
"Of course! It can be even faster!"
A sudden inspiration struck Xie Yuan, and her smile widened. "The fish I caught on my way home can be handed over to the Embroidered Uniform Guard for investigation!"
"His Majesty has granted the Embroidered Uniform Guard the privilege of not having to go through the Three Departments, and has also allowed them to 'act first and report later,' so the commanders of the Inner Guards will be even faster!"
No amount of verbal threats can compare to decisive and ruthless action.
Whenever the Embroidered Uniform Guard (Jinyiwei) launched a high-profile operation, confiscating the property of over a dozen noble and aristocratic families, arresting and killing people...
Not only could it deter those families who were secretly plotting against the emperor and empress, but it could also intimidate the officials and force the commanders of the inner guards to come out!
Because they could afford to take a chance and think they still had the leverage to try and outmaneuver the emperor.
The inner guards below, however, would see that the new emperor truly has no shortage of henchmen!
Moreover, this organization called the Embroidered Uniform Guard is no less powerful or ruthless than himself; in fact, it is even more so!
Besides their duties within the Imperial Guard, the commanders of the Imperial Guard also held official positions or came from prominent families.
Even if they weren't appointed commanders of the Imperial Guard, they wouldn't starve to death.
They can remain calm.
Ordinary internal guard spies, but they were all ordinary guards.
They had no other options besides the internal guards.
What's more, they have offended many people in the process of solving cases.
Without the protection of the imperial court and the privileges granted by the emperor, they were less than dogs.
If the new emperor really abolishes the inner guards, the ordinary inner guards will become "unregistered".
Without the inner guards, they wouldn't even be able to save their lives, let alone make a living! (www.Bǐqυgétν.net)
They will put pressure on their leaders, and even rebel against them!
The commander of the Imperial Guards wasn't stupid. When they saw that Helian Jue, the new emperor, had actually established the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and that the Embroidered Uniform Guard was indeed very ruthless, they would know how to make their choice.
Admittedly, they have more status and family background than ordinary internal guards.
However, if they were no longer the commanders of the inner guard, they would fall from being superior to being pitiful people who would be bullied!
Those who have gained power are used to flaunting their authority; who can tolerate such change and disparity?
Helian Jue laughed and pointed at Xie Yuan a few times with his finger, "Mischievous!"
However, he likes it!
As a paranoid emperor, Helian Jue was never a kind and saintly father.
Repay evil with good?
ha!
He was already being kind by not repaying kindness with ingratitude, so why would he mindlessly forgive?
They disrespected the emperor and even tried to negotiate with him. Helian Jue was already being very lenient by simply telling them to get lost instead of killing them all!
Helian Jue was ruthless himself, so he also hoped that the people around him would be "like-minded".
He doesn't need redemption; what he needs is a partner who can understand him, support him, and fight alongside him!
Ah Yuan is perfect!
She was a treasure bestowed upon him by God.
After exchanging a few words of love, Helian Jue went to attend to official business.
Xie Yuan was right.
"As early as today!"
As soon as Helian Jue went to the front hall, a palace attendant reported: "Your Majesty, the Vice Minister of War, the Assistant Minister of Revenue, and several others request an audience!"
Helian Jue raised an eyebrow. Oh wow, they've arrived so quickly?
He had already guessed that these people must be the commanders of the inner guards appointed by the late emperor.
However, after meeting the people, Helian Jue pretended to be confused and adopted a businesslike demeanor.
Seeing Helian Jue's appearance, the group exchanged glances.
They all saw a blatant, bitter smile on their companions' faces.
have to!
Stop pretending!
Just admit it!
Several men knelt down, touching their heads to the ground, and cried, "We are guilty!"
Helian Jue raised an eyebrow. "My dear ministers, what crime have you committed?"
The group could only manage a wry smile.
They had a premonition that the new emperor, sitting high on the throne, had already guessed their identities, but he was deliberately concealing them.
They even suspected that the new king was waiting for them to confess their crimes.
"Your subject is Zhen, the commander of the Inner Guard."
"Your subject is Commander Kun of the Inner Guard!"
"minister--"
Several people then identified themselves.
To testify, they even pulled up their sleeves or robes, revealing a plum blossom mark.
Besides the first wave, there were also a second and a third wave.
Throughout the morning, Helian Jue received three groups of Imperial Guard commanders.
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