"Hiss!"
"Invincible Marquis Champion?"
"Didn't we agree that the Marquis of Jingbian's title was too high and that there would be another reward?”
"This…"
"Why did His Majesty make him an invincible Marquis Champion?”
In Taiji Palace, all the officials looked at each other in bewilderment.
What was this!
It was agreed that the reward would be lowered.
How did His Majesty rise in rank?
The invincible Marquis Champion,
He was the most respected Lord among the Marquises.
Since ancient times, only those who had outstanding contributions would receive this reward.
Now, he had given it to Bai Lie so rashly?
They secretly looked at Li Shimin, the Tang Emperor, as if he had a fever.
Seemingly having sensed something, the Tang Emperor Li Shimin withdrew his gaze from the private letter Yuchi Jingde had sent him. Turning his head to look at the eyes of the civil and military officials, he laughed without a care and said,
"Do you all think that I'm sick and confused?”
"Zhen, let me tell you, Zhen is not sick!”
With a wave of his dragon robe, he stood in front of the dragon throne and said with a stern expression,
"Bai Lie killed the Turkic Tuli Khagan in this battle!"
"His arrow plunged the Eastern Turks into civil strife, and the rise of the four empires gave the people of the Great Tang a chance to recuperate.”
"So, Bai Lie's arrow saved the lives of millions of people at the border of the Great Tang!"
"Tell me, how can I be stingy with such merits?”
Li Shi Min's eyes lit up as he said expectantly,
"He, Bai Lie, is worthy of being conferred the title of Marquis Champion!”
Looking at Li Shiming's high-spirited appearance, some of the officials wanted to object, but in the end, they shook their heads helplessly.
Why couldn't they tell that His Majesty had the intention of buying the bone with a thousand gold horses?
Li Shi Min saw that no one in the court objected, and he laughed out loud. He glanced at the private letter that Yuchi Jing De had brought over.
He muttered to himself,"I don't just want a rich horse to buy bones, but also because Bai Lie will be my son-in-law in the future."”
He looked up.
He directly issued an edict,
"Ying Prefecture's Bai Clan's son, Bai Lie, killed the Turks, saved Ying Prefecture, and shot down the Great Turkic Khan. He has rendered great service. We will reward him with the title of Invincible Champion Marquis and Ten Thousand Households."
"Oh, as for the fief."
Li Shi Min thought for a moment and said,
"The fief will be in Jingyang County!”
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After the court meeting, the delighted Li Shimin held the private letter that Yuchi Jingde had brought and rushed towards Taiji Palace's Political Hall.
Li Zheng Hall was the palace where Empress Zhangsun Wugou lived.
Seeing Li Shiming running over excitedly, Zhangsun Wugou smiled and quickly went up to him. He bowed and said with a smile,
"Your Majesty, look at how happy you are."
"Haha, Guanyin maid, you don't know?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhangsun Wugou rolled his eyes and said,"ChenQie first congratulates Your Majesty on obtaining a fierce general.”
"To tell you the truth, when I heard about the brilliant battle achievements of this young man called Bai Lie, I also found it unbelievable.”
"Now that you have calmed down and thought about it carefully, this child has the demeanor of the Great Han Huo Qubing.”
"Your Majesty, this Marquis Champion is worth it.”
Li Shi Min was stunned, then he turned to the servant behind him and scolded,"You dogs, you passed the news to the Guanyin maid so quickly.”
"Zhen wanted to give Guanyin a surprise!”
Zhangsun Wugou laughed and pulled Li Shimin towards the Political Hall.
"Your Majesty, the Administrative Hall has prepared some pastries for you. Eat some to fill your stomach and tell ChenQie the details."
"Zhen already can't wait to tell you."
Empress Zhangsun gently picked up the pastry and said,""Your Majesty, this concubine is all ears. To be honest, this concubine is also very curious about this Bai Lie.”
Li Shimin waved his hand,"Let's put this matter aside for now."
"Hmm? Could it be that there was something else that made His Majesty happy?”
Zhangsun Wugou said.
Li Shi Min nodded heavily,"Haha, the one who knows me is Guanyin.”
As he spoke, he took out a letter and placed it on the table.
"Guanyin maidservant, do you still remember the matter of the engagement between the Bai family's son and my royal princess?”
"When Yuchi Jingde left Youzhou, zhen ordered him to look for this Bai family's son."
"What?"
When Empress Zhangsun heard this, her fingers paused.
She furrowed her brows. Clearly, she was very dissatisfied with the prejudice in her heart.
"Is there any news now?"
"Yeah, I know."
"Guanyin maid, there's news about the Bai family's son.”
Li Shi Min sighed and pointed at the envelope,
"Guanyin maidservant, this child is not dead. Not only is he not dead, but he has also become a fierce general.”
His eyes suddenly lit up and he said in a serious tone,
"Not only did he save the people of Ying Province from danger, but he also killed the Great Turkic Khagan Ashina Tuli with a single arrow at the banks of the Yunzhong River!”
" What?!"
Upon hearing this, the intelligent Zhangsun Wugou immediately reacted. Her pupils suddenly constricted, and the pastry in her hand fell to the ground with a crack. She said in shock,"Your Majesty, are you saying that this Marquis Champion Bai Lie is the son of the Bai family who has a marriage contract with my royal princess?!!!”
(Flower, full marks.)
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