"The official, Shang Dushuai, has been summoned to pay an audience."
"Xuan."
When Shang Hongqian entered the palace to see his majesty, he saluted carefully and respectfully. He showed enough respect for Liu Chengyou, the emperor, which was in line with his usual style.
Although Liu Chengyou always had a tense face, his attitude was calm and he asked him to sit down and talk, saying: "The bodyguard department has tens of thousands of horses and troops to defend Tokyo, defend the world, consolidate the country, and have important responsibilities. The people in Tokyo have great responsibilities." There is no one better than me in the office of Si Ya. Shang Qing is a minister of the country, and he has always served you loyally. He relies on you as a bodyguard and an army, so I can rest assured!"
Liu Chengyou talked about the situation, and Shang Hongqian also gave him face. Although he was not frightened, his words were very conservative: "Thanks to your majesty's trust, I am frightened."
"Shang Qing has been in the army for many years and is well versed in military affairs. He is also familiar with the affairs of the guards and the army. There should be no obstacles in taking over the imperial army." Liu Chengyou asked pointedly: "In the past, there were many common affairs in the imperial army. Given the chaotic situation, has Shang Qing ever thought about how to carry out work and handle military affairs next?"
Hearing this, Shang Hongqian couldn't help but glance at Liu Chengyou, and almost without thinking, he said: "I'm sorry for my stupidity. I'm at a loss when it comes to military affairs. Please give me your Majesty's instructions and point the way."
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but take another look at Shang Hongqian, and saw that the veteran had a cautious look on his face, but as he responded to him, he couldn't help but think to himself, is this person really mediocre? It seems that he is echoing his own thoughts...
Putting away his little thoughts of intrusion, Liu Chengyou directly issued his instructions to Shang Hongqian: "I heard that the troops in Tokyo, both high and low, are often tired, their discipline is lax, and their morale is unstable. Therefore, the first thing Shang Qing has to do is Lead the troops to command, stabilize people's hearts, strictly enforce military discipline, and strengthen training. Everything can be chaotic, but the army cannot be chaotic!"
"Yes!" As soon as Liu Chengyou finished speaking, Shang Hongqian said as if he was enlightened, "What your Majesty said is true. I understand."
Liu Chengyou directly ignored his flattery, waved his hand and said: "Since the beginning of the new year, the imperial army has been mobilized frequently, including Western expeditions, bandit suppression, and garrison relocation. Many soldiers have been relocated, and chaos has gradually emerged. Shang Qing is taking action to deal with various Military personnel and duties will be adjusted to a certain extent in order to restore order."
Shang Hongqian nodded subconsciously, then with a troubled expression on his face, he took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, the affairs of the general public are complicated and complicated. It may be difficult for me to do my best and achieve my purpose with my talents."
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou thought for a while and said naturally: "I will meet with the Privy Council and assist the Guards Department in sorting it out. Please feel at ease."
"Yes!" Shang Hongqian responded without thinking too much.
Liu Chengyou's move was to strengthen the Privy Council's jurisdiction over the guards and troops.
The Privy Council and the Guards Department have a large part of their powers that overlap. Both yamen can handle the names and registration of soldiers, garrisoning, rewards and punishments, and relocation. However, when Shi and Liu were in charge of the Guards Department, they were very powerful and specialized in their own affairs. Under normal circumstances, the Privy Council could not intervene in the imperial army. Regarding state affairs, any discussion by the Privy Council must be submitted to Liu Chengyou, and then approved by Shi Hongzhao and Liu Xin before it can be implemented smoothly.
The guards all refer to the authority, so how can they not be afraid of Liu Chengyou. Of course, this is not a simple problem of generals, but since the Guards Department had its name, its influence has continued to expand, its powers have expanded, and it has gradually formed its own system.
That is to say, Shi Hongzhao and Liu Xin were dedicated to torture and murder, and were unpopular. Otherwise, Liu Chengyou's plan to dissolve and resign would not have gone so smoothly. Now, Liu Chengyou plans to continue to suppress the Guards Department, using two nicer words called "combing" and "optimizing".
