After settling in the army, they set off to rush to the capital of Zixian.

Because the old general Wei Zhan was unwell, the task of escorting the Hundred Tribes Army back to Xingdu was handed over to Wei Qin.

When the mighty army marched into the imperial city, the streets were full of waiting people, wanting to see the demeanor of the future Son of Heaven, proclaiming the emperor's grace, and thanking the prince for his virtue, and so on.

Qu Mingli was still a little gloomy from his original mood, and at this time, he was rendered by the lively atmosphere of the people, and he could be regarded as having regained some of his original intentions, learning from the priests to wave to them.

Even if I don't know anything about the world, I also sigh that the country is strong, and even more so when I arrive in Xingdu, the houses are higher than elsewhere, the costumes are more elaborate, and there are more shops on the streets.

Qu Mingli only felt that he had seen a lot during this trip, and when he returned home in October, he would definitely tell Uncle Ling what he had seen and heard during the trip, even if he failed to get the position he wanted, he could be regarded as having come out to see the world before the ceremony.

The group entered the palace, and Shi Shu and Ning Zeqing led the priests to bow to the emperor, only to see that the palace was very solemn, and the guards and palace maids who came and went did not say a word, just doing their own thing, and did not take a second look.

When they arrived at the palace, all the officials lined up in the hall were dressed in court clothes, looking at the priests who followed the prince and the general, Ah Li didn't understand what they were looking at, and he also felt uncomfortable with these piercing eyes, so he knelt down with Ban Fei and didn't look up anymore.

Shi Shu said: "Father, this time I went out to conquer the army of the hundred tribes, and personally experienced 64 countries such as Pin, Jin, and Zi, which lasted 5 months and 17 days, and a total of 4,781 soldiers were recruited. This army will surely become the mainstay of the protection of all countries, and will protect the people from the suffering of war. ”

The black man kneeling in the emperor's stand pressed a group of soldiers, and he was very satisfied: "Okay, the emperor has been here for a long time, and I miss it very much, I don't know if the emperor can benefit from this trip?" ”

Shi Shu said with a smile: "The child naturally benefited a lot, this trip not only appreciated the scenery everywhere, communicated with the kings, but also harvested a lot of usable talents for the son, which is considered the welfare of all countries, and it is not in vain that my father entrusted this matter to me." ”

The emperor pressed his hand, his face was a little worried, nodded and said: "I already know the hardships of your trip, the journey is long, and there will inevitably be many incidents, and the reasons behind it must be investigated." It is a good thing that you can return safely, and all the soldiers should be rewarded. General Ning, you have supported the prince all the way, promoted you to a first-class general, and gave the Praetorian Guard a hundred. ”

Ning Zeqing kowtowed and thanked the reward: "Thank you for the emperor's grace." ”

"The rest of the clergy are all appointed as staff leaders and serve together with the clergy in Beijing."

"Thank you for your grace." Qu Mingli and the priests gave thanks.

"And who is General Wei's granddaughter?"

Wei Qin stood up: "Back to the emperor, it's me." ”

The emperor looked at Wei Qin and smiled: "I really inherited the demeanor of General Wei, and it is really extraordinary." You have saved the driver, and you will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold and silver, 100 pieces of jewelry, and 100 pieces of jade silk and brocade. ”

Wei Qin was satisfied and thanked the emperor: "Thank the emperor for his grace." ”

Qu Mingli listened to the audience, but he was a little strange, feeling that everyone was promoted to a knight, and only Wei Qin rewarded money.

"There is one more thing, I hope that my father will approve it." Shi Shu said, "The child recruited a military division on the way, the strategy is still unknown, but the martial arts are extraordinary, to save the child and General Ning in danger, I specially asked my father to make him the deputy general of Zeqing, so that he can share his burden." ”

"I remember, there seems to be only one lieutenant general by General Ning's side, but is this so?"

