During dinner.
In front of the round table, Zhong Duoduo and Zhao Qingman sat together.
After spending an afternoon together, the two seemed to know a lot about each other.
At this time, she was still fighting for Zhao Qingman.
"Why is it so fierce? It's really..." She wrinkled her nose and spoke in a low voice.
Xiao Yuan coughed and gave them their favorite dishes, but said nothing.
Zhao Qingman lowered his head slightly, seeming a little aggrieved.
The days went by like this, and Zhao Peng's matter gradually calmed down. This matter also sounded the alarm to some wealthy and powerful people, not to be too arrogant in their behavior.
On this day, Ye Cheng, the chief of the Military Guard, also hurried to the palace and asked to see Xiao Yuan in the study.
He came here entirely because of Xiao Yuan's letter that denounced him. To put it bluntly, it was just a year-end work summary.
After entering the study, Ye Cheng hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down and saluted: "See you, Your Majesty."
"Get up." Xiao Yuan kept writing in his hand and was issuing a royal edict, ordering county guards from all over the country to return to the capital to report on their duties, because this year is about to pass.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." After Ye Cheng stood up, he bowed and lowered his hands, stood respectfully below, and said straight to the point: "In order to summarize the important tasks of Wuwei Mansion this year, I am here to report to Your Majesty."
"Say." Xiao Yuan spoke concisely and to the point, still writing furiously.
"Yes." Ye Cheng responded first, then organized his words and said: "Under the king's rule, the ministers have always obeyed the king's orders and did not dare to slack off in the slightest. They have made adjustments to the original armaments and weapons, and are also committed to The improvement of the quality of officers and soldiers will also significantly improve public security in various places."
"Based on all calculations, this year, the county-level Wuwei Prefecture suppressed bandits three times and the county-level suppressed bandits once. There are no more bandits in various places. The number of homicide cases is half less than in previous years."
"This is a summary of official documents compiled by Wei Chen, please have your Majesty's eye."
As Ye Cheng said that, he also took out a few bamboo slips from the sleeves of his official uniform, put them respectfully on the table, and secretly looked at Xiao Yuan's face.
The latter just finished handling the things at hand, put down his brush and glanced at him, and then asked casually: "What about the corruption issue?"
"Ah? Your Majesty, Mingjian, there is absolutely no possibility of corruption or bribery in the Wuwei Mansion." Ye Cheng said quickly.
Xiao Yuan picked up the bamboo slip and said: "You are the law enforcement department. In this regard, there must be no corruption problems, otherwise, you will be trampling on the laws of the Qin State! And you are the chief of the general government, you must personally check everything, and you must not let our officers , if a black sheep appears, once discovered, he will be severely punished!"
"Yes, Wei Chen, remember this!" Ye Cheng lowered himself.
Xiao Yuan unfolded the bamboo slips he sent and said while reading: "In addition, the New Year is coming soon. At that time, every family is celebrating, the capital is bustling, and there are huge crowds of people. It is inevitable that young people will appear. The more at this time, Wuwei Mansion The less you can relax.”
"I understand, Your Majesty, please rest assured. As the New Year is approaching, Wuwei Mansion will also strengthen some manpower and send more officers and soldiers to patrol at night."
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded and changed the topic: "As for what happened last time, don't blame me for not reminding you. Next time, you, the military guard general, won't do it again!"
"Yes, yes, please rest assured, Your Majesty." Ye Cheng was lower.
"Go down." Xiao Yuan stared at the bamboo slips and waved his hand without raising his head.
"Wei Chen excuses himself." Ye Cheng bowed and saluted.
When he left the study, he couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead with the sleeve of his official uniform.
Seeing this, Xu Hu outside the hall said jokingly: "How about it, Mr. Ye, have you been scolded?"
"Oh." Ye Cheng shook his head and said fearfully: "General, please don't make fun of me. I was so anxious just now..."
After chatting with Xu Hu for a few more words, Ye Cheng returned to Wuwei Mansion.
As soon as he came back, without saying a word, he directly summoned all his officers and held a relatively important discussion.
This discussion is mainly about public security issues at the end of the year.
The detailed map of Qinzhou City has already been hung on the wall.
On both sides below, there were officers of all levels standing. Ye Cheng was directly above him and said straight to the point: "The New Year is approaching, and on the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, there will be a great dynasty in our country. In other words, by then, the county guards from all over the country will enter Everyone reports on their duties and participates in court meetings."
"If there are problems with public security in Qinzhou and these officials take a copy of the Wuwei Mansion at court, then we will really be doomed this time."
"More importantly, as the festival is approaching, the city will be very lively and the flow of people will increase. There will be no guarantee that assassins will take advantage of this to assassinate county governors or other high-ranking officials, or even the royal family."
"Therefore, we must strengthen the issue of manned patrols and the management of business travel and foreign populations."
"Cao Zhen is responsible for this."
"Qi Ying is mainly responsible for the public security issues in Nancheng District."
"Yu Cheng is in charge of Dongcheng District."
"Gao Yan is in charge of Xicheng District."
"Chen Zhong is in charge of Beicheng District..."
He arranges tasks one by one. When it comes to investigating cases, he may not be a good person, but as the highest officer, there is absolutely no problem in governing the Wuwei Mansion.
The officers first clasped their fists to accept the order, and then Cao Zhen said: "Sir, our manpower is already somewhat insufficient. The capital is too big. If we increase patrols, I will be worried..."
Ye Cheng raised his hand: "You don't have to worry about this. I will report to the king and request the help of the Duwei Battalion and dispatch some personnel from the military headquarters."
"That's very good, my lord is wise."
"Do you have any other doubts?" Ye Cheng said, looking around again: "Okay, since there are no doubts, this matter must be handled well, so go down and prepare, there is not much time!"
"No!" All the officers clasped their fists in unison.
At the same time, the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Liu Yuzhi was busy doing something in the study. The housekeeper came to report and said respectfully: "Master Prime Minister, there is a general outside the house who wants to see you."
"What?" Liu Yuzhi paused and didn't react at first, then asked: "Which general is it?"
"He calls himself Xu Rong, a general on foot and cavalry." The steward returned truthfully.
Xu Rong's current official position is the rank of General of the Infantry and Cavalry. Although it is not very high, it is already different from the generals.
And he came to the Prime Minister's Mansion at this time for no other reason than because he had recently heard rumors that the king was going to confer the title of Eighth Knight.
The conferment this time has far-reaching significance. The Eighth Knight General is not only a matter of military rank, but also will lay the foundation of the army.
Xu Rong has some military exploits, and judging from his resume, he is promising to compete.
He wanted to fight for it, but he didn't have full confidence in his heart, but he knew that the Prime Minister's words in front of the king would have a great effect, so he thought about trying to find the way.
After Liu Yuzhi heard what the housekeeper said, he pondered for a moment, then put down his brush and stood up and said, "Invite him to the living room for tea."
"Yes." The butler took the order and left.
