The Red Mansions

Chapter 1110 Emperor Chongping: ...You have ulterior motives, where are the guards of Jinyi Mansion? (Please give me a monthly ticket!)

Kunning Palace is brightly lit, as bright as day.

The octagonal glazed palace lanterns moved with the wind under the eaves of the corridor, creating circles of light and shadow that varied in size and size.

In the palace, the Luohan bed was covered with soft mattresses. The Queen Song, who was wearing a vermilion skirt and a majestic bun, was talking to Concubine Duanrong.

After autumn, the weather is getting colder, and the beauty is no longer as light as her summer clothes. There is a hairpin in her hair like clouds, and jasper jade earrings in her ears, which shine brightly under the lights.

"Your Majesty has arrived." The high-pitched voice of the eunuch waiting outside the door came, causing the two beauties in the palace to stand up and look at each other.

Emperor Chongping stepped into the palace, stared at Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong, smiled and called, "Zitong, Concubine Rong."

Empress Song hurriedly greeted her, a calm smile appeared on her snow-skinned face, and she said softly: "I just said that I was planning to invite your Majesty to come over for dinner."

Concubine Duanrong also came forward and saluted, and a clear and sweet voice sounded, "I have seen your Majesty."

Emperor Chongping sat down, waved his hand, and said in greeting: "Zitong, Concubine Rong, please take a seat. It's getting late now, so it's time to pass on the dinner."

"Your Majesty, I have just given the order." Empress Song said softly, looking at the middle-aged emperor with her beautiful eyes, and said: "Your Majesty, your complexion has really become better and better in the past half month."

Emperor Chongping smiled and said warmly: "It's true that people are happy when things happen. There are less things to worry about in the northwest, and the border is peaceful."

Empress Song said softly: "Your Majesty, this is the best. Work less on state affairs and take good care of yourself."

Emperor Chongping nodded, picked up the tea cup, and took a sip.

While the couple was talking, an eunuch outside the palace stepped over the high threshold, entered the palace, bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei has sent an urgent military message."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongping's expression changed slightly, he put down the chopsticks in his hands and said urgently: "Dai Quan, bring it over and let me see."

It can be said that when Emperor Chongping heard the words "Wei Guogong", he almost formed a conditioned reflex.

This is Jia Heng’s second memorial after more than half a month.

The smile on Queen Song's face also faded a little, and there was a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes.

The little fox handed over military reports and memorials again?

Dai Quan bowed and left, took the secret box from the eunuch's hand, turned around and said, "Your Majesty, there is something in the box."

With that said, he reached out to open the box and handed over the military reports and memorials inside.

Emperor Chongping took over the military reports and memorials. Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch of the Sixth Palace, held up the candlestick and the orange candlelight came close to watch with Emperor Chongping.

Emperor Chongping first picked up the military newspaper and read it. Under his thin and loose eyebrows, his eyes flickered, and his thin and dark face gradually showed an excited look.

Queen Song and Concubine Duanrong on the side quickly put down their chopsticks, their beautiful eyes sparkling, and they looked at Emperor Chongping expectantly.

"Your Majesty, what do you say?" Queen Song's red lips parted slightly and she called softly.

Emperor Chongping put down the military report, his face was excited, and his tone was trembling with excitement, and he said: "Zitong, Ziyu won a victory in Hami City. Ziyu defeated the [-] elites of the Junggar tribe and annihilated more than [-] enemy bandits again. , killed Wen Chun, the son of Junggar Khan Baturhun, and others. Junggar was defeated, the Seven Guards of Guanxi were as safe as a rock, and Ziyu won another great victory in the northwest."

Sure enough, he knew that Ziyu would not let him down, so what about the Junggar tribe?Just follow in the footsteps of Heshuote Mongolia!

Nearly 6 to [-] people were defeated at the hands of Zi Yu. If He Shuote is added in, after Zi Yu's expedition, all the barbarians in the northwest were wiped out.

Ziyu, this is his minister of Zhuguo.

Empress Song's eyebrows were raised, with surprise in her beautiful eyes, and she said, "Ziyu won another great victory in Northern Xinjiang?"

The beauty's voice was melodious and melodious, and because she was expressing her joy, a hint of indescribable maturity and beauty appeared in the corners of her eyebrows and eyes that combined the charm of beauty and motherhood.

Concubine Duanrong on the side also had a happy look on her beautiful face, and said softly: "Your Majesty, did Ziyu win another battle in the northwest?"

