After a journey of thirty miles, the army arrived outside Chang'an City in two hours.

Outside Chang'an City, it was already crowded with people. They were all the people of Chang'an City who wanted to see the army for the first time!

One by one, they craned their necks and looked outside.

"Look, look, the army is coming! The army marching north is back!" Someone roared, attracting everyone's attention.

"Wow, that's the general-in-waiting. He's so mighty!"

"Marquis General, where can the army be without General Yuchi? The army is mighty. Look at General Yuchi's body, which is as tall as an iron tower!"

"General Cheng Yaojin has a mighty military talent. Look at that armor. It's really majestic!"

"I would say the most powerful one is General Luo, Jun. If it hadn't been for General Luo, Jun, I would have been completely defeated in the expedition against the Turks this time!"

"Indeed, General Cheng's armor is very majestic, and General Yuchi's body is indeed majestic, but the most powerful one is General Luo's army!"

"General Luo, Jun is so handsome, I really want to have a baby with him!"

"Just you? Madam Luo is Princess Gaoyang, aren't you afraid of being torn apart?"

"Humph, what can Princess Gaoyang do? As long as General Luo and Jun like me, what should I be afraid of?"

"You better forget it. My concubine, Wu Meiniang, is of heavenly beauty. She is a famous beauty in Chang'an City. Can you compare with her?"

"Wu Meiniang... I can't think about it. As for you saying this, it's really annoying!"

They didn't know what the people at the city gate were saying. In order to show off his extraordinary power and power as much as possible, Cheng Yaojin kept changing his posture, making the generals around him curl their lips and even move away.

He, this guy is really too coquettish, so coquettish that it is unbearable.

If Cheng Yaojin knew what people thought of him, he would probably become very coquettish.

The person responsible for welcoming Luo Zhang and others was the Minister of Rites. In a set of etiquette and congratulations, everyone returned the gifts one by one!

The army could not enter the city. After accepting the cheers of the people, they headed towards the military camp under the leadership of a group of guards.

There are also good wine and good food waiting for the soldiers who have returned in triumph. As for the rewards, they will not be distributed until tomorrow. After all, there are a lot of soldiers, and there are even more who have achieved meritorious service. Although they have been counted and handed in before.

Go up, but time is short after all. Who would have thought that the northern army would finish off the Turks so quickly.

As for Luo Zhang and others, they naturally did not need to go to the military camp. Instead, under the leadership of the Minister of Rites, they were welcomed by all the people in Chang'an City and headed towards the palace, where they had to receive the reward from His Majesty in person.

Of course, for someone like Luo Zhang who had already been awarded during the war, his official title would probably not change. At most, he would be given fiefdom and money. After all, Luo Zhang is now a marquis, and this is already considered a high-level achievement.

As a noble, the fiefdoms they own are not the same as before!

As for other people getting promoted to official positions, it’s no problem!

In the Imperial Palace, Tai Chi Hall, Luo Zhang and others were standing in the main hall. Civil and military officials from the court were lined up on the left and right. They all looked at Luo Zhang and others with incomprehensible eyes, some with envy, some jealousy, some admiration, and some resentment.

Naturally, the ones who were envious and admired were the generals. They regretted not following Li Jing on his expedition against the Turks this time. If they had followed, they would have been among the people standing in the hall this time.

It's just that although there were many things provided by Luo Zhang at that time, no one was 100% sure that the Turks could be defeated. It was easy to win, but if it was defeated, the responsibility would be huge. If the army failed, the responsibility would not be

Anyone can afford it.

It can be said that Li Jing is under the greatest pressure this time. After all, he is the coach. He has to coordinate and carry all matters. It seems that he is sitting in the rear and not leading troops to attack, but not everyone can sit in this seat.

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Jealousy and resentment are naturally on the side of the civilian officials. After all, the military attache stole the show this time, completely overshadowing the power of the civilian officials and suppressing the civilian officials. This is a result that the civilian officials do not want to see, so the civilian officials

It would be strange not to be jealous of the military attache.

As for resentment, of course he had grudges with some military officers, such as Changsun Wuji. Seeing Luo Zhang's high-spirited appearance, he was very unhappy, especially when he thought that his son was not among these people, he became even more angry.

Although Changsun Chong has now joined the Hongqing Gang and was accepted as a disciple by the gang leader, he will have to bear the infamy for the rest of his life. He betrayed the Tang Dynasty and betrayed the information about the Tang army to the Turks. He can be said to be a traitor. In this life,

Don't even think about washing your hands, let alone returning to the Tang Dynasty. The wanted order against Changsun Chong has not yet been lifted. Once his traces are discovered, he will probably be hunted down endlessly.

On the Dragon Throne, Li Shimin looked at the high-spirited generals below. He was also excited. The annihilation of the Turks was something that neither the Han Dynasty nor the previous dynasties had been able to do, but Li Shimin did it in his hands. Not only did he annihilate the Turks

, and also captured the Turkic king alive.

It can be said that he, Li Shimin, is more powerful than any emperor in history. Who can compare with his achievements here?

The annihilation of the Turks also erased the unequal treaties he had signed on the banks of the Weishui River. In the future, people will only remember that he annihilated the Turks, and no one will care about the Weishui Alliance. Even if there is one in the history books, his wisdom will be written down.

Write about his hardships without slandering him for bowing to the Turks.

If he can continue his efforts to annihilate Gaoguli and pacify the South, Tubo, and Japan in the future, then what awaits him is the title of emperor for eternity. Just thinking about Li Shimin will make him excited.

With such a powerful army, Li Shimin was confident that he could do this. Even powerful Turks were wiped out, and foreign states like Gaoguli were not afraid.

At this time, Eunuch Huang came to the front holding an edict that had been written long ago.

Everyone held their breath and waited for Eunuch Huang to read out the imperial edict.

"By God's decree, the emperor issued an edict that this time the Northern Army was ordered to attack the Turks and had outstanding military exploits. Cheng Yaojin was specially granted the title..."

"Luo Zhang, a bounty of a thousand taels, a fiefdom of ten thousand acres..."

His Majesty's reward this time was extremely generous. The generals and officers on the sidelines were very excited, and they wished they were the ones standing there. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as regret in the world, and there is no courage to get something for nothing.

That is impossible.

After Eunuch Huang finished reading the edict, all the generals knelt down and thanked His Majesty for his kindness!

"Pingsheng, I have seen your performance this time. I want to thank you on behalf of the people of the Tang Dynasty. Without you, the north will not be pacified, let alone settled. The people will still live in poverty. Now that it is better, the north will no longer be peaceful."

There is no war, and the people can finally live and work in peace and contentment, and this is all your credit!" Li Shimin said with emotion.
Chapter completed!