The next day, Emperor Wen, who was still in the court, received the news sent back by Zhao Ji.
The tribes in western Mo have begun to retreat.
But Zhao Ji still doesn't know the reason.
Zhao Ji thought that the tribes in western Mo just wanted to lure them into pursuit, so he did not go into battle.
Upon hearing this news, Emperor Wen and his ministers were both angry and amused.
What was trying to lure them into pursuit?
It was clear that the Moxi tribes had a fire in their backyards, and they had to retreat!
However, this cannot be blamed on Zhao Ji.
After all, Zhao Ji didn't know that Yun Zheng had led his troops to raid Hun Valley.
With the arrival of Zhao Ji's news, it indirectly confirmed Yun Zheng's battle report.
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There are some who are happy and some who are worried in the court.
Even if the elite troops of the Northern Army were completely destroyed, Yun Zheng had surrendered so many enemy troops that he could reorganize the army at any time.
Yun Zheng is becoming more and more powerful, and it is no longer possible for the imperial court to restrain him.
Now, the imperial court should thank God that Yun Zheng did not lead his troops south.
Emperor Wen suppressed his excitement and looked at Mu Shun with a dark face, "Draft an imperial decree, order Xiao Wanchou to lead the army to help Prince Jiaolu suppress the rebellion, and send the head of the traitor Guo Si to the imperial city!"
Emperor Wen hated Guo Si to the core.
If Guo Si had not rebelled and surrendered to the tribes west of the desert, the battle in the southwest would not have been so difficult.
Now that the tribes in western Mo have retreated, it’s time to settle the accounts!
Mu Shun did not dare to delay and immediately took up his pen to draft the decree.
"Okay, let's talk about the rebellious son Lao Liu!"
Emperor Wen rubbed his head in a headache, "My dear ministers, do you think I should agree to the Sixth Elder's request and allow him to establish the Northwest Protectorate?"
Emperor Wen's question instantly stumped all his ministers.
This is not a matter of whether Emperor Wen approves or not!
Now, Yun Zheng dominates the northern part of the country and is completely out of the control of the imperial court. If Emperor Wen doesn't allow him to establish the Northwest Protectorate, will he not establish the Northwest Protectorate?
Even if he didn't establish the Northwest Protectorate, wouldn't it be the same if he changed its name?
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince is currently at the peak of his power. I think we should grant the Sixth Prince's request as a gesture of appeasement."
Xu Shifu was the first to speak up.
Anyway, it doesn't matter whether Emperor Wen approves it or not.
He might as well make his attitude clear first.
"Lord Jingguo is right. Our dynasty has also suffered many disasters this year. The imperial court is far away from us. We might as well grant the Sixth Prince's request and establish the Northwest Protectorate!"
"Yes! Regardless of the relationship between the court and His Highness the Sixth Prince, this is all about expanding territory! The court should give it official recognition, so that the land can rightfully belong to me!"
"Yes, let's put it this way! Your Majesty has granted the Sixth Prince's request, and it is also for the benefit of my descendants in the future!"
All civil and military officials in the court agreed to establish the Northwest Protectorate, and no one opposed it.
Besides, there is no point in opposing this matter.
This is about expanding territory!
As long as Yun Zheng does not establish another country, the land he conquered will nominally belong to Dagan.
Anyone who opposes may be denounced as a traitor by those loyal ministers.
Just as everyone agreed, the Minister of Personnel Tang Shu stood up and said loudly: "I think that Your Majesty can approve the Sixth Prince's request, but the officials of the Northwest Protectorate should be sent by the court!"
"That's wrong!"
An official immediately objected, "Master Tang, do you think the Sixth Prince will accept an official appointed by the court?"
Tang Shu replied calmly: "If the Sixth Prince does not accept it, it means that the Sixth Prince has a rebellious heart, and the court should make preparations early!"
"What if the officials appointed by the court are conquered by His Highness the Sixth Prince? Wouldn't that be like sending corrupt officials to His Highness the Sixth Prince?" another person objected.
