Chapter 833 New Official Takes Office

Eunuch Hou bent down all the way to send Qin Hao outside the palace.

"Commander Qin, this old slave has been sent here. Someone will take you to collect the official robe and seal in a moment. Please wait a moment."

After saying that, he handed over his hand and went back.

Qin Hao secretly cursed in his heart, Emperor Qing, this old Yin coin, he just came back yesterday, and the official robes and seals were all ready. Needless to say, the seals were all standard, but if the official robes want to fit well, they must have been prepared in advance, and they are also To get an idea of ​​his body size, it's probably that people have been watching him since he came down the mountain.

The position of commander of the Army and Horse Division of Jingzhao Prefecture was extremely important, and it was obvious that he was a hot potato. Emperor Qing wanted to push him out to attract firepower and test the power of the various factions in the court.

"Commander Qin, please come with me."

After a while, a young eunuch led Qin Hao to the Yamen of Shangshu Province. The process of receiving the official robe seal went smoothly. It was obvious that this was arranged by Emperor Qing a long time ago. The officials who passed by Shangshu Province saw Qin Hao one by one. There was a bit of envy and jealousy in his eyes.

But it's no wonder, aside from the fact that the commander of the Jingzhao Mansion's Military and Horse Division can control the only standing guard force in the capital, this official position is a fourth-rank official. Many officials have reached a height that is difficult to reach in their lifetime. It is not an exaggeration to say that they have reached the sky in one step.

Of course, given Qin Hao's own strength as a ninth-grade warrior, it makes sense to confer a fourth-grade official title. This is the scary thing about Emperor Qing. All the arrangements are unexpected by others, but people can't find fault with them. Come.

After putting on his official robe and hanging his seal, Qin Hao was about to go to the Military and Horse Department to take up his post. As soon as he left the imperial city, he was blocked by a carriage.

"Your Excellency, are you Mr. Qin? I'm Guo Youzhi, could you please get in the car and talk to me?"

Qin Hao's thought came true. He met the second prince at the city gate yesterday. He was still wondering why he didn't see the prince. Unexpectedly, he met his disciple today. However, the prince did not come forward in person. His style was really different from that of the second prince. .

"Oh? Is it Mr. Guo, the Minister of Rites? Originally, the Minister invited me, so I shouldn't have refused. But I just received His Majesty's holy order, and now I have to rush to take office. Please forgive me for the inconvenience."

Guo Youzhi was slightly startled. On the one hand, he did not expect Emperor Qing to assign a position to Qin Hao so quickly. On the other hand, he was more curious about what kind of job Qin Hao had. So he opened the curtain and was about to get off the car, but he just opened the corner of the curtain with his hand. , the hand just shook.

Having been an official in the capital for so many years, Qin Hao was very familiar with the official robes he wore. This was the fourth rank. How many years did it take him to climb to the fourth rank? Ten years or twenty years?

What shocked Guo Youzhi even more was that he saw the seal hanging on Qin Hao's waist. Judging from the decorations on it, it was used by military commanders.

"Mr. Qin, I don't know what kind of errands His Majesty has arranged for you. Guo has been an official in the capital for many years and has a wide range of friends."

"Oh? Mr. Guo also has connections in the Jingzhao Prefecture's Military and Horse Department?"

Guo Youzhi's eyes widened and he was speechless for a moment. He originally thought that Qin Hao was assigned a casual position in the army by Emperor Qing, but he never expected that he would be the commander of the Military and Horse Department of Jingzhao Prefecture. This is an extremely important position. , Emperor Qing actually let a sixteen-year-old boy take charge of the security of the capital.

"Commander Qin is joking. The Military and Horse Division of Jingzhao Prefecture is responsible for defending the capital. Guo has some connections as a civil servant."

Qin Hao secretly laughed in his heart. Even if it was related, Guo Youzhi didn't dare to say it. The prince's party would only interfere with other things. What did they want to do by placing personnel in key departments to defend Kyoto? Rebellion?

In the feudal era where imperial power was supreme, whoever threatened his throne, what about his biological son?

"Your Majesty is in a hurry, so I will not chat with Guo Shangshu. I will ask you for advice another day."

Guo Youzhi gritted his teeth as he looked at Qin Hao's back, and ran towards the imperial city with an agility that did not suit his age, walking as fast as flying all the way to the East Palace.

"What? Father made him the commander of the Army and Horse Department of Jingzhao Mansion?" The prince was stunned after hearing Guo Youzhi's words.

Guo Youzhi also changed from his usual calm and steady attitude and paced back and forth.

"Your Highness, this boy has won the trust of Your Majesty at such a young age, and he has the Ye family behind him. If we can get his help, great things can be accomplished."

