Although the beacon fire outside was still burning, above the court, the fire in everyone's hearts had been extinguished.
Even the tokens inherited by the Xiongnu Chanyu have fallen into the hands of the Han people. What else do the Huns have to fear? It is just a moment of bravery and a fight between trapped animals.
"Good boy, you have made great achievements this time. Tell me what reward you want?"
Looking at the array of ritual vessels for worshiping heaven, all the ministers in the palace were extremely excited.
The emperor was also very happy, laughing and sitting on the throne and said to Liu Deng.
The corners of Liu Deng's mouth twitched. Aren't you cheating?
Throughout the ages, no emperor has ever directly asked someone what they want when rewarding his ministers. If I want it, you have to give it to me...
But today's matter is really not about the emperor making things difficult for Liu Deng.
But the emperor really has a headache now. Liu Deng is already a very popular minister at a young age. What else can he do if he has already retired from the throne with the country?
It seems a bit inappropriate to reward him with a fief. After all, Liu Deng has made such great achievements. In terms of rewards, it would not be an exaggeration to reward him with the entire Zhao Kingdom.
But the problem is that after the Zhao Kingdom is merged into the Dai Kingdom, the territory under Liu Deng's rule will be greatly expanded.
At that time, Dai will surpass Liang and become the largest vassal state in the world.
On the surface, it seems that the fiefdom is just a bit larger, but unlike the Liang Kingdom, Liu Deng's title is the same as that of the country.
This also means that as long as the land is rewarded to him, it will basically have nothing to do with the Han Dynasty from now on.
In addition, the combat effectiveness of Dai's army is obvious to all the world.
Moreover, Liu Deng is richest in the world, this is not just talk.
Who wouldn't be afraid of such a vassal country that wants money and people?
"Since His Majesty said so, I will not be polite..."
Liu Deng thought about it for a moment, then shook his teeth and received it directly.
"Hahahaha, if you have anything to say, just say it! I won't give you any permission!"
When he heard this sentence again, the corners of Liu Deng's mouth twitched. This was really digging a hole for himself.
What is the difference between this and the boring people at the wine table in later generations?
I can do it as you please, but I want to see if you are embarrassed to do it as you please...
After all, they all taste like gangsters!
"Actually, the reason why this great victory was so glorious was all because of the sacrifice of the soldiers. I just followed the soldiers for a formality. As for rewards, I would like to ask your Majesty to reward those soldiers who died in battle. !”
Although Liu Deng had armed them to the teeth, after all, they were fighting on the vast grassland and did not have enough logistical supplies.
After all, they are cavalry. When marching on a large scale, although the food problem can be solved on the spot.
However, there is still no way to solve the problem of illness, and many soldiers died on the grassland due to illness along the way.
After all, on the grasslands where medical treatment is scarce, even the simplest case of fever and diarrhea can be serious enough to kill someone.
The soldiers followed him all the way through the ice and snow. They were the ones who worked the hardest!
"It is indeed not easy for the soldiers to climb the ice and sleep in the snow, but if you, the king, don't reward me well, how can the soldiers feel at ease? Just ask for what you want, but don't be polite to me!"
The expression on Liu Qi's face became more solemn, and then he looked at Liu Deng seriously and said.
"I am greedy and want your Majesty to grant me two things!"
Liu Deng took a deep breath and then said.
"Hahahaha, let alone two pieces, twenty pieces or two hundred pieces, I might give them to you!"
This is a good time for the lion to open his mouth. The emperor has already said so. If he doesn't kill him with a knife, he will be a bit sorry for himself!
At least that's what the courtiers in the court thought. The emperor didn't speak often.
"The first thing is that a few days ago, Her Royal Highness the Princess and I had a private discussion to get closer to each other. I would like to ask Your Majesty to marry my dog!"
After Liu Deng finished speaking, the entire hall suddenly became quiet. Are you kidding me? Is this considered a reward?
Although the eldest princess and Liu Deng's marriage had a great impact, they were still relatives of the emperor after all.
Moreover, they are all real relatives. Her Royal Highness the Princess is the emperor's sister, and Liu Deng is the emperor's nephew.
If you just want to grant a marriage, wouldn't it be enough to let the eldest princess go over and say hello? Is it worth wasting such a precious condition?
"You should change your conditions. This one is too simple. If you take this as a reward, I'm afraid it will make the world feel cold!"
Liu Qi was also stunned, and then said with a smile.
"No, no, no, although it is easy for Your Majesty, it is very important for me. Please allow Your Majesty!"
As Liu Deng spoke, he kowtowed heavily to the emperor.
The emperor was stunned for a moment, wondering what kind of medicine this boy was selling in the gourd, but he had already said so, and it seemed that it would be meaningless if he continued.
"That's good, then I will reward Gillian with the five counties south of Bu Qihou's hometown in Langya County, and treat them as her beauty fields. Let's treat them as gifts from this witness to them!"
The emperor thought about it for a while and then said directly.
The corners of Shen Tujia's mouth twitched. His Majesty had really learned to settle accounts.
On the surface, it seems that the emperor was quite generous last time. After all, five counties were included in the deal. But the problem is that the person receiving the reward is Gillian.
And the emperor has already made it very clear that this is a makeup field for Gillian!
That is to say, these five counties are different from other places and only have financial power but no governance power!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Liu Deng doesn't care about that much. What he lacks most at this time is land.
After all, the war in Lingnan was now in full swing. After the battle in Lingnan was over, he still didn't know what to do with the military exploits.
If all were replaced by land, I am afraid that the emperor would not be able to sleep from now on.
Besides, the bigger the land, the more people there will be, and there will be more things to worry about.
In fact, he is a small citizen at heart. The reason why he is able to reach this point is entirely because of those people behind him.
If the Huns didn't come to provoke him, Liu Deng would be more willing to start a small business, make a little money, and then close the door and live his own life peacefully.
Who can be patient enough to sit around and have nothing to do every day, then run to the battlefield and trudge through the ice and snow while fighting with them with red eyes and a knife?
The red knife goes in and the white knife comes out. Aren't you afraid that one day you will be the one who goes to court in the evening?
