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Chapter 442: Recruitment increased to 5

Pei Zhujin smiled at Qiao Jianer and said, "Miss Qiao, you're going to see the Emperor. You can't wear this outfit."

Qiao Jianer seemed to be thinking about something.

Pei Shijiu arrived soon, followed by several maids, holding boxes of various sizes in their hands.

Pei Shijiu gestured for the maid to open the largest box. Inside was a smoky-colored palace dress made of the finest silk, delicate and lustrous. The hem of the dress was embroidered with gold thread and meandered to the ground. Peonies were in full bloom on the skirt, and the belt around the waist was woven with peacock purple pearls, each pearl was glistening and shiny. The overall look was elegant, luxurious, and grand.

"This is a palace dress made according to the size of the portrait. It should fit." Pei Zhujin said.

"Little girl, please don't grow another inch taller, otherwise you won't be able to wear it." Pei Shijiu joked.

I didn't expect them to be so well prepared. Qiao Jianer had never thought of this.

She was very touched: "Thank you."

"Thank you for nothing. Don't say that word again." Pei Shijiu stuffed the box into her arms: "Go change quickly. They still need to make a hairstyle for you."

He then ordered the other servants, "Go and prepare the carriage for the palace."

Qiao Jian'er changed into the palace dress first. When the maids saw her, their eyes flashed with surprise. They looked at each other and then praised her.

"The county lady is already beautiful, and she would be amazing if she dressed up nicely."

"The county lady has a calm temperament, which actually makes her look more serious than the palace dress."

What they said were all true, not to flatter Qiao Jian'er. In this capital city, there are several princesses and princesses, and countless noble ladies.

Qiao Jianer also felt that it fit her well. Although the hem was a little long, it was like flowing clouds and very comfortable.

After walking a few times to get used to it, your feet will be able to avoid the hem of the skirt and avoid tripping.

Then she sat in front of the mirror and let the maids do her makeup.

Two quarters of an hour passed, half an hour passed, an hour passed—

It's not healed yet.

Qiao Jian'er finally understood why Pei Zhujin asked her to have a good rest first and go tomorrow.

Just dressing up takes a long time and she is tired too.

Fortunately, we arrived in Beijing in the morning, so we still had plenty of time.

The maids combed her hair into a lily bun, which looked lively and graceful, and had a strong aura.

She also put on heavy makeup. Just when she thought they were going to make her look like a matchmaker with rosy cheeks and white face, but when she finished, she found that it was actually very natural and elegant.

Well, her eyebrows are darker, her eyes are bigger, and her nose is higher, as if she was born like this.

When I think about it, this is the capital, it really is different.

Qiao Lian'er walked out of the room slowly, and something flashed in Pei Shijiu's eyes.

"Little girl, you act like a lady very well." He covered his mouth and laughed.

"Little brother, Miss Qiao doesn't have to be a lady." Pei Zhujin said with a smile.

"Well, that's right."

The carriage stopped in front of the yard and went out along a wide road.

Qiao Jianer lifted the curtain of the carriage, and the bustling scene on the street was so dazzling that it was beyond her reach.

The imperial city is right in the center of the capital, not far from the main street.

The security outside the palace gate was so tight and solemn that it made people's breathing become tense for no reason.

After looking at the talisman of County Lord Qiao Jianer, the guard went in to report.

"Miss Qiao, it is you who needs to see the emperor. We are waiting for you outside, and there are palace servants inside to lead the way." Pei Zhujin said.

The relevant etiquette had been explained on the way here, and Qiao Jianer remembered it all.

After a while, a eunuch who looked more qualified came out with a whisk in his hand. After greeting the three people, the eunuch said to Qiao Jianer, "Please come in, County Lady. You've arrived at the right time. The Emperor has just finished reviewing the memorial."

Qiao Lian'er followed the eunuch and passed through the wide square. She lowered her brows and eyes and did not look around.

But out of the corner of his eye, he could still see golden palaces connected to each other, stretching endlessly, with carved beams and painted buildings, magnificent and luxurious, showing the supreme respect and solemnity.

This is the core of power of the Daze Kingdom and also the place with the heaviest smell of blood. Countless battles have taken place here, countless torrents have surged, and countless heads have fallen here.

As Qiao Jian'er stepped onto the long white jade steps, she could feel the deathly aura surrounding her squeezing her body. She couldn't help but breathe softly, not wanting to disturb those resentful souls.

"Please wait a moment, my lady. I will go in and make an announcement."

When they got outside the hall, the old eunuch said.

Qiao Lian'er was waiting at the side of the gate, still with her eyes lowered. She could glimpse the hall supported by huge red pillars, on which were coiled golden dragons and dancing phoenixes of the sky, with an aura that could swallow mountains and rivers.

The old eunuch seemed to whisper a few words inside, then came out again.

Seeing Qiao Lian'er behaved so well, without even raising her eyelids, it was rare to see this girl, who came from a peasant family, and it was her first time in the capital, and she was meeting the emperor, and she was only thirteen years old, yet she was so steady and calm, with an attitude full of respect and humility, and not stage-fright.

"County Lady, please come in."

Qiao Jian'er followed him into the hall and caught a glimpse of the emperor sitting upright on the gilded throne, looking down upon the world with a sense of oppression emanating from his body.

She knelt and saluted: "Your humble servant Qiao Jian'er pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."

From the moment she entered the palace, the emperor had been observing silently.

She is just a country girl, but she has such talent and bearing. Coming to such a place, she is also dignified and generous. It is not simple.

"You are Qiao Jian'er, who used ten formations to help the Daze Nation achieve a great victory in this battle against the Northern Sai Tribal Alliance."

"I have only contributed my humble efforts. Our victory is mainly due to the wise decisions of the Emperor and the bravery of the soldiers. My contribution is only a small part."

The emperor nodded slightly.

"I grant you the original fiefdom of Qingfeng. You have the right to recruit soldiers. According to regulations, the county lady can only recruit 3,000 soldiers, but you understand military tactics and formations. I want you to recruit 5,000 soldiers and train a powerful formation army. If there is a call in the future, I hope you will make more military achievements."

"The troops stationed in Qingfengyuan have already withdrawn. You have a ready-made camp and training ground available. In Qingfengyuan, the people live and work in peace and contentment, agricultural production is thriving, and annual tax revenue can be guaranteed."

Qiao Jianer thought that her home was in Datian Village, but it was a bit unrealistic to train and control soldiers.

"The soldiers' salaries and fodder are provided by the imperial court. You don't have to worry about that. All expenses should be reported directly to me without going through other government offices."

"If you need assistance, just tell me and I will assign it to you."

Qiao Jian'er understood that the emperor wanted her to train an army that was loyal to the emperor and good at formations, so he did not allow others to interfere.

For her, this is an opportunity, an honor, and a challenge.

Moreover, she had no choice but to do so, as this was the emperor's order.

"I, your humble servant, shall do my utmost to serve the Emperor."

When she left the palace, Qiao Jian'er was followed by a group of eunuchs, each holding a box of the same size, which was a reward from the emperor.