Three of the nine provincial ministers were appointed by Wang Jing, and there was also Zhu Wu, the acting commander, which meant that there were still five places left.
There are many people in the Huai Army who have the ability to secure this position.
But who to promote must be carefully considered.
A king should be lenient and strict at the same time. Sometimes he should be decisive and decisive to let his ministers know his majesty and authority. Sometimes he should be appropriately gentle and give his ministers a certain amount of respect.
This was the case for Wang Jing. After he selected four people, the remaining five were recommended by Bu Zhi, Han Xizai, Fu Youde and others, so that they could have the feeling of participating in the Huai Army's major events.
Over time, they naturally regarded the Huai Army as their own career.
"By the way, you recommend a few more capable candidates to serve as provincial ministers. After winning Shouchun, I will prepare to establish the Huainan Province to govern Shouchun and Lujiang in the south!"
Wang Jing said.
"I accept your order!"
Shen Yi, Bu Zhi and others bowed their hands and saluted.
Before Shouchun and Lujiang in the south were captured, Wang Jing made preparations to establish a province. If outsiders who didn't know the situation heard about it, they would think that Wang Jing was arrogant and thought he would win before he sent troops.
But no one in the hall thought so, because anyone who knew the power of the Huai Army would understand that as long as the Huai Army could perform normally, Shouchun would definitely be able to win.
The outcome is already determined, but the intermediate process has not yet been determined.
Now 600,000 soldiers are gradually being mobilized back. Except for about 100,000 guards and soldiers stationed in Sihong, other soldiers are stationed in East Lake, Suining and other places close to border towns with smooth roads.
Every wave of soldiers returning was accompanied by discussions of merit and rewards, as well as compensation for those who died in battle and land grants.
Hundreds of thousands of soldiers represent hundreds of thousands of families.
Every order from the center will affect the fate of these families, so you must be cautious.
Fu Youde, Zhang Guiba and others who made contributions in this battle will all be rewarded. They were originally senior generals of the Huai Army, and it was difficult for them to be promoted before the Huai Army expanded.
So they were given titles. Fu Youde's title has reached the third-class Viscount, which can be downgraded to a hereditary rank. Just being a third-class Viscount can give him thousands of acres of fertile land and shade. You can let a son take part in the assessment of noble children, and as long as he succeeds, he will be awarded an official.
Giving fields, giving officials, and giving hereditary inheritance... The benefits Wang Jing gave to his ministers were all real.
No matter whether Wu Lu is a high-level general or an ordinary soldier, as long as he makes meritorious deeds, he can get what he wants.
A great war brought many benefits to many soldiers.
Wang Jing's prestige in the army also became more and more concentrated.
When the discussion was about to end, Han Xizai pondered for a moment, took out the memorial from his sleeve, and stepped forward and said: "Now the king's harem is thin, and there is a big gap in palace maids and eunuchs... The king cherishes the people and does not want to mobilize troops. All ministers understand, But if the king wants to succeed, he must quickly spread the branches and build a clan."
"I would like to ask the king to give an order to start selecting girls to enrich the back court!"
Wang Jing was stunned for a moment.
Unexpectedly, Han Xizai suddenly mentioned the draft.
It is the emperor's prerogative to select the most beautiful women in the world to enter the palace, and it is also a normal man's dream, but Wang Jing really didn't think about it at this time.
Of course he wants to draft a girl.
After all, in the future when a country is established and proclaimed emperor, Nuoda's palace must have sufficient manpower. Most of the maids are actually just servants and maids serving the emperor and concubines in the palace.
There is also a kind of talent show, which is specially used for selecting concubines for emperors, princes and princes.
Wang Jing is now focused on his career, thinking about how to strengthen the Huai army, attack Shouchun, and march to the south of the Yangtze River... As for women, the women in the harem are all rare and stunning in the world, so he is not so impatient. Thinking about selecting human women.
"I second the proposal!"
Bu Zhao's eyes moved slightly and he took a step forward.
Wang Guangyang was noncommittal and did not express an opinion, and Fu Youde and Gao Xi would not take the initiative to speak.
Wang Jing glanced at the two people's faces and pondered slightly.
At this time, Chen Yi thought for a while and stood up and said: "I also think that the king's harem is too thin, which is not conducive to the heirs. If we can select beautiful girls, the king's heirs will be able to protect the Huai Army's foundation in the future..."
After Shen Yi stood up, Wang Jing said: "In a short time, I will conquer Shouchun. It is not suitable for a high-profile selection of girls at this time, but what you said makes sense!"
"Let's do this. The scope of selecting female talent should be limited to the relatives of officials, and don't extend it to the private sector!"
Han Xizai and Bu Zhi looked at each other.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
The two said.
Wang Jing immediately handed over the matter of the draft to the Ministry of Rites and the palace harem maid Shi Sijing.
After the discussion, everyone left.
As soon as Wang Jing walked out of the hall, a palace maid came softly, holding a memorial in both hands. This is the information sent by the spies of the Military Intelligence Department.
"I see……"
Wang Jing understood after reading the information.
While they were discussing the matter, people from the Military Intelligence Department were in the dark and promptly sent Han Xizai the reasons for inviting the draft.
the reason is simple.
As the core of a small circle of the Southern Tang Dynasty in the Huai Army, Han Xizai must find a way to improve the status and authority of himself and his other companions in the small circle.
However, the abilities of brothers Xu Xuan, Xu Kai, Zhou Zong and others are not very good. Lin Renzhao is a naval general who travels through the rivers of Shuizhai all the year round. Although he has contact with them, they cannot communicate with each other.
The most capable people in their small circle were Han Xizai and Lin Renzhao, but Han Xizai was not as capable as Bu Zhi and Xie Hui, and Lin Renzhao was not as capable as Fu Youde, Cao Jingzong and others.
Now Gao Xi, He Ruobi and other famous ministers and generals have come to defect to him again.
These people feel that if this continues they will only be slowly marginalized and surpassed by these famous historical figures.
Think about it.
In addition to making political achievements and having strong own abilities, the most effective way to maintain status and enhance the right to speak is to marry the king.
In this regard, they have a natural advantage. Zhou Zong's two daughters are still at home waiting to enter the palace.
Now that the war has just ended, there is still time before the next dispatch of troops, and the queen has also given birth to her eldest son. At this time, taking advantage of the draft, sending Zhou Zong's two daughters into the palace can not only get closer to the king, but also do not need to Worried about causing fear to the queen.
Just right!
"Da Zhou, Xiao Zhou...it's them!"
Wang Jing had a deep impression of the two people in the memorial. When Han Xizai and Zhou Zong joined the Huai Army, he knew the identities of Zhou Zong's two daughters.
I just haven't paid attention to it.
Now there was no need for Wang Jing to take the initiative, Zhou Zong took the initiative to send his daughter to the palace.
This is very similar to what he did in history. In history, he first married Da Zhou to Li Yu and became the queen of the Southern Tang Dynasty. After his sister died of illness, Xiao Zhou entered the palace and became the queen of Xiao Zhou...
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