"As far as I can tell, Your Majesty treats Jin Niang very kindly. He favors her no less and rewards her equally. She is no less favored than the queen. Before leaving Beijing, I visited the palace. She is in good health and should be fine. She is just waiting for delivery. Day. In addition, Jinniang misses her father very much, and the child care officer would like to send her greetings and birthday wishes to you..."
After hearing this, Gao Xingzhou nodded with a smile, a hint of a licking expression on his pale face, and said: "My daughter is described as beautiful and has a gentle temperament. No wonder the emperor favors her!"
His smile faded slightly, his voice deepened and he added: "I am not as favored as a queen, but I am not a queen after all!"
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Gao Xingzhou's tone. Time has changed. You must know that when Liu Zhiyuan proposed for Liu Chengyou's marriage in Yedu, Gao Laolinggong's attitude at that time was one of gratitude and honor...
"Now it seems that Liu Gong really made a good deal back then! After two marriages, he tied the Gao and Fu families under the Han flag to give him his wings and protect the country!" Gao Xingzhou clicked his tongue , looking very emotional.
Gao Huaide was on the side, listening honestly to Nai's father's disrespectful words, and showed a sarcastic smile, but did not dare to express his opinion on this.
Obviously, the competition for favor between Fu and the second high school girl in the palace has spread outside the palace. Of course, this involves the status of the two major military families in the contemporary era. In the past, no one may have cared about it, but nowadays, especially when the concubines are all pregnant. When such a critical period is approaching, it is inevitable that someone will compare the two families, and there will inevitably be rumors.
No matter what Fu Yanqing's side thought, Gao Xingzhou was quite unconvinced. In terms of reputation, qualifications, and military exploits, Fu Yanqing is considered a junior compared to Gao Xingzhou. However, the Fu family is prosperous.
After a few sighs, Gao Xingzhou turned his attention to Gao Huaide and asked, "I have been working in Tokyo for more than a year. How is it?"
At the mention of this, Gao Huaide's expression immediately became serious, and he seemed to be in high spirits. He thought for a while and said, "As my father said, your Majesty is indeed an extraordinary prince!"
"No need to say such false words!" Gao Xingzhou waved his hand and said: "I have seen the extraordinary qualities of the emperor two years ago in Ye. Otherwise, even if Gaozu proposed to your sister personally, how could I do it? Accept it so easily!"
Facing the stubbornness and confidence of an old parent revealed in Gao Xingzhou's tone, the son did not dare to refute. Gao Huaide just nodded in agreement and continued: "My son is in Tokyo, serving in the Imperial Army. Other matters may only be superficial." , but I am deeply touched by the changes in the military."
"What's the change method?" Gao Xingzhou was sitting with a short figure, looking slightly lazy.
"Centralize power!" Gao Huaide's eyes were bright and he was a little excited: "Before entering the capital, I heard that the Han Dynasty Forbidden Army had a complex personnel and many arrogant and powerful generals, especially the generals of Yuan Cong who came from the south of Henan. They relied on many Cong Long's contribution to the founding of the country was met by many who were disobedient to the law.
However, when I joined the company, the situation had greatly improved. Your Majesty knows the military well and attaches great importance to military discipline. At the beginning of his succession, although he continued to reward the Imperial Army, he also dealt with a large number of lawless generals and soldiers.
Your Majesty has only been in power for two years, and most of the senior generals in the Guards Department have either been moved to other places, some have been denounced, or some have held high positions in vain. He personally conquered the river and defeated Li. At the same time, he also took advantage of the victory to adjust his personnel and keep Zhou Hui and other mediocre generals in place.
At the end of last year, the Forbidden Army was reorganized. The guards were divided into elite soldiers and warriors, and the Palace Front Division was established. The two offices of the Forbidden Army were established side by side, and they were no longer as big as one. He also gathered the elites from Fangzhen and put them to use in Tokyo.
The armies in important towns and important areas such as Hua and Chan are even more affected by it..."
"I have my own experience of this matter!" Gao Xingzhou spoke, raised his finger slightly to point outside the hall, and said in an unspeakable tone: "The Yedu Zhenjun who initially served under my account have been replaced. More than half of it!"
