Wang Pu and Wei Renpu entered the Jinxiang Hall area from the side door inside the imperial city. When they arrived at the square, they saw several prime ministers and ministers in purple robes walking towards the opposite palace gate.
A group of people walked towards the front of Jinxiang Hall in the square. The middle was very empty, with two large black armors on both sides, and cherry spears like a forest on both sides. Thousands of troops were strictly arranged in front of the hall. This kind of scene can only be seen before the emperor personally leads an expedition.
The rhythmic sound of drums rang out, and the sound of bells and drums was so loud that it was almost inaudible. Everything was in perfect order. The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment. What they saw did not look like a mutiny at all, but rather like a court session, with everything going on as usual in the Jinxiang Hall.
Wang Pu narrowed his eyes and looked at the armies on both sides, observing the situation in the hall with interest without saying a word. It was obvious that the Queen and Guo Shao had very good control over the military and political layout.
At this time, Guo Shao was seen riding a horse from a distance, and when he arrived at the middle square, he dismounted and walked towards the group of people who had just walked down the steps. Everyone couldn't help but stop and look at him with a completely different look than before.
Unexpectedly, Guo Shao looked humble. He clasped his fists and shook them up and down like shaking dice, and said kindly: I pay my respects to you all, the troops came in under the Queen's order, and I am only acting in accordance with your orders.
Ha, General Guo and the others immediately started greeting each other, and the atmosphere was suddenly not as solemn as before.
Li Gu clapped his hands and said: General Guo is truly the Queen's right-hand man.
The emperor is seriously ill now, and has ordered the empress to supervise the country. The empress is the mother of the fourth prince, and she is legitimate. At this critical moment, I dare not disobey the imperial decree. Guo Shao said solemnly, "It all depends on the empress's proper planning. I will just carry it out. The empress is supervising the country, and I will have to rely on you gentlemen to assist in state affairs in the future. Please
General Guo, please. Wang Pudao.
Guo Shao politely declined, and seeing that he was very polite, everyone continued to go up the stairs according to their rank.
As usual, there were eunuchs guarding outside the main hall, searching everyone from top to bottom, and letting them pass after confirming that they had no weapons. Everyone was used to this rule, and they raised their arms and let the eunuchs pat them from head to toe, just for show. Everyone was a scholar who studied and governed the country, and it was useless to carry any weapons. Guo Shao also took off his sword and handed it to the eunuch, and was searched.
When everyone walked into the hall, they suddenly saw a beautiful and noble woman with a child sitting on the throne that originally belonged to the emperor. They felt that something seemed wrong, but after careful consideration, they felt that it was quite right. The empress was the emperor's wife, and it was nothing for a woman to sit on the dragon throne; especially a few years ago, the empress was often seen sitting on the high seat next to the dragon throne.
Everyone looked at each other, knelt on the ground and shouted: We are here to see the Queen.
Stand up. Fu Jinzhan's voice is very pleasant. If she often sits in court in the future, maybe it will be a pleasure for everyone to attend court.
Then the eunuch Yang Shiliang stepped forward and read out the imperial edict that had been given to the army before. Although the eunuch had very few words, the three key contents were concise and to the point. The main contents were: the emperor was unable to govern the country and ordered the empress to govern the country; the empress heard the secret report that there might be unrest and asked for an order to mobilize troops; Guo Shao's troops entered the palace in compliance with the emperor's order.
The ministers all knew that the eunuch Yang Shiliang was the emperor's close attendant. He was the one who issued the imperial edict on behalf of the emperor two days ago and he was the one reading the imperial edict now. The people present were not like the warriors who were mostly illiterate. They knew how to use their brains and naturally thought that there were many possibilities when they saw this situation; but there was no way and no need to question Yang Shiliang's imperial edict.
After the eunuch finished reading, Fu Jinzhan immediately spoke again: The emperor is resting, so many people seeing him at this time may disturb him, which is not good for his condition. Moreover, the army has been transferred to the imperial city today, and the situation is urgent. In order to stabilize the capital as soon as possible, we must focus on the major issues first. Once the major issues are settled, the ministers can immediately meet the emperor; this morning the emperor agreed to discuss the establishment of the crown prince, and this matter still requires the participation of the ministers.
Fu Jinzhan's nervousness was still not calm, after all, there were still about 100,000 imperial guards outside the imperial city, and there were tens of thousands of them stationed in the military camp alone. But the most critical moment had passed, and now she could at least control her behavior.
Although she was not so calm in her heart, she acted quite calmly. Her voice was soothing, pleasant and rhythmic, and she was not panicked at all. Fu Jinzhan was indeed a woman who could control the situation. Taizu admired her for this many years ago when he was alive.
Guo Shao was the first to agree: "I will obey your order." Everyone bowed and said: "I will obey your order."
So far, everything is going well. Measures are being taken one after another. Fu Jinzhan was very satisfied with the situation, but he did not dare to delay and immediately said: In addition to the imperial edict just read, I have also drafted an imperial edict. Ministers, please take a look and see if it is appropriate. If it is appropriate, can the Privy Council issue some military orders to the Palace Guards and the military officers and soldiers based on it
The eunuch Cao Tai stepped forward and unfolded a piece of exquisite yellow silk, reading, "Now all the generals are conscientious in defense, strictly following the military orders of the Privy Council, and not moving a single soldier without the imperial edict and military orders. Their loyalty is commendable. After discussing with the ministers, it was planned to commend and promote them and open the national treasury to reward the soldiers of the imperial guards. Zhang Yongde was promoted to the chief inspector of the palace and concurrently the minister of the court, Shi Yanchao was promoted to the deputy chief commander of the palace, and Yuan Yan was promoted to the chief guard of the palace. A long list of names and military positions were promoted and commended to the first-class military commanders.
