After Nangong Ao was caught, it also meant that the war was completely over, there was no so-called winner, and there was no so-called loser.

But the war has caused a heavy disaster to Xiangxiang Kingdom, these cities that were once occupied by the army of the Southern Yan Kingdom, and even some small villages, have long been razed to the ground, and they are no longer suitable for human habitation, and because of the war, Xiangxiang Country has suffered heavy casualties both in the soldiers and the people in Pingtong.

Therefore, this war Xiangxiang Country did not win.

After dispersing the enemy from Xiangxiang Country and recovering the lost territory, Le Shitong ordered the class to return to the court, and during this period, a month has passed.

One day a month later, the ministers went to court as usual, but today it was a little different, because the Southern Yan Kingdom sent an envoy to prepare for peace.

On the Linfeng Palace, the Empress of Shui Xiang sat majestically on the dragon chair, and the ministers also had a calm and calm posture, no other imperial ministers had come to Xiangxiang Country for a long time, so they naturally had to put on the best posture to show the majesty of Xiangxiang Country.

"Father-in-law Kui, have the envoys of the Southern Yan Kingdom arrived?" Empress Shuixiang asked softly.

Father-in-law Kwai nodded hurriedly, and asked with a smile: "Back to Your Majesty, the envoys of the Southern Yan Kingdom have already been waiting outside the palace, do you want to announce him in?" ”

"There's no hurry." Empress Shuixiang smiled faintly and said, "When I finish rewarding my meritorious deeds, it's not too late to announce him." ”

"The old slave understands." Aoi nodded and stepped aside.

Empress Shuixiang glanced at the military attachés and generals present and said with a smile: "This time, we can defeat the army of the Southern Yan Kingdom and recover the lost territory." Thanks to the concerted efforts of all Aiqing, I will be rewarded for my meritorious deeds today...... First of all. The ministers who followed me on the expedition were each worth 500 pieces of silk last time. Two thousand taels of silver. ”

"Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live long live." The ministers immediately knelt on the ground and thanked him.

Empress Shuixiang nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Secondly, the reward is my protector of the country, Le Shitong, Le Aiqing......"

Before the empress could finish her words, Taishi Wen stepped sideways and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has a play." ”

The beauty of the Empress of Water Fragrance was slightly raised, a little displeased, but she still waved her hand. Said: "What do you want the master to play?" ”

Wen Zhiruo glanced at Le Shitong coldly, and said, "Your Majesty, do you remember the agreement with Weichen?" ”

"This ......" Empress Shuixiang was slightly stunned, she forgot about this stubble, at the beginning, she promised Wen Taishi, as long as Wen Taishi dispatched the Red Clothes Sect to assist the imperial court to defeat the enemy army, this Prime Minister Le Shitong would resign from his position as generalissimo of soldiers and horses.

Master Wen smiled slightly and said, "Since Your Majesty has not forgotten it. Then please ask Your Majesty to immediately issue an order to remove Le Xiang from his position and hand over his military power. ”

Empress Shuixiang's face changed slightly, and she was really a little angry this time. She is discussing the reward for meritorious deeds, if this Wen Zhi really can't open any pot, doesn't this make her, the empress, unable to get off the stage?

"陛xià." That's when it happened. Lin Tian stood up and said with a smile: "Prime Minister Le Cheng can be said to have worked hard. Without her, our empire would not have won this war. Even if she has to resign from her position, she must be rewarded for her meritorious service, otherwise who will be willing to serve the court in the future? ”

Le Shitong was slightly stunned, she was ready to step down from her position, but Lin Tian stood up to speak for her, which she didn't expect.

Lin Tian untied the knot in the heart of the Empress Shuixiang in just a few words, smiled faintly, and said: "General Lin's words are very satisfying, that's right, for the meritorious ministers, I must reward them...... Marshal Le Shitong made great contributions in this fight against the enemy army of Nanyan State, rewarded 10,000 taels of gold and 5,000 horses of silk, and was also crowned as the king of Pingnan......"

All the ministers were surprised, because in the history of Xiangxiang Kingdom, few people can be crowned kings, not to mention the emperor's relatives, there are almost no foreign surnames who can be crowned kings, and in this dynasty, even if it is Shuiya, the sister of the Empress Shuixiang, is only a right prime minister, and there has never been a king.

It can be seen how much the Empress of Water Fragrance relies on Le Shitong.

"Thank you." Le Shitong received the order to thank him, but without the slightest hesitation, he said: "How can Weichen He De accept such a big reward from His Majesty, the minister will definitely take back His Majesty's life, and the minister also plans to resign from his position and return to his hometown." ”

Empress Shuixiang seemed to have expected Le Shitong to say this, and followed Le Shitong's words and said: "Okay, I will be gracious, but I will not take back what I say, and you will be the king of Pingnan in the future, you can find a piece of land anywhere in Xiangcheng to establish the Nanping Palace, and enjoy the blessings of Qing." ”

Empress Shuixiang naturally didn't want Le Shitong to return to her hometown, her reform needed Le Shitong's support very much, but now that Wen Taishi was so aggressive, she had to make concessions, so she agreed to Le Shitong's resignation, but she would not let Le Shitong leave her sight, and she could call it anytime and anywhere.

Le Shitong naturally understood what the empress meant, and hurriedly thanked her: "Weichen obeys the order." ”

The corners of Wen Taishi's eyes twitched slightly, what a smart woman she was, why couldn't she see that this was a scene played by the empress and Le Shitong?

However, she doesn't care, as long as Le Shitong is squeezed out of the court, it will be their literary family who will have the final say in the court in the future.

So, Wen Taishi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, since King Pingnan has resigned from the post of generalissimo of soldiers and horses, this army cannot be without a commander for a day, can a new generalissimo of soldiers and horses be selected?" ”

"What the master said is very true." Empress Shuixiang nodded and said, "But the position of the marshal is very important, and it must not be sloppy...... Why don't we have a competition to choose a coach? ”

The meaning of the Empress of Water Fragrance is very clear, that is, the capable live in it.

Wen Taishi didn't say it right, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty's plan is very good, let's have a martial arts competition to choose a coach." ”

Wen Zhiruo is very confident, because among the people of the Wen family, there is no shortage of military generals, and he can definitely defeat other generals and obtain the position of marshal.

"Your Majesty." The ministers also agreed.

"Okay, the contest will be set in three days." Empress Shuixiang nodded with satisfaction, and said, "I have one more person to reward in the end, and that is General Lin Tianlin, who went deep behind enemy lines in the war and cut off the enemy's food and grass supply. ”

"Your Majesty is serious, this is what the last general should do." Lin Tian smiled modestly, but said again: "However, this reward must not be missing, I am very hard." ”

Cluck.......

Lin Tian's words caused a coquettish laughter from the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty.

The Empress of Shui Xiang was also happy, and then smiled: "General Lin, what are these words?" I said I would reward you, and there will be no less. (To be continued......)