Zhang Bao held the splendid imperial edict in both hands, followed by Zhan Yang, an official from the Ministry of Rites, and behind him were several people holding the official uniforms, jade-belted python robes, crowns and other items.
After getting Zhang Bao and passing through the middle hall, many martial artists saw these supplies and understood in their hearts.
This is really going to make Chen Ying the Duke of the country.
The Ming Dynasty will have another Duke. In addition, Shi Heng, who won a great victory from Annan not long ago, may have another Duke in the Ming Dynasty within a few years.
The birth of the Duke of Guo is an obvious representative of a country's advocating for force and its emphasis on military affairs.
And Chen Ying is still in charge of the Wuxun Division, the place where Wuxun's children are managed.
In the past, if one person worked hard, future generations would be exempted from struggle. The establishment of Wu Xunsi showed that the imperial court did not want to support a bunch of idlers.
And Chen Ying did this kind of offending thing without any pressure at all.
Zhang Bao stepped on the red carpet and arrived in front of the altar, and then shouted loudly: "Your Majesty has a decree, Taining Marquis Chen Ying will receive it."
After hearing this, Chen Ying took two steps forward and knelt down.
As Chen Ying knelt down, many martial artists also knelt down.
After Chen Ying knelt down, Zhang Bao also began to read out the imperial edict.
The imperial edict lists Chen Ying's many years of merit and his contribution to the Ming Dynasty as an official in Beijing for many years.
His Majesty the Emperor also gave a very high evaluation.
"He has a calm and resolute spirit, drinks and eats for ten people, makes decisions when the situation arises, remains calm, works diligently for decades, and has gone through several battles, with outstanding military achievements. He lives in the capital, supervises and trains the three armies, and becomes the pillar of the country. He moved to Ning Guogong. "
After the decree was read out, the seriousness on Zhang Bao's face turned into a soft smile.
"Ning Guogong, please accept the order."
Chen Ying stood up after hearing this, took the imperial edict from Zhang Bao with great respect, and then placed it on the altar to enjoy the incense.
Then, the little eunuchs behind them placed all the items rewarded by His Majesty the Emperor on the altar, next to the imperial edict.
"Eunuch Zhang, please come in."
"Ning Guogong, I have some matters in the palace, so I will stay here soon. Your Majesty said that you don't need to go to the palace to thank the Holy Spirit today. You can eat, drink, and talk with your old friends first, and then go to the palace to thank you tomorrow. It’s not too late.” Zhang Bao said with a chuckle.
Chen Ying waved his hand: "Eunuch Zhang, I have to thank you today. This is in line with the rules of the monarch and his ministers. Please trouble Eunuch Zhang to go to the palace and report to your majesty. In the afternoon, I will ask to see you to express my gratitude."
Zhang Bao was very impressed by what Chen Ying said. He bowed his hands to Chen Ying and said, "The old servant will leave first. The Minister of Rites, Zhan Shilang, has also arrived. The restructuring of your mansion will also be in charge of Zhan Shilang."
"Eunuch Zhang, go slowly, thank Eunuch Zhang..."
After Zhang Bao left, Wu Xun's people who came to thank him surrounded Chen Ying.
Your words and my words made Chen Ying busy.
Chen Ying knew clearly in his heart that His Majesty the Emperor made himself the Duke of Ning, not because his merits really reached the point of being rewarded as a Duke, but because the Ming Dynasty was at this stage. His Majesty the Emperor needed to become the Duke of the Ming Dynasty to suppress Shi Heng. Representatives of the proud soldiers and warriors.
When he confronts Shi Heng, the emperor of the court will even retreat. But if His Majesty the Emperor personally steps in to suppress Shi Heng, Shi Heng will surely be destroyed after one or two times.
Shi Heng's downfall will also affect Shi Biao, and many of his generals who are good at conquering and fighting will also be affected. This is not a good thing for the Ming Dynasty.
Because Chen Ying is clear in his heart, it is impossible for Chen Ying to be arrogant.
Even in the midst of so many compliments, you can stay true to your heart.
Although Chen Ying thought so, it was not the main reason why Zhu Jianshen promoted him to Ning Guogong. Suppressing Shi Heng was on the one hand, and on the other hand, Chen Ying did work hard and made great achievements.
