Chapter 448 Emperor Yuanlong Ji Taichang

Emperor Yuanlong Ji Taichang, among all the emperors of the Zhou Dynasty, was not a revivalist, nor was he a foolish and weird person.

In summary, he can only be described in two words: mediocre.

During Ji Taichang's more than 60 years in office, the Zhou Dynasty did not have any special reforms, nor did it deteriorate too much. Everything was the same.

Although there was the rebellion of the Wenxiang Sect and rebellions in various places, the Zhou Dynasty has been like this for the past few hundred years, and it is not Ji Taichang's fault.

Moreover, this emperor did not make much trouble. He was not very fond of women. Although he liked to build buildings and gardens in the palace, he was not excessive.

Therefore, the presence of Emperor Ji Taichang has always been a little weak, as if he was just a symbol.

The only thing that impressed people about Ji Taichang was that he had a long life. He was over 80 years old, but now he looked like he was in his 50s or 60s and was in good health.

However, Han Zheng felt that Ji Taichang was not that simple.

The previous emperor passed away in his forties, and the crown prince's foundation was unstable, which led to the fight for the throne among the sons. It can be said that the fight was very fierce, and even many noble families participated in it, which was extremely bloody.

In the end, it was Ji Taichang, a prince who did not have much advantage, who stood out and ascended the throne. How could he be a simple person?

At this time, many civil and military officials stood up and reported some national and military information one by one, which were all things with little nutrition.

The Great Zhou was bloated and the grassroots officials were corrupt. Some things were a mess even if they were said well in the court.

Qi Zhangwu, who was standing aside, yawned while listening, and Han Zheng was also very bored.

After everyone had reported, Ji Taichang turned his eyes to Qi Zhangwu.

"It's rare for the Grand Commander to go to court today, but is there anything important to report?"

Ji Taichang had a smile on his lips, and his attitude towards Qi Zhangwu was obviously different from that towards other civil and military officials.

The Demon-Slaying Division is the foundation of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Anyone can betray the Great Zhou Dynasty, but the Demon-Slaying Division will not betray the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Moreover, the Demon-Slaying Division only obeys the orders of the emperor. Whoever sits on the throne, the Demon-Slaying Division will be loyal to him.

Now the person sitting on the throne is Ji Taichang, and he will certainly have absolute trust in Qi Zhangwu.

"The case of the arsenal a few days ago has been solved, and the lost weapons and armor have also been found, just outside the capital in Fuyun Mountain.

Han Zheng, the chief steward of the Jing'an Guard in the Thirteen Guards under my command, investigated all the way and finally found the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion.

Xu Gaoyuan, the Marquis of Dingyuan, committed suicide and took all the blame on himself before he died.

But I think there is a mastermind behind it. Whether to continue the investigation is up to you, Your Majesty."

As he said this, Qi Zhangwu handed over a memorial, which contained all the detailed details that Han Zheng had traced all the way.

Ji Taichang had a blank expression on his face, and asked the eunuch to take the memorial and read it slowly.

The whole hall was silent, and the civil and military officials looked at each other, thinking that something big was going to happen.

Those who could enter the court hall were all high-ranking officials of the Great Zhou, and they were all shrewd people.

Those weapons and armor were actually in Fuyun Mountain, so close to the capital, so it was self-evident what the person behind this wanted to do.

At this moment, Ji Taichang suddenly threw the memorial in his hand to the ground, and said angrily: "I am not dead yet! What are you going to do? Are you so anxious to pull me down from this dragon throne?

It seems that I am still too kind to you. Do you all think that I am tolerant and generous?"

Many civil and military officials present lowered their heads. They knew who Ji Taichang was scolding.

With a cold snort, Ji Taichang turned his gaze to Qi Zhangwu: "Grand Commander, this matter is fully entrusted to your Demon-Slaying Division to investigate. Whether it is civil and military officials or royal nobles, even officials from various provinces, they must cooperate!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Qi Zhangwu replied with a smile, he was waiting for Ji Taichang's words.

This case must involve some royal relatives and relatives, and it will be difficult to deal with it without the emperor's words.

