When Yu Lingshuang woke up the next morning, she blamed Nangong Aotian with some dissatisfaction, "The big bad guy, it's all you."
"It's okay, hehe. I'll ask someone to bring the food in for you later." Nangong Aotian looked at Yu Lingshuang, whose pretty face was red, and said with a smile.
"You...you're so bad." Yu Lingshuang muttered dissatisfiedly and covered her head with the quilt.
"Tian'er, go and ask Ling Shuang to come for dinner. Doesn't that girl usually get up very early? Why haven't you come out yet today?" Yilin said to Nangong Aotian when she saw Nangong Aotian coming in.
"Oh. I called her, she's a little nice and comfortable." Nangong Aotian said with a smile.
"What's wrong? Are you sick? Do you want to call a doctor?" Yilin said quickly.
"Listen to this kid." Nangong Haoran raised his head and glanced at Nangong Aotian and said, "Is this kid's medical skills still low? He may have caused trouble to this girl."
"Hehe." Nangong Aotian's old face couldn't help but blush, but it quickly subsided.
"You kid." Of course Yilin knew the reason, "I'll go take a look later."
After eating, Nangong Aotian hurried to the palace. If it was about other things, he wouldn't be so concerned about it, but today is the day when the emperor gives him a reward, and he is looking forward to it. Especially looking forward to giving him more.
money.
Although he walked very quickly, when Nangong Aotian rushed to the court hall of the palace hall, all the ministers in the court had already arrived.
"These guys, it's not like I'm giving them awards today, but they came earlier than me." Thinking silently in his heart, Nangong Aotian walked towards his seat.
"You boy, His Majesty may give you a big reward this time." Dongfang Xiaotian beside Nangong Aotian said softly.
"Haha, I just hope you can give me some more money." Nangong Aotian said with a smile.
"Why are you so worthless?" Dongfang Xiaotian frowned, "But it's really hard to reward you now. You already have a high title, you have such a large territory, and you also have the position of army commander.
, plus a title of marshal, I think I can only give you some more money."
Just as he was talking, Liu Bang had already walked in.
After a conversation about the situation, the topic soon shifted to Nangong Aotian's victory in this competition.
"My dear friends, yesterday Marquis Nangong earned a lot of honor for our Chinese Empire and at the same time obtained a city without wasting any effort. Do you think such a contribution deserves the reward it deserves?" Liu Bang looked at him.
The courtiers present said.
"Emperor Shengming." Everyone replied together.
"Marquis Nangong is not only outstanding in martial arts talent at such a young age, but he has also repeatedly made contributions to our Chinese Empire. This time he has won honors for our Chinese Empire. I have considered and decided to make Marquis Nangong a third-class Duke.
, and will also reward five million purple gold coins." Liu Bang said firmly while looking at the ministers below.
"Your Majesty, although Marquis Nangong has outstanding achievements, is the status of a duke a bit high?" Situ Borui stood up at this time and said, "Since the founding of the Chinese Empire, the number of dukes in the empire has not exceeded twelve at most, and all of them are qualified.
Only those who have made great contributions and are over fifty can be crowned a duke."
The status of a Duke in the Chinese Empire is very high. Unless you have made very outstanding contributions, you cannot get the title of Duke. More importantly, the title of Duke has no hereditary rights. Although future generations can inherit the title after meeting certain conditions,
The title will also be reduced.
"Although Marquis Nangong is still young, he has already made considerable contributions. With his efforts, all the small principalities in the south were included in the Chinese Empire. Up to now, the situation in the south is also very stable, and there have been no incidents.
These merits alone are enough for him to have the title of Duke, not to mention this merit." Liu Bang said firmly.
"But Your Majesty, Marquis Nangong is still young after all. It is better to keep his title of duke temporarily and reward him when he can take on important positions in the court." Another minister stood up and said.
"Don't you think that the current position of commander of Marquis Nangong's regiment is not important?" Liu Bang frowned and looked at the minister and said with some displeasure.
"But he is still young after all, so I ask Your Majesty to think twice." The minister still said a little stubbornly.
"I hope your Majesty will think again." Five or six more ministers stood up.
"Your Majesty, I think this reward is reasonable." Ouyang Cong stood up at this time and said, "Wei Chen believes that not many of the Dukes of the Chinese Empire have achieved such great achievements. Although Marquis Nangong is still young, he has already made great achievements.
