After Wu Meiniang left, Xi Junmaichi took Qin Shubao, Su Dingfang, Cheng Zhijie, Li Junxian, and Gao Kan and others into the palace.

These people are all key figures in charge of the imperial city's troops. Qin Shubao is in charge of the main force of the Northern Imperial Army and is in charge of Xuanwu Gate; Xi Jun buys the guards and hundreds of cavalry to guard the inner palace; Su Dingfang leads the left guard to guard the Zhuque Gate and controls the left and right Wuhou Guards, and the rest are Cheng Zhijie, Li Junxian and Gao Kan also lead their troops to guard the key places in the palace.

"I will pay homage to Your Majesty." Several people entered the hall together and leaned over to worship Li Ke, who was sitting in the upper head in the hall.

Li Ke raised his hand and said, "The generals are here, there is no need to be too polite. Please sit down quickly."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The few people responded and each scattered and sat down at His Highness.

Several of them were all long-time generals in the army and the key figures in charge of the Northern Yamen, but they were also divided into high and low. Before Li Ke ascended the throne, the one who was most respected was Cheng Zhijie. However, after Li Ke ascended the throne, he became Li Ke's master of art and the new Taibao Qin Shubao. As for Su Dingfang and Xi Junmai were Li Ke's confidants, his qualifications were all lower than their generation.

Qin Shubao sat down on Li Ke's right hand, which was absolutely undisputed. After all, Qin Shubao was the Taishangfu, who was the first-rank official. Although he was in a low position, he was worthy of his honor. However, after Qin Shubao sat on Li Ke's right hand, Cheng Zhijie's actions made others embarrassed.

Cheng Zhijie was the founding country's first supreme. He was the leader in the army, whether it was his merits and prestige, or he was ranked above Su Dingfang. He was the second seat as usual and sat down in the first position on Li Ke's left hand. However, Cheng Zhijie was not like this. Cheng Zhijie actually walked to Qin Shubao's hand and sat down by himself.

This immediately stumped Su Dingfang. If it were the ability to command troops or the weight in Li Ke's heart, Su Dingfang would definitely be higher than Cheng Zhijie, but the imperial court was not ranked according to this. If it was based on the ranking of the court, Su Dingfang would be ranked third, which is where Cheng Zhijie was sitting now. Cheng Zhijie was still above Su Dingfang, so he should sit opposite Qin Shubao.

Su Dingfang is Li Ke's confidant general and has a great talent. Su Dingfang has been in great momentum in recent years. When Li Jing withdrew from the court, the military is very interested in being on par with Li Ji. But this is probably the next few years. At present, Su Dingfang's ranking is slightly lower than Cheng Zhijie. Su Dingfang has always been low-key in his actions and will not cross over without authorization based on Li Ke's favor.

Cheng Zhijie suddenly sat down like this, which also disrupted Su Dingfang's original plan. Fortunately, Su Dingfang was quite anxious. Seeing this, Su Dingfang did not sit on the top of the left, but sat opposite Cheng Zhijie and left the position on Li Ke's left.

Seeing this, Li Ke smiled and said, "Why is General Cheng? Isn't this a difficult situation for those who are behind Dingfang?"

Cheng Zhijie replied: "The last general relies on his early years to be worthy of his size, and Meng Xianhuang and Your Majesty were not abandoned and were appointed as the Supreme Minister. However, there are still some self-knowledgements in the Ming Dynasty. Dingfang is above the last general, and he should also be above the last general, regardless of his merits and talents."

Li Ke looked at Cheng Zhijie's actions and listened to Cheng Zhijie's words, and also knew what Cheng Zhijie meant.

Although Cheng Zhijie was a military official, he looked careless, but he was familiar with human nature and was even better than many civil officials. He did this not because of his honesty, but because of his own thinking.

