Although he was demoted from the capital, Bian Guitan left relatively calmly. The car driver did not move very fast, and he chased for more than three miles before catching up. There is a single carriage, two husband and wife, one male and female servant, and one driver. This is the team that Bian Guichen went to his post.
The imperial envoy was also a high-ranking member of the imperial court. Especially at this early stage of the economic development, he had great power and could handle all matters of punishment and name. No matter what, Bian Guichen's performance was as honest and simple as what is usually advocated. Consistency in words and deeds is still worthy of respect.
Amidst the howling north wind, Bian Guitan got out of the car, knelt in the road, held the winter robe in both hands, and faced the north. Hearing Li Fang convey the emperor's wishes, he couldn't help but burst into tears, and kowtowed three times.
"Please ask Li Hanlin to report back to your majesty and express his feelings. I am very grateful to you! When I go to Huaixi, I will definitely clarify the laws and strengthen the laws, propagate the imperial code and live up to your kindness!" Bian Guitan's mediocre old face was full of emotion. His expression was moving and his tone was firm.
Although, in name, he was serving as a coordinator to sort out the punishment, but in reality it was just a denunciation. Bian Guiten, who was originally a little depressed, recovered somewhat from the blow after the emperor's treatment.
His political views may be biased, but the emperor's ability to maintain such respect for him was enough to move Bian Guichen.
He helped Bian Guijian up and looked at his slightly shabby journey. He couldn't help but sigh a little and said, "Mr. Bian, why don't you take a boat to go south? It's freezing cold and it's time-consuming and laborious to use an old horse and an old cart. !”
Bian Guitan said: "My master has four or five servants and some belongings. It is not so convenient to travel by boat. It can also save some travel expenses. Along the way, you can also inspect the people's livelihood, inspect the law, and see the rivers and mountains of our great Han Dynasty." "
"Biangong is honest and dedicated to his duties, and the subordinates admire him greatly!" Li Fang bowed respectfully: "It's a long way to go, take care!"
"Thank you!"
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In front of the palace is the direct army in the inner palace. This army has one wing stationed in Kaifeng City, guarding the capital, and the barracks are located to the north of the palace city. As for the other wing, it is stationed in Luoyang, Xijing.
In the other armies of the two Imperial Guards, there are changes in command from time to time, but the direct command system in the inner palace has always been very stable. Since the winter of the first year of Qianyou, when the Forbidden Army was first reorganized, the commander of the capital has always been Li Chongju.
Li Chongju was a bodyguard of Liu Chengyou. When Liu Chengyou led the army to Luzhou, he was recommended to be taken under his command and became the captain of the bodyguard. Since then, he has been working hard, going through life and death. Although he is not famous, he has made a lot of achievements.
When Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne, his status was even higher. However, compared with other favorite generals of the emperor, such as Murong Yanzhao, Han Tong, Sun Li, Yang Ye and even the late Zhao Kuangyin, the statement was really inconspicuous.
However, looking at his resume, he is a general from the dragon, a young man with a high position. Defeating Geng Chongmei, going east to Taihang, chasing the Khitan, fighting in Luancheng, annihilating thieves, pacifying Li Shouzhen... Li Chongju was involved in everything, but his reputation was not obvious.
Li Chongju is a young man, still under thirty years old, but he is too low-key, has a deep temperament, and is loyal and pure. Although his reputation is not great, he sticks to his duty, stays in his position, pursues his duties, is meticulous, and does not complain.
In the school grounds, Li Chongju observed the drills of the two battalions of infantry. He had a stiff expression, but kept saying to the left and right: "A soldier can be used for a thousand days, but we can't be unprepared for a day. We practice diligently for three days." This is just for the day when His Majesty uses us. From now on, if anyone complains and disrupts the morale of our army, it will not be as simple as a few lashes with the cane!"
"yes!"
Beside, there were about a dozen sergeants who were taking off their shirts and trousers, doing push-ups while being punished with twenty canes each, making constant sounds of pain.
Most of the soldiers in the inner hall were from Kinki. Before winter, the officers and soldiers who went home to help the farmers returned one after another, and what followed was a big drill. Every summer and winter is the time when the Forbidden Army practices the most brutally.
Drilling in the wind and cold is never easy for the officers and soldiers. Recently, there have been rumors in the army that no matter how vigorously they train, they are of no use.
Many people have this idea, because since the conquest of Li Shouzhen, the inner palace army has no other tasks except garrison, guard, and training. It is inevitable that some people will feel slack.