This was an unknown number of times. Her son-in-law was fighting in the northwest, and the good news never stopped.

"Yes, from now on, in the [-]nd year of Junggar, they will not be able to invade our Han border again." Emperor Chongping said with emotion on his face, then picked up the memorial and began to read it attentively.

The memorial written by Jia Heng mainly mentioned the management of the Seven Guards of Guanxi and the subsequent return of the class teacher to the court.

Emperor Chongping gently closed the memorial and said happily: "Ziyu mentioned in the memorial that he can return to the capital with his teacher."

"Then the war in the northwest will be over." Empress Song said softly, her gorgeous face glowing as bright as the clouds.

Is the little fox going to take a class?

It’s just that I don’t know how I’m doing lately, or how much credit I’ve made...

Emperor Chongping sighed and said loudly: "Since the beginning of spring, the imperial court has been involved in many wars from the northern Xinjiang to the northwest, spending an unknown amount of money on food. Ziyu once mentioned in his memorial that if we go deep into the Western Regions, Once the war drags on for a long time and the Jurchens raise their own troops again, we, the big man, will be in danger of being attacked on many sides and being overwhelmed."

I have to say that it is a bit regretful that I was unable to defeat Junggar in one go and regain the Western Regions.

Empress Song thought for a while and said softly: "Your Majesty, it is good to withdraw the troops this way. I feel that this war has been going on for almost a year. The danger of swords and soldiers makes everyone uneasy."

Emperor Chongping nodded and said warmly: "Zitong, you and Concubine Rong have a talk first. I will go and summon the cabinet and the minister of military aircraft to discuss the withdrawal of troops."

After the class teacher returns to Beijing, there are still the most difficult issues to deal with, such as pensions for fallen soldiers and rewards for relevant generals.

How to award Ziyu's title?
First-class Duke?The merit of opening up new territory and expanding the territory is a little underappreciated, but the merit of the county king is the founding of the country, and it is far from enough.

In fact, the titles of county kings are often awarded based on accumulated merits. In other words, there are some undefined levels between dukes and kings.

Under the willow-shaped eyebrows of Empress Song, her phoenix eyes, as moist as water, surged with soft waves, and she said softly: "Then your Majesty, go and get busy."

After Emperor Chongping left, Concubine Duanrong's cold and jade face had a bright smile, like flowers and trees and piles of snow. She could not hide the joy in her voice and said: "Sister, Ziyu has won another great victory this time. This time the northwest should be completely pacified. ”

Because of this beauty's joy, the aura of the iceberg and snow lotus that used to be cold and beautiful has faded slightly, and her cold voice has become a little more tactful, seeming to have a little more playfulness of a little girl.

Empress Song smiled and said: "I told you from the beginning, when Xianning marries Ziyu, he has found his beloved. Looking at the big men, how can anyone be so provocative? It was only at the founding of the People's Republic of China that there were such handsome men in the world. .”

This little fox, maybe it would have been better if Yan'er had allowed him to marry him?
Xianning also sent Yan'er to the south, but he didn't know what he had in mind.

Concubine Duanrong nodded her head, her face bright and beautiful, and said softly: "It's just that I came back this time, and I don't know how I got the reward."

Empress Song said softly: "Don't worry, sister, Your Majesty is well aware of this."

This time his meritorious service is definitely more than enough to be promoted to a first-class Duke, but it is still a bit difficult to repay the merit, and I don’t know what can be done to compensate for the rest.

At this moment, as Kunning Palace was filled with a jubilant atmosphere, the news of Jia Heng's victory gradually spread in the palace garden, and the Supreme Emperor in Chonghua Palace also heard the news.

The Supreme Emperor put down the trembling writing brush in his hand, closed the "Pros and Losses of Longzhi's Administration" and said, "I just heard someone say that the northwest has won another battle. Jia Ziyu defeated Junggar in Hami?"

As his body grows older, this old emperor seems to want to leave some political legacy to this world.

"That's what happened." Empress Dowager Feng held a bowl of egg custard, handed it over, and said, "Use some first."

The Supreme Emperor can no longer eat cold food and can only eat some egg custard and gruel recently.

Thinking appeared on the old face of the Supreme Emperor, he took the egg custard and said: "This great victory in the northwest, the annihilation of the Heshuote and Junggar tribes, and the recovery of the Seven Guards of Guanxi, will be difficult for Jia Heng."

