Marquis Manghuang asked again about the situation of the 27th Military Camp, but there was nothing needed. Fang Yun answered them one by one. Regarding the hunting in the eastern suburbs and the humiliation of Xu Quan by the Fang brothers, Marquis Manghuang said nothing.
Not mentioned. These seem to be very ordinary job reports.
"About your promotion, the documents from the imperial court have been issued."
Marquis Manghuang glanced at Fang Yun and said calmly.
Even though Fang Yun could deal with it calmly most of the time. When he heard this disappearance, his heart still jumped unconsciously. He was slightly nervous. Whether he would be granted the title of general or marquis depends on the decision of the court.
However, Fang Yun was determined after all and was no better than ordinary people. He quickly calmed down and assumed a posture of listening quietly.
Upon seeing this, Marquis Manghuang nodded slightly and took out an iron cylinder from under the table. He also took out a piece of yellow silk from it, flicked his finger and threw it over:
"This is a document from the imperial court, read it yourself!"
Fang Yun stretched out his palm, took the yellow silk, and unfolded it to see that there were only a few lines of thin silk:
Six Departments of Imperial Investigation:
Anguo General Jun Yun said that he has outstanding military exploits and performed outstandingly in the battle of Manghuang. He is hereby named the Great General of Pingyao to show his merit!
In addition, according to military practice, the general will return to the capital before March and report to the Ministry of War to report on his duties!"
Next, there are the six seals of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Husbandry, and the Ministry of Officials.
"Sure enough, I couldn't be granted the title of Marquis!"
After reading it, Fang Yun sighed secretly, slightly disappointed.
He had already expected this result. The conditions for making kings and marquises in the Zhou Dynasty were very harsh. It does not mean that if you kill an enemy prince, you can immediately become a marquis on your own side. There is no such thing in the world.
thing.
Although the documents of the imperial court did not mention the matter of being granted a title of marquis. However, when Fang Yun saw the six seals on the document, he knew that there had indeed been a record discussion on whether he could be granted a title of marquis in Shangjing City. Because,
Generally, the title of a general only involves the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Husbandry. The imperial court's document for conferring a general will only be stamped with the seals of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Husbandry, instead of the current six seals.
Fang Yun even knew that his proposal to become a marquis must have been rejected during the Six-Ministry discussion. Because if the Six-Ministry approved it but the Military Aircraft Department rejected it, the document should also be stamped with the Military Aircraft Department's seal.
"The military exploits I have accomplished this time should be more than enough for me to be granted the title of General. However, it may not be enough for me to be granted the title of King and Marquis!"
Fang Yun thought in his mind. He thought through all the ins and outs of the title of Marquis just through the six seals stamped on the court documents.
The Six Ministries are controlled by court officials. The Military Aircraft Department and the Ministry of War communicate with each other, but they cannot influence their decisions. With the upright style of court officials, this matter must be handled impartially. Wu Mu cannot intervene in this link. Therefore,
, Fang Yun knew that if he was not granted a title this time, his military merits must still be insufficient.
"Fang Yun, you performed very well in this wild war! With your ability, it will only take you one or two years at most to become a marquis. Your father is also a hero of the imperial court. I hope you can learn from your father.
Serve the imperial court, serve the Great Zhou Dynasty, serve the country and the country!"
Marquis Manghuang spoke at this time.
"Fang Yun understands, thank you Lord Marquis for your advice!"
Fang Yun put away the court documents and bowed his head in salute. At the moment when he lowered his head, he thought silently in his heart:
"As long as the imperial court fails me, I will definitely fail the imperial court! If the imperial court fails me, then I will definitely fail the imperial court!"
In the previous life, the Fang family was destroyed, and the main culprit was the royal family. If the royal family was clear and bright, Fang Yun would naturally not do such disobedient things. But if the royal family was dark and massacred heroes, Fang Yun would never be that foolish and loyal person.
"In this wild war, the Demon King has fallen, and the purpose of shocking the Demon Clan has been achieved. In addition, due to the snowy weather, the court's food and grass supply has also begun to be tense. It is estimated that the troops will be withdrawn soon. - When the ice and snow melt, you will immediately
Return to the upper capital and report to the Ministry of War!"
Marquis Manghuang said.
"Yes, I will obey the order." Fang Yun responded.
"Well," Marquis Manghuang nodded slightly, waved his hand and said, "You can go out!"
"Yes!" Fang Yun saluted again and exited Marquis Manghuang's camp.
After Fang Yun left, behind Marquis Manghuang, a scribe who looked like an aide, immediately took two steps forward, cupped his hands, and said respectfully:
"Master Hou, the son of the Fang family, Dongxiao hunted and put the prince on the flagpole, which humiliated the prince and also made the prince ashamed. Didn't the prince want to scare him? Why did he suddenly change his mind?"
This scribe with three strands of beard looked puzzled.
"Wen Qian," Marquis Manghuang raised his head: "I wanted to scare him at first. It was good, but it was not because of that traitor. The traitor was humiliated by the Fang brothers. It was because he was not good at learning. It is no wonder others.
The journey of martial arts is to swim against the current, and it is impossible to have smooth sailing. More hard work will be beneficial to martial arts and the future. If he can't figure out this truth, he will just be humiliated now, and he will be killed when he comes to the battlefield in the future.
!—I heard that he was very close to Yang Hong, the Marquis of Yingwu, some time ago?"
The staff member named Wen Qian lowered his head and hesitated for a moment, but still did not dare to hide it: "Yes... there is such a thing, but -"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Marquis Manghuang: "Wen Qian, please write a letter for me and tell that traitor. If he doesn't make progress and doesn't want to rely on his own strength to deal with Fang Yun, he will always think about other crooks.
