Let’s go back in time to before the emperor went on his expedition.
"Wanwan, I have something to entrust to you." Helian Qi handed Ning Wanyin a rosewood brocade box.
This was placed on the table when he first came in.
When the brocade box was opened, there was half a tiger talisman inside.
Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin and said in a deep voice:
"If there are any rebels in the capital, we will issue an order to execute them."
The other half of the tiger talisman is in the hands of the commander of the Beijing camp. The Beijing camp army is one of the trump cards that allows the emperor to stay safe in the imperial city...
The heavy troops commanded by the nobles of Dayan are all on the border.
There were only a few government soldiers left in the capital.
The Imperial Garrison troops stationed in the capital were directly under the emperor's command and could not be mobilized without the emperor's order.
Before Helian Qi left, he had to consider one thing, which was who should he give this most important military power to?
All the civil and military officials in the court, even Song Gu, whom he trusted the most, were not suitable.
The person who holds the military power actually supervises the civil and military officials on his behalf. If someone takes advantage of the emperor's absence to cause trouble or plot a rebellion, this person must be able to stabilize the situation in the capital.
This person cannot be a court official, nor can he be a clan member.
And if there is no suitable candidate, it is better not to give the military power to anyone, and the Beijing Army can just guard the capital as usual.
In history, some emperors distributed imperial power to eunuchs to check and balance court officials.
But Helian Qi has a better choice.
He has a woman whose interests are tied to his. She is scheming, resourceful and cunning. She has no power in the court, but she can hold military power for him and safeguard the interests of the monarch.
Apart from causing more rumors in the court and speculation that concubines were interfering in government affairs, she was the most suitable and satisfactory candidate for him.
As long as the emperor himself doesn't care about these rumors, no one can shake her position.
It is precisely these criticisms within the court that force Wanwan to rely on his protection.
In this way, he could feel more at ease handing over the military power to her.
From then on, Ning Wanyin and the officials of the previous dynasty checked and balanced each other, one in charge of military power and the other in charge of political power.
No matter which side makes any unusual moves, they can restrain each other.
"Your Majesty, women are not allowed to interfere in politics. I..." Ning Wanyin's eyes were full of surprise.
Helian Qi's eyes were heavy. "Wanwan, the military power of the Beijing Camp is related to the stability of the capital. Only by handing it over to you can I feel at ease."
She is his trade-off.
She is also the person he is closest to and trusts the most.
Ning Wanyin was shocked, and then her face was filled with emotion:
"Your Majesty trusts me, and I swear to never let you down!"
She realized almost instantly why the emperor gave her the military power.
The emperor had experienced the days when Xue Cen was all-powerful in the previous emperor's reign, and had fought his way out of the struggle between imperial power and ministerial power.
It was impossible for him to give the military power to those court officials. The Beijing Army was originally meant to guard against them.
Ning Wanyin knew very well that if she took over the military power, there would be criticism in the court.
But so what!
At this time when the emperor was away from Beijing, countless people were ready to make a move. Her life was in her own hands, and she was most assured.
Of course she would accept the military power.
Moreover, as long as you are useful, these rumors will not shake you at all.
The emperor will not kill you because of a few words of criticism, but he will abandon you because you are useless.
She took one step at a time, striving to become the emperor's most useful chess piece and sharpest sword.
At this time, the emperor handed the tiger talisman to himself.
Ning Wanyin knew very well that if the emperor wanted to use her, he would naturally protect her.
"Your Majesty, please believe in me. I will guard the capital and wait for your return!" Ning Wanyin's beautiful eyes were full of tenderness and joy.
She didn't need to refuse anything to the emperor.
In the emperor's eyes, they are the closest people in the world.
Now the husband is about to go out to fight, and he is worried about the safety of his family, so he hands over the most important military power to his "virtuous wife"...
It makes sense.
As his closest person, she just needs to be touched and happy.
The emperor and his concubine were affectionate and loving.
Expressing feelings of parting.
The next day, the emperor arranged his itinerary for the expedition and prepared to leave Beijing.
Ning Wanyin also took on her own responsibility and went to see the emperor in private: "The first and second princes live far away in the imperial palace outside the capital. Now is a time of trouble. I think that for safety reasons, it would be better to bring them back."
After taking on the important task of guarding the household, Ning Wanyin naturally made arrangements for all the members of the royal family.
"No need, keep it as it is. The fact that you are in possession of the tiger talisman will be kept secret for the time being." Helian Qi said.
Ning Wanyin understood instantly.
The emperor is fishing.
If they don't bring the prince back, but just secretly send people to protect him nearby...
If anyone attacks the prince, we can catch him red-handed.
But even if you protect the prince well, and you can really capture a very important enemy, the essence of this matter is to use the prince as bait...
It is a taboo for a minister to put the monarch's son in danger in order to gain merit.
Therefore, Ning Wanyin would only suggest bringing the person back.
But the emperor could use anyone as bait, including his own son.
Since the emperor has made such arrangements, what Ning Wanyin has to do is to try her best to ensure that there are no accidents in this situation.
If someone really attacks the prince, ensure his safety.
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Imperial Palace, Yonghe Palace.
"Your Majesty, fortunately we have accomplished our mission. The undercover troops from the Beijing camp have captured the criminals. The Second Prince and Concubine Rou are both safe!" Xiao Xiazi came in to report.
Ning Wanyin also arranged personnel at the Qingchi Palace where the eldest prince lived.
But the other party did not go to capture the eldest prince...
They have limited manpower, so it would be safer to concentrate their forces to deal with one palace.
"You've all worked hard, and I'll give you a big reward." Ning Wanyin smiled, "Send these people to the Ministry of Justice."
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