At the court meeting, Emperor Longqing ordered Xia Shouzhong to read out the merits of Xue Hong and the others in public.
"Bo Wenhou Xue Hong and Yinghou Chen Chen led the troops to put down the Japanese rebellion. With 10,000 soldiers from the capital camp of the Ming Dynasty, we spent three months and killed more than 200,000 rebels against the Tokugawa shogunate. Thirty-seven cities were destroyed. Successfully rescued the Japanese king.
And under the friendly exchanges between King Fu Zhu Hui, the Japanese king was willing to contribute half of the land of Japan and all its minerals. He also requested that our country send troops to station in Japan and protect the Japanese king.
This battle exalts the majesty of our heavenly kingdom and saves our neighbors from fire and water. The merits are outstanding."
"Xue Hong, the Marquis of Bowen, was formerly a doctor of Zhongshun, and was promoted to the third rank of Jiayi doctor. He was a former member of the Ministry of Industry, and was promoted to be a doctor of the Ministry of Industry. He was awarded a piece of calligraphy by the Holy Emperor, a gold crown and a jade belt. He was named Viscount Penglai and given a manor."
"Yinghou Chen Chen was granted the title of Fourth-rank Zhongshun doctor, the title of Viscount Fangcun, a golden crown and a jade belt, and a manor."
"Blessed King Zhu Hui, although he was a naughty young man, he found his way back and made friends with the virtuous. He visited Japan and made great contributions to the country. He was given the title of the virtuous king of the country and was granted food to thousands of households."
The next step is for the "Japanese Envoy" to cry bitterly and express his emotional thanks to the Heavenly Kingdom for its help.
Then a group of ministers praised Emperor Longqing's virtues and expanded his territory. It's hard to praise Emperor Longqing enough.
Although Japan is isolated overseas and difficult to govern, it is still opening up territory and expanding its territory. And isn't it said that there are still minerals in it?
The most important thing is that this land was offered by the King of Japan on his own initiative, which has a different meaning. It should be written down in the history books!
As for whether he is truly willing to dedicate his country or not, no one cares.
After Lin Ruhai returned home, Daiyu saw Lin Ruhai's complicated face, so she stepped forward to serve him tea and asked, "What is daddy worried about?"
Lin Ruhai quickly took the teacup handed over by her daughter, fearing that the tea would reach Daiyu: "It's nothing, it's just that today, His Majesty awarded Prince Fu, the Marquis of Bo Wen and the Marquis of Ying for the Eastern Expedition.
The Holy Family is so kind! Maybe Your Majesty wants to train Xue Hong to be a pillar of the country like Yu Shaobao. Mr. Xue... is so lucky!"
If Lin Ruhai had such a son, what would happen if he lived twenty years shorter? Even if Xue Hong is now his own family, with Xue Hong's ability and affection, he can keep the Xue family rich for at least a hundred years.
Daiyu was very curious: "Brother Hong, what kind of achievements have they made and what kind of rewards have they received, so that dad can do this?"
Lin Ruhai told everything he heard in the court.
The more Daiyu listened, the more frightened she became: "The young man led an army of ten thousand, crossed the ocean, destroyed thirty-seven cities, and killed two hundred thousand enemies! Such a record has already caught up with the ancient champions!"
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In the Rongguo Mansion, Qin Keqing, Wang Xifeng, Youshi, and Ping'er were playing dominoes.
Ping'er is just playing cards, and you don't have to pay any money whether you win or lose.
Since Jia Zhen became inhumane, her spirit has become worse day by day, and she no longer forces Qin Keqing.
Therefore, Qin Keqing would play with Wang Xifeng whenever he had time, and his spirits became better and better.
There were small silver ingots and gold ingots placed in front of the table for the three of them.
I was in the middle of playing when I suddenly heard the maids and women outside making a fuss.
Qin Keqing was a little scared and asked Wang Xifeng: "Aunt Feng, what's going on outside?"