Li Chongjin was the Minister of the Secretariat, the Inspector of the Grand Marshal, and the Jiedushi of Huainan; Han Tong was the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards' Cavalry and Infantry Division; Guo Shao was the deputy commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards' Cavalry and Infantry Division; Gao Huaide was the chief military officer of the Imperial Guards' Cavalry and Infantry Division; Chai Gui was the commander-in-chief of the Infantry Division; Zhang Lingduo was appointed as the Jiedushi and concurrently the Jiedushi of the Wuxin Army; there was another string of names and military positions.
Everyone listened attentively.
Perhaps others would think that Fu Jinzhan had planned this, but Guo Shao knew that she was trapped in the Jinxiang Palace half an hour ago and could not even see people outside; but now, she has rewarded and promoted a large number of generals in one breath, which could only be done in a short time. Maybe it was a little ill-considered, but the scope of the reward was very comprehensive, and in an emergency, she could immediately extend the favor to all the imperial guards.
Guo Shao was also very shocked by this method, memory and intelligence. What could she find in Jinxiang Hall in such a hurry? These military positions and names were all remembered by her memory.
Guo Shao simply couldn't remember the specific military positions and names that followed. He had never even heard of some of the army-level commanders-in-chief and deputy commanders-in-chief. In particular, he was not familiar with many of the people in the Palace Front Department, but he did know the high-ranking generals.
However, Guo Shao was not good at remembering too many names, but he was good at analyzing clues. He immediately heard three key points from the imperial edict: First, only the generals of the imperial guards and the generals outside the capital were not mentioned; except for Li Chongjin who was directly stripped of his military post in the imperial guards and given a high official title of Zhongshu Ling, of course the actual post of the Jiedushi was still there. After he gave up his position, all the generals of the Imperial Guard could be promoted by one level.
Second, high-ranking military officers were promoted to higher ranks; the middle and high-ranking Jiedushi, although most of them were remote, were still the titles that the military officers cared about and talked about the most; the middle and low-ranking officers were given concurrent posts as Tuanlianshi, Defense Envoy, and Inspector, which in disguise increased their status and salaries. The rewards were all very tangible and tempting.
Third, Zhao Kuangyin and several of his most trusted generals were not mentioned. This must have been intentional; it is impossible that they were just missed out by chance.
Guo Shao thought this was a very clever move.
He believed that Fu Jinzhan's current move was the only, most direct and simple first move to stabilize the Imperial Guards. The effect was obvious: all the Imperial Guards officers and soldiers could be promoted and get money as long as they did not move, which was safe and profitable; if they rebelled as accomplices, they would most likely be charged with treason and their entire family would be exterminated. It was a huge risk and it was unknown what benefits they would get. In any case, there were very few people who had the slightest chance of becoming emperor, and it was not something that everyone could think of. Isn't it obvious at a glance how to choose and what to do? Especially the lower-level officers and soldiers were not used to thinking too much, and the benefits in front of them were tangible and direct.
The Queen just made a move, and it was a stunning move
Guo Shao couldn't help but want to give a thumbs up. It was estimated that Wang Pu, Wei Renpu and the others were also shocked by the Queen's amazing methods and their hearts were beating fast.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Fan Zhi suddenly bowed and said: I have something to say.
Mr. Fan, please speak frankly. Fu Jinzhan said slowly.
Fan Zhi bowed and said: I think that Zhao Kuangyin, Shi Shouxin and others should also be included in the list of rewards, which will further stabilize people's hearts.
Fu Jinzhan frowned slightly when she heard this.
Guo Shao couldn't help but roll his eyes at him, thinking: You are a good guy, but you still voted for Zhao Kuangyin.
Of course, if you reward Zhao Kuangyin now, you can temporarily comfort his frightened heart. Although the effect is not great, Zhao Kuangyin is not stupid, will he believe you? But it will also make the court lose the righteousness of destroying him directly. The court has rewarded him, so how can it change its order and list crimes quickly
All the imperial guards were rewarded, but they were ignored. This was indeed a bit arrogant, which made it easier for them to make up their minds to fight to the death. But a short pain is worse than a long one. Guo Shao hoped that Fu Jinzhan would not be fooled by Fan Zhi and would do it directly. If Zhao Kuangyin wanted to do it, he should have a quick fight now.
As soon as the imperial edict and the order from the Privy Council were sent down, Guo Shao judged that most of the imperial guards would just do nothing; he thought that many of the Iron Cavalry had been commended and probably did not have the determination to fight to the death, because it was too risky to attack the imperial city, which was a place of accumulated prestige.
Guo Shao can then legally mobilize the troops of the left wing of the Tiger Jie Army through the Privy Council. Perhaps within a day or two, the left wing of the Tiger Jie Army can be urgently assembled. Gao Huaide's right wing of the Tiger Jie Army can also be mobilized. If Gao Huaide has a little brain, he will definitely find ways to get some real credit in this situation. Now that he is mobilized with the Privy Council's military order, he will definitely think that he is a trusted member of the new military and political structure. Don't be too happy.
In case of great pressure, those troops that have been sitting still can openly mobilize some of them to help in the battle.
Therefore, Guo Shao is not afraid of Zhao Kuangyin's tough approach now. If he wants to fight, just fight and see how you get beaten up.
As expected, Fu Jinzhan suddenly said: Ministers are not allowed to speak frankly, but it is best to say something useful.
When Guo Shao heard this, he almost laughed out loud. He was a little surprised at the way Fu Jinzhan rejected him. Suddenly, he felt that Fu Jinzhan was also very cute when she was unhappy, and her tone was very frank with a little temper.
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