Yun Zheng stayed in the firearms workshop for half a day, discussing some technical matters with Yue Sheng and several master craftsmen.
To be honest, with all the gunsmiths out there these days, he didn't have many ideas for improvement.
The improvement ideas he proposed are basically impossible to achieve with current technology.
Before leaving the firearms workshop, Yun Zheng announced rewards to all staff in the firearms workshop to commend their achievements in casting large-caliber cannons.
After resting for a night in Dingbei, they continued on their way to Shuofang.
Chen Luoyan should be giving birth in about a month, and Yun Zheng also wants to rush back to Shuofang as soon as possible to spend more time with Chen Luoyan.
On the way back, they listened to Qin Qihu bragging to his son about how great they were at fighting in the Kingdom of Li, and they didn't find it boring at all.
In Qin Qihu's words, in this battle with the State of Li, it felt like he single-handedly killed tens of thousands of enemy troops.
When they were less than thirty miles away from Shuofang, the messenger sent from Shuofang ran into them head-on.
"Your Highness, the imperial court has sent a holy envoy to Shuofang to deliver the imperial decree!"
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The messenger reported hurriedly.
"Holy Envoy?"
Yun Zheng frowned slightly, "What's the name of that Holy Envoy?"
"It's Eunuch Mu."
The messenger answered.
Mushun?
Yun Zheng was slightly surprised.
Mu Shun came to Shuobei to convey an imperial edict. It should be the imperial edict from his father, right?
Is this to give myself an official title or a reward?
Or, something else?
After a brief thought, Yun Zheng immediately ordered the messenger: "Go back and tell Eunuch Mu that I will be there soon, and ask him to wait."
"yes!"
The messenger received the order, turned his horse around and ran back.
"Tell me, does the court want to reward you?"
Qin Qihu came over with a smile and said, "You have made the Li Dynasty pay tribute and incorporated Zhenhe into my territory. The court should give you some rewards, right?"
With such a great contribution, no matter how much Yun Li hated Yun Zheng, as long as Yun Zheng did not openly rebel, the court would definitely reward him.
"Don't expect any reward."
Yun Zheng smiled and said, "Even if there is a reward, it will probably be some empty stuff! Let's go back first!"
"Too."
Qin Qihu nodded in agreement: "With your current position, I don't think there is anything else I can give you except some empty rewards."
After that, they picked up the pace a little.
When they entered the city, they won cheers from many people.
When they returned to the palace, everyone in the palace ran out to greet them.
Mu Shun also followed in the team.
When he saw Yun Zheng, Mu Shun not only showed no signs of being a holy envoy, but also took the initiative to salute Yun Zheng: "This old servant greets the prince!"
"Eunuch Mu is too polite."
Yun Zheng laughed, not bothering to greet his family members one by one, and said to Mu Shun: "Please wait for a moment, Eunuch Mu. I have come back from a long journey, and my body is filthy. I must take a bath and change clothes first, as a token of my respect..."
“No, no.”
Mu Shun laughed, "Your Highness, all the sweat on your body is from fighting for the country, how can it be said to be filthy? Please listen to my order first, Your Highness!"
As he spoke, Mu Shun secretly winked at Yun Zheng.
Yun Zheng understood.
What Mu Shun meant was that the third brother’s people were among the accompanying team!
"In that case, I will obey your order first."
Yun Zheng smiled and said, "However, my leg disease relapsed during this battle, so I cannot kneel down to listen to the decree. Please, Eunuch Mu, come back and explain to my father on my behalf!"
"Your Highness, there is no need to do this."
Mu Shun smiled calmly and took the imperial edict handed over by his attendant. "The emperor has instructed that since Your Majesty has made great contributions, everyone in the palace does not need to kneel down to listen to his orders as a token of his grace."
"Really? Then please ask Eunuch Mu to thank my father on my behalf when we return to the Imperial City."
Yun Zheng smiled and led everyone to listen to the order.
