Wei Zhongxian's horizontal insertion just now made Xu Guangqi realize the complexity of the court situation, which far exceeded his expectations.

Although it was estimated that the first-level reward would be difficult to fulfill, Xu Guangqi still told the Emperor of the Apocalypse about it.

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Don't worry, the front-line soldiers desperately obtained the first rank, and I will not treat them badly." ”

Xu Guangqi hurriedly thanked the emperor.

Soon after, the work of the first level of the military department was completed, and all of them passed the inspection.

Coupled with Xu Guangqi's testimony, Yang Chengying's reputation began to enter the field of vision of the court ministers from the noble circle.

Zhu Youxiao summoned Ye Xianggao and Wei Zhongxian to the palace to discuss the issue of rewards.

"Two Xianqing, the Jinzhou Army has won a major victory this time, I am very relieved, and I am ready to reward him heavily, what do Xianqing think?"

Zhu Youxiao asked.

One is the head of the cabinet, and the other is a trusted eunuch, both of whom are right-hand men. As long as you negotiate the result with them, it's basically no problem.

As soon as the emperor's words fell, Ye Xianggao said: "Your Majesty Shengming, the Jinzhou Army fought bravely, Yang Chengying commanded properly, and deserved to be rewarded." ”

Ye Xianggao supports it, and I oppose it.

Without waiting for the emperor to speak, Wei Zhongxian refuted: "Your Majesty, the old slave thinks it's inappropriate. Since the first year of the Apocalypse, Yang Chengying has always refused to accept the official position of the imperial court, and his heart is unpredictable.

In addition, according to the secret report of Jinyi Wei, the patrol Fang Zhenru did not play a role in saving money. ”

"Father-in-law Wei, now we are discussing the issue of rewards."

Ye Xianggao interrupted in time: "Those who have merit will be rewarded, and those who have done so will be punished." Liaoxi was defeated, and some people have been punished; The Golden State won a great victory, but it did not reward some people, which was unconvincing. ”

"According to the Di newspaper, Yang Chengying's whole army retreated in the city and did not attack, is this also a great victory?" Wei Zhongxian did not back down.

"The slave chieftain used four banners and firearms troops, tens of thousands of troops to attack Zhenyu City, and Yang Chengying only had thousands of men and horses in his hands, how to go out of the city to meet the battle."

Ye Xianggao also argued with reason.

"Alright, don't make any noise."

Zhu Youxiao stopped the two.

During this time, as long as things are discussed, they quarrel, and it hurts his head.

Ye Xianggao and Wei Zhongxian both lowered their heads and stopped speaking.

"Ye Aiqing is right, those who have merit will be rewarded, and those who have faults will be punished."

Zhu Youxiao said loudly: "According to the cabinet's proposed decree, Yang Chengying was appointed as the governor of the capital, as the chief military officer of Jinzhou Town, and as the earl of Weiyuan. ”

Wei Zhongxian and Ye Xianggao were both taken aback, neither of them expected the emperor to be so generous.

Especially Wei Zhongxian, I suddenly felt strange in my heart, why didn't Your Majesty discuss it with me in advance.

Zhu Youxiao asked again: "By the way, how old is Yang Chengying this year?" Is there a family? Who else is in the house? ”

This can knock Ye Xianggao and Wei Zhongxian down.

Both of them are powerful figures in the empire second only to the emperor, how can they care about a young man who has no official or position in Jinzhou.

The controversy just now was just a matter of disagreement with each other's political views and raising each other's bars.

The two looked at each other, a little embarrassed.

The smile on Zhu Youxiao's face disappeared in an instant.

"Humph! You're still arguing in front of me, and you're all stupid! ”

Zhu Youxiao said angrily: "I know that if I want to make a piece of furniture, I must first look at the wood, otherwise my efforts will be in vain."

It's good that you don't even know what the situation of the Golden State Lord is! ”

"Your Majesty, the minister (old slave) is guilty."

Ye Xianggao and Wei Zhongxian knelt down at the same time, bending down to receive the guilt.

