Overlord's Road to Ancient Emperors

Li Xu pays attention to efficiency in doing things. In this era of underdeveloped information, even summoning someone has to wait for a long time. Waiting for the order to be conveyed, passed down layer by layer, and I don't know how long it will take.

Lin Zhao and Lou Changjing came quickly, but they were a little dumbfounded when they received the task. Lin Zhao and Li Xu were more familiar, and asked bluntly, "Did the lord ask me to patrol the disaster-stricken area as envoys?"

"That's right. When you arrive at the place, you don't have to worry about other things. Just report what the situation is. Find out the number of victims and property losses. If the disaster is serious, the money and food will be in place immediately, and you don't need to ask the court."

This is a very powerful right. As the commander of the Habayashi Army, Lin Zhao's rank is not low, but he seldom interferes with the government. He is a general, and it is his greatest duty to guard the palace well.

"My lord, the emperor agrees to this matter?" Lin Zhao couldn't imagine what the old courtiers would think if a general was allowed to exercise the power of a civil servant. If the emperor agreed, he would still dare to fight.

"Naturally, my father has to make an order for such a big matter. You don't have to worry about it, and you don't have to worry about not doing it well. The king will choose a few civil servants to accompany you, and you can ask if you don't understand, but you don't need to know too much. When the money is sent to those who need it, the task will be successfully completed.”

Lou Changjing was silent for a while, seeing that Li Xu was not joking, he asked curiously: "Why would the lord want to let the humble official and Commander Lin act as an imperial envoy?"

"Because this king trusts you, with the character and temperament of the two of you, this king can safely hand over money and food to you, without worrying about being enriched by corrupt officials."

This was a huge trust, and Lou Changjing was immediately moved. Lin Zhao knew Li Xu better, and knew that he was like this to everyone. Shun Wang has always done a good job with the words "employing people with no doubts".

"Can the lord get to the bottom of it? If the local officials do evil, how should we investigate and deal with it?"

"I don't know the character of these local government officials, and I don't have time to check them out one by one. But anyone who finds dereliction of duty, corruption, or neglect of human life will be escorted to Beijing, and will be dealt with according to the law after being found out."

Lin Zhao and Lou Changjing nodded at the same time, this is easy to handle, they are familiar with such things as arresting people, as long as they don't let them try the case, as for disaster relief, they are not afraid, they lead the [-] forest army, it's a big deal Personally send money and food to the people affected by the disaster.

"What's the problem?" Seeing that the two of them looked like they were about to go to the battlefield, Li Xu comforted him, "You don't need to have too many worries. Since I use you, I believe that you can do better than civil servants. .”

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Li Xu patiently explained: "Don't doubt it. First, you are marching fast, so you must travel day and night without delay. Second, you are skilled, so you don't need to worry about someone daring to murder your life. Three, you will be the envoys, and orders will be delivered at any time, and the Habayashi Army is all under your command, so you don’t have to worry about someone disobeying orders. Thinking about it this way, don’t you feel confident?”

Lin Zhao and Lou Changjing nodded together. That's right, it sounds like it's no big deal for their generals to help a disaster. In fact, there is no such precedent. It's just that generals like that have part-time jobs, and once dispatched , must be echoed by hundreds of officials.

"Okay, let's go back and tidy up, order the soldiers and horses, the king has ordered people to prepare money and food, and we can leave early tomorrow morning."

The two knew that King Shun did things safely and quickly, and hurried back after saying a few words on the scene. They didn't need to worry about money and food, but who they took out was their own concern. Well, the ones who are finished are themselves.

After dealing with this matter, Li Xu also received news from the Gyeonggi Camp that Kou Xiao had defeated the First Prince. It was said that the outcome was determined in one round. The First Prince lost the first round. He felt that he underestimated the enemy, so It was changed to a three-game two-win system, playing from morning to afternoon, and finally ended with Kou Xiao winning three games in a row.

"Why did you win three games in a row? Two wins in three games, isn't two games enough?" Li Xu asked the guard who came to report.

The personal guard said proudly: "Because the eldest prince is not convinced, he will continue to attack the general after losing two games. The general has no choice but to accompany him for another round. It will not be over until the eldest prince is exhausted and unable to move. Otherwise, ah , Maybe it’s not three rounds but four rounds and five rounds.”