There are only three reasons for Cheng Zhijie doing this: First, Li Ke ascended the throne, Su Dingfang was Li Ke's confidant, Su Dingfang had the ability and military achievements, and Su Dingfang was in full swing now, so it was just a matter of time, and a very short time issue. Cheng Zhijie did this to give way to the backwards and make friends with Su Dingfang;

Secondly, Li Ke ascended the throne, and it was the time to promote his own people. Although Cheng Zhijie had no other intentions towards Li Ke, he was an old minister of the late emperor. Cheng Zhijie was willing to live under Li Ke in front of Li Ke, and was showing kindness to Li Ke and showing weakness;

Third, it is also the main reason why Cheng Zhijie did this, that is, to test Li Ke and Li Ke's attitude towards him, the confidant of the late emperor. If Li Ke treats him well, Cheng Zhijie will naturally continue to stay in the Northern Yai. If Li Ke seems to be alienated from him, then he will find an opportunity to transfer to the Southern Yai or the Outer Town.

In fact, Li Ke still needs to use it even if he can use it. First of all, Cheng Zhijie is a smart person, and is loyal to Li Ke and knows how to advance and retreat. It is best to stay with him like this kind of person; secondly, Cheng Zhijie is a person of the previous emperor, and Li Ke keeps it and value Cheng Zhijie can also make the old ministers feel at ease.

Li Ke said to Cheng Zhijie: "The General is an important minister of the country. His father entrusts his life to him. His father also mentioned the General with me more than once during his lifetime. He has many praises. I admire the General very much. Today's seat is specially set up for the General, so don't refuse the General."

Li Ke said, and even gave Qin Shubao a wink.

Qin Shubao knew what Li Ke meant, and Qin Shubao also said, "Your Majesty believes in you very much, so don't get angry with that stubborn donkey again. Just sit there."

Qin Shubao said, and even set up Cheng Zhijie and pushed him to the next seat.

Although Qin Shubao was over 50 years old, he was also the most powerful general at that time. His strength was not something Cheng Zhijie could stop him. Cheng Zhijie was raised by Qin Shubao and dragged him to the next seat to sit down.

Cheng Zhijie was pressed on the next table by Qin Shubao. Although he looked a little panicked on his face, he was also secretly happy. Li Ke did this at least to show that Li Ke still had the intention of relying on him.

Cheng Zhijie then bowed and said, "I will be disrespectful to you in this way."

After Cheng Zhijie settled down, the rest of the people also sat down one after another, and Li Ke also expressed the purpose of the imperial edict and the others coming here.

"Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, especially since I ascended the throne, the establishment of the Northern Imperial Army has been in chaos, and I believe everyone can see it." Li Ke went straight in and said his purpose.

Cheng Zhijie was the general of Zuo Tun Guard, so he was in charge of the army of Zuoxiang Tun Camp in Beiya. He and Zhang Shigui, the general of the left guard of the border state who asked him to send him out a few days ago, had many conflicts and overlaps in his duties and powers, and he was deeply troubled.

Cheng Zhijie said: "What Your Majesty said is that this problem has indeed been around for a long time. The emperor mentioned this matter with the last emperor, but he has not started to rectify it."

Li Ke said: "That's right, so I'm asking you to come here for this matter. I want to reorganize the Northern Imperial Army and establish a detailed system so that the inner palace can be stable without making any mistakes."

Cheng Zhijie was also a reward for his favor and bowed to Li Ke, "Your Majesty, please give me instructions. The last general should act according to his order."

Li Ke nodded and said, "I want to follow the system of the Southern Yai, and I will also form the Northern Yai into the Four Guards, reorganize the Northern Yai imperial guards, and then divide them into the left and right Yulin guards, the left and right Longwu guards, and each sets up a general to command the Northern Yai. The Northern Yai four guards should compare the school's official positions and ranks as compared to the Southern Yai, and they are on it. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Shubao asked, "It is indeed necessary to rectify the Northern Yaman, and the generals also thought it was imperative, but they didn't know if they wanted to discuss this matter with the prime minister?"

Li Ke thought for a while and shook his head and said, "No need, the prime minister can control the Southern Yai. I will make a decision with the generals about the Northern Yai."
Chapter completed!