Chapter 736: I will live up to your majesty's mission and will not return to the court until I
Xie Yunchu stood up and poured a glass of wine for Xiao Chen himself, and continued: "You are so alone, don't you feel bored?"
Xiao Chen frowned slightly, drank, and shook his head.
Xie Yunchu was also somewhat helpless, and secretly gritted his teeth, and would secretly investigate Qing Changan to see if he really had a "illegitimate eldest son".
Morning next day.
Xiao Zhenzhen appeared in the hall wearing a royal royal robe that was made overnight. Zuo Ruiyang and others had already known the emperor's decision last night.
However, when he saw Xiao Zhenzhen walking into the hall with a serious expression and murderous eyes, he was still a little shocked.
"Isn't this the prince's uniform?" a minister asked in confusion.
Zuo Ruiyang and Qing Chengshi looked at each other. Yes, isn't it the prince's attire? He was given the title of King of Yue...
Zhou Yuqi looked at Xiao Zhenzhen, who was wearing a prince's uniform, and felt that she had a stern look today and exuded some of the majesty of a prince.
Wei Shuying gently touched Zhou Yuqi: Did you know that Princess Jinning was crowned king?
Zhou Yuqi raised his eyebrows slightly: Just one step ahead of you.
Just one step early.
Well, he finally saw the situation clearly. Among the female officials in the court, Xiao Zhenzhen was the real number one.
The female physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau were not involved in government affairs, let alone going to court, but Xiao Zhenzhen was the first queen of Cangyun Kingdom!
Xiao Zhenzhen walked up to Xiao Chen, "Royal brother."
Xiao Chen smiled slightly, "It seems that the emperor has long intended to make you king." Otherwise, how could this uniform be made so quickly?
"should be."
She had just returned to Litang Palace not long ago when someone brought the prince's uniform to her before she realized what was happening.
After the slight discussion and the word "court is about to begin", the entire hall fell silent.
Xiao Yao sat on the dragon throne surrounded by guards of honor. The ministers shouted "Long live the emperor" until she said, "My dear ministers, please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
All the ministers stood up and expressed their doubts about Xiao Zhenzhen's prince's uniform. This uniform must have been prepared long ago...
Xiao Yao glanced at Tang An.
The latter stepped out holding a whisk, "The rebellion in Jinzhou has been completely suppressed. The rebels Chang Weihao, Long Xiangfei and their nine clans will be executed at Caiwu Gate in ten days!"
All the ministers praised the emperor for his wisdom.
Tang An continued, "The Emperor is rewarding the ministers who have made contributions in suppressing the rebellion. He now summons Zhou Yiqing, Yu Tong, and Zhang Yongzhao to the palace to receive the titles." As soon as he finished speaking, a young eunuch handed over the fashion booklet.
Tang An opened the booklet and continued loudly: "General Zhou's son Zhou Yiqing has made outstanding military achievements, and was appointed as the general who conquered Yue, and was given a good house and a thousand taels of gold.
Li Yutong, former deputy general of the Dark Guard Camp, was named General of Jin'an and given a good house and 100 taels of gold.
Zhang Yongzhao, the prefect of Changzhou, was promoted to the governor-general of Jiangnan for his merits in reporting the rebellion and suppressing the rebellion. He was given a good house, 100 taels of gold, and the position of Changzhou County Magistrate. Li Yingu was promoted to the prefect of Changzhou.
In the former dark guard camp, Zhao Yuhu is the general of the guard..."
It took a full quarter of an hour to read out the awards.
"Thank you Lord for your grace."
Zhou Yiqing, Zhang Yongzhao and others knelt down to express their gratitude.
Looking at the meritorious officials kneeling on the ground in the hall, Xiao Yao stepped down from the dragon chair and walked towards Zhou Yiqing, "General Zhou, please stand up quickly."
Zhou Yiqing looked at the emperor's hand, and the thought that there was a difference between men and women flashed through his mind. Then he looked at the emperor's determined eyes and didn't care about anything else. He just stood up with the emperor's help, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Yao nodded slightly, and then helped up Yu Tong, Zhang Yongzhao and many other meritorious officials.