Menxidao, then it won’t be his turn to be the heir apparent of Marquis Manghuang!”
Yu Wenqian was shocked. His original intention was to say a few good words for the prince Xu Quan, but unexpectedly, he actually caused trouble: "Master Marquis, this..., after all, he was born to the eldest lady, how terrible is it?"
OK."
"There's nothing wrong with it," Marquis Manghuang waved his hand, leaving no room for doubt: "Our family of military generals is different from that of civil servants. What matters is that those who are capable should occupy the place. I have eight sons and nine daughters. If Xu Quan is not virtuous enough, my position in the future will be
, just leave it to the other seven!"
When Yu Wenqian heard this, he felt a panic in his heart. Most of the princes in the imperial court had many heirs. And the princes' aides would often choose someone to support. Yu Wenqian chose the prince Xu Quan, after all, he was
Born to the eldest lady. But Marquis Manghuang's remark was tantamount to excluding Xu Quan from the right to inherit the throne.
"It seems that I have to choose a target to support again." Yu Wenqian said in his heart.
In my ears, I heard Marquis Manghuang continue:
"This son Fang Yun, when I first heard about his memorial, he set off a three-chamber trial to impeach Yang Hong. I just thought that this son, relying on his father's protection, was lawless. I wanted to shock him, but after seeing him today, it is no longer necessary.
That's it. This boy has a clear mind, knows etiquette, knows how to advance and retreat, and is also capable. He is a talent for the country. No matter what means a person like this uses, it is all superfluous. There is no need at all! - Tell that traitor that the Fang family has become a powerful family.
, the matter of Fang Yun becoming a marquis will not last more than a year even if military planes suppress him in the future! Let him stay away from the Fang brothers in the future and don’t pester him endlessly!"
"Ah!" Yu Wenqian looked incredulous: "The Fang family is so fast, do they need one family and two princes?"
He was a civil servant who stayed behind during the battle. He didn't know how much contribution Fang Yun had made.
Marquis Manghuang shook his head and looked in the direction where Fang Yunxing was going: "It's not the second lord of the same sect, but the third lord of the same sect!"
Marquis Manghuang seemed to have something to say.
Yu Wenqian's body shook violently. He finally understood why Marquis Manghuang said that the Fang family's situation was complete.
Three princes in one clan! With the strength of the Fang family, if you look at the Great Zhou Dynasty, not to mention the Marquis of Manghuang, even the Marquis of Wu cannot suppress it! You know, the strength of the Sifang Hou alone is enough to compete with the seven Wuhou of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
!
Yu Wenqian took a deep breath, bowed and said: "Subordinate, go and repair the book for Lord Marquis right now!"
Having said that, he retreated.
…………
When the news spread that Fang Yun was awarded the title of Great General Pingyao, the 27th Military Camp was naturally filled with joy again!
Now, the war has calmed down. However, the order to retreat has not yet been issued, and Fang Yun is still on standby, so it is not easy to return to Beijing to resume his duties. Day by day, the snow has subsided. After three or five days, it will be the beginning of spring.
The official retreat order from the imperial court has been issued!
Because the army's food is exhausted, and the food in various places is stranded due to heavy snow and ice, it will take a long time to send it there again. Without enough food support, the army's retreat is inevitable.
After the first batch of troops withdrew to the nearest city for supplies, other armies also began to return to their respective state capitals.
"Finally I can return to the capital and meet my mother!"
Fang Yun stood outside the camp, looking at the snow that had begun to melt on the mountains in the distance, and murmured. The snow has melted, and according to the rules, he has to return to Beijing to resume his life.
The wild mountains are majestic, criss-crossing the north and south, with countless peaks reaching into the sky. Along the thousands of miles of front line, people are moving around, packing their bags in an orderly manner, preparing to leave.
"My lord, my lord..." At this moment, a messenger suddenly gasped and ran over. In his hand, he waved a letter.
"Huh?" Fang Yun frowned: "Why is there such a panic in the military camp?"
"Sir, I have your letter! The other party said he is your brother!" the messenger said hurriedly.
"What!!!"
Hearing this, Fang Yun was shocked in his heart. He did not go to receive the letter, but grabbed the messenger's shoulder tightly: "Where is the person? Where is the person who sent the letter?!"
After the three-party trial, the eldest brother Fang Lin left a letter and disappeared without a trace. Fang Yun did not expect that he would be here and get news from his eldest brother.
The messenger pointed in one direction: "He handed me the letter and then disappeared!"
Fang Yun fiercely grabbed the letter from the messenger's hand and immediately sped towards the direction he pointed.
"Big brother is right here, right here! He also participated in the Great War!!"
Fang Yun's mind was buzzing. This time to conquer the demon clan, the imperial court mobilized soldiers and horses from all over the Zhou Dynasty. He also thought that his elder brother Fang Lin might be among these soldiers. However, people are really too
There were millions of people from the human race plus the demon race, and the battle line stretched for thousands of miles. Even with Fang Yun's ability, it was impossible to see them all. Moreover, he did not hear Fang Lin in the list of rewards awarded by the court this time.
’s name. So, I didn’t care.
"The eldest brother is here, he must have changed his name!!" Fang Yun's head was buzzing. The eldest brother who had always loved and cared for him was not far from him. He had never been as eager to find him as he is now.
he.
After so long, what is his current situation? Is he injured? Was he suppressed in the army? Where did he go after leaving Shangjing City? What kind of experiences did he have... Fang Yun felt that there were too many things in his heart.
If there is more, I want to tell my elder brother.
Where the messenger pointed, people were coming and going, including retreating soldiers, but Fang Lin was nowhere to be seen.