Of course, it cannot be done overnight. When it comes to military affairs, Liu Chengyou always reminds himself not to act too hastily.
The Privy Council's involvement in the management of matters such as the registration, relocation, rewards and punishments, and transfers of the Imperial Guards was Liu Chengyou's method of restraining the power of the Guards Department and increasing the authority of the Privy Council to restrict the Guards Department.
As for deeper reforms, Liu Chengyou still needs to gradually advance while stabilizing the monarch's power and enhancing the emperor's authority. Of course, in this process, the feelings of the guards and generals must also be considered.
And just for the current action, Shang Hongqian's cooperation was needed. But obviously, with Shang Hongqian's ability and means, he could not make any effective refutation when faced with Liu Chengyou's "scalpel", or he had no intention of doing so.
After accepting Liu Chengyou's instructions, Shang Hongqian respectfully exited the Chuigong Hall, stood in front of the hall, looked back, and lowered his head slightly, as if he had realized something.
"Shang Dushuai." The greeting sounded, with some uncomfortable insinuations in his tone.
Shang Hongqian came back to his senses in shock, raised his eyes and saw Li Shaoyou walking slowly with one hand behind his back, with a smile like a "spring breeze" on his mouth. Seeing this person, Shang Hongqian responded calmly: "Sister Li!"
You can keep a low profile in front of the emperor, but there is no need to lower your posture in front of a young man like Li Shaoyou.
Li Shaoyou didn't take it seriously and asked with a slight smile: "Is it over for Mr. Shuai Mianjun?"
"Your Majesty is in the hall!" Shang Hongqian nodded, gestured towards Chui Gong Hall, and then left on his own to return to the Guards Department. Still thinking deeply, he seemed to be considering how to fulfill Liu Chengyou's instructions.
Looking at Shang Hongqian's back, the smile on Li Shaoyou's face faded slightly, and he sighed secretly: "What a lucky man! What a pity..."
The position of the forbidden commander was established, and Li Shaoyou slowly came to his senses and realized where his father had failed. The most suitable candidate is often the least suitable!
Shaking his head slightly, Li Shaoyou turned around, adjusted his robes, and asked for an audience.
"Officials, this is the compilation of the subordinate organizations of the Wude Department compiled by me. Please read it." A generous memorial was solemnly presented to Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou became interested, put down what he was doing, and started browsing. Li Shaoyou was below, explaining to him.
According to Li Shaoyou's plan, the Wude Department was divided into three departments: military, political, and civil affairs, each with a capital escort department, which had left and right command, and a fourth cadre office, which led a number of detective affairs.
As for the personnel establishment, there are 800 military detectives and 400 civilian and political detectives, all of whom are filled with elites. Also attached are the regulations and rules of the Department of Wude.
It can be seen that Li Shaoyou put his heart into it, and he has some talent. Moreover, from the report, Liu Chengyou could feel his cousin's ambition to "do something big".
Li Shaoyou bowed slightly, waiting for Liu Chengyou's reply. Although his expression was calm, his heart was unavoidably anxious. He didn't know if Liu Chengyou would agree with his idea. There used to be no such concerns, but now, this cousin is becoming more and more elusive.
"Let's try it out!" Finally, Liu Chengyou put down the "Wude Secretary's Establishment Strategy" and agreed.
"Yes!" Li Shaoyou breathed a sigh of relief, his eyebrows raised with joy, and he bowed his hands.
"I only want one result. All the military, political and civil customs in Tokyo will be heard in my ears. No disturbance will be ignored!" Liu Chengyou ordered calmly.
"Yes!" Li Shaoyou responded again. Hanging his head, he felt that the "power of the emperor" in Liu Chengyou was getting stronger and stronger.
With Liu Chengyou's approval, Wu Desi will transform from a grassroots team to a formal spy agency.
