Wei Polu immediately suppressed his thoughts again. His granddaughter was so beautiful that the emperor had to take notice of her.
Otherwise, it's all in vain.
Wei Polu recovered his thoughts and said seriously: "Your Majesty wants the veteran to reorganize the garrison in Luoyang. It is difficult to say, easy to say."
Zhao Shan said: "Old General, no matter what you ask for, I will fully support him."
Wei Polu said without hesitation: "There are 20,000 troops garrisoned in Luoyang, which is a lot of people. But Zhang Qingshan, the commander of the garrison, is not only useless, but also takes the lead in gambling and drinking, and even lends money to the soldiers at usury."
"The soldiers below don't do anything or train. They gamble and play all day long. Moreover, the equipment in the army is also worn out, and many weapons have been lost."
"To change the military, there are three directions."
"First, eliminate the old and weak in the army and re-recruit elite troops to ensure the combat effectiveness of the army. Second, replenish the army's equipment and rebuild weapons. Third, and the most critical point, have sufficient money to ensure the soldiers' pay and food. .Without money, everything is difficult. In the final analysis, we need money and food.”
Wei Polu's eyes were serious, and he had an unconcealable aura that was alluring.
Zhao Shan looked approvingly and asked: "If you want money, I will give it to you. If you want food and grass, I will also provide it to you. In one sentence, how many days will it take to complete the reorganization of the army?"
"one day!"
Wei Polu answered without hesitation.
Zhao Shan was also surprised and asked doubtfully: "Old general, there is no joke in the army. Can it be completed in one day?"
Wei Polu's eyes were proud and he said confidently: "I have spent my whole life leading troops and fighting. I still have this ability. One day is enough."
Zhao Shan nodded and asked, "Are 10,000 taels of gold and 150,000 taels of silver enough for the time being?"
Wei Polu was extremely shocked when he heard this.
Zhao Shan is so generous. When he opens his mouth, he gets 10,000 taels of gold and 150,000 taels of silver. He has led troops in wars for many years. When faced with problems of money and food, the emperor and the ministers in the court would shirk the responsibility and find ways to deduct and compress.
Wei Polu probed: "Your Majesty, the treasury is empty. Do you have so much money?"
Zhao Shan replied: "I ransacked Cao Xian's house and got 30,000 taels of gold, 190,000 taels of silver, and countless supplies. The money I promised you will be fully supplied. When I capture Li Wu, I will After the Li family is removed, there will be more money and supplies, and the court will be able to operate normally."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Wei Polu was even more impressed.
He lost his worries and said loudly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Within one day, I will complete the reorganization of the army and form preliminary combat effectiveness."
Zhao Shan flicked his sleeves and said: "I don't care how you train the army, I only want the results. I have exposed Zhao Yong's rebellion. It won't be long before Zhao Yong comes with his army. The garrison in Luoyang must Have fighting spirit."
Wei Polu assured: "I will do my best to live up to His Majesty's high expectations."
Zhao Shan achieved his goal, stopped staying, and left with Wei Fengqing and Du Gangfeng. Back in the palace, Zhao Shan looked at Wei Fengqing who was following him and said, "Fengqing, it's not convenient to dress up as a woman. Go and change into men's clothes."
"Yes!!"
Wei Fengqing answered without hesitation.
She went down with the eunuch, found clothes that fit her, put them on, and put her hair into a bun. Because of the existence of the belt, it highlights the long legs and golden proportions of the figure, making it even more heroic.
Zhao Shan looked up and down, frowning slightly.
Wei Fengqing felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by Zhao Shan and asked: "Your Majesty, is there anything wrong?"
Zhao Shandao: "The chest muscles are too big."
Wei Fengqing's expression froze, red clouds rose up on her face, and she lost her heroic appearance. Na Na explained: "Your Majesty, I have bound my chest, and it is tied tightly. If it is any tighter, I will not be able to breathe. "
Zhao Shan waved his hand and ordered: "Let nature take its course. It's normal to have big breast muscles."
Wei Fengqing blinked.
