Chapter 894: Have you ever gotten married?
As a military officer, he could offer no good advice except loyalty to the emperor.
Zhang Zhao clasped his fists to show his loyalty, "I am willing to share the emperor's worries."
Xiao Yao was very satisfied with the young and promising Zhang Zhao, who had the demeanor of a general. "I called you here today because I have a mission for you."
Zhang Zhao was stunned. The emperor had long ago placed him from the Dark Guard Camp to the Imperial Guard, and then promoted him up again. It must be all for today!
"I will devote my life to this cause until my death!" Zhang Zhao said with a fist clasped.
"it is good."
Then, Xiao Yao said that she would set up a special department to deal with those old, smelly and stubborn ones.
Zhang Zhao understood that politics could never be achieved by just reasoning!
Even the retired emperor ascended to the throne through iron-blooded tactics!
Today, under the rule of their Empress, the country seems strong, but there are still many old thieves who are unwilling to obey. They must fully implement the decrees and provide women with a good living environment. Persuasion alone will not do.
Zhang Zhao stole a glance at the emperor, then knelt on the ground, "I am fortunate that the emperor values and trains me. I am willing to go through fire and water for the emperor without hesitation."
When she heard Zhang Zhao say this, she understood what her father had taught her: how important it was to insert death squads and secret guards into important positions.
This time, Xiao Yao held Zhang Zhao's wrist with her white hand and helped him up personally. "Okay, I knew it. You are the ones I can rely on and trust!"
Zhang Zhao felt the slightly warm palm of the emperor's hand, and his heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably. He simply couldn't believe it.
This time, she didn't just support him in vain, but actually held his hand!
If Jian Wu knew...
Zhang Zhao nodded, his eyes full of loyalty, "I will definitely live up to the emperor's trust."
After a pause, Zhang Zhao continued, "However, since the emperor wants me to be the commander of the Jinyiwei in public, then the person in secret..."
Xiao Yao thought about it and decided not to expose Jian Yi yet.
Zhang Zhao saw that the emperor did not want to use Jianyi, a good sword, so he thought of Jianwu, who was in the same boat with him, and said, "Why doesn't the emperor call Jianwu back? He is the most capable person besides Jianyi!"
Xiao Yao waved her hand, "No, I have already sent Jian Wu to protect my brother."
His Royal Highness Prince Chen is a martial arts master, why does he need Jian Wu's protection?
It seems that Jianwu's hope of returning to serve the emperor is slim, so Zhang Zhao naturally doesn't want to mention it again.
"You should withdraw now. Starting tomorrow, we will start selecting a location for the government office and setting up a secret prison. It must be more stable than the prison in the sky!"
"Yes, I will fulfill my mission."
Zhang Zhao clasped his fists and stepped back.
He walked out of the imperial study, looked up and saw Xie Yunchu, "Thank you, Sir." The emperor had already instructed that when seeing Xie Yunchu, he had to call him Sir.
Xie Yunchu's eyes swept over Zhang Zhao. His brows were firm and he walked with the air of a military commander. This Deputy Governor Zhang who was suddenly promoted was really good-looking.
Xie Yunchu smiled and asked, "How old is Deputy Commander Zhang this year?"
"Your Excellency, I am twenty-four this year."
"Are you getting married?"
"Never."
"Have you ever been married?"
Zhang Zhao clenched his fists, and before he even raised his head and stood up, he felt that the question Xie Yunchu asked was too strange. Could he be...
"My lord, I am still unmarried." Since they used to be secret guards, they naturally would not get married unless their master gave the permission.
Now, as the emperor's official subject, even if he wants to get married, he needs the emperor's approval.
What's more -
He and Jianwu have never thought about getting married in their lives!
Xie Yunchu looked at Zhang Zhao and felt that although this man was older than him, he had a sense of maturity and stability.
He didn't know if he was idle or not. "Among my distant relatives, there is a beautiful girl who is still unmarried. Sir Zhang, are you interested in meeting her?"
Zhang Zhao's heart sank. As expected, Xie Yunchu was doubting him.
However, Zhang Zhao stood out from the secret guards, and he was not someone who would be easily defeated by a few words. He smiled slightly and said politely, "Thank you for your care, sir. However, my marriage still needs the decision of the emperor."
Others didn't know, but Xie Yunchu knew that he was promoted by the emperor, so there was no need to hide it.
Xie Yunchu smiled slightly, "Well, Master Zhang, take care."
"Goodbye."
After Zhang Zhao left.
Seeing that Xie Yunchu had no intention of entering the imperial study, Tang An said, "Master Xie, are you still going in?"
Xie Yunchu glanced at Tang An and asked, "Has the emperor summoned Zhang Zhao often recently?"
Uh, this...
Tang An told the truth, "He has been summoned several times. The emperor has been under a lot of pressure recently."
How could Xie Yunchu not know that A Yao was under a lot of pressure!
Even in her dreams she was angry with that bunch of old ministers and about all the big and small things in the memorials!
But there is a limit to what he can do.
Every day, he visited the grassroots in Beijing and encountered all kinds of strange problems. Although their people increased publicity efforts, very few women were taken seriously by their families or parents!
This time, the autumn examination is approaching, as long as the girls from the National Women's Prison can break out of the siege, perhaps the urgent problem will be solved!
"I understand." Xie Yunchu responded and walked into the imperial study.
At this time, Xie Ying was sitting in front of the dragon table, his eyes closed, leaning back in the chair and rubbing his temples.
Xie Yunchu walked in quietly, and it was not until he reached the dragon table that Xiao Yao opened her eyes. She glanced at him, then closed her tired eyes again.
Xie Yunchu walked over and took over her hand to gently massage her. After a long time, Xiao Yao held Xie Yunchu's hand and said, "It's okay."
"not enough."
Xie Yunchu said with a smile, and then rubbed her shoulders. In fact, he felt that there were other ways to help her relieve stress.
However, seeing how exhausted she looked, he was afraid that if he said it out loud, A-Yao would think that his mind was filled with only that matter.
"What do you want to talk to me about?" Xiao Yao asked.
"No, I just came to see you."
"I'm fine, but there are too many uncivilized and stubborn people!"
Xie Yunchu responded softly, "For thousands of years, there have been few women who have come out since ancient times. Now that you want to reform, it's normal for them to panic and not adapt."
"panic?"
Xiao Yao looked at Xie Yunchu and couldn't help but wonder if this word was too exaggerated?
"There are too many customs against women in the folks. They think..." Xie Yunchu paused. When did he have any concerns in front of A Yao? He smiled and said bluntly, "There are too many bad customs against women in the folks. They think that women are not good and clean. Women are not allowed to participate in many large-scale activities, clan activities, and temple activities. This idea is deeply rooted."
"That's what bothers me too!" Xiao Yao frowned and said, "If women are not clean, then why do they marry? It will be more auspicious for the family if they don't marry!"
"Sister is right." Xie Yunchu agreed while massaging her, just to make her feel better.