Great Qian Imperial Palace.
The morning court session continued as usual in the Hall of Political Decrees.
The civil and military officials stood respectfully on both sides.
Lu Qingge sat on the dragon throne.
Beside him, behind a beaded curtain, he could vaguely see a graceful woman wearing a phoenix coronet and a cape.
The Empress Dowager had actually come to attend the morning court session!
Lu Qingge's expression was calm, but his heart skipped a beat.
Although the Empress Dowager assisted in the government, she did not appear in the court every day.
Unless there was something important!
Lu Qingge could already foresee that the other party would definitely cause trouble today…
As expected.
Not long after the morning court session began.
The Minister of Official Personnel Affairs stepped forward and took the initiative to say,
"Your Majesty, according to our investigation, many barbarians and foreign races at the border are restless. They have stockpiled a large number of troops at the border.”
"We have to be prepared in advance.”
Lu Qingge pretended not to know what the other party was thinking and asked,"
"Then what do you think we should do?”
The Minister of Personnel Affairs said calmly,
"Naturally, it's to mobilize troops and increase the strength of the border!”
"However, the number of troops that can be mobilized in the court is limited. This requires the cooperation of the vassal kings at the border.”
"This humble subject dares to suggest that Your Majesty revise the military system!”
"Take back a portion of the military power of those vassal kings. Only then will the imperial court be able to dispatch them with ease!”
The other ministers also echoed,
"We also think that what the Minister of Personnel said is reasonable.”
"Soldiers are trained for a thousand days to be used for a moment. Those vassal kings receive a lot of salary on a daily basis to train their soldiers.”
"Now is the time to serve the Imperial Court.”
"In reality, all the soldiers and horses in the world belong to His Majesty. Now, it's just a change of method to better control them!”
Hearing this, Lu Qingge had a faint smile on his face.
Although the Empress Dowager did not speak, there was no doubt that those who spoke were her trusted subordinates!
Lu Qingge didn't believe that she wasn't the one who ordered it.
Using him as a weapon to deprive those vassal kings of their military power?
Wouldn't that offend those vassal kings and even force them into a corner!
If he didn't handle it well, it was very likely that he would incur the anger of those vassal kings.
Moreover, the mountains were high and the emperor was far away. Would those vassal kings obediently listen to orders?
At present, Lu Qingge had no intention of touching those vassal kings.
Unless he was completely confident!
Otherwise, it was impossible for him to act rashly.
Moreover, to deal with the foreign tribes and the other two empires, he would need to borrow the power of the various vassal kings and dukes.
He definitely wouldn't be so reckless as to suppress them.
In reality, Lu Qingge had already made plans in his heart to deal with the problem of the vassal kings supporting their troops and respecting themselves.
But he couldn't do it now!
Lu Qingge slowly swept his gaze across the officials and said,"
"The various vassal kings have the right to command their own troops. This is the military system established by the previous emperor.”
"It's so that they can mobilize their troops more quickly when they respond to unexpected situations!”
"If we take back a portion of their military power, won't it hinder their decision?”
"Do we have to wait for the barbarians to invade and let those vassal kings come to ask me for instructions before we can send troops to resist?”
This rhetorical question hit the nail on the head!
For a moment, the ministers who had made the suggestion were speechless.
Everyone understood the principle of speed in war.
If a vassal king who was thousands of miles away had to send someone back to the court to ask for instructions in an emergency, it would indeed be too late.
After a moment of silence, the Minister of Justice suddenly stood up.
"Your Majesty, we can discuss the matter of dividing the military power of the vassal kings later.”
"However, we have no choice but to change the Imperial Army's military power as soon as possible!”
"The Imperial Army has been frequently dispatched. Although they are nominally protecting the Imperial City, they have repeatedly disturbed the people and have long caused a bad influence!”
"In addition, the military power of the Imperial Army's Marshals is too great. This lowly subject suggests that the Imperial Army's military power be split up and controlled by both His Majesty and the Empress Dowager.”
"Only then can we better supervise the Imperial Army Marshals.”
Hearing this, the Imperial Army Commander Wan Lianshan's expression changed.
It seemed like a big shot was going to make a move on him!
The incident of his son being framed had already alerted him.
Some people couldn't stand him monopolizing the Imperial Army.
He didn't expect that even the Minister of Justice would propose to weaken his military power in the court today!
At this moment, Lu Qingge sneered in his heart.
The Minister of Justice put it nicely.
To put it bluntly, it was to let the Imperial Army fall into the hands of the Empress Dowager!
Lu Qingge said in all seriousness,"
"Commander Wan has been in charge of the Imperial Army for many years and has never encountered any problems.”
"In protecting the Imperial City, it can be said that he has made great contributions.”
"Some time ago, there were people from the martial arts world fanning the flames in Dynasty. It's all thanks to Commander Wan's timely handling!”
"I haven't even had the time to reward Commander Wan, and you want to strip him of his military power?”
"Isn't this chilling the hearts of many soldiers?”
The Minister of Justice quickly explained,
"Your Majesty is indeed fair in his rewards and punishments."
"However, this lowly official is only speaking of the matter.”
"Commander Wan has too much military power and is not restricted. This is not a good thing."
Lu Qingge's body suddenly emitted a majestic and domineering aura."
"Without my orders, who would dare to mobilize the Imperial Army?”
"Every time Commander Wan sends troops, it is also my order!”
Commander Wan, don't you agree?"
Lu Qingge's gaze fell on Wan Lianshan.
The latter immediately knelt down and cupped his fists to express his loyalty.
"This general will naturally follow Your Majesty's lead and do my best!”
Seeing this, the empress dowager behind the bead curtain finally couldn't sit still anymore!
She didn't expect Lu Qingge to stop her!
"Your Majesty, the current military system is no longer in line with the situation in our Great Qian Dynasty!”
"Reforms are imperative. Don't be pedantic.”
The empress dowager's cold voice rang out, carrying with it a pressure that could not be disobeyed.
"Empress Dowager's words are not without reason."
Lu Qingge glanced behind the beaded curtain.
Just when the officials thought that the new emperor would still have to submit to the empress dowager.
However, he calmly said,
"However, reforming the military system is not something that can be done overnight.”
"If the Empress Dowager has any good plans, you can let the ministers draw up a plan.”
"After I look through it, if the plan is really good, I can adopt it.”
Hearing this, the ministers were secretly shocked.
Looking at the new Emperor, he was still unwilling to give in!
These words undoubtedly meant that you can make suggestions, but the final decision is still in the hands of the emperor!
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