When the prince heard this, he hesitated: "With such a crucial position in the Military and Horse Division of Jingzhao Mansion, if he falls to his own side, will my father do it?"

"Your Highness, now is not the time to look forward and backward. If the second prince wins over this person, the consequences will be disastrous." Guo Youzhi secretly cursed the prince's indecision.

The prince was excited: "Well, you are right, no matter what, we can't let him fall to the second child."

"This is exactly the reason. But now that he is in an important position, I am afraid that the conditions for wooing him before will have to be mentioned."

"Gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, cars and beauties, as long as he opens his mouth, Gu can satisfy him. I leave everything to Guo Shangshu."

"I will do my best to encourage the prince."

On the other side, Qin Hao had already arrived outside the camp of the Soldiers and Horses Division. As soon as he got close, he was spotted by the archer on the arrow tower, and a sharp arrow pierced Qin Hao one step in front of him.

"Who dares to break into the army camp without permission?"

Qin Hao nodded secretly, it was indeed a powerful force to defend Kyoto. Just a sentry had such archery skills.

"Your Majesty has personally appointed Commander Qin Hao of the Military and Horse Department to take office."

"Do you have proof?"

"There is a seal to prove it."

Qin Hao took off the seal from his waist and held it high above his head.

The four guards guarding the gate looked at each other, held up the seal, inspected it, and then knelt down.

"Calling all the soldiers of the battalion to the school grounds. Except for those who are seriously ill or on leave, those who have not arrived at the three-breath drum will be dealt with according to military regulations."

"yes."

At first, the soldiers were somewhat unhappy to see Qin Hao was so young, but seeing that he gave orders in a strict manner and seemed to know the military camp very well, they did not dare to neglect him. They quickly opened the gate of the military camp, left two people to guard it, and the other two hurried to notify the soldiers of each camp.

Qin Hao arrived at the parade ground first and sat on the commander's seat. This scene surprised many soldiers who hurried over and could not help but discuss it below.

"Didn't they say that the new commander summoned them? Why is there a kid sitting on it?"

"This kid is so delicate, can he lift a knife?"

"Whose family's son is this? He came here to ask for credit. He didn't even look at where we are. If something happens, this kid will probably piss his pants."

Qin Hao ignored the chaotic discussions below the stage, waited until the first drum stopped, and signaled the drummer to continue the second drum.

In this way, more and more soldiers gathered below the parade ground, and the discussion became louder and louder. Perhaps seeing that Qin Hao never stopped, these veterans became more unbridled, and some even whistled to express their disdain for Qin Hao.

When the drum sounded for the third time, Qin Hao suddenly walked to the front of the stage, used his domineering true energy, and shouted loudly using the pronunciation of tiger and leopard thunder sound.

"Shut up!"

Everyone only felt a strong airflow coming, and the flags planted around the parade ground were blown and rustled. Some weaker soldiers were directly shaken by the airflow.

In an instant, the entire parade ground was silent, and all the soldiers looked at the young man who looked a little immature on the stage with a shocked look.

"He is actually a ninth-rank warrior."

"Oh my goodness, this is probably the youngest ninth-rank warrior in my Qing Kingdom, right?"

"No wonder he was chosen to be our commander. The people above are not all old and confused."

The army has always been a place where the strong are respected, and this is even more so in the world of Joy of Life. The ranks of warriors are clear at a glance. Qin Hao doesn't even need to really take action. As long as he releases his true energy, people who have seen ninth-rank warriors will understand at a glance, which saves him a lot of trouble.

"I said shut up, do I need to repeat it again?" Qin Hao's sharp eyes swept through the soldiers under the stage, and this time, these old soldiers shut up obediently.

"Before this, someone told this commander that the Jingzhao Prefecture Bingma Division is a strong army in the entire Qing Kingdom."

Speaking of this, Qin Hao paused, and the soldiers under the stage straightened their chests, ready to accept Qin Hao's praise.

However, the next second, Qin Hao's face changed and he shouted sternly.

"But after coming here, I was greatly disappointed. Just relying on a bunch of you, you dare to call yourself a strong army? If the army of Qing was like you, Qing would have been crushed by the enemy long ago!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole parade ground suddenly became chaotic, and many soldiers and lieutenants stared at Qin Hao with indignant eyes.

Qin Hao sneered: "Why, do you think what I said is wrong? Did I blame you wrongly?"

"Just now, the soldiers who arrived at the parade ground at the sound of drums came out."

The soldiers under the stage looked at each other, and one-fifth of the soldiers stood out.

Qin Hao pointed at a few of them: "You stand on the stage."

The soldiers happily ran to the stage, but the next second, Qin Hao shouted: "Where is the law enforcement team?"

A line of soldiers ran out and ran to the stage.

