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Chapter 224 Wei Yuan, the commander of the front office of the palace

When he was at the British government palace, Wei Yuan listened to Zhang Fu's words without being too serious. It can be seen that Zhao Zhen's body is not at the end of his life.

Otherwise, at this moment, high-ranking generals like Wei Yuan and Zhang Fu would not be at home, but outside the palace, personally responsible for the safety of the officials and their families.

Even though Han Zhang had issued an order strictly prohibiting rumors about Zhao Zhen's dragon body being ill, some high-ranking military officials or civil servants were already aware of the matter.

At this moment, Ningyuan Hou Mansion.

Gu Yankai, who was lying on the bed, was reading a secret letter.

Standing in front of him were Xiao Qin, Gu Tingyu and Gu Tingye.

Because Gu Yankai's health was deteriorating, they were all worried that one day, Gu Yankai would suddenly pass away like the old rich man Chang Bo.

Therefore, at this time every night, I must come to say hello.

Due to Wei Yuan's previous advice, Gu Tingye also specifically investigated the actor, so he later realized that what his father did was correct.

He also admitted his mistake to his father Gu Yankai.

The more it gets to this time, the more hesitant it becomes, and the more insincere it appears.

"If you fail the imperial examination next year, you will go to Wei Yuan. If my father is still alive at that time, I will arrange all your options and future for you."

"May I ask the prince, how is the situation in the official family now?"

When Prince Zhao Xi saw him coming, he cleared away the haze in his heart for two days and said:
"Master Wei has just got married, so you are so anxious to teach me martial arts?"

After a while, Gu Yankai came to the candlelight and burned the secret letter first.

Imperial City Division.
Gu Yankai murmured and stood up quickly.

Seeing this, Gu Tingye, Xiao Qin and others quickly stepped forward to help.

Hearing this, Gu Tingyu and Xiao Qin frowned slightly, feeling unwilling to do so, but they had no choice but to retreat.

The rift between father and son has finally eased a lot.

Violation?

Gu Tingye was stunned for a moment, then bowed deeply and said: "My son understands, please don't worry, father."

Gu Tingye thought for a while and said: "There are many more people from the Imperial City Division patrolling the streets every day. Are they arresting any more spies?"

Hearing this, the prince shook his head and sighed: "It's not good. The imperial doctor said that my father is fine, but I can feel that my father's body is not as good as before."

Gu Yankai refused and looked at Gu Tingye, "You stay and everyone else leaves."

Wei Yuan bowed and said, "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

The next day, Wei Yuan went to the East Palace wearing the official uniform of the Prince's Young Protector.

After Gu Yan opened the letter and read the secret letter, his expression suddenly became much more serious. He looked at Gu Tingye and others and asked, "Has there been any violation of peace in the city recently?"

"If your father is no longer here, from now on, you must look after Wei Yuan and do whatever he asks you to do. Do you understand?"

Later, he asked people to invite the Four Treasures of the Study to write notes and prepare to go to heaven to listen.
"The position of commander in chief in front of the palace is reserved for Wei Yuan for my father."

He didn't hesitate and chose to get straight to the point.

Since Zhao Zhen suddenly started dancing, no one has been seen except Han Zhang.

Nowadays, Han Zhang can be said to be the executive deputy emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If something happens to Zhao Zhen, he will be fine, which can always make some people feel at ease.

The only way Wei Yuan wanted to meet Zhao Zhen was through the introduction of Prince Zhao Xi.

At such an extraordinary moment, he came to see Zhao Zhen mainly because he wanted to take this opportunity to show his loyalty.

"I would like to meet the official family. I wonder if you, Your Highness, will do so."

The words are not finished yet.

Zhao Xi nodded and said, "I'll take you there."

at the same time.

In the emperor's palace.

Han Zhang was sitting in front of Zhao Zhen and read to him the notes written by Gu Yankai.

After hearing the sound, Zhao Zhen, with a pale face, asked, "How is Gu Qing's health?"

Han Zhang shook his head and said: "I heard it's not good. I asked the imperial doctor and he said it's difficult to survive the New Year."

Zhao Zhen frowned slightly, "How could it be so serious?"

After that, he coughed a few times.

Han Zhang hurriedly said: "Guan family, take care of the dragon body!"

Zhao Zhen sighed, "I know my body better than anyone else, so that's it."

"Gu Yankai wants Wei Qing to serve as the commander of the front office of the palace. What do you think?"

Han Zhang thought for a while and said bluntly: "I think it is feasible."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen felt a little surprised, "I thought you would disagree with this. After all, you have always believed that Wei Qing's promotion is too fast, which can easily breed ambition."

