Zhao Tong returned home and was speechless all night. After a few days, the Ministry of Household Affairs finally removed the yamen from the Guards and Military Department, but he was also in Dongcheng, not far from the palace.
Zhao Tong took some people to take care of it first, arrange the flowers, plants and trees according to his own ideas. This delayed some time, and then he chose a good and auspicious day and summoned his generals to discuss the matter.
The armies under the Palace Front Division and the Guards and Military Division were originally different, but the Guards and Guards Division did not have a capital commander for many years, so the Palace Front Division was the main one. Now that the government offices have been reopened, the palace is full of people and overcrowded.
Headed by the respective governors of the Mabu Army, Yuhou, there were also military governors, supervisors, commanders, officials, generals, and Mabu people all came to pay homage. Each of them presented his handbook and reported the name of the flower.
After Zhao Tong finished the roll call, he saw that the instructor was missing Zhang Cheng. He knew that this must be the little lady's father, so he said nothing and just lectured.
He knew that the Gyeonggi Forbidden Army had a serious shortage of quotas. In the past, most of the empty pay quotas had been taken by Gao Qiu. Now that he had taken up his post, according to the unwritten rules of the army, Gao Qiu should have quietly sent over the account book of the empty pay quotas, but now it seems that But it was obviously because he didn't understand. Even before Gao Yanei died, Gao Qiu didn't see any action. This was not revenge, but an attempt to embarrass him from the beginning.
Zhao Tong didn't point it out at this moment, but just said: "Generals, listen, in the past, Mabu and Yamen were separated. There was neither a commander-in-chief nor a Yuhou, and they were all in charge of their own affairs. Now the government has resettled the pro-military department, and the two Together as one, there are many places available.”
"From top to bottom, they are all high-ranking officials. Now the biggest among you are the Du Yuhou of the Cavalry Army and the Du Yuhou of the Infantry Army. We still lack the chief and deputy commanders of the cavalry army and the chief and deputy commanders of the infantry army. Two The military capital is Yuhou, and the deputy commanders of both armies, if you do the math, it’s really a big stall!”
As soon as Zhao Tong said these words, there were people below with their eyes gleaming and their minds ready to move.
Zhao Tong looked around and said with a smile: "In the past, you were oppressed by the front minister, and everything you did was recorded on the head of the front minister. Now there is no need. Since this king has promoted this place, you should know who you are going to name." Lord!"
The people below immediately said in unison: "The prince is the leader."
Zhao Tong nodded: "I won't talk about many things today, leaving you free time to do it. Those who are close to the front secretary can leave early, and I won't stop them. But those who want to stay but are half-hearted, when they arrive, Don't blame me for not thinking about affection."
No one dared to say no. After all, the prince and the minister were different. They belonged to the same family, and there were high-ranking officials vacant. For a while, even those who were close to Gao Qiu immediately thought of changing their families.
Zhao Tong asked about the situation in the army again. These generals bravely answered the truth. Seeing that Zhao Tong just nodded, they unknowingly revealed something about the empty pay.
Zhao Tong didn't blame him, he just asked them to go back and think about it carefully, and if they had anything to do, they could go to the palace to see him.
These Forbidden Army officers were all veteran soldiers, and there was no hint of anything in Zhao Tong's words. They all looked at each other and winked, with their own plans in mind.
Zhao Tong knew that the Imperial Guards had become extremely corrupt, so he didn't feel any trouble in his heart. He just dismissed the generals and went back home.
He is different from Gao Qiu in promoting the guards and the military commander. Gao Qiu has the title of Kaifu Yi and the third division commander, so he must go to court. He can go to court or not. If there is a military or official call from outside, then It's the one who wants to go, otherwise it can be completely undisciplined.
After returning home, Lei San came to report that just now the young lady of the Zhang family came with her maid Jin'er to express her gratitude.
Zhao Tong nodded, thinking it was a good thing that the young lady had figured it out, but he wondered: "Isn't He the young lady of the Lin family?"
Lei San said: "Then Lin Chong wrote a letter of divorce and sent it to the government office for filing. Naturally, she is no longer the young lady of the Lin family."
Zhao Tong thought about it and said, "That's the same. Take me to see her."
Lei San took the order and led the way to the front of the back house and then retreated. Another maid led him to a small courtyard.
There is an attic in the small courtyard, a two-story wooden building that is elegant and beautiful. There is a small garden next to the building. It is spring now, with flowers blooming, competing for their beauty, and butterflies dancing and fragrant.
Jin'er stood in front of the courtyard gate and saw a maid leading a person. From his appearance, he knew it was the second king of the mansion here. He couldn't help but panic. After bowing, he wanted to go in to report, but was stopped by Zhao Tao with a wave of his hand.
He walked into the small courtyard alone and saw the little lady standing by the garden, looking at the colorful flowers in a daze.
Zhao Tong looked at it for a while, then walked over and said, "Are you getting used to living here?"
The young lady suddenly heard a man talking and couldn't help but let out an "ouch". She picked up her skirt and was about to run into the building. However, she only ran a few steps, but she recognized Zhao Tong's voice, and then turned around with a blushing face. A blessing, but said nothing.
Zhao Tongqi said: "I heard that you went to thank me, but why didn't you say anything at this moment? I asked you if you were used to living here, but you didn't say anything."
The young lady lowered her head and said, "I'm not used to it!"
Zhao Tong wondered: "Why are you not used to it?"
The young lady said: "You are never as free and unrestrained as at home."
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "I also know this, but now you can't go back. Gao Qiu's only son is dead. How much hatred is this? I think Coach Zhang also told you that he is not an ordinary person." Officer, I have tens of thousands of forbidden troops under my command. I want to kill your little girl, but I can’t catch you!"
The young lady said: "I don't want to live anymore, and I'm not afraid of him coming to kill me!"
Zhao Tong said: "Send it to the Jiaofang Division?"
The young lady said: "I'm not afraid of death, so what?"
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "Sell it to a brothel?"
The young lady looked up at him and said, "Don't scare me."
Zhao Tong shook his head: "You think this is a peaceful world in Tokyo City, but now you have seen some things. It is normal for a family to be destroyed overnight. There are worse things than this. You don't know. It's okay for me to protect you. If I If I don't protect you, even if Gao Qiu doesn't cause trouble for you, you may be alone and you won't even know you are missing one day."
The young lady said: "How is this possible? The neighbors on the left and right don't have widowed sisters. Which one is as scary as you said?"
Zhao Tong shook his head, walked slowly to the front of the garden, and said, "They are not as beautiful as these flowers. Don't you know why you got into such trouble as Gao Yanei?"
The young lady's cheeks turned pink with embarrassment, and she said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I can't get used to living here and I want to leave. If you stop me, what's the difference between me and the yamen?"
Zhao Tong smiled and said, "What's wrong with you?"
The young lady said: "You have a distinguished status and there are many rules in this house, but I can't stand them."
Zhao Tong said: "Which one is bound to you?"
The young lady said: "I'm not afraid of meeting all the ladies in your family. I'm afraid that I won't be able to defend myself and it won't be possible to get clean!"
Zhao Tong thought for a while: "Except for the maids, you are the only other lady in the Nuo family. Which lady do you want to meet?"
The young lady was stunned when she heard this, and then said after a few breaths: "I feel sad when I can't see the old things at home."
Zhao Tong turned around and walked out slowly, saying as he walked: "This is easy to handle. I will order people to fetch all those things and place them for you as before. You can just stay here."
