Liu Zheng was dumbfounded.
He quickly went to help Zheng Yuxing and said: "General, you must not do this!"
Zheng Yuxing has been guarding the northern border for decades and has a very high prestige in the army. Wouldn't it be a disgrace to him to kneel down? In front of such an old general, Liu Zheng naturally couldn't trust him.
Zheng Yuxing stood up, his eyes already red: "Young master, I don't know, after today's battle, the Huns will not dare to invade the Central Plains again for five years! How many of my brothers' lives can be saved!"
"Thank you Mr. Liu!"
One hundred thousand troops, thank you again.
The sound echoed on the grassland and lingered for a long time.
Liu Zheng felt very sad in his heart. Since ancient times, the Xiongnu invasion has been a major disaster in the Central Plains. The troubles that cannot be completely eliminated, even if we win the battle this year, they will come again in a few years.
The fundamental reason is that there was too little food, social structure, and civilization development on the Xiongnu grasslands.
Of course, it is not impossible to remove it - if one day, the Central Plains can conquer the Xiongnu grassland, all this will be over.
But, for thousands of years, no one could do it.
Liu Zheng sighed: "General Zheng is devoted to the country, and heaven and earth can learn from it. Zheng just happened at the right time, which is not good!"
The army of more than 100,000 people thanked them again before being shouted out by Zheng Yuxing.
Liu Zheng suddenly became a hero of the Liangzhou Army.
Prince Xie Fang looked at him with gloomy eyes. The third prince, Xie Ling, also had a calm smile on his face. In fact, he was probably full of all kinds of curse words in his heart.
Everyone is thinking of ways to win the hearts of the people and the military.
But no one did it this time, so one state got the advantage?
After all, Xie Ling has a palace and is also congratulating him. Prince Xie Fang couldn't help it anymore and said with a cold smile: "This victory at Rongshan Pass was achieved through the joint efforts of multiple forces. I will give you rewards based on your merits on a given day. I will ask for your credit!"
He laughed.
When everyone heard this, they were overjoyed and knelt down to worship the prince.
Xie Fang was very proud, glanced at Liu Zheng, and hummed lightly. It seemed that he had finally regained some face on the scene.
Liu Zheng couldn't laugh or cry.
The army set up camp, and the logistics troops brought all kinds of wine and meat, and they had a carnival for three days.
Liu Zheng was sitting in his tent, watching his generals eating and drinking happily, and he was very happy. It's normal not to drink during wartime. But after victory, of course, wine must be paired.
These days, the 200,000-strong army has not left. They are staying at Ruogu Pass, which is closest to the grassland, because everyone is waiting for rewards.
News of the great victory finally reached Beijing three days later.
The soldier in the posthouse in charge of communications in Jinghua worked hard all the way. He didn't drink water for a whole day, and he couldn't care less.
Obviously, despite the tense border war, Beijing is still blooming with flowers, and there are traders from all over the place, as well as Beijing people wearing brocade clothes. Occasionally there are a few teahouses and restaurants where storytellers are talking about the war with the Huns.
Anyway, they lose every year.
If they lose, the compensation will be extracted from the vassal and common people from all over the country, and it will not have much impact on the people of Beijing. They were also used to defeats against the Huns.
"Failed again this year?"
"Haha, I heard that King Qin is already on his way to negotiate."
"Again you want compensation?"
"Drink, drink!"
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the soldiers of the post house came running on horseback.
"Victory!"
"Great victory!"
"Victory at Rongshan Pass!"
"The Xiongnu army lost one hundred thousand people!"
He ran all the way, roaring with a hoarse voice, and his voice was full of unspeakable excitement.
"What?"
"What wins?"
"The Huns' army lost one hundred thousand?"
Everyone in Jinghua was dumbfounded. If this person wasn't wearing the official post office clothes of the Longyan Dynasty and holding an undisguised flag to convey a message, they must have thought it was a joke and a dream!
"Victory!"
"Big victory!"
"Dragon flames are mighty!"
Everyone exploded.
Many people rushed to the street and cried with joy. After all, they are all Longyan people, and they are usually numb because they really cannot defeat them. In fact, who doesn't want the Longyan Dynasty to win, and who doesn't want the country to be strong?
Several old men burst into tears and walked to the street, hugging each other and crying.
Finally won!
They have been waiting for decades!
The news reached the palace.
Manager Zhou trotted all the way and came to the soldier with a serious look on his face: "This matter must not be trivial!"