She always felt that His Majesty's words were inappropriate, and she couldn't explain why.
Zhao Shan began to immerse himself in handling government affairs. At this time, there was a sound of footsteps, and Zhang Xu, the chief eunuch, entered and reported: "Your Majesty, I have just received news about the Japanese mission."
Zhao Shan's heart moved.
When Daqian was strong, Japan sent envoys to study and learn everything about Daqian. Dongying was once a vassal state of Daqian and paid tribute to Daqian. Now that Daqian is in decline, Japan has repeatedly invaded Daqian and forced Daqian to pay compensation and sue for peace several times.
Zhao Shan's eyes were cold. The previous Emperor Daqian was weak and useless, and he would not be like this.
Anyone from Japan can be killed!
Zhao Shan stared at Zhang Xu and asked in a deep voice: "What's going on?"
Zhang Xu replied: "The general of the Japanese mission, Matsushita Saburo, was assassinated while shopping in Luoyang and fell into a coma. I heard that the Japanese princess Keiko Abe has expressed her stance and wants her majesty to give an explanation. Otherwise, Japan will send troops to attack. Go big."
"My servant investigated this matter. Saburo Matsushita was not injured. Everything was planned by Keiko Abe. She deliberately created conflicts and wanted to force Dagan to pay compensation and rob Dagan of benefits."
"Your Majesty has just solved the problem of Cao Xian and others. Before Li Wu was captured, Japan came to cause trouble. God is really blind."
Zhang Xu was worried and very nervous.
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "You are wrong. God is not blind, but God is helping."
Zhang Xu shook his head and said, "I don't understand."
Zhao Shan scolded with a smile: "If you don't understand, just carry out the mission well and arrange two things for you. First, arrange for someone to spread the news that Keiko Abe will force me to cede territory and pay compensation. Second, keep an eye on the post house of the Japanese Mission. Tomorrow when Abe Keiko goes to the Hajj, you ask Chen Hu to lead people to arrest Matsushita Saburo and wait for me to deliver the decree to the palace."
"Slave, you obey!"
Zhang Xu quickly went to make arrangements.
Wei Fengqing pondered and analyzed: "Your Majesty deliberately stirred up public opinion. Is he using Keiko Abe to create pressure and lure Li Wu's people to take action?"
Zhao Shan looked approvingly and said with a smile: "The one who knows me is Feng Qing!"
Wei Fengqing's cheeks were slightly red and she continued her analysis: "Li Wu's people found out that Keiko Abe had taken action and thought they had a chance to attack His Majesty, so they would jump out. Your Majesty will lure the snake out of the hole and catch them all in one fell swoop. Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhao Shan smiled and continued to deal with government affairs.
One day passed, and early the next morning, Zhao Shan went to court as usual. When he entered the hall, the ministers stood up and reported everything. Not long after, a eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Princess Keiko Abe of Japan asks for an audience."
Wow! !
There was a brief commotion in the main hall, many people were thoughtful, and some looked expectantly.
Zhao Shan ordered: "Xuan!"
The eunuch went to deliver the order, and after a while, Keiko Abe entered with small steps.
Keiko Abe was twenty-four years old and the head of the Japanese mission in Luoyang. She was wearing a pink kimono, her black hair was combed back, her charming eyes were as gentle as water, and her lips were voluptuous and bright red, giving people a coquettish and charming impression.
As an out-and-out Japanese, Keiko Abe has a soft and submissive feeling in her bones, but she also has the unruly and unruly nature of a small country.
After Keiko Abe stood still, she raised her head and looked at Zhao Shan with unruly eyes. She saluted casually and said, "Princess Keiko Abe of Japan has met His Majesty the Emperor of Daqian."
Zhao Shan glanced at the civil and military officials, and some of them were ready to make a move. He looked at the ambitious Abe Keiko again and smiled in his heart.
The show is about to begin!
Today, Li Wu's power in the court will be wiped out.
Zhao Shan looked calm and asked: "Princess Huizi came to the palace today to have an audience. What can I do?"