You don’t need to think about it to know how difficult it is to lead a defeated army to regroup and then turn defeat into victory. What kind of turning the tide is this?
Empress Dowager Feng said: "I don't know how to reward my achievements now. That child has made a lot of achievements in the past few years. Now he is less than [-] years old and is already a third-class Duke."

The Supreme Emperor thought for a while and said: "After all, the prince is almost interested in recovering the Seven Guards of Kansai, but the first-class Duke is still a little lenient."

Empress Dowager Feng said softly: "We are all a family, and we can't say that we are not deserving of our merits. When we have accumulated enough merits, we can just make them the county kings."

"Yes, we are a family after all." The Supreme Emperor said with emotion.

The Supreme Emperor asked again: "Li'er has been in the south for so long, why hasn't she come back yet?"

"Originally, I sent a letter to come back, but isn't there another war in the northwest? The national treasury is empty, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been subsidizing it. Li'er is helping to raise money in the south. Not long ago, the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the south sent hundreds more Ten thousand taels of silver support the war on the front line." Empress Dowager Feng said softly.

As he said this, he glanced at the Supreme Emperor and said, "It is said that the money was obtained from the salt affairs, weaving bureau, and maritime trade."

The Supreme Emperor nodded and said: "Opening up the sea for trade and prospering maritime trade can be a source of wealth."

There is no mention of the Salt Service and the Weaving Bureau, because both were previously small treasuries that the emperor had access to at will.

Empress Dowager Feng said: "I heard that the boy from the Jia family came up with the idea of ​​opening up the sea."

The Supreme Emperor nodded and said with emotion: "This Jia Heng is really a great talent in the country. If I had been at that time, I would have betrothed my daughter to him even if I had no choice but to marry him."

Empress Dowager Feng said: "Okay, the egg custard is cold, let's eat it first and then talk."

The Supreme Emperor didn't say anything else. He took the egg custard and started eating it.

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Not mentioning the conversation between the Supreme Emperor and Empress Dowager Feng in the Chonghua Palace, but talking about the Hanyuan Palace and the inner study room——

It was dusk outside the hall, and the rain on the eaves was like a curtain. A little light came out from the wooden windows. There were people of different heights in the hall, all of them were high-ranking officials of the Han Dynasty wearing scarlet robes and jade belts.

The chief assistant of the cabinet Han Huang, the Minister of Household Affairs Qi Kun, and the minister of military aircraft Shi Jieli were in the first group. In addition, the officials of the Six Departments, the General Xian of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Minister of Dali Temple were not far away, because the internal supervisors summoned had already been roughly Reported the news of the great victory in the northwest.

Therefore, all the officials in the palace knew that Jia Heng, the Duke of Wei, had won another great victory in the northwest, but the specific results were not known.

All the court officials whispered about Jia Heng's victory in the northwest.

"After this battle, the Northwest War should be over."

"It's hard to say. Doesn't it mean that we want to recover the Western Region?"

"If the imperial court continues to fight like this, the treasury will soon be exhausted."

At this moment, Han Huang was listening to the whispers of the courtiers around him, his eyes were slightly lowered, and his face was dark and unclear. In other words, the chief minister of the cabinet had begun to feel numb.

Since Jia Heng led his troops to the northwest, there have been almost one good news after another, which is dizzying.

Unlike the Prince of Nan'an and Liu Fang and others who made small achievements and reported them to the court when they conquered the west, Jia Heng's every achievement was a major achievement, either wiping out tens of thousands of enemies or capturing enemy captive chiefs alive. Jishenjing had just been quiet for a while when the news of victory came from the front line again.

Such distinguished ministers who are good at fighting are like Wang Jian of Qin, Wei Huo of Han, and Li Jing of Tang. They are invincible in every attack.

Describe it in four words, as stable as an old dog!

Not only Han Huang had this view, but also the academicians, civil servants and generals in Shenjing City gradually reached a consensus.

Qi Kun, the Minister of Household Affairs, was standing not far away. Under his thick black eyebrows, his eyes were uncertain, and he was also a little sentimental.

Duke Wei was unrivaled in war.

He has a deep understanding of the hardships of the Ministry of Revenue during this period. During the two or three national wars, the Ministry of Revenue has long been unable to make ends meet. If it were not for the subsidies from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, customs and salt tax, this battlefield would not be able to sustain itself.

I was originally worried that the war would drag on for too long, but it turned out that I was overly worried.

