From eunuch to emperor

The servant Wang Wei is an old man in the military department, and is Bai Qiulian's right-hand man.

Today Long Chen took office, Wang Wei, as the second in command of the Ministry of War, should greet him at the door.

A middle-aged man with a long beard and thick eyebrows came out and said: "My lord, Wang Shilang is in poor health and he is not here today."

This person is Lei Kang, the doctor of the official department of the military election.

Long Chen smiled coldly: "This official takes office today, but he is sick today."

All the staff members of the Ministry of War bowed their heads and did not dare to speak.

They knew in their hearts that Wang Wei did not come today on purpose.

After Bai Qiulian was beheaded, the position of Secretary of the Ministry of War was vacant. Wang Wei felt that his qualifications and abilities were suitable. He once went to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Bai Libing, to give a briefing, hoping that she would recommend him.

Baili Bing knew that the Empress intended to let Long Chen serve as Minister of War, so she ignored Wang Wei.

Yesterday when Long Chen returned to the imperial court, he immediately added the Minister of the Ministry of Military Affairs. After Wang Wei heard the news, he was very shocked in his heart, and today he purposely claimed that he would not come because of illness.

Long Chen rode into the military department, sat on the main seat, and the officials paid a visit together.

"Everyone knows that the Holy Majesty ordered me to be in charge of the post of Shangshu of the Ministry of War."

"Soldiers, the important affairs of the country, the place of life and death, the way of survival, must be observed."

"The Ministry of War is related to the survival of the Great Zhou, and must be managed well."

"In the past when Bai Qiulian was the Minister, things in the Ministry of War were chaotic, and now I have to rectify them."

"The servant Wang Wei is sick, so let him rest at home. The affairs of the Ministry of War will be handled by Lang Zhong Lei Kang and Yuanwai Lang Bai Tingting together."

The staff members of the Ministry of War turned their heads to look at Bai Tingting, their eyes were a little strange.

Bai Tingting had been mentally prepared for a long time, her identity was too special.

"Bai Tingting is Yuanwailang handpicked by the Holy Majesty, you must cooperate with her work."

Long Chen said coldly.

Everyone worshiped: "This subordinate takes orders."

Long Chen said: "The first thing is to check the number of Dazhou's troops and the expenditure of food and pay for me, and not miss a soldier or a penny!"

"In the future, all military food and salaries will be paid according to the results of this inspection!"

The officials of the Ministry of War were shocked, this move was too poisonous.

When Bai Qiulian was in the Ministry of War, he concealed the number of soldiers for Jing Tianlie, especially the number of hidden guards.

Jing Heng worked in the household department again, and the military department and the household department colluded. Jing Tianlie hid his private soldiers and allocated money in violation of regulations.

Long Chen has already controlled the household department, and now he is in charge of the military department. After this inspection, Jing Tianlie's private soldiers have nowhere to hide.

Moreover, even if Jing Tianlie continues to hide and falsely report the number of soldiers, as long as Long Chen doesn't pay, Jing Tianlie can't pay the soldiers, and the soldiers under him won't follow him.

"The subordinate takes orders."

The doctor Lei Kang paid homage.

Bai Tingting also stood at the front, and said: "This subordinate takes orders."

Yuan Wai Lang's official position is not high, but Bai Tingting is very happy that he can follow Long Chen obediently.

Long Chen inspected the Ministry of War, then took Zhang Qian back to Qiuxing Hall.

When he got to the door, he saw Wu Jian standing beside him waiting.

"Captain Wu, why are you here?"

In public, it's not easy for Long Chen to appear too familiar.

Wu Jian said: "The last general pays homage to Lord Long, and today I received the order from the Holy One, ordering me to follow Lord Long in the future."

Wu Jian was very happy, went around in a big circle, and finally returned to fight under Long Chen's tent.

Long Chen was also very happy, but there was always a trace of vigilance in his heart, as if the Empress was deliberately arranging every step.

However, if the Empress had noticed Long Chen's true identity, why did she deliberately let Long Chen hold the power and form an army on purpose?

