Chapter 117 Major Reform of the Military System
"The third-grade imperial guard with a sword in front of him, Jiang Kuangtao, is having an affair with Gong E, behead him!"
As soon as Lian Zhan finished speaking, a guard came forward to hold Jiang Kuangtao down.
This time the harem was cleared of the murder of Cha Xia Jueming, but also due to the sudden search, unknown secrets in the harem were discovered.
Jiang Kuangtao's affair with Gong'e is one of them.
During the search by the Imperial Guard, he was having an affair with a palace maid in the forbidden area of the Cold Palace, and was caught by Lian Zhan's men.
So when Li Yunxing said he would be dismissed and investigated, he was the most excited.
But he didn't expect that Li Yunxing would directly kill him. He was originally a guard with a knife, so his skills were naturally different from ordinary people.
Three or five people came forward but were unable to hold him down or even injure him at all.
"Let me go, I want to report to His Majesty! You are abusing lynching, you are all dog slaves, you are not worthy of deciding whether I will stay or go!"
Jiang Kuangtao yelled crazily, his face turning red.
Li Yunxing looked at him like this and smiled instead of getting angry.
"It's a joke, no one can resist what I say."
Immediately, another order was given, and the Imperial Guards directly hacked him to death.
Suddenly, wailing filled the field outside the Meridian Gate, and blood flowed into a river.
Li Yunxing looked at this scene but had no reaction.
He squinted his eyes and looked at the palace, as if admiring the beautiful works of art.
After that, Lian Zhan continued to read the list, and the names of two hundred and eighty-four people were written in the thick memorial. Those who should be executed should be executed, and those who should take off their official robes should be taken off.
"Lin Wenzhong, dismissed from his post and expelled from the capital."
"Yang Zhen, dismissed from his post and expelled from the capital."
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Everyone prayed silently, praying that this disaster would end quickly. They did not want to end up like Jiang Kuangtao!
When it finally ended, everyone breathed a sigh of relief unconsciously.
But what Li Yunxing said next made their hearts rise in their throats again.
"General Lian, how many years has it been since Emperor Wu sent troops to conquer the Xiongnu?"
Lian Zhan bowed and saluted, "Reporting to the Crown Prince, ten years have passed."
Li Yunxing looked at the three thousand soldiers, and then spoke word by word.
"You haven't been on the battlefield for ten years. Have you forgotten your responsibilities and mission as soldiers of the Wu Dynasty?"
"There are countless loyal and courageous people throughout the ages. Who has not spent half his life in the army and made great achievements?"
"Although you are responsible for guarding the imperial capital, you have never served with all your heart. What I want is not only your loyalty and bravery, but also your responsibility to shoulder the responsibility, guard the capital, and maintain the stability of the court!"
"If you can't do these things, then you are not worthy of being an official under me!"
Every time Li Yunxing said something, everyone lowered their heads and became more and more respectful.
"Your coach is Emperor Wu, the master of this country!"
"No matter how many family forces are standing behind you, or what profound background you have, if you dare to disobey Emperor Wu's order, I will never forgive you, and you will definitely kill all nine tribes, and no chicken or dog will be spared!"
Li Yunxing asked coldly, and the atmosphere suddenly became serious and tense.
"This palace can give you one last chance. If you want to stay, you must swear allegiance to Emperor Wu and His Majesty. Otherwise, we will break camp and set off today, take off this armor, and walk out of the palace gate."
"Otherwise, if similar incidents happen next time, I will not show mercy to anyone."
"If you stay, you will either follow me and become famous all over the world, or you will forever become a sinner of the Wu Dynasty and be reviled by the world."
After Li Yunxing finished speaking, the entire school fell silent.
In the past ten years, they have long been accustomed to being supported by the royal family, and they no longer want to go back to the border to suffer hardship.
But because of this, he has forgotten his original intention when he first picked up weapons to protect the country. He has even forgotten his original purpose of learning martial arts and who gave him the armor he wears.
"Okay, even if you don't want to take off this armor, at least you still have some backbone."
"I only want to ask you one sentence today. Are you willing to follow me, make great contributions, be proud and proud, and regain your past glory?"
Li Yunxing's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the Meridian Gate Square and ringing in his ears.
Everyone raised their heads and looked at Li Yunxing in a daze.
This is a huge encouragement, a temptation, and an opportunity.
"I am willing to serve the prince till my death."
Lian Zhan was the first to kneel down on one knee, clasping his fists and shouting.
Lian Zhan's statement was like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, causing a storm.
"I swear to follow His Highness the Crown Prince to the death."
Li Yunxing nodded with satisfaction, then glanced at the three thousand soldiers at the bottom of the steps, and asked loudly: "Where are you, are you also willing to contribute to the country?"
"I will follow His Highness the Crown Prince to the death, make great achievements, be proud and proud, and regain the glory of the past."
This time, everyone did not hesitate at all, they all clasped their fists and shouted.
Li Yunxing waved his hand and said: "Okay! Sure enough, there is not a single coward among the soldiers of the Wu Dynasty!"
"This palace will reorganize the capital and imperial palace guards into the Twelve Guards and Four Palaces, which will be directly under the jurisdiction of His Majesty Emperor Wu. Before Emperor Wu wakes up, I will manage it on my behalf."
When Lian Zhan heard this, his heart trembled.
The total of 180,000 elite troops inside and outside the imperial city, including the imperial army, were all handed over to the command of Li Yunxing?
His Highness the Crown Prince wants to hold the general power in his own hands and the defense of the imperial city in his own hands!
His ambition was greater than he expected.
Lian Zhan secretly sighed that His Highness the Crown Prince was indeed a wise and decisive person. With such courage, even he, a veteran, could not help but feel a little ashamed of himself.
"The Twelve Guards unified the soldiers and guarded the capital. The soldiers they commanded were called the 'foreign army'. Each had a military number such as: Xiaoqi, Baoqi, Xiongqu, Yulin, Shesheng and Yifei. The four prefectures were not unified.
The soldiers, the left and right Bishenfu are responsible for guarding the emperor; the left and right Jianmenfu are in charge of palace access control."
"All your affairs from now on will be directly under my jurisdiction. There are only two major matters for which you need to consult me!"
"First, the Imperial Palace Guards are appointed by His Majesty Emperor Wu himself. Unless summoned by His Majesty's imperial edict or under special circumstances, no one is allowed to approach. Any trespassers will be killed!"
"Second, you all perform your duties and fulfill your responsibilities. If you slack off in any way, you will be beheaded in public, or in serious cases, the nine tribes will be implicated. There will be no mercy!"
Li Yunxing's tone was cold, with a strong hint of warning.
He didn't give everyone a choice and directly blocked their escape route.
"As commanded!!"
"I respectfully obey His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's order."
Everyone responded one after another, but many of them still couldn't hide their dejection and unwillingness.
They know that the imperial city has become monolithic, and it will be difficult for anyone to get involved.
"You have one month to practice riding and shooting. On the occasion of my birthday, all nations will come to the court to demonstrate their might."
Chapter completed!