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"The official, Shang Dushuai, has been summoned to pay an audience."
"Xuan."
Shang Hongqian entered the palace to see his majesty, and he saluted carefully and respectfully. He showed enough respect for Liu Chengyou, the emperor, which was in line with his usual style.
Although Liu Chengyou always had a tense face, his attitude was calm. He asked him to sit down and talk, and said: "The Guards Division has tens of thousands of horses and troops to defend Tokyo, defend the world, consolidate the country, and have important responsibilities. The people in Tokyo have There is no one better than me in the office of Si Ya. Shang Qing is a minister of the country. He has always served the king loyally and trusted him with his bodyguards and soldiers. I can rest assured!"
Liu Chengyou spoke in a formal way, and Shang Hongqian also gave him face. Although he was not frightened, his words were very conservative: "Thanks to your majesty's trust, I am frightened."
"Shang Qing has been in the army for many years and is well versed in military affairs. He is also familiar with the affairs of the guards and the army. There should be no obstacles in taking over the command of the Forbidden Army." Liu Chengyou asked pointedly: "In the past, there were many common affairs in the Forbidden Army. Given the chaotic situation, has Shang Qing thought about how to carry out work and handle military affairs next?"
Hearing this, Shang Hongqian couldn't help but glance at Liu Chengyou, and almost without thinking, he said: "I'm sorry for my stupidity. I'm at a loss when it comes to military matters. Please give me your Majesty's instructions and point the way."
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but take another look at Shang Hongqian, and saw that the veteran had a cautious look on his face, but as he responded to him, he couldn't help but think to himself, is this person really mediocre? He seemed to be echoing his own thoughts...
Putting aside his little thoughts of intrusion, Liu Chengyou directly issued his instructions to Shang Hongqian: "I heard that the troops in Tokyo, both high and low, are often tired, disciplined, and morale is unstable. Therefore, what Shang Qing must do first is to Lead the troops to command, stabilize people's hearts, strictly enforce military discipline, and strengthen training. Everything can be chaotic, but the army cannot be chaotic!"
"Yes!" As soon as Liu Chengyou finished speaking, Shang Hongqian said as if he was enlightened, "What your Majesty said is true. I understand."
Liu Chengyou directly ignored his flattery, waved his hand and said: "Since the beginning of the new year, the imperial army has been mobilized frequently. They have been marching westward, suppressing bandits, moving garrison, and relocating more and more soldiers. The situation has gradually become chaotic. Shang Qing is taking action to deal with each of them." Military personnel and duties will be adjusted to a certain extent in order to restore order."
Shang Hongqian nodded subconsciously, then with a confused look on his face, he took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, the affairs of the general public are complicated and complicated, and I may not be able to fulfill my duties and achieve my purpose with my talents."
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou thought for a while and said naturally: "I will meet with the Privy Council and assist the Guards Department in sorting it out. Please rest assured."
"Yes!" Shang Hongqian replied without thinking too much.
Liu Chengyou's move was to strengthen the Privy Council's jurisdiction over the bodyguards and troops.
The Privy Council and the Guards Department have a large part of their powers that overlap. Both yamen can handle the names of officers and soldiers, garrisoning, rewards and punishments, and transfers. However, in history, when Liu was in charge of the Guards Department, he was very powerful and specialized in his own affairs. , the Privy Council cannot interfere with the Imperial Army under normal circumstances. Regarding state affairs, any discussion of the Privy Council must be submitted to Liu Chengyou, and then approved by Shi Hongzhao and Liu Xin before it can be implemented smoothly.
Guards all refer to power, so how could they not be feared by Liu Chengyou? Of course, this is not a simple problem of generals, but since the Guards Department had its name, its influence has continued to expand, its powers have expanded, and it has gradually formed its own system.
That is to say, Shi Hongzhao, Liu Xin specializes in punishment and murder, and is unpopular. Otherwise, Liu Chengyou's plan to dissolve and resign would not be so smooth. And now, Liu Chengyou plans to continue to suppress the Guards Department, changing it to two nicer words: "combing", "optimizing".