After the deaths of Zhang Fu, Prince of Xingguo County, and Zhu Shou, Prince of Pingru County, Chen Ying relied on his own efforts to allow the Governor-General of the Five Armies to maintain his dignity, so as not to let Yu Qian be in power when the civil service system was at its peak. The Governor's Mansion lost the power that belonged to him.
This is one of the greatest achievements.
Although Chen Ying kept a low profile, but if he wanted to handle a major matter like being granted the title of Ning Guogong in a low-key manner, his subordinates would not agree, and neither would his colleagues.
The current hospitality is hard to deny, and necessary celebrations are still necessary. In front of many martial artists, Chen Ying set the date of celebration at the end of the month and held a banquet at home.
After Zhang Bao returned to the palace, he did not immediately return to Qianqing Palace to resume his duties, so he took advantage of this moment of free time to go to the Supervisor of Ceremonies to find Cheng En and ask about Wang Zhi.
After arriving at the Si Li Jian, they found that Cheng En was not there. The eunuch on duty told Zhang Bao that Cheng En had been on sick leave for the past two days, and the shifts scheduled at the Si Li Jian were not until next month.
After Zhang Bao heard this, he knew that this guy's matter had not been accomplished.
At that moment, Zhang Bao wanted to know urgently what happened in the An'an Palace, so he went to Cheng'en's residence in person.
At this time, Cheng'en was lying on the bed, wrapped in a quilt, his face was red and he was mumbling.
It's like going through a serious illness.
There was a large amount of decoction on the table next to it, and when Zhang Bao arrived, it was still steaming out.
Zhang Bao stood beside Chengen's bed and stared at Chengen lying on the bed.
But at this time, Cheng'en seemed to be in a dazed state. The little eunuch beside him kept calling him, but he couldn't.
Zhang Bao's face became increasingly ugly.
"Go down and I'll give Chengen a few words."
"Yes." After listening to Zhang Bao's words, the little eunuch lying beside the bed quickly stood up and responded, and then quickly left the room.
After the young eunuch left, Zhang Bao looked at Chengen who was lying on the bed and was terminally ill, and said coldly: "Chengen, if you keep pretending, you will have to pretend for the rest of your life."
When Chengen, who was lying on the bed, heard these words, his twitching body suddenly stopped.
After a moment of pause, Chengen weakly opened his eyes and looked at Zhang Bao, who was standing not far away: "Zhang, Eunuch Zhang, when did you come?"
"My servant is not feeling well. It's really rude and I cannot get up to greet Eunuch Zhang."
Zhang Bao looked at Cheng'en's performance and smiled coldly: "If you don't want to get up, just lie down, but you still have to say what you need to say honestly."
"Wang Zhi's matter has encountered some obstacles. Concubine An is unwilling, or the eldest prince is unwilling."
When Cheng'en heard Wang Zhi's name, he sat up tremblingly: "Eunuch Zhang, Concubine An doesn't want it, and the eldest prince doesn't want it either. For us villains, even the masters don't want it. How dare you go and impose things on others?"
"How about, Eunuch Zhang, please tell His Majesty that I am willing to go to Nanjing. This servant cannot handle this matter."
Chengen said with a bitter look on his face.
How many years have I not been afraid?
But in the Rest Palace, Cheng En felt fear again.
The words of the eldest prince were always in his ears.
This illness is half pretending, and half is really uncomfortable and scary.
He was afraid of both the eldest prince of Anxi Palace and Zhang Bao. He would be offended by both sides and would not please both.
He was different from Zhang Bao. Zhang Bao was somewhat scrupulous about the person who accompanied His Majesty the Emperor.
And he himself was indeed somewhat majestic in front of the servants in the palace, but in front of the two in the Anxi Palace, he was just a servant.
After Zhang Bao heard Cheng En's words, his expression changed slightly.
Concubine An came from a humble background, and her behavior has always been timid and unwilling to offend others. What's more, Cheng'en is also a powerful internal official. For Wang Zhi, she personally came forward, so she could only It proves that Wang Zhi is indeed an ambitious man who is good at deceiving people.
You have to make your own guess and it's not wrong.
For the sake of the stability of the harem, and for the princes to grow up smoothly and safely, once this hidden danger is discovered, we cannot turn a blind eye.
Zhang Bao has decided to come forward in person...
At this time, Zhang Bao still did not think of using the simplest method to make Wang Zhi die inexplicably.
A large part of the reason for this is also the self-confidence brought by having held power in the palace for many years...
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