Ning Zeqing stood up and replied: "Exactly, the minister does have a deputy general, named Ban Fei." ”

Shi Shu was afraid that he would resign, so he hurriedly smiled: "I also know your favor for Ban Fei, but you have a lot of affairs, and only one deputy general is afraid that you can't share your responsibilities, and it is better to have one more." ”

King Ming thought for a while and nodded: "General Ning, don't shirk, you accompany the emperor, you will inevitably have more affairs, and there is nothing wrong with adding a deputy general." I don't know who my emperor is talking about? ”

Shi Shu looked in the crowd for a moment, pointed at Qu Mingli and said to the emperor: "It is this Qu Mingli." ”

Qu Mingli saw that he was being taken out, he was a little flustered for a while, but also a little happy, and responded: "The minister is here." ”

The emperor carefully looked at Ah Li, although this person was not as strong as others, his eyes were unusually smart, there was no timidity, and he had the style of a general, so he happily promised: "I will now make you the deputy general of General Ning." You will live in General Ning's mansion, so that he can teach you the way to lead the army, and become a talent in the future, so that you can live up to the grace of today's prince to intercede for you. ”

Qu Mingli heard that he was going to live with Ning Zeqing, and he was a little reluctant in his heart, but after all, he was promoted to the position of deputy general, so he naturally couldn't thank him for his big loss.

There are also courtiers who praise the emperor's heroic decision, and the sound of congratulations is endless, and the hall is full of joy.

"Your Majesty, I don't know which general this army of the hundred clans should be under its command?" A slightly aged voice appeared out of place in the temple.

Since it was the army that Shi Shu and Ning Zeqing went out to fight together, and Shi Shu already had the royal guards, it stands to reason that this army of the hundred clans should be included under Ning Zeqing's command, and at this time, this old minister asked like this, either he was confused, or he didn't want the situation to develop like this.

The emperor's face was a little ugly: "Lord Yu is too idle in the punishment department, and he also wants to take care of this general's affairs?" ”

Yu Zhi, the prime minister of the punishment department, is in charge of the rewards and punishments of palace officials, he is a little wooden, and he doesn't know how to speak when he sees the situation, this time he has offended Long Yan.

Prime Minister Wen gradually stood up to help him speak: "Lord Yu is thinking that General Ning already has an army, and if a new army is added, I am afraid it will be too much work. ”

Yu Zhi hurriedly stood up and clarified: "That's exactly what the minister meant. ”

When the emperor heard this, he said impatiently: "That's it, then who do you think it should be handed over?" ”

Yu Zhi thought for a while and said: "General Yuxiong has strict military discipline, and this new army is not suitable for the country just now, so leaving it to him should be able to lay the foundation of the army." ”

The old ministers chimed in.

Some ministers also said that "General Uo is too strict, and he is afraid that the soldiers will complain" and are unwilling to give it.

At this time, it was about Ning Zeqing, but it was inconvenient for him to say more.

Shi Shu looked for a figure among the ministers, but saw a few unfamiliar faces: "Why doesn't Lord Xu see anyone, he has always liked to give ideas the most." ”

The emperor said casually: "He has returned to his hometown a month ago, Lord Zhao of the headquarters is unwell, and he has left three months ago to recuperate, and now the headquarters is managed by Lord Chi." ”

Shi Shu heard that the old ministers were all sick and retreated, and he sighed a little in his heart, so he said goodbye to the new adults and said no more.

Master Wen said: "Your Majesty, General Zhenguanyou is reporting in Beijing, according to him there is still a period of time away from Beijing, it is better to leave it to him for the time being, and then make a decision depending on the situation in the future." ”

The emperor felt that this method was feasible, so he approved it.

"Although you come from all countries, and you have different identities before, you are all soldiers gathered here today, and soldiers should have strong bodies and unyielding wills. Remember, you are not only the army of the sons, but also the army of the hundred tribes, and you should take it as your responsibility to protect all countries in order to live up to the name of the army of the hundred tribes. The emperor warned the soldiers and guards of all the tribes present.

Under the shout "Follow the holy will, long live the emperor", the matter was dispersed after the discussion.