Chapter 479 480. The Mob
Huashun didn't have much patience to listen to them arguing.
Several imperial decrees were immediately issued, in addition to assigning soldiers to the border, since the enemy dared to invade, they must be prepared to be counterattacked.
When dealing with Lu Cheng, Hua Shunming did not give them a chance to discuss this time and directly issued two imperial edicts of commendation.
Zhou Shixiong was already an important official with an hereditary title, so the current emperor rewarded him with some gold and silver.
Gu Wenheng was promoted directly from the fifth rank to the fourth rank prefect, and Jin Qianqian followed suit and was rewarded with an imperial decree.
Although they seemed to be two ordinary rewards, everyone knew in their hearts that the emperor was serious about this and did not want to play it safe like before, but wanted to take the dominant position.
The generals were eager to try, as this was a good opportunity for them to make achievements and establish their careers. They even rushed to take the initiative to request to go to the border.
The civil officials were all depressed at this time. The emperor was going to emphasize military power over civil officials, which was not good news for them.
But at this time they really didn't have the courage to jump out and stop it, otherwise they would have to lose both lives and money.
"What should we do?" After the court session ended, these civil officials stood outside the palace gate.
"This is a good idea, so you don't have to argue in the court every day." After saying this, Gong Zhengping left with the people from the Hanlin Academy.
"This old guy always speaks so lightly, he must have been reading books beside Hanlin and was dumbfounded." Xu Zhiwen snorted, "Do you really think you can stay out of trouble by not fighting or competing?
Look at the officials sent this fall, how can this old guy still be so calm? "
Yu Ligao glanced at him and said, "I think what Gong Xueshi did is a smart move. At least he never crosses the line in doing anything."
At this point, Yu Ligao didn't want to give face to these people anymore. The dispatch of officials was the responsibility of their History Department, but every time these people wanted to give orders, what could they do?
Xu Zhiwen, "Minister Yu, don't forget that we, the civil officials, are being targeted. If we don't unite well now, I guess we won't have a place in the court."
Yu Ligao, "So what? Don't forget that every emperor has his own ministers. If you are going to take the old emperor's approach, I advise you to just stop worrying."
After saying this, Yu Ligao didn't want to bother with these people anymore and left with his faction.
The late emperor was old and soft-hearted, and he allowed these people to control the government for so many years, which obviously made them forget who owned the world.
It’s a good thing that these people have gone through all this trouble. They should wake up and avoid causing bigger troubles someday.
Cao Xiangqian and his generals watched the excitement for a while, then left after saying "a mob".
Some people also think that these big shots have all left, so those of them who have no roots should not join in the fun here, so as to avoid being caught and used as cannon fodder.
Seeing people leaving one after another, the remaining people felt bored and dispersed after saying goodbye.
Hua Shunmin, who had received the news, curled his lips and said sarcastically, "Is this the loyal minister that the late emperor left for me?"
"Your Majesty, what about the ladies from noble families who remain in the harem?" Queen Zhou had long been impatient with these pretty girls all day long.
They are all troublesome people who always cause trouble for her.
Hua Shunming recruited these ladies from prominent families into the palace simply because he wanted to make these people who usually talk about benevolence and morality feel the pain.
Sometimes he even wondered if he had ascended the throne earlier, his sister would not have to go to marry.
In his opinion, using women to ease the war was the most cowardly thing to do.
I have never seen anyone offering apology after being slapped in the face.
No matter what the previous rules were, this had to be stopped when it came to him.
"First, clean up a side hall and let them live there." Hua Shunming changed his mind and said, "Remember to find a few more teachers to give them lessons. I remember that you have a few girls with good martial arts skills."
Queen Zhou nodded. She had never concealed this matter. "I can't say I can fight ten with one, but I can still fight five with one."
"That's great. They can also become martial arts masters. Pass on my order and have the young ladies of each mansion learn a few moves from the martial arts master. They will compete once a month, and I will grant the winner a three-day vacation."
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell into silence. Even the palace maid who was pouring tea at the side almost couldn't hold the teapot steady. Fortunately, she reacted quickly and did not lose her manners in front of the emperor and empress.
Queen Zhou raised her hand to cover the corner of her mouth, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid the ministers will have opinions."
Hua Shunming, "From the moment they entered the palace, they were nominally my adopted daughters. As their father, I naturally have to teach them well."
Queen Zhou: "..." This emperor is letting himself go more and more...
Officials, "..." I said thank you...
Queen Zhou felt sympathy for those young ladies for a second, then asked curiously, "Your Majesty, do you really want to pick some princesses from them?"
Hua Shunming glanced at her, which made her feel cold all over. "What do you think, Queen?"
Queen Zhou, "...I already have a legitimate son, but the other sisters in the palace..."
Hua Shunming, "The Queen is afraid of trouble..."
Queen Zhou: "..."
"Don't worry about it in the future. Just let the people below teach you well. If others say anything in front of you, just report it to me."
What else could Queen Zhou say? If she continued to train like this, she would probably be able to form a team of women's soldiers in the future.
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Jin Qianqian has not yet found the escort team heading to Lucheng, but she has already received a thick stack of visiting cards.
There were families of officials and families of businessmen. Jin Qianqian selected a few and joined in, and found excuses to decline the rest.
The little girl who used to cause trouble everywhere hasn't appeared in recent days. Either she suffered a loss, felt bored, or was scolded by her parents.
But none of this had anything to do with her, because she was now receiving Mrs. Nan again.
I didn't expect that Nan Wang would bring her legitimate daughter to visit today.
The two ladies, one old and one young, started by praising each other's children and gave each other gifts. Then they sat in a private room of the inn and chatted while looking at the crowd below.
"I really envy Madam Gu for having two legitimate sons at such a young age.
And she looks very smart, she will definitely be a top scholar in the future."
Jin Qianqian quickly said modestly, "Mrs. Nan is truly lucky. She has both a son and a daughter. She is the most balanced."
"All these children are debts. It is better to raise a son so that we can have more children in the future.
But it’s different for my daughter. From the moment she was born, I had to start preparing her dowry.
As she grows up, she has to worry about whether she will be liked by her husband and elders when she goes to someone else's house one day.
Alas, to be honest, I have also thought it through. Now I just hope to find someone who treats her well, even if his father and I have to help out a little more at that time."
(End of this chapter)
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