Logically speaking, Li Chengqian, the most important member of the prince's party, should have opposed it, but he agreed because he felt that suppressing the rebellion was so difficult that even if Zhao Chenhan led the troops, it would not succeed.
Once Zhao Chenhan fails, his and Prince Yu's weight in Cheng**'s eyes will decrease.
Prince Yu Li Jingzhong pondered for a moment, then stepped forward and said, "Father, I also recommend Zhao Hanlin. Zhao Hanlin has studied military texts with the Marquis of Zhenbei since childhood, and is proficient in both civil and military tactics. With him, we will surely achieve immediate success and put an end to the rebellion."
Crown Prince Li Jingxian understood Li Chengqian's plan and said, "I also recommend Zhao Hanlin."
The two parties recommended him at the same time, and no one else could object. Immediately, 70% to 80% of the ministers in the hall stood up and recommended Zhao Chenhan to lead the troops to quell the rebellion.
Cheng ** naturally wouldn't object to such a recommendation from so many people: "Alright. Pass on my decree, appoint Hanlin Zhao Chenhan as a seventh-rank guerrilla general, commanding 20,000 members of the Left Winged Guard to quell the rebellions."
A eunuch immediately took the imperial edict and went to convey it.
Cheng** said, "Now let's talk about the reward for Zhao Lin. Minister Li and Minister Fu, your proposal is indeed a bit too early for Zhao Lin right now. Let's change it to a different reward."
Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang were both helpless.
In fact, they also knew that this proposal was most likely to fail, but they only put it forward thinking that it might pass.
Now that it was confirmed that it was not going to work, Li Xingye said, "There is no promotion, so I can only reward Zhao Lin with gold and silver."
Cheng** said: "Okay, reward Zhao Lin..."
"Your Majesty, please wait."
Zhu Zhongyan quickly stopped Cheng ** and whispered, "The national treasury is empty now. If we give away some, the money will be gone. Why not try something else?"
Cheng** asked blankly, "What can I exchange for?"
Zhu Zhongyan said, "Zhao Lin and Master Fu's daughter have a deep bond, but Master Fu's obstruction forced them to elope. If Your Majesty is willing to grant the marriage, wouldn't it be worth more to Zhao Lin than gold and silver? First, Your Majesty would save money, and second, with Your Majesty's personal blessing, the marriage between Zhao Lin and Miss Fu is destined, and Master Fu's objections are useless."
Cheng**'s eyes lit up: "Good idea."
Zhu Zhongyan added, "Zhao Lin also has a beloved lover named Yun Zhiyi, the daughter of Yun Tianming, a former doctor in the Ministry of Personnel. Yun Tianming was falsely accused and exiled thousands of miles away, but has now been vindicated. If Your Majesty could recall Yun Tianming and grant a marriage between Yun Zhiyi and Zhao Lin, there would be no greater reward for him."
Cheng** nodded repeatedly: "Not bad, not bad, let's do it."
Cheng** cleared his throat and said, "Zhao Lin is a man of outstanding talent and learning, of good character, and has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion. He is young and promising. And there is also Fu Aiqing's daughter, Fu..."
Zhu Zhongyan reminded from the side: "Fu Liqing."
"...Fu Liqing is well-educated, talented, and beautiful. He also has Yun Zhiyi, the daughter of Yun Tianming, a former doctor in the Ministry of Personnel. She is both virtuous and talented, and both talented and beautiful. She is a perfect match for Zhao Lin. Today, I grant them the privilege of marriage. May they live happily ever after, bring honor to their family, and serve the court."
When Cheng** said this, all the ministers were stunned.
People deserve rewards for their military achievements, and you're trying to trick them with a marriage?
If there is no arranged marriage, people won’t get married?
Why do we remember that Zhao Lin got married on the first day he arrived in Qingzhou?
Fu Chengwang's face turned pale.
It’s not that he doesn’t want Zhao Lin as his son-in-law, but the reward that could have been given to Zhao Lin was fooled by the marriage. How could this be acceptable?