Then think of the man who planned to build the customs and rectify the salt law. Such a person, with both civil and military skills, is really a talented person with great experience in the world.If coupled with his military talents, it is no wonder that some people in the capital say that the Duke of Wei is beyond the capabilities of a human minister.

This is the latest public opinion in the capital that wants to put Jia Heng in danger and death. It exaggerates Jia Heng's abilities and compares him with Cao Cao and those who tried to usurp the throne in the history of Qing Dynasty. Sima Yi, Liu Yu, Xiao Daocheng and others compared each other to achieve the purpose of alienating the monarch and his ministers.

But because Jia Heng's age, qualifications, and prestige are not that high, this statement has not yet formed the mainstream of public opinion.

As for the Liubu Hall official, his expression was incomprehensible, and he also had some feelings in his heart.

Pang Shilang, the Minister of Punishment, and Cen Weishan, both had unattractive faces.

As the two people who originally criticized Jia Heng for sending troops and insisted on returning to the army, they originally had some hope, but now they are completely hopeless.

Zhao Mo frowned and sighed in his heart.

The Duke of Wei actually won another war with Junggar. After this battle, the grace of the Holy Family will become even more unshakable.

In fact, as time passed, the Han Dynasty gradually became accustomed to it, and there was no doubt about Jia Heng's outstanding military talent.

In other words, I didn’t have many doubts at first, but I was just worried that all the credit in the world would be lost to Weiguo Gongzong, and it would be difficult to control the situation in the future.

Qin Ye was behind Zhao Yi, Minister of Industry, with the same joyful look on his wrinkled old face.

"Your Majesty has arrived!" Just when the officials in the palace had different thoughts, the high-pitched voice of the eunuch came from outside, causing all the courtiers with different thoughts to change their minds.

Emperor Chongping, accompanied by Dai Quan and others, hurriedly approached, with a look of joy on his face.

"I have seen your Majesty, long live my emperor," the officials in the palace said in unison.

Emperor Chongping said: "You are exempt from courtesy."

With that said, surrounded by a group of eunuchs, he came to the royal chair and sat down.

Emperor Chongping glanced at all the courtiers and said loudly: "The purpose of summoning the ministers, the eunuch should have said it just now. Jia Ziyu once again defeated the Junggar tribe in Hami, annihilating 4 to [-] enemies in one battle. Junggar Khan Batur Hui fled in panic, and the Han army defeated Junggar so much that Hami and the Seven Guards of Guanxi no longer had any enemies waiting for them."

"Dai Quan, pass the victory report and memorial to the ministers below to see." Emperor Chongping said happily.

Dai Quan responded softly, then picked up the military report and memorial and handed it to the civil and military ministers below.

The civil and military officials present below took the military reports and memorials and began to circulate them.

Emperor Chongping looked at the faces of the courtiers below, his eyes flickered, and a thought came to his mind.

How many of these courtiers are loyal and upright ministers who can plan important events?

In his opinion, most of them are selfish and limited by their own interests.

The courtiers below circulated the good news, with different expressions on their faces.

After the ministers circulated the good news, the excitement on Emperor Chongping's face gradually faded, and he said: "Jia Ziyu mentioned in his memorial that the Junggar Mongols were no longer able to advance westward, and asked the court to select a day to return to the capital. What do you think? "

The ministers in front of them were worried about going militarily and wasting money and people. Ziyu, who was on the front line, had already considered this and asked for help in time.

For a while, the ministers in the palace did not come out to speak.

Yao Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, held up an ivory and jade wat in his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I think this is the commander of the army returning to the capital. Since the Duke of Wei has invited me, I think it is okay to lead the troops back to the capital to calm the hearts of the people."

Qi Kun, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, also followed closely behind and went out to report: "Your Majesty, since the war in the northwest has calmed down, we can issue an order for the Weiguo Gongbanshi to return to the capital."

"My minister seconded the proposal."

The ministers in the palace spoke one after another.

Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "It seems that all the ministers have no doubts about the teacher. The cabinet has drafted an edict and ordered Duke Wei to choose a day to teach the teacher."

"I respectfully obey the imperial edict." Han Huang held an ivory and jade wat and said with cupped hands.

At this point, the Northwest War came to an end.

