Shi Wushuang was proud in his heart, but he acted very concerned.
"Your Highness, calm down. Don't let this little thing affect the relationship between brothers."
"Hmph, you don't have to say anything good for him! He has done so many things that bring shame to the royal family. As the Crown Prince, I can't just ignore it."
"His Majesty has arrived!" a eunuch shouted in a shrill voice.
The prince didn't have time to vent his anger anymore.
Quickly tidy up your appearance and stand aside.
Xuantian's carriage came to the front.
His eyes were like swords, scanning the crowd.
Everyone bowed respectfully, lowered their heads and dared not look the emperor in the eye.
They shouted in unison: "Welcome, Your Majesty!"
"My dear ministers, please stand up!"
Everyone then stood up straight, eyes on the nose, nose on the heart, and listened to the emperor's speech.
Xuantian said: "This time we were able to defeat the barbarians and relieve the difficulties at the border.
It is inseparable from the bloody battles of our Dayuan soldiers.
Especially, although Qin Qingxue is a woman, she is not inferior to men at all.
He is specially appointed General Changying, a fourth-rank military commander! He is also awarded 10,000 taels of silver."
“As the head disciple of Yunlu Pavilion, Shi Wushuang helps the army fight.
He was given the title of Fourth Rank Minister of Justice and a reward of 10,000 taels of silver.
All other generals and sergeants in the army will be promoted one rank and rewarded according to their merits."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The soldiers were extremely excited and expressed their gratitude in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and piercing the sky.
Qin Qingxue frowned, very dissatisfied with the emperor's reward.
Didn't meet expectations at all.
According to his merits, he should have been awarded at least a third-rank official position, and his reward would have been much less.
It was originally expected that the reward would be at least 30,000 taels of silver.
She would even be allowed to establish her own government.
Rewarded with a house.
The reward given is too little.
But Qin Qingxue didn't dare to question the emperor in public and could only sulk in her heart.
"Is it possible that His Majesty is dissatisfied with my abandonment of the Prince, and is deliberately using this method to suppress me?"
"Damn it! I thought Your Majesty would be fair in rewarding and punishing, but I didn't expect you to be so protective of your shortcomings."
Xuantian's eyes were always observing Qin Qingxue.
The change in her facial expression was naturally visible.
Xuantian said, "General Changying, are you dissatisfied with my reward?"
"I dare not!" Qin Qingxue panicked and replied quickly.
The emperor's dragon power is too strong.
Qin Qingxue felt as if she had been completely seen through.
Xuantian said: "Repelling the barbarians was indeed a meritorious service, but the number of enemy troops killed was too small.
The strength of the barbarians was not greatly damaged.
Therefore, I only confer upon you a fourth-rank official title, but have not yet conferred upon you the title of nobility.
If you can annihilate the barbarian army next time you send troops, I will double the reward."
Xuantian's words were well-reasoned and well-founded.
Then he pointed out the shortcomings of this victory.
What's the point of defeating the enemy? They will soon come back again.
It just brings a brief period of peace.
This excuse was used very well to cover up the fact that most of the rewards were cancelled.
Although Qin Qingxue and Shi Wushuang were somewhat dissatisfied, they had no choice but to accept it.
"I thank the Emperor. Next time I lead the troops into battle, I will annihilate the barbarian army."
Qin Qingxue bowed and spoke in a strong and powerful voice.
Xuantian said calmly, "It's best to think this way! The existence of the barbarians poses too great a threat to our Great Yuan Dynasty.
It must be eradicated.
Nothing will be assigned to you these days.
Summarize the experience of the last battle and find a way to defeat the enemy."
"I obey your command!"
Qin Qingxue thought that she would be asked to lead the troops into battle again next time and had high expectations for herself.
The unhappiness in my heart also dissipated.
But some ministers have realized that something is wrong.
First of all, the reward was much less than expected.
If he really wanted to reuse Qin Qingxue, he would definitely let her continue to lead the troops and train them diligently every day.
How could she just be left at home idle? What countermeasures could she come up with?
But most officials did not realize Xuantian's intentions.
Those smarter officials finally realized that the prince was not as unpopular in front of the emperor as outsiders thought.
His son suffered a loss and his woman was taken away by someone else.
This made the emperor very angry.
This also shows that Ye's status in the emperor's heart is not low.
Even generals who had just returned from victory were suppressed.
Even the highest-ranking disciple of Yunlu Pavilion did not take it seriously.
These officials immediately made up their minds to try their best to please Ye in the future.
Perhaps this is a hidden clue laid by the emperor.
After all, the emperor's mind is unpredictable, and the person you respect on the surface may not necessarily ascend to the throne.
Someone like Yuye, who has no sense of existence, may be the key training target.
This is just to better protect you.
After rewarding the three armies, Xuantian did not mention Ye at all.
It was as if he had been forgotten.
After the reward was given, Xuantian left immediately.
The Crown Prince was showing an indignant look and was very dissatisfied with the reward result.
"The Emperor's reward this time is far too unfair to you! You clearly won a great victory, so logically the reward should be even greater.
It really surprised me.
I'm sorry that General Qin and Young Master Wushuang have been wronged."
Shi Wushuang was also very puzzled, but he did not show it.
Still showing his usual grace and demeanor, he said with his signature smile, "I think what the emperor said makes sense.
This is also to motivate us to work harder.
Don't get carried away by a little victory.
I believe that the next time I lead the troops into battle and completely annihilate the barbarian army, the Emperor will double the reward."
Crown Prince Zheng was very satisfied with Shi Wushuang's attitude.
"Don't worry! If the Emperor's reward next time is too small, I will definitely make a petition on your behalf and seek justice."
"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince! Wushuang is extremely grateful!" Shi Wushuang clasped his fists and bowed.
"Hahaha, you and I are no longer strangers, why are you still being so polite?
Since you are on my side, I will naturally take good care of you."
Ye did not stop and took his men away.
After several days of hard training, Ye has mastered the unique skills.
It's just that I'm still a little unfamiliar with it and need to continue training.
Xuan Tian went to the imperial study and listened to the report from the chief eunuch.
His face became increasingly gloomy.
"The Crown Prince is trying his best to win over Shi Wushuang, and it seems to be going very smoothly.
Shi Wushuang and Qin Qingxue have both stood on the side of the prince.
They had a very pleasant chat..."
"Humph, this idiot!"
Xuan Tianqi slammed the table in anger.
The chief eunuch quickly bent down and lowered his head, not daring to say a word.
"The Crown Prince of the Dayuan Dynasty actually tried to win over the disciples of Yunlu Pavilion.
In order to please the other party, he even suppressed his own brothers.
Did he learn everything I taught him?"
"What is Yunlu Pavilion? It's just a folk sect.
Even if they are famous, they are not qualified to touch the imperial power."
"How disappointing! On the other hand, Ye behaved quite well. He didn't try to please me simply because I'm a Yunlu Pavilion disciple."
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