The thirteenth year of Jingde, late November.

There was a heavy rain in Yujing City, as if the world had been washed clean.

The weather has also become a little colder, and the people in the city have changed into cotton clothes to ward off the cold.

But today's Yujing City is very lively.

It can be called an empty alley, and a large number of people gathered on both sides of Zhengyang Avenue through the south gate.

There were also heavily armed city guards at the scene to maintain order.

Suddenly, a large group of knights slowly passed through the Zhengyang Gate.

Walking in front was the eunuch of the guard, surrounded by a cold and unyielding young man in a purple robe.

Behind them were the prisoners, and the black-armored forbidden army who took over the guards.

As for the soldiers of the two battalions of the Splitting Wind Legion, they were temporarily stationed outside Yujing City.

Without the permission of the Qianhuang Emperor, other armies could not enter Yujing at will.

Ye Cheng sat on the high-headed horse, looking at the rather familiar Yujing City, and finally came back.

When he was ordered to go to the southeast Weizhou, it was still mid-July, and more than three months had passed until he returned to Yujing today.

It's not too long, it's not too short.

In fact, the longest time was spent escorting the prisoners, which took a full month.

The crowd on both sides pointed and discussed.

"That is Gonggong Ye, right? How mighty, huh? ”

"It took only three months for this Ye Gonggong to quell the bandit rebellion in the six southeastern states."

"It's really amazing, this bandit lasted for more than three years, and Gonggong Ye quelled the bandit rebellion as soon as he went."

"Who said no, I heard that Ye Gonggong rode into the enemy camp alone, and took the head in the crowd of ten thousand troops, which is like digging for something."

"Is it really that powerful?"

"Do you know the Qianguo Gold List? Now Ye Gonggong is at the top of the list, known as the grandmaster, the first innate in the world. ”

"It's a pity that Gonggong Ye is a eunuch, otherwise with this feat, I'm afraid it will be enough to be a marquis."

"Shhhh

Ye Cheng's ears were so sensitive, he naturally heard the voices of the people on both sides, and he was speechless in his heart.

This is a mess, when did he ride alone into the enemy camp and take the head in the army?

However, it seems that the imperial court should have hyped up the suppression of the bandit rebellion in the six southeastern states, but I didn't expect that his reputation among the people was so big?

Is this specially promoted by the Emperor?

Ye Cheng didn't want to be so high-profile in his heart, it was best to return to the palace, continue to develop the Secret Martial Mansion in a low-key manner, cultivate slowly, and improve his strength.

Along the wide Zhengyang Avenue, the team came all the way to the outside of the imperial city.

Suddenly, Ye Cheng showed a hint of surprise on his face.

Because he was at the gate of the imperial city, he saw many civil and military officials, as well as the two princes in dragon robes and python suits.

There are no more people.

Standing on either side were heavily armed black-armored Praetorian Guards.

Ye Cheng didn't expect that Emperor Qianhuang would actually come to the gate of the imperial city in person to greet him?

That's a bit too grand, isn't it?

He was flattered.

So, he hurriedly grabbed the reins, turned over from the horse, and then walked towards the gate of the imperial city, came to the emperor, and made a big salute.

"Minister-in-law Ye Cheng, meet Your Majesty."

The ministers of the court standing behind the Emperor Qianhuang all had complicated expressions.

The Emperor did this, so he naturally did it for them to see.

This gives them bad signs.

In the history of the Qianguo, there have been examples of eunuchs dominating the world.

"Ye Cheng listens to the order, this time to quell the rebellion of the bandits in the six southeastern states, you have made great contributions, and I want to canonize you as the marquis of the sword."

Emperor Qianhuang did not immediately ask Ye Cheng to get up, but announced a will.

This time, if it weren't for Ye Cheng turning Weizhou upside down and catching the handle of the two families, it would not be so easy for him to suppress the two grandmaster forces of the Longmen Zhao family and the Hetian Wang family.

At least Wang Tiangang and Zhao Zanglong, two old guys, could not compromise so easily.

"Your Majesty, according to the Great Qianzu system, eunuchs."

Hearing that the Emperor Qianhuang was going to canonize a eunuch as a marquis, Tian Kai, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, changed his face greatly, took a step forward, and hurriedly stopped it.

Emperor Qian's eyes were cold, and he said indifferently: "Back then, my ancestor of the Qianguo Kingdom canonized Taiwu Grandmaster Liu An as the marquis of the army, and today Ye Cheng is so meritorious, I canonized as the marquis of the sword, why not?" ”

Tian Kai, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, didn't know how to answer.

Because the ancestor of the Qianguo State canonized the official eunuch as a marquis, it is a fact.

Ye Cheng was stunned on the spot, because he never thought that the Emperor would knight himself?

According to the ancestral system of the Qianguo, eunuchs could not be knighted or interfere in politics.

"Ye Cheng, you still don't receive the order."

The crown prince, who was standing next to the Emperor, reminded in a low voice.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ye Cheng hurriedly received the order and thanked him.

When those civil and military ministers saw that Ye Cheng had been made a marquis, their mood was as uncomfortable as eating.

Then, Ye Cheng waited for the imperial chariot again, stood beside the emperor with the prince, and entered the imperial city.

This privileged treatment made the eyes of those civil and military ministers red with envy.

However, the overseer and the black-clothed guards and eunuchs were all excited.

Ye Gonggong was made a marquis.

They must be excited.

This gave them countless eunuchs a big sigh of air.

This day is destined to be an extraordinary day.

Yecheng is famous in Yujing.

