"The general is famous all over the world, and famous people from all over the world admire him. As long as the general raises his arms and shouts, the heroes will surely look to the wind and seek refuge, just like the world looked to Fusu during the Qin Dynasty."
Yang Ling was extremely talented and had a group of civil servants and generals under his command, as well as a large number of troops.
With such a good opportunity in front of him, Lu Xun was really puzzled that he did not consider separatism, but chose to go back and fight without mercy.
"I have made up my mind, don't try to persuade me."
Facing Lu Xun's persuasion, Yang Ling just smiled and didn't explain much.
The night was getting darker, Wu Zhi, as the protagonist, had been taken away, and everyone got up and left.
After leaving the lobby, Gan Ning couldn't help but call out to Pang Tong.
"The general is loyal and loyal, but as subordinates, are we just going to watch him jump into the fire pit?"
"General Xingba, don't be impulsive, lest you do the wrong thing with good intentions."
Pang Tong sighed and said kindly,
"But the general's family members are all in Xudu. If we do something, wouldn't we harm the general?"
Gan Ning stamped his feet angrily and said with a depressed expression,
"Then shall we do nothing?"
Pang Tong looked around and then whispered,
"The general has always been a thoughtful person. If your majesty intends to harm him, how can he be captured without mercy?"
"Don't worry, based on my understanding of the general, he will definitely have a backup plan!"
"Let's just calm down and be patient!"
After everyone thought about it carefully, they felt that Pang Tong was right.
Yang Ling has always tried his best and will definitely deal with it!
…
In the next few days, the affairs of General Yang Ling and the local government affairs of Yangzhou were gradually handed over to Wu Zhi.
After that night of banquet, Wu Zhi became much more low-key and did not dare to be as arrogant and domineering as before.
After all, Cao Pi's order to him was to let him control the local situation.
If the trouble goes too far and forces Yang Ling, Gan Ning and others to rebel, then Cao Pi will definitely not let him go!
After handling everything properly, Yang Ling embarked on the road to Xudu.
In addition to Sun Shangxiang, there were three brothers Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhao Yun, as well as two students Jiang Wei and Deng Ai, as well as the personal commanders Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao.
They set out from Shanyin, transferred to waterways after arriving in Jianye, and entered Ruxu Waterway from the Yangtze River.
After landing at Chao Lake, transfer to a carriage and head northwest.
After a month of journey, the group finally returned to Xudu.
Outside Xudu City.
As the king of a country, Cao Pi led all civil and military officials to the gate of Xudu City to greet Yang Ling in person.
"The general lived up to my expectations and successfully put down the Jiangdong rebels. I am very happy!"
"Please rest assured, General, I will never forget your contribution!"
Cao Pi affectionately held Yang Ling's arm to show his favor.
If an outsider doesn't understand the grievances between the two of them, they can only regard them as gentlemen and loyal ministers, enjoying themselves harmoniously!
"Your Majesty is overly complimentary. This is all due to your Majesty's command!"
Yang Ling also pretended to be authentic.
"Come on, let's go back to the palace and talk."
Cao Pi took Yang Ling's arm and got into the Emperor's chariot and took the lead towards the city.
The rest of the officials followed closely behind.
After a while, everyone returned to Xudu Palace.
Cao Pi sent someone to arrange a seat for Yang Ling in the high hall.
"Zhongda, please read the decree."
Cao Pi nodded towards Sima Yi.
Sima Yi stood up calmly, holding a volume of imperial edict in his hand, and began to read it aloud in public.
The content of the imperial edict is quite simple. They are all rewards for those who have contributed to the pacification of Jiangdong.
Anyone without a title would start as a 19th-level Guannai Marquis.
As for the Marquises of Guannei and Liehou, they are generally promoted one level higher.
Those who cannot be promoted also increase their food.
Military generals who were close to Yang Ling, such as Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhao Yun, were promoted accordingly.
It's just like before, they all have great names but no real power!
After awarding others, it was Yang Ling's turn!
Sima Yi glanced at Cao Pi and said loudly,
"General Yang Ling has made great contributions to the Wei Dynasty. He has made great contributions through hard work and has made great contributions to the Wei Dynasty. Now, General Yang Ling is granted the title of Duke of Dingnan and increases the number of households in the city to 24,000!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was in a commotion!
Strictly speaking, there were no dukes in the Han Dynasty, only two types: princes.
In order to usurp the Han Dynasty, Wang Mang proclaimed himself Duke Anhan.
After him, only Cao Cao was granted the title of Duke of Wei.
Not long after Cao Cao was granted the title of Duke of Wei, he suddenly became the King of Wei.
Although Yang Ling's Duke Dingnan sounds far less noble than Cao Cao's Duke Wei, it is still a rare honor!
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"
Yang Ling looked flattered and quickly bowed to salute.
"Ding Nan does not need to be polite. Although Jiangdong is destroyed, the world is not yet peaceful. I will still need Ding Nan to share my worries in the future."
Cao Pi smiled.
"I shall devote myself to death and die!"
Yang Ling said solemnly.
…
After the dinner in the palace, Yang Ling returned to his mansion a little drunk.
A group of wives and concubines headed by Cao Qing had been waiting in the lobby for a long time.
Seeing Yang Ling's return, they all gathered around excitedly.
"Husband..."
Looking at a group of warblers and swallows, Yang Ling couldn't help but smile and said,
"My husband understands your concerns, but do you understand my husband's eagerness to look forward to you?"
When the girls heard this, their faces all turned red.
Cao Qing couldn't help but spat,
"Husband is fooling around again. Lan'er, Yuan'er, and Yue'er are all here."
Yang Ling laughed and hugged several of his children in turn.
As the harem grew, Cao Qing, as the mistress, also set strict rules.
Including her, all wives and concubines must follow the rules before they can reconcile with Yang Ling.
In this way, jealousy will be avoided.
On Yang Ling's first night back, she was naturally accompanied by Cao Qing, the mistress, and Mi Zhenxiang, who controlled the Yang family's business.
…
After the storm, Yang Ling hugged her left and right, enjoying the cigarette that Cao Qing lit for herself, and blew out the smoke ring beautifully.
The three of them chatted and talked about Cao Pi's appointment of Yang Ling as Ding Nan Gong.
"Your Majesty makes your husband a duke. It is obvious that you are putting your husband on the fire."
Yang Ling sneered.
"Why?"
Cao Qing said with some doubts.
"Sister, think about it carefully. Since the former Emperor Guangwu brought peace to the world, how many people have been granted the title of Duke?"
Mi Zhen asked softly.
"There is only one father."
"Isn't that right? After the late emperor was granted the title of Duke of Wei, he was further granted the title of King of Wei. Not long after his death, His Majesty took over the throne of the Han Dynasty and established himself on his own behalf."
A sneer appeared on Mi Zhen's beautiful face,
"Your Majesty made my husband a duke just to make the world think that my husband has rebellious intentions!"
"What? Your Majesty...actually thinks so?"
Cao Qing was taken aback.
