Chapter 45 Promotion
Chapter 45 Promotion
Seeing the seal, even Lu Yunyi, who had been calm and composed before, couldn't help but breathe faster.
Before the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, the Naiman and Kerait tribes were both nobles from the grasslands.
Although it was not as powerful as the Song Dynasty at that time, the Khan of the Naiman Khanate was also the ruler of a country.
This big seal, like the jade seal, is a symbol of honor.
Liu Heiying widened his eyes, approached a little bit, and finally lay on the table, looking at the seal carefully.
He thought that he might not have the chance to see the imperial seal of the Ming Dynasty in this lifetime, but it was a blessing to be able to see the elegance of the seal of the grassland emperor.
At least after having children in the future, you'll have something to brag about.
Seeing the two of them like this, Lu Dangjia smiled and said:
"Although the Naiman tribe has declined, this seal is still priceless. If it is in the hands of the imperial court, it will be of great use."
Liu Heiying raised his head and asked, "Uncle, what's the use?"
Lu Dangjia thought for a moment and said in a deep voice:
"In recent years, the imperial court has been trying to win over the grassland tribes.
In Hezhou, Qinzhou, Taozhou and other areas, tea and horse offices were set up, tea and horse laws were introduced, and Chinese tea was promoted.
It is to allow those grassland tribes to trade with our Ming Dynasty.
They used the furs of war horses, cattle and sheep to exchange for our porcelain, tea, salt and sugar. This was done to win us over and to create a new source of income.
Nowadays, some tribes in the northwest have established friendly relations with our Ming Dynasty. In time, they may become citizens of our Ming Dynasty.
Similarly, with the support of the imperial court, those friendly tribes will become stronger and can send troops to attack those unfriendly tribes on behalf of the imperial court. This is a policy that will bring disaster to the grasslands."
As he spoke, Mr. Lu saw Liu Heying's shocked expression and Lu Yunyi's calm face. He couldn't help but smile and nodded with satisfaction.
My son is born with knowledge and has been smart since he was young. He really knows about these border matters.
But no matter what, he has to speak out his thoughts, because brainstorming is the way to progress.
"This seal of the Naiman tribe is worthless in my Ming Dynasty. It can only be displayed there to show off its power.
But on the grasslands, in the hands of tribes supported by the imperial court, the situation was different.
Whoever gets this seal will be the legitimate ruler of the Naiman Khanate.
Although the Naiman Khanate has long been destroyed, its bloodline still circulates in the grasslands.
As long as it is managed properly, the grassland may produce a large number of works, most of which are supported by our Ming Dynasty.
With him here, the Oirat, Tatar, Uriankhai and even the Yuan court would not be able to invade the border again.
There is no need for us, the Ming Dynasty, to do everything ourselves, and the Naiman tribe can do it."
"What if they don't fight?" Liu Heiying felt his head swelling, not quite understanding.
"It would be good if there were a larger grassland.
Their living habits are destined to attack each other and cannot live in harmony.
In this way, until the next Genghis Emperor emerges from the grasslands, our Great Ming will have nothing to worry about."
Liu Heiying understood this time that as long as the enemy was in chaos and he himself was not, he would win the battle no matter how he fought.
Lu Yunyi also nodded:
"Father is right. Today I learned from the general that
The imperial court was already supporting the Tatars and Wala to fight against the Northern Yuan. If they could make the grassland more chaotic,
Then this Great Seal of the Sun Khan may be more precious than we imagined."
"Ah?" Liu Heiying widened his eyes again and his head left the table.
And Mr. Lu frowned slightly, thought carefully for a moment, and said with some doubt:
"How many princes are in charge of this matter?"
This time it was Lu Yunyi's turn to widen his eyes, but he soon felt relieved.
He is pretending to be smart, but his father is a real genius.
The successful candidates in the imperial examinations in the early years all possessed real talent.
"Yes, it is managed by the King of Qin and the King of Jin, and it seems to have achieved some results."
Lu Dangjia frowned, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes:
"The one who needs this most right now is King Yan!"
Lu Yunyi straightened up suddenly, his face showing a thoughtful expression. After a while, his eyes widened little by little, and he nodded repeatedly.
"Yes, it's King Yan!"
