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Zhao Junsheng was quite surprised. Now that the conscription has come to an end, why are more and more people signing up to join the army?

Cao Jiao replied: "When the general learned about this, he immediately sent someone to investigate. It turned out that these people who signed up for the army came from the surrounding states and counties of Youzhou, and asked why they came to join the army. Almost all of them are because we recruit Han people and young and strong men from other tribes to join the army, not only with military pay, but also with the same treatment as Xianbei soldiers!"

Zhao Junsheng was overjoyed when he heard it. He knew that it was because the influence of his Youzhou New Deal had finally spread in the surrounding states and counties, so he immediately gave instructions to Cao Jiao: "Immediately send more people to assist in the conscription. But we must pay attention to the checks, and we must strictly review the items that can prove our identity, such as passports and waist cards, so as to prevent spies from mixing in!"

"Yes, General!"

From last year to this year, due to Zhao Junsheng promulgating new policies and decrees in Youzhou, nobles, aristocratic families and other powerful forces have been strongly suppressed, and ordinary people and people from poor families have received a lot of support. The promulgation of the political measures made the surrounding states and counties move into Youzhou one after another, which greatly increased the population of Youzhou.

Although the population growth has had a considerable impact on social security to a certain extent, fortunately Zhao Junsheng has retained enough state and county soldiers in Youzhou to be in charge of security. But he is a good player, and he calmed down the turmoil caused by the influx of people in Youzhou in time.

The substantial increase in population has also brought great benefits to Youzhou. The economic situation has improved significantly, market transactions have become more frequent, and many lands that have been abandoned for more than 100 years have also been reclaimed.

In the past, Youzhou was often attacked by Rouran and other barbarians, especially in the area outside the pass. The people did not dare to live, farm and herd in that area. Now Zhao Junsheng has strengthened his military equipment in the border area and issued many laws and regulations. The people in the surrounding states and counties all flock to the government decrees that benefit the people.

Seeing that the population of Youzhou has soared, the area of ​​cultivated land has almost doubled, and taxes have increased tenfold, Zhao Junsheng asked Dongfang Chen, "Mr. Dongfang, now I am the governor. The military forces of Youliao and the generals who conquered the East cannot sit in this position and do not work. This general wants to send troops to attack Yan, but there are not enough troops on the surface. The newly recruited soldiers are still practicing. This general wants to use The 2 garrison troops who are garrisoning the fields, they are all experienced soldiers, as long as they are liberated from the fields and undergo intensive training for a few months, they will surely become a powerful force, what do you think?"

After hearing this, Dongfang Chen stroked his beard, stood up and cupped his hands to Zhao Junsheng and said, "General, Chen thinks this is not appropriate for the time being!"

Zhao Junsheng was puzzled, "Why?"

"It's because the time hasn't come yet!" Dongfang Chen also sighed.

"Sir, please clarify!" Zhao Junsheng clasped his fists.

Dongfang Chen said: "If you expose the 2 garrison troops now, you will definitely be deeply jealous of the court. They think that the general has a heart of disobedience, and the Yan State is only talking about it. But there is no actual move to the west, if the general sends troops to the Yan Kingdom at this time, the Queen Mother will definitely restrain him, and may think that the general wants to use this as an opportunity to expand his strength and form a separate regime!"

"Right now, there is chaos all over the north. In the past few years, two emperors have died in a row. Now that the emperor is still young, the imperial court is gradually showing signs of being unable to suppress the local state capitals and border towns!"

"The subordinates think that within three to five years at most, and within one or two years at least, there will be chaos all over the north. When the time comes, the general can attack Yan State first, take the fat land in the northeast, and then use force Force Kumoxi, Khitan, and Goguryeo to surrender, so that there will be a stable rear, with a steady stream of food and soldiers, and sweep the world, and retreat to a safe place!"

Zhao Junsheng thought over Dongfang Chen's words carefully, and thought it was not unreasonable. Although there was Zong Ai as internal support in the court, Zong Ai was fighting fiercely with the Queen Mother Bao at this time. If he made a move here, Zong Ai would help What he said was bound to be caught by the Queen Mother. Once the Queen Mother realized that Zong Ai had colluded with him, it would be inappropriate to expose his relationship with Zong Ai too early.

