After the wedding, things inside and outside the palace gradually became quiet again. Inside the palace, Xiyao gradually restored her relationship with Siqi. Outside the palace, Yun had to give permission to those who still insisted on resigning despite repeated persuasion.
Although he was a little angry at these people resigning, he also knew that he had made a "little mistake" this time, so he decided to treat those who resigned leniently, giving them titles and titles, which meant allowing them to continue to enjoy their resignations after returning home.
He was treated at the same level as an official, unless he made a mistake. This approach restored some of his impression among civil servants.
Time passed at a very fast speed, and soon June passed, July passed, August passed, September passed, October passed. November came.
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"Have you finally prepared the money and food to send troops?"
"Yes, Your Majesty," Lian Zining stood in front of Yun and said with a bow.
"It's much later than originally scheduled." Yun whispered.
Lian Zining heard these words, but did not speak. Isn't the reason for the delay because Your Majesty insisted on marrying concubines into the palace, which caused many officials in the court to have no intention of doing anything, and later made some of them resign? But I
Saying this will probably make His Majesty furious, so it's better not to say it.
"Forget it, it's too late." Yun said again. Anyway, the weather in India is hot, and even in winter the temperature is above ten degrees Celsius. Just add a coat for the soldiers, which will not affect the war. And maybe on the contrary, in winter
On the contrary, it is beneficial to the soldiers in fighting.
"Lu Yi," Yun ordered, "Go to the Governor's Mansion and call Lan Zhen and Li Jinglong." After a pause, he added, "Call Zhang Fu again. I have something to tell them."
"Yes, official." Lu Yi agreed, turned around and left Qianqing Palace.
Yun said a few words to Lian Zining and asked him to retreat. After a while, Lan Zhen, Li Jinglong and Zhang Fu walked in, saluted Yun and said, "I have met your Majesty."
"Pingshen." Yun said, and ordered the young eunuch to bring some chairs over for them to sit on. Lan Zhen and others bowed again, and sat down with their buttocks half-touched on the chairs.
"Just now, Lian Qing from the Ministry of Husbandry came into the palace and told me that the money and food for sending troops to Bangladesh have been prepared." After a few pleasantries with them, Yun said.
"Your Majesty, are you able to send troops to Bangladesh?" Zhang Fulue asked excitedly.
"Exactly." Yun smiled.
"That's great." Zhang Fu couldn't help but say.
"I haven't ordered a general yet, why are you happy?"
"Since Your Majesty has announced that I have entered the palace, and has discussed this matter with you and two colleagues, and since I am not in charge of the guard post, ordnance, or food and fodder arrangements, you must be asking me to become a general to invade Bengal." Zhang
Fu said with a smile.
"You are Zhang Qing." Yun also smiled.
"Yes," Yun said again, "I want to send you as a general to fight in Bengal."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." After receiving Yun's confirmation, Zhang Fu immediately stood up and saluted.
"Haha, what can you thank me for?" Yun said with a smile: "Because I think Aiqing is suitable to lead the army, I appointed Aiqing to be the commander of the army in Bengal."
"Your Majesty's title is low now. Your Majesty has ordered me to lead the army. If you perform meritorious service, your title may be promoted. How can you not thank Your Majesty for giving me the opportunity to perform meritorious service?" Zhang Fu asked again.
"Haha." Yun laughed again. Whether Zhang Fu did it unintentionally or intentionally, he liked this frank attitude very much.
"However, Qing Zhang, your qualifications are not high, and sending troops to Bangladesh is the first battle in India. It is necessary to win a complete victory to shock the Indian countries. For the sake of safety, I cannot appoint you as the commander-in-chief of this battle.
Just a lieutenant."
"How dare I ask for the post of commander-in-chief? I am very happy to get a general." Zhang Fu said again. His family knows his family affairs. Although he has performed meritorious service and was awarded the title of earl, he is not yet forty years old this year.
His reputation is far different from that of Lan Zhen and others, and he is not from a noble background in the capital. Being the commander-in-chief will definitely not be able to convince the lieutenants. Being a lieutenant-general is already very satisfying.
Seeing him talking like this, Yun nodded and said: "But in addition to the post of deputy general, I also have another errand to give you." At this point, Yun paused and continued: "I want you to be the future general.
The eldest son of the emperor and the left prime minister of the vassal state."
"Ah! Your Majesty, this," Zhang Fu didn't know how to answer for a while.
"Why, Aiqing doesn't want to accept the job I've given you?" Yun said.
"I don't dare." Zhang Fu immediately knelt down and saluted, and then said: "I was just too surprised and made a mistake. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
"I see. I can't blame you for this, Ping Sheng."
Zhang Fu stood up as instructed, and Yun asked again: "Are you willing to accept the errand I have given you?"
"I dare not accept the order!" Zhang Fu replied immediately. Although he had not yet figured out why Yun wanted to appoint him as the left minister of the vassal state, it was a good thing for him, so of course he had to agree immediately.
Yun nodded and didn't say much. He had no choice but to appoint Zhang Fu as the left prime minister of the vassal state. At the beginning of the year, he had originally appointed Chen Xingshan as the right prime minister of the vassal state, who would also be in charge of military affairs. However, he did not expect that he would be in public because of the Nasiqi incident.
Jin Jian, he was so angry that he almost beat him up. Even with Lan Zhen's plea, he demoted him to Taipu Temple, where he was still just a young minister. Although he was indeed impulsive in retrospect, now that he had demoted Chen Xingshan
As for the official position, he could not be appointed as the chancellor of the vassal state for a while, and he could only choose someone else.
But if someone else is chosen, the left prime minister will be the main one. Chen Xingshan has been in the Ministry of War for many years, is familiar with military affairs, and is extremely loyal. If he chooses another civilian official, Yun is worried that under his leadership, the military's combat effectiveness will be on par with the locals, but he cannot
Let other civil servants take charge of military affairs.
After Yun thought about it for a long time, he finally decided to make Zhang Fu the left prime minister. The biggest difference between Zhang Fu and others is that in addition to being good at fighting, he also pays attention to politics. Attacking India, a place that is completely different from the Chinese civilization, is also very important politically.
So he was chosen to be the left prime minister.
"Ai Qing must assist the eldest son of the emperor well." Yun said again.
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely devote myself to the eldest son of the emperor." Zhang Fu said again with determination.