Ji Taichang turned his gaze to Han Zheng again, and his expression eased.

"Is this young man who solved the armory case? I remember that there was no such person before the Thirteen Guards. Is this the young hero that the Grand Commander has just discovered?"

Qi Zhangwu nodded: "Han Zheng was just transferred from Shannan Road. Although he is young, he is capable and decisive, enough to take on the responsibility."

The position of the Demon-Slaying Division is not something that Qi Zhangwu can decide alone.

Only the Thirteen Guards and the Inspector General are the two departments that Qi Zhangwu can decide at will.

At the level of pacification and command, the emperor's consent is required.

So Qi Zhangwu brought Han Zheng to the court in order to make him familiar to the emperor, so that the emperor would know what merits he had when he was promoted in the future.

"Yes, whether it is the Demon-Slaying Division or the court, there should be more young people who are brave and enterprising.

The Grand Commander just appointed you as the chief steward of the Jing'an Guard, so I will not promote you.

How about this, I will grant you to practice in the Martial Saint Temple for one month."

Han Zheng immediately bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

Although Han Zheng did not know where the Martial Saint Temple was, the reward Ji Taichang said in public would definitely not be bad.

"Dismiss the court."

Ji Taichang waved his hand and turned to leave.

Facing those ministers, Ji Taichang's face was still a little ugly.

Because he knew that among the civil and military officials present, there were many who wished that he would die sooner.

He was already over eighty years old this year. Even if he could live longer, he could not exceed the limit of mortals under the luck of the dragon vein.

So many people had been secretly betting on other princes, waiting for his death so that they could take the throne.

Ji Taichang was alive, but he blocked the way for many people.

Han Zheng followed Qi Zhangwu out of the court and asked, "Grand Commander, what is the Martial Saint Temple?"

Qi Zhangwu said as he walked, "The Martial Saint Temple is just what it says. It is a temple dedicated to the Martial Saint Yu Jiucang.

However, that place was modified from the previous residence of Yu Jiucang, and there are many traces and marks left by Yu Jiucang when he comprehended the martial arts.

How to say this place, it is definitely not as good as the Tiangong Arsenal, because the Martial Saint Temple cannot obviously improve your cultivation.

But if you can comprehend a little bit of it, it will be enough for you to benefit from it for the rest of your life.

So whether you can gain something depends entirely on your own comprehension.

A month is long enough. If you have comprehension, you will naturally have it. If you don't have comprehension, it will be useless for you to stay there for a year.

Your Majesty This reward is quite generous. "

"Grand Commander, should I go to the Martial Saint Temple to practice first, or continue to investigate this case?"

Qi Zhangwu narrowed his eyes and said, "This case has been investigated to the end in the capital. The people responsible for smuggling weapons are Dingyuan Hou and his son. They are the confidants of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Once they die, this line will be completely cut off, so it is useless for you to continue investigating. If you want to make a breakthrough, you have to start from the outside.

The power of the person behind the scenes is definitely not small. Smuggling weapons is not counted. He even keeps people from the Blood Demon Sect. He is really looking for death!

You should go to the Martial Saint Temple to practice during this period. I will let the Demon-Slaying Division pay attention to the Blood Demon Sect and look for some clues from here. "

At the beginning, the Blood Demon Sect was first severely damaged by the Taoist sect Tianyi Sect, and then it was completely wiped out by the Demon-Slaying Division.

As a result, the person behind the scenes dared to keep the remnants of the Blood Demon Sect. Isn't this obviously making things difficult for the Demon-Slaying Division?

Just because of this, the Demon-Slaying Division will investigate it to the end.

Han Zheng had no tasks at hand for the time being, so he went directly to the Wusheng Temple to practice.

The Wusheng Temple is inside the imperial palace. At the beginning, the Great Zhou Taizu trusted Yu Jiucang very much, and even wanted to live next to Yu Jiucang to feel at ease.

The emperors of the later dynasties of the Great Zhou also showed great respect for Jiucang, and even came to the Wusheng Temple to worship their ancestors.