Gao Huaide nodded, organized his words a little, and then said: "The Tokyo Forbidden Army, which gathers the best from all over the world, is the most powerful and important military force of the Han Dynasty. And this force is now under the control of His Majesty, both inside and outside, close and distant, There are checks and balances between the old and the new, and between the bureaucracy and the bureaucracy. As long as things continue like this, they will be completely controlled by His Majesty...
Over the past half year, His Majesty has sent a large number of consolation envoys to the army. They write and carry articles, teach literacy in military schools, and often tell stories to the soldiers. It describes the principles of loyalty and righteousness, outlines the general state of the country, and sends it with strange stories. The officers and soldiers were very happy to hear it.
At first, I didn't understand its meaning, but now it's gradually clear. This is clearly His Majesty's move to win people's hearts by showing loyalty! Then luring them with money and food is actually a sharp weapon. In my opinion, Your Majesty wants to eradicate the long-standing evils since the late Tang Dynasty and the Three Dynasties! "
Gao Huaide's tone was full of emotion.
Hearing this, Gao Xingzhou's expression became calm. He was silent for a long time, looked at him, and sighed: "My son has this knowledge, I can be in peace! The Gao family can be in peace too!"
Gao Xingzhou praised: "Tokyo has been here for more than a year, but it has not been in vain!"
"My father's teachings should always be kept in mind and I dare not neglect them!" Gao Huaide responded quickly and humbly.
Although Gao Xingzhou's expression was serious, the atmosphere of the conversation between father and son gradually became relaxed. After digesting what he said, he sighed quietly: "The emperor is not very old, but his vision and wisdom are indeed those of the emperor." Good. He has seen the crux of the endless chaos in the world! The weight of the army is even greater than Mount Tai, like the control of the imperial army, the foundation can be solid, and the rest is insignificant. An Chongrong's words are as strong as thunder. , to end the troubled times here for decades!"
"Do you think the emperor can succeed?" Gao Xingzhou asked after thinking to himself for a while.
Shaking his head, Gao Huaide answered simply and straightforwardly: "I don't know!"
After a pause, Gao Huaide added: "Although I am stupid, I also understand that if we want to change the shortcomings of the three generations, a person other than the Holy Emperor can achieve the success. He needs the support of his ministers. And your Majesty selects talents and appoints them." A virtuous man, he has gathered around him a large number of outstanding figures..."
"It can be seen that you seem to be very optimistic about the emperor?" Gao Xingzhou looked at him playfully.
Facing his old father's gaze, Gao Huaide lowered his voice slightly and said, "The emperor is my father's son-in-law, my brother-in-law..."
Taking a slow breath, Gao Xingzhou's eyes were deep, and he asked Gao Huaide in a test-taking tone: "Since your grandfather, I, the Gao family, have started with military exploits. For decades, we have been weathering the wind and rain, working hard with each sword, and now we are where we are today. Since the emperor wants to withdraw military power, he will also want to control Fangzhen. Do you know how much impact this will have on my Gao family?"
Gao Huaide suddenly felt that his father's eyes were so sharp. He straightened his back and thought for a long time before his face showed his calmness: "Father, the Gao family is now prestigious and has the trust of Your Majesty. With Jin Niang in the palace, we can be said to be noble." It is the ultimate thing to be a minister. Isn’t this why our ancestors strived hard and used force? Since we have no ambitions, what’s the point of fear?”
"Furthermore, didn't my father actively cooperate with His Majesty's previous campaign to attack Yedu's army?"
In response to Gao Huaide's question, Gao Xingzhou laughed several times rhythmically, his bright voice appearing particularly cheerful.
"His Majesty has always been committed to promoting young generals. There are already many outstanding people in the Tokyo Forbidden Army. I have also met many people in the army..."
"It's not a bad thing to make more friends, but you need to be careful!" Gao Xingzhou warned.
"Why?"
"You only know that His Majesty is wise, but you don't know that we, Emperor Qianyou, are also suspicious people!"
There were some question marks written on Gao Huaide's face.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my position as Yedu's guard for a long time! Last year, there was a letter from your sister..."