Wang Xifeng was no longer surprised. He touched a card and played it again: "It's probably... the master is teaching Baoyu a lesson again. Don't pay attention to it and continue playing."
Youshi: "Don't you need to worry about it?"
Wang Xifeng originally had a bad hand, so she smiled coldly: "Who can take care of it? It's only once every three days. If we just watch their father and son doing that every day, then our Jia family doesn't have to do anything else!"
Suddenly, a maid came to report: "It's not good! Three grandmas! Second Master Bao was beaten to death by the master with a stick!"
Wow! The cards in Wang Xifeng's hand were "accidentally" scattered into the pile. He stood up and said, "Sister-in-law Zhen, brother Rong's daughter-in-law, let's go and have a look!"
The three of them led the maid to Baoyu's residence.
Jia Baoyu's back was dripping with blood and he was lying on the bed, breathing weakly.
Even Jia She couldn't stand it anymore: "Second brother, no matter how bad Baoyu is, he is still your child. Why bother to be so cruel?"
Although Jia Zheng has a better reputation than Jia She, he is also the most ruthless and the most reputable.
Jia Zheng gritted his teeth and said: "Brother, I don't know! When I returned home today, I happened to see him having an affair with Qi Guan of Prince Yi Zhong's residence... in... Oops!! Immoral and immoral!! The ancestors are shamed!!"
Jia She didn't react to the first part of the sentence. After all, he knew his nephew very well. As long as he was good-looking, he could be either male or female. But when he heard that he was from Prince Yi Zhong's house, his expression changed instantly.
Jia She's pupils shrank sharply, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but then he hid it because he couldn't bear it: That's all, a gentleman will be killed after five lifetimes. If my Jia family is left alone, it is God's will, so why bother.
It's better to go to Gaole.
Just as Jia She was about to leave, he met Jia Mu and Wang Xifeng's daughters who were coming with him.
Jia's mother picked up the crutch and hit Jia Zheng: "You cruel father! How could you beat your own son to death!"
Jia Zheng didn't dare to dodge, but fortunately Jia Mu didn't have much strength, so the cane hit her body without any pain or itching: "Mother, you don't know, Baoyu..."
Mother Jia: "Baoyu is just a child, what heinous crime can he commit? You just can't stand us women, so be careful! Treat my Baoyu well, and the old woman will take him back to his hometown in Jinling!"
There’s no room for old ladies here!! I know you think old ladies are an eyesore!”
Jia She didn't want to see Jia Mu and Jia Zheng play the role of a loving mother and a filial son, so he left directly.
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After finally asking the imperial doctor to diagnose and treat Baoyu, everyone just breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly someone brought the news from the court today into the Rongxi Hall.
Jia's mother was so shocked that she couldn't speak. Mrs. Wang was so jealous that she tore off the beads in her hand and scattered them all over the floor.
Wang Xifeng was shocked and sad that Xue Hong was already holding a double title at the age of seventeen. In other words, even Xue Hong's second son would have a first-grade viscount to inherit in the future!!
Qin Keqing's mouth opened slightly, and he secretly recalled Xue Hong's appearance: Wen Ke wrote articles, and his military skills were on horseback to quell the rebellion! Ten thousand to two hundred thousand, there is no other famous general in ancient times than this!
Youshi also sighed secretly in her heart, lamenting the good life of Xue Hong's future wife.
With pearls and jade in front, even the number one scholar will be eclipsed. Xue Hong led the troops to expand the territory, and the seventeen-year-old boy conquered thirty-seven cities and killed two hundred thousand enemies. This is destined to be recorded in the history books, and will be remembered.
Big book, special book!
In the future, the Xue family, who was born as a businessman, will still hold their chests and heads high even before the various clans in the capital. So what if Xue Hong is not from the Xue family? That is the Qilin son taught by me, the head of the Xue family! He is the pride of our Xue family!
Three springs also have different thoughts.
All in all, tonight in Rongguo Mansion is destined to be a sleepless night.