The Emperor ordered Zhao Tang

Chapter 247 Deployment
On the first day of September in the second year of Qianning, I visited Luobei.

The armies of Chengde, Weizhou, Hezhong, Henghai, Yiwu, Xia, Kui, Jing, Han, Liang, Chu, and Gan, the imperial guards, the cavalry and infantry divisions, the Tiance Central Army, the various foreign army lieutenant divisions, and the Wansui Army, including the Uighurs, Dangxiang, Turks, Tubo, Khitan, Tuyuhun, Xi, Tatars, etc., both Chinese and foreign armies, with more than 100,000 people, in a solemn formation, with infantry and cavalry shining. The military was the most prosperous in modern times.

"Seeing the might of the weapons, both Chinese and foreigners were afraid." While the historian was recording, several imperial edicts were announced.

The eleven princes and Li Keyong, Wang Shifan, Yang Xingmi, Li Sizhou, Zhao Kuangming, Zhu Jin and Tuoba Sigong who just passed away were added as the heroes who helped to pacify the rebellion in Tokyo and to suppress the traitors and safeguard the country.

Although Tuoba Sigong had some opinions about him, this old villain had participated in the wars against Chao, Chang'an, Zhu Mei, Li Keyong, and the subsequent wars. At this time, he was considered one of the most capable military leaders.

Taiwei Du Rangneng was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and Si Tu Liu Chongwang was promoted to the title of Duke of Zhao as a reward for his contributions in assisting the government, which was also a prelude to his retirement.

Zheng Yanchang was promoted to the positions of Right Prime Minister, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Supervisor of National History, Envoy of Yanzi Treasury, Envoy of Taiqing Palace, Grand Scholar of Hongwenguan, Judge of Duzhi, and Envoy of Salt and Iron Transport in Various Provinces.

Li Xi was promoted to the positions of Zuo Pushe, Menxia Shilang, Jixian Hall Grand Scholar, and Judge of the Ministry of Revenue.

In the middle and late period of the Guo Dynasty, generally speaking, the three powers of administration, deliberation and decision-making were unified, and the Supervisor of National History (the head historian), the Taiqing Palace Envoy (the head of the sacrificial officials), the Yanziku Envoy (the reserve fund manager), and the Salt and Iron Transport Envoy (the national financial power) were unified, and the Grand Secretary of the Hongwenguan was the Prime Minister.

Han Wei, the Imperial Academy envoy, Niu Hui, the Imperial Censor, and Wang Tuan, the Revenue envoy, were dismissed from their posts and each was appointed as a provincial official and three people were appointed as prime ministers.

Hundreds of meritorious civil servants, including Shangshu Zuo Cheng Yang She, Jingzhao Yin Sun Weisheng, Wannian Ling Cao Xifu, Sili Xiaowei Han Yi, Sili You Cheng Zhao Chong, Zhongshu Sheren Zhao Jia, and Sanqi Changshi Li Dao, were rewarded.

More than a thousand officers and soldiers of the imperial guards, including Wang Shaorong, Zhang Jide, Ma Quanzheng, Ashina Yingchen, Helian Weihuan, Lun Hongyi, Yang Kexuan, Fu Cunshen, He Chuyu, Liu Xun, Cao Cheng, Ye Shi Changming, Zhang Lian, Cui Jiahu, Zhao En, Zhao Hui, and Amnan, were all rewarded.

Nangong Chongyan of Handan County was promoted to Lady of Wei State, and Zhao Ruozhao, Luo Fu and Yang Kezheng of Yingchuan County were promoted to the positions of Lady of Chu State, Qi State and Qin State.

More than a hundred eunuchs including Privy Councilor Wenren Chuchu, Flying Dragon Envoy Zhang Chengye, Imperial Clothing Envoy Aqian, Food Envoy Wu Lingxian, Zhong Changshi Liu Zipi, Nei Jiaofang Envoy Yin Ying, Gao Mingyue, Yu Daolian, Shangguan Shen were also among those commended.

This is a supplement to the rewards for contributions made by both Chinese and foreigners.

Then there is the military and political affairs of Henan.

The governor of Heyang Sancheng and Huaizhou was demoted to a defense envoy and moved to Henei County. Wangwu County of Henan Prefecture was ceded to the government and given the title of Anguo Army. The general of Liangzhou, Geshu Jin, who requested to stay in the court, was appointed as the governor.

