Chapter 158 The General's Tiger Talisman
Not long after, Cao Wang came.
Zhu Youde did not beat around the bush: "Let Dongchang investigate the Tianfo Master in the Western Regions. It would be better if he could find out the next move of the Western Regions."
After speaking, Cao Wang was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, I have some understanding of this Western Region Heavenly Buddha Master..."
Under Cao Wang's introduction, Zhu Youde learned that Master Tianfo was the most famous monk in the Western Regions and a guest of the royal family in the Western Regions.
It is said among the people that it is the reincarnation of a certain immortal who travels in the human world and gives lectures and enlightens people, just to accumulate luck and become a Buddha immediately.
"This time the Western Region entrusted Master Tianfo to come here, he must be using his influence to lobby in Daliang. You ask Dongchang to keep an eye on it. Once you enter Daliang, report immediately..."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Cao Wang accepted the order and retreated.
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Prince Yan's Mansion.
back yard.
Judy was playing with flowers and plants, and a woman wearing a veil brought a cup of tea.
This person is none other than Chen Shishi, the chief rudder of the Loyalty Association.
"Your Majesty, there is news from the Western Region that Master Tianfo is on his way to Daliang."
"Oh? He comes to Daliang? It seems that the royal family of the Western Regions is not determined to give up. Zhang Yuanhai's line has been cut off, and he still wants to harass Daliang."
Judy took a sip of tea and said with a smile.
"Do we need to stop it?" Chen Shishi asked.
King Yan thought for a moment, waved his hand and said, "I will not interfere with the Loyalty Society anymore. Go tell Jiao Linghui and ask him to find a way to destroy Zhao Feng's burial ceremony."
"Your Majesty has left this matter to He Qingfeng, and the young emperor will also go with him. If this matter fails, wouldn't the position of Minister be his?"
Chen Shishi nodded, but did not retreat, with an expression on her face that she was hesitant to speak.
Judy glanced at it, handed over the tea cup, and said softly: "I have found some clues about your matter. Believe me, I will definitely pull Zhu You off the throne and let you handle it yourself."
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Three days later, Zhu Youde slowly climbed out of bed with dark circles under his eyes.
After sleeping for several days in a row, my body is still a little tired even after practicing.
"Your Majesty, you got up so early..." Sisters Liu Xiyun and Liu Xiyue stood up to help Zhu Youde change his clothes.
"Today General Wang Po returns to the court with his troops, and I want to welcome him personally!"
The ministers did not come directly to the court, but gathered outside Jinling City to wait.
The area within a radius of ten miles was under martial law by the Royal Forest Army led by Zhou Heng. The common people crowded in here with their heads smashed, leaving not even a single gap.
Although Zhu Youde's reputation is not very good in the eyes of the people, Wang Po is really loved.
"Rumble...Rumble..."
The sound of gongs and drums was heard in the distance, and the people were excited.
Looking up, I saw Wang Po wearing armor, riding a war horse, and leading the victorious army back in triumph.
"The king is defeated and I bow to the Holy One!"
Zhu Youde raised his hand and hurriedly helped him up.
"General Wang went out to fight for me, for Daliang, and even more for the people. Today he returns in triumph. I want to thank the general on behalf of the people!"
"And these tens of thousands of bloody warriors are all my great men!"
The pitch was an octave high, and he shouted: "General Wang Po has returned with military exploits, defeated the Huns' 100,000-strong army, and promoted the prestige of our Daliang state. He is specially named a great general and the governor of Jinling!"
As soon as this was said, the people cheered.
But the officials were dumbfounded, what the hell, General?
The position of general has been empty for decades. Is it possible to seal it today?
A strange color flashed across Yan Wang Zhudi's eyes, but due to the crowd, she finally did not speak.
"All the soldiers who went on the expedition will be rewarded one by one according to their military merit."
After a pause, he continued: "In addition, I have allocated fifty taels of gold from my inner treasury for rewards..."
The people cheered and the soldiers were excited.
Back in the palace, Zhu Youde first comforted several senior generals. As soon as he finished speaking, someone stood up.
"Your Majesty, it is natural to congratulate General Wang on his triumphant return, but the appointment of a general is against the rules."
Xu Xiu, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, also hurriedly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, in accordance with the decree of the late emperor, the military talisman of this general is divided into five, and they are divided into five parts, which are divided between the emperor, the Minister of the Ministry of War and the two princes..."
"If you want to be canonized as a general, you must have five military talismans..."
After Xu Xiu finished speaking, Zhu Youde's face turned cold and he looked at Luo Yunshan, the Minister of War, pretending not to know.
Luo Yunshan nodded and said, "Your Majesty, this is indeed the case."
Zhu Youde nodded as if he had just known it, so he was embarrassed and asked: "Then what should we do? I have announced this in front of Baixin. If I don't do it, where will the majesty of the emperor be?"
Little did he know that in order to prevent the concentration of military power, the late emperor divided the military talisman into five parts. Except for the emperor who was in charge of two pieces and the military department in charge of one piece, the other two pieces were kept by the prince.
Of the two pieces in the hands of the prince, one is in the hands of King Yan, and the other is in the hands of King Han.
Ministers, you look at me, I look at you, you and I are confused under the tree.
After a long time, Luoyun Mountain broke the tranquility.
"Since your Majesty has decided to ennoble General Wang as a general, and announced this in front of the people, I believe that although General Wang Po is young, he has many military exploits, has a high prestige in the army, is popular, and can take on important responsibilities.
Therefore, I will hand over the tiger talisman kept by the Ministry of War to General Wang..."
As he said this, Luo Yunshan took out a brocade box from his sleeve.
Zhu Youde nodded randomly, asked Wang Zhonghou to present the tiger talisman, and turned to look at King Yan.
Judy lowered her head and couldn't see her expression clearly.
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty. It is a blessing to have General Wang in charge of Daliang."
"Okay!" Zhu Youde slapped Long An and shouted loudly: "Since King Yan has agreed, the matter is settled. The land of King Han is high in the mountains and the road is far away. The emperor's uncle has never been concerned about the government. I personally wrote the imperial edict and sent it to him.
Just go..."
"Wang Po, come with me!"
Zhu Youde ignored the confusion of the ministers and walked straight to the inner hall.
I don’t care what you say, I am a foolish king, why do I care what you say?
In the inner hall, Zhu Youde took out a dragon-carved brocade box from the cabinet, and there were two tiger charms inside.
"General Wang, the safety of this beam is entrusted to your Excellency... Although there are only three tiger talismans, I will personally hand over the other two to you in the future."
The arrogant Wang Po took a deep breath and was speechless.
From a guard soldier, to the captain of the inner palace guard, to the commander of the guard army, and finally to the general's tiger talisman...
All this is because of Zhu Youde's trust and promotion.
After a long time, Wang Po took the tiger talisman and said: "Your Majesty, I will fulfill my mission! Protect the country from falling for your Majesty and for the people!"
On the other side, after King Yan returned to the palace, he was sulking when Jiao Linghui came secretly.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty conferred Wang Po as a general..."
Before he finished speaking, Judy waved his hand and interrupted him.
"A canonization is a canonization. My tiger talisman is far away in the north. If the little emperor wants it, he can take it himself."
Judy smiled coldly, then called Chen Shishi and said, "Go to the Han King's fief in person..."
Finally, he looked at Jiao Linghui and said: "Master Jiao, there is a good opportunity on the way to Zhao Shangshu's funeral the day after tomorrow..."
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