Lin Tongxi stood in front and read the first imperial edict in public.
"Ascending to Heaven and inheriting the destiny, the Emperor decrees..."
"Now the Yuan Dynasty is changed to Qianxing, and the country is named Daxiang..."
"Change Xiangjiang County to Chengtian Prefecture, and establish Chengtian Prefecture as the capital..."
"Appoint Shen Xingyao as the Queen and Chen Xuanrui as the Crown Prince..."
"Lin Tongxi and others have been awarded the following titles for their meritorious service..."
"Lin Tongxi was conferred the title of Duke of Xingguo, appointed Grand Tutor, Recorder of the Secretariat, granted the imperial seal and axe, and enjoyed the special rites of the Nine Gifts."
"Appoint Lin Tongxi's wife, Su Ruoxue, as the Lady of the Duke of Xiangguo."
"Appoint Peng Ziliang as Duke of Jiang, appoint him as Grand Tutor, and grant him the title of Grand Marshal."
"Appoint Zhang Xianhui as Duke of Sui, Grand Marshal, and Grant him the title of Grand Marshal..."
Lin Tongxi read out the rewards one by one, and all those who had assisted Chen Yunxuan received due rewards according to their merits.
Three people were conferred the title of duke, seven people were conferred the title of marquis, and several people were appointed to official positions.
Yue Lingyun was granted the title of Marquis Xingwu and appointed as the general.
Ye Moqing was granted the title of Marquis Zhiwen, and served as Prime Minister and Recorder of the Secretariat.
Bai Wujiu was granted the title of Marquis of Guang'an and appointed as the Minister of Justice.
Wei Zhaoshan was granted the title of Marquis of Zhenkun and appointed General of the Cavalry.
Wang Shenghan was granted the title of Zhuang Hou and appointed as General of Chariots and Cavalry.
Zhang Yanwu was granted the title of Marquis Mao and appointed General Wei.
Meng Di was granted the title of Ning Hou and appointed as General Bi.
Gu Qingli was the Minister of the Chancellery, A Xiu was the Commander of the Changqiu Palace, Sha Erya was the Minister of Guests and the Commandant of the Barbarians, and Lin Yuecheng was the Minister of Rites.
Feng Zibang and Yan Chenghong were appointed as the governors of Xiangzhou and Lingzhou respectively, and Peng Wenyu was appointed as the deputy governor of Xiangjiang County.
After the rewards were bestowed, all the ministers expressed their gratitude, the people cheered, the whole city was bustling with activity, and every household lit firecrackers to celebrate.
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In the court of Ye State, all the ministers dared not breathe.
Xiahou Ming, who had just succeeded to the throne, looked worried and didn't know what to do.
Xiahou Shi passed away, leaving the empire, which was full of internal and external troubles, to his eldest son Xiahou Ming.
"Father...you really make me worry." Xiahou Ming complained silently, his face full of material.
Among them, four contents are very important and related to the national destiny of Ye State, namely the eastward advance of Lie State, the northern expedition of Xiang State, the northern expedition of Lin State, and Murong Yi, the son of Murong Ji, proclaiming himself King of the East.
There are more than just these four problems that worry Xiahou Ming. What he is most worried about is the infighting among court officials.
The Ye Kingdom was divided into two major factions. One faction consisted mainly of clan members with the surnames Xiahou and Qin, and the other faction consisted mainly of officials from the gentry.
But this problem is not the most urgent at the moment. He must first solve the four external threats to keep the country alive.
"My dear ministers... foreign enemies are attacking from all directions. What good plans do you have?" Xiahou Ming took the initiative to speak.
Xiahou Dan's son, Xiahou Zhao, volunteered: "Your Majesty, I have served in the army with my late father for many years and am familiar with Duanmu Xin's military tactics. Please send me to lead the army to fight the enemy invading from the west!"
Xiahou Zhao had just inherited his father's title and was in urgent need of making some achievements.
For him, compared with the other three routes, this route offers the best value for money.
