Li Longji really wanted to make himself a general.
Bai Yuxian couldn't help but feel shocked after hearing Li Longji's words.
To be honest, Bai Yuxian himself didn't have much hope whether he would be promoted to General General Bai Yuxian this time.
Because Bai Yuxian knew that although he had made outstanding achievements in quelling the Hongqingshan Rebellion this time, and his fighting skills were pretty enough, he was still a little weak if he wanted to be promoted to general based on this. After all, he had been in the official position for too short a time, and his qualifications and merits were not enough. All too shallow.
The victory in pacifying Hongqingshan this time was enough for Bai Yuxian to secure his current position as the commander-in-chief of the Tiance Army, but if he wanted to be promoted to a third-level general, it would indeed seem a bit weak.
But in this case, Li Longji was still planning to reward himself for being promoted to a third-grade general. This can really only be said to be the favor of the emperor.
All the civil and military ministers present could not help but feel their hearts skip a beat when they heard Li Longji's words.
I thought that if Bai Yuxian was really promoted to the general, he would be the first of his kind in the Tang Dynasty. He was a 21-year-old third-level general of the Imperial Army.
The emperor was afraid that he really wanted to compare Bai Yuxian with the champion Hou of Hanwu.
In fact, Li Longji really thinks this way now. He feels that Bai Yuxian is his champion, not even worse than the champion of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
"What do you think of my dear friends?"
Li Longji looked at the civil and military ministers and asked.
"I agree that the Hongqingshan turmoil is not a trivial matter. If the more than 70,000 rebels are not put down in time, the consequences will be disastrous. I am afraid that the majesty of our court will be greatly damaged by then. However, General Bai can put down the Hongqingshan turmoil in time. In my opinion, Coming here not only quelled the turmoil in Hongqingshan, but also preserved the majesty of my court and shocked the world, which can be said to be a great achievement."
"For such a great achievement, let alone being promoted to a higher rank, even being promoted to a noble rank is not a bad idea in my opinion."
Li Linfu immediately spoke out, because he knew that since Li Longji said this, it meant that Li Longji had made up his mind to be promoted to Bai Yuxian. If he objected at this time, it would be unpleasant for the emperor.
Those who dare to find the emperor are unhappy because they live too long.
What's more, Bai Yuxian can be regarded as someone on his side. If Bai Yuxian becomes the general of the Jin Dynasty, the advantage will be for him, Li Linfu, and the disadvantage will only be for the prince Li Heng.
In this case, Li Linfu naturally knows better how to choose.
"I second the proposal."
And with Li Linfu taking the lead, Han Su and other civil servants from Li Linfu's line behind Li Linfu naturally spoke up to second their opinions.
Bai Zheng, who is almost transparent among civil servants, also showed off his presence and chose to second the proposal.
Prince Li Heng could not help but have a flash of ugliness in his eyes, but in the end he hesitated and spoke.
"My son seconded the proposal."
If he could object, Li Heng naturally didn't want to see the White Jade Immortal being promoted, but he also knew that since his father had said so, he must have already made up his mind, and the reason for asking was just a superficial question. That’s all.
Under such circumstances, could he still choose to confront his father?
Unless he wants to directly rebel, if he dares to oppose at this time, he is looking for death.
"I second the proposal."
Seeing that Li Heng had chosen to second the proposal, the remaining civil and military officials no longer hesitated and all supported the proposal.
Most people can't help but envy Bai Yuxian.
Now Bai Yuxian can really be said to be Jane in the emperor's heart, and the dragon's grace is mighty.
Seeing this, Li Longji couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction and said.
"Very good. Since all my dear friends have no objections, let me come and draw up the decree."
"Tiance General Bai Yuxian is loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and good at both civil and military affairs. This time, he quelled the turmoil in Hongqingshan, Xiangzhou, and annihilated and captured as many as 70,000 bandits. He has done a great job. Today, the fourth grade Tiance General Bai Yuxian is specially promoted to be The third-grade Tiance general will be relieved of his original position as Tiance's lieutenant general and will continue to command the entire Tiance army. He will also be given a white python robe."
