Snowflakes were falling outside, and Zhao Yanxun rode in a chariot sedan, escorted by more than a dozen guards, and rushed all the way to the school grounds.
"Dagui..."
Hearing Zhao Yanxun's exchange, Lin Dagui, who was walking in front, immediately turned around and said, "I'm here!"
"Do you know Hu Dabiao?"
Just listen to Lin Dagui's reply: "Reporting to the prince, he and I are both guards of the imperial army, and we knew each other when we were in the capital!"
"This guy has a bad temper. Generally, Shangguan can't suppress him. Recently, he has become a lot more honest under Wang Zong, but he is still arrogant and rash..."
Lin Dagui replied: "Your Majesty, he has such a bad temper!"
Taking over the official title from Huo An, who was accompanying him, Zhao Yanxun said in a deep voice: "You can be tempered by others even if you have a bad temper. You have a calm personality... You are not inferior to him in terms of qualifications. How about making him a general commander under you?"
To be honest, Lin Dagui didn't want to cause any trouble, but he couldn't refuse.
"I accept your order!"
I only heard Zhao Yanxun continue to say: "I plan to select a group of elite and loyal soldiers from these surrendered imperial troops in a few months, and you will be the commander. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Lin Dagui finally understood. He asked Hu Dabiao not to temper him, but to prepare him to take over his position.
Going from the front of the palace to serve as a commander is undoubtedly a high promotion, but it is far away from the center of power.
Just listen to Lin Dagui's reply: "I follow the prince's instructions, but I am afraid that I am not capable enough and will live up to the prince's high expectations!"
Zhao Yanxun smiled and said: "I believe in you!"
It is very necessary to establish a new guard post. There are simply not enough upgraded soldiers, and the mobility of the local guard post is also insufficient. Zhao Yanxun's troops in the second county of Longyou North are actually stretched thin.
This time, in order to deal with the southern invasion of the Forbidden Army Guards, Zhao Yanxun mobilized 70% of the royal palace's combat force to go north. The south was protected by the local guards, and Wang Yu was only guarding Zhenxi Pass.
When they reached this point, the conversation ended.
Soon the sedan entered the school grounds and finally stopped on the east side of the high platform. Zhao Yanxun got up and got off the sedan. At this moment, the musicians played peaceful music.
Seeing Zhao Yanxun step onto the high platform, the "common people" behind were all extremely excited.
Seeing that some people were already rioting, the etiquette officer maintaining order quickly reminded: "No kneeling... No kneeling now!"
"Have you forgotten what I just told you? Just listen to my greetings!"
While he was speaking, Zhao Yanxun had already taken his seat on the high platform, and the music stopped at this time.
The scene was quiet and solemn, except for a polite official walking to the front and shouting loudly: "Your Highness ascends to the throne...kneel down!"
With the words of the ceremony officer, everyone at the scene knelt on the ground, and then shouted: "Kowtow to your highness!"
"rise!"
Everyone at the scene stood up, and the two groups of ministers standing in front adjusted their ranks to face each other, leaving the middle empty.
I have to say that it was very cold standing in this ice and snow, so everyone at the scene was shivering from the cold.
At this time, Zhao Yanxun said: "The Chinese New Year will be here in a few days, and it will not be easy for you all this year..."
"The sergeants are fighting on the front line, fighting for life and death..."
"The craftsmen under the rule of the palace work day and night to support the operation of various departments of the palace..."
This was Zhao Yanxun's opening statement, and of course it was also his true words. Everyone under the jurisdiction of the palace had credit.
"There are more than 200,000 soldiers and civilians in Longyou, and all of them have made contributions, and all of you here today...are the best among them!"
"You are the meritorious officials of the palace. I always give clear rewards and punishments. Since you have meritorious service, you must be rewarded heavily..."
Having said this, Zhao Yanxun glanced at Huo An and said, "Declarate the edict!"
Huo An nodded in agreement. He turned around and took the edict from the young eunuch, then stepped forward.
Just listen to Huo An's loud voice: "Every craftsman and farmer comes forward to receive the edict!"
The craftsmen and the common people were first to be ennobled. This was discussed in advance, so at this moment several ceremony officials led them forward.
Everyone came to the front, knelt on the ground under the instructions of the etiquette officer, and kowtowed to Zhao Yanxun on the high platform.
The ceremonial officer in front said loudly: "Every craftsman and farmer has received the imperial edict..."
Huo An spread out the edict and read: "The king's edict..."
"I have heard that those who have merit will be rewarded, so long-term, and those who work hard will be rewarded, so that they can be more diligent..."
"So now that I have called you to this level, the palace will reward you for your merits..."
Huo An read for a long time before he began to read out the names of those who were commended.
After reading the list of honorees, it took more than four minutes in total, and Huo An's throat was almost smoking.
After clearing his throat, he had to finish reading the remaining sentences.
"For your meritorious service, I will reward you with one stone of grain and two batches of cloth..."
Money is of little use, food and materials are hard currency, and everyone has received relatively generous rewards.
"All rewards have been distributed to various prefectures and counties. You can receive them with your honor roll..."
"Authorization..."
The so-called honorary book is an honorary certificate invented by Zhao Yanxun, which has been used before.
The food and cloth can be used up, but the honor can be retained through certificates and used to inspire others to work hard.
After reading the word "conferring", four eunuchs walked out from the left and right, carrying trays to the front of the team.
The first few ceremonial officials immediately stood up and conferred books on these people in the name of Zhao Yanxun. The latter kowtowed and thanked them as instructed.
One hundred copies of the booklet were distributed quickly, and the people were filled with joy and were led back to their original positions by the ceremony officer.
Next, Huo An began to read out the second edict, which was specially designed to reward the sergeants present.
Under the command of the officer, a group of sergeants were brought to the front, and the whole process was similar to the one just now.
Huo An read out the edict of commendation and finally read out the list of recipients.
The rewards for the sergeants are the same as those for the previous group, which are food and necessary supplies. After all, even powerful soldiers have to support their families.
Standing in the queue, listening to the rewards he could get, Hu Xiaolin was already planning to take them all home after today's holiday to surprise his wife and father-in-law's family.
It has to be said that after getting rid of his baggage and starting a new life, Hu Xiaolin's life has become more and more promising.
"I would like to thank Your Highness for your kindness..."
As everyone kowtowed, the main ceremony ended today, which took less than fifteen minutes.
After the sergeants were brought back to their original state, Zhao Yanxun stood up, crossed his arms and looked at the people in front of him and said: "Gentlemen...the commendation given to you today is to reward your achievements over the past year!"
"But in two days, the new year will arrive, and everyone in the royal family will start a new journey. I hope you will make new achievements in the new year. Next year... I will still be here to give you meritorious services.
Awarded with the Military Academy Award!"
Under the excited eyes of the soldiers and civilians below, Zhao Yanxun's tone became more and more impassioned: "Gentlemen...as long as you work hard and under the leadership of the royal palace, your life will be better!"
At this point, Zhao Yanxun finished speaking, and he made a gesture to Huo An, who immediately informed the courtesy officer in front.
"The ceremony is over, I send you off to Your Highness..."
Zhao Yanxun walked down the steps with his hands behind his back, and everyone at the scene knelt down and prostrated on the ground, shouting "Send you off to Your Highness".
When Zhao Yanxun got on the chariot sedan, he heard the county sergeants shouting: "Long live His Highness King Yong..."
"Long live His Highness King Yong..."
This sentence is shouted before roll call during training and before meals. It can be said that it has been engraved in the bones of the sergeants.
As they shouted, it appeared that the common people were also shouting "Long live", and the atmosphere in the school grounds suddenly became more lively.