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Chapter 153 Stabilizing the Situation

Jiangdu Palace.

Luo Tong came very quickly. In fact, early this morning, he received Li Yizhi's order to gather the county soldiers and wait for notification at any time.

Therefore, after receiving Shao Lingzhou's summons, he immediately led three thousand soldiers and arrived quickly.

With Luo Tong and the three thousand soldiers, Li Yizhi finally felt at ease.

He ordered the county soldiers to reorganize the imperial guards and personal guards, and cleared out the remaining forces of the Dugu and Yuwen factions inside one by one.

In this way, he firmly controlled the Jiangdu Palace.

As for the Xiaoguo army, Li Yizhi was not worried because they were loyal to the imperial court.

Now that Sima Dekan is dead, and the unstable factors have been eliminated, naturally there are no hidden dangers.

After being busy until the evening, Li Yizhi sorted out everything, and then went to Yang Guang to report the situation, about the casualties of the rebellion.

Finally, Li Yizhi said: "Your Majesty, due to the heavy casualties of the personal guards, the imperial guards are not enough to be trusted. Therefore, for the safety of the palace, I suggest that the emperor re-elect the personal guards and the imperial guards."

Yang Guang was most troubled by this kind of thing. He said directly: "Aiqing is loyal, and I will leave my safety to you in the future. As for the matter of the personal guards and the imperial army, it is up to you. By the way, Aiqing doesn't want to I forgot to search the mansions of Yu Wenhua and Sima Dekan, and sent the confiscated property to the internal treasury, and I am about to build another summer palace."

Li Yizhi hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, regarding the chief and deputy commanders of the personal guards, I can recommend Dao Chang and Yin Kaishan, both of whom are innate experts who can protect the safety of the emperor. As for the commander of the imperial guards, I can also recommend Luo Tong. He is the captain of the soldiers of Yangzhou County, who is good at training soldiers. However, the re-selection of the guards and the imperial army can only be selected from the Xiaoguo army, and the humble minister..."

Before Li Yizhi finished speaking, Yang Guang said, "That's it, Aiqing. Now I order you to temporarily restrain the Xiaoguo army, so that you can choose the personal guards and the forbidden army from them."

After all, Yang Guang was still not completely insane, and he didn't completely hand over the most fundamental Xiaoguo army to Li Yizhi.

But this is enough for Li Yizhi.

Temporary restraint, he can completely become permanent control.

Therefore, Li Yizhi hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

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Walking out of the bedroom, Li Yizhi found Shi Long and the other four, and came to a side hall to discuss matters.

Li Yizhi said in a deep voice: "Master Dao, you will be the commander of the personal guards for the time being, and the Lord Yin will be your deputy. The two of you will closely protect the emperor and lead 2000 personal guards. The personal guards will select 1000 people from the county soldiers. Choose [-] people from the original personal guards."

"Luo Tong, you will be the commander of the imperial guards in the future, choose 5000 county soldiers, and select [-] soldiers from the original imperial guards."

"Mr. Shao, you will take care of the affairs of the Bamboo Flower Gang for the time being. At the same time, 2000 people will be selected from each of the Bamboo Flower Gang and the Beggar Gang, and a new army will be formed based on the remaining [-] soldiers. Captain, Chen Yuan is the deputy captain. You fully support him in training the county soldiers and forming combat power as soon as possible."

Shi Long doesn't care about the appointment or dismissal, he has almost nothing but cultivation now.

But the three of Yin Kaishan were excited.

Especially Luo Tong, from the captain of the local county soldiers, he suddenly became the commander of the palace guards, which can be said to have reached the sky in one step.

Although Yin Kaishan and Shao Lingzhou were envious in their hearts, they also knew that they were not Li Yizhi's true direct descendants before.

But after this time, they have completely become direct descendants.

After going through this mutiny, Li Yizhi not only took control of the Jiangdu Palace, but also seized the opportunity to control the Xiaoguo Army, becoming the most powerful force in the world in one fell swoop, with a bright future.

"Thank you for the promotion, Duke."

Everyone bowed in unison.

Li Yizhi gave him a little support, and said: "Go ahead, I have to go to the Xiaoguo army camp to take over the Xiaoguo army."

Riding on the night, after Li Yizhi left the palace, he hurried towards the Xiaoguo army barracks.

Although, when he reported to Yang Guang, he proposed to re-elect the personal guards and imperial guards from the Xiaoguo army, but he would not really do so.

After all, the county soldiers are his foundation. If he wants to control the palace and Yang Guang, he is more at ease with his own people.

As for cheating Yang Guang, Li Yizhi didn't have to worry about being discovered by the other party.

After all, after taking full control of the Xinggong, Yang Guang could know what news he wanted Yang Guang to know.

An hour later, Li Yizhi arrived at the Xiaoguo army camp, and then summoned the generals who were under house arrest by Sima Dekan.

After taking out the imperial decree and reading out the appointment order, although the generals were somewhat dissatisfied in their hearts, none of them dared to show it.

For such a person who single-handedly put down Yuhuahua and the mutiny, how could they dare to oppose it openly.

However, they dare not oppose it clearly, but they still dare to give some problems.

A general said: "Duke, I will report something at the end."

Li Yizhi let out an oh, and asked with his right hand: "But it's okay to say."

"My lord, our Xiaoguo army has not received military pay for half a year, and the food on weekdays has been reduced again and again, and now we can only guarantee that we will not starve to death. This makes the soldiers in the army extremely unstable, and the soldiers are homesick. Appease, the general is worried that there may be changes in the future."

After the general finished speaking, other generals echoed and complained to Li Yizhi.

"I will settle the issue of food and pay as soon as possible. How about this, I will allocate 20 taels of silver to you first to buy food, vegetables and meat, so as to ensure that the soldiers can have enough food for every meal."

Li Yizhi sat up straight, and said solemnly: "As for the military salary, I will settle it within half a month. Even if I can't make up the full amount, I will pay it for at least three months."

For these generals' complaints, Li Yizhi was actually willing to accept them, that's why he agreed so directly.

Because this is a good opportunity for him to buy soldiers.

As long as he pays the military salary in full every month in the future, and provides sufficient logistical supplies.

Then Li Yizhi believed that even if he didn't need to do anything more, these soldiers would choose to be loyal to him.

After all, in the final analysis, the purpose of serving as a soldier is to eat military rations.

Li Yizhi used his own money to support the Xiaoguo army, and the Xiaoguo army would naturally choose to be loyal to him.

Li Yizhi agreed too readily, which made these generals hesitate.

One of the lieutenants doubted: "Duke, our Xiaoguo Army has more than 20 people, and the military salary needs about 50 taels per month. Even if it is only paid for three months, it is 150 million taels. I am afraid the emperor will not." It’s for this silver.”

The other generals nodded.

Today's Yang Guang is extremely extravagant and enjoys all the money. If he is really willing to take it out, he won't be in arrears for half a year.

Li Yizhi said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, everyone. If the emperor doesn't pay for the money, I will pay for the money myself and give it back to the soldiers."

When the generals heard the words, they were startled for a moment, and then became excited.

Li Yizhi continued: "As for the soldiers' homesickness, I can also promise that I will wipe out the surrounding rebels as soon as possible, and then fight back to Guanzhong."

(End of this chapter)