The Jiedushi of Dongdu, Ji and Ru, that is, the Youguo Army previously established according to Zhu Wen's application, was abolished.

The remaining twenty counties of Henan Prefecture were established as the Henan Surveillance Commissioner, with the name Tiansheng Shenming.

Li Sizhou, the governor of Xia Kui, moved his headquarters to Henan and served as the governor of Henan, the envoy of pacification, the governor of attack, and the governor of Tokyo, and the commander-in-chief of all the cavalry and infantry troops in Henan.

Lu Zhiqiu, the governor of Hanzhong, was summoned to the court and appointed as the governor of Henan and concurrently the deputy envoy of observation.

Li Yanzhen, who had sneaked into Shu from Cui An, was recalled and appointed as the Du Yuhou of the cavalry and infantry of the Tiansheng Shenming Army, and also as the observing Sima.

Li Junshi was appointed as the training envoy of Henan militia and concurrently the commander of the Tiansheng Shenming Army. Li Yun, Li Ao, Li Gan, Li Fa, Hu Suoyue, Pan Meng, Meng Mengzi, Dou Biao, Ouyang Jian, Xifeng Shuolihe and others were appointed to various posts in the Tiansheng Shenming Army.

Cui Zhao, the Imperial Censor of the Palace, was appointed as the military supervisor.

The Tiansheng Shenming Army was given a field army of 30,000 people. In addition to the 10,000 Kui soldiers brought by Li Sizhou and some of the Shu people that Li Yanzhen might bring back from Shuzhong, the rest came from the Wansui Army, the Uighurs, the foreign army, Liangzhou and other units. Li Renmei had already decided to stay in the court, and most of his troops would return to Ganzhou, leaving 6,000 people behind.

It's quite chaotic. There's nothing we can do about it. The reason is very simple, there aren't enough soldiers. It's not the quantity, but something else.

Ruzhou was upgraded to a defense envoy and given the title of Xinhua Army, and Li Cunxiao, the defense envoy of Dengzhou, was appointed to pacify the army.

He was granted the title of Wendejun, the Defense Commissioner of Dengzhou, and Han Zongxin, the deputy commander of the Infantry Department, was sent to the town.

Zhengzhou was upgraded to a defense envoy and granted the title of Chengkang Army, and Yin Shouzhi, the infantry judge of the Tiance Army, was sent to garrison.

The Censor-in-Chief Gui An, Xue Qing and others were appointed as military supervisors in several places.

Deputy envoy Yuwen Qi took over as commander of Kui.

Li plans to take time to visit the areas of Ba, Kui and Qian in person to eliminate bandits, small military leaders, and those powerful and arrogant tyrants, barbarian leaders, and common people, so as to restore the deterrent power of the three words "imperial court", "emperor", and "government".

In these places, the emperor himself will be more effective than the ministers. By the way, recruit some uncontaminated warriors. Well, it's stupid. The saints like warriors who can't read, have a vision of only one county, and are full of awe for power and noble blood. They are cheap and easy to use. Now that group of yayahs, animals, I'm really worried that after I die, the court and my sons will not be able to control me.

The above is just a rough outline, and more details are yet to be completed and disclosed.

After the military review, the princes resigned together: The Snake family has been executed, and we have stayed here for a long time, so we will return to our fiefdoms now.

The saint retained.

The empire is not at peace, and I am worried day and night. It is the time when I need virtuous and loyal ministers to assist me and work together to revive the country. Why do you want to leave me? Is it because I am incompetent and unworthy of your assistance? Or do you think I am narrow-minded and cannot tolerate meritorious officials?

How can I live without you? "I feel the pain of gnawing at my bones, the heart of spitting out food, and the words of blood and tears. I hope that all loyal ministers will think carefully. I will treat you with the things like prime minister, nine ministers, prefects, and Lingyan Pavilion..." The saint held Wang Zimei's hand, looked at the densely packed civil and military officials with tears in his eyes, and choked up.

At his age, with his experience and his position, tears have become extremely precious and cannot be shed casually. At best, he will cry for a while only when it can bring him huge benefits, as the price to get such things.

Zheng Yanchang, Han Wei, Zhao Ruxin, Yuwenrou and other officials and female relatives surrounded him, patting his back and asking him to shut up, while trying to persuade him to stay.