Moreover, Zong Ai is hiding too deeply. No one knows how many cards this person has. If Zhao Junsheng reveals his strength too early, it will definitely arouse Zong Ai's fear, and then this game will be difficult.

Zhao Junsheng figured it out, it's better to lie dormant for the time being, so he clasped his fists to Dongfang Chen and said, "Sir, I'm going to be taught!"

Pingcheng, the imperial palace.

Empress Dowager Dou sat on the soft roof and said angrily to Cui Hao and Kou Qianzhi: "This Hua Mulan is too much. She is not only covering up Wan Yutong, the rebellious daughter of Wan Dugui, who is trying to plot, and all the rest of her sins, The leader of the army who dared to kill and search, Guan He Gu Dagan, now openly sent people to escort Wan Dugui's remnants out of the city, and even mobilized the army from the right wing, mobilizing the army for private use without authorization, simply ignoring the law of the country! She thought she was a woman, so the Ai family couldn't do anything to her? The Ai family decided to decree to remove her from the post of general in the right wing and put her in prison for trial, what do the two Qing family think?"

Cui Hao hastily bowed his hands and said: "Queen Mother, this is absolutely impossible!"

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Empress Dowager Bao was a little unhappy seeing Cui Hao's opposition to this matter, "Why not?"

Cui Hao had no choice but to analyze with Dou: "Queen Dowager, Hua Mulan is a general of the imperial court. If Hua Mulan can be taken down easily, then the important officials and generals of the court will be too insignificant, if the queen mother decides the life and death of a general of the court without any reason, who will dare to die for the queen mother in the future?"

"Also, Wan Dugui has done too rough a job. He is General Fujun and Lord Shanggu, and he is also an important official and general of the court. Tuoba Shoule has no evidence and no physical evidence. He lied to him. In the past, he accused others of rebellion and killed them with a single sword. What was he doing? This kind of practice made the civil and military people of the Manchu Dynasty panic and chilled! People who knew it thought it was Tuoba Shoule who was arrogant and domineering; Thinking that the queen mother is instigating behind the scenes, this is discrediting the queen mother!"

"Empress Dowager, the emperor is still young now, and you are in charge of the court. The enemy countries around our Wei Dynasty are staring at each other. It is simply internal and external troubles. At this time, the most important thing is to win people's hearts. Loyal ministers and good generals must be reused. Do what the relatives and enemies will do!"

Dou frowned, "In Cui Gong's opinion, what should we do now?"

Kou Qianzhi stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Queen Mother, the only way to win back people's hearts is to punish Tuoba Shoule, so as to show the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the people of the world that Wandugui's incident was not ordered by you!"

Mrs. Dou was displeased: "Tuoba Shoule is the niece and son-in-law of the Ai family. What he did was also a plan for the Ai family. How could the Ai family cut off their own arms? Will this way make the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty change their views on the Ai family?" I don’t know, but it will definitely chill my heart first!”

Cui Hao had no choice but to say to Dou: "Empress Dowager, just put on a show for the officials to see, and all the officials must know that you will not really kill him. If you don't even show it, it's a matter of attitude." It has risen to a matter of principle!"

Cui Hao still has some words to say. You are not the only empress dowager in this palace. Although the emperor's biological mother is dead, there are many people who can be his nurses. If someone controls the emperor, you, the empress dowager, will be the first . ---- Fast update, no anti-theft ---

Dou thought about it for a long time, and thought that what Cui Hao and Kou Qianzhi said was reasonable. At this time, it is true that all the ministers cannot be offended. This country still needs them to govern, and her authority also needs these people to maintain, so they sent People went to call Tuoba Shoule over and reprimanded him severely, and ordered to seize his official position and title, and imprison him in the cell of the clan mansion.

Imperial Palace, Zhongcao Office.

Zhongcao, the official office of the inner courtyard of the palace, was the yamen that served the emperor's daily life. The Zhongcao Supervisor was the chief officer of this institution, and the official positions of the Zhongcao Office were all held by eunuchs.

