All the officials in the court were very disdainful of Ye.
Although we won the battle, that was all.
He managed to get the bandits on Vulture Mountain to surrender, but it was more like they were bribed.
If they could offer such good conditions, they could still recruit the bandits on Vulture Mountain to surrender.
They all sneered at the efforts of the young people.
“Although you won the battle, it really brought disgrace to the imperial court.
This victory is neither a reward nor a penalty for you."
Xuantian thought for a moment and made a conclusion about Ye.
"Yes, I obey your command."
Ye didn't care about the rewards from the court at all.
He knew that this method of winning would not be accepted by the emperor and court officials.
As long as the task is completed smoothly and one's own strength is not concealed, that is enough.
"And there are two more things I hope the Emperor can agree to!"
"What is it? Tell me! As long as it's not excessive, I can agree to it."
"I hope the Ministry of Revenue will allocate funds for the resettlement of the people of Vulture Mountain as soon as possible and allocate land for them to build houses.
The land will be measured and handed over in accordance with the regulations of the surrender.
The shortfall will be made up by my son.
Settling these people down early can prevent any trouble."
"The first thing I saw was that many of the soldiers I led were veterans and disabled soldiers.
Please ask the Ministry of Revenue to pay out the pension silver as soon as possible.
I want to keep these people and give them a way to make a living.
It can also be considered as an explanation to those who sold their lives to the court."
Xuantian nodded slightly and agreed immediately.
After all, the requests that Ye made were very reasonable.
This is also something the court should have done long ago.
"I approve! The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War must implement this matter as soon as possible.
And there must be no delay in the treatment of retired veterans and disabled soldiers.”
The Minister of War and the Minister of Revenue were so scared that they were sweating profusely.
If they dare to delay the payment of pensions, it will be no small matter if it is investigated.
Not daring to offend the prince again, he agreed immediately.
Next, it’s time to reward the troops.
You don't have to reward the emperor, but all the soldiers who go into battle will be rewarded.
The generals were also promoted in rank.
They were rewarded without encountering any danger, which made all the soldiers in the army extremely happy.
I am even more grateful to Ye.
After the court session ended.
Xuantian and Shangguan Qi were discussing matters in the imperial study.
Xuantian was both angry and very depressed. He never expected that Ye would use such a trick on him.
Nothing was tested.
I still know nothing about Ye's background.
Although he solved the bandit problem in Vulture Mountain, he was unable to achieve his desired goal.
"What do you think of the prince's performance this time?"
Shangguan Qi said with a serious face: "Although the entire court is mocking His Royal Highness the Prince, saying that he is not good at leading troops in battle and only paid a huge price to surrender the bandits in Vulture Mountain.
No matter who it is, they can do it.
But I don’t think so! "
"Oh? Then tell me, what's the noteworthy aspect of your performance?"
Xuantian asked curiously.
"Your Majesty, I have specifically inquired about the process of recruiting the surrendered.
I discovered that from the beginning to the end, the prince's behavior was not simple."
“First, when the prince saw the old, weak and disabled soldiers, he not only did not get angry, but he quickly inspired the morale of the army and won the recognition of all the officers and soldiers.
This alone is extremely difficult!"
"First, from the very beginning, every meal must be filled with meat for all soldiers.
It seemed that eating in this way would make the rations go away quickly, but those soldiers were already hungry and skinny, and they couldn't fight at all.
Eating enough food not only speeds up the journey, but also helps the soldiers stay healthy.
When they arrived at Vulture Mountain, the soldiers were much stronger.
The improved food made the soldiers very grateful to His Royal Highness the Prince, and he had unknowingly established prestige in the army.
The combat effectiveness of the army is now vastly different from what it was at the beginning."
Xuantian's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he agreed with Shangguan Qi's point of view.
"What you said makes some sense! On the surface, it seems that Ye is not doing things in a reasonable way, but every step he takes is increasing the combat effectiveness of the army and establishing his own prestige.
This is indeed what a qualified general should do."
"There is something even more shocking to this old minister. His Royal Highness the Prince has never had any experience in leading troops, and has not even read the Art of War.
However, from the very beginning, he praised the veterans for their rich experience and said that they were an elite force.
All the soldiers were allowed to put forward suggestions for attacking the enemy, and even if the suggestions were good, they would be immediately appreciated and promoted.
Even if you can't lead troops anymore, after selecting so many strategies, you can lead troops to fight in a decent manner."
"Opening up channels for communication and promoting capable talents is indeed a good idea." Xuantian praised repeatedly.
Shangguan Qi became happier the more he spoke: "After His Royal Highness the Prince led his troops to Vulture Mountain, he immediately ordered people to search for the lifeline of Vulture Mountain.
They planned to use fire attacks, cut off underground waterways and other methods to threaten the enemy.
First put pressure on the other side, so that the people of Vulture Mountain think they have the ability to defeat them.
Then he went to the gate of the stronghold alone and persuaded the bandits to surrender by making promises.
This kind of courage alone is not something that an ordinary general can do.
Only by combining kindness and force did the bandits become convinced."
"Although it may seem unconventional, every step was carefully considered, and each one struck at the vital points of the bandits."
After listening to Shangguan Qi's explanation.
Xuantian was also very shocked.
He didn't expect that his son would go to the gate of the stronghold alone to persuade the bandits to surrender.
If the bandit had no intention of surrendering, he would probably be shot to death with arrows.
Daring to do such a dangerous thing requires more than just courage.
The mind must be extremely firm, and one must be absolutely sure.
Given his understanding of Ye, he cherishes his own life very much.
There is absolutely no way he would put himself in danger.
The more this is the case, the more it shows that Ye had planned everything long ago.
"As expected of the prime minister of the dynasty, his vision is truly piercing! The prince is so good at hiding his true intentions, yet he can be seen through so easily!"
Xuantian was very happy.
There are so many princes but not one who lives up to his expectations.
I saw something extraordinary in Ye.
Even he didn't notice it for so many years, which shows that Ye is extremely outstanding.
This is how an emperor should behave.
"Yes, this prince is truly formidable! I just don't know if he's deliberately hiding his ambitions, or if he's simply not interested in fighting for power."
“Humph, as long as he has this kind of ability, even if he doesn’t want to fight for the throne, it will be impossible.
Whether the Dayuan Dynasty can continue to exist depends on whether it can select a suitable prince."
"Your Majesty has already thought of a countermeasure. Is the next step to push His Royal Highness Prince Yu to the forefront?"
"That's right, I intend to let him continue to command these 5,000 troops!
As long as he holds the military power, he can't keep a low profile even if he wants to.
Naturally, some princes would feel threatened and target him."
"Your Majesty, this is a good idea. As far as I know, all the soldiers in the army admire your prince very much.
This army will surely be loyal under his command." Shangguan Qi immediately praised him.
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