"Thank you for your grace."

Long Chen hehe smiled.

"You go, I'll have a few words with Captain Wu."

Long Chen dismissed Zhang Qian.

During the time in Qianjiang County, Zhang Qian knew that the relationship between Long Chen and Wu Jian was extraordinary, but she didn't think much about it, she just thought that they were both eunuchs and fellow villagers of Nanliang, so they got close.

Zhang Qian went into the room to talk to Dugu Jiali and the Wu family sisters.

The two walked aside, Wu Jian said in a low voice, "Congratulations, my lord, for re-commanding the army."

Long Chen was not polite, but said: "It's strange, why did the Holy One take the initiative to give you and Dugu Jiali to me? Are you in a hurry to have a showdown with Jing Tianlie?"

Long Chen knew that the Empress planned to replace the General's Mansion with himself.

The prerequisite for replacing the General's Mansion is that Long Chen's troops are stronger than Jing Tianlie's, otherwise, if Jing Tianlie rebels, Great Zhou will be in jeopardy.

Just now in the Ministry of War, Long Chen ordered a thorough investigation of the number of soldiers and horses in Da Zhou, which actually meant to intensify the conflict between the Empress and Jing Tianlie.

The empress wants to replace Jing Tianlie with Long Chen, this is an excellent opportunity.

If Jing Tianlie suddenly changed his mind to be loyal to the Empress, then Long Chen might become an abandoned son.

Wu Jian didn't understand what the empress meant, but he thought it was a good opportunity.

"The conflict between the Holy Majesty and Jing Tianlie is our opportunity. We must take advantage of this opportunity to recruit troops. I want to expand the cavalry to [-] and rebuild the Xiaoqi Battalion."

Not to mention how excited Wu Jian was, he wanted to see an army of the Long family sweeping the world again.

"Take this matter slowly, don't make it too conspicuous."

Long Chen knew how many eyes the court was staring at him.

"I know, don't rush it."

In the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Wu Jian and Long Chen were both outsiders, and now that they are making a comeback here, they must be cautious.

Most importantly, it must not arouse the empress' suspicion.

"I'll leave the military training to you, and use the methods of the Long Family Army."

Wu Jian asked worriedly: "I think so too, but will it arouse suspicion?"

Long Chen smiled and said: "It's absolutely no problem, I'll explain what happened."

Long Chen is sure that the empress and the ministers of the court know that Wu Jian was once a general of the Long family army.

Then, it is reasonable for Wu Jian to train the army with the method of the Long family army.

"Okay, I'll go now!"

Wu Jianfei usually left the Qiuxing Hall to train soldiers in the camp outside the city.

Long Chen walked towards the room, and Di Luoxi walked over from the side.

At this time, the weather was hot, and Di Luoxi wore very little in the palace, with a light pink breastplate inside and a silk dress outside.

"His Royal Highness misses me again?"

Long Chen stepped forward and hugged Di Luoxi, not being polite at all.

Di Luoxi let Long Chen's arms around his waist go down, the palace is all his own, so there's no need to shy away from it.

It feels full of elasticity, Long Chen enjoys it while walking.

Entering the room, Zhang Qian was talking to Dugu Jiali and the Wu family sisters.

Seeing Emperor Luoxi coming in, the four of them greeted immediately: "Meet Your Highness the Princess."

When the four of them saluted, Long Chen's hand had already been inserted into the dress...

Wu Chuchu and Wu Xiangyun were secretly speechless: Lord Long is really...

Di Luoxi turned around and twisted Long Chen, and scolded softly: "Have you touched enough?"

Di Luoxi walked over with a smile, helped Dugu Jiali up, and said with a smile: "I heard that you are born with a strange fragrance. I'm curious, what kind of fragrance is it?"

Dugu Jiali said shyly, "It's just a little fragrance."

Zhang Qian pointed at Long Chen and said, "He knows best!"

Long Chen chuckled and said, "I know what I'm talking about."