The title is awarded to those who have followed him in the expedition, are strong and strong, are loyal and righteous, and have made meritorious deeds.

This is also the historical practice.

People have conquered the world with you, and after your success, you should be rewarded.

After entering the capital and settling down, many soldiers made vague inquiries.

In fact, it is understandable that following him in rebellion and following him through life and death is not just to get promoted to an official position. If you don't get a reward, wouldn't it be depressing, and how can you convince the public?

In the edict on his accession to the throne, Guan Ning also explicitly mentioned this matter to reassure people's hearts, quickly discuss merits, and reward them for their hard work.

It's just that he didn't think about how to check and balance these generals before. This is a practical issue that must be considered.

This problem has existed throughout the ages.

But later Guan Ning figured it out.

He doesn't need anyone to check and balance them, because he can suppress them himself.

As an emperor, if he doesn't even have this kind of self-confidence and is paranoid all day long, worried about his betrayal and dishonesty, then why should he be an emperor?

He is still young, he has a longer-term future, and he does not need to consider the issue of future generations at all.

What's more, do your checks and balances really work?

He himself is a warning to others.

It is better to block than to loosen.

Therefore, Guan Ning decided to award the reward however he decided. He could not discount it, let alone chill people's hearts!

Dakang is troubled internally and externally, and the country is not yet stable. His goal is to unify the world. If the rewards are unfair, who will work hard for you?

As for possible problems, he will solve them whenever they arise. Only when he is confident can people avoid suspicion.

The granting of the title was delayed again and again, just waiting for the formation of Tiance Mansion to be completed.

This is his newly established highest military organization, which oversees the entire military and was established to seize military power.

Today, the Tiance Mansion has been established and the conferment ceremony will begin.

However, this conferment ceremony was not held in the imperial palace, but in the newly established Tiance Mansion.

On time.

Guan Ning led hundreds of civil and military officials to appear in front of a large mansion.

This mansion looks majestic from the outside, with a stone lion on each side, which looks very heavy. A black golden nanmu plaque hangs on the top of the red vermilion door, with three large characters "Tiance Mansion" inscribed with dragons and phoenixes on it.

Guan Ning is quite familiar with this palace because it was once the Zhenbei Prince's Palace.

None of the courtiers had thought before that the chief executive of Tiance Mansion would be chosen here, but now it seems that they complement each other and are of far-reaching significance.

Guan Ning was once the King of Zhenbei, and now he is the emperor, but his title will still last forever.

Tiance Mansion is in charge of military affairs across the country, and it is located in the original Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, which itself has a deep meaning...

"Go in."

Guan Ning looked at it for a moment and entered the mansion first.

The structure has not changed, everything is the same as before, but the functions have changed.

The Zhenbei Palace is the largest residence in Beijing. It has many courtyards and rooms. Now it has its own place and has become the location of the highest military institution in Beijing...

Everyone followed, walking on the blue-gray brick road through the front yard to the central hall. The hall door was four dark red doors, all opened at the moment, clean and refreshing.

The decoration has been made here, the red carpet has been laid out, and the awarding ceremony will be held here.

The front of the hall is wide and can accommodate hundreds of civil and military officials to stand. At this time, they have been divided into two sides according to their rank and position.

Guan Ning stepped on the steps and stood in front of the hall, and the atmosphere immediately became solemn.

He looked around at the crowd and said in a deep voice: "I raised troops in Yunzhou in the north to conquer the generals. I marched with them, armed with strong weapons, braved the wind and rain, worked hard with loyalty, won many battles, and helped me achieve unparalleled achievements. I am very diligent and diligent."

In my heart, I would like to take this opportunity of the establishment of Tiance Mansion to confer honors and titles and commend my achievements!"

Upon hearing this, the generals on the right showed excitement.

Because most of the conferments this time were military commanders.

It has always been a tradition to be awarded a title based on military exploits.

In fact, everyone probably knew beforehand whether they would get the title, but they didn't know what level it would be.

Everyone is extremely looking forward to this conferment, because during the establishment of Tiance Mansion, His Majesty implemented military reforms.

This time the military reform covers a wide range of areas, including the basic structural framework of the military, with clear regulations.

The army is divided into three types according to its location.

The first is the Xu Jing Army, whose responsibilities are to defend the capital, defend against external enemies, fight against internal chaos, and safeguard the safety of the royal family.

The second is the local army, which is stationed in the local area.

The third is the Xubian Army, stationed at the border.

The composition of the army has also been clearly defined: five men make a team, ten men make a tenth, ten tenths make a team, ten teams make a battalion, and ten battalions make an army.

When it comes to combat, the organization will be temporarily mobilized to consist of several armies.

This is to make it more systematic.

What makes them more concerned is that this conferment refers to the conferment of a knighthood.

The military rank system was formally established, corresponding to the civilian grade, forming the military attache grade.

No longer as blurry as before.

As the first batch of people to be awarded titles after the establishment of the new dynasty, it is naturally of great significance and is also a great honor in itself...

With everyone's eyes focused, Guan Ning opened his mouth and said: "This time, I am conferring the title of Sixth Duke, Twenty-eighth Marquis and Fifty-fourth Uncle."

After his words fell, Cheng Jing unfolded the imperial edict and began to recite it.

"Gong Liangyu was granted the title of Duke of Wei, and Xue Huairen was granted the title of Duke of Kuang."

This opening aroused everyone's surprise and suspicion.

The civil officials who were awarded the title were naturally headed by Gong Liangyu. There was no doubt about this, but I didn’t expect that there would be Xue Huairen.

Logically speaking, such a conferment would not involve officials from the previous dynasty, let alone such high positions.

However, Xue Huairen was awarded the title of Duke. This title also has a special meaning. The word "kuang" means to help the country.

From this we can see how much His Majesty values ​​Xue Huairen.

However, it is understandable, after all, Xue Huairen had the merit of opening the gate of the capital and leading his army into the capital, and even more merit of supporting him.

I can’t say that this credit ranks first, but it is definitely in the top three.

What's more, I have two granddaughters in His Majesty's harem.

I heard that they recently wanted to send Xue Ying, the sixth eldest child, and Xue Wen, the youngest, into the palace...

He was not satisfied yet.

This old dog!

Everyone was angry, but still very convinced.

"Thank you Lord for your grace!"

Gong Liangyu and Xue Huairen came out.

Especially Xue Huairen's thoughts were complicated. He once thought of fighting against the nobles, but he never expected that he would become the Duke of the country.

It’s really a twist of fate.

What he wants at this moment is to do his best to assist His Majesty when he is old and dying.

Because His Majesty indeed gave him too much grace.

At this time, there were other eunuchs each holding a tray and delivering two imperial edicts to the two of them, which was actually a kind of proof.

The two of them thanked each other and returned to the queue.

Cheng Jing continued: "Female Pang Qingyun, the British Duke, with the rank of Hussar General, and Hao Cang, the Duke of Jing State, with the rank of Auxiliary General..."

Pang Qingyun was once the deputy commander of the Zhenbei Army. Before Guan Ning took charge of the army, he had been in charge.

Of course Guan Ning will not forget his direct lineage.

The rest of them are all generals who command hundreds of thousands of troops. They are irresistible in terms of their qualifications, abilities and military exploits.

The sound is loud and clear.
Chapter completed!