He was also given a python robe!
When all the civil and military ministers in the palace heard Li Longji's reward, especially when they heard that Bai Yuxian was also rewarded with a white python robe, they couldn't help but feel shocked again.
The significance of the python robe is extraordinary, the specifications are extremely high, and it is definitely not something that can be worn by ordinary people.
In the Tang Dynasty, the highest standard of clothing was undoubtedly the dragon robe, which could only be worn by the emperor.
The second is the dragon robe, which is second only to the dragon robe in size. Only the king can be rewarded to wear it.
Underneath the dragon robe is the python robe. Generally, only princes have the opportunity to be rewarded and wear it. Others, even ordinary civil and military ministers of the third rank or above, have difficulty in obtaining it.
As for this reward, Li Longji not only awarded Bai Yuxian the title of Third-Rank Imperial General Tiance, but he also gave him a python robe.
The meaning of this cannot help but be pondered deeply.
"My lord, thank you for your kindness."
"Your Majesty's kindness is so great that the Jade Immortal can't repay it. I can only repay Your Majesty's kindness by dedicating myself to my life in this life."
Bai Yuxian also thanked him immediately.
"Ha ha."
Li Longji couldn't help laughing again when he heard this.
I thought that with such a loyal and unparalleled general, I would have nothing to worry about.
With the end of Bai Yuxian's reward, the entire morning dynasty was almost over, but the officials did not disperse because Li Longji would hold a prisoner presentation ceremony next.
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Half an hour later;
In front of the Imperial City Tower, the prisoner presentation ceremony was held.
Li Longji led Crown Prince Li Heng and a group of civil and military ministers to stand on the imperial city tower. Behind them were sails and jade fans, and he also brought his beloved concubine Yu Fei and Li Mingyue and many other princes and princesses with him. Watch the ceremony.
At this time, the entire perimeter in front of the Imperial City Tower was already crowded with people, all of whom came to gather to watch the prisoner presentation ceremony.
"The prisoner presentation ceremony begins."
Soon, the officials from the Ministry of Etiquette who presided over the prisoner presentation ceremony shouted congratulations.
Bai Yuxian, dressed in silver-white Mingguang silver dragon armor, rode on a white war horse and led the entire Tiance army under his command to the front of the imperial city tower with nearly 20,000 prisoners of the Hongqingshan bandits.
The entire scene also became quiet.
The scene was very spectacular. The mighty Tiance Army soldiers and nearly 20,000 prisoners of war looked like a long dragon from a distance.
The most important thing is that the momentum of the entire Tiance Army gives people the feeling of being extremely powerful and breathtaking.
The military is strictly disciplined, moves in unison, and acts as one body.
Anyone who sees it can't help but marvel at what a mighty and majestic army it is.
Especially after experiencing the baptism of blood and fire in the Battle of Hongqingshan, the momentum of the Tiance Army today is even more impressive.
"Okay, okay, what a mighty and majestic army!"
On the city tower, Li Longji couldn't help but feel happy when he saw this, and suddenly felt in his heart that it was no wonder that the 70,000 bandits in Hongqingshan were defeated. Such an army, no other army in the world could defeat it.
The other civil and military officials present and everyone watching the ceremony could not help but be moved.
Soon the Tiance army came to the city tower with the prisoners of war and stood in order.
"珵!"
Bai Yuxian, who was riding on a war horse, pulled out the Gentleman's Sword and raised it high, looked at Li Longji on the tower and congratulated.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty! Congratulations to the Tang Dynasty!"
The officers and soldiers of Tiance Army behind him immediately congratulated in unison.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
"Congratulations to the Tang Dynasty!"
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The chorus of congratulations from the entire Tiance Army penetrated directly into the sky, and could be heard clearly in the entire Chang'an City and even outside Chang'an City almost instantly.
It also makes people’s blood boil.
(End of chapter)