People in the world insist on saying that there are differences between men and women, and that wrists and ankles cannot be looked at before the marriage. But she has to break the convention. Does it mean that anyone she has helped to succeed, who has touched her skin, must become part of her harem?
The Minister of War said: "Your Majesty, please provide relief to the families of the soldiers who died for the country this time."
"allow."
"On behalf of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives, I would like to thank Your Majesty for his grace and reward."
Xiao Yao raised her hand and asked the Minister of War to stand up. She then looked at Xiao Chen and said, "Your Highness Prince Chen and Xie Yunchu also made great contributions to the chaos in Jinzhou this time. Your Highness Prince Chen, have you thought about what you want?"
Xiao Chen stepped out and clasped his fists, "Your Majesty rewarded me when I had no merit, I dare not ask for anything. If you really want something," he thought for a moment, "then please ask Your Majesty to increase the military pay for the thousands of soldiers."
"allow!"
You can save on everything except military pay!
"You have all worked hard and made great contributions in the Jinzhou case. Tonight, I will hold a palace banquet and all the ministers will welcome you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Yao returned to the throne and said, "Now our Great Cangyun is prosperous, the people are rich and the country is strong. Before and after the Jinzhou Rebellion, the traitors of Yuecheng were still unwilling to give up and dared to harass our people on the border. What do you think, my dear ministers, should we do with this matter?"
How to deal with it?
This appointed Zhou Yiqing as the general who would conquer Yue.
Xiao Chen stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, Yuecheng was originally a small vassal state of Cangyun. Now it is becoming more and more arrogant and repeatedly testing us. We should make a concerted effort to recover Yuecheng and eliminate future troubles!"
Xiao Yao nodded, her eyes sweeping over Zuo Ruiyang, Qing Chengshi, Wei Shuying, and Zhou Yuqi.
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
Everyone knelt down and agreed with His Royal Highness Prince Chen's proposal.
"In that case," Xiao Yao looked at Zhou Yiqing, "Conquer the Greater General."
Zhou Yiqing took a step forward and knelt on one knee, "I am here."
"Are you willing to go to war against Yuecheng Kingdom?"
"I will definitely live up to your majesty's mission and will not return to court until I win!"
"Very good, my dear ministers, do you have any objections?"
Who among the civil and military officials in the court would have any objection?
But, "Your Majesty, General Zhou is still young. Should we send another experienced commander?"
Xiao Yao looked at Zuo Ruiyang and said, "The military strength of Yuecheng State is only 10,000 more than that of Jinzhou and Jingzhou. With the experience of the Jinzhou Rebellion, I believe that General Zhou has the ability to do this."
Zuo Ruiyang's eyes sank slightly. "Your Majesty, we all know that General Zhou is a new and powerful general, but he is too young after all. If we send General Zhou as the main general, I am afraid that the morale of the army will be unstable."
Zhou Yiqing said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to issue a military order."
Xiao Yao laughed, "I can see that General Zhou is very ambitious." She fixed her eyes on Xiao Zhenzhen, "Princess Jinning."
"Your Majesty, I'm here." Xiao Zhenzhen stepped out.
"Since everyone is worried about the instability of the army's morale, how about I appoint Princess Jinning as the King of Yue and have her lead the army on my behalf? Together with Zhou Yiqing, we will definitely defeat the Kingdom of Yuecheng."
Xiao Zhenzhen knelt on one knee and said, "I thank the Emperor for his great grace. I am willing to go on behalf of His Majesty and will not return until Yuecheng State is conquered."
"good very good!"
Zuo Ruiyang frowned slightly and led the group to shout, "Your Majesty is wise."
Xiao Chen also said: "Your Majesty is wise."
"Your Majesty is wise."
"Your Majesty is wise..."
Civil and military officials all agreed.
Amid the cheers of the crowd, Xiao Yao's eyes fell on Xiao Zhenzhen many times. If in the future, in addition to the palace maids holding fans behind her, there are other women standing in this hall, that would be the most prosperous time for Cang Yun Kingdom.