The good news of Dafeng's Northern Expedition to unify the north and annihilate the two powerful forces was quickly conveyed to the court in the capital by fast horses.
Not surprisingly, both the government and the public were shocked!
What followed was epic ecstasy!
Throughout the entire history of China, there are only a handful of people who can really gain something by fighting from south to north. And those who can extend to the north and defeat the foreign races outside the pass are even rarer.
Otherwise, Huo Qubing would not be so highly regarded in ancient times.
The Northern Expedition is difficult, and the Northern Expedition is even harder!
But now, General Qi has made this a reality. How can it not make people feel sad?
He not only unified Mobei, but also completely wiped out the armed forces of the two powerful forces. In the Battle of Tianwang Mountain, he even decided the outcome in one battle and captured Zhang Chengdong, a high-ranking Tatar official and traitor alive.
His contribution is so great that it is unparalleled in ancient times and today!
What is this if not an epic?
There is no doubt that Qi Jing made the greatest contribution and was the supreme hero of the Dafeng Dynasty.
If you have merit, you must be rewarded, otherwise it will be unjustifiable.
Okay, let’s take a look at the credit book first.
I saw it said that Hong Tao, the young general of the Qiong Army, had the highest military merit and was the absolute hero in the Battle of Tianwang Mountain. Therefore, Qi Jing came to the table to ask your superiors to reward you for your merits.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he specially proposed to the Qi family in Nanyang as his adoptive father. According to current rules, he also has to report to the clan government.
Qi Xiaotong has the status of county head, so her marriage must obtain the consent of the royal family. Otherwise, it is against etiquette.
And now, Hong Tao's reputation is on the rise. Who without the foresight dares to speak out against it despite the disapproval of the world?
This is the unique influence of heroes!
Even the emperor has to give face.
Not surprisingly, this was approved unanimously.
In addition to Hong Tao's marriage, Qi Jing also made relevant reports on the merits of other soldiers, and also requested His Majesty to give them the rewards they deserve.
All correct!
The little emperor was in a good mood, and without any thought, he waved his hand and agreed to all General Qi's requests.
The emperor was about to issue an edict to let Guanglu Temple hold a grand banquet so that they could have a grand dynasty celebration. But at this moment, another urgent memorial suddenly came flying towards him.
This excerpt is still General Qi's personal handwriting.
See above: According to the scouts' reports, the Goryeo army was ready to move and seemed to intend to send troops to Shanhaiguan. In order to prevent unexpected events, the Northern Expeditionary Army decided not to regroup temporarily and instead guard the border there.
What?
The Korean kid is ready to make a move?
I am so impatient to live!
However, logically speaking, they had just fought a bloody battle with Fuso, and no one would be able to relax for a year or so. Why are you starting to become dishonest now?
Once this incident was disturbed, everyone's originally happy mood was immediately cast into a haze.
Li Hongyu became depressed because of this, and in the end, he went to court angrily.
The most disappointed person is naturally the minister of Guanglu Temple.
He couldn't help but sigh up to the sky and thought to himself: It took a lot of effort to get this good opportunity to make a fortune, but he didn't expect that it would be stillborn.
Alas, I have to wait until next time.
Let's talk about Li Hongyu. After he retired from the court, he went straight to the Empress Dowager's palace.
The purpose is naturally to have some discussions with her.
Goryeo is an old enemy, so it must be guarded against. Even if it is a false bluff, it cannot be taken lightly.
Old enemy?
That’s right!
Looking around the Great Feng Dynasty, it seemed that there were no enemies from neighboring countries, and Goryeo became the only option.
"Mother, what do you think of this?"
"I think this matter is too strange, and Wang Zhifan should be sent to investigate."
"Oh? What's wrong?"
"First, Goryeo had just fought a big battle with Fusang, and it was impossible to recover in such a short period of time, so this is very unreasonable. Second, if Goryeo sent troops to the west, Fusang in the east might take the opportunity to retaliate. In this way Once this happens, Goryeo will be attacked from both sides and cannot do anything unless it is absolutely necessary. From the above, it can be seen that this matter is very strange and should be investigated in detail!"
Although Su Liu is sitting in the deep palace, he is still very aware of the current situation.
Therefore, she sensed something was wrong the first time.
"So, the information General Qi received is false?"
"No! I think this was done intentionally by Qi Jing!"
"Oh? How do you say this?"
"I think he has guessed what we are thinking now, so he made such a breakthrough. In order to avoid being dismissed, he deliberately forged military information to find an excuse for his failure! Otherwise, why would he not say a word about concessions? What if the imperial court appoints civil servants to take over the new jurisdiction of Mobei?"
Yes, why did he keep silent about this?
Could it be that he was really wary?
Regarding this matter, Wu Wanrong really guessed it right. Su Liu and her son really had the idea of killing the donkey.
The imperial court re-employed loyal ministers, but it would never re-employ meritorious ministers whose achievements shocked the emperor. This kind of talent is only suitable for wealth and honor, but cannot be given real power. Once it gets out of control, you may not be able to control it.
The method of dealing with it is not complicated. First seize his military power, then make him disarm and return to the fields, where he can drink and wait for death.
In this way, you can silence the public and avoid being blamed for the massacre.
If he refuses to obey, the only option is to kill him.
This is the core of the emperor's art, and no emperor can escape from it.
Because of a moment of carelessness, the Dafeng Dynasty cultivated Qi Yu, a freak. They must not make the same mistake again in the future.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Yes, if Qi Jing follows suit, can this world still belong to the Li family?
Su Liu thought for a moment, then smiled suddenly and said: "In addition to letting Wang Zhifan do the investigation, I also want Lu Boxuan to go north again and use the reward to the army as a gimmick to persuade Qi Jing to hand over his military power. The two of them have known each other for many years and have a good relationship. It’s definitely Mo Ni, it’s very appropriate for him to come forward!”
When the emperor heard this, he nodded and said with a smile: "Indeed, if we can talk it through, it is better than turning our backs and threatening us. In this way, I will issue a secret edict later and ask Lu Boxuan to lobby. If he can't do it well, he will lose the position of assistant this time. Then you can give way to the wise."
"The emperor is really getting smarter and smarter. At some point, it doesn't have to be the emperor to make a bad face. Ministers can also take the blame."
"What the Queen Mother said is absolutely true, I have written it down."
However, the words changed and the emperor asked again: "Why not use the same method to seize Qi Yu's military power?"
"Inappropriate!" Su Liu shook his head decisively and said: "First of all, our court does not have the absolute strength to suppress him. If we act rashly, we will only get burned. You may not know that he has a Qi Jing in his hand. The transcendent trump card that he does not possess is the still-living Emperor Jianwu. Therefore, do not try to shake him before you are absolutely sure."
