Datang: Activate the combat merit system at the beginning

Changan.

Li Er summoned several important ministers to discuss matters in the Lizheng Hall.

"I have received the memorial and battle report from Xizhou.

I, the sharp warrior of the Tang Dynasty, defeated the Xidajue army under Yilu's command, gained countless horses, cattle and sheep, and captured thousands of prisoners!

Yi Lu was even captured by our army! "

Sitting on the throne, Li Er said with a joyful expression on his face.

The ministers congratulated immediately.

Li Er waved his hand, but couldn't hide his complacency.

He signaled them to be quiet, and continued:
"This time, we conquered the Western Great Jue, and we, the Great Tang, have won a complete victory!

There is a small regret, Yi Lu tried to escape on the way back to Datang, but was killed by his old department. "

"Now, the former Khan of Yilu sent envoys to come to Chang'an to meet me and ask me to give a new Khan to govern Xidajue."

"At the same time, many small countries in the Western Regions also want to express their attachment to and surrender to the Great Tang. Their envoys are currently in Xizhou, waiting for my permission to enter Chang'an."

"In other words, with the defeat of the Great Jue of the Western Regions this time, the countries of the Western Regions dare not offend the Great Tang easily!"

"The prestige of my Tang Dynasty will last forever in the Western Regions!"

"This is due to His Majesty's great blessing!"

Changsun Wuji said with a smile.

"Although it is my great blessing, it is more due to the contributions of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Er smiled, and didn't mean to take credit for the soldiers.

"In the battle against Yilu, the one who deserves the most credit belongs to Wei Hao!"

Wei Hao?It's him again?

Some ministers were surprised.

"Wei Hao not only captured Yilu, but also conquered Kangding and Mimo kingdoms for my Tang Dynasty without a single soldier!"

Li Er continued.

"At the beginning, when Yi Lu led the army to attack Xizhou, it was also with the cooperation of Wei Hao and Guo Jing that they defeated Yi Lu and his troops!"

"Of course, all the defenders in Xizhou have contributed!"

Li Er changed his sitting position, looked at several important ministers, put away his smile, and became a little serious:

"Yours, I have a problem now, I want to discuss it with you, and let you answer it for me."

Several ministers immediately looked at Li Er with doubtful and expectant eyes.

"After Wei Hao was transferred to Xizhou, he made several great achievements, so he deserves to be promoted to a higher rank."

Li Er said calmly.

"What do you think, how should the imperial court reward Wei Hao?"

"Your Majesty, Wei Hao's title is now Duke of the County, and the minister thinks that he can be named Duke of the County!"

Changsun Wuji spoke first.

"As for his position, he can be promoted to the Protector of the Anxi Protectorate."

"Your Majesty, I also agree to designate Wei Hao as the Duke of the county, but his position needs to be considered at a long-term perspective."

Fang Xuanling followed closely.

"If Wei Hao is appointed as the Protector of the Anxi Protectorate, how will Guo Jing be arranged?"

"Your Majesty, what Duke Liang said is true!"

Wei Zheng also spoke out.

"After Guo Jing became the Protector of Anxi, he appeased the four towns of Anxi, worked hard, and won the support of the local people.

The countries in the Western Regions are also afraid of his reputation. If he is transferred away from the Anxi Protectorate, it may not be conducive to the governance of the Anxi Protectorate.

Wei Hao's qualifications are still inexperienced, and it would be difficult to convince the public if he was appointed as the Protector of the Anxi Protectorate. "

Li Er listened to their advice and became thoughtful.

"Your Majesty, Wei Hao deserves to be promoted for such a great service."

Changsun Wuji spoke again.

"I believe that Wei Hao can be promoted to a general and transferred back to Chang'an."

"Your Majesty, this minister agrees!"

Wei Zheng expressed his support for Changsun Wuji.

"Now that Wei Hao has made great achievements in battle, if he continues to serve as the deputy governor, I am worried that he will not accept Guo Jing's governance, which may cause dissatisfaction among the upper and lower officials.

