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"Rest assured, Your Highness, I still have a good grasp of the military. Most of the generals are still loyal to you."

Su Zheting bowed.

Li Chen shook his head and said, "Senior officers may mostly be on your side, but what about those mid-level officers"

"To know, whether it's the six major departments of the military or civilian officials, or local government offices, the real people who get things done are the middle-level officials. They act as a bridge between the superiors and subordinates."

If too many mid-level officers defect, the high-ranking generals are sidelined, and all the soldiers below follow the mid-level officers, then their existence would be meaningless.

"Therefore, we cannot be careless and should still take precautions."

Su Zhen'ting said in a deep voice, "I will find a way to change the guards, and those who are not loyal enough will be transferred from their original posts."

This is a way.

Li Chen added, "Zhao Xuanji has been deeply involved in court politics for so many years. Although his relationship with the military has always been like fire and water, it's not certain that he hasn't placed pawns in some important positions. Controlling the capital, you don't need a lot of people, ten thousand would be enough, even if it were elite soldiers, seven or eight thousand could completely control it, this is not difficult."

"The military defenses in the capital region, all units, large and small, must ensure safety."

Su Zhenning nodded and said, "I understand."

As they were speaking, word came that officials from the Ministry of Works had arrived.

Su Zhentig saw that someone had requested an audience and wanted to withdraw, but he was pulled back by Li Chen.

"This is a treasure I made just for you. Stay here and let's look at it together."

Li Chen let out a hearty laugh, his mood surprisingly light.

Soon, Guan Zhiwei led Song Yingxing into the Hall of Studying Government.

"Wei chen Guan Zhi Wei, cai shi dian xia." Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

"Little Song Yingxing, pays respects to Your Highness for a thousand years."

"No need for gifts."

Li Chen waved his hand and looked at the thing Song Yingxing was holding, smiling, "Did you finish making the fire guns I asked you to modify"

Song Yingxing said excitedly: "Reporting to Your Highness, with Your Highness's guidance, after several trials upon returning, I have finally completed a fire gun that meets the requirements. I would like to ask Your Highness to review it."

"Great!"

Li Chen took the fire gun presented by Song Yingxing. Looking at the pitch-black, unimpressive but already possessing the rudiments of a modern weapon, Li Chen was in high spirits.

But Su Zhen'ting beside him didn't seem to mind.

As the descendant of a god of war, Su Zhen'ting was no stranger to firearms.

But in his eyes, this thing was mediocre at best. Its rate of fire was incredibly slow, to the point of being ridiculous. It would be more useful to train a couple more archers than to bother with this weapon; it was purely for show and utterly impractical.

Li Chen saw Su Zhetong's expression and knew what he was thinking. He smiled and said, "General Su, don't underestimate this fire gun. It has been modified. As long as it is used properly, the prairie cavalry who once swept across the world will be sent to the trash heap."

Su Zhenning smiled and paid a couple of compliments.

But looking at him, it seemed he was entirely doing this to save face for Li Chen...

Li Chen's skills, Su Zhen Ting had witnessed and was impressed.

But let's just say, making weapons for war No thanks.

Su Zhen Ting even thought Li Chen was becoming rather frivolous. With the current political climate so tense and crucial, the Crown Prince was still indulging in such games.

After all, they're young.

Su Zhen Ting shook his head, pondering whether to advise the prince, putting his mind on bringing down Zhao Xuanji instead.

"This palace knows you don't believe it, come, this palace will take you to test it out."

After Li Chen finished speaking, he led his people out of the Xizheng Hall.ly and said, "You're about to enter the house, haven't the mamas in General's Mansion taught you how to serve your future husband Hurry up."Su Jinpa still wanted to refuse, but seeing Li Chen's calm f...