After the battle, the entire capital was still very busy.
The soldiers were busy escorting prisoners, cleaning the battlefield, sorting and cremating the corpses.
The generals were busy directing the troops back to camp and recording their achievements.
After all, seizing the capital and completely wiping out the Mingxuan rebel forces was a feat worthy of the heavens.
It was almost evening before Weng Qiuchan, Ouyang Ming, Jin Lao, Mo Waner and others entered the capital.
With advance notice from the Shadow Guard, they went straight to the new Hou Mansion opposite the palace.
After the commanders of the various armies finished explaining their affairs, they also rushed to the Hou Mansion to meet Nie Chen.
Weng Qiuchan entered the gate and looked at the large mansion that had not been damaged much. He was very happy and looked left and right.
"Sir, will this be our new home from now on?"
Weng Qiuchan ran to Nie Chen and said happily.
"How's it going? Do you like it?"
Nie Chen asked with a smile.
"Of course I like it. When I think that I got it for free, I like it even more."
As soon as Weng Qiuchan said this, all the generals laughed.
Her pretty face blushed, becoming even more attractive. Nie Chen pulled her over, hugged her directly, and then smiled,
"In the future, when we move to the capital, we will live here. It is close to the palace and the government office. We can handle official business nearby."
Weng Qiuchan was held in his arms and smiled happily. Suddenly, her little nose moved. After sniffing twice, her face changed slightly and her eyes became sharp.
But soon, she returned to her normal expression and became smiling again, but there was a vague murderous look in her eyes.
Nie Chen let go of Weng Qiuchan and said to everyone,
"Go to the restaurant and invite some cooks. We have made great achievements today. Let's hold a celebration banquet to celebrate this victory. Everyone will rest in the Marquis Mansion tonight. When the family comes over tomorrow, they will divide the house for you. Everyone has settled down in the capital!"
"good!"
Everyone was overjoyed.
After capturing the capital, the previous regime was destroyed, and they became the new powerful people.
Became the master of the capital.
Soon, the Hou Mansion became very busy. Because there were no servants in the Hou Mansion, the guards temporarily took on this role, helping to serve food and wine.
Soon, King Pingxi also came with Ling Juan and his generals, and everyone held a celebration banquet together.
Today was indeed a good day worth celebrating. The generals exchanged cups and it was very lively. Even King Pingxi, who had never allowed drinking, allowed his generals to drink a small amount, but he himself was still a teetotaler.
"Nie Chen, you didn't kill Mingxuan, did you?"
King Pingxi took a sip of tea and asked calmly.
"I didn't kill him. I arrested him and all the ministers and put him in a prison. After setting a trial date, I signed the charges and executed him in Ling Chi."
"Well, you did a good job. We caught the traitor and we should chop him up alive in front of the people of the capital.
If he were killed in the palace, his death would be unclear, and someone might be doing something secretly.
In the past two days, let's deal with matters in the capital first. This is the core of the country. People all over the country are watching here. The situation in the capital must be stabilized quickly.
Then we will discuss how to send troops to continue the rebellion.
But before sending troops, Mingxuan must be killed to inspire military morale and popular sentiment. "
"Brother is right. It's a happy day today. Come and have a drink together."
Nie Chen smiled and poured Chen Wujiang a glass of wine.
Chen Wujiang shook his head and said,
"Don't take it lightly. What if you and I get drunk and the Korean troops hiding in the city cause trouble? What if there is an enemy attack? How should we respond?"
Nie Chen smiled and said,
"This is the difference between us. You always don't trust anyone and are unwilling to trust the people under you.
There are shadow guards and red armor guards monitoring the whole country, guards protecting us, and millions of troops in the capital. Who dares to cause trouble?
Even if someone makes trouble, can't the generals and the Shadow Guards and Red Armored Guards handle it well?
Since you have used others, you must trust them. Wouldn't it be better to punish anyone who does not do well?
Is it possible that you can't do everything by yourself? dont you agree? "
Chen Wujiang laughed dumbly and said,
"Just talk nonsense."
At this moment, a guard came to report outside the door.
"Your Majesty, there is an imperial edict from the Emperor coming outside the door."
"Your Majesty's decree? Why are you here at this time? Please come in quickly."
"yes!"
Soon, people saw Eunuch Huang trotting in with the imperial edict in hand.
"Master Nie, Prince Chen, I would like to pay my respects to you."
Eunuch Huang bowed to Nie Chen and Chen Wujiang repeatedly.
"Eunuch Huang, it's not easy to come all the way. Come sit down and have a meal together."
Nie Chen smiled.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for the reward, but... Lord Marquis, can I please let me declare the imperial edict first? This is the imperial edict for you."
"Say, we are listening."
Although Nie Chen said this, he did not get up, but sat still.
If he doesn't get up, the other people and generals present will certainly not get up either.
Eunuch Huang looked around and whispered to Nie Chen,
"Master Marquis, Master Marquis, this is a reward, not an order."
Nie Chen frowned when he heard this, put down his wine glass reluctantly, stood up and walked to the middle of the courtyard.
The generals also quickly stood up, stood on both sides, and bowed.
Nie Chen raised his hands and bowed,
"Your Majesty Nie Chen accepts the order!"
He is the emperor's tutor and general, the emperor's teacher. He doesn't even have to kneel before the emperor, let alone meet the imperial edict.
Eunuch Huang opened the imperial edict and read loudly,
"The emperor was blessed by heaven and bestowed upon him:
Nie Chen, the great general of the Dafeng Kingdom, the first-rank Taifu, and the Marquis of the North, annihilated 200,000 enemy invaders in a battle in Hanzhong County, and again annihilated 200,000 enemy invaders in a battle in Wang'an County.
In these two battles, we defeated the main army of the rebels and enemy invaders, enhanced our country's prestige, achieved unparalleled feats, regained the capital, and restored the great winds and rivers! Just around the corner!
When I heard this, I felt very relieved!
I appeal to our ancestors and to the common people. Since ancient times, those who have made meritorious deeds will be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes will be punished.
I specially give my master Nie Chen a royal title, a royal title, and a title to conquer the Northern King!
I hope that King Zheng Bei will lead my army of King Dafeng to join forces with the main force of King Pingxi. Together we can capture the capital, annihilate the traitor Mingxuan, recover the mountains and rivers of Dafeng, and welcome me back to the capital to comfort our ancestors!
Admire this! "
"Your Majesty, please accept the order and thank me!"
Nie Chen bowed and accepted the imperial edict.
Eunuch Huang smiled awkwardly and said,
"Master Marquis, no, Your Majesty, this slave has been traveling for ten days. The news the Emperor received was from ten days ago.
At that time, you had just finished the battle in Wang'an County. The emperor knew that Hou Longyan was very happy, so he immediately wrote an imperial edict and asked his servants to hurry up and bring him back.
When this slave arrived in the capital today, he realized that the capital had been captured.
This news is a little backward, please don’t blame me, the two princes. Don’t blame me.
The two princes were so powerful that they captured the capital in a few days and wiped out the rebel Mingxuan. It was really gratifying and congratulatory. If the emperor knew about it, he would definitely be very happy. "
