Chapter 431 Whoever offends me will be punished even if he is far away
The imperial edict from the imperial court finally came down, and the entire army was rewarded. Even you, Chen Changqing, received a few words of praise, but he was not removed from his post as admiral, let alone returned to the capital to question him.
But only when I arrived at Yang Xuan, there were only a few words of praise, and there was neither promotion nor any reward.
There was another decree, which said that the emperor was still expecting Yang Xuan to fulfill his original agreement.
Yang Xuan was so angry that he almost wanted to scold his mother, but considering that he was the emperor, he could only give up in frustration.
The original agreement was still the same as what it was. The agreement was to attack Loulan. Then it was just a desert. Just fight and fight.
I was just reciting an ancient poem in passing. Are you taking it seriously?
I put in so much effort to recapture Jiayuguan, but you don't give me any benefit at all?
Although Yang Xuan slandered, he also knew what the emperor probably meant. This kind of routine was normal. He had encountered it before. He suppressed himself temporarily in order to accumulate more merits for himself, so that he could be promoted to a higher level.
Get in position.
This is obviously aimed at himself, lest he stop working hard after receiving the reward.
As a wage earner, you have to be manipulated by others.
Yang Xuan had no choice but to go to Chen Changqing to complain.
Because it was an imperial edict from the imperial court, Chen Changqing also returned to Ganzhou City.
In the back hall of the Admiral's Mansion, Chen Changqing was drinking tea. The court's attitude was indeed somewhat ambiguous, which confused him.
Chen Changqing originally thought that he would return to Beijing to report on his duties, but the imperial edict said nothing, so he would still be the admiral of the Ganzhou Guard.
After losing something as big as Jiayuguan, the imperial court didn't even remove him?
Even Jiamen?
Chen Changqing thought about it over and over, and finally came to the conclusion that the emperor probably allowed him to continue sitting in this position because he had something to do.
But the emperor didn't tell me what to do, and he didn't even give a secret order.
It wasn't until he saw Yang Xuan who was also confused that he finally came to his senses. He probably wanted to help Yang Xuan.
So his attitude towards Yang Xuan became enthusiastic.
"Mr. Yang, come on, come on, this is the tea sent from Yingtian Mansion, you can try it."
Yang Xuan cupped his hands and thanked him: "The admiral is so excited, but the subordinate is a little worried."
Chen Changqing consoled him: "Master Yang, what is there to worry about? This is because the imperial court intends to cultivate you."
"I understand the truth, but after all I have made so many contributions, I should be given some reward. What's the point of being silent?"
"It's good that you understand. Your Majesty is asking me to help you for a while." Chen Changqing said with a smile: "Your Majesty is worried that you are not qualified enough. If you take over my position, you will not be able to suppress the people below."
Yang Xuan was speechless, wasn't this just looking down on people, but he still said politely: "The Admiral is worrying too much. This shows that the imperial court still relies on the Admiral."
After the two exchanged compliments, Yang Xuan said: "Your Excellency, I don't know something. Before leaving the capital, I once read an ancient poem in front of the emperor. Loulan will not be returned until I break it. The emperor said that he is waiting for me to complete the agreement.
That’s what happened.”
Chen Changqing didn't know about this, so he narrowed his eyes when he heard it: "Loulan? Isn't that just a desert?"
"Isn't it true? The lower official just recited a poem to suit the occasion, but the emperor took it seriously. What should I do?"
Chen Changqing squinted his eyes and said nothing. Even the Wala people didn't want to stay in that hellish place. What would happen if we took it down?
You can even send an army over at any time and plant a Dasheng dragon flag there, and the Walas will not stop you.
Yang Xuan also imitated Chen Changqing and narrowed his eyes: "Admiral, I have an idea."
"Speaking."
"If I really lead people to Loulan, occupying territory along the way, and holding it, would this be regarded as opening up territory?"
"hiss……"
Chen Changqing's eyes narrowed to a slit: "Master Yang is indeed a young man with high ambitions. Do you mean to counterattack Wala?"
Yang Xuan nodded: "We have suffered a loss this time, and we must get it back. Anyone who offends our prosperity will be punished no matter how far away they are."
Chen Changqing was in awe: "It's a good saying that even if you are far away, you will be killed, but I say this to you. I, Chen Changqing, am willing to march with you and kill the enemy."
Yang Xuan quickly stood up: "Admiral, don't get excited. That's what I said. I don't really want to kill the Wala people's lair."
Chen Changqing was stunned: "What do you mean?"
"Sir Admiral, I am a merchant. I have a hot head and lead my soldiers to risk their lives in battle just to vent my anger. That is not my character."
Yang Xuan motioned Chen Changqing to sit down first, and then said: "Businessmen, of course, our interests come first. We send out troops, but not to vent our anger and revenge, but to occupy territory... No, it is to expand territory.
"
Chen Changqing chuckled: "You are so young, but you are so scheming. I don't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing."
"Sir Admiral, what you say can't be called sophisticated. I am very resourceful."
"Okay, okay, resourceful, resourceful." Chen Changqing burst out laughing.
"But having said that, sending troops to counterattack Oara is not something you and I have the final say on. It needs to be discussed by the court and approved by the Ministry of War."
Yang Xuan nodded, he understood this and the process still had to be followed.
After saying this, Yang Xuan changed the subject again: "Admiral, do you know that Zhao Su and his son have already gone to the grassland royal court to discuss marriage."
"oh?"
"Zhao Su is very ambitious. Is he worthy of marrying a prairie royal family?" Chen Changqing said, "How did you find out?"
"Zhao Mo told me." Yang Xuan said with a smile: "Once the marriage is successful, Zhao Mo is worried that he will be suppressed. This is because he wants to find a backer."
"Then what are you going to do about it?"
"I think that with the status of the Zhao family, it is definitely not worthy to be matched with the royal family, but it is not impossible to be matched with a side branch."
"Side branch?" Chen Changqing was stunned for a moment and soon understood: "You guy, you say you are so sophisticated but you still don't admit it."
"Admiral, how about you change the term, such as foresight?"
"There are ten buckets of hearts in the world, and you alone own seven of them." Chen Changqing said with a smile: "Let's do this to the head office."
"The Admiral is indeed very talented in literature, both civil and military, and the subordinates admire him."
While the two were chatting, a voice came from outside the door: "The imperial edict has arrived."
Both of them were stunned. Didn't the imperial edict just come yesterday? The special envoy hadn't even left for Beijing yet, so why was there another edict?
And the kind without prior notice?
Yang Xuan glanced at Chen Changqing and suddenly became playful: "Admiral, who are you giving this edict to?"
"Of course it's for you. You are a popular person in front of the Emperor."
"That's not necessarily true. Let's make a bet. Whoever loses the money after drinking at night. I guess this imperial edict is for the Admiral."
When the two came to the front hall to greet them and saw the special envoy announcing the edict, the envoy first saluted them and then opened the edict: "Master Yang Xuanyang, accept the edict."