That's how things were, Zhao Xi was busy with his own affairs, while everyone in the imperial court was enjoying the spectacle.

  It's just like this military camp is his own private affair... It really is, putting aside the imperial surname Zhao, and just from the perspective of the East Palace Guard, this is equivalent to the Crown Prince's personal troops, which is also the Crown Prince's private army.

  The crown prince... is the crown prince of the country. After tossing back and forth for half a day, it's still impossible to distinguish between the affairs of the crown prince and the affairs of the imperial court. Anyway, Father is often scolded, all with one excuse: officials have no private matters.

  As for the Crown Prince... Zhao Xi also understood that when it was beneficial to the imperial court, officials would say: The state's crown prince has no personal affairs.

  It doesn't matter, some things are like water that can't be poured out and stones that can't be removed.

  "Xī ér, rǔ gòu zhì zhè bān wù shì yòu wéi hé?"

  Translation: "Xi'er, why did you buy such things again?"

  The queen looked at Liu Yi's pile of tattered rags, worn-out brocade and silk... somewhat puzzled as to what Zhao Xi was going to do with them.

  "This is trash! Liu Yi's face was also bitter. The majestic inner courtyard, the imperial kitchen manager, the inner courtyard's big buyer, these days have been cleaning up these broken toys that even the lower class people don't use."

  Of course, there are also new goods such as oilcloth and hemp cloth... Are these bought from the inner court?

  "Your Majesty, I have my own plan."

  Alright, this sentence again. It seems like Xi'er has always said that she's never disappointed anyone before.

  As a result, the idle people in the palace had another thing to do, which was to dismantle these broken things. The master said that the more fragmented they were dismantled, the better.

  Don't worry about no one doing it, His Highness has rewards. So, there are no idle people in the inner courtyard.

  Although these things are tattered, Zhao Xi ordered Liu Yi to wash them all clean and boil them in hot water... The princess said this could kill the virus and prevent illness.

  Although people don't understand it, looking at the relatively clean junk, thinking about Your Highness's generous reward, no one refuses this job.

  Those who can enter the palace are all female Reds who have passed the test. Originally, it was construction, now it is destruction. After all, they are familiar with how these things were formed, so it's easy to dismantle them.

  Zhao Xi didn't even have time to say what he wanted to do with these things, and had to go accompany Pang Ji chatting again. He also made an appointment with the Imperial City Supervisor, and after returning from Director Pang's place, he was going to make a trip to the Directorate of Construction.

  Alas... it feels like this prince is even busier than when he was the town mayor. With such a tight schedule, even Zhao Xi himself sometimes can't keep up.

  Time is running out, the chaos in the camp has kept Zhao Xi busy to the point where his feet can't touch the ground, even Tong Nang scolds him for not taking care of the East Palace.

  But there was no way around it, Zhao Xi had to get all the work ready before the autumn conscription.

  This time going to Jiangsu province is not because of the camp construction, the camp renovation has already started.

  The campsite is very large, and the imperial court still gives face in this regard, which also leaves Zhao Xi with room for planning.

  He divided the entire camp into three blocks: military zone, living quarters and workshop area...

  To make the East Palace Guards' camp a true model, there is still much to discuss with the imperial court.

  "Your Highness seems distracted today, is something on your mind?"

  I was waiting for this sentence. What's the point of being distracted? In Zhao Xi's heart, he had long understood that when doing something, he should focus on it, and if his mind is elsewhere, nothing can be done well.

  Pang Ji is a government official, which means he has access to the imperial court. There are some things that can be done by spreading rumors and testing the waters.

  Although Chu Jun has been determined, due to Zhao Xi's age issue, he has not yet reached the time to listen to politics. He has had too little contact with the officials in the imperial court and cannot understand what they are thinking now.

  Zhao Xi wanted to make some demands, but wasn't sure, so he had to try to sound out Mr. first.

  "Sir, the students know they are wrong. It's just that the chaotic situation in the school grounds made it impossible for them to focus, and I hope you can forgive us."

  Directly asking for something will never get it. Zhao Xi understands this.

  So he doesn't say it's difficult, but that there are mistakes. He casually explains the reasons and also shows a sincere attitude.

  "Your Highness, the difficulties in the imperial court are indeed real. Your military training program also needs to be reformed. At the same time, the imperial court thinks that the remaining funds for the inner palace are not being used for the country's benefit, which is somewhat excessive."

  Yeah, this is indeed a sincere remark. Even Zhao Xi felt that it was inappropriate to play tricks on this teacher...

  "Sir, I am not worried for myself, but for the tens of thousands who will follow."

  "Ten thousand times no! Your Highness, this matter is absolutely impermissible. The East Palace Guard has six rates and eleven compilations, which is the imperial court's established theory, and it is absolutely impermissible to raise any further doubts!"

  Pang Ji was stunned. Your Highness won't be asking to increase the number of guards because of the renovation of the inner courtyard using the imperial funds, will you? This is no small matter, and the imperial court that had just calmed down would be in an uproar again.

  This... okay, first have an excessive requirement, then lower the standard yourself, so it's relatively easy to achieve the goal.

  Isn't it a bit gloomy?

  "Sir, how can you say such a thing? The memorial on the establishment of the Eastern Palace Guard was written by me, and I certainly did not go back on my words. To speak is to act, this is the teaching concept that sir teaches his students, how can students do contradictory things?"

  Also, Your Highness is not an official, and it seems that he has never heard of a prince doing things repeatedly.

  Pang Ji also calmed down. From their conversation over this period of time, he had already become very clear that the Crown Prince was a stubborn and practical person who didn't care about trivial matters, and would even use any means necessary to achieve his goals... In their conversations, he could always capture some characteristics of his temperament.

  "Your Highness is worried about tens of thousands of people..."

  "Sir, according to the old rules of our country, military families are not allowed to accompany them on their postings. This situation has also led to soldiers being distracted from training and worrying about the survival of their families."

  "This is also the root cause of why soldiers are now engaged in menial tasks and not doing their proper jobs. To provide for one's family, it is a matter of course, but naturally contradicts with military duties."

  "What students worry about is how to make their families self-sufficient and not drag down the soldiers' duties."

  These words are half true and half false. From what can be seen now, Zhao Xi's words are absolutely factual. But from a long-term perspective, this involves the national system...

  "Is there a good plan?"

  "Sir, students have been wandering for many days due to the reform of the camp... Now that the border is peaceful and military preparations are reduced, the people in charge of the construction site are idle."

  Therefore, students think that they can select some artisans and workshops from the Donggong Guards' camp to teach their families to engage in labor and become self-sufficient.

  "This matter can be discussed, you may convey..."

  Pang Jigang wanted Zhao Xi to deliver the memorial, but suddenly realized that it was impossible for the Crown Prince to deliver the memorial. He didn't know who to give it to and couldn't present it in court...

  The current prince is really awkward when it comes to doing things.

  "This matter can be discussed. Let's wait for the registration and discussion with the officials."

  It's done! Zhao Xi had already arranged everything in the camp workshop a few days ago, and even the master craftsman who was in charge of the construction had agreed, just waiting for today.

  Pang Ji returned from the school, all the way carefully thinking about this matter, and repeatedly recalling the whole process, didn't feel anything, but the words of the prince were indeed true, with sufficient reason, in the camp reform, the imperial court had indeed set up a hurdle.

  It's still okay for this matter.

  As expected by Zhao Xi, the imperial court did not take the craftsmen seriously, but Zhao Xi understood the significance of these few craftsmen.

  It's better to lay a solid foundation by yourself rather than wasting time on something that may not work out.