In the lobby, Zong Ai faced the door with a gloomy face and hands behind his back, while Jia Zhou, Bu Liuguli and other confidantes stood on the left and right sides.

Jia Zhou waved his hand and told the other eunuchs to go down. There were only a few people left in the hall, all of whom were Zong Ai's confidantes.

"Superintendent, apart from Wandugui, our strength has suffered a heavy loss these days. Relying on the backing of the Queen Mother, Tuoba Shoule captured, killed and exiled those who took refuge in the superintendent. Those courtiers and generals who wanted to seek refuge with the supervisor did not dare to get close to the supervisor anymore. If things go on like this, it will not be long before the people around the supervisor will be eradicated one by one. I am afraid that even the subordinates will be difficult If you are spared, wait until the subordinates are eliminated one by one, then the Empress Dowager will have a hard time seeing you!"

Jia Zhou's words made Zong Ai feel chills all over his body. He was too aware of the cruelty of the power struggle in the palace. If he wins, he will die. There is no other result. ----Update fast, no anti-theft--

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The eunuch walked in quickly and reported to Zong Ai: "Report to the eunuch, there is news from Yong'an Palace that Cui Hao and Kou Qianzhi went to see the Empress Dowager just now, and then the Empress Dowager issued an order to abolish them." Except for all the official positions and titles of Tuoba Shoule, Tuoba Shoule has already been imprisoned in the prison of the Clan Mansion!"

"Oh?" Zong Ai was taken aback, and then he realized that the Dou family was acting for the court ministers, and wanted to restore the influence. After all, Tuoba Shoule has done too much these days, it is simply lawless, the court The ministers were all panicked and executed the court ministers casually. Who would dare to stay in this court?

"Hmph, Cui Hao and Kou Qianzhi are two old things. I think they escaped from Liaodong and were arrested in Youzhou. If our family hadn't spoken for them, they would have been punished and executed. Now these two The old man doesn't appreciate our family's kindness, but instead helps that stinky old lady of the Dou family against our family, our family is really blind!"

Bu Liuguli sneered: "Superintendent, both of them are shameless people who have milk and are mothers. From Emperor Taiwu to Emperor Xian, these two died first, and they should change families immediately. What kind of people are they?" Is there any loyalty?"

Zong Ai had a gloomy face, and after thinking for a long time, he finally made a decision. He waved to Bu Liuguli, and whispered in her ear: "You go to the prison of Zongzheng Temple, there are people in our family..."

Bu Liuguli clasped her fists and agreed after listening: "Understood, the last general will go here! Now that Tuoba Shoule has been imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple, don't even think about getting out!"

Zong Ai then whispered to Jia Zhou: "You send someone to find Guo E, the servant of Yong'an Palace. Remember, the person you send must see her secretly, and must not be seen by others!"

"Yes, Supervisor!"

In the middle of the night, Jia Zhou led a court lady into an inconspicuous room in the inner palace.

"Slaves pay homage to the supervisor!" Guo E Yingying bowed to Zong Ai.

"Don't be too polite, get up!" Zong Ai said and waved to Jia Zhou, and Jia Zhou saluted and retreated.

After Guo E got up, Zong Ai said: "Girl, how does our family treat you?"

Guo E said: "If it wasn't for the superintendent, the slaves and maidservants would either starve to death on the street or be bullied to death. The superintendent treats my siblings like reborn parents!"

Zong Ai said: "Our family has encountered a difficult matter and needs you to do it. You may lose your life because of it. Do you dare? Are you afraid?"

Guo E said: "Slaves will definitely be afraid, but as long as it is the matter of the supervisor, it is the matter of slaves, even if they go through fire and water, they will not hesitate!"

"Very good! In fact, you don't have to be afraid, as long as you act as usual and keep your face, you won't show your feet!" Zong Ai waved to her after speaking: "Come here with your ears!"

Zong Ai whispered something in Guo E's ear. After hearing this, Guo E's face remained unchanged, and she nodded calmly, "I understand, the supervisor will wait for the good news from my servant!"

"Okay, after this matter is completed, our family will arrange for you to go out of the palace. You can go wherever you want in the future, but you must remain anonymous and find a good family to marry!" Zong Ai made a promise.