Li Shimin made up his mind to wait for Chen Zhong to return to Chengdu and announce the matter in the court.
At night, Li Shimin lay on the dragon couch, recalling all his experiences in his previous life.
Previously, I relied on many close ministers and the eight hundred personal guards "Xuanjia Army" to counter Li Yuanji, kill his brother at Xuanwu Gate to seize the legitimate son, and then force his father to abdicate to complete the enthronement ceremony.
The current situation in Shuzhong seems to be calm, but in fact it is full of crises. The Yizhou nobles have been suppressed by foreign rulers for a long time, and their xenophobia is quite serious. This alone is enough to give me a headache, not to mention the internal strife between the Jingzhou and Dongzhou nobles.
In the future, when the court is stable, I will also implement the "equal land system" and "mansion army system", and even imitate the previous generation to refine the army and streamline administration, and eliminate redundant officials in the court and local areas.
Most of these measures will touch the interests of the nobles. In order to prevent the decree from being unable to be implemented by then, the sooner the "Hundred Cavalry Division" is established, the better.
Li Shimin gradually fell asleep while recalling the past and planning the future...
The next day, Huang Hao arranged everything for His Majesty early, and stood beside His Majesty, watching as His Majesty personally drafted the imperial edict.
Li Shimin was halfway through writing when he suddenly remembered something and casually said to Huang Hao:
"Huang Hao, let me tell you a few names. Please help me find out where these people are now."
Huang Hao bowed and accepted the order.
Li Shimin put down his pen, thought for a moment, and asked:
"Huang Chong, Li Qiu, Fa Miao, Lai Zhong, Dong Jue, and Pang Hong, these six people are all dedicated to the imperial court, most of them are after Zhongliang.
I intend to promote and train a few people so that they can experience with the counter-insurgency team. In the future, they may become the pillars of the country and helpers in the Northern Expedition. "
Huang Hao thought for a moment and then gave His Majesty's answer:
"Your Majesty, except for Lai Zhong, the son of Lai Min, who is idle at home in Chengdu, the others are serving in the court or the prime minister's office."
Li Shimin asked again: "In other words, I can see them at any time?"
Huang Hao nodded in agreement.
Li Shimin said with a relaxed expression: "That's very good. Please invite these people to see me after the meeting."
After that, Li Shimin wrote and drafted the decree without saying a word.
Huang Hao accepted the order and ordered several young eunuchs to inform Huang Chong and other six people.
Everything is ready and the time for the court meeting is approaching.
Huang Hao and Zhang Yan accompanied His Majesty to the Qinzheng Hall.
At the court meeting, all the ministers knelt down and bowed before returning to their seats.
As soon as Huang Hao shouted, "Retreat without incident," a civil servant walked out of the train and said:
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
After two months, Li Shimin, with Huang Hao's help, had almost recognized the courtiers.
At this time, His Highness’s speaker was none other than Dahonglu He Zong, a nobleman from Shu County.
"Accurate!"
After hearing His Majesty's order, He Zong bowed his head again and said:
"Your Majesty, there have been many rumors circulating on the streets of Chengdu recently that Your Majesty is a tyrannical king and a militaristic person.
Your Majesty has been on patrol incognito many times recently, and I believe that His Majesty has heard these words.
I'm sorry for my stupidity, but why are the words that are so unfavorable to His Majesty spread among the people, yet His Majesty never mentioned it or ordered us to investigate the source? "
After hearing this, Li Shimin felt disgusted.
This Yizhou gentry is really not a fuel-efficient lamp! This matter was most likely the fault of the Yizhou nobles. Unexpectedly, they did so before I mentioned it in court.
This is a hint and a threat to me. They think that I am busy dealing with counterinsurgency, assassins and many other matters, and I no longer have the energy to deal with this rumor.
By emphasizing the "tyrannical king", doesn't it mean that I shouldn't kill Li Miao because of the Prime Minister's affairs?
And by bringing up "militancy", isn't it just a way of teasing me about wooing Yizhou military generals through counter-rebellion matters, and at the same time promoting close relatives?
"Hmph! What will make you uncomfortable is yet to come. At present, Baiqisi has not been established yet. I will let you run around for a few more days!"
Thinking of this, Li Shimin pretended to be surprised and said:
"Is there such a thing? I have indeed been on patrol incognito a lot recently, but maybe my focus is mostly on Xiaoyao Gong, so I have ignored the rumors among the people."
Seeing His Majesty pretending to be stupid and not accepting the move, He Zong was a little discouraged. After looking back at the Yizhou civil servant camp, he said again:
"Although His Majesty has not noticed this incident, it has indeed happened and is getting worse. For the sake of His Majesty's reputation and the stability of Chengdu, I hope Your Majesty will respond as soon as possible."
After Li Shimin heard this, the first solution that came to his mind was to "bury Li Miao generously to express the grievances of the people" and "to postpone the suppression of the rebellion to calm the people's hearts." However, Li Shimin did not answer the question and directly prevaricated:
"These matters should be under the jurisdiction of the Shu County Prefect, right? Since it is certain that there is such a rumor, let the Shu County Prefect investigate first. If he can't find it, let him find a way to put the rumors to rest!"
As he said this, Li Shimin looked at the princes in the hall and said loudly:
"Where is Lu Yi, the governor of Shu County?"
When Lu Yi heard His Majesty's call, he quickly walked out of the train and said:
"I'm here!"
Li Shimin knew that Lu Yi was from the Jingzhou faction, so he deliberately pushed the rumors to Lu Yi.
