Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 476 clear rewards and punishments
"The compensation will be based on the number of years in the army and the military exploits and contributions made. The basic setting is 1000 taels of silver per year. The military exploits and contributions made will be quantified, and the compensation will be based on the principle of higher rather than lower..."

Lu Hao thought for a while and gave a simple standard.

To be honest, each soldier is given 1000 taels of silver per year. This compensation is very high, and there will also be separate rewards for soldiers who have made military exploits and contributions. Therefore, many soldiers are willing to take the money and leave and return home in glory.

As for these soldiers, after they return, they can join the ranks of the Minister of Industry and continue to make money. Why not?

"As for the fallen soldiers, if the pension has been paid, a part of the money will be allocated every year to provide living subsidies to the families of the fallen soldiers, 300 taels for a family of three, 500 taels for a family of five, and so on, for at least ten years. Under special circumstances, it can be extended to 20 years.”

Lu Hao continued to add.

"The Prime Minister is sympathetic to the fallen soldiers, and I kowtow to you on their behalf!"

Xuanyuan Dingyuan was so excited that he burst into tears. He immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Lu Hao to thank him.

"Master Xuanyuan, please rise! The soldiers have fought for the empire for many years. The empire will not forget them, let alone their true nature!"

Lu Hao's words were impactful and moved everyone.

With such a good prime minister, it is no wonder that all the civil and military officials are willing to support him as emperor.

"Old minister, I would like to thank the Prime Minister again for your kindness!"

Xuanyuan Dingyuan kowtowed again and expressed his sincere thanks.

"Master Xu, how are you dealing with those corrupt officials?"

Lu Hao looked at Xu Liting, the Minister of Civil Affairs.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, some of the corrupt officials have been dealt with. According to the Prime Minister's wishes, anyone with more than 1000 million taels of silver will be sentenced to death!"

"As for other officials, as long as they are willing to hand over the embezzled money or pay enough fines, they can be exempted from guilt and will never be hired in this life..."

Xu Liting reported loudly.

"Punishing corrupt officials is the foundation of the empire's official administration. Only when officials are honest can they do practical things for the people. The official department must work hard in this regard..."

"As for the money recovered and the fines paid, all the money will be returned to the treasury of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the treasury will give a 20.00% return to the Ministry of Personnel as anti-corruption funds, which you can freely use..."

Lu Hao said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, Prime Minister. The Ministry of Civil Affairs will definitely step up anti-corruption efforts and punish more corrupt officials!"

Xu Liting said loudly.

"In addition, the assessment and reward mechanisms for officials must also be strengthened. Local officials with outstanding achievements can be given written commendations and monetary rewards, and rewards and punishments must be clear."

Lu Hao gave final instructions.

"The subordinate understands!"

Xu Liting responded quickly.

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Until noon, the court meeting ended, the civil and military officials left, and Lu Hao returned to Lu Mansion.

Nalan Xiuting and Xia Wei now live in Lu Mansion, and Shen Yiyi will occasionally visit their two sisters.

Lu Hao thought about talking to the two beauties and planned to arrange a place in the harem for them.

When the two beauties saw Lu Hao coming back, they threw themselves into his arms at the same time, their faces full of resentment, like two little resentful women.

Lu Hao hugged each other and comforted the two of them, and then mentioned the matter of status.

"What? You want to ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor?"

The two beauties were shocked.

"Yes, all officials, both civil and military, are willing to support me in ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor, creating a new era!"

Lu Hao responded with a smile.

"If you become the emperor, then we sisters..."

Nalan Xiuting had a sad face and hesitated to speak.

"You sisters, I will naturally give you a title, and you will all be my wives from now on." Lu Hao chuckled.

"But by then, you will have three thousand beauties in your harem, and I'm afraid we sisters will have been forgotten for a long time."

Xia Wei was obviously a little unhappy.

"How could it be? You are the wife who was hired by the Prime Minister personally and will be married soon. Xiu Ting is the fiancée of the Prime Minister's childhood sweetheart. You are the closest people to the Prime Minister."

Lu Hao comforted with a smile.

"Anyway, I don't care. You have to marry me to get started. Otherwise, I would rather not marry."

Xia Wei insisted.

"Of course there is no problem with this. On the day when the prime minister ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor, he will enthrone a queen, four concubines, and several concubines. As for the 27th wife and the 81st concubine, we will talk about it later."

Lu Hao readily agreed.

Anyway, marrying one is still a marriage, but marrying ten is not a marriage. Since I want to marry the queen, I can marry all the beauties by the way.

However, Lu Hao knew that his identity was different and the woman he needed was also different.

Another option is to use marriage to truly grasp the power behind these ladies.

For example, behind Dong Xiaowan are Dong Bifang and Dong Xiaojun, and behind Xuanyuan Lingyu are Xuanyuan Dingyuan and Xuanyuan Hongzhi.

Just like Princess Ashi Shanmei, Lu Hao also has a very obvious purpose.

Xia Wei's father is the master of Jintao Pavilion. The last time Pei Yong searched for pirates' gold and silver jewelry, he asked Jintao Pavilion to be responsible for the auction.

There is naturally a lot of oil and water here, and it can be regarded as Lu Hao taking care of Xia Wei's family business.

Realistically speaking, only Nalan Xiuting, his childhood sweetheart and fiancée, had no background behind her. However, Xiuting and he had the purest relationship, so Lu Hao would naturally not abandon her.

"Master Prime Minister, what title are you going to give our sisters?"

Xia Wei asked.

"One of the nine concubines, Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan... are all available, it's up to you to choose."

Lu Hao responded with a smile.

"If I can't become a noble concubine, I will at least be the first of the nine concubines, Empress Zhaoyi!"

Xia Wei put forward her own opinion.

"This is no problem at all. Then Xiu Ting... is Zhao Rong."

Lu Hao looked at Nalan Xiuting and said with a smile.

In the emperor's harem, there is usually one queen, as the head wife, and four ladies, who are usually named noble concubines, Shu concubines, De concubines, and Xian concubines.

The remaining nine concubines include Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan, Xiuyi, Xiurong, Xiuyuan, Chongyi, Chongrong and Chongyuan.

The 27th generation of women includes nine people each including Jieyu, Meiren, and Cairen, and the 81 imperial women include 27 Baolin, Yunv, and Cainv.

Therefore, one can imagine how huge the emperor's harem was.

Although there are many beauties who like Lu Hao, beauties who can be titled must have a clean family background and not be criticized by others.

For example, it is impossible for Lu Hao to bring the four oirans of Baihua House into the palace. Even if he would not dislike them, they would still be questioned by the outside world.

The two beauties occupied a good position, so they did not make it too difficult for Lu Hao. They also specially prepared good wine and food to serve Lu Hao well.

After drinking and eating, the two beauties had a good understanding and brought Lu Hao into the room. Xia Wei was shy and wanted to leave.

"Weiwei, you said you wanted to serve the truth, where else do you want to go?"

Lu Hao suddenly grabbed her hand.

"Master Xiang, please let Sister Xiuting serve you. She hasn't come to visit you yet..."

Xia Wei was extremely shy and said reservedly.

(End of this chapter)