The soldiers knelt down and worshiped: "General Manager Zhou, we really won! A great victory, a great victory! The Huns will not be able to fight again for at least five years!"
Manager Zhou was so shocked that he waved his hand and asked a few young eunuchs to invite the soldiers to the prison yard. Then he poked his eyes a few times, took the military newspaper, and ran, tearing off his clothes. With that sharp voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, good news!"
"The dragon's grace is so majestic that it moves the heavens and the earth. The Dragon Flame Dynasty is invincible!"
"Your Majesty, this old slave has come to congratulate you! Your Majesty, God bless Longyan, may you live long!"
The old emperor looked at Mr. Zhou who was kneeling on the ground with excitement and tears. Looking at the military report, he couldn't help laughing: "Well, God bless Long Yan, God bless Long Yan! Mr. Zhou, I am very relieved." ah!"
"With all the civil and military officials, the saint in front of the palace!"
"yes!"
An hour later.
In the Jinluan Palace.
The old emperor smiled happily and his face was rosy.
All civil and military officials knelt down and worshiped: "God bless Long Yan, the dragon's grace is mighty!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
The old emperor laughed loudly: "Everyone is safe!"
"This time the Huns lost 100,000 people, and they will be unable to fight again for five years. The soldiers at the front have worked hard and deserved a reward!"
Everyone responded.
"Reward!"
The old emperor suddenly asked: "How to reward me?"
In the Jinluan Hall, there was suddenly silence and a dead silence.
yes.
How to reward it?
After all, for so many years, the Longyan Dynasty had never gained any advantage in the war against the Xiongnu... This time, a hundred thousand troops were lost... Ah, this has no precedent at all. While they were happy, the civil and military officials also found it quite ironic that Long Yan, who was known as the most powerful country, could be so miserable.
No wonder that at this time, the entire Beijing, and even the entire dynasty, heard the news, as if they were in a dream, and were as happy as the New Year.
The bachelor came out tremblingly: "Your Majesty, this great victory is due to God's blessing on Long Yan, and the dragon's grace is so great. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's frontline command is a great achievement!"
The old emperor smiled coldly and was noncommittal.
A few days ago, Prince Xie Fang's loss of 80,000 soldiers was still very popular in public opinion. Now that he has won a battle, it is his credit again?
"Your Majesty, I heard that the third prince has made great contributions, so I must reward him!"
"Your Majesty, King Lu will also..."
The chatter began.
It is a big event to reward soldiers. It is not only necessary to stabilize the morale of the military and encourage soldiers to guard the border and defend the country, but also to demonstrate the style of a big country and to suppress the small ones. Since ancient times, great victories have been rewarded with ceremonial guards, and small victories have been rewarded with special specifications. Ancient people attached great importance to these etiquettes. Therefore, the Long Yan court, which had not had a major victory in the past thirty or forty years, became excited at this time.
After all, this is the first time in so many years, right?
Various officials began to make suggestions.
Someone said: "Your Majesty, for such a great victory, according to the ancestral law of Long Yan, as generals, each officer will be promoted to one level! As soldiers, military merit will be recorded, and they should be rewarded with good farmland and cloth!"
Someone also said: "This is a great victory that Longyan has never seen in a century. How can one level be enough? At least two levels!"
Opinions vary.
Anyway, no matter what, this reward and the sympathy payment for the dead soldiers are definitely indispensable.
But the court doesn't care. How much money can be paid for a great victory? If all the feudal lords from all over the country come together, everything will be enough.
The old emperor was also very happy and nodded: "Of course we need a full reward, but rewards based on merit are also very important. I should have gone to award the reward in person, but I was not in good health, so Manager Zhou went there on my behalf, and the Ministry of Rites immediately went To prepare the honor guard for the reward, Gu Shufeng, the Minister of Rites, Cui Hong, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Jiang Chao, the Minister of the Ministry of War, are discussing the matter of the reward together!"
When everyone heard this, they gasped.
Three of the six major films are going to all of them!
Even Mr. Zhou, a person who usually doesn’t leave the palace, has to go.
What kind of guard of honor is this, what kind of posture is this, what kind of treatment is this?
Most people who are officials only see people in their lives.
"According to the order!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
Soon, carriages one by one were prepared in Jinghua.
Several big guys gathered together and studied all night in order to come up with a reward strategy.
Manager Zhou is also sitting firmly in the prison yard these days.
