In the main hall, Wang Jing and many civil and military officers gradually decided on the expedition. For example, the main force starting from East Lake was personally led by Wang Jing, and the North Route Army was commanded by Fu Youde.
Wang Jing's ability to command troops at this time was comparable to that of a first-rate general, but it was not enough to fully control an army of hundreds of thousands.
However, Murong Shaozong, who had just surrendered, was a real ninth-level general.
Wang Jing appointed him as the counselor of the army. He did not need to take care of the usual matters such as setting up camps and marching and setting up formations.
Murong Shaozong had a very upright attitude and was a very good tool man.
After the decision was made to set off the army.
Many ministers reported some government affairs,
For example, all prefectures and counties in Jiangdu Province, magistrates, magistrates, and officials of various towns and villages are basically in place.
The land of Huaidong, which was once full of chaos, has become much peaceful, and the refugees and forts in the countryside are slowly being counted and registered.
The original total population of the several major princes in Huaidong was probably less than 20 million, but after simple registration, the population that could be counted has now soared to more than 26 million.
It is estimated that after the census is completed, the population of Jiangdu Province will exceed 30 million.
With a population of 30 million, plus the two major provinces of Huaixi and Huaibei, the number of people under Wang Jing's command is approximately 40 million. The specific number cannot be completely counted based on the current manpower and material resources of the Huai Army.
After all, in this large territory, many people die every moment due to various things, and a large number of babies are born. The number of people can only be approximated.
Most of these government affairs are handled by county magistrates and magistrates in various places, but there are still many matters that are reported to the central government.
"The three major provinces...provincial-level official positions should also be established!"
Wang Jing understood in his heart.
Originally, the Huai Army had a purely two-tiered structure. The magistrate of each county would report major events to the central government. Later, as the number of counties increased, prefects were established.
When Wang Jing takes over the Western Chu and Northern Wei forces, the three major provinces owned by the Huai army may become four or five.
At this time, it is necessary to formally improve the official position system of the province's chief envoys, patrol envoys, command envoys, and various ministers. Such level-by-level penetration will make the top and bottom orderly, and the Huai army can maintain long-term peace and stability.
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When Wang Jing summoned the ministers to discuss matters in the main hall.
In the backyard of the palace, Queen Da Qiao also sat upright to accept the visit of the new concubine.
"Concubine Li Zu'e, meet the queen!"
Li Zu'e bowed respectfully.
Da Qiao's eyes swept over the person in front of her. Even though she was also a stunning beauty, when she saw Li Zu'e, her eyes couldn't help but light up, and she had the illusion of a shining pearl.
It’s no wonder that this kind of stunning appearance can make the king fall in love with her.
"Li Zhaoyi, please get up!"
Da Qiao said softly, "The king canonizes your Zhaoyi as a concubine. From now on, you and I will be treated as sisters, and there is no need to give any big gifts..."
"Thank you queen...sister!"
Li Zu'e thanked him again and then stood up.
"This is Si Jing, the chief steward of the palace. The courtyard where my sister lives has been repaired. Then the chief steward will take my sister to take a look. If there is anything that doesn't suit your eyes, just tell the chief steward!"
With a smile on Da Qiao's pretty face, he told the other party about various matters in the palace and some of the king's taboos.
His attitude was very easy-going and generous, not as stiff as Li Zu'e imagined.
"Then I will trouble the chief manager!"
Li Zu'e bowed slightly to Si Jing, and her every move was full of the demeanor of a noble woman, without the wildness and awkwardness of a country girl.
"There is another sister in the house, but she is pregnant and cannot move around easily. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will introduce her to my sister..."
"Thank you sister!"
There is also a set of etiquette for a concubine to enter the palace to meet the queen. Li Zu'e listened to Da Qiao's explanation and gained a simple understanding of the inside and outside of the palace.
After a stick of incense.
Li Zu'e, led by Si Jing, came to his own courtyard in the mansion. There were also four maids assigned to serve. Li Zu'e himself also selected two women from among his clansmen to serve as confidants in the palace.
With trusted helpers, she quickly gained control of the courtyard and beyond.
"Is this where I want to live in the future?"
Li Zu'e, wearing a light gauze, stood at the window of the attic of the room and looked down. Although the courtyard was not as large as the palace of Anseong Palace, it was lined with flowers and plants and the fresh air was lingering, making it a unique scenery.
Obviously, it was the builders who built this courtyard.
Instead of admiring the scenery, she showed a hint of worry, and had an uncertain dreamy feeling about the future of herself and her family.
She had no plans to enter King Huai's harem.
But it’s not up to people.
Faced with the tyranny of King Huai, she was unable to resist and could only obey. After entering Sihong with the army, she saw peaceful and orderly villages, towns and countryside, rice growing in the fields, and weeping willows on both sides of the road...
There are also young and old playing with weeping willows in the fields on the edge of villages and towns.
Together they form an idyllic scene.
Seeing this scene, it immediately touched Li Zu'e's somewhat sensitive mind. After entering Sihong, the prosperity of the city and the expressions on the faces of passersby gave her a sense of stability, peace, and aloofness.
Under the rule of the Huai Army, the whole country is full of vitality, like the sun rising in the morning, shining brightly.
The Li family fled because they wanted to find a place without war and start over.
Looking at it now, Sihong is their best choice.
After realizing this. Li Zu'e's father Li Xizong accepted the fact. Of course, they had no other choice.
"Miss, I have just asked. With my current status, Miss can meet the master and his wife in the side hall every seven days. Also, the master, wife and other clan members have been placed in the west of the city by people sent by King Huai... "
One of the people who followed Li Zu'e into the palace, a woman named Chun Xue, burned a few sticks of incense and returned to the courtyard to report.
"In addition to these, the young lady also has to go to greet the queen every day..."
She continued to talk about the rules of the inner courtyard of the palace.
Although Wang Jing did not build a large-scale construction project or declare himself an emperor or build a country, since he claimed the title of king, both the front court and the back house had etiquette and rules that were in line with the king.
There is no need to pay too much attention to the rules of the outer court.
The rules of the palace are controlled by the queen herself. The queen has the power to regulate rewards and punishments in the inner house.
Other concubines must be controlled.
"Sure enough, as soon as you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea, and all the rules and etiquette make you feel upset!"
Li Zu'e sighed.
But that's what she said. As a noble daughter of a noble family, etiquette and rules have been engraved in her bones since she was a child. She can quickly adapt to a place like the palace that pays attention to etiquette and rules.
"Haruyuki, you don't have to call me miss anymore. Just follow the rules and titles of the palace! Don't leave anyone to complain!"
Li Zu'e said.
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