" More than 700 people. What's wrong?"
"Only 700? How many people would there be if they were promoted to commandant? Do you have 20,000?"
"This? No, I don't."
"I see. I'll make you a commandant now. Please take care of the troops under you. You can rope in as many people as you can from General Ji's hands. You only have half a month. After half a month, I will officially promote you to a general. I will allow you to recruit soldiers and buy horses. Also, I will give you the prisoners in the prison. You only need to be responsible for training them well and making them absolutely loyal to you. However, do you dare to take it?"
Yin Yicui's mind was racing, and his eyes lit up."As long as Your Majesty trusts me, I will do anything. I can guarantee with my head that I will definitely be able to subdue them.”
"Good! As expected of the bold and ambitious Young Master Yin! I also want you to strengthen your forces within a year and recruit 100,000 soldiers and 10,000 warhorses. Can you do that?”
"A hundred thousand?" Yin Yicui was shocked. Where could he recruit 100,000 troops? This was too…unrealistic! What was she thinking? Unless he devoured the soldiers of the other generals, there was no way he could expand to 100,000 men!
"Emperor, this is impossible! I can't do this." Yin Yi Cui was very happy.
"I also know that this is very difficult, but our Feng Nation does not have that much time to wait. " General Yin, you risked your life to save me more than a month ago. At that time, Princess Yun Miao's power was the strongest, but not only did you not seek refuge with her, you even came to help me, a person without any strength or ability. At that time, I knew that you were the most trustworthy person. I can tell you the truth. Our country is currently in an abyss of suffering. The surrounding Yan, Shang, and Qi countries have long been eyeing our country covetously. Moreover, their forces have already infiltrated our court and army. There is also a Li country in the distance. I can't think of a year when war will break out.“
"What is it? How could this be? This was impossible! It was impossible! You said that even the army belonged to someone else? "Yin Yicui was shocked.
"You can say that. If we sit still and wait for death, our country will soon become a colony! Therefore, I don't care what method you use, you must build your own army in the shortest time possible. "The armies under the other generals will eat as much as they can and take as much as they can. Although there are problems with their high-level commanders, I believe that the people below are still loyal to our Feng Country. Therefore, he could not kill them. He could just recruit them. I know this matter is very difficult, but you're not mediocre. You have the ability, so please put in a lot of effort. In addition, if you have any requests, feel free to ask. I can agree to all of them.”
Yin Yicui slowly digested everything she had heard today. It felt like a dream, too bizarre and unreal. Looking at Xue Lin's serious face, his heart skipped a beat. He didn't even know how he managed to leave. Just as he reached the entrance of the hall, he heard Xue Lin shouting," Wait!”He stopped in his tracks and turned around to face her.
She slowly walked up to him and asked seriously,"General, have you ever liked someone?”
Another question? You know I like you, why do you still ask? It was you who betrayed me, abandoned me, and chose Ziqing for your throne and future. Why do you still dare to ask so shamelessly? Do you want to sit in this position with a clear conscience? Or do you want to stay with Ziqing with a clear conscience?
"What's the use of liking someone?" Yin Yicui laughed self-deprecatingly. So what if she didn't like him? If the emperor wants to know, I can only answer you with one word: No, he didn't. I have never liked anyone.”
Xue Lin's face instantly turned pale. She suppressed the sadness in her heart and pretended to be relaxed as she said,""I know. You…can leave!"
After Yin Yicui's figure disappeared for a long time, she still stared blankly at the door for two hours.
Two days later, the examination to select officials went on as scheduled after going through many hardships. Thirty percent of the people who came to take the examination were commoners, and there were actually four men. Although their quota had been deleted several times by the officials of the court, it was still preserved in the end. The one who caused the most trouble was the Prime Minister Wei Ling.
That day, Xue Lin was reading memorials in the Hall of Peaceful Harmony. She heard the noise outside. After a while, Wei Ling came in unfriendly.
"Emperor, please think twice before you act. Since ancient times, how could there be a reason for a man to enter the court as an official? If the emperor does this, the world will be in chaos. At that time, the state of our Feng nation will be in danger!”Wei Ling said sincerely," Also, the Emperor made Zhen Xiaowan the Minister of Justice. This matter has greatly shaken the foundation of our dynasty. I didn't mention it to you because you were still in your confinement period. Emperor, governing the country is not a child's play. You can't go on like this!”
