As for the matter of establishing overseas offices, the opinions given by the Duke of Baoguo himself carried more weight.
He directly proposed training an elite force.
The elite troops, not controlled by the eunuch faction, obeyed Empress Su Wanwan.
The Gu family, on the other hand, acted only as intermediaries, stepping back slightly to avoid wielding too much power and posing a threat to imperial authority.
The heir and the emperor were originally a pair of potentially opposing forces.
Lu Xingjian clearly understood the Gu family's concerns.
The final decision was made:
"You will continue to oversee all aspects of the foreign affairs offices, while the Duke of Dingguo can handle the specific matters."
Gu Ziyu is a reliable person. With him overseeing things, Wanwan, a woman who doesn't understand military affairs, won't be deceived.
If he were to pass away one day, with the Gu family's strong support, Wanwan could still hold onto the throne with her children.
It should be said that the internal and external affairs offices were a form of military protection he prepared for Su Wanwan and the child, and they had to be extremely loyal.
Gu Ziyu, who is willing to give his life for Wanwan, is the only choice.
...
When Ma Ji returned to the Ma family in Xuanfu, her brother Ma Ang, who was stationed at Dushi Camp, made a special trip back, but his face was very pale:
"Take good care of yourself; the imperial decree for the marriage will be issued in a couple of days."
Maggie was stunned, incredulous:
"A marriage decree?"
"The Emperor's chief steward, Li, came to see me specifically, saying that it was the palace's will that the Empress Dowager had bestowed a marriage upon me, and my husband was Bi Chun, the commander of the Yansui Left Guard."
These words came as a bolt from the blue.
"How is that possible?"
"No, that's impossible!"
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