I want to ruin the country

Li Sheng also thought so, but he had already promised the emperor, and it was impossible for him to go back on his word now.

First, it’s a matter of face.

Second, he doesn’t dare!

Now Li Cunxuan was pointing at his nose and calling him a good-for-nothing. Li Sheng was also getting anxious.

"Master Chief Councillor, what do you mean? The Emperor sent people to help us out of kindness, and he paid for all the food and wages. How did they become the Emperor Emeritus?"

Li Cunxuan slapped his thigh.

“Your Majesty, if the Emperor allows us to pay salaries, it would make some sense.

It is even more worthy of reflection that the emperor paid for and sent so many people here himself!

Is the emperor very rich? Is he a philanthropist?

There are probably tens of thousands of these people, including their families and servants. This is a peaceful invasion.

They came, penetrated into all walks of life, and had power in their hands.

When he opens his mouth, he talks about how wise the emperor is; when he closes his mouth, he talks about how developed the continent is; when he opens his mouth, he talks about how powerful the imperial court is.

After a long time, who among the people will know who the king is? Isn't this inviting a wolf into the house?

Li Sheng was stunned when he heard it. So the mechanism was here!

Although he agreed with what Li Cunxuan said, Li Sheng still couldn't bear it.

"Master Chief Councillor, there is some truth in what you said, but you underestimate the Emperor's magnanimity!

If the Emperor wants our kingdom, he can just send his troops over. Can we stop him? "

Li Cunxuan said,

"Your Majesty, this is wrong. If we send troops to attack, it would be like a father robbing his son of his property.

The imperial court values ​​its reputation above all else. If that were the case, how would we explain this to the people of the country, to the other vassal states, and how would we write about it in history books?"

Li Sheng was secretly regretting it, but he still insisted on being stubborn.

"The mainland's territory is as small as a watermelon and sesame compared to my peninsula. How could the emperor covet my tiny piece of land?"

Li Shengdao,

"If it was the previous emperor, I would have no objection to His Majesty's thoughts, but how can the current emperor be compared?"

Li Shengdao,

"What is the difference?"

Li Cunxuan said,

"Since the Emperor ascended the throne, in just over half a year, China has undergone earth-shaking changes!

Killing corrupt officials is like thunder, saving disaster victims and raising orphans and children is like the incarnation of Bodhisattva.

The ban on smoking, gambling and prostitution was like a whirlwind, and the development of science and technology and the training of new troops were decisive.

They auctioned off their private properties without blinking an eye because they had no money. The thousand-year-old banditry in the Central Plains melted away like snow in boiling water in just a few months, and they even spared no monks or nuns!

Throughout the dynasties, how many emperors and kings have ever seen such a king?

It's surprising what an emperor like this would do! "

After hearing what Li Cunxuan said, Li Sheng was also surprised.

At first, he was wary of the emperor, but he had no choice due to the situation.

Now that Li Cunxuan has analyzed it again, he feels even more strongly that this is the case!

If you think about it carefully, this emperor seems to be a little different.

In the past, when people went to worship the Celestial Empire, no matter how much they brought with them, they would definitely bring back several times more.

He made a fortune from silks, satins, tea, porcelain, gold, silver and jewelry.

This time I returned empty-handed, the emperor said,

"Lord Li, I have reluctantly sent you so many talented people, so I won't reward you with anything else. The Emperor doesn't have any extra food!"

Li Sheng felt a chill in his heart. After thinking it over, he decided that even if what Li Cunxuan said was right, he could not admit it now.

"Master Li, you worry too much. The Emperor has given me instructions, but I can't tell you now. You will understand later!"

Li Cunxuan thought that Li Sheng was stubborn and would not change his mind, so he said anxiously,

"Your Majesty, are you aware that the Emperor has established the Ministry of National Security?"

Li Sheng disagreed.

"of course I know!"

Li Cunxuan asked,

"Does Your Majesty know what the Ministry of State Security does?"

Li Shengdao,

"To maintain national security!"

Li Cunxuan said,

"That's both right and wrong!"

Li Sheng was puzzled.

"Why?"

Li Cunxuan said,

"I heard that this is a secret service organization founded by the Emperor, and its predecessor is Yudizi!"

Li Sheng said in his heart, you are making a big fuss out of nothing!

Who doesn't have a few loyal and devoted soldiers? Otherwise, who would do the dirty and shady work?

I have some more here, can I tell you?

he said,

"So what? It's not surprising!"

In fact, Li Cunxuan didn’t know what the Ministry of State Security did specifically. He just knew that the emperor had put a lot of effort into establishing the Ministry of State Security, which must not be easy!

"Your Majesty, this is all I have to say. Please think carefully before you regret it later!"

Li Sheng said,

"Sir Li, I have taken note of this, but I have already promised the Emperor, and I absolutely cannot go back on my word!

Since the Chief Councillor has doubts in his mind, you could give it more consideration when arranging these people!

Furthermore, the Emperor has said that he hopes we can recruit 200,000 new troops and train them. This is definitely not a bad thing!"

Li Cunxuan nodded,

"That's fine. Since ancient times, our army has been lax and has no combat effectiveness, wasting military pay and food in vain.

If we can train well to defend our country, that would be a good thing!"

This time, Cai Hemin and his men defeated the Japanese pirates, and Li Cunxuan became more aware of the combat effectiveness of the new army. He planned to recruit troops and hand them over to Cai Hemin and his men for training.

However, Cai Hemin said that they must be the ones to check the recruitment of troops themselves.

This was not a matter of principle, so Li Cunxuan agreed.

A few days later, the 20,000 newly recruited soldiers of the imperial court also arrived at the Korean Peninsula by boat.

Along with them came a large number of mines and bullets, as well as two thousand rifles and fifty light machine guns.

Landmines have been buried along the coast, so the Japanese pirates dare not come. Besides, it is winter and the sea will be closed soon, so the Japanese pirates will have to wait until next spring to plunder!

The peninsula has entered a period of relative calm.

According to the emperor's order, the main task in winter is to train new recruits and Eight Banners soldiers.

We will start to suppress the Japanese pirates after the spring of next year.

Cai Hemin disbanded the 20,000 Eight Banners soldiers brought by Ma Chun and reorganized them with the new recruits for training.

At the beginning, the Eight Banners soldiers were very dissatisfied.

They have been veterans for many years, and now they are practicing marching, marching and running drills with some new recruits. They are very dissatisfied.

What's more, some of them even made contributions in the process of suppressing bandits, which made them even more amazing.

Cai Hemin did not get angry, but just let the Eight Banners soldiers and the soldiers he brought hold several competitions.

As a result, whether it was carrying loads across the country, grappling, fighting, or shooting, the Eight Banners soldiers were completely defeated.

Cai Hemin said,

"I don't care whether you are a bannerman or not. Those of you who have military merits can be promoted to officers first if you pass the three-month assessment of the new recruits and meet the requirements of ideology and skills.

Those who had no military merits and failed the training were directly discharged and returned home.

Anyone who is unwilling to return home and unwilling to participate in training will be subject to military court unless they already meet the standards of the new army!"