Among the three kings of the frontier, the King of Qin and the King of Jin were backed by the imperial court and could openly trade with the grasslands.
Because of this, he received countless amounts of money and weapons.
This money, weapons and various military supplies are like fat meat,
Whether receiving or handing it out, you can always keep some oil on your hands.
Therefore, although the two kings lived in the frontier, they lived a very comfortable life.
The Prince of Yan was in the Yuan capital, and his position was high, but in the end, he had no real benefits.
If there was a Naiman tribe in front of him, he would certainly be able to argue with reason and gain the same benefits as the King of Jin and the King of Qin.
"You mean to give this thing to King Yan?"
Lu Yunyi was still somewhat afraid of Emperor Taizong and did not want to have too much contact with him, so he just let his uncle Liu Sheng develop slowly.
He has now become involved with Lan Yu and is a member of the prince's party.
If you betray your own people, you will be unpopular with everyone.
Lu Dangjia frowned and glanced at Lu Yunyi, his tone became a little stern:
"You have to take one side in everything. You can't be in Cao's camp but your heart is in Han. This is not a good way to deal with it. It's the same for people. You can't betray easily."
"I will teach you." Lu Yunyi quickly stood up and bowed.
Liu Heiying was the same, but his eyes were full of confusion.
"Sit down. This item can only be given to the general. There are all kinds of people in Qingzhou now.
Soldiers, food, and weapons are continuously sent here. I think there must be spies everywhere.
Not to mention delivering the seal, even if it was a letter, it would probably be intercepted halfway."
He looked at Liu Heiying again:
"If those spies had any brains, they would have already targeted your father.
So many cattle and sheep were gutted for food, and they came from the grasslands. What would you think? "
Liu Heiying stood up suddenly, feeling a great fear enveloping him.
No need to think, he must have been secretly communicating with Cao Yuan and sent a letter!
"Don't scare me with this Bo's Mansion!"
"Fortunately, those cattle and sheep were captured in battle.
If you came here to buy things, your father would probably have been tortured in prison.
But even so, this matter must be followed up, otherwise our two families will be implicated."
Lu Yunyi's face also became solemn, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of despair, as if it was indeed the case.
Even the scouts in the front line of our army would pay attention to the incoming letters, so how could the main army not pay attention?
Liu Heiying pounced on Lu Yunyi as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw:
"Brother Yun'er, you have to save my father."
He had no doubt about Mr. Lu's words.
Over the years, their family business has grown bigger and bigger, and Mr. Lu’s advice and suggestions are indispensable.
Now he just wanted to send the seal to the camp as soon as possible to clear his suspicion.
Liu Heiying's snotty appearance made Lu Yunyi smile.
"Hurry up, the things must be given to the general, otherwise I will be implicated."
"Really?"
"Of course, I don't know the King of Yan, so why should I give it to him?"
Liu Heiying finally felt relieved, and when he looked at the large bronze seal on the table, he was not as happy as before.
Lu Dangjia said:
"Give this to Lan Yu and present it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Lan Yu is the uncle of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Sometimes, giving gifts to younger generations is more effective than giving gifts to oneself."
Lu Yunyi looked at his father in surprise. He knew a little about the ways of the world.
But hearing these words coming from his father, who was always old-fashioned and conservative, still made him feel strange.
But it was true that he had gotten to know many adults through some of the children over the years.
"Then uncle, when are we going?"
Liu Heiying had a look of anticipation on his face. At this moment he no longer wanted to dream of becoming an official under the crown prince. He just wanted his father to be out of danger as soon as possible and cleared of suspicion.
"The sooner the better. You should take the seal now. Lan Yu may be waiting for you. You should act in a hurry.
Whether it is urgent or not also affects your status in the eyes of your superiors.
A subordinate who offers treasures in a hurry is definitely more worthy of promotion than one who offers treasures hesitantly. "
Lu said slowly, busy making tea.
The tea had just been brewed since they started talking.
He poured a glass for each of them and said with a smile:
"Go quickly, you will understand these things when you grow up."
Lu Yunyi's eyes widened slightly, and a ripple began in his heart. His father was a proud scholar, otherwise he would not have given up the imperial examination after failing once.