Seeing the emperor's deep affection, his heartfelt reluctance and thirst, his every word, expression and cry were tear-jerking and full of sincerity, some officials and officers of the vassal states looked at each other, shook off the black hands that were trying to stop them, and cried out on the ground, "How dare you not serve me like a dog or a horse?"

Oops.

A large group of people bowed down, including Ma Yin's staff and generals, such as Yuan Heng, Gao Yu, and Xing Daorong. There were Zhao's great ministers. There were the captains of the Yiwu Army. There were civil officials and generals of Wei Bo. There were Yang Shouliang's confidants, such as the chief secretary Li Juchuan...

It's normal. When Zhu Wen sent his confidant Xie Tong to express his gratitude to the emperor in Shu, he was praised by Xizong and Xie Tong left without returning. It was only after Zhu Wen repeatedly sent people to persuade him that Xie Tong returned.

After the Chaos and several subsequent incidents, the loss of officials was so great that the court was mainly composed of young people, many departments were not fully staffed, and many positions were vacant. Now is the time to pick up a job. It can also ease the relationship between the central government and the local governments, weaken the local governments, and dilute the court officials.

Looking at those faces, the saint's tears on his nose haven't dried yet, but he's already smiling in his heart. There's no need to blame those who didn't say anything, declined politely, or couldn't leave. Peaceful evolution, take your time.

After the show, everyone left one after another, leaving only Wang Zimei: "Your Majesty, I really have my reasons..."

"I understand." The saint nodded and patted his shoulder: "Let's go."

"You cannot see me off, Your Majesty, please stay."

"Why should I send you off? Just a stroll along the way..."

Wang Zimei looked up at the Saint. The Saint had a wooden expression, and his eyes were red from crying, as if he had just broken up. Feeling his gaze, the Saint also looked at him. The moment their eyes met, Wang Zimei was also somewhat moved, and bowed his head and clasped his hands: "... Your Majesty."

The two of them left Shangyang City side by side.

"You should stay away now. I have another warning, Your Majesty—"

"You said."

"The rebellion has just been quelled. The Bian bandits are in the Jingguan of Hengshui and Hezhong, and the cities of Shaanxi, He, Luoyang and Zhengzhou have been destroyed. Except for those minions, it is enough to shock the world for a while. In the next few years, we must not start a war lightly, and we must not have any ideas about Li Keyong. When pacifying the Xia Dangxiang, we must not fabricate charges against them..."

"Don't worry, I see through all this."

"We need to manage Guanxi well. The disintegration of Tubo and the fighting among the various tribes in Helong are no longer a concern. We just need to spend manpower and material resources and persist in rectifying them with great perseverance. To revive the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Helong and the Western Regions are indispensable."

"I know."

"Also..." Wang Zimei thought for a moment and said, "You must control your lust and take care of yourself. Seeing your majesty have so many beautiful concubines and concubines, I am really anxious..."

"I'll try my best." The saint's mind seemed to be completely distracted from these things. He sighed and smiled sadly: "Tell me, why do we have to be kings and ministers like us? We can't have morning drums and evening bells, and we have to be alone on our own."

"Your Majesty!" Wang Zimei held his hand to comfort him. Holding the emperor's rough and cold palm, noticing his occasional white hair and tired face, thinking of the past few days together, long talks and fishing, Wang Zimei felt guilty: "There is a long time to come, and we will see each other again. Every winter solstice, I will go to Chang'an to pay homage to you."

"Really."

"I swear to heaven."

"No need. I believe you."

"Then, I will leave now?"

The saint stopped, turned his back to him, and said softly: "Well, you too... take care."

Wang Zimei led the horse and turned his head every three steps. After walking a dozen steps, he jumped on the horse and turned the horse's head again: "I am parting with you, as we are both officials on a journey. A bosom friend is a friend indeed!"

The sound of horse hooves. The sage suddenly turned around and said, "If we don't meet in this life, we will be as far apart as the sun and the moon. Will we meet again, Zimei?"

Wang Zimei couldn't help but burst into tears, she lay on the horse's back and rushed out silently.

A little tricky, which I like.

Although he was disappointed, Li was not discouraged. The loyalty of such people is not cheap. Just like the chastity and loyalty of Yuwenrou, Chongyan, Yang Kezheng, Zhao Ruxin, and Luo Fu. But as long as he succeeds, he will not lose it. He has plenty of patience.

(End of this chapter)