How can Luo Ying compare with Jiang Xuqing?
You really overestimate your own abilities.
There was a hint of sarcasm at the corner of Fu Yao's lips, and her words were full of sarcasm and no warmth at all.
"I heard that on the night the Jiannu attacked Muhe County, our General Luo Ying was newly married and in love with each other, so he had no time to care about the lives of the common people?"
"How dare you!" General Wen was furious. "Fu Yao, don't take advantage of His Majesty's protection to speak so recklessly. Don't speak without proof."
"Empty words, no proof?" Fu Yao sneered twice and said in a shrill voice, "Go to the Regent Office and ask to see if what I said is true or not."
General Wen was furious and rolled up his sleeves, ready to teach Fu Yao a lesson. Emperor Ming glanced at him and, with a single word, blocked General Wen's path. "Isn't what he said right?"
You are so right.
On the day the Jiannu attacked Muhe County at night, his favorite student happened to be married to a peasant girl. Even though General Wen felt resentful, he had to grit his teeth and admit it. "Master Fu is truly observant. He even knows the Luo family's affairs so well. How remarkable!"
"I only know a little bit." Fu Yao laughed and said, "Could it be that everyone is like General Wen, who knows nothing about this and that?"
"Fu Yao." Emperor Ming sighed and said, "You should stop now."
"Yes." Fu Yao nodded slightly and said, "I just want to say one thing. Talents like Jiang Xuqing cannot be buried in the dust."
Who is Dust, a civil official or a military general?
With just one simple sentence, he completely offended both civil officials and military generals.
But Fu Yao acted as if nothing had happened. She took out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of her lips, not stopping until she had wiped away all the saliva.
"Ahem." Emperor Mingguang coughed twice and looked at Prime Minister Ge. "According to what you said, my dear minister, what should we do?"
"Your Majesty." Prime Minister Ge bowed and saluted. "I think it would be best to reward him with silver."
"What does Commander Wen mean?"
General Wen also bowed. "If Magistrate Jiang wants to commend him, Luo Ying must be treated equally."
This is not easy to do.
Emperor Mingguang frowned, pondered for a moment, and came to a conclusion. "Alright, let's do as Fu Qing orders. Promote Muhe County Magistrate Jiang Xuqing to the rank of Fifth-Rank Prefect. Change Muhe County to Jianzhou, with Baiji and Chishui as subordinate counties. Award him 500 taels of silver, and order Bai Yong to prepare the commendations according to the Ministry of Rites' instructions and immediately proceed to Jianzhou. No mistakes."
Fu Yao knelt down and kowtowed. "Your Majesty is wise."
"Your Majesty, this is impossible." General Wen was about to say something, but was stopped by Emperor Mingguang. "Let's do it this way. I'm tired, and I'm dismissing the court."
"Best farewell to Your Majesty."
As per custom, Fu Yao walked behind a group of nobles of the time and leisurely returned to the Zichen Palace.
"Master Fu, wait for me." Fu Yao turned around and saw the new celebrity mentioned by the emperor - Bai Yong, Eunuch Bai.
Fu Yao was in a good mood and raised the corner of her lips and asked, "What does Eunuch Bai want from me?"
Bai Yong asked worriedly, "Master Fu, why would you risk offending all the civil and military officials by promoting a seventh-rank official?"
"Because I want to have some fun."
"Huh?" Bai Yong was completely petrified. Fu Yao must be crazy to say that, right?
While he was distracted, Fu Yao was getting further and further away from him. Bai Yong hurriedly ran to catch up. "Master Fu, please wait for me."
"Anything else?"
"Sir..." Fu Yao covered her mouth, and Bai Yong immediately understood and closed his mouth.
Fu Yao smiled slightly and said, "Whatever answer you want, you will naturally know when you meet Jiang Xuqing."
Is this really true?
It was not until he met the flexible Jiang Xuqing that Bai Yong finally understood Fu Yao's intention.
It seems that he thought it was too simple.
Why would Fu Yao praise a county magistrate for no reason? Fu Yao was planning to do something bad and make enemies for Jiang Xuqing.
The court was divided into three factions. Civil officials and military generals each formed their own faction, while the emperor and Fu Yao were the only two neutral parties.
Bai Yong thought that Fu Yao wanted to train a successor to take over his job.
If Xu Jing knew what this eunuch Bai from the capital was thinking, he would probably be furious.
Why would he become a eunuch for no reason?
He didn't want to get involved in the court affairs at all, but the trajectory of fate pushed him to the opposite side of everyone.
Whether to advance or retreat, to leave or stay, everything is in his control, but he has no control over anything.
All he could do was to survive. Of course, that's all for later.
"Eunuch Bai has arrived."
After several days of long journey, Bai Yong finally arrived at Muhe County, which was in ruins due to years of war.
As soon as Bai Yong stepped onto the yellow land and opened the curtain, he was choked by the yellow sand that came towards him. "Ahem, close it quickly."
"Who's next?" Luo Ying stood on the top of the city wall in armor, full of vigor and vigor. His heroic appearance stunned the officials from the capital.
Among the entourage, someone who knew Luo Ying knew him, but couldn't see him clearly from a distance, so he asked in confusion, "Is that General Luo?"
"Exactly. Where are you all from?"
The accompanying official replied, "I have come from the capital with the angels. I hope General Luo will let me pass according to customary regulations."
"Angel?" Yang Zhiming, standing on the other side of the tower, widened his eyes. "Do you have a pass?"
"Yes." The official held up the pass and shouted at the top of his voice: "Let us in quickly."
An angel has arrived.
Yang Zhiming's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and his expression became beaming. "Luo Ying, an angel has come to reward us."
Luo Ying's expression was complicated. He didn't want to burst Yang Zhiming's dream, so he simply didn't reply. He knew the truth early, not because he didn't want to tell it, but because he was afraid of disappointing his brothers.
As the drawbridge was lowered, Yang Zhiming excitedly rushed down the city wall to welcome the angel from the court.
Looking at the grand procession and the large and small things carried behind them, one can tell that the court has awarded them a lot.
Yang Zhiming counted on his fingers, one box, two boxes, three boxes. Many of these things were for the soldiers who had shed blood and fought for the court, right?
That’s great, the court hasn’t forgotten them. Everything they do for the court is worth it.
As Bai Yong slowly stepped out of the carriage, Yang Zhiming's eyes were still full of joy. He bowed and saluted. "Your humble servant greets the angel. Thank you for your hard work on the journey."
"Yeah." Bai Yong replied indifferently. His cold tone dispelled the joy on his face. The next words were like a bucket of cold water, completely waking him up. "Which way is the county magistrate's office?"
"What did the lord say?" Aren't you here to commend the soldiers?
Luo Ying couldn't bear to watch any longer and stood in front of Yang Zhiming. "Angel, please come in. Xiao Gao, lead the way."
Watching the massive procession pass him by and head toward the gate, Yang Zhiming slapped his face and forced himself to calm down. "Luo Ying, what did they say? Where are they going?"
"The county magistrate's office." Luo Ying sighed. "They're going to commend Jiang Xuqing."
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