It may be difficult to teach such social skills today.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Yunyi drank the tea in the cup. The temperature was just right. Then he stood up with a serious expression and bowed slightly:
"Thank you, father. I will leave now."
Liu Heiying also said: "Thank you for your help, uncle."
Lu nodded gently and waved his hand: "Go ahead."
The two picked up the seal, turned around and left quickly, the sound of their footsteps gradually fading away.
Mr. Lu drank the tea in the cup and sighed softly.
Then he stood up silently and walked to the door, staring at the two rows of footprints in the yard in a daze.
"Yier is a hard-working person, and he has to walk his own path."
Lu appeared at the door of the room at some point, staring at the figure in the Confucian robe in a daze, muttering to herself.
Mr. Lu did not take his eyes away from the footprints, and his voice was somewhat cold:
"The Ming Dynasty was newly established, and many heroes came one after another.
There are countless outstanding people like the stars in the sky, and there are countless people with great wisdom.
Yi'er is a little clever, but not up to par.
I just hope he can achieve something in the battlefield and protect himself."
In the big tent of the Qingzhou camp, even though it was already late, Lan Yu was still sitting behind the desk, reading the military reports and documents.
At this time, faint footsteps were heard, and Shi Zhengyu's figure quickly appeared in the military tent.
"General, the scout commander Lu Yunyi and his subordinate Liu Heiying came here and said they have something important to report to you, General."
Lan Yu raised her eyebrows, but smiled slightly:
"Let them in."
After Shi Zhengyu left, Lan Yu slowly raised his head and glanced across the entire military tent.
He stayed in the darkness for a moment, and the smile on his face grew wider.
Soon, two figures, one tall and one short, one fat and one thin, appeared in the military tent.
Lu Yunyi is tall, handsome, and has bright eyes.
His face was a little cracked from the wind and snow, but even so, he still looked very heroic.
Liu Hei Ying, who was standing by, was arrogant and domineering.
But at this moment, he lowered his head firmly, clenched his hands tightly, and his whole body was filled with the nervousness when he first met Shangguan.
"Your subordinate Lu Yunyi pays homage to the general."
"Your subordinate, Liu Heiying, pays homage to the general."
"What's the matter?"
Lu Yunyi took a deep breath, took out the Sun Khan Seal from his arms, walked quickly forward and placed it on the blue jade table, and said loudly:
"General, I found this item among the spoils of the Naiman tribe. After much investigation, I found that this item is the seal of the Naiman Khanate.
When I learned about this item, I was shocked and rushed back from home to present it to the general and the crown prince. "
Lan Yu paused writing and raised his eyes.
Looking at the large seal on the table, the green bull on it is lifelike, as if roaring right in front of you.
"Sun sweat?" Lan Yu asked with a hint of doubt in his tone.
Lu Yunyi raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking that he was an old fox. He immediately spoke solemnly and told him all about the branches and elites of the Naiman tribe.
Including sending a letter back to ask Liu Huaipu to find it, he did not hide it.
After hearing everything, Lan Yu nodded slowly.
A trace of joy and shock appeared on his face, and he picked up the seal and examined it carefully.
"Good! Good! Good! Lu Yunyi, this item is extremely precious. You have done a great job!"
Seeing Lan Yu's exaggerated expression, Lu Yunyi's mouth twitched slightly.
"General, please don't embarrass me. This is my job."
Lan Yu looked up at Lu Yunyi, then turned his gaze to Liu Heiying and asked:
"Are you Liu Heiying?"
"Yes, I am reporting to the general. I am your subordinate." Liu Heiying felt his legs go weak, and the fluency with which he usually quarreled with his wife disappeared.
Lan Yu pondered for a moment and said:
"I have heard about the dried apricots incident. Your father did a great job. The Ming army is grateful to him.
Well, since your father is doing business in Beijing,
I will write to Peking to help him find a job as a deputy minister of the Ministry of War, which will make things easier for him in the future."
Liu Heiying stood there in a daze, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
His father was one of the best in Qingzhou, but in Beiping, he was like an ant.
Those shopkeepers in Peking who were countless times richer than the other merchants wanted to be officials but couldn't even get one, but his father actually had one?
Lu Yunyi's eyes were filled with smiles, and he kicked over.
