The court hall suddenly became quiet, and Xiao Xiangguo's face was full of disbelief.
Didn’t it say that Shan Tianxiong was seriously poisoned and was about to die soon?
Even if this news is wrong, how could Shan Tianxiong escape and return to the court when two armies of Rouran and Huns were besieging the border town.
Before anyone could react, Shan Tianxiong and Zhao Rui strode to the middle of the hall.
Zhao Rui took out the gold medal command arrow directly from his body.
"My slave fulfilled his mission and sent the antidote prepared by His Majesty to the border in time, curing General Shan!"
As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military officials in the court were in an uproar.
The emperor actually knows medical skills and can prepare antidotes?
Xiao Xiangguo gritted his teeth. Originally, he wanted to take advantage of Shan Tianxiong's poisoning to place his cronies in the border town, but now the other party was standing in the court without incident.
"Old General Shan, there is an emergency at the border. How can you ignore it and return to the court without permission?"
Shan Tianxiong laughed loudly.
"The crisis at the border has been resolved. Rouran and the Huns retreated, sued for peace with my great merchant, and sent countless cattle, sheep, and horses. All thanks to..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Rui stepped forward and interrupted Shan Tianxiong.
"It was all General Shan who commanded well and fought bravely to kill the enemy. Most of the Rouran and Huns coalition forces were killed. They had no choice but to ask for peace from my great merchant! Moreover, the King of the Huns will soon send the Hun prince here to be a hostage."
Shan Tianxiong was a little surprised that Zhao Rui put all the credit on him.
The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were even more horrified that such a dangerous situation could be easily resolved and defeat could be turned into victory.
Xiao Xiangguo's body was shaking involuntarily at this moment, which meant that the border was stronger than before and it was impossible for him to control the border town.
Murong Bing breathed a sigh of relief, his face full of relief.
"Well, old general, you are worthy of being my great Shang Zhushi! I will make you the general, the prime minister on the right, and the Duke of Wei! All the things sent by Rouran and the Huns will be rewarded to the border officers and soldiers, and I have to bother you.
The general has trained a cavalry for my great merchant."
The entire court was in an uproar, especially Xiao Xiangguo, who stood there dumbfounded.
Before this, Shan Tianxiong was just a Dingbian general and received the title of earl. Now he not only became a general, but also received the title of duke.
Judging from Murong Bing's intentions, it seemed that he wanted Shan Tianxiong to gain more military power to compete with him.
"Your Majesty, since the founding of Dachang, I have never heard of any position of right prime minister. Is your will..."
"How could your Majesty's decree be wrong?" Zhao Rui immediately interrupted Xiao Xiangguo: "Since Your Majesty has conferred the title of Prime Minister Right, there is no doubt about it. As for Xiao Xiangguo, he will naturally be Prime Minister Zuo."
Xiao Xiangguo gritted his teeth. This not only weakened his military power, but also deprived him of half of his power as prime minister.
Zhao Rui didn't care so much and ran directly to the dragon chair to help Murong Bing up.
"Your Majesty is tired, so the court will be dismissed today! My lords, please go back first. In addition, rumors have been spreading in the imperial city recently, and I would like to trouble General Shan to find out who is behind the scenes."
After saying this, Zhao Rui helped Murong Bing leave the court.
Xiao Xiangguo stood there a little at a loss. The Imperial City was his territory. Even if he wanted to find out the source of the message, he had to do it. Now it was handed over to Shan Tianxiong, which invisibly weakened his rights again.
Just when he was stunned, Shan Tianxiong suddenly arrived.
"Lord Xiangguo, please give me the tiger talisman for mobilizing troops in the imperial city."
Xiao Xiangguo looked helpless and had no choice but to hand over the tiger talisman.
In the emperor's palace, Murong Bing gulped down tea.