"Okay, General Xiahou Zhao is courageous. It is true that 'a tiger father will have a dog son'. I appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the Western Expedition!" Xiahou Ming immediately gave the order.
He was worried that no one would volunteer to fight and the atmosphere would become cold, but fortunately Xiahou Zhao took the initiative to speak.
"I will definitely win a great victory, catch all the bandits in one fell swoop, and take back the western part of Longzhou!" Xiahou Zhao expressed his determination.
"Good! What great ambition! I am waiting for good news from the general in the capital!" Xiahou Ming continued to affirm the other party.
When the other clan generals saw that Xiahou Zhao was praised, they also asked to fight.
Xiahou Ming looked at this group of people and found that only two of them were capable of taking on the important task. They were his cousin Xiahou Lie, who was favored by his grandfather, and his cousin Qin Boren, who was recommended by Xiahou Xiao.
As for the others... they are either too young or lack the ability.
The non-commissioned officers remained silent and watched the situation.
"..." Xiahou Ming looked at Zhong Jinzu. This man had led the army to rescue his father when he was in trouble. He was the only bright spot in the defeat of the southern expedition against Wu.
His father once warned him, "Be careful with Zhong Jinzu. He's a man of forbearance and exceptional talent, definitely not one of the common people... Use him with caution and don't let him become a force to be reckoned with."
Xiahou Ming sighed and continued to complain in his heart: "Father...you went south to attack Wu and killed many wise ministers. I have almost no one to use."
After careful consideration, Xiahou Ming still had to take the initiative to say Zhong Jinzu's name: "My dear Zhong, Taizu and Taizong both praised you for your talent in winning battles thousands of miles away."
"Now that Murong Yi is causing rebellion in the north, I need you now."
"I would like to appoint you as the Grand Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Expedition. I wonder if you are up to the task?"
Zhong Jinzu stepped forward and saluted, then replied, "Your Majesty, I am already in my twilight years and too old to be of any use..."
"No, I see that you are full of energy and are the best candidate to fight against Murong Yi. I hope you won't refuse anymore!" Xiahou Ming insisted.
Zhong Jinzu thought for a moment and had to accept the mission: "Since Your Majesty insists so much, then this old minister has no choice but to obey your command and live up to Your Majesty's high expectations."
Arrangements had been made on all four fronts, and Xiahou Ming announced the end of the court session and returned to the palace to lie on the bed.
Among the four routes, Xiahou Ming specially arranged the most remote Yanzhou for Zhong Jinzu.
Zhong Jinzu has been a minister for three generations and has great power, and has become the leader of the aristocratic family.
The key point is that this person is extremely cautious and secretive in his work, so even Xiahou Ming can't catch him.
Not to mention dealing with the other party, there is no chance to even give them a beating.
Xiahou Ming only hoped that this battle would exhaust his life, so that the gentry would lose their leader and turn closer to him as the monarch.
Emperor Ye was very tired and closed his eyes.
During the following period, Xiahou Ming's daily routine became more disordered. He could not sleep well at night and could only fall asleep when he was too tired during the day.
Just as he was lying in bed, his beloved Concubine Yu knocked on the door, indicating that she wanted to come in.
"Your Majesty, may I sleep with you tonight?" As soon as Concubine Yu closed the door, she took off her clothes, leaving only a few thin pieces of clothing.
Her voice was charming and enchanting, and any young man would be unable to control himself.
"...My beloved, I am upset and do not need to sleep with you tonight." Xiahou Ming chose to refuse.
"Well then... If Your Majesty needs you, you can call me to sleep with you at any time." Concubine Yu left the room in a depressed mood.
Thinking of the current situation of Ye State, Xiahou Ming was very distressed and had no interest in matters between men and women.
He suddenly grabbed his hair and found that he was suffering from severe hair loss.
"...Forget it, let's go out for a walk." Xiahou Ming received the battle report as soon as he went out.
"What! Xiahou Zhao lost?" Xiahou Ming roared.
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