"Since Mr. He has raised it, then you can follow Mr. He's wishes and investigate this matter."
Lu Yi watched His Majesty's expression relaxed, and hearing His Majesty's casual words, he roughly knew that His Majesty wanted to use himself to fend off He Zong.
"Here!"
Lu Yi simply accepted the order and returned to the train, leaving He Zong standing in front of the palace with a look of reluctance.
"He Zong? I have made a decision on this matter, why haven't you returned to the train? Is it possible that you still have something to report?"
He Zong first glanced at the Yizhou camp, then bowed his head and said:
"Your Majesty is wise! I have nothing else to report."
"Since there's nothing to do, why don't you return to the train?"
He Zong replied "Here" and reluctantly returned to the train.
"Do you have anything else to report, sir?"
When Li Shimin saw He Zong returning to the throne, he asked the officials in the hall.
Seeing that no one came out to start the performance, Li Shimin said:
"Since you have nothing to say, please kneel down and listen to the order!"
When Huang Hao saw His Majesty speaking, he quickly took the imperial edict that His Majesty had just drafted and read it out.
“The counterinsurgency previously planned was temporarily stalled due to lack of preparation and the stubbornness of the rebels.
Now I want to send more generals to counter the rebellion, reorganize the army, and send out troops to counter the rebellion again.
Now I am assigned the title of General Wang Ping'an, the prefect of Yueyong, to take charge of the counter-insurgency affairs of Yueyong County. In addition, Fazhengzi was sent to serve as deputy commanders, including Famiao, Guantong, Guanyi, and Guanyue, the commanders of the chariots, to assist in suppressing the rebellion;
He was promoted to General Zhang Yi, succeeded to the position of Fufeng Prefect, and took charge of Wenshan County's counterinsurgency affairs. In addition, Shi Panghong, Ma Cheng, and Liu Lin, the ministers of Pang Tongzi's Prime Minister's Office, were sent as deputy to assist in the evaluation;
He was promoted to the title of General Fuzuo and took charge of the counter-insurgency affairs of Zangqi and Xinggu counties. Dong Jue, the chief secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, and Li Qiu, Li Hui's nephews, Zhao Tong and Zhao Guang were also sent as deputies to assist in suppressing the rebellion. And promoted Li Qiu to the rank of badminton captain.
Jiang Wei moved to assist the generals of the Han Dynasty and was given the title of General Pingyi, taking charge of the affairs of counterinsurgency and banditry in the remaining counties in Nanzhong. He sent Yamen general Zhang Yi, Fenwei general Ma Zhong, Huang Quanzi Shangshulang Huang Chong, and Lai Minzi Lai Zhong as deputy to assist in suppressing the rebellion. In addition, Laizhong was promoted to join the army with the army.
In addition, Wei Yanjia Pingman, the general, led the Yueyong, Wenshan and Zangdao three routes to quell the rebellion, and was the governor of the quelling the rebellion. "
As soon as the imperial decree came out, there was an uproar in the hall.
"His Majesty has made such an arrangement. He is almost using the counter-rebellion to cultivate and promote his cronies!"
"Yes, in the past, we only promoted the descendants of the late emperor and senators, which makes sense. Now, not only the descendants of the senators, but also other factions and our Yizhou generals have also joined the team to counter the rebellion."
"Is this meant to completely isolate us Yizhou nobles and civil servants?"
What Li Shimin wanted was this effect. Countering rebellion was not only a way to promote cronies, but also a way to obtain population and land, and it was also a way to divide and win over the Yizhou gentry!
Now in the court, the Yizhou generals and nobles have basically lost their opposition, but the most difficult nobles and civil servants are still fighting with me, trying to force me to compromise by any means.
Thinking of this, and looking at the frightened and incredulous expressions of all the Yizhou gentry and civil servants in the hall, Li Shimin felt very happy.
"I have decided to carry out the counter-insurgency generals personally tomorrow. I also wish you all a great victory! I hope you will overcome all obstacles, show kindness and power, and truly eliminate the hidden dangers of barbarian rebellion in Shu."
At this time, all the Yizhou civil servants in the court bowed their heads and said nothing, weighing in their hearts.
When Huang Hao saw that no one came forward to refute, he immediately said loudly:
"The imperial edict has been issued, and all ministers accept it!"
All the princes in the hall kowtowed and accepted the decree, "Long live the mountains", but all the princes in Yizhou did not mean what they said and only obeyed superficially.
When the affairs of the court are over, some people will be happy and some will be sad.
Returning to the imperial study, Lai Zhong, Pang Hong, and Li Qiu, who were unable to attend the court meeting, as well as Fa Miao, Huang Chong, and Dong Jue who came to attend the court meeting, were already waiting for His Majesty outside the imperial study room.
While Huang Hao gave His Majesty a brief introduction to Lai Zhong and others who did not appear at the court meeting, Huang Hao followed His Majesty closely with small steps.
Huang Chong and other six people also learned from each other that His Majesty wanted to send several people to quell the rebellion.
Seeing His Majesty's arrival, Huang Chong and the other six people quickly walked up to meet His Majesty, knelt down and saluted.
Li Shimin supported everyone and said loudly:
"Everyone, come to your senses quickly. You are all loyal and loyal people, and your hearts are devoted to the imperial court. You don't have to be so restrained in front of me."
After saying that, he took the lead and walked into the imperial study room.
Huang Chong and others saw that His Majesty was in a good mood and had a kind face, so they all relaxed.
In the imperial study room, everyone has taken their seats.
The first six people looked at His Majesty at the same time, waiting for His Majesty to speak.
