Xia Yi had already reported this to him, and Da Pang Ju didn't think it was a big problem.
When a large army returns victorious from an expedition, in addition to the rewards, it is customary to take something with them when conquering the enemy camp.
If we allow them to commit no offenses whatsoever, it will inevitably affect morale. We just need to keep them slightly restrained and not go too far.
Furthermore, Nian Gengyao was extremely loyal. He obtained Genghis Khan's gold belt from Lobsang Danjin and immediately sent it to him by fast horse.
It's currently placed in his bedroom, with several more carts behind it, containing the most luxurious items.
Big Fat Orange said, "You are far away in the capital, how could you know about the situation in the Northwest? After the rebels were captured, it was only natural to use torture in the army to obtain military intelligence."
"Qinghai has been managed by Lobsang Danjin and his son for many years. Now that it has been recovered, the policy of replacing the native chieftains with centrally appointed officials should be followed."
"To win people's hearts, appeasement is not an option, but a combination of kindness and severity is also necessary. Border residents are mostly afraid of authority rather than morality, so expediency is the best policy in times of emergency."
Zhang Tingyu said, "Even so, it is a fact that Qinghai was completely looted."
“The spoils captured on the battlefield should be handed over to the national treasury, and how they are used should be decided by the emperor, not by Nian Gengyao to win people’s hearts.”
"Now that Nian Gengyao has not yet returned to the capital, the Nian General's mansion is bustling with carriages and horses, carrying countless treasures."
The fat orange remained silent. Zhang Tingyu's words were true, but what emperor would punish a general who had just returned from a victory for this?
"I know all this. You may leave now. I have my own plans."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."
Zhang Tingyu sensed the emperor's protection of Nian Gengyao, but he didn't expect to make Nian Gengyao suffer a loss through this.
The reason he came to file this complaint was twofold: firstly, to demonstrate his loyalty and his intolerance of any wrongdoing.
Secondly, he also wanted to see if he could suppress Nian Gengyao's achievements in Qinghai. He clearly saw that Nian Gengyao was arrogant and complacent, and the emperor would not tolerate it indefinitely.
When trust is lost and the truth comes out, all he has done today will have been worthwhile.
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