Of course, it cannot be done overnight. When it comes to military affairs, Liu Chengyou always reminds himself not to act too hastily.
The Privy Council's involvement in the management of matters such as the registration, relocation, rewards and punishments, and transfers of the Imperial Guards was Liu Chengyou's method of restraining the power of the Guards Department and increasing the authority of the Privy Council to restrict the Guards Department.
As for deeper reforms, Liu Chengyou still needs to gradually advance while stabilizing the monarchy and enhancing the authority of the emperor. Of course, in this process, the feelings of the bodyguards and generals must also be considered.
The current action alone requires Shang Hongqian's cooperation. But obviously, with Shang Hongqian's ability and means, he cannot make any effective refutation when facing Liu Chengyou's "scalpel", or he can't. Didn't mean to do it.
After accepting Liu Chengyou's instructions, Shang Hongqian respectfully exited the Chui Gong Hall, stood in front of the hall, looked back, and lowered his head slightly, as if he had realized something.
"Shang Dushuai." The greeting sounded, with some uncomfortable insinuations in his tone.
Shang Hongqian came back to his senses in shock. He raised his eyes and saw Li Shaoyou walking slowly with one hand behind his back, with a smile like a "spring breeze" on his mouth. Seeing him, Shang Hongqian responded lightly: " Commander Li!"
You can keep a low profile in front of the emperor, but there is no need to lower your posture in front of a young man like Li Shaoyou.
Li Shaoyou didn't take it seriously and asked with a slight smile: "Is it over for Mr. Shuai Mianjun?"
"Your Majesty is in the palace!" Shang Hongqian nodded, gestured towards Chui Gong Palace, and left on his own to return to the Guards Department. He was still thinking deeply, as if he was considering how to fulfill Liu Chengyou's instructions.
Looking at Shang Hongqian's back, the smile on Li Shaoyou's face faded slightly, and he sighed secretly: "What a lucky man! What a pity..."
The position of the banned coach was established, and Li Shaoyou slowly came to his senses and realized where his father had failed. The most suitable candidate on the surface is often the least suitable!
Shaking his head slightly, Li Shaoyou turned around, adjusted his robes, and asked for an audience.
"Guan Jia, this is the list of subordinate organizations of the Wude Department compiled by me. Please read it." He solemnly presented a generous memorial to Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou became interested, put down what he was doing, and started browsing. Li Shaoyou was next, explaining to him.
According to Li Shaoyou's plan, the Wude Department was divided into three departments: military, political, and civil detectives, each with a capital escort department, which had left and right command, and then a fourth cadre office, which led a number of detectives.
As for the personnel establishment, there are 800 military detectives and 400 civilian and political detectives, all of whom are selected from the elite. Detailed regulations of the Wude Division are also attached.
It can be seen that Li Shaoyou put his heart and soul into it, and indeed he has some talent. Moreover, from the report, Liu Chengyou can feel the ambition of his cousin to "do something big".
Li Shaoyou bowed slightly, waiting for Liu Chengyou's reply. Although his face was calm, his heart was unavoidably anxious. He didn't know whether Liu Chengyou would agree with his idea. He didn't have such concerns before, but now, this cousin is getting more and more worried. It's becoming more and more elusive.
"Let's try it out!" Finally, Liu Chengyou put down the "Wude Secretary's Establishment Strategy" and agreed.
"Yes!" Li Shaoyou breathed a sigh of relief, his eyebrows raised with joy, and he bowed his hands.
"I only want one result. All the military, political and civil customs in Tokyo will be heard in my ears, and no disturbance will be ignored!" Liu Chengyou ordered calmly.
"Yes!" Li Shaoyou responded again. He lowered his head and felt that the "power of the emperor" in Liu Chengyou was getting stronger and stronger.
With Liu Chengyou's approval, Wu Desi will transform from a grassroots team to a formal spy agency.