In the Imperial Study Room, Dongfang Chen looked at so many memorials. He didn't find it ridiculous, but instead felt chilled: the queen's influence was too great. Every time he noticed it, he felt that he had underestimated her too much before.
The next day, in the morning, Yun Jingchu put on his military uniform and sat on Dongfang Chen's right hand side, listening to the court officials' discussion.
Dongfang Chen asked the Secretary of the Ministry of War about the process of mobilizing the army, and then nodded to An Fuhai, who sang loudly: "If something happens, we will start playing, if nothing happens, we will retreat."
"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Yun Shangren stepped forward first and said loudly, "I am willing to send my three dogs to follow the Queen to protect our family and the country."
To be honest, he didn't want the queen's influence to become greater and greater. Therefore, he didn't really want the children of the aristocratic families to follow him into the war. Unfortunately, Yun Jingchu would not do as he wished.
"Your Majesty, I have been leading troops in wars for many years. We don't have many manpower available for this expedition. Since my three younger brothers are willing to help, I hope that your Majesty will help you." On the side, Yun Jingchu said calmly.
"Yes, Your Majesty, those generals who guard the borders and places all year round are not familiar with the Empress. It would be safer for the Empress to bring a few familiar people with her." Commander Qi came out and took the lead in supporting Yun Jingchu's words.
"I deeply believe that my son is willing to follow the Queen and contribute to the country." Bai Qinghong came out of the queue and said loudly.
"My son is also willing to follow the Queen." Zhang Yushi quickly came out.
"I am also willing to serve as a frontline soldier for the Queen." Lin Wenlong also stepped forward to agree.
"minister……"
"minister……"
Suddenly, many old ministers and young generals with sons of suitable age stood up and expressed their willingness to follow the queen.
Of course, many people really want to go, but many people are just following the trend, thinking that all the children from top aristocratic families have gone. If they don't go, if they are targeted by the emperor and empress, their lives will be difficult in the future.
Of course, those who were proposed in the main hall were the legitimate sons of ministers who had the opportunity to be granted official positions. There were also many sons of ordinary aristocratic families and concubines of big aristocratic families who went to the Ministry of War to sign up on their own.
"Nonsense! This is for fighting, not hunting." Dongfang Chen said angrily with a sullen face.
On the side, Yun Jingchu turned his head and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, now is the time to employ people. I feel that these children from aristocratic families have helped the country and are worthy of reward. Your Majesty, you might as well let me test them and then do them."
Decision. As long as they have the ability to serve the country, there is no reason not to accept the concubines."
Dongfang Chen was stunned, subconsciously wanting to object, but couldn't think of a reason to object.
"...Since the Queen thinks it is feasible, then let's follow the Queen's wishes." Dongfang Chen thought for a while, and finally could only nod, "After the court, the Queen will go to the Ministry of War to personally examine the children of these aristocratic families."
Dongfang Chen suddenly figured out that as an emperor, he should be more magnanimous and have strong enemies ahead. If he hesitated and delayed the military plane because of a woman, he would be losing sight of a small thing.
Moreover, he was a little lucky that those people wanted to follow the queen and not a certain family, otherwise, his empire would be in jeopardy. Although the queen was difficult to control, she was his queen after all, and he did not pose such a big threat to his empire.
The Yun family is a family of civil servants with a very shallow foundation, so he doesn't have to worry about his relatives becoming powerful.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Yun Jingchu leaned forward on the chair and responded calmly.
In the Ministry of War, people come and go.
Yun Jingchu looked at these children of aristocratic families who would surely be in high positions in the future, and raised the corners of his lips with satisfaction.
Back then, most of the people he trained were children from poor families, and their status in the military was generally not high. Although they later rose through the ranks thanks to their military exploits, many of them found it difficult to move up the ranks after reaching a certain level due to their limited family background.