Li Xu sighed and said: "I didn't expect that the eldest prince is such a person who can't afford to lose. He is quite old and has a thick skin."

The personal guard chuckled, "Who made our general really dare to win? I heard that he always wins the competition with the eldest prince. He probably thinks he is number one in the world."

"So shameless!"

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When Li Xu went back to the palace that day, he saw Kou Xiao, rubbing medicine in the bathroom with his upper body bare, and there were few patches of good skin all over his body, all bruised and purple.

Li Xu snatched the medicine from his hand, wiped the wound on his back, frowned and asked, "Didn't you say you won? Why are you still injured like this?"

"A little skin injury is inevitable. Do you think that the eldest prince is really a sick cat? It was because I tried my best to win three games, but don't worry, the eldest prince suffered much worse injuries than me."

Li Xu pressed hard on a bruise on his back. It should have been hit by a fist. There was a round scar and some abrasions. The skin was torn and bleeding, but as Kou Xiao said, All skin injuries.

"Is there really no injury inside? Let the imperial doctor come and have a look. Don't be unaware that you have suffered an internal injury. When you are young, you think it doesn't matter. When you are old, you will suffer."

Kou Xiao wrapped his arms around his back and grabbed Li Xu's hand, and said with a smile, "Why do you look like an old man, you're so nagging."

Li Xu patted his hand away, frowned, and applied medicine to every wound, some with broken skin, even put gauze on it. It was too hot to go up, but looking at the expression of the man in the mirror, he was too dazed to say a word.

"Okay, go and get dressed, did you take a shower before I came?" Li Xu patted Kou Xiao's back and asked.

"Yes... yes, what's the matter?"

Li Xu pushed him and pushed him out of the door, "It's nothing, since I washed it today, don't touch the water from tomorrow onwards, and wait until the wound is healed before touching the water."

Kou Xiao grabbed the door frame and asked, "No need? These injuries just look scary, but they are actually nothing. Such a hot weather..."

Li Xu glared at him from the mirror, "Get out! This king didn't discuss it with you!"

Kou Xiao smiled flatteringly at him, "Of order, my lord, this servant will go and prepare dinner for you!"

Kou Xiao said that he went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. His cooking skills are still the same as before, but it is not a problem to bake meat and cakes, but in the end Li Xu didn't move a mouthful, holding a big bowl The vegetable salad is delicious.

Kou Xiao had no choice but to eat the food by himself. Seeing Li Xu eating grass like a rabbit, he propped his chin to look at him, "I have never seen a better prince than you, and the food is too casual."

"I'm willing!" Li Xu never treats himself badly in terms of quality of life when he has the conditions. As a figure at the top of the pyramid in the feudal society, Li Xu dare not say what he wants, but it is absolutely okay to spend money like water.

When he was in South Vietnam, he had to rely on his own strength to make money, but when he returned to the capital, his rewards, annual salary, and gifts were enough to live a lifetime of luxury.

No wonder the ancients love to rebel, whoever becomes the emperor will own the wealth of the whole world, the wine pool and meat forest are nothing, if Li Xu hadn't experienced the prosperity and convenience of the 21st century, he would really think that being an emperor is a good job.

After Li Xu finished eating, Kou Xiao asked him: "I heard that the emperor ordered Lin Zhao and Lou Changjing to help the disaster today? But your idea?"

"The news spread very quickly, that's what I meant."

Kou Xiao knew that this kind of bold proposal must have been made by Li Xu, even if others had such an idea, they might not be able to convince the emperor, "Then you should be careful when you go to court tomorrow, those civil servants are not easy to mess with, you took their property Well, if their power is divided, they will definitely rise up and resist."

"I know, after all, this king moved their cake this time. A piece of cake is already that big. In the past, they took turns to eat a few bites, and anyone could take advantage of it. Now, a general snatches a piece. Of course, I am not reconciled."

Kou Xiao smiled at the corner of his mouth, and felt that his metaphor was too vivid, but there was a gap between civil servants and generals, and anyone who crossed the line would be attacked.

"Don't worry, these civil servants are also very talkative. If they are asked to draw up a disaster relief charter, they have to look forward and backward. The writing is not as good as that of Qiao An, who was the county magistrate back then." What a good way, after all, the best is the one that is most suitable for the national conditions.

As a result, they gave him long speeches one by one, citing classics, but there were not many practical sentences. Moreover, some officials were eager to recommend themselves for disaster relief, but some officials avoided it. He was chosen by King Shun to endure hardship.

"I'm not afraid of their strong mouths, but I'm afraid that each of them will have dirty minds and trip you up. These civil servants are the most insidious."

Li Xu glanced at him and thought to himself: In terms of insidiousness, you don't want to give in too much. These days, how many officials who can gain a foothold in the court are good?

"Don't worry, since this king touched their cake, he will naturally give them a new one. Even if it's less sweet, it's still sweetness, and no one will refuse the benefits."

When they went to court the next day, many officials really stood up and questioned the abilities of Lin Zhao and Lou Changjing. Some said that they were simple-minded and well-developed and did not understand government affairs.

Li Xu closed his eyes and listened to their noisy accusations. After all, he felt that their mere generals were not worthy of exercising the rights of civil servants. Otherwise, what would they do as civil servants?

"Your Majesty, you think I'm useless as a civil servant, so you want to abandon me and let two warriors come forward to help the disaster?" Famous for being straight and straight, the kind who can hit the wall with a disagreement.

Li Xu opened his eyes and quickly glanced at him, then said softly: "Lord Wen, at your age, even if you are talented, my king and father would not dare to send you there. The bandits robbed and said, if you go, wouldn't this king and my father have to offer incense to you every day, praying for your safe journey?"

These words are embarrassing enough, Wen Yushi blushed, raised his arms and pointed at Li Xu, "My lord, do you dislike the old minister's old age? The old minister is more than seventy years old, and he really shouldn't occupy the latrine without shitting. Hand in your resignation tomorrow!"

Li Xu walked over to cheer him up, "Don't get excited, Mr. Wen, you also know that you are old, and getting too angry will hurt your health. Your body is not suitable for traveling, but this Fengxian Palace is the most suitable for you. You Once you open your mouth, no one else dares to say anything."

Many officials lowered their heads and held back their laughter. Most of the officials standing in the hall had been impeached by Yushi Wen. There were more people who hated him than liked him. Seeing King Shun's few words, Mrs. Wen was so angry that he pouted. I feel very comfortable.

But what Wen Yushi said was right, the emperor sent two warriors to help the disaster, and the accompanying civil servants were all low-level officials, so they really didn't take them seriously.

"Actually, I have thought carefully about letting Commander Lin and the two go out of Beijing. Everyone is busy with business. It is really troublesome to free up a few people to go to the disaster relief. It is not like a military general. He will leave as soon as he says, and ah, I have something in my hand that requires the concerted efforts of all adults. Do it!"

Only then did Prime Minister Wei turn his head to look at him, "I don't know what the lord is talking about?"

Li Xu pointed to the few people standing at the end of the hall, and said earnestly: "How long has it been since there were no new officials in the court? This king thinks it's time to select talents and enrich the officialdom."

It wasn't Li Xu's foresight. I'm afraid that a large number of officials will be sacked during this disaster relief trip. When the officialdom is transferred, a group of new people will definitely be promoted.Instead of letting the families go through the back door in a hurry, it is better to screen out a group of reserve cadres layer by layer as soon as possible, and set a probation period for them. Whether they can become regulars depends on their ability.

This is a major event related to the prosperity and decline of various families. The civil servants were indeed attracted attention, and they asked King Shun what kind of regulations he should follow.

Who doesn't have a younger generation who wants to support?Who doesn't want to use their official positions to form cliques?Who doesn't want to sell a few favors, so that they can get back with interest later?

Li Xu squinted his eyes and smiled, and said unhurriedly: "Let's leave this matter to Prime Minister Wei to draw up a charter. All talented people can also report to them. There will be a grand interview at that time, and the selected talents In the end, it was the father who checked the gates and decided on A, B, C, etc., so that the vacancy can be filled in the future."

The emperor nodded in approval when he heard the last sentence, "Then let's do it this way. The matter will be handed over to King Shun, with the assistance of Jiuqing. Within a month, three hundred talents will be selected to enter the palace as alternates!"

The ministers responded excitedly: "Observe the order!"