Liu Heiying fell to his knees with a thud, but the kick also made him wake up, and he quickly said:
"Thank you, General. I am grateful to you!"
Lan Yu also smiled: "The Ming army never mistreats those who have made contributions. Since your father has been so concerned about the army, he deserves a reward."
As he spoke, he glanced at Lu Yunyi again:
"As for the two of you, I will inform His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of this matter and write to the court to request merit for you. This item will be of great use to the court and it comes at the right time."
"Thank you, General!" Lu Yunyi's face was shocked and he bowed quickly, and Liu Heiying did the same.
"As for the army, I remember that you two have made many contributions.
Lu Yunyi was promoted to the position of assistant commander, in charge of many matters concerning the front troop scouts.
Liu Heiying was promoted to the rank of captain of the vanguard scouts, and assisted Lu Yunyi in coordinating the vanguard scouts.
The appointment documents and seals will be delivered to the front army tomorrow, so do your work well and don’t be impatient.”
Lan Yu's voice echoed in the tent and slowly flowed into the hearts of the two.
Lu Yunyi's eyes widened. Although he knew he would be promoted,
But now it is too fast, after all, the matter has not yet been notified to the court.
However, this is also consistent with Lan Yu's usual domineering style.
As for Liu Heiying, he was stunned again.
A few days ago, he was still a small flag. Even if he was promoted on the front line, he is now only in charge of a hundred-man team.
Now he has even risen to the rank of Qianzong, which is a position almost the same as Yan Sanda.
For a moment, Liu Heiying was so excited that he couldn't control himself.
Lu Yunyi pursed his lips, bowed and said:
"Thank you, General, for your promotion. I will do my best to help our Ming scouts defeat the Yuan army."
"Thank you, General, for promoting me. I will devote my whole life to the country until my death." Liu Heiying trembled, unable to suppress his excitement.
Lan Yu nodded gently:
"This is just a military position. Your official status will be decided by the Governor's Office after I report this to the court. Just wait."
"Thank you, General." The two said in unison.
"Well, let's go down."
"Subordinates resign"
The two of them left without the same steady and anxious pace as when they came.
But the amplitude of his body swaying was a little larger, and he was obviously very happy.
Lan Yu looked at their backs disappearing into the military tent, sneered, shook his head slowly, and then continued to look at the document in his hand.
After an unknown amount of time, the noise outside the military tent became increasingly quiet.
Only the faint sound of armor colliding between the soldiers in the Xunying camp could be heard.
Lan Yu then put down the military newspaper in his hand, stretched out his hand and gently pinched his eyebrows, then stood up and stretched his waist.
He seemed to remember something and looked into the darkness of the military tent, his voice somewhat frivolous:
"How is it? He only took half an hour to go back and forth from home. He must have stayed there for only a moment before rushing to the military tent to present treasures. He is indeed a loyal man."
A hoarse and obscure voice sounded in the darkness:
"General, this guy is too scheming, be careful of getting his eyes pecked."
"Jiang Li, you inspectors have always been suspicious. I don't bother to explain."
Lan Yu picked up the seal on the table and examined it carefully, then said thoughtfully:
"Send this item 800 miles to the East Palace urgently, and let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince handle it."
He looked towards the shadow again and asked thoughtfully:
"Do you think His Royal Highness will give this item to the King of Yan or to His Majesty?"
"Is there any difference? It is better to return these things to the grassland and let them fight.
The King of Jin and the King of Qin both have their own military duties, but the King of Yan is training his troops in Beiping all day long, but he has nowhere to be used. "
“There is a difference, a huge difference!
If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince presents this item to the King of Yan, it is a token of brotherly love, which shows that there is also family affection in the royal family.
If I present it to Your Majesty and then give it to the King of Yan, that would be the friendship between the monarch and his subjects.”
Lan Yu narrowed her eyes slightly and spoke in a calm voice, but there was a coldness in her voice that lingered in the military tent.
"The crown prince is also a king." After a long while, Jiang Li's voice came from the side.
For some reason, Lan Yu's eyes showed a bit of loneliness, and she nodded gently:
"You are right, but as your uncle, I have to protect the Ming Dynasty for your Highness."
(End of this chapter)