Our Chinese Empire has made great military exploits. It has also increased the territory of our Chinese Empire by one-sixth. More importantly, it has also added an army with strong combat effectiveness to our empire. These achievements are enough for Marquis Nangong.
The title of Duke, not to mention that although Marquis Nangong is still very young, there is no rule in the empire that prevents you from being granted the title of Duke because of your young age."
"Your Majesty, I agree with Prime Minister Ouyang's point of view." At this time, Dongfang Xiaotian also stood up and said.
"Your Majesty, I also agree with Prime Minister Ouyang's point of view." Huangfu Chao also stood up to support Nangong Aotian at this time.
"Wei Chen also agrees." At this time, three or four more civil servants also stood up and said.
"I have already decided on this matter. In addition, all the ministers have also agreed, so it is settled. It cannot be changed." Liu Bang said firmly looking at all the ministers.
"Yes." Everyone responded quickly.
"Nangong Aotian listens to the order." Liu Bang said loudly.
"Yes." Nangong Aotian quickly stepped forward and saluted Liu Bang.
"I will now make you a third-class Duke and reward you with five million purple gold coins." Liu Bang said loudly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Nangong Aotian quickly saluted again.
"Although Zhang Henshui and Huangfu Jun have no chance to fight, I see that their courage is commendable and they are talents of the empire, so I reward them with one million purple gold coins each, and at the same time, I confer Zhang Henshui and Huangfu Jun as first-class barons." Liu Bang
Said again.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhang Henshui and Huangfu Jun stood up from behind. They also arrived at the main hall today, but because they had no meritorious status before, they did not sit among the ministers, but were arranged at the back.
"Our Chinese Empire has so many young heroes. I believe that our Chinese Empire will become even stronger in the near future." Liu Bang said loudly.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report." At this time, a general in his fifties stood up and said.
"What's the matter with General Zhao?" Liu Bang looked at the man and asked in confusion.
"This man's name is Zhao Zhenpeng, he is the general of the Huwei Army. One of the three generals of the Huwei Army." Dongfang Xiaotian on the side explained to Nangong Aotian, "This man is in charge of the 200,000 Huwei Army."
"As far as I know, the number of the Holy Dragon Legion under Duke Nangong has reached 900,000, which has exceeded the most powerful Huwei Legion in our empire, so I suggest that the Holy Dragon Legion should be divided into two legions." Zhao Zhenpeng said loudly, "Otherwise the Holy Dragon Legion
The military strength of the Dragon Legion is much greater than that of other legions, so it is inevitable that there will be some imbalance."
"Your Majesty, our Holy Dragon Legion was established not long ago, and it is composed of surrendered soldiers and generals from the former small principality. Now splitting the legion will shake the army and create a crisis." Nangong Aotian could not sit still at this time. He stood still.
Get up and say loudly.
"Your Majesty, the Holy Dragon Legion has too many people and the burden of military expenses is too heavy. Therefore, Wei Chen suggested that the Holy Dragon Legion should reduce its strength. Control it to around 400,000. This will not only make the Holy Dragon Legion more elite, but also reduce the empire's military needs.
Expenditure. More importantly, after all, the Holy Dragon Legion is composed of surrendered troops from some small principalities. If it grows too big, it will be difficult to control it in the future." Another official stood up and said.
"Your Majesty, I have been in the Holy Dragon Legion for a long time. I know the Holy Dragon Legion very well. I think the current Holy Dragon Legion is definitely a very combat-effective and very loyal army of our Chinese Empire, and now the Lion Empire
Since China is eyeing us, we must not reduce our troops." Dongfang Xiaotian quickly stood up and said.
"Your Majesty, as far as I know, the supplies currently supplied to the Holy Dragon Legion are almost equal to those of the Phoenix Legion. The shortfall is all prepared by Duke Nangong himself. It does not add any burden to the military supplies of the Chinese Empire at all.
, and I also fought with Duke Nangong with the Holy Dragon Legion. I witnessed with my own eyes the whole process of Duke Nangong forming the Holy Dragon Legion. The Holy Dragon Legion has absolutely no intention of rebellion against our Chinese Empire. More importantly, in
Under the very ideal policies of Duke Nangong, the people of the small principalities that have surrendered to our Chinese Empire have begun to gradually integrate into our Chinese Empire. And the Lion Empire is eyeing our country. The Holy Dragon Legion is now
We are guarding the border there, so I believe that it is impossible to weaken the military strength of the Holy Dragon Legion." Liu Dingguo also stood up at this time and said.