Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

"Cheng Wei, what's the result of the cabinet discussion? Should you tell me?"

At the court meeting, civil servants and generals lined up on both sides. Emperor Tian'an sat on the dragon chair, overlooking the officials majestically.

"Your Majesty, after cabinet deliberations, General Xiao is not only innocent, but also meritorious."

Cheng Wei's voice was calm.

Emperor Tian'an and Cheng Wei looked at each other, but Cheng Wei did not flinch at all.

The monarch and his ministers just looked at each other quietly.

"The cabinet thinks that not only is Xiao Zhong not guilty, but he also wants to be rewarded? Tell me, why do you think he has merit?"

Emperor Tian'an's face was expressionless, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

Xiao Zhong, who was standing at the head of the ranks of generals, had an expressionless face, as if he was discussing other people's matters.

"First of all, after a cabinet investigation, it was found that the rebellion had nothing to do with General Xiao Chong! In addition, as soon as General Xiao Chong discovered the rebellion, he judged that the Huns would launch a massive attack, so he immediately disrupted the original deployment and reorganized the troops!"

"Although we lost nearly 7,000 people in this battle, the Xiongnu also left nearly 10,000 corpses! So this is a victory! General Xiao Chong deserves credit!"

Cheng Wei was well prepared, didn't panic at all, and spoke in an orderly manner.

"Father! I cannot agree with what Mr. Cheng Ge said! His subordinates rebelled, and Xiao Chong was obviously guilty of negligence. How can he be said to be innocent?"

"Also, when the force is obviously greater than that of the opponent, seven thousand soldiers and horses were lost. This is a defeat!"

Prince Ning Qing was the first to jump out and express his doubts about the results of the cabinet collegial meeting.

In the view of Prince Ning Qing, Xiao Chong actually refused to obey the instructions and refused to visit the dock, so what he couldn't get would be destroyed.

After destroying Xiao Zhong, the resources in Xiao Zhong's hands will naturally be released, and then he can collect them bit by bit.

"Father, I think that General Xiao is indeed guilty. He is guilty of supporting his own troops and refusing to carry out the orders of the imperial court several times!"

The fourth prince Ning Xiao also stood up and directly demanded that Xiao Zhong be severely punished.

At this time, he and the prince were on the same front, which was a last resort.

After all, Xiao Zhong has been offended to death. If Xiao Zhong doesn't die today, there will be trouble in the future.

"Do you two have any basis for what you say? It's nothing more than making up for it! I have my words first, and everything will be subject to cabinet consultation!"

Emperor Tian'an looked at his two sons who came out to add insult to injury, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

"Xiao Chong, you have made great achievements in protecting the country this time. I will confer upon you the title of Marquis of Zhenyuan and grant you five thousand taels of gold and a precious sword!"

Emperor Tian'an ordered without hesitation.

There was a dead silence on the scene, and soon the whole hall was filled with excitement!

No one dared to imagine that Xiao Zhong not only had no faults, but also received such a commendation!

"I, Xiao, thank you Lord for your kindness!"

Xiao Chong knelt on the ground and thanked him solemnly.

The court meeting ended, but the crown prince and the fourth prince looked extremely ugly. If they could not defeat Xiao Zhong this time, they would have established a powerful enemy for themselves.

The two of them were in a bad mood and left in a hurry.

Xiao Zhong had a near miss. Not only was he not punished, but he was also rewarded and promoted to Marquis. This was definitely a big deal.

It's just that Emperor Tian'an announced it in a calm manner, so that no one could react for a while.

Being a military commander and becoming a marquis is the biggest dream of all warriors.

But now, Xiao Chong has achieved it once and has indeed achieved a huge improvement.

Many civil servants and generals gathered around Xiao Chong to congratulate him.

But Cheng Wei, the chief minister of the cabinet who had spoken for Xiao Zhong and facilitated this matter, was walking slowly and alone.

"Thank you everyone!"

Xiao Chong quickly raised his hands to the congratulating officials around him, and then quickly caught up with Cheng Wei.

In Xiao Chong's opinion, Cheng Wei definitely played a huge role in his ability to avert danger and be promoted to Marquis this time.

Although there were many disagreements between the two before, this time, Xiao Chong was truly grateful to Cheng Wei.

Xiao Chong is not an iron man, nor is he an emotionless person. On the contrary, being awarded the title of Marquis is simply the most glorious moment in life for Xiao Chong!

"Mr. Cheng Ge, stay!"

Xiao Chong caught up with Cheng Wei with a blushing face.

Cheng Wei slowly turned around and looked at the excited Xiao Zhong, with mixed feelings in his heart: "General, but to thank me? There is no need! Everything I said in the court was true! You want me to give you to the general I really can’t lay a groundless charge.”

"Mr. Ge, you are so upright and upright! If Mr. Ge hadn't come to the rescue this time, I'm afraid Xiao Zhong would have been in trouble this time."

Xiao Zhong was sincerely grateful.

Cheng Wei nodded: "Actually, there is no need to thank me, general. His Royal Highness, the Sixth Prince, has been making great statements these past few days, which has made me suddenly enlightened! Da Kang cannot live without a general for a day! I chose to keep the general, in fact, to preserve Da Kang!" "

"If the general wants to be grateful, he can thank His Highness the Sixth Prince! Without his efforts, I would probably have made a confused decision."

Cheng Wei shook his head, turned and left.

Looking at Cheng Wei's staggering back, Xiao Zhong was dumbfounded.

Six princes?

Ning Fan?

An idle prince with no power or position actually controls his own destiny?

If anyone else had said it, Xiao Chong would not believe it even to death.

But these words came out of Cheng Wei's mouth, so Xiao Zhong couldn't help but not believe it.

His own life was actually rewritten by Ning Fan?

To Xiao Chong, this was simply unbelievable!

But no matter what, my life was saved and I was promoted to Lord Zhenyuan!

This is a great thing for Xiao Chong and all the ancestors of the Xiao family...

"Xi'er!"

"The Holy One conferred upon my father the title of Marquis of Zhenyuan!"

Xiao Zhong laughed as soon as he entered the door, and the joy in his heart was indescribable.

Xiao Lingxi was waiting anxiously. When she saw her father laughing as soon as he entered the door, she felt relieved.

When I heard that my father had been conferred the title of Marquis by the court, I burst into tears of joy.

"Daughter, do you know who was behind the scenes that enabled your father to save the day?"

Xiao Chong looked at Xiao Lingxi and smiled.

Xiao Lingxi shook her head in confusion.

Although Xiao Lingxi also thought of Ning Fan for a moment, she was quickly rejected.

Because she also felt that Ning Fan could not have any say in this matter.

"It's Ning Fan!"

"Oh, my precious daughter, you saved my father in the end!"

"I have heard that in order to please that old stubborn Cheng Wei, the sixth prince was so busy that he even pretended to be a doctor to treat Cheng Wei's son's injuries..."

Xiao Chong seemed to have investigated everything clearly.

Xiao Lingxi was also dumbfounded. She never expected that Ning Fan was actually behind it.

For a moment, Xiao Lingxi felt as if she had eaten honey.

"Father, does he really care so much?"

Xiao Lingxi's face turned slightly red.

Xiao Dian nodded: "If you invite him to your house for dinner tomorrow, I want to thank him!"