As this person finished speaking, many people nodded.
If the imperial court sends officials there, wouldn't that be like throwing meat buns at a dog?
Facing the opposition from everyone, Tang Shu said calmly: "You can't say that. As a great man like me, don't you have any officials loyal to the court? If I send you there, will you all surrender to the Sixth Prince?"
The decisive blow!
As Tang Shu finished speaking, all the ministers were speechless.
Now that Tang Shu has said this, who dares to respond?
No matter how much someone wants to oppose, they just have to shut up.
Otherwise, Tang Shu would put a big hat on them and they wouldn't be able to withstand it.
Emperor Wen frowned, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
After thinking for a moment, Emperor Wen looked up at Yun Li and said, "We need to be cautious about this matter. I need to think about it carefully! You should first draft a list of officials to be assigned with the Ministry of Personnel!"
"I obey your command."
Yun Li gladly accepted the order.
Letting him work with the Ministry of Personnel to handle this matter would be a good opportunity to eliminate dissidents, wouldn't it?
"Okay, now let's talk about how to reward Lao Liu and the Northern Army."
Emperor Wen sighed softly: "Old Six and the Northern Army have made such great contributions. If the court does not reward them, I am afraid that the people of the world will stand up for them..."
After listening to Emperor Wen's words, the ministers also began to feel a headache.
yes!
With such a great contribution, it is impossible for the imperial court to not show any appreciation at all!
But Yun Zheng now has his own army and is independent, so how can the court reward him?
"Now that the Sixth Prince has no more rewards to offer, Your Majesty can reward the Sixth Prince's biological mother."
Tang Shu took the initiative to speak again.
When Emperor Wen heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
After pondering for a moment, Emperor Wen nodded and said, "Then posthumously confer the title of Imperial Concubine on his mother, Wang, and move her burial place to the Imperial Mausoleum!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
All the ministers agreed.
Anyway, Yun Zheng’s biological mother has been dead for many years.
Giving his biological mother a false reputation is better than rewarding Yun Zheng, who holds great power, right?
Emperor Wen thought for a moment, then slowly said, "The marriage between the Sixth Prince and Princess Jiayao has been decided for a long time, but the wedding date has not been set yet. Order the Ministry of Rites to set an auspicious date as soon as possible and hold a grand wedding for them in Fuzhou!"
"In view of the outstanding contributions of the Sixth Prince, I will take the Crown Prince to Fuzhou to attend their wedding as a token of my favor!"
"All officials in the court, big and small, should prepare a decent gift..."
As Emperor Wen finished speaking, all the ministers were shocked.
Emperor Wen took the crown prince to Shuobei?
"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!"
"Our dynasty has been plagued by wars and disasters this year. Although the plague in the south has been brought under control, there are still a large number of victims who need relief. It is really not appropriate to hold a wedding for His Highness the Sixth Prince and Princess Jiayao at this time..."
"I beg Your Majesty to postpone the wedding of Princess Jiayao and His Majesty the Sixth Prince, and show mercy to the people!"
"I also beg you to..."
For a time, all the ministers gave advice and remonstrances.
The Dagan Dynasty has spent enough money this year!
Thanks to the accumulation over the years, although the national treasury has not yet been emptied, there are still many places where money needs to be spent.
If we continue to spend money lavishly, the treasury will soon be short of money.
The wedding of Yun Zheng and Jia Yao is a marriage between two countries!
No matter how shabby it is, it can't be that shabby!
If it were handled by the imperial court, and was handled in Shuobei, it would easily cost several million taels of silver.
If this money was used to help the disaster victims, they would be much better off.
"Shut up, everyone!"
Emperor Wen suddenly let out a loud shout, and said with a dark face: "I don't need the money from the national treasury! I will pay for it myself! At worst, I will sell these items in the palace!"
As Emperor Wen finished speaking, all the ministers looked at each other in bewilderment...
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