Transfer back to Chang'an first, and then arrange another official position. "

Li Er nodded slightly thoughtfully.

"Your Majesty, Guo Jing has also made meritorious service, how should the imperial court reward him?"

Fang Xuanling hesitated for a moment, and said cautiously.

"Guo Jing... By the way, in the memorial submitted by Guo Jing, Wei Hao took the initiative to give the main credit."

Li Er thought about it, and said calmly.

"Guo Jing voluntarily admitted that when Yilu invaded Yizhou by attacking from the east and attacking the west, it was because Guo Jing underestimated the enemy and directly led the army to block the Western Dajue army that invaded Yizhou, which led to Tianshan City and Jiaohe City being attacked by the army led by Yilu .

Guo Jing expressed his apology and hoped that the court would allow him to offset his merits and demerits. "

"Guo Jing can take the initiative to admit his mistakes, which is really rare!" Fang Xuanling said.

After a pause, he continued, "Guo Jing successfully captured the two tribes of Chuyue and Chumi. This achievement cannot be denied!"

"Your Majesty, since this is the case, let Guo Jing's merits and demerits be offset, and order him to continue guarding the four towns of Anxi!"

Wei Zheng answered.

"En." Li Er nodded slightly.

……

Xizhou, Jiaohe City.

In the Anxi Dufu government office.

The court's decree was issued.

Order Wei Hao to escort the envoys of various countries and ministries to Chang'an.

As for Wei Hao's position, there will be other arrangements after returning to Chang'an.

Guo Jing led the generals and sent them out to the city gate.

"General Wei, Guo is really reluctant to be transferred back to Chang'an so soon!"

Guo Jing said with a sincere look.

I don't know if he is sincere or superficially polite.

"The last general will not give up!"

Wei Hao said politely with a smile on his face.

"During this time, we have been guarding Xizhou together with the Protectorate, and General Ling Mo has learned a lot!"

He still knows how to say polite words.

Guo Jing laughed:
"General Wei is extremely brave, and Guo is very fortunate to be able to work with General Wei!"

"To each other." Wei Hao chuckled.

"Guardian, don't stay here, there will be a period later!"

Then, Wei Hao cupped his hands.

"General Wei, we will meet later!"

Guo Jing bowed his hand in return.

Therefore, Wei Hao took Lei Wu, Dongfang Ze, Feng Shishi and others to escort the envoys towards Chang'an.

Guo Jing looked at Wei Hao and the others who were going away, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Although he admired Wei Hao's bravery, staying in Xizhou would only restrain him and make him always on guard.

Now that Wei Hao has left, Guo Jing can breathe a sigh of relief.

"Guardian, the imperial court transferred Wei Hao back to Chang'an, but didn't transfer you back to Chang'an. Why does the guardian seem very happy instead?"

A confidant next to Guo Jing asked curiously in a quiet voice.

Guo Jing glanced at the man and said in a low voice:
"What's the benefit of being transferred back to Chang'an?"

"On the surface, it seems that being transferred back to Chang'an is a promotion, but we generals can only guard the imperial city when we return to Chang'an."

"If you stay in Xizhou, you can get more."

"Here, I can have the status and power of dominating one side.

It is much better to be supported by the people here than to work in Chang'an! "

The confidant nodded as if understanding, and then said with a flattering smile:
"The protector is wise!"

Guo Jing smiled proudly.

But he secretly said in his heart, these are secondary, what I really want is that here, I can get the money and beauties I want.

And these money and beauties are impossible to have after returning to Chang'an.

As the saying goes, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away!

In the future, without Wei Hao holding him back, he can achieve more.

"Before the Protectorate took the initiative to ask the court to let you offset your merits and demerits, and give the main credit to Wei Hao, what is the real purpose?"

The confidant couldn't help but said again.

Guo Jing nodded meaningfully and said nothing.