Han Zhang took a deep breath and said sternly: "Extraordinary times require extraordinary people. During the period when Your Majesty is maintaining the dragon body, Wei Yuan will be guarding the confinement, which is enough to ensure that no trouble will occur." After a pause, he said again : "I hope that Xu Changzhi can be sent to guard Daizhou and strictly guard against the Liao Kingdom. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Zhao Zhen slowly closed his eyes and said feebly: "Draw up the decree and appoint Xu Changzhi as the pacifier of Daizhou. He will be in charge of the affairs of the border town and give him the power to make decisions as the opportunity arises."

Han Zhang bowed and said, "No."

Not long after he left the palace, Prince Zhao Xi came with Wei Yuan.

Wei Yuan was waiting outside the palace. Zhao Xi walked into the palace and knelt down in front of Zhao Zhen.

"Father, my son is here to see you."

Hearing the sound, Zhao Zhen slowly opened his eyes, looked at Zhao Xi, and squeezed out a smile,
"Your Majesty is here, the ground is cold, sit down quickly."

Zhao Xi nodded, "Father, Wei Yuan is here too. He wants to see you."

Zhao Zhen said 'hmm' and said, "Let him come in. Counting the time, it's time for him to come."

When Wei Yuan just walked into the hall.

Zhao Zhen handed him the notes written by Gu Yankai and said sincerely:

"You came just after Prime Minister Han sent me this letter."

"How about it? Can you take on this important responsibility?"

After Wei Yuan read Zha Zi, he bowed deeply and said, "I didn't know about this when I came."

"I already have many responsibilities. If I still serve as the commander of the palace, there will be no precedent for the country."

Zhao Zhen said: "I will step down from your position as the Commander-in-Chief of the Ma Army Division, and Xu Changzhi will assume this position. The post of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Ma Army Division will be held by Qin Zhen."

"How about placing the Danglu army under the command of the Dianqian Division, and you still hold the position of Minister of War?"

Wei Yuan said respectfully: "I obey your Majesty."

The Horse Army Division and the Infantry Division of the Great Zhou Dynasty managed the cavalry and infantry of the Forbidden Army respectively.

If the navy grows stronger in the future, a navy department may be created.

But for now, the Navy Department is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War.

The troops in charge of the Palace Chief are all elite divisions of the Forbidden Army, and they are also responsible for the safety of the imperial city.

This position is more powerful than the commanders of the Ma and Bu Divisions.

In other words, Wei Yuan was promoted again.

What's the difference between letting Xu Changzhi completely take over Ma Junsi and him taking over?
It is estimated that Xu Changzhi's official appointment will have to wait until he returns from Daizhou.

"I came here today and saw that Your Majesty is not seriously ill, so I felt relieved."

Wei Yuan said sincerely.

Zhao Zhen said: "Qing Wei, I am relieved that you will serve as the commander-in-chief in front of the palace."

"Xiang Han said that in extraordinary times, extraordinary people should be used."

"For me, this is not an extraordinary time, and you are not an extraordinary person."

One sentence pushed Wei Yuan to the opposite side of Han Zhang.

Everyone will think, what does it mean to be an extraordinary person?
Isn't this causing hatred?

For Zhao Zhen, the hatred between ministers must be suppressed.

"What did Prime Minister Han say, I dare not ask."

"I only know that it is enough to share your Majesty's worries and be loyal to the country."

Wei Yuan's answer was neither humble nor arrogant.

What else could he say?
You can't go to Han Zhang with a knife, right?
If it were anyone else, the conflict between civil and military forces would be aroused at this moment.

But Wei Yuan really doesn't care about this.

What he cares about is what the emperor thinks.

The monarch and his ministers chatted for a few words, and Wei Yuan was ready to leave.

When I left the main hall, I heard Zhao Zhen's earnest voice,
"Although I don't recognize that this is an extraordinary time, I have to pay attention to it."

"Wei Qing, I and the prince's fortune and life will be entrusted to you for the time being."

Wei Yuan knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. With your ministers here, your Majesty and the Crown Prince will have no worries!"

On that day, Zhao Zhen personally issued an order to appoint Wei Yuan as the commander of the capital in front of the palace.

At this point, Wei Yuan is considered serious and can have access to the central ministers who are the core power of the country.

It's scary to think about the central minister who is barely thirty years old.

But taking a step back, if Zhao Zhen had other options, he would not choose this way.

Gu Yankai fell ill at an untimely time. Among the other generals, only Wei Yuan could take on this important task.

(End of this chapter)