The good news of Dafeng's Northern Expedition to unify the north and annihilate the two powerful forces was quickly conveyed to the court in the capital by fast horses.
Not surprisingly, both the government and the public were shocked!
Immediately afterwards, there was epic ecstasy!
Throughout the entire history of China, there are only a handful of people who can really gain something by fighting from south to north. And those who can extend northward and defeat the foreign races outside the pass are even rarer.
Otherwise, Huo Qubing would not be so highly regarded in ancient times.
The Northern Expedition is difficult, and the Northern Expedition is even more difficult!
But now, General Qi has made this a reality. How can it not make people feel sad?
He not only unified Mobei, but also completely wiped out the armed forces of the two powerful forces. In the Battle of Tianwang Mountain, he even decided the outcome in one battle and captured alive the high-ranking Tatar official and traitor Zhang Chengdong.
Its contribution is so great that it is unparalleled in ancient times and today!
What is this if not an epic?
There is no doubt that Qi Jing made the greatest contribution and was the supreme meritorious official of the Great Feng Dynasty.
If you have merit, you must be rewarded; otherwise, it will not be justified.
Okay, let’s take a look at the merit list first.
I saw it said that Hong Tao, the young general of the Qiong Army, had the highest military merit and was the absolute hero in the battle of Tianwang Mountain. Therefore, Qi Jing specially came to the table to ask your Majesty to reward him based on his merits.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he specially proposed a marriage proposal to the Qi family in Nanyang as his adoptive father. According to current rules, he also had to report to the clan government.
Qi Xiaotong has the status of county head, so her marriage must obtain the consent of the royal family. Otherwise, it will violate etiquette.
And now, Hong Tao's reputation is on the rise. Who without the foresight dares to speak out against it despite the disapproval of the world?
This is the unique influence of heroes!
Even the emperor has to give face.
Not surprisingly, this matter passed unanimously.
In addition to Hong Tao's marriage, Qi Jing also made relevant reports on the merits of other soldiers, and also requested His Majesty to give them the rewards they deserve.
All correct!
The little emperor was in such a good mood that he approved all General Qi's requests with a wave of his hand without even thinking about it.
The emperor was about to issue an edict to let Guanglu Temple hold a grand banquet and celebrate like a big court meeting. But at this moment, he saw another urgent memorial speeding over.
This excerpt is still written by General Qi himself.
See above: According to the scouts' reports, the Goryeo Army was ready to move and seemed to intend to send troops to Shanhaiguan. To prevent unexpected events, the Northern Expeditionary Army decided not to dispatch troops temporarily and guard the border there instead.
What?
The Korean kid is ready to make a move?
I am so impatient to live!
However, logically speaking, they had just fought a bloody battle with Fuso, and they would definitely not be able to relax for a year or so. Why are they starting to become dishonest now?
Once this incident was disturbed, everyone's originally happy mood was immediately cast into a haze.
Li Hongyu became depressed because of this, and finally went to court angrily.
The most disappointed person is naturally the minister of Guanglu Temple.
He couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh, thinking: It took a lot of effort to get this good opportunity to make a fortune, but he didn't expect that it would be stillborn.
Alas, I have to wait until next time.
Let's talk about Li Hongyu. After he retired from the court, he went straight to the Empress Dowager's palace.
The purpose, of course, is to have some discussions with her.
Goryeo is an old enemy, so we must be on guard against it. Even if it is a false bluff, we cannot take it lightly.
Old enemy?
That’s right!
Looking around the Great Feng Dynasty, it seemed that there were no enemies from neighboring countries, and Goryeo became the only option.
"Mother, what do you think of this?"
"I think this matter is too strange, and Wang Zhifan should be sent to investigate."
"Oh? What's wrong?"
"First, Goryeo had just fought a big battle with Fusang, and it was impossible to recover in such a short period of time, so this is very unreasonable. Second, if Goryeo sent troops to the west, Fusang in the east might take the opportunity to retaliate. In this way
Once this happens, Goryeo will be attacked from both sides, and it cannot do anything unless it is forced. In summary, this matter is very strange and should be investigated in detail!"
Although Su Liu is sitting in the deep palace, he is still very aware of the current situation.
Therefore, she noticed something was wrong the first time.
"So, the information General Qi received is false?"
"No! I think this was done intentionally by Qi Jing!"
"Oh? How do you say this?"
"I think he has guessed what we are thinking now, so he made such a breakthrough. In order to avoid being dismissed, he deliberately forged military information to find an excuse for his failure! Otherwise, why would he not say a word about concessions?
The imperial court appointed civil servants to take over the new jurisdiction of Mobei?"
Yes, why did he keep silent about this?
Could it be that he was really wary?
Regarding this matter, Wu Wanrong really guessed it right. Su Liu and her son really had the idea of killing the donkey.
The imperial court values loyal ministers, but it will never reuse heroes whose achievements have impressed the emperor. This kind of talent is only suitable for wealth and honor, but cannot be given real power. Once out of control, you may not be able to control him.
The method of treatment is not complicated. First, seize his military power, then make him remove his armor and return to the fields, where he can drink and wait for death.
In this way, you can silence the public and avoid being blamed for the massacre of heroes.
If he refuses to obey, the only option is to kill him.
This is the core of the emperor's art, and no emperor can escape from it.
Because of a moment of carelessness, the Dafeng Dynasty cultivated Qi Yu, a freak. They must not make the same mistake again in the future.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Yes, if Qi Jing follows suit, can this world still belong to the Li family?
Su Liu thought for a moment, then smiled suddenly and said: "In addition to letting Wang Zhifan do the investigation, I also want Lu Boxuan to go north again and use the reward as a gimmick to persuade Qi Jing to hand over his military power. The two of them have known each other for many years and have a good relationship.
It’s definitely Mo Ni, it’s very appropriate for him to come forward!”
When the emperor heard this, he nodded and smiled and said: "Indeed, if we can talk things through, it is better than turning our backs and threatening us. In this way, I will issue a secret edict later and ask Lu Boxuan to lobby. If he can't handle it, he will lose the position of assistant this time.
Then you can give way to the wise."
"The emperor is really getting smarter and smarter. At some point, it doesn't have to be the emperor who makes a bad face. Ministers can also take the blame."
"What the Queen Mother said is absolutely true, I have written it down."
However, the words changed and the emperor asked again: "Why not use the same method to seize Qi Yu's military power?"
"Inappropriate!" Su Liu shook his head decisively and said: "First of all, our court does not have the absolute strength to suppress him. If we act rashly, we will only get burned. You may not know that he has a Qi Jing in his hand.
The transcendent trump card that he does not possess is the still-living Emperor Jianwu. Therefore, do not try to shake him before you are absolutely sure."