In front of the Imperial Palace.
Li Er led the civil and military officials to personally welcome them.
"Your Majesty, I did not fail your mission and brought back Luo Yi's head.”
As Wang Yangping spoke, he handed over the box containing Luo Yi's head.
Li Er took it and opened it.
"Good, Qilin Scholar, you really live up to your reputation!”
"Men, hang Luo Yi's head in the Chang 'an market for public display.”
Immediately, a small yellow door walked over and took it.
"Yangping, this time, you single-handedly pacified Luo Yi. Such ability has never been seen before.”
"Zhen, I will confer you the title of Champion Marquis, reward you with ten thousand gold, a thousand households of food, and the three divisions of the opening ceremony.”
All the officials in the court gasped.
This was a leap to the heavens!
Those who have the highest achievements in the army are granted the title of champion marquis.
This was a title that started from Huo Qubing in the Han Dynasty.
In the Tang Dynasty, Wang Yangping was undoubtedly the first Marquis Champion.
And the opening ceremony was the same as the three divisions, which meant that Wang Yangping could enjoy the same treatment as the three dukes.
This was the treatment of a first-grade official!
The Third Division of the Opening Ceremony was not a specific position, but it was not only an honor, but also an affirmation of social status.
Wang Yangping had entered Chang 'an as a commoner. How long had it been?
In the blink of an eye, he was already an extremely important official.
He had reached a height that countless officials in the world could not reach in their entire lives.
This child was still so young, his future was definitely limitless.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Wang Yangping hurriedly thanked him.
As he said this, his mind was spinning.
On the surface, Li Er's reward for him could not be said to be not generous.
However, before Wang Yangping went to Mo Prefecture to pacify Luo Yi, he used the name of Qilin Scholar to shake Chang 'an.
Qilin Scholar, Crouching Dragon Residence.
As long as one wasn't stupid, one would know what this meant.
Wang Yangping's goal was the position of Prime Minister. He wanted to be the Jiang Ziya of Zhou and the Zhuge Liang of Shu.
In the eyes of the Chang 'an people and all the officials, this was the most suitable position for the Qilin Scholar.
And Wang Yangping pacifying Luo Yi this time was not for meritorious service and rewards, but to prove to the world.
He was a true Qilin Scholar.
Only the Qilin Scholar had a chance to take down Luo Yi's army of hundreds of thousands.
Now, Wang Yangping had handed over the test paper with full marks.
Kylin talent, get him can stabilize the world.
Since he has the ability to stabilize the world, he should be appointed prime minister.
In fact, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty was only at the second rank.
However, a prime minister was a prime minister. One could not simply look at a few ranks.
Not to mention, the prime minister would often add an additional title, which was a first-grade.
Li Er rewarded Wang Yangping, but he deliberately did not mention how to put him in an important position, nor did he give Wang Yangping any actual position.
The title of Marquis Champion was just a title, and the three divisions of the ceremony were just empty titles that enjoyed the treatment of a first-grade official.
It seemed that Li Er had other plans in his heart.
"Good!"
Li Er went forward very kindly and personally helped Wang Yangping up.
"Yangping, you are a Qilin Scholar, a pillar of the country. In the future, the Imperial Court will rely on you in many ways.”
Wang Yangping hurriedly thanked him again.
He followed Li Er into the palace and the banquet was over.
After all the officials left, Li Er left Wang Yangping behind.
"Yangping, it's time to put your marriage with Princess Changle on the agenda. I've already ordered the Ministry of Rites to choose an auspicious day so that you and the princess can get married as soon as possible.”
Towards Wang Yangping, Li Er admired him, but he was also wary of him.
Basically, Li Er did not want to put the people of the aristocratic families in an important position. He wanted to attack the influence of the aristocratic families in the court.
However, the ministers of the court, such as Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, and others, were all fighting to marry the women of the five surnames.
Some even fought for their sons to marry the women of the five surnames, and some even did not hesitate to use all their wealth as betrothal gifts.
Li Er felt helpless about this.
These people really disappointed him in this aspect.
As an important official of the imperial court, he was fighting to lick the stinking feet of the aristocratic families.
In this way, the influence and reputation of the aristocratic families in the court increased.
After all, Wang Yangping was from the Wang family of Langya.
That was the most prestigious family in Huaxia.
If Wang Yangping hadn't been expelled by the Langya Wang Clan, Li Er would never have wanted to put him in an important position.
Even now, although Li Er wanted to put Wang Yangping in an important position, he was also very worried that Wang Yangping would return to the Langya Wang family again.
After all, the people of this era placed great importance on the concept of family.
If the Langya Wang Clan admitted their mistake and requested Wang Yangping to acknowledge their ancestors, would Wang Yangping accept it happily?
Li Er wasn't confident about this.
The first thing he thought of was to have the princess marry Wang Yangping and tie Wang Yangping to his side.
Moreover, Princess Chang Le was crying and making a fuss, begging her Imperial Father and Imperial Mother to let her marry Wang Yangping as soon as possible.
Li Er also felt a headache when it came to his daughter, who was like the apple of his eye.
If she hadn't been spoiled and arrogant, how could she have caused such trouble?
Of course, Li Er would never admit that Princess Chang Le's action of breaking off the engagement had actually obtained his tacit approval.
"Your Majesty, I have divorced Princess Chang Le.”
Wang Yangping's tone was unprecedentedly firm, and his face was solemn.
"You…"
