Liu Bao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He wiped the bean-sized beads of sweat on his forehead, and said, "These Eastern Japanese pirates are too cunning. The Eastern Japanese pirates have all been wiped out."

Ning Shizheng was overjoyed, and his whole body was much more energetic. He asked excitedly: "If I remember correctly, the commander of the Suzhou Guard should be Liu Qi, right?"

Liu Bao nodded. The location of the Suzhou Guard is in Wujiang County, and Liu Qi is the commander of the guard.

Ning Shizheng continued: "This Liu Qi used to be unobtrusive, but this time he gave me a big surprise! I want to reward him greatly."

Liu Bao: "Your Majesty, this victory in Suzhou has nothing to do with Commander Liu."

Ning Shizheng was puzzled and said, "Who else could it be if it wasn't Liu Qi? There is only one guard of him in the entire Suzhou Prefecture. I really can't think of anyone else who can wipe out more than 300 pirates."

Seeing that Ning Shizheng was in a good mood, Liu Bao suddenly felt that the big stone on his chest fell to the ground, so he said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you still have the foresight to foresee this calamity long ago."

Ning Shizheng was even more surprised: "This...what does this have to do with me?"

Liu Bao: "Does the Emperor still remember Xiao Yan?"

Ning Shizheng nodded: "Of course I remember that kid, didn't he go back to his hometown to collect corn? I even sent a team of people to protect him and the corn."

Liu Bao: "Your Majesty, it is because of your decree that Suzhou has achieved great victory!"

Ning Shizheng patted the table and said, "Could it be... Could it be the soldiers of the Masina team of Nancheng soldiers? Yes, it must be them, hahaha, I still have people who can be used under my command."

Liu Bao: "Your Majesty, Liu Bing's two hundred families have indeed made meritorious service."

Ning Shizheng: "Come here, bring some wine! I want to have a drink! Cough, cough... Hahaha, those court officials have been yelling all day long about the lack of elite soldiers in Daning, and the guards of the chief secretaries in the southeast. They are all idiots, and thousands of people are being chased by an Eastern Japanese pirate, which is a great shame."

Liu Bao: "This time the officers and men of Daning finally earned back their face for His Majesty."

Ning Shizheng: "Very well, who is the leader of these people? I want to promote him greatly, how about General Wuwei? No, I can simply designate him as the Grand Marshal of Conquering Wo, and guard the southeast for me. What do you think?"

Liu Bao shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, Xiao Yan is not too young. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to be the Grand Marshal of Conquering Japan at the age of 16. Besides, he has not yet obtained the honor of Jinshi, so the courtiers may have false opinions."

Ning Shizheng was stunned: "Liu Bao, isn't this the great achievement of my Nancheng soldier Ma Si? What does it have to do with this Xiao Yan?"

Liu Bao explained patiently: "Reporting to Your Majesty, according to what Liu Youcai, the nephew of Lao Nu..."

Ning Shizheng: "How did your grandnephew know?"

Liu Bao: "The old slave thought that Xiao Yan was a talent, so he let the ineffective Liu Youcai follow him to practice and practice."

Ning Shizheng: "Oh, that's what happened, you can continue talking!"

Next, Liu Bao narrated the general things——

The main content is how diligent Xiao Yan was in his imperial affairs after he returned to Zhaojiaji, and he also heard that pirates along the southeast coast often went ashore to plunder, and secretly set up traps in several important places in case of accidents.

At first everyone objected, thinking it was a waste of effort, but after Xiao Yan explained patiently again and again, everyone worked together and finally set up several traps.

Then, regardless of day or night, they set up secret sentries in the cornfields and important places along the lake, and always pay attention to various dangerous situations.

The hard work paid off, and finally on a dark and windy night of one month, the invasion of the East Japanese pirates with more than 300 people was successfully discovered and wiped out.

On Xiao Yan's side, only one person died and several people were injured.

Ning Shizheng was stunned. This situation was too shocking. In his opinion, Xiao Yan was just a frail scholar. How could he have such military talent and make such great achievements?

After a long time, Ning Shizheng stroked his beard lightly, took a deep breath and said, "This Xiao Yan is really my servant. He wiped out a group of Taihu bandits last time, and this time he wiped out a group of more than 300 bandits." My heart is very comforting to the human Eastern Japanese pirates!"

Liu Bao didn't give Xiao Yan credit directly, but said: "Your Majesty, it is Xiao Yan's duty to serve the imperial court..."

Ning Shizheng waved his hand and interrupted Liu Bao's words, "I have to think about what reward I should give him."

Liu Bao said again: "Your Majesty, will the courtiers have any objections? After all, Xiao Yan is too young and has not gained any fame. How about rewarding him with some gold, silver and jewelry?"

Ning Shizheng's temper has always been arbitrary, and the more the ministers objected, the more he wanted to do it. Liu Bao knew his temper well, so he deliberately said this, but Xiao Yan would have unexpected gains.

Sure enough, Ning Shizheng said: "What do those old stubborn people know? Although Xiao Yan is young, he has the ability to make great achievements. I have to reward him, and I want a big reward. Otherwise, it will not chill the hearts of all people in the world. I Isn't Daning going to mess up?"

Liu Bao was secretly delighted that his effect had been achieved, "Your Majesty is wise, the old slave congratulates His Majesty on receiving this important minister, long live long live Your Majesty! Long live long live Daning!"

Ning Shizheng: "Come here! Draft an order!"

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The next day, although Ning Shizheng was in a good mood, he was carried up to the top of the Meridian Gate. He was accompanied by the present prince Ning Yuanwen, the second prince Ning Yuanwu, and the fourth prince Ning Yuanwu. Yuan Bin, Eunuch Liu Bao, Supervisor of Rituals, Xue Song, a scholar of Huagaidian University and the chief assistant of the dynasty, Ma Shun, a scholar of Wenhuadian University, Liu Jinglong, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Shen Gongming, Minister of the Ministry of Households, Du Shiqi, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Fan Wenbin, Minister of the Ministry of War , Xue Mingyuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, Ji Liangchen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, etc.

Rows of soldiers in full armor stood neatly outside the Meridian Gate.

In front of these soldiers stood civil and military officials.

And the middlemost position is a big car covered by a curtain, and nothing can be seen on the car.

Liu Bao: "Your Majesty, can we start?"

Ning Shizheng nodded.

Liu Bao: "Start watching the ceremony!"

"Boom, boom, boom"

The huge drum sounded, one sound after another, and the previous sound did not fall behind, and the sound sounded again, setting off layer after layer of sound waves.

The impassioned sound of the drums gave people a sense of openness.

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