The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Chen Yu, what's the matter now?"

Yang Yan glanced at Chen Yu and said calmly.

"Reporting to the Grand Secretaries, I entered the palace to meet the Emperor just half an hour ago."

"Then, the Imperial Guards began posting imperial edicts and went to various parts of our Great Zhou Dynasty."

With a solemn expression, Chen Yu said, "Our Great Zhou Dynasty will hold its first martial arts examination! To select talents for the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

"Hold a martial arts examination?"

Yang Yan and the others exchanged glances, their expressions turning serious.

From this martial arts examination, they sensed its profound meaning.

"Gentlemen, should we stop His Majesty from holding the military examination?"

Chen Yu hesitated for a moment, then asked Yang Yan and the others.

"late……"

Minister of Works Zheng Yun shook his head and said, "His Majesty directly posted the imperial edict to announce it to the world, precisely to prevent us from having a chance to stop it."

Moreover, it was specifically mentioned that the selection of personnel was for the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard is the emperor's personal guard, and the emperor has the authority to hold military examinations to select talents for the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

This is perfectly reasonable, and even we couldn't stop it.

"This kid is not simple!"

Minister of Justice Dugu Tai sighed deeply and said.

He had never imagined that Chu Xiu was hiding his true intentions so well.

"It's really not simple. This martial arts examination is being held to select talents for the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"So, in the future, will it be possible to select talented people to enter the military and directly grant them the rank of captain, or even general?"

Zhao Duo, the Minister of Personnel, frowned deeply and said in a deep voice, "This trend must not be allowed to continue!"

"Actually, it may not be a bad thing for us."

Yang Yan said without changing his expression.

"What does the Grand Secretary mean?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Duo asked Yang Yan for advice.

Dugu Tai and the others also turned their gazes toward Yang Yan.

“The Wang family of Taiyuan will certainly not let Chu Xiu go.”

"Therefore, this child must die!"

Yang Yan said calmly, "If this boy dies, we will have the opportunity to extend our reach into the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

We used to look down on the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

But the Embroidered Uniform Guard of today, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard of the future, will be quite different.

Therefore, there might not be a second martial arts examination.

Even if there really was a second martial arts examination.

We can influence those who participate in the martial arts examinations through the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Only those who attach themselves to us and pledge allegiance to us can pass the military examination and enter the palace examination.

If they are unwilling to submit to us, unwilling to pledge allegiance to us.

He wasn't even qualified for the palace examination!

"The Grand Secretary's words are very insightful!"

Dugu Tai and the others said with heartfelt admiration.

However, judging from their eyes, it was clear that Yang Yan had thought of this, and in fact, they had all thought of it as well.

But no one said it.

Yang Yan has now finally broken through this barrier.

Once Chu Xiu dies at the hands of the Wang family of Taiyuan, they will inevitably extend their influence into the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Then it'll all come down to who has the best skills!

Chu Mansion.

"Yes, home-cooked meals are still the best."

Chu Xiu finished off all the dishes on the table, then put down his chopsticks with satisfaction and said...

He ate at the Beizhenfusi Yamen during the day and only went home for dinner in the evening.

However, starting tomorrow, he will no longer dine at the Northern Garrison Office, but at the Embroidered Uniform Guard Headquarters.

"If you like it, then that's good."

Yu Xuanji smiled and said.

"This is the Taiyin Sword Formation. You will teach the Taiyin Sword Formation to every maid in the manor."

"You need to practice regularly."

Chu Xiu took out a booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Yu Xuanji, saying, "With this Taiyin Sword Formation, your strength can be increased several times, or even dozens of times!"

This booklet was written by him during the day in the Beizhenfusi Yamen (the office of the Northern Garrison Commander).

"Thank you, sir."

Yu Xuanji's eyes lit up, revealing a look of great surprise, and she thanked Chu Xiu.

She naturally knew the benefits of the sword formation.

All the guards in the manor have mastered the Killing Blade Formation, and she has already witnessed its power.

Now that we have this Taiyin Sword Formation, the maids in the manor will be no weaker than the guards!

"No need to be polite."

"Enhancing your strength is also for the purpose of protecting the safety of the manor."

Chu Xiu stood up, stretched, and said.

The next day.

The headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

hall.

Chu Xiu slowly walked into the hall.

"Greetings, my lord."

Fang Heng and Lin Huaiyu, who were waiting in the hall, bowed to Chu Xiu.

"No gift."

Chu Xiu walked to the main seat in the hall and sat down, waving his hand as he spoke.

"Thank you, sir."

Fang Heng and the other person thanked Chu Xiu.

"Fang Heng, how's the task of purging our Embroidered Uniform Guard going?"

Chu Xiu looked at Fang Heng and said in a deep and powerful voice.

The main issue is that this cleanup operation has already involved the martial arts examination.

It is imperative to ensure that the thousand-household offices and hundred-household offices throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty are free from the presence of powerful and influential families and their lackeys.

"Your Excellency, I was just about to report to you that everything has been completed."

Fang Heng's expression turned serious. After considering for a moment, he said, "However, with a large number of officials in the Thousand-Household Offices and Hundred-Household Offices being executed, should our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters appoint vacant Thousand-Household and Hundred-Household Offices to take charge of their affairs?"

Lin Huaiyu's gaze also turned to Chu Xiu.

“Select suitable candidates from our Northern Garrison Command to temporarily go to various places to preside over affairs.”

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment and said, "You can tell them that they are only temporarily going to various places to oversee affairs."

Once suitable candidates are found, they can be brought back.

"I will record this merit for them, and they will have priority in the selection process to enter the Heavenly Guard, the Immortal Guard, and the Divine Guard!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Fang Heng said with a respectful expression.

"Lin Huaiyu, have you completed the task I assigned to you?"

Chu Xiu looked at Lin Huaiyu and said calmly.

"Your Excellency, I have compiled a list of all the people who have been persecuted or robbed by the Great Buddha Temple."

"Please take a look, sir."

Lin Huaiyu immediately understood what Chu Xiu was referring to.

He took out a booklet from his sleeve and respectfully handed it to Chu Xiu.

Chu Xiu took the booklet, flipped through it a few times, and then tossed it back to Lin Huaiyu, saying, "According to the list, for all those whose families can be found, return all the fertile land and wealth that were taken from them by Dafosi Temple."

In addition, certain compensation will be provided for the fertile land.

The remaining fertile land was distributed to the poor people of Sili Province.

"My subordinate understands!"

Lin Huaiyu said solemnly.

"Besides that, I have another matter that I need you to handle."

Chu Xiu smiled slightly and looked at Lin Huaiyu.

"Please give your orders, sir!"

Lin Huaiyu said firmly, "Your subordinate will never let you down, sir!"