Li Chongju was naturally aware of it, so every time there was a sign of this, he would use military law to severely crack down on this negative thought. But this time, he also knew clearly that there was clearly a sergeant who was lazy due to the cold weather and was slacking off in training. Li Chongju was not polite and simply picked out more than a dozen models and dealt with them severely.
"Winter and summer are neither the farming season nor the war, which is the best time for training troops. Strengthen their bodies and temper their minds in preparation for conquest! Keep passing on the order, and don't let up at all levels!" Li Chongju ordered.
"Command all, the envoy from the palace is here, Your Majesty has an edict!" An officer came quickly to report.
"You guys continue to practice! Change to battle formation!" After giving an order, Li Chongju immediately left in search of the palace envoy.
Enter the palace, wait for the edict, enter the palace, and pay homage. From beginning to end, Li Chongju's every move seemed simple and calm.
"Code, get up quickly and sit down!" Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Li Chongju was very gentle, and his words contained a rare hint of kindness towards his ministers.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chongju straightened up and took his seat in a formal manner, with an upright posture and an unswerving gaze, waiting for the emperor's instruction.
This respectful and humble look, among so many Forbidden Army generals, only Li Chongju made him feel comfortable. Too many people show their respect outwardly, but only Li Chongju looks natural.
Seeing Li Chongju's meticulous and calm appearance, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but said: "Code is also an old man who has been with me for many years. He served beside me and is as close as few in the army.
However, in the past few years, I have placed you in front of the palace, and there has been no change for several years. Others have made great achievements, been promoted, and become famous, but has Code ever been bored, envious, and unwilling? "
After hearing the question, Li Chongju finally showed a smile, cupped his hands towards Liu Chengyou and said: "I feel that my talent and virtue are not enough, I was promoted from a low position, and I am tired of working in a high position. On weekdays, I am afraid that I will mishandle things, make mistakes in the army, and betray your majesty's trust. If you are working hard, why are you thinking about so many things..."
If someone else had said this, Liu Chengyou would have thought he was smart and agile, but when Li Chongju said this, Liu Chengyou felt it was true. Some people just have that kind of charisma.
"The rule is, stay true to your original intentions and stay the same as before!" Liu Chengyou sighed.
"Your Majesty is so complimentary that I dare not accept it!" Li Chongju said.
Nodding his head and pondering for a moment, Liu Chengyou said: "I called you here today because I have a heavy responsibility for you!"
"Please give me your Majesty's orders!" Li Chongju said without any hesitation.
"Wang Jingchong, the military commander, died of a sudden illness. The military commander is a sharp weapon for the country. It opens my eyes and ears, sets up minions, observes the world, and knows the public opinion. It needs to be controlled by my trusted ministers. I have been thinking hard for a long time and have been undecided. Now I want to To rule you, I will transfer you to be the envoy of military ethics and take charge of the military ethics department for me!" Liu Chengyou slowly stated his thoughts.
Hearing this, Li Chongju's expression calmed down slightly. Of course, he has been famous for Wude Si for a long time. On weekdays, I take care of my own business and even if I don’t pay attention to it, I still understand the special nature of this organization.
After a slight hesitation, Li Chongju said: "Your Majesty, I have been leading troops in the army before and have no experience in governing affairs. If I rashly move to the Wude Department, I am afraid that I will not be in line with my position and delay my official duties!"
"It doesn't matter!" Liu Chengyou smiled calmly: "Don't I still know your ability, Li Chongju? You are someone I can entrust with my heart and soul! The Wude Department's current organizational structure is getting better and better, and there are also a group of officials in the department. They assist, and with their talents in the code, they are qualified for the job!"
After hearing what the emperor said, he knew that his mind had been made up. Li Chongju did not make any excuses and bowed his hands in front of him: "I obey your orders!"
"I have appointed Li Jixun, the commander of Fengchen Camp, to succeed the inner palace. After you hand over military affairs to him, you can go to Wude Division with the imperial edict." Liu Chengyou reminded him in a caring tone: "The first thing you should do when you take office , first get familiar with the affairs of the department! When Wang Jingchong was in office, there was a backlog of many ills and unjust cases, let me get rid of them in one fell swoop and eliminate the bad habits!"
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou used Li Chongju, firstly because he believed in him, and secondly because he wanted to use this kind-hearted minister to alleviate some of the hostility accumulated by Yiwu Desi.
Liu Chengyou said before that if all generals and ministers are like Li Chongju, there is no need to worry about the world not being peaceful.
