Fang Chen doesn't need a reward, he just wants to take this opportunity to hint that he will leave with Lu Caihuang later in the year, and hopes that His Majesty will agree to him now.
Of course Luo Ningxin could hear what Fang Chen was referring to.
"Master Fang has worked hard for the country and the people and has made great contributions. First of all, the Huyan envoy from the Xijin Empire made things difficult for us when paying tribute. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were unable to deal with it. It was Master Fang who resolved the crisis."
"Later, when the plague spread, Master Fang developed an antidote to save the people. Later, the Minister of Household Affairs, the Zhang family, and the Bai family cholera court in the patrol camp, all rebels were wiped out by Master Fang in one fell swoop."
"Then the Ghost Pavilion, the second prince's rebellion, and the rebellion of all the Jianghu forces were all suppressed by Master Fang!"
"Master Fang has made such great achievements, how can he not be rewarded?"
The ministers present heard all the things Fang Chen had done this year, and they all admired him.
In fact, His Majesty still has many things that he has not said. For example, Fang Chen has established many schools, nursing homes, etc. The most important thing is to improve people's livelihood and make the people live better.
Also, Dayan Bank already controls the economic lifeline of the entire Dayan Dynasty.
Now the military power also belongs to His Majesty.
Whether it is the officials of the imperial court, the economic lifeblood of Dayan, or the military power and generals, they are all now firmly in the hands of His Majesty.
This is all due to Fang Chen.
All the ministers thought that Fang Chen should be given a big reward.
"Your Majesty, I would like to give Mr. Fang a title and make him the highest-ranking duke in our Great Yan Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, I think we can make Master Fang the national advisor! Reward Master Fang with a million silver taels, and grant him a land!"
The ministers all put forward their own views and opinions.
And Luo Ningxin accepted them all.
"All the ministers are right. I have decided to make Lord Fang a first-class Duke. His children can inherit it from generation to generation. I also make Lord Fang a national advisor and become the first national advisor of our Great Yan Dynasty!"
"A reward of tens of millions of taels of silver, and one-third of the imperial city's fiefdom will be given to Mr. Fang!"
Since the founding of the Great Yan Dynasty, no one has ever received such a large reward!
As a national preceptor, he is a first-class official, the only first-class official in the Great Yan Dynasty!
Duke is the highest title among the statuses. There was no first-class duke in the Great Yan Dynasty many years ago, but now Fang Chen has the position of first-class duke!
The highest official position, the highest title, and the power of one person over ten thousand people!
Today, Fang Chen's status is so high that just one word can make the entire Yan Dynasty tremble.
Even, his words can represent His Majesty and the entire court!
Fang Chen truly deserved this award, and many ministers congratulated him one after another, but they were also filled with envy and jealousy.
However, Fang Chen did not express his thanks. His expression was calm, without any disturbance, and he seemed to be a little unhappy.
"Your Majesty, with such a heavy reward, I'm afraid I won't be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility."
Fang Chen refused.
Because he understood that His Majesty gave him such a heavy reward to keep him here and to prevent him from leaving.
So Fang Chen could only refuse!
As soon as he said this, everyone at the scene was stunned.
They didn't expect that Fang Chen would refuse such a high honor and status. It would be impossible for anyone to refuse, right?
This is amazing!
Many people thought they heard wrongly and looked at Fang Chen in surprise.
When Luo Ningxin heard these words, the smile froze on her face.
She didn't expect that after giving so much to Fang Chen, she was barely on an equal footing with herself. What else would he do?
Why do you still refuse? Is this woman beside you more important than all rights and honors?
At this moment, Lu Caihuang was very moved. She knew that Fang Chen had given up all his glory for her.
For just a moment, Luo Ningxin had a smile on her face again. After all, it was at the annual meeting. She did not have an attack. Instead, she said with the emperor's order: "Master Fang, what I reward you is fully deserved."
Come back, my golden mouth has been opened, you cannot refuse, you can only accept it happily."
Luo Ningxin must use a tough attitude and use the emperor's order to make Fang Chen accept these honors.
Fang Chen was very helpless. It seemed that this step would not work at all. Luo Ningxin still would not agree to leave.
Fang Chen still wanted to refuse, but the ministers at the scene began to cheer.
"Congratulations to Mr. Fang, congratulations to Mr. Fang!"
"Lord Fang, you will be the national advisor of our Great Yan Dynasty and the first-class duke from now on. This honor is unprecedented and unprecedented!"
"For everything Mr. Fang has done for the country and the people, he deserves such a high honor. We are really envious of him."
"Master Fang, let me toast you!"
"Master Fang, I respect you too!"
When Fang Chen saw such enthusiastic ministers, he didn't want to spoil his mood.
It seems that some things should be discussed slowly with His Majesty after the new year.
After all, during the Chinese New Year, in front of all the civil and military officials, you can’t do anything too outrageous.
"Thank you, Lord!" Fang Chen thanked him.
Everyone also slowly became quiet.
Luo Ningxin smiled slightly and her mood improved a little.
"In addition to these rewards, I also want to give you the highest reward, which is to make you the marshal of soldiers and horses again to conquer the great lords!"
Fang Chen's face suddenly changed!
What was supposed to come finally came. Luo Ningxin saw that Fang Chen accepted the previous reward, so she struck while the iron was hot!
She must make Fang Chen agree to become the Grand Marshal of the Army. In this case, Fang Chen will not be able to leave no matter what, and he will have to go to war in the next year.
"Your Majesty, last time I became the Grand Marshal of the Army, and then some accidents happened on the way and I secretly returned to the court. In fact, I am not suitable for this position at all."
"The three generals are brave and good at fighting. Each of them has rich experience on the battlefield. Therefore, the position of Marshal of the Army should be appointed by these three generals!"
As soon as these words were said, the ministers present were extremely surprised, especially the three generals who were shocked.
Once upon a time, several generals fought to the death with Fang Chen in order to obtain the position of Generalissimo of the Army, and even poisoned Fang Chen along the way.
Now His Majesty ordered Fang Chen to be the Grand Marshal of the Army, but Fang Chen actually refused and gave the opportunity to three generals!
This made the three generals very grateful and excited.
None of the ministers at the scene knew about Fang Chen's current relationship with His Majesty, so they didn't know what Fang Chen was thinking.
Seeing Fang Chen's refusal, Luo Ningxin continued: "Master Fang, becoming the Marshal of the Army is the greatest reward and honor for you. The three generals can become your lieutenants."
"I believe that if you cooperate with each other, you will be able to defeat Daqian this time and make him pay the price!"
The ministers also tried to persuade Fang Chen.
"Master Fang, Your Majesty's favor has given Master Fang supreme honor and status, and also made Master Fang the marshal of the army. Such an honor is beyond our reach. How could Master Fang refuse?"
"Master Fang, you must not let down His Majesty's favor to you. Now that the three dynasties are at war, we all believe that Master Fang is the most qualified to become the generalissimo of the army, and he will definitely come back victorious!"