Chapter 1213

From the Battle of Nanzhao to the Battle of Talas, and then to the Battle of Khorasan, Wang Chong's mind has actually been in tension, but at this moment, with the sound of music, Wang Chong completely relaxed, and immediately felt an unprecedented relief. All the politics, military, and logistics were all left behind by Wang Chong, and for the first time, Wang Chong completely integrated into this grand festival and simply enjoyed the joy of the festival.

As far as the eye can see, Gao Xianzhi, Feng Changqing, Cheng Qianli, everyone is like this, after successive victories, this is the "reward" that everyone deserves.

Time passed slowly, I don't know how long it took, suddenly there was a long sound of Qingyue, and the surroundings suddenly quieted down, Wang Chong opened his eyes, and the crowd all stopped and looked in one direction.

Right in the center of the crowd, Aditya stood like a fairy in a dream in a silver-white robe. At some point, a priest of the temple handed her a long torch made of metal.

The torch was more than four feet long, and its surface was engraved with countless intricate patterns, and the most peculiar thing was the flame burning on it, not the crimson red that Wang Chong had never seen before. The flame looked very quiet, soft, and smelled of holiness.

"What is this?"

Wang Chong glanced at the Khorasan next to him and asked.

Wang Chong can be regarded as well-informed, but this is the first time he has seen this milky white flame, and all of this gives him a very novel feeling.

"This is our Sassanid sacred fire, which has been passed down for more than 2,000 years, and every Vulcan festival ends with the sacred flame lighting the altar. At this time, the princess may choose one of her most honored guests to light the flame with her, and this is also the highest courtesy!"

Next to the Khorasan human, with a look of enthusiasm.

"Such a festival has not been held for a long time, and I don't know who the princess will choose this time. ”

Hearing this, Wang Chong's eyes fluctuated slightly, and soon, Wang Chong's gaze followed the surrounding crowd to look at the Sassanid princess Aditya under the statue of the god of fire. The next moment, only to hear a burst of cheers, in the eyes of everyone, Aditya held the milky white holy flame high and walked all the way in the direction of Wang Chong.

"General, you are the most honored guest of our entire Sassanid Empire, without you, our Sassanid Empire would not have been able to get rid of the rule of the Great Cannibals, so at the last moment, please allow me to invite you to light the sacred fire together!"

Aditya's wonderful eyes fell on Wang Chong, and she said sincerely.

"Your Royal Highness Princess, thank you for the invitation, this time, I agree to your invitation, but not in my personal capacity, but on behalf of the entire Tang Dynasty. The victory over the Great Eclipse and the restoration of the Sassanid Dynasty are not something that any one person or one force can do, but the result of the joint efforts of the Tang Dynasty, the Sassanid and all the rebel armies, so please let me and the princess light the sacred fire together on behalf of the Tang Dynasty and Khorasan!"

Wang Chong stared at Adiya and said sincerely.

"Good!"

Hearing this, everyone around couldn't help but cheer. All the leaders of the rebel army, including the Sassanids, were thrilled by Wang Chong's words, and even the Sassanid princess Aditya couldn't help but have a look of admiration in her eyes.

In the eyes of everyone, accompanied by the cheers of the crowd, Wang Chong and the Sassanid princess Aditya held the white holy flame together and walked towards the altar under the huge statue of the god of fire. At that moment, all eyes were on everyone, and everyone's eyes were full of passion and expectation.

"Whew!"

With a flash of light, the flame lit the altar in the eyes of all. The milky white flame passed through the bottom of the altar, and the tongue of fire spread along a secret passage all the way to the inside of the statue of Vulcan, and in the next moment, the light flashed, and the statue of fire was raised high above the head in the right hand, and the huge cauldron suddenly lit up, spewing out a milky white flame.

The milky white flame was lit and instantly turned into a dazzling light that shone all over Khorasan.

"Boom!"

When this blazing light was lit up, the whole of Khorasan was far away, and the people in all corners, including the people in the temple, let out a sudden burst of cheers like a landslide and tsunami, and the festive atmosphere of the whole Khorasan reached its climax at this moment. When the flame is lit, it symbolizes the supreme god of fire and light, which is believed in throughout the Sassanid Empire, and will protect the whole of Sassanid for eternity, as well as eternal peace and serenity.

Looking at the milky white holy flame burning above his head, everyone's faces were filled with joy and smiles, and even Wang Chong couldn't help but squint slightly, revealing a hint of a smile.

At this moment, Wang Chong's heart rose and fell one after another. All the efforts have been rewarded, and the joyful crowd around and the holy fire burning above their heads are the best rewards for themselves and all the Datang soldiers.

"Hoof!"

The east grew white, and at that moment the silence was broken by the sound of horses' hooves coming from the night. And judging from the sound, the sound of the horses' hooves approached in the direction of the temple, and the sound was hurried.

Hearing the sound of horses' hooves, the crowd turned their heads and looked over.

"Report!"

Far away, before the iron rider could get closer, he immediately shouted loudly:

"The envoy of the imperial court has arrived, please go and greet a few adults!"

"Hahaha, it's our people!"

In the center of the temple, Feng Changqing suddenly laughed:

"It's really joy, good things come in pairs, it must be the people who rewarded the Hou Ye from the imperial court, after waiting for so long, they are finally here. ”

The words attracted everyone's attention to Wang Chong.

"Wang Chong, congratulations!"

Gao Xianzhi turned his head, looked at Wang Chong on the side, and said with a smile. The reward from the imperial court finally came, and Gao Xianzhi was sincerely happy for him. On the side, Bahram, Adiya, and other leaders of the rebel army also looked at Wang Chong with a happy face.