Emperor Chongping looked at the courtiers below and said: "Since the 16th year of Chongping, the war in Northern Xinjiang has begun. For nearly a year, the imperial court has invested countless manpower and material resources. Although there was a big defeat in the middle, the two national wars before and after were all Victory, the Duke of Wei went to war and traveled north and south. It can be said that he worked hard and made great achievements. The generals in the Beijing camp did not avoid hardships and dangers and served with their lives."

When the officials in the palace heard this, they felt a little emotional. This war had been going on for almost a year and it was finally over.

Emperor Chongping said: "The Ministry of Household Affairs, prepare money and food, and provide pensions and relief to the generals and soldiers who died in the king's affairs. Especially the soldiers who followed Yan Ye, the prince of Nan'an County, to Qinghai to sacrifice their lives to serve the country. We must also provide pensions and relief."

Qi Kun held an ivory jade wat, cupped his hands and said, "I obey the order."

Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment and said: "The Ministry of Rites, in charge of relevant officials, collects the deeds of relevant generals and schools, and casts monuments to record the events, in order to commemorate the loyal generals who sacrificed their lives and praise their achievements."

Han Huang's face turned solemn, he cupped his hands and said, "My minister obeys the order."

Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment and said: "The rest is about the promotion of Duke Wei to the nobility. I am determined to promote him to the nobility? What do you think?"

The courtiers below were shocked when they heard this.

Duke Wei is... going to be promoted to nobility again?

Cen Weishan cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think that Duke Wei was granted the title of Duke after the battle in Northern Xinjiang, and he was also married to the emperor's daughter. The emperor's favor is so great and the reward is so great. It is inevitable that he will be promoted to a noble title as a reward for his merits. He breeds laziness and arrogance, and has the ambition to go beyond the rules, and the humble ministers think that they should discuss it in the long term."

When the ministers in the palace heard this, they were all shocked.

Is it okay to call it lazy, arrogant or arrogant?What is the ambition to overstep the rules?
It has to be said that the insidiousness of the literati is most vividly displayed at this moment.

Emperor Chongping looked gloomy, his eyes fell on Cen Weishan, and asked: "Are you saying that Jia Ziyu has different aspirations?"

"We are just here to protect and encourage you." Cen Weishan knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, Jia Ziyu cannot give up military power for a long time. We are afraid that Tai Ah will back him up and the events of Xin Mang and Yang Sui will happen again, which will endanger the country. !”

"Is it preservation, admonishment, or jealous suppression and exclusion?" Emperor Chongping's face turned livid. Without waiting for Cen Weishan to defend himself, he angrily said, "Is it to alienate the emperor and his ministers with ulterior motives? Where are the guards of the Jinyi Mansion?"

"Here we are." Several guards in brocade robes wearing flying fish uniforms and embroidered spring knives came from outside the palace, clasping their fists.

"Take him to the imperial prison and interrogate him for his crime." Emperor Chongping said coldly.

Cen Weishan's face was pale, but his mind was shaken for a moment. He suddenly raised his head, his eyes were very firm, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, the loyalty of a humble minister to the emperor can be revealed by the sun and the moon. Your Majesty, Duke Wei is not capable of serving as a minister. If a person is treacherous but loyal, if he holds on to military power for a long time, it will be a disaster for the country, and the Holy One has to guard against it!"

At this moment, the expressions of the courtiers in the palace had already changed, and they were greatly shaken by Cen Weishan's words.

Can this be said on the table?

It's probably the little assistant's shocked eyes when he hears: "Why is it so expensive? It's been this price for so many years...reflect on yourself, has your salary increased? Have you worked well over the years?"

Although the person concerned is just a thin veil of justice for the group that has long used rhetoric like "a monthly income of [-] is equal to a monthly income of [-], and a monthly income of less than [-] is equal to a disability", if the subject limit of "your boyfriend" is replaced, maybe the Jimei people will Like like crazy.

Han Huang closed his eyes slightly, his face twitched, and he sighed mentally.

Zhao Mo's brows twitched, his lips twitched, and his expression was as cold as ice.

Qi Kun frowned and his eyes flickered.

Pang Shilang's face paused slightly, and he thought to himself, Mr. Cen is really tough and aggressive. This is not a lie. Such words will bear great risks.

In fact, the reason why Cen Weishan spoke so fiercely was precisely because Jia Heng's political prestige expanded sharply after the Northwest War, coupled with his new law and order to suppress the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, which naturally triggered the backlash of the old bureaucracy.

This backlash, if we use the theory of luck to explain it, is that the luck golden dragon of the Chen Han Dynasty felt a trace of blue and purple kingly energy, and a feeling of disgust and vigilance arose spontaneously.