Because there were so many people in the capital coming to see him... giving him various gifts and explaining clearly that he wanted to give his own children, who were far away in the Liangzhou Army at this time, a good future. Who wouldn’t want to seize this opportunity?
…
at this time.
Deep inside the palace.
Zheng Fu lay sideways in the fairy tent, looked at the letter in her hand, and said with a faint smile: "The whole Longyan is jumping for joy and rejoicing. It seems that the front line is also very lively... The prince takes the most credit? Haha, if If it weren’t for the Yinzhou Army, he would be the biggest sinner in this battle!”
No one responded to her.
She laughed at herself: "But after all, the Yinzhou Army is also under the banner of Liangzhou. This old thief Chen Ping has made a big fanfare about his ability to run the army and his ability to recognize talents. He even did not hesitate to ask for credit from Liuzhou for the sake of the prince. You know , some time ago, he and the father and son from the two families were still disgusted with each other!"
Still no answer.
Zheng Fu was furious, turned over and shouted: "Are they all a bunch of deaf people? Or dumb!"
The maids were so frightened that they knelt down. How could they have known about these intrigues and conflicts with each other?
A murderous intention flashed in Zheng Fu's eyes: "This Liu Zhoutong is really a piece of meat! Zheng Yuxing wanted to promote him and keep him in the Liangzhou Army, but he actually refused! My son Xie Ling's face is too much for him. No! Do you really want to lean towards the prince?"
"Haha, if that's the case, then you can't blame me for being cruel!"
"Call Mr. Zhou to me!"
"Yes, concubine."
…
I rested for seven days in a row.
Liu Zheng sat firmly in his tent. No matter who invited him to a banquet, he would not go.
First the third prince, then the prince, and then King Lu, Chen Ping, and Zheng Yuxing.
Zheng Yueru was depressed: "Brother Liu, the third prince has invited me three times. Isn't it because you have refused so many times that you are too disobedient to His Highness?"
Liu Zheng chuckled, took out a brochure bag from his pocket, and handed it to Zheng Yueru to see.
Zheng Yueru looked down and was stunned.
This kit was something Qing Yangshuo asked Liu Zheng to take with him before he set off.
The words inside are very simple.
"If there is a great victory, repair and return home."
"Don't go to Beijing lightly!"
Zheng Yueru took a deep breath: "The military advisor is worried..."
Liu Zheng smiled and said: "Seven days is almost enough. We won't wait for the reward and will set off back to Yinzhou tomorrow! As for the reward, let them deal with it!"
Not only did Qingyang Shuo remind him, but he also understood.
Since ancient times, the matter of awarding rewards has been extremely complicated and involves the overt and secret struggles between various factions. At this time, Liu Zheng should not be involved at all. This time, his performance was too eye-catching. The prince, the third prince, must force him Make a choice.
But no matter which side he leans towards, he will be greeted by an abyss!
This is not what Liu Zheng wants.
So, he planned to leave.
What he was most worried about was that if Jinghua wanted to call him away for this reward, it would be irreversible. Queen Zheng Fu was disgraced by him last time. If there was an imperial edict to keep her in Beijing to serve, wouldn't that mean Liu Zheng's life would be ruined?
Zheng Yueru looked at Liu Zheng blankly.
She was once again frightened by Liu Zheng's calmness and foresight.
What kind of person is this?
It stands to reason that the Yinzhou Army had the greatest contribution to this victory at Rongshan Pass, so naturally the reward would be the most generous. If it were given to ordinary people, no matter how long it takes, they would have to wait here for the reward.
However, Liu Zheng didn't care...
This is not something that ordinary people can do with determination. There are really too few people like Liu Zheng who can be so free and easy in the face of huge temptations.
The next day.
Liu Zheng came to Zheng Yuxing in a hurry early in the morning and said anxiously: "General Zheng, the Yinzhou Army must leave first today!"
Everyone was shocked and tried to dissuade him.
This most important reward is coming soon. Everyone is eager to hear what kind of reward they can get, but you have to leave first?
The prince Xie Fang and the third prince Xie Ling could not understand.
Zheng Yuxing frowned: "Why are you so anxious, Master?"
Liu Zheng wiped his tears and said: "Yesterday I received a letter from Yinzhou. The sow at home is having a difficult birth. Zheng has a deep relationship with the livestock. They will not give birth to their babies without me. The matter of farm animals and the world's big plans, Liu Zheng has to go back!"
Everyone.
They were all stupid.