It was not only he who made great contributions to quelling the bandit rebellion in the six southeastern states.

More because. He became the second eunuch to be a marquis in the history of the Qianguo.

Qingyuan Building.

Second floor.

Bai Yulang was dressed in white, with two crutches next to him, and smiled at Su Yuzhu, who came up with wine: "Shopkeeper Su, I can be hungry for this Su sake, it's been more than three months." ”

"Master Bai, where is your donkey brother?"

Su Yuzhu didn't see the inseparable black donkey, and he was very puzzled.

"Brother Donkey has gone first."

Bai Yulang chuckled.

Now he has also adapted to the absence of Brother Donkey.

"Master Bai, I didn't expect you to talk to Ye Gong. If you go to Weizhou, it will be so thrilling. ”

Su Yuzhu sat down, poured Bai Yulang full first, and then poured himself a glass of wine, his beautiful eyes were shining, and he seemed to be very interested in the trip of the two of them to Weizhou.

"Yes, but Shopkeeper Su, when did you return to Yujing?"

Bai Yulang took a sip of wine, revealing a touch of intoxication, and it was indeed a familiar taste.

"At the end of last month, as soon as I returned to Yujing, I heard about your deeds in Weizhou, Bai Ye, Ye Gong. Son, really rode into the enemy camp alone, and took the head of the enemy general among thousands of troops? ”

Su Yuzhu asked with curiosity.

Bai Yulang showed a strange look, and then smiled: "Do you believe this too?" ”

"Isn't that a divine message? Moreover, it is a fact that Ye Gongzi has reached the top of the gold list. ”

Su Yuzhu chuckled.

"Although there is no single horse to break into the enemy camp, the head of the enemy general is taken among thousands of horses. However, the experience of the lord of the mansion in Weizhou is more thrilling than you think. Seriously, I, Bai Yulang, have never admired anyone in my life, but the lord of the mansion is now the first. ”

Bai Yulang didn't say specific, after all, there are some things that can't be said.

"It's a pity."

Su Yuzhu sighed lightly.

"What a pity?"

Bai Yulang took a sip and said with a smile.

"Nothing."

Su Yuzhu shook his head.

As soon as Ye Cheng returned to the East Palace, the crown prince Su Zhe couldn't wait to ask about his experiences in Weizhou.

Except for the fact that he was once attacked by a fierce beast, the prince has hardly experienced any strong winds and waves, whether it is to be the prince or to become the prince, it can be described as smooth sailing.

The rebellion of the bandits in the six southeastern states caused even my father to have a headache, and it took three years in a row to solve it.

Unexpectedly, Ye Cheng solved the bandit rebellion in just two or three months.

Although there is a compromise between the Emperor and the two families, the role played by Ye Cheng in it is definitely a great contribution.

Ye Cheng didn't hide too much, and said everything that happened in Weizhou.

Of course, if it is related to one's own secret, it will definitely not be mentioned.

"Ye Cheng, your strength has improved too quickly, and now you are at the top of the gold list, it seems that it won't be long before you can become a generation of grandmasters."

Prince Su Zhe said with emotion.

"By the way, do you know why your father wants to canonize you as the Marquis of the Sword this time?"

He said suddenly.

"The ministers were flattered, and they haven't eased up until now."

Ye Cheng hurriedly said.

He felt that Emperor Qian's title seemed very unusual.

After all, he is a minister, even if he makes such a meritorious achievement, he can be rewarded from other aspects, such as being promoted to the chief eunuch of the Taiwu Palace, or even the master of the Taiwu Palace.

This is the standard promotion route for the royal escort eunuchs.

This title is a bit outrageous.

Although the Taizu of the Qianguo State canonized such a eunuch as the Marquis of Zhangbing, the situation was different during that period.

Because the marquis in charge of the soldiers is really following Taizu to lead the army to conquer the world.

"Ye Cheng, you have to be mentally prepared, your father will definitely reuse you."

Prince Su Zhe said.

"Please also ask the prince to make it clear."

Ye Cheng didn't know what the prince meant by reuse?

"I can't say it right now, it's a good thing anyway."

Prince Su Zhe said.

After leaving the East Palace, Ye Cheng went to the Governor and the Secret Martial Mansion one after another, and the guards and eunuchs congratulated Ye Cheng on his seal.

Finally, he came to the Mansion of the Marquis of Sword.

This is the Hou Mansion that the Emperor gave him.

Moreover, this sword-wielding marquis' mansion was originally the marquis of the Taizu period.

can be used as a Hou Mansion, this area specification is naturally not comparable to the original big mansion.

In the Hou Mansion, there are all slaves and maids.

"Welcome back to the house."

Listening to the welcoming voices of many slaves and maids, Ye Cheng actually had a fluttering feeling.

No wonder everyone loves power.

Even he, a person who thinks he is not keen on power, actually has an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.

When the people dispersed, Ye Cheng sat in the spacious and luxurious lobby, drinking a cup of tea, but his heart was filled with a trace of regret.

"I don't know how far the martial arts have to reach to be able to control the immortal Dao fruit in my mind?"

Ye Cheng closed his eyes, as if trying to sense the Dao Fruit that existed in the dark.

It's a pity that there is no shadow.

It only comes to mind when it's supposed to appear, and in normal times, it's as if it doesn't exist.

"One day, I must control the Dao Fruit, whether it will take a hundred years, a thousand years, or even ten thousand years."

Ye Cheng's eyes became extremely determined.

He couldn't really be an immortal eunuch.

That would be really desperate.

(End of chapter)