Only Wang Chong's face was indifferent. For Wang Chong, whether he is rewarded or not, he will not care.

"Congratulations, sir!"

"Congratulations, sir!"

The surrounding people congratulated. Although I don't know much about the specific situation, there is no doubt that this should be the emperor of the Tang Dynasty to crown this young commander who is both civil and military. Everyone was genuinely happy.

"Let's go, let's go and greet everyone!"

......

Just outside the city lord's mansion in Khorasan, Wang Chong and the others met the envoy sent by the imperial court. A group of twenty or thirty people, with solemn expressions and mighty expressions, did not enter the mansion, and there were even many people on horseback, standing there motionless.

Around them, Wang Chong's father Wang Yan, eldest brother Wang Fu, master, the old man of the Evil Emperor, and the village chief of Wusheng were already waiting on the side.

"It's the young Hou Wang Chong!"

Before Wang Chong and the others could come over, an official led by him rode on a horse with an old-fashioned expression and spoke first.

Hearing this voice, everyone couldn't help frowning slightly, which was completely different from the celebratory and festive atmosphere that everyone was expecting. However, in a short period of time, no one thought deeply.

"I am!"

Wang Chong turned over and dismounted, and responded first.

"Hmm!"

The official at the head nodded emphatically, and then exchanged glances with several gorgeously dressed officials around him, as if confirming Wang Chong's identity. Wang Chong glanced at it, and saw that this person was thirty or forty years old, wearing a civil robe, but Wang Chong had been in Beijing for so long, but he had never seen this person, nor had he heard his uncle Wang Yan mention this person. As for the officials beside him—

Dressed in a red robe, he is an official of the Ministry of Rites!

Seeing these officials of the Ministry of Rites, Wang Chong's heart jumped suddenly. However, at this time, Wang Chong heard the old-fashioned and unfazed voice of the civil official:

"Father-in-law, it's okay!

"Yes, Lord Wen!"

A sharp voice like a male duck sounded in everyone's ears, and Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing on the side of "Master Wen" heard a jump in their hearts. The eunuchs of the imperial court have a special status, especially when the holy decree is read outside, representing the holy emperor and the imperial court.

The two of them have been guarding the border for so long, and they can be regarded as well-informed, and they have probably never seen a eunuch treat Wenchen with such respect.

At this moment, the two glanced at each other, and both frowned slightly. However, before there was time to communicate, a eunuch in brocade clothes who seemed to have quite a status, holding the dust in one hand and the holy decree in the other, rode out of the queue.

"Wang Chong, Wang Yan, Wang Fu father and son, come forward to listen to the order!"

In the eyes of everyone, the brocade-clothed eunuch looked solemn and his eyes were bright, and he suddenly spoke.

"Wechen obeys!"

Wang Chong, Wang Yan, and Wang Fu immediately stepped forward to listen to the order.

"Li Siye, Confucius Confucius, Su Hanshan obey the order!"

"Wechen obeys!"

Li Siye, Confucius Confucius, and Su Hanshan also stepped forward.

"Xu Keyi, Chen Bin, Xue Qianjun, and Su Shixuan stepped forward to listen to the order!"

Xu Keyi, Chen Bin, Xue Qianjun, and Su Shixuan stepped forward together.

"Ferghana, the king of Gunk has stepped forward to obey!"

Ferghana and the King of Gunk also stepped forward, bowing their heads deeply, their eyes showing deep awe. Even for them, the leaders of the tribes in the Western Regions, the Tang Holy Emperor was like the sun and the moon hanging high.

For the supreme ruler of Middle-earth, who has conquered countless empires around him at the same time, and single-handedly created the most powerful and prosperous world of Middle-earth, and the strongest martial artist, no one dares to give birth to the slightest blasphemy, only admiration and awe from the bottom of his heart.

In an instant, everyone around them knelt down.

"Huh!"

The next moment, in the eyes of everyone, the brocade-clothed eunuch who seemed to have quite a status shook off the holy decree in his hand, spread his hands, raised them high, and began to read:

"Fengtian carrier, the emperor said:

The young Marquis Wang Chong drove out the Uszang and the Western Turks, stabilized the western part of the country, and made meritorious contributions to the protection of the country. In addition, in the battle of Talas, the young Hou galloped thousands of miles to help, brave and strategic, loyal and righteous, led our Tang Dynasty soldiers, defeated the invading Abmus/Lin and Dashi army, killed more than 400,000 enemy troops, protected the country, and raised the prestige of our country. ”

"In the Battle of Khorasan, the young Hou took advantage of the blizzard weather to kill more than 500,000 Great Food Soldiers. In the two major battles, more than one million enemy armies were killed in total, creating unprecedented feats. The court will be rewarded for meritorious service, and will be punished for its mistakes, and the young marquis will be rewarded for his achievements in the world as a seventeen-year-old boy, and he should be greatly rewarded, promote the world, and be a model for the people of the world, and he will make the world known, loyal and righteous, and the rewards and punishments will be fair, then I will be the land of Shenzhou, and the talents of the economy and the world will be one after another, and they will be endless!"

"Therefore, at the behest of the Holy Emperor, the six public merchants specially crowned the young Marquis Wang Chong as the king of a foreign land, rewarded the prince, and enjoyed 20,000 stones!

"Boom!"

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and when he heard the court's reward for Wang Chong, in an instant, the crowd around him boiled all at once. Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing were already mentally prepared, but they couldn't help but be moved when they heard these words.

Even Wang Chong's father, Wang Yan, and eldest brother, Wang Fu, couldn't help but show a shocked look.