When the news that Zhouyi had recovered the land in the Hetao and turned all the land south of the Qilian Mountains and Yanzhi Mountains into the territory of the Chen Kingdom reached Hanyang City in Kyoto, everyone in the government and the public was shocked.
Originally, many ministers in the imperial court thought that the most the Zhou Yi could do was to recover the three places of Shanggu, Yuyang, and Youbeiping that had been taken away by the Huns decades ago.
But no one expected that Zhou Yi would be so ferocious. Through this battle, he not only regained Shanggu, Yuyang, and Youbeiping, but also brought the entire Hetao area into the scope of the Chen Kingdom. Even one of the sacred mountains of the Huns Qilian Mountain and Yanzhi Mountain were also controlled by Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi's great victory not only shocked the court officials, but also ordinary people rejoiced.
After hearing about this great victory, the old master Wen Boyue, who had long been begging for his body, even boasted in front of everyone that Zhou Yi was a model for the world and a pillar of the country.
Wen Boyue even used his power to write to the current emperor Li Rui, asking Li Rui to reward Zhou Yi heavily.
Above the court, Li Rui held Wen Boyue's memorial in one hand and hugged Li Wanji in the other. Oh, no, it should be Queen Wanyu.
Li Rui was even more ridiculous than his father Li Xuanji. His hand moved around the queen's body dishonestly, touching Li Wanji until her face turned red.
"My dear friends, I heard that the old master has also submitted a memorial, asking me to reward the Heavenly Strategy General Zhou Yi."
"This time General Tiance not only regained Shanggu, Yuyang, and Youbeiping, but also expanded the territory and conquered the Qilian Mountains. For such an achievement, what do you think I should reward him for?"
Ministers, you look at me, I look at you, and then we start pretending to talk below.
For a time, the entire court was filled with rustling sounds.
At this time, an official on Wei Zhongxian's side suggested: "General Tiance, Mr. Zhou, worked hard and opened up territory for our country. His contribution is even greater than that of the founding general Hou Qianren. Hou Qianren and Li Feiyu are still able to seal the title." As a duke, Lord Zhou has won such a great victory that it would be unjustifiable if he did not become a duke!"
It was actually Wei Zhongxian's intention to make Zhou Yi a Duke.
However, as a chamberlain, Wei Zhongxian could not act too close to Zhou Yi at this time, otherwise it would probably arouse Li Rui's suspicion.
Therefore, Wei Zhongxian did not intend to come forward from the beginning to the end. Instead, he asked his officials to fight for the title of Duke for Zhou Yi.
Li Rui agreed with this suggestion after hearing it.
However, how could Yan Song, Zhou Yi's old rival, let Zhou Yi be granted the title of Duke so easily? As soon as his eyes moved, an official from the Ministry of Rites stood up and suggested: "Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
"Oh? Do you have any other suggestions?"
The official of the Ministry of Rites said immediately: "Your Majesty, I heard that General Tiance Zhou Yi is now twenty-four years old and is still unmarried. I heard that the late emperor has a very beloved little princess who is still unmarried at the age of eighteen."
"Admiral Tiance was originally from Tanhualang. His literary talents are outstanding and his appearance is worse than that of Pan An. Now he has experienced many years in Yongzhou and learned martial arts. He can be said to be an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs. This kind of literary, Taoist and military skills is worthy of a little princess. How about Your Majesty recruiting General Tiance as your consort to show your favor!"
Li Rui's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he immediately clapped his hands and said, "Okay! It's really a good idea!"
"My sister, Princess Gao Yang, is gentle and virtuous, and General Tiance is both civil and military. They are truly a match made in heaven! According to your method, I will betroth Princess Gao Yang to General Tiance."
This reward from Li Rui caught both Wei Zhongxian and Li Wanji off guard. They did not expect that Yan Song would use this trick to offset Zhou Yi's reward for such a great contribution.
At this time, the treacherous Prime Minister Yan Song stood up again and said: "Your Majesty, it is also time to recruit General Tiance back to the capital. First, he can marry Princess Gaoyang. Second, he can also let General Zhou rest in the capital for a while to recuperate. .”
Yan Song's words sounded nice, but in fact he wanted to wait for Zhou Yi to come to Kyoto before dealing with him.
Now Yongzhou is Zhou Yi's territory, and he is the local leader there.
Naturally, Yan Song, a powerful dragon, could not defeat Zhou Yi in Yongzhou.
But if they arrive in the capital, the offensive and defensive trends of both sides will be opposite.
At that time, Yan Song will also let Zhou Yi see what it means that a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake.
News of the betrothal soon reached the ears of Li Jun, Princess Gaoyang of the Chen Kingdom, and everyone congratulated Li Jun on his happy marriage.
During these days, Princess Li Jun of Gaoyang often heard her subordinates talking about General Tiance who beat the Xiongnu Wuwan Shanyu to the point of running away, regained Shanggu, Yuyang, and Youbeiping, and also captured the land south of the Qilian Mountains.
Listening to the discussions among the slaves, General Tiance was a handsome man during the late emperor's time, and he has now achieved extraordinary achievements.
Princess Gaoyang is eighteen years old, and she is at the age where she longs for love and likes to fantasize.
For a man like Zhou Yi who everyone praised for his handsomeness and both civil and military skills, Princess Li Jun of Gaoyang could not help but fantasize!
When she heard that she was betrothed to such a heroic figure by her royal brother Li Rui, the little deer in Gaoyang Princess Li Jun's heart couldn't stop jumping.
Princess Gaoyang sat on the swing and looked at the blue sky. She asked her maid Xiao Tao with longing, "Xiao Tao, what do you think Admiral Tiance looks like and what kind of person is he?"
The maid Xiao Tao shook her head and said: "I have never met General Tiance, so I can't say for sure. But I heard that Tanhualang requires a very handsome man to be elected, so his appearance must be good!"
"But I have heard other people read a few poems by General Zhou Yi!"
Princess Li Jun of Gaoyang immediately became interested after hearing this, and quickly asked her maid Xiao Tao to read the poems written by Zhou Yi one by one.
When Princess Gaoyang heard that "I am a small official in Caozhou County, every branch and leaf is always caring", she seemed to see a good official and loyal minister who was compassionate and compassionate;
When Princess Gaoyang heard that "I am going to Quantai to recruit old troops, and I will kill Yama with a hundred thousand banners," she seemed to see an iron-blooded soldier again.
For a moment, Princess Gaoyang was not sure what kind of person Zhou Yi was.
The more the maids and slaves talked, the more Zhou Yi seemed to be covered with a mysterious veil. It was this mystery that made Princess Gaoyang even more curious about Zhou Yi.
At this time, Princess Gao Yang suddenly thought of Wei Zhongxian who had issued an edict to Zhou Yi.
In order to let Zhou Yi have an intuitive understanding of Princess Gaoyang, Wei Zhongxian also took a painter to paint a portrait of Princess Gaoyang.
Princess Gao Yang also took the opportunity to ask Wei Zhongxian what kind of person Zhou Yi was.
Wei Zhongxian paused, thought for a while, and replied: "General Zhou Yi is a man of heaven!"
The word "Heaven" made Princess Gaoyang, a pregnant girl, fall into a deep fantasy.
