Jiang Zhongyong now finds his son pleasing to the eye no matter what.
If nothing unexpected happens, the Emperor will reward those who have made contributions.
Jiang He will eventually get promoted.
The family gathered together happily, chatting and laughing.
The only regret is that Prince Yu and his wife were not present.
Jiang He kept talking while his family listened.
In the description, Jianghe seems to have returned to the battlefield.
"Imperial edict has arrived!"
This time, the one who came to deliver the imperial edict was Wang Defu, the chief eunuch of the emperor's side.
The family quickly came out to greet them.
Grandpa Wang congratulated Jiang Zhongyong with a smile.
Jiang Zhongyong smiled and said a few words of modesty.
With such a distinguished son, a promotion is inevitable.
I just don't know what official position the emperor intends to give his son.
Wang Defu opened the imperial edict.
Everyone immediately knelt down.
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I, by the mandate of Heaven, rule the world, and it is thanks to the bravery of my soldiers that the country is stable and the nation is at peace. Now, Jianghe, the second son of the valiant General, has fought bravely against the enemy in the Battle of Nanning, repeatedly achieving great feats and making outstanding contributions to the country. I am greatly pleased and hereby bestow upon him the title of Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard, grant him a thousand taels of gold, a hundred acres of fertile land, and a hundred pieces of gold and silver jewelry. The other soldiers will also be rewarded accordingly to recognize their merits."
I hope that you, my generals and soldiers, will continue to uphold your loyalty and courage, share my burdens, and serve the country. So be it!
Jiang Zhongyong was stunned for a moment.
That's it?
After recapturing two cities and then occupying two more cities in Nanning, you've been promoted by half a rank.
The emperor is truly generous.
Wang Defu glanced at everyone's expressions.
As expected, Jiang Zhongyong's face was as dark as water.
Grandpa Wang sighed inwardly.
General Jiang should be able to guess what the Emperor is thinking.
The eldest son of the Jiang family commands an army of 300,000 men in the far northwest.
How could the Emperor possibly allow the second son of the Jiang family to take the lead again?
If nothing unexpected happens.
Commander Jiang's position in the imperial court has come to an end.
He looked at Jiang He's face again, but saw no joy or anger on his face.
This person is indeed someone who can remain calm.
Jiang Zhongyong looked at his son with heartache.
Just because he is the second young master of the general's mansion, he used to pretend to be a playboy.
Now that he has made such great military achievements, he has not received what he deserves.
But when he saw that his son's expression was normal, his heart gradually calmed down.
He was just too concerned to think straight.
Emperor Rongsheng's decision to send his son to war was already an extraordinary act of kindness.
The twin sons will soon become the top scholars in both the civil and military examinations, which can be considered a blessing from their ancestors.
Once Jiang Zhongyong understood this, he felt much better.
Seeing that Jiang He had already received the imperial edict, the family was just about to get up.
Grandpa Wang smiled and said, "Wait a minute."
Then he produced another imperial edict.
The family looked at each other in bewilderment.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have heard that marriage is the beginning of human relations and the source of social order. Therefore, matters of marriage are related to human relations and must be handled with utmost care. Now, there is Zheng Yao, the youngest daughter of the Duke of Zheng, of the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion, who is gentle, virtuous, dignified, and beautiful; and Jiang He, the second son of the General of Mighty Power, who is strong, powerful, and of excellent character and appearance. The two are of similar age and of equal social standing, and are truly a match made in heaven."
I hereby bestow upon Jiang He and Zheng Yao this marriage, and a propitious day shall be chosen for their grand wedding ceremony. I hope that after their marriage, they will treat each other with respect, live in harmony, share joys and sorrows, and support each other through thick and thin. May they uphold the principles of husband and wife, carry on the family lineage, and contribute to the prosperity of the nation.
This proclamation is hereby issued to the entire realm, so that all may know. So be it!
This sudden arranged marriage shocked everyone in the Jiang family.
The emperor's intentions were crystal clear.
Now, the Prince of Jin and the Prince of Yu are like oil and water.
Jiang Chuwei married Prince Yu and became his principal wife, thus the General Weiwu's Mansion became part of Prince Yu's group.
Emperor Rongsheng will not stand idly by.
Now that the General's Mansion and the Duke of Zheng's Mansion have formed a marriage alliance, the General's Mansion has been forced to be tied to the Prince of Jin's boat.
No one is more cunning than Emperor Rongsheng.
Seeing that no one reacted, Eunuch Wang coughed and said, "Commander Jiang, receive the decree."
Jiang He then realized what was happening. "Eunuch Wang, has His Majesty made a mistake?"
Jiang Zhongyong immediately asked, "How come we haven't heard a single word about it?"
The Emperor has been keen on bestowing marriages lately.
Moreover, they particularly enjoy causing trouble for others.
I've heard that the husband Princess Qingning has chosen is also quite unsatisfactory.
Jiang He was betrothed without any prior warning.
Jiang Zhongyong didn't believe that Consort Zheng had the ability to influence people's words through her pillow talk.
This was exactly the emperor's idea.
Although marriages are arranged by parents and matchmakers, prominent families would always consult their children's opinions.
At least they'll check if the other person is round or flat beforehand, so they won't end up disliking each other after marriage.
Jiang He has remained unmarried because there is no suitable noblewoman for him.
If the emperor is not afraid of it, then the only way to find Jianghe is to look further downstream.
Now that the emperor has directly bestowed the marriage, the General's Mansion has no room for maneuver.
"Commander Jiang, this is His Majesty's decree, you should accept it quickly," Eunuch Wang said with a smile.
Jiang He gritted his teeth and said, "Your subject accepts the decree and thanks you."
His parents never pressured him to get married.
The Emperor is putting the General's Mansion on the fire.
When two kings are fighting, both sides are related by marriage.
The General's Mansion will definitely be difficult to manage.
The emperor had misunderstood.
The General's Mansion is now a staunch supporter of the Prince of Yu.
Does allowing Prince Jin to ascend the throne mean that his family will be wiped out, just like in his sister's dream?
Let alone supporting Prince Jin to the throne, even if Prince Jin had the chance to ascend, they would pull him down.
Jiang Zhongyong looked at his son with a worried expression and sighed inwardly.
Looking at the various expressions on the faces of the crowd, Eunuch Wang broke the silence, "Congratulations, General Jiang! Congratulations, Commander Jiang!"
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