"How to deal with those who falsely claim merits in military law?" Qin Hao asked coldly.

"Thirty strokes of the cane, and three days of public display." The soldiers of the law enforcement team answered in unison.

"What are you waiting for? Why don't you execute it?"

As soon as Qin Hao finished speaking, the soldiers were so scared that they collapsed on the stage. One of them struggled.

"I didn't take credit for it. I did arrive at the training ground before the drums stopped. The commander tortured me without asking why. I don't accept it."

The others quickly agreed. Their experiences also aroused the sympathy of many soldiers in the audience, who cried out for justice for them.

Qin Hao sneered: "Okay, then this commander will let you die with a clear conscience."

"You all said that you arrived before the drums stopped. Then tell me, who was with you when you first arrived?"

Several soldiers were stunned. The first person to argue said: "I was only concerned with lining up at the time and didn't remember the people around me."

"Humph, I expected you to argue like this. Since you don't remember, then this commander will help you recall."

After speaking, Qin Hao walked to the front of the stage and called a few more soldiers to the stage.

"You stand in front of him, you stand on his left, you stand on his right"

Several soldiers stood around the man obediently, and one of them suddenly exclaimed.

"Hey, I remember, Qian Laosan, you came to the parade ground after the third drum sounded just like us."

"I remember too, you were on my right at that time."

Qian Laosan's face turned pale when he heard this, and he collapsed to the ground, fainting from fear.

Qin Hao waved his hand, and the law enforcement team immediately tied Qian Laosan and others to the Xingtai, and hit them on their backs with thick wooden sticks.

This scene frightened the soldiers in the audience. In addition to their comrades being tortured, they were even more shocked that Qin Hao could remember everyone's position when they came, which was not only achieved by strong force.

After Qian Laosan and others finished their execution, Qin Hao stood in front of the stage again.

"Those who arrived at the parade ground before the second drum stops, step out."

This time, no one dared to cheat. Qian Laosan's few smart guys were still tied to pillars for public display. Half of the soldiers stepped out and stood aside.

"Those who have not arrived at the school grounds before the three-breath drum stops will collect their own batons and rosters. If they have not asked for leave, they will not be on duty. Those who have not yet arrived will be punished by one level."

Soon, screams rang out in the military camp, and along with Qin Hao's voice calling his name, the soldiers in the audience lowered their heads one by one, daring not to touch Qin Hao's eyes.

After the roll call, there were more than twenty people who had not asked for leave and were not in the camp. Among them were soldiers and generals. Qin Hao circled their names on the roster with a pen.

"I don't care what happened to you in the past. From today on, only military law will be taught in the military camp. If anyone violates military law, don't blame me for punishing him without teaching him."

"Those who arrived at the school grounds just after the two-breath drum stopped ran ten laps around the school grounds. The law enforcement team was keeping a close eye on them. If they missed one lap, they would not be allowed to eat."

This time, no one dared to discuss it anymore. Just looking at his methods, he was not easy to deal with.

After Qin Hao finished speaking, he raised the roster in his hand: "These people who have not arrived yet, I have many ways to deal with them."

Both soldiers and generals in the school grounds couldn't help but feel happy that they didn't sneak out today.

Of course, Qin Hao had already slapped him, and Qin Hao did not forget to give him a sweet date. After dismissing everyone, he went to the barracks kitchen.

"Steam some more steamed buns tonight, kill three pigs, and cook a pig-killing dish to reward the brothers."

The head cook asked cautiously: "Lord Commander, what is this butchered pig dish?"

“Where are the pigs?”

Soon, several pigs died quietly. Seeing Qin Hao clean up the pigs smoothly, everyone in the kitchen couldn't help but wonder how many pigs the man in front of him had killed before to become so proficient.

"Hurry up and help."

When the meal started, the soldiers in the military camp were attracted by the smell of meat and came to the kitchen one after another. When they found that Qin Hao was actually cooking for them, their eyes almost fell out of their eyes.

"Lord Commander, what are you doing?" A school captain approached cautiously.

Qin Hao patted him on the shoulder: "Now that we are in the army, we are all brothers Paoze. What's the big deal about cooking a meal for the brothers? We will inevitably eat and live together in the future."

"Don't be stunned. The time has come. Let's start dinner."

When the soldiers lined up, Qin Hao served them food one by one.

"Yu Hong, eat more, the steamed buns are enough."

"The commander actually knows my name?"

"Didn't I tell you during the roll call just now? I remember each of your names."

Yu Hong walked aside blankly carrying the rice bowl and kept muttering: "Your Excellency actually remembers me."

There are many soldiers like him. In the eyes of the generals, these little people are just tools for promotion and wealth. How can anyone remember their names?