Fu Chengwang was about to object immediately.
Cheng** quickly added, "By the way, Yun Tianming, since it's been proven to be a false accusation, he will be reinstated immediately."
Fu Chengwang retracted his leg that had taken a step forward.
Well, reinstating Yun Tianming to his original post is the greatest reward Zhao Lin has for his military achievements.
Compared with this, everything else can be ignored.
Seeing that no one objected, Cheng ** was very proud of his reward and said, "My dear Fu, I heard that there was a lot of unhappiness between you and Zhao Lin. Now that I have personally granted you the marriage, you must also love Zhao Lin more and not blame him."
Fu Chengwang pinched his nose and said, "I was wrong before. As Your Majesty said, Zhao Lin has a good character and is a rare and perfect match. Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting us this marriage."
Cheng** laughed heartily: "Okay, as long as Fu Aiqing likes it."
When the imperial edict arrived in front of Zhao Chenhan, Zhao Chenhan was overjoyed.
"Haha, Zhao Lin, if you can do it, I can do it too. Just wait, wait until I achieve more merits than you, and then we'll see what you can do."
Zhao Chenhan flew back to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion and told Han Yuehua the news.
Han Yuehua was both happy and worried: "My dear son, I didn't lie to you, did I? Even His Majesty knows that you are both civil and military, and he is ready to make use of you. But suppressing a rebellion requires swords and weapons. What if you get hurt?"
Zhao Chenhan said proudly, "Our Zhenbei Marquisate was founded on military power, and my father is the most famous general in the world. As his son, how could I be afraid of getting hurt?"
Zhao Chenhan touched the spot where his ear had been cut off and said, "The rebels cut off my ear, making me a laughing stock in the capital. This time, I will wash away this shame with the rebels' blood."
Han Yuehua nodded repeatedly: "Great! You have such ambition. In the future, you will surely become a pillar of the country like your father, with a name known far and wide, and passed down through the ages."
Han Yuehua thought for a moment and said, "This time, Mother will assign you 200 secret guards to protect your safety."
Zhao Chenhan was overjoyed: "Thank you, mother."
He was very excited.
He was originally worried that without his personal soldiers, the people of Zuo Yulin Guard would not listen to him.
Now these 200 secret guards are the 200 most elite personal soldiers, who can make the people of the Zuo Yulin Guards obedient and honest.
"Chen Han, I heard you became a general?"
That night, Zhao Mingzhu and several other sisters came.
They first congratulated Zhao Chenhan on becoming a guerrilla general, but then became worried about his safety.
"Don't worry, sisters. With the two hundred secret guards mother gave me, plus the Zuo Yulin Guard army, we will be able to wipe out all the rebels." Zhao Chenhan said proudly.
Zhao Mingya said, "The battle is tough. I'll go with you and take care of you."
Zhao Chenhan quickly said, "How can I trouble Fifth Sister with such hard work? I can just take a few servants to serve you."
Zhao Mingya insisted, "Those servants are not as attentive as I am. I was the one who accompanied you last time."
It was useless for Zhao Chenhan to refuse, so he could only say, "Then I'll trouble you, Fifth Sister."
Zhao Mingzhu suddenly had an idea. She looked at Zhao Chenhan, then at Zhao Mingya, and couldn't help but frown.
Zhao Mingya's kindness to Zhao Chenhan seems a bit excessive.
At this time, Butler Fang came over hurriedly and said, "Madam, ladies, there is news about Young Master Lin."
Han Yuehua's face darkened and she asked unhappily, "What's the news about this rebellious son?"
Butler Fang said, "Young Master Lin has been instrumental in suppressing the rebellion, and the Emperor has granted him a special marriage with Miss Fu and Miss Yun. He has also pardoned the crimes of former Ministry of Personnel Doctor Yun Tianming and allowed him to return to his post."
Everyone was stunned.
Han Yuehua cursed angrily, "Why does the emperor attach so much importance to this rebellious son?"
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