The golden dragon in the red and white Qi Luck Heavenly Pillar opened its golden eyes, and Qi Lun was fascinated, and reminded Emperor Chongping through the words of Cen Weishan.

Well, the above is pure nonsense.

Emperor Chongping was furious and said in a cold voice: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty has treated military officers and generals favorably, and the hereditary kings have ignored them. It is a rare crime! The eight princes of the country have all been supported by generous salaries, and they have shown respect to the heirs of meritorious officials. Throughout the history of Qing Dynasty, Could it be that the rabbit is dead and the dog is cooked, as is the case in this dynasty?"

The ministers in the palace looked slightly shocked when they heard this.

"If there are really those who have secret ambitions and seek to usurp the throne, they will be abandoned by both humans and gods, and the world will punish them! If you are jealous and slandered just because your colleagues are outstanding, how can I control the civil and military forces and rule the world peacefully? Such heart-breaking words and divisive words can confuse people's hearts and bring trouble to the imperial court!" Emperor Chongping said coldly.

His mother reminded him the day before yesterday that mistrust between kings and ministers is the beginning of disaster.

"Holy Saint, Holy Ming." All the ministers in the palace knelt down and said after listening to Emperor Chongping's holy instructions.

But Cen Weishan knelt down, his whole body was cold, and he was too scared to face it.

Emperor Chongping seemed to be still angry, with a cold look in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Cen Weishan alienated the emperor and his ministers with heart-wrenching words, harmed the country and the people, destroyed all the writings since his birth, was exiled to Yunnan, confiscated by the army, and will never be used."

Hearing this, Cen Weishan said anxiously: "Your Majesty, I am a humble minister..."

If he was just sent to prison, he could endure it, but at worst he would have a chance to recover in the future.

Chen Han adopted the codes of the Han and Tang Dynasties and combined them with the system of the Song and Ming Dynasties. Naturally, there was a punishment of "destroying all the writings since birth", but it was not commonly used.

Han Huang and Zhao Mo were startled and opened their mouths, but after all, they did not want to provoke the furious emperor.

Fortunately, Yan Zhijian's admonishment at Cen Wei Mountain had already planted a thorn in the emperor's heart.

Zhao Mo thought.

Or maybe it gave rise to a heroic feeling, "Sir, please die!"

It can be said that Cen Weishan's straightforward admonishment almost hit the deepest hidden worries in Emperor Chongping's heart that had not yet brewed.

That is, after Emperor Chongping vomited blood and fainted, and his dragon body deteriorated, he did have a hidden worry about the future of the government deep in his heart!
Perhaps the princes seized the throne, perhaps the Song family intervened in politics, perhaps even Jia Heng was too capable and became a powerful official from then on, with Jia's son-in-law replacing Chen Weng...

And Emperor Chongping's collective execution just now is more like a political consensus-seeking, or a subconscious imperial maneuver.

When Jia Heng returns and hears about this incident, he will probably form a kind of moral shackles and conscience constraints.

Of course, I will also be filled with fear, tears of gratitude, and my heart and brains will be wiped out in return.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Military merit is rewarded. The imperial court has its own rules. Meritorious service should be rewarded, and mistakes must be punished. Since you have achieved military merit, you should be rewarded with merit and titles." Yao Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, pondered for a moment and said: "Wei Wei. I think I can reward him for his merits by promoting him to the rank of Duke of Weiguo."

Zhao Mo frowned and did not answer.

It is impossible to be named a county king for this meritorious service. Even if he is a first-class prince, he will not be granted the title of county king if he has further merits.

The officials in the palace also agreed.

Emperor Chongping said: "What Yao Qing and Zhu Qing said is true. This time he was promoted to a noble title due to his meritorious services. It is also appropriate to reward the relevant generals with meritorious service. He will be granted the title of first-class Duke for the time being. The remaining time will be until the Ministry of Household Affairs summarizes the relevant merits. Let’s have a meeting.”

After the incident at Cen Wei Mountain, Emperor Chongping felt as if he had eaten a fly. He stopped talking and signaled the courtiers to disperse.

As the ministers left the Hanyuan Hall of the Ming Dynasty with great sadness, the news that Jia Heng won another victory over the Junggar Mongols in Hami gradually spread to the entire capital.

The people in the capital were immersed in joy, and the imperial court won another victory in the northwest.

(End of this chapter)