"Sure, sure."
Mu Shun replied with a fake smile and unfolded the imperial edict: "The emperor has issued an edict: Sixth son Yun Zheng, who conquered the Li Kingdom and annexed Zhenhe, has made great contributions! Shen Nanzheng is posthumously conferred the title of Duke of Xiang, and Shen Nanzheng's widow Yin Ke is conferred the title of Lady of the First Rank..."
Mu Shun read the imperial edict aloud.
Everyone heard this and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Not only was Shen Nanzheng, who had died in battle many years ago, posthumously honored again, but Shen Luoyan's two brothers were also posthumously honored, and Wei Shuang was also honored as a second-rank imperial lady.
Lian Chen Nianci was granted the title of Huaiyu County Lady, with the fief of Huaiyu County, Juping County, Fuzhou.
In comparison, the reward for Shen Nianci should be considered the most practical.
Is it really that Yun Zheng's contribution is so great that there is no more reward for himself, so he starts to reward the Shen family?
Most of these rewards came from Yun Li.
"In addition, I will hold a ceremony of Fengshan at Jishan in Muzhou on December 20th. In recognition of the contributions of my Sixth Son Yun Zheng and Shen Nanzheng, I will grant you..."
Fengshan!
This time, everyone was shocked.
Emperor Wen wanted to offer sacrifices to the gods at Jishan in Muzhou?
Yun Zheng frowned, thinking secretly in his heart.
Can this old guy’s body handle it?
"Your Highness, everyone, please accept my order quickly!"
Mu Shun's voice sounded in Yun Zheng's ears, and he delivered the imperial edict to Yun Zheng.
"I accept your order and thank you."
Yun Zheng took the imperial edict.
"I accept your command and thank you!"
Everyone reacted and followed suit.
As soon as they received the imperial edict, Mu Shun clapped his hands again.
At Mu Shun's signal, a eunuch presented another imperial edict, and several people came forward carrying two large boxes.
Another imperial edict?
Is this box filled with gold, silver and jewelry?
Everyone was a little confused.
Mu Shun smiled and handed another imperial edict to Yun Zheng. "This is the imperial edict from His Majesty to Zhenhe. His Majesty ordered the Sixth Prince to send someone as a royal envoy to Zhenhe to announce the edict. In addition, officials to be sent to Zhenzhou, Hezhou, Lu'an Dao, and Shangqing Dao are already on the way..."
Yun Zheng couldn't help but be surprised when he heard what Mu Shun said.
They really sent officials!
Is it so straightforward?
Zhenzhou and Hezhou.
Does it mean to directly split Zhenhe into two states?
"I understand, my king."
Yun Zheng responded calmly, his eyes falling on the two boxes again, "Could the contents of these boxes be rewards for Heshelie and others? Father, this is a bit biased!"
Although Yun Zheng did not get angry, he looked very dissatisfied.
"Your Highness has misunderstood."
Mu Shun shook his head and smiled, "This is the crown and robes bestowed by the emperor on Madam Shen and others. The other box contains the official uniforms and seals given to Hesheli and the leaders of various tribes who were given titles..."
"I see."
Yun Zheng suddenly realized, and said with a fake smile: "This battle is to prepare for the future attack on Yu State. Many of my soldiers have been killed or wounded. Didn't the court reward those meritorious soldiers?"
"This old slave is not sure."
Mu Shun still had a faint smile on his face. "Don't worry, Your Highness. I believe that the court will never treat meritorious soldiers unfairly! As for the specific rewards, when Your Highness meets His Majesty in Jishan, you may ask His Majesty in person."
Listening to Mu Shun's words, the accompanying staff couldn't help but admire him secretly.
Mu Shun's answer was flawless.
It not only maintained the dignity of the court, but also successfully transferred Yun Zheng's problem to Emperor Wen.
No matter how angry Yun Zheng was, he couldn't beat Emperor Wen, right?
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