All the generals kneeling in the Tai Chi Hall showed excitement on their faces.
Everyone has rewards, and they are at least one level promotion, and there are countless other rewards.
It took a full quarter of an hour for Liu Xi to finish reading the imperial edict.
It had been many years since there had been such a long imperial edict, which made Liu Xi feel that his tongue was a little cramped.
After signing the imperial edict, all the generals shouted long live together, and the emperor listened with a smile on his face.
All the officials' expressions changed slightly.
The emperor's rewards were so generous that they even broke the rules.
Just like Chen Qingzhi, he was only a fifth-grade commander of the Black Armored Guards before, but now he was directly promoted to a third-grade commander of the Beijing Guards.
What is the Jingwei Commander Tongzhi? He is the deputy commander of the capital's defense forces.
The commander of the Beijing Guard was the emperor himself.
In other words, Chen Qingzhi can now command the entire capital's defense forces.
All the officials felt that the emperor was a bit childish, and Chen Qingzhi was obviously on the same side as the prince Chen Changfeng.
If Chen Changfeng has other ideas, the capital will fall into his hands in an instant.
General Zhaoyi and the right minister of the Ministry of War are all officials of the third rank.
At just such an age, Chen Qingzhi has already surpassed 90% of the officials in Tai Chi Hall.
Speaking of Xue Rengui, they all know that Xue Rengui was just a small fire-headed soldier before.
General Wu Jie, who has been directly promoted to the fifth rank, is also the chief secretary of Prince Zhan Shifu.
This is a reward that is directly meant to give the prince more wings.
Needless to say, the rest of the generals have basically all been promoted to one level. In this way, apart from other things, none of these generals who participated in the battle against Dachu would not be grateful to Chen Changfeng.
Chen Changfeng's power expanded countless times overnight.
The third prince's face was ashen. He read the imperial edict to the end, but did not hear any reward from the emperor.
He didn't even mention his name.
His third prince was like a clown. He had experienced life and death several times and even lost an ear.
But now it doesn't even deserve a name.
"Your Majesty, why didn't I hear the reward for Wu'er? Wu'er suffered life and death on the front line and was physically and mentally damaged. Why didn't Your Majesty give him a reward?" As a mother, Concubine Duan couldn't help it.
She had long been dissatisfied with the emperor's generous grant of titles to Chen Changfeng's people.
She also hopes that her son can become a prince and an emperor in the future.
But half a year ago, the prince Chen Changfeng, whom she had disdained, suddenly changed his appearance and became the emperor's most proud child.
His son, the Third Prince, originally had the support of the army generals and his own mother, so he had a considerable advantage in competing for the crown prince, but today...
Concubine Duan opened her mouth, and all the officials had inexplicable expressions on their faces.
Among the harem, Empress Xu was the most favored by the emperor, but Empress Xu passed away, and the second prince's mother, Concubine Jing, also died soon after.
Now only Concubine Duan, the mother of the third prince, is left in the harem.
Many people say that Concubine Duan was behind the deaths of Queen Xu and Concubine Jing.
But there is no evidence to prove this rumor.
With the support of the harem, and the support of the military, the third prince was already a strong contender for the crown prince.
But in this battle, the emperor did not give any reward to the third prince, which puzzled all the officials.
"And I still remember that the prince killed the fourth child with his own hands when he was in Jiangling City."
"The fourth son's mother, Concubine An Guiren, was crying hard. The prince should give an explanation for this matter." Concubine Duan spoke again, causing the emperor's face to darken instantly.
The good atmosphere was ruined by a woman.
The third prince's face was filled with astonishment, and he obviously did not expect that his mother would vent her anger on him in front of so many people.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Duan is right. Why did the prince kill the fourth prince? If there is no explanation for such fratricide, wouldn't the court be in chaos in the future?"
"Father, I think my sixth brother needs to give an explanation for this matter."
"Father, my sons and ministers also think so."
The official spoke, and the second prince and third prince followed closely behind.
Especially the third prince. His mother was angry with him. How could he stand aside and not speak?
"Your Majesty, we really need to give an explanation for this matter. The fourth prince is the brother of the crown prince, and he was so brutalized by His Highness. If there is no punishment, what about the remaining princes?" Another official said.
Chen Changfeng's performance today was too dazzling.
He was preparing to establish an organization similar to a snare, and the two diehards around him were promoted to high positions, which frightened many people.
Yao Xiaoren frowned. Before he could remind Chen Changfeng about the fourth prince, he was attacked by hundreds of officials.
This caught him a little off guard.
Yao Xiaoren originally thought that at least this matter would not be brought up during the reward ceremony. After all, the emperor was happy and who would dare to make the emperor unhappy.
In this way, he, Yao Xiaoren, can talk to Chen Changfeng about this matter later and discuss how to deal with it.
But who knew that this woman, Concubine Duan...
"As for the fourth child, I originally asked about it in two days. Since Concubine Duan mentioned it, Changfeng, you can explain it to me."
"Why do you want to kill your fourth brother?" The anger on the emperor's face disappeared, his voice was calm, and there seemed to be no emotion in his heart.
Concubine Duan looked at Chen Changfeng coldly.
The fourth prince is a prince after all. Even if Chen Changfeng talks about it, it will not change his fratricide.
Concubine Duan knew better that the emperor was extremely afraid that what happened to Lu Er of the Tang Empire would happen to his sons.
She let her son lose an ear on the battlefield and kept putting off saving him. Now the emperor only awarded Chen Changfeng and others, while her son, the third prince, received nothing.
With such hatred, how could Concubine Duan not hate Chen Changfeng?
How could she feel comfortable if she didn't expose the Fourth Prince?
The third prince said nothing. He also wanted to see how Chen Changfeng would explain this matter.
All the officials stopped talking. The evidence is conclusive that Chen Changfeng killed the fourth prince.
No matter how he quibbles, Chen Changfeng can't escape.
Chen Changfeng is prosperous today, but if the matter of the fourth prince is not explained well, then today will also be the end of Chen Changfeng.
"Your Majesty, there must be a reason for this matter. Today is a big day and we really shouldn't discuss this matter. I would like to ask your Majesty to ask about this matter in detail later." Tang Mingren did not want to see Chen Changfeng suffer because of the fourth prince's matter.
Strictly responsible.
This matter is definitely not a trivial matter. If Chen Changfeng can't explain it well, not only will it be difficult to escape today, but also his position as crown prince will not be guaranteed.
"Your Majesty, what Mr. Tang said is absolutely right. There will be a dinner later, how can we ruin the atmosphere now?" Yao Xiaoren accompanied him with a smile.
He wanted to let Chen Changfeng leave quickly, and then discuss with him how to deal with it.
"Prime Minister Yao, Minister Tang, what kind of atmosphere is more important than the life of the fourth prince?" Concubine Duan must have given up completely.
He refuted Yao Xiaoren and Tang Mingren unceremoniously.
Concubine Duan knew that if she didn't trip up Chen Changfeng now, when they came up with an idea, the matter of the fourth prince might be pushed onto her own son.
Concubine Duan will never let this matter rest for the time being.
"Your Majesty, I love every child in my heart, but the death of the fourth child is definitely not simple. The prince was young and made a minor mistake, and I feel uncomfortable in my heart."
"If the prince really kills the fourth child for no reason, I am willing to be punished on the prince's behalf, but the fourth child must not die without knowing anything." Concubine Duan spoke again, this time she put on a yin and yang face.