They regretted dying, and they had known that they had asked Xu Guangqi for a question.

Zhu Youxiao has really been annoyed by them these days, and he ignores them for the time being. stamped his feet and issued an order to pass Xu Guangqi into the palace.

Soon, Xu Guangqi quickly walked into the hall.

"Minister Xu Guangqi, meet Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi knelt down and kowtowed.

"Pingshen, I have something to ask you."

"Yes."

Xu Guangqi got up, and then noticed Ye Xianggao and Wei Zhongxian kneeling on the side, and was slightly surprised in his heart, and wondered what made the two of them kneel on the ground.

"Aiqing, how old is Yang Chengying this year? Do you have a home? Is there anyone else in the family? Zhu Youxiao asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, Yang Chengying was born in the thirty-second year of Wanli, nineteen years old this year, and has no other relatives at home."

Xu Guangqi replied: "At present, there is a main room, the daughter of a small trader, and there is no concubine. ”

After listening to this, Zhu Youxiao had an idea in his heart.

"Send Shen Guangxi, the left attendant of the Ministry of Officials, to Jinzhou to announce the decree, and the rewards for other meritorious soldiers will be drawn up by the cabinet."

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and gave his will.

For Xiong Tingbi, Zhu Youxiao has been completely disappointed.

There was no hope of recovery in western Liaoning in a short period of time, so it could only pin its hopes on Jinzhou.

It is hoped that with the help of Jinzhou, at least three of the four guards in southern Liaoning will be recovered.

As for the idea in his heart, he had to observe for a while before making a decision.

The court situation of the Ming court fell into a vicious fight, and although Yang Chengying was far away in Jinzhou, he also felt it through the letter sent back by Geng Zhongyu.

Zhenyu City, Study.

Yang Chengying read the letter written by Xiong Tingbi three times, picked up the information sent back by Geng Zhongyu and read it a few times, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Yingniang held a hot tea and walked in from outside:

"General, what bothers you so much?"

"Madame, I didn't know, I read the letter written to me by Xiong Jingluo a few times, and I was very uncomfortable."

Yang Chengying sighed and said: "From the content of this letter, it can be seen that he has prepared for the worst. ”

"Liaoxi has fallen, and Lord Xiong, as the economic strategy of Liaodong, has an unshirkable responsibility in the eyes of others."

After the tray was placed on the table, Yingniang took out the teacup and placed it in front of Yang Chengying.

"I walked a Liaodong Jingluo Xiong Jingluo, and a thistle Liaojing King was in Jin."

Yang Chengying smiled bitterly and said: "Wang Zaijin has the ability to dare to come to Liaodong, it's really ......."

At the end, I couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, cheers were heard outside the house.

Yang Chengying shouted outside the door: "What's so noisy? ”

Geng Zhongming walked in quickly: "General, oh no, congratulations to the chief officer." ”

"Commander-in-chief?" Yang Chengying frowned.

"My subordinates just got the information sent by my brother, and the cabinet is planning to open Jinzhou Town, and the general will serve as the chief military officer of Jinzhou Town, and give Count Weiyuan."

Geng Zhongming said with a smile.

Hearing this, Yang Chengying was also taken aback.

The Ming Dynasty had a very strict control over the title, and according to the rules, no knighthood was allowed unless it was a military merit.

This is the early stage. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen, in order to win over the ministers who seized the door, began to change the ancestral system and give titles to people who did not have military merits.

In the later period, especially in the Southern Ming Dynasty, the titles were completely flooded.

At present, in general, the knighthood is still very strict.

"I'm in trouble!"

After Yang Chengying was shocked, he already smelled the smell of danger.

Geng Zhongming said in surprise: "This is a great event, Yang Shuai, why are you not happy?" ”

Good guys, even the title has been changed.

Yang Chengying gave him a blank look: "You must think about the bad at all times, otherwise a person who gets carried away will make you fall into a catastrophe from which you will never recover." ”

"Yes, my subordinates know it's wrong." Geng Zhongming lowered his head.