The emperor's sudden words made all the officials present feel surprised.
As for Fengcheng Hou Lixian himself, who was suddenly named, he was a little unresponsive.
Although he is one of the few senior members with sufficient seniority among the current members, he is just a common person!
Although after the Civil War, when Xun Qi was leaderless, he briefly stepped in to preside over Xun Qi's overall situation for a period of time.
But since the imperial court introduced three governors, his presence has become much weaker.
Mr. Li is getting older and just wants to live his life in peace and stability.
The disputes in the court were too chaotic, and he really didn't want to get involved anymore.
Therefore, after Ningyang Hou Chenmao returned to Beijing, Mr. Li Laohou completely stopped doing things.
If it weren't for the fact that he still carried the title of Nanjing Central Military Governor's Office on his back, he wouldn't even bother to come to the court meeting.
I just wanted to be a happy melon-eater, but I didn't expect to be called out so suddenly.
In desperation, Mr. Li could only step forward while facing the gaze of the ministers.
"Your Majesty, after the Civil War, people in all parts of our court are panicked and have no intention of fighting. What's more, they dare to talk about moving south. We can achieve a great victory because of your Majesty's sage and wisdom. He died because of his strength."
"Therefore, I believe that this battle is different from ordinary battles. It is a battle to save the country from danger in a critical situation. Our officers and soldiers fought bravely to kill the enemy, so the rewards should be increased."
This is interesting to say.
Mr. Li Laohou is worthy of being a person who has been hanging around in the court for so many years.
The two of them can't help but become familiar with each other.
You know, as a senior honorary, Li Xian's status determines that he has to speak for the honorary.
Moreover, at this time, the disputes between civil servants and military generals surrounding the issue of knighthoods had become intense.
Therefore, if you want to be perfunctory and talk about the situation, it won't work.
If it had been anyone else, no matter how hard it was, he would have had the same excuse as Chen Mao.
But Li Xian is very smart.
While he infinitely elevated the importance of this war to a level related to the survival of the country, he said that even if the reward was generous, it was reasonable.
On the other hand, when he never mentioned his title, he only talked about officers and soldiers.
This makes it hard for people to find fault.
Even the civil servants had no objections to the pensions for this battle and the rewards given to ordinary soldiers.
Shen Shangshu from the Ministry of Finance didn't see how wrinkled his face was, and he didn't even speak to object.
On this point, the emperor's previous attitude has been very clear, and no one wants to touch this bad luck.
Then the question arises, if soldiers are given generous rewards, is it natural for generals who have made meritorious services to be given higher titles?
The civil servants could find no fault with these words, and Xun Qi also found a new angle.
Mr. Li Laohou was not guilty of any offence, and he was not perfunctory. He was very satisfied with his operation.
I haven't participated in court affairs for a long time, but it seems that my skills have not deteriorated.
Let others decide whether to seal it or not!
After Mr. Li finished speaking, he was about to go back to work and escape.
However, as soon as he took a step back, he heard the emperor's voice ringing again.
"Marquis Li's words are actually words of truth and responsibility, and I deeply believe them."
The ministers looked up quietly one after another, and saw that the emperor seemed to be moved by some thoughts, with an expression of emotion.
"First, the civil engineering army reported back to Beijing, and the ministers were panicked. I was ordered to supervise the country in the face of danger. The heavy responsibility of the country was burdened on me, and I was walking on thin ice. Fortunately, the ministers of civil and military affairs assisted me, and I was able to stabilize the situation and reorganize the war situation."
What he said made the officials confused for a while.
They are holding back their energy and preparing to continue quarreling (cross out) and continue discussing national affairs.
Your Majesty, how did you begin to remember?
Could it be that seeing that the current situation is so good, we are recalling the bitterness and remembering the sweetness?
But now that the emperor has begun to reminisce, there will naturally be people who will praise him.
Cabinet Minister Chen Xun stepped forward.
"The crisis in civil engineering is actually a major crisis in the past hundred years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Hundreds of officials were in trouble, and the emperor was hunting in the north. Fortunately, your majesty stepped forward to save the building from falling, and to relieve the country from hanging upside down. This is actually the blessing of our ancestors, and your majesty made a clear decision. For the reason of thousands of miles, I dare not take credit."
The ministers below saw a smile on the emperor's face, and seemed to be very satisfied with Chen Cifu's knowledge of emotions and interests.
So countless people despised him in their hearts.
Bah, a dignified minister in the cabinet, flattering the emperor like this, has no integrity!
Then……
"What the Second Assistant said is true. Your Majesty was ordered to make strategic plans in the face of danger to appease the people of the country. Only then can we win this battle. The Ming Dynasty is fortunate to have your Majesty. The blessings of these ministers and the country are also the blessings of the country."
"Yes, your Majesty is wise, wise, and decisive. This is the blessing of our ancestors and the blessing of the Ming Dynasty."
Civil servants are not only good at admonishing, but also when it comes to being obedient, each one is better than the last.
In just a short moment, the Wuying Hall, which was originally a tense and tense place, immediately turned into a gathering to praise the emperor.
It has to be said that the civil servant's ability to quickly change his emotions made a group of relatives stare in amazement.
Zhu Qiyu didn't have any other reaction to the flattery from his ministers. He only raised his hand and said.
"You have given me too much credit. It is not my fault alone that can protect the country from danger."
"At that time, the Supreme Emperor was hunting captives in the northern camp. The country was empty and the artifacts were ownerless. I had no choice but to accept the orders of the Holy Queen Mother and the Supreme Emperor and ascend the throne as the king. Among them, there were many unruly ministers who helped me. Now the country is stable and stable. Let’s talk about merit.”
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The ministers were stunned for a while, Your Majesty, aren't we discussing post-war rewards now?
Why did you suddenly jump here?
There seems to be something wrong with your script!
However, this is what ordinary ministers think.
Most of the courtiers did not know the details of the current succession, and only a few participants knew about it.
Seeing this situation, the ministers who participated in the secret discussion that day all had some hidden thoughts in their hearts.
As expected, the emperor immediately spoke.
"Where is the cabinet?"
So Chen Xun, the second assistant in the cabinet, immediately came out and said.
"I'm here!"
"In drafting the imperial edict, Li Xian, Marquis of Fengcheng, is loyal, courageous, dignified and resourceful. Yu Qian, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Hu Miao, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, are loyal to Jidang and uphold the righteousness of the country. They all have made great contributions to supporting me and protecting the country. "
"It is written that Li Xian, Marquis of Fengcheng in Jin Dynasty, is the Duke of Feng Kingdom, and Yu Qian, the Minister of War, is appointed as the Crown Prince and Grand Master, and Hu Hui, the Minister of Rites, is appointed as the Crown Prince and Grand Master."
The emperor had just finished speaking, but before Chen Xun came forward to receive the order.
There was a "buzz" from below, and the officials exploded.
Immediately, a censor stood up and questioned.
"Your Majesty, after the civil engineering work, Yu Qian, the Minister of the Ministry of War, helped protect the country and supervised the garrison of the capital. Although it was a meritorious service, it was also a duty. As for Hu Ming, the Minister of Rites, although he worked hard and supported the ministers, it was not the merit of the country. How could it be so? Such a generous reward?"
"Moreover, in our dynasty, since Taizong, the title of Duke has only been awarded posthumously, but there is no actual title. How can Li Xian, the Marquis of Fengcheng, deserve this honor?"
At the same time, a group of officials from the Li Ke came out at the same time and said.
"Your Majesty, there may be something wrong with this edict. Please think again."
