Marrying into a rich family by mistake, it is difficult to be a mistress

"Another point is that if you join the army, you won't starve to death, but if you don't join the army, you might really starve to death, so some people are willing to do anything to enlist."

After listening to Xiao Yan'an's words, Xiao Wenxuan realized that this was completely different from the Da Xia he knew.

He even questioned the truthfulness of Xiao Yanan's words.

"There are very strict conditions for enlistment. If you don't meet them, you can't enlist."

"Yes, these rules are very well formulated, but rules are dead, and people are alive. Some people who don't conform to the rules will think about ways out. Whether they can meet the qualifications for enlistment is not decided by the soldiers."

"It's not just the generals who have ways to be greedy. Anyone with even a little bit of power has their own ways."

After Xiao Yanan finished speaking, he couldn't help but laugh at himself.

I really want to go back to the time when Huaiyang just implemented the military service reform and slap myself hard.

What stupid things did he do at that time?

Now thinking about it, the six policies on military service were so good that they allowed Huaiyang to get through that period smoothly.

"Xiao Yan'an, was the situation in Huaiyang also like this at that time?" Xiao Wenxuan suddenly asked.

"Yes, but Huaiyang has six policies for military service, which first solved the problem of food and clothing. Those who left the army were properly resettled, so no major unrest occurred." Xiao Yan'an explained softly.

"This time, when Prince Huaiyang goes to investigate the soldiers in Yancheng, will there be any unrest?" Xiao Wenxuan was a little worried.

"It depends on how we handle it. Moreover, this investigation is different from the situation in Huaiyang. We have irrefutable evidence, so we have to follow the law. Otherwise, the authority of the law will be severely tested."

"If we deal with them according to the law, these people will all be sentenced to death!"

"Then kill them all! Your Majesty, think about it. This is only the 100,000 troops of Yancheng. Daxia currently has 800,000 troops. Can the garrisons in other places be much better? The situation may be the same, but it has not been exposed."

Xiao Wenxuan did not respond, but stared at Xiao Yan'an.

He had always thought that Xiao Yan'an was a fool, but he didn't expect that he could say such words in front of him.

A sense of crisis rose up in his heart uncontrollably.

"Your Majesty, I suddenly remembered that I have something else to do at home, so I will take my leave first." Xiao Yan'an bowed and retreated.

……

Ji Chuhe was waiting at home for Xiao Yanan to return from the palace.

There was still moisture after the rain outside. Drops of water fell on the banana leaves in the yard. The broad banana leaves became even greener after being washed by the rain.

Ji Chuhe was standing in the corridor wearing a goose yellow gauze dress, reaching out to catch the water drops dripping from the leaves.

The light yellow and emerald green blend together to create the most stunning scenery in this corner.

Xiao Yan'an was walking quickly, but he stopped immediately when he saw Ji Chuhe.

Tianxi, who was holding an umbrella, almost bumped into Xiao Yanan's back.

When he looked up, he found that the prince was fascinated by his wife again. He quickly stepped back and left quietly.

Ji Chuhe turned around and saw Xiao Yan'an had returned. He called out calmly, "Prince."

"Madam, it's very humid outside, why are you standing in the corridor?" Xiao Yan'an walked forward and found some fine misty water droplets in Ji Chuhe's hair.

He couldn't help but move his hands to wipe away the moisture, and his movements and expression were as if he was treating a rare treasure.

"Madam, it would be great if time could go back."

"What do you mean?" Ji Chuhe didn't understand what Xiao Yan'an wanted to express.

"Nothing, I just said it casually." Xiao Yan'an smiled and said, "On my way back just now, I heard people talking about Yancheng. How come everyone knows so quickly that the case in Yancheng has been investigated?"

"The more attention people pay to this matter, the greater the pressure to deal with it, and the greater the impact."

"I think the emperor is quite hesitant. I told him that he should deal with it according to the law, but he didn't make a clear statement."

"There is solid evidence for this matter. No one can condone it. It is no longer up to one person to decide, not even the emperor. I asked you to tell him this because I wanted to remind him not to show any indecision at this time. In the future, he will have to deal with the 700,000-man army."

"I think he's a little irritable now."

"In fact, some people just want to be emperor and want supreme power, but not many people want to be a good emperor. Xiao Wenxuan is one of them."

Xiao Yan'an nodded, agreeing with Ji Chuhe's words.

……

Court the next day.

Xiao Wenxuan directly published this list.

A heated discussion suddenly broke out in the court.

"My dear ministers, how do you think this matter should be handled?" Xiao Wenxuan directly handed the difficult problem to these ministers.

He is the emperor, and he only needs to sit on the high seat and make decisions.

Those troublesome matters should be left to these ministers to deal with.

This is also their responsibility.

"Your Majesty, I think that this matter has wide-ranging implications and must be handled properly, otherwise it will lead to a catastrophe! So many people are guilty, and if they are all dealt with according to the law, wouldn't all the generals in Yancheng have to be killed! The law does not punish the masses, so it is better to deal with them leniently and give them another chance to redeem themselves!" The first to stand up was Lord Cao Jun.

He is now eyeing the position of Grand Marshal.

If he pleads for these generals now, in the future, when he comes to power, these people will also remember his kindness.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the powerful and wealthy families immediately followed suit.

For a moment, the court was filled with voices begging for mercy.

"Your Majesty, I think this matter should be handled strictly in accordance with the law! Otherwise, it would be tantamount to tolerating evil, which would only make the management of the army more chaotic. Moreover, the matter of illegal conscription must be thoroughly investigated. Once a soldier is found to have joined the army illegally, he should be ordered to leave the army immediately." Luo Haoqing stepped forward and expressed his objection.

"My dear Luo, I think you are just exaggerating. If you have made a mistake once and it is punishable by death, I will give you one chance and spare your death sentence. Will you make such a mistake again next time?" The Empress Dowager suddenly spoke, pointing her finger at Luo Haoqing.

"The Empress Dowager is right!" Cao Jun immediately agreed, "It is said that a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and an army cannot be without generals for a day! If so many generals are killed, who will take care of hundreds of thousands of soldiers? Wouldn't it cause chaos?"

"Lord Luo, I think you just want to cause unrest in Daxia, and you have evil intentions!" Someone else stood up to attack Luo Haoqing.

"I want to ask you a question." Rong Yuchuan's voice suddenly rang out.

Everyone's eyes were attracted.