Emperor Longqing: "Hurry up and tell him to come in!"
Xue Hong quickly walked into the royal study, holding the tiger talisman in both hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have been ordered to defeat thieves this time. The task has been completed. I have come here to deliver the order!"
Emperor Longqing ordered someone to take the tiger talisman from Xue Hong's hand: "Come here, give Xue Aiqing a seat!"
Emperor Longqing couldn't wait to say: "My dear! I have been waiting for you to come back. Tell me now! The more detailed the process of this trip to Liaodong, the better."
Xue Hong talked about what happened after he came out of Jizhou. When he said that he led three thousand soldiers of the Shenji Battalion to march on the Chahar tribe and burned all the Chahar tribe's winter reserves of grain and grass with a fire, Long Qing
The emperor shouted, "Hello!"
The Chahar tribe has been constantly provoking and harassing the Ming Dynasty border gates. What's more, this time they dare to attack Liaodong Town with Hou Jin! Damn it! This is a good fire!
Xue Hong also explained the reason why he only burned the food and grass of the Chahar tribe, but deliberately did not touch the Horqin tribe.
Xue Hong: "I am thinking that since the Chahar tribe and the Horqin tribe are connected, if I burn all the grain and grass in the two tribes, it is inevitable that the two tribes will join forces and fight to the death with our Ming border town."
"But if I only burned the food and fodder of the Chahar tribe and left the food and fodder of the Horqin tribe..."
"Then compared to the giant Ming Dynasty, it is obviously easier to plunder the Horqin tribe."
Listening to Xue Hong's report, Emperor Long Qing suddenly slapped his thigh and suddenly realized: "No wonder you can play with Xiaoliu... The old saying is true, birds of a feather flock together, people flock together!"
The corner of Xue Hong's eyes twitched: What is this? Does it mean that I am immoral? Your Majesty, you are so humble. I am not half as immoral as your son.
Xue Hong then gave a detailed report on the power of mortars and rifles.
As Emperor Longqing who perfectly inherited the warlike genes of the old Zhu family, he had always had a dream of opening up new territories. However, despite the fact that the national treasury was extremely poor, the country was also riddled with ills.
Even with his life-threatening work, Emperor Longqing could only ensure that the situation in the Ming Dynasty would no longer fester.
Now Xue Hong's appearance has brought him a glimmer of hope.
After listening to Xue Hong's report, Emperor Longqing showed appreciation on his face.
Young, not greedy for power, capable of doing research, motivated and daring to fight!!
Emperor Longqing already had an idea in mind, not to let Xue Hong continue to take the imperial examination to prevent Xue Hong from being influenced by civil servants. Xue Hong also had a good relationship with his son, and Xue Hong was really talented and hardworking!!
With Xue Hong's ability and age, he needs to train him carefully so that he may not be able to pass it on as a family heirloom to his son or grandson!!
Emperor Longqing was also a member of the Yangou Party, and Xue Hong brought him such a big surprise, so it was natural that he would like it no matter what.
Emperor Longqing saw Xue Hong's tired look, and immediately said: "I was negligent. My dear, you are tired from the journey. If you have anything to do, we will talk about it in a few days. I will give you a few days off, and have a good rest!"
Xue Hong received the order to express his gratitude and then exited the imperial study.
Emperor Longqing began to figure out how to reward Xue Hong.
Although Xue Hong cooperated with Sun Chuanting in this battle to defeat Hou Jin in a flanking attack, his contribution was enough to earn him a military title.
But Emperor Longqing didn't want Xue Hong to be granted a military title. After all, the Ming Dynasty was still a civilized country with a noble military but a weak military. And it was not easy for officials to continue to rise in rank and position.
After all, Xue Hong is only sixteen years old and is already a fifth-rank Beijing official, and most of the fifth-rank Beijing officials and above are nothing more than a carrot and a pit, and there is no extra position!!
Emperor Longqing suddenly remembered that Xue Hong had a younger sister, and he suddenly had an idea.
It's still the old method, just like the reward given to Xue Pan last time, just let Baochai share Xue Hong's achievements.
As for Aunt Xue, Emperor Longqing never considered it. After all, he had investigated everything about the Xue family.
"Then... Xue Hong will be granted the title of Zhongshun doctor, and he will enjoy the salary and treatment of the third rank. In addition, he will be rewarded with a manor, a hundred taels of gold, a pot of royal wine, a table of royal banquets, thirty pieces of silk and satin, a set of the four treasures of the study, and a jade Ruyi
One handle."
"In addition, Xue Baochai is the daughter of a meritorious official, and her brother Xue Hong has made great achievements many times, and even defeated the Hou Jin Dynasty. He was specially granted the title of Lord of Hengwu County, enjoying the treatment of a fourth-level royal family, and was given a manor."
The rewards given to Xue Hong mainly come from the back. After all, the title of Dr. Zhongshun in the front is a false one. The large list of rewards in the back is basically telling Baiguan: I value this young man Xue Hong very much. Don't have any wrong ideas.
!
However, the reward given to Baochai still has some merits. The county lord is one level lower than the county lord.
According to the royal title, the emperor's daughter is the princess, the prince's daughter is the princess, then the princess's daughter is the county princess.
The title given by the Junjun to the granddaughter of the Junwang can be divided into the fourth rank and the fourth rank.
Once this reward is implemented, basically only Jia Mu and Mrs. Xing have higher status than Baochai in the Rongguo Mansion.
If she were in a public place, Mrs. Wang would still salute Baochai when she saw him and address him as "junjun"!
It’s useless to be related by relatives. In public, national law must override clan!
As soon as the imperial edict arrived at the Xue family, Xue Hong was completely expecting it. After all, his age and qualifications were not enough, and his achievements had already been made, so he could not do without a reward.
What to do? Let your relatives share the credit!
Because Xue Pan is a man, and men value their own fame, they cannot be sealed any more, and the only thing left is Baochai.
Xue Hong originally thought that Emperor Longqing would support Baochai by granting him a township title, but he didn't expect that he would grant him a county title directly! Emperor Longqing is so generous!!
Xue Pan was so excited that he almost rebelled against his ancestors and couldn't even speak clearly.
But Baochai just held the imperial edict and looked at Xue Hong with a slight smile.
Xue Hong reached out and touched Baochai's little head: "Big brother said that he would earn your title back. It's a pity that he is not the county boss. Big brother will keep up the good work."
Baochai put the imperial edict on the table, stepped forward and gently hugged one of Xue Hong's arms and leaned closer: "I have always believed in what Brother Hong said. It's just that...compared to merit, I want you to be mediocre.
Peaceful."
Xue Hong only thought that Baochai was worried about herself and didn't say anything more. She just patted Baochai on the back to comfort her.
During Xue Hong's expedition, Baochai could be said to have thought less about food than tea. Even if she believed in Xue Hong's ability, she still couldn't help but worry about Xue Hong's safety. After all, it was a battlefield!
As for Xue Pan, Xue Hong just believed it without thinking, and there was no need to worry about it at all.
Unless there are special circumstances, women who are foreign ministers are given the title of county lord. As for those who are granted the title of princess, either they are used to marry each other, or the final result is mostly not good.
Just when Xue Hong, Baochai and Xue Pan were in harmony, a maid suddenly shouted.
"It's not good! Uncle Hong, Uncle Pan, Miss! My wife fainted in excitement!!"