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After several rounds of drinks, everyone was slightly tipsy. Nong Siji asked Xu Chun, "I heard Duke Wuying say that you're planning to reform the military system?" Xu Chun looked at Fang Zijing, knowing that Nong Siji, who had led troops for many years, must have his own insights. He said, "We're discussing dividing the Ministry of War into the Land Army Department and the Navy Department. The navy will integrate the inland naval forces of the Yangtze, Yellow, Huai, and Ji rivers, as well as the naval…- 643.5 K • Completed
- The reception hall in the Wu Ying Duke Manor was splendidly decorated, featuring soft exotic woolen carpets, a set of Huanghuali furniture, and a seven-foot coral display. The most eye-catching feature was a pair of floor-standing jade vases as tall as half a person beside the red coral tree. Their deep green bodies were delicately translucent, filled with pink lotus flowers and green lotus leaves. A giant green glass lamp hung from the hall. A large enamel-inlaid glass screen separated the outer and…
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- The scandal involving Jingguo Duke's slave assaulting a court official had spread far and wide. However, during the next day's assembly, there was an eerie calm, and no censor dared to bring up the matter. Only Xu Chun submitted a petition confessing his guilt, while Xie Yi remained neutral. Due to the involvement of a noble, the Ministry of Justice was ordered to conduct a detailed investigation and report back. The case was straightforward. The involved parties, including Jingguo Duke, Fan Muchun, and…
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- In September, the Jiuchou Academy was completed and began organizing entrance examinations. Xie Yi personally crafted several essay questions, attracting over three thousand people from across the nation to flood into the capital for the exams. Screening their qualifications alone took considerable time. The exams lasted for three days, with different subjects having distinct questions. Fan Mukun, busy with organizing the recruitment and other tasks, finally finished on this day. Fan Mukun stayed late…
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- When the imperial carriage arrived at White Brook Estate, the sun had already shifted westward. Xu Chun had ordered the preparation of lunch and was waiting at the gate with delight for Xie Yi. When Xie Yi disembarked from the sedan chair, he felt somewhat apologetic. "It's my fault. I wanted to come out earlier, but Ouyang Shen kept droning on about numerous matters to report. I've delayed you, are you hungry?" Xu Chun replied, "How could I be?" Xie Yi noticed Fang Zixing and smiled, nodding.…
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- Xu Chun was particularly rowdy when he was drunk at night. One moment he wanted water, the next he complained about the smell on his body and insisted on taking a bath in the Yutang Pool. Xie Yi tried to dissuade him, explaining that bathing while drunk could harm his health. He personally took hot towels to wipe his body and change his clothes, but Xu Chun still complained that his hair smelled too. He grumbled incessantly, leaving Xie Yi no choice but to take more hot towels to clean his hair. It wasn't…
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- "A female secretary?" Fang Zijing looked at Princess Heshun with a changed expression. "Why did they suddenly assign you a task?" Princess Heshun said, "His Majesty summoned me early this morning. He said that Xie Qian from the Xigong Palace is being raised there, and the female attendants, wet nurses, and maids have many thoughts. His harem currently has no concubines, and the Empress Dowager is recuperating. It's really impossible to manage, so he asked me to take care of the child and gave me the rank…
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- The second day was the regular court session, and the small assembly was quick. The matters presented today weren't significant either, so the assembly was dismissed promptly. Xu Chun went to the Military Affairs Department. He had arrived early today, and the several cabinet secretaries and Prince Jianke, as well as Duke Wuying, were all there. Seeing Xu Chun arrive, they exchanged pleasantries with him. They had heard about Xu Chun's efforts in cracking down on smuggling and asked with genuine concern…
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- As night deepened and the dew grew heavy, the palace gates opened silently, layer by layer, allowing the imperial sedan chair to pass through until it reached the front of Suiyu Hall. Xie Yi stepped down from the dragon sedan chair and quickly walked into Suiyu Hall, his robes fluttering in the wind, his face stern and cold. The eunuchs following behind him held their breath, following closely and silently. The hall was still brightly lit, filled with a subtle fragrance. Xu Chun was bent over his desk,…
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- Xu Chun finally finished reviewing the memorials when the sun had set behind the mountains. Li Meiyai had enjoyed some fruits and tea, then pocketed a few peaches before returning to the Censorate with an air of satisfaction, having indeed found two capable young officials to assist in investigating the smuggling case. Fang Zijing went through all the memorials Xu Chun had reviewed, giving him a few pointers, then selected several and said, "I wouldn't comment on these. Take them back tonight and think…
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