Xue Lin had been listening to Wei Ling. Her hand that was holding the memorial trembled slightly. She looked at Wei Ling's mouth that kept opening and closing. He just looked at her without changing his posture. After Wei Ling finished speaking, she slowly said,"Prime Minister is right. Xuexi has learned her lesson. Thank you for your understanding and affirmation of Minister Zhen. As for the fact that men are not allowed to participate in the exam, Xuexi feels that it needs to be discussed. Officials are wise and capable, right? As the saying goes, people who do not stick to one pattern will be able to reduce talents, and those who achieve great things will not stick to trifles. Besides, they were only allowed to take the exam. It was hard to say if they could pass the exam. After all, how could they be as outstanding as women? Mother, Ziqing is also a man, but can you say that he doesn't have the ability to manage the affairs of the imperial court?”
Wei Ling's eyes were slightly scornful. He thought for a moment and said,"Ziqing does have that ability, but…he's a man after all…"
Xue Lin quickly continued," Xue Xi has already said that we shouldn't pursue the details too much. Ziqing has handled everything well in the past month." Now, it's the same for the ministers to discuss anything with him or me. He's your son. You should believe him. Oh right, since mother came over, she must also want to see Lan Yi. Xuexi happened to be going to see her too, so she would go with mother!”
At the mention of Lanyi, Wei Ling's face softened unconsciously. She moved her mouth several times but didn't say anything in the end. She followed Xue Lin towards the Dark Phoenix Palace.
They stayed there very late. Before Wei Ling left, he hugged Lan Yi reluctantly. Lan Yi was very smart. Although she was just a month old, she could already wave her little arms and legs and smile, which made Wei Ling very happy. "She's even smarter than her father. She'll definitely be a prosperous ruler in the future.”Wei Ling said.
Xue Lin shivered at his words. Would he? Was that even possible? Lan Yi, your future might not be easy. I'm sorry, mom promised Xue Yao...
"Xue, Xue!" Zi Qing's voice pulled her back from her trance. She quietly looked at Zi Qing's beautiful face, but Zi Qing also looked back at her. Neither of them spoke. After looking for a long time, Xiaosi finally couldn't help but remind her softly,"Emperor, are you going to sleep here tonight?”
Xiaosi's words made Ziqing nervous. Yes, she had already finished her confinement and ascended the throne yesterday. But she didn't come to his place last night. He knew that she didn't go to the concubines. So tonight…she wouldn't sleep in the study room of Taihe Palace again, right? But he missed her so much.
He looked at her expectantly, unaware that his eyes were already burning.
Xue Lin saw his anticipation and said coldly,""No, I remember that there are still many memorials that I haven't read. Let's go to the Hall of Peaceful Harmony.”
Zi Qing suddenly felt a basin of cold water poured over his head, his heart was cold and there was a trace of pain.
"Your Majesty, you can read the memorial tomorrow…" Xiaosi said.
"Shut up! Do I need you to arrange my whereabouts? You seem to think too highly of yourself.”Xue Lin's tone became even more unfriendly and Xiaosi quickly knelt down. "This servant wouldn't dare! It's this servant's fault. This servant shouldn't have guessed the emperor's will. This servant knows his sin!”As he spoke, he slapped himself.
Xue Lin turned around and walked out of the Dark Phoenix Palace.
It was said that Xue Lin stayed in the Palace of Peaceful Harmony for several nights.
At the same time, Xue Lin conferred the title of Lady Zhen to Zhen Xiaowan's younger brother, Zhen Ze, replacing Yin Yicui's previous position. From then on, Zhen Xiaowan's position was gradually secured. She slowly became Xue Lin's capable minister, and her power and weight in the court could no longer be underestimated.
Ji Xuan was naturally conferred the title of Imperial Consort, his mother was conferred the title of Duke Protector, and his family's little sister, who was born of a concubine and had always been neglected, was conferred the title of Imperial Censor. Her status was only second to the Prime Minister. This action made the officials in the court uneasy and restless. However, Xue Lin continued to do as she pleased and did not take the remonstrance of the ministers seriously. Those who came to remonstrate were either dismissed or dismissed. Their positions were quickly replaced by Xue Lin's people, so the ministers did not dare to speak anymore.
Everyone was in a state of panic. The ministers dared not speak up and all privately called Xue Lin a stupid ruler. Xue Lin just smiled and didn't say anything. She didn't have anything to worry about because those who scolded her would soon be dealt with. She always smiled faintly, but there were many things in her smile that even she herself did not know. For example, it was deep, complicated, and unpredictable.
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