Wang Xu was left alone in the study, recalling the previous incident, he regretted it very much, he had known this, and he would not let the white-eyed wolf leave the imperial capital if he said anything, and now Ling Feng had escaped, and there was no trace, this was like a dragon like the sea, a bird flying to the sky, and it was difficult to return to the cage.

For Ling Feng, Wang Xu is still a little jealous, although most of the world has fallen into his hands now, but if Ling Feng works hard and rises strongly, it will be more difficult to deal with than Cai Wenzhuo, Gao Quan and others.

They are all traversers, how capable Ling Feng is, he knows it clearly, therefore, when Ling Feng escapes, Wang Xu will care so much, and he will not hesitate to notify the whole country, but also to catch Ling Feng.

In fact, it was not only Wang Xu, but in addition to him, the Eastern Capital, the Southern Capital, the Northern Capital, and almost all the forces were vying to find it, Ling Feng was a person who could make new weapons, no matter which force it was, he was eager to take it under his command immediately.

Especially Gao Quan, the other three countries have new weapons, but he is still using the previous clay pot weapons, and the technology is so poor, how can he not be in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Calligraphy and Painting asks to see you."

"Let him in."

As Wang Xu's words fell, Han Shushu frowned, as if he had encountered some problem.

Coming to the imperial study, Han Shushu arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen has an idea, it is difficult to make a decision..." "At this moment, Han calligraphy and painting are also in their thirties, and they are more calm than a few years ago, and they no longer have the bohemian and uninhibited before.

Hearing this, Wang Xu smiled and said: "I didn't expect that there are still things that can be difficult for you, let's say, I will help you think about it." ”

"No."

Han Shushu said: "Your Majesty said that you should vigorously reward the members of Jinyiwei, but how to reward it, Weichen doesn't know; Generally speaking, there are several kinds of rewards, one is to reward gold and silver, two is to be promoted, and three is to give real power, but these three are not suitable for Jinyiwei. For this reason, Weichen was very embarrassed for a few days. ”

"Have you figured out a countermeasure now?"

Wang Xu asked.

Han Shushu said: "I think I came up with it, but I don't know if it's right or not, and I hope Your Majesty will advise." ”

said. Han calligraphy and painting handed over a fold.

Wang Xu took it and looked at it carefully, what was written on the fold was a list of official titles, the so-called titles. It's an honor.

For example, the marquis, this is the title, the third duke, etc., although they have no actual military power, but their status is extremely high, and there are many generals who hold military power are not as good as their identity.

"Okay, this idea is very good, we can also give some large rewards of gold and silver, now my holy dynasty is powerful, it can be said that the world is peaceful. It is time for the brethren to enjoy their own honor, and I have given them this honor! ”

Wang Xu thought for a while and said, "However, the title written on your fold is too old-fashioned, so let's think of one." ”

"No."

Three days later, Wang Xu introduced five titles, which are also based on Chinese history, namely baron, viscount, earl, marquis, and duke; As early as the Zhou Dynasty. These five titles existed and continued until the Qing Dynasty.

In fact, in history, these five titles are still very powerful, especially the title of Marquis. There is also a fief, which can be called a country within its own back cover, and the feudal princes are hereditary; But Wang Xu didn't do that, in order not to have that kind of rebellion in the future, he decided not to be the king easily, as Han Gaozu once said. 'Those who are not Liu's cannot be crowned kings', Wang Xu also has the same idea, those who are not surnamed Wang cannot be crowned kings, such an idea is still very reasonable.

For example, even if there is a big chaos in the world one day and the princes rebel, no matter how they fight, in the end, the one who wins the world is still surnamed Wang, the holy dynasty is still the holy dynasty, and they can't die, and what they fight for is just that throne.

Okay, let's go afar, let's move on to the five titles.

Among Wang Xu's five titles, only the duke has his own fief, but there are very few fiefs, that is, a small county, a small city, such as Han calligraphy and painting, for Wang Xu for many years, countless meritorious contributions, Wang Xu gave him the title of a duke, given the land of Minglan County, if he returns to his hometown in the future, he can return to Minglan County, where is his territory.

The title is also the same as in ancient China, it is hereditary, and if this generation dies in the future, their descendants will enjoy the same honor and have this title.

Zhang Meng, Sun Yu, Jia Hui, Han Shushu, Ye Xiong; Duke of Crown!

Fukangan, Li Zhi, Liao Yun, Qin Shuang, Zheng Feng, Zheng Li... And so on outstanding meritorious generals, one by one for the marquis!

Next, there are banner owners such as Jinyiwei, all of whom are named earls.

As for the viscount and baron, as long as there is a slight merit, Wang Xu will reward them one by one, and all of them will be promoted to have titles, in addition, he has given a lot of fields, mansions, gold and silver, money and grain, etc., which can be regarded as a compliment to everyone for so many years.

Of course, everyone accepted these with humility, but there were many generals who were obviously not convinced by Wang Xu's assignment, such as Liao Yun, who defected to Wang Xu earlier than Han Shushu, but now he only got a marquis.

For example, Li Zhi, who has made countless meritorious contributions and fought for more than ten years, but in the end, he was put in a pile with new generals like Fukangan, Zheng Feng, and Zheng Li.

However, everyone is just thinking about it in their hearts, this newly launched title, although the status is extremely high, but there is no actual power, both of them have heavy troops in their hands, that is the most important thing, that is the real identity!

Therefore, these voices of dissatisfaction died down after a few days of trouble.

........

Two months later.

The Imperial Study.

Ye Xiong strode in, his expression solemn: "Your Majesty, I have already found Ling Feng." ”

"Really." Wang Xu suddenly got up, his face was happy, but when he saw Ye Xiong's solemn face, he was puzzled: "You should be happy when you find Ling Feng, why do you look like this?" ”

Ye Xiong said: "Ling Feng fled to the grassland of Beijun, entangled the herdsmen there, attacked the city, and broke several counties. ”

What Wang Xu was worried about finally appeared!

"He's really good at picking places."

Wang Xu said: "Go and pass the decree to Zhao Long, send 50,000 troops, and exterminate Ling Feng!" ”

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is inappropriate, right?"

Ye Xiong said abruptly.

"What's wrong?"

Ye Xiong said: "This northern county belongs to King Xiao Ming, if we enter their country with a large army, how can he be willing?" Besides, I estimate that now Cai Wenzhuo has sent troops to the grassland, isn't it too late for us to transfer troops at this moment? ”

Wang Xu thought for a while: "Go, tell Zhao Long, don't let Cai Wenzhuo cross the river, let him lead 50,000 soldiers alone to destroy Ling Feng!" ”

Don't want Cai Wenzhuo to cross the river?

Ye Xiong shook his head: "Your Majesty, although this is easy to say, but what reason do we have?" This grassland belongs to King Xiaoming, people want to cross the river, how can we stop it? ”

"You're so smart, you've been foolish for a while." Wang Xu said: "Isn't this simple, any reason will be able to intercept him, for example, there are military exercises going on on the Yangtze River, and they have all been banned, and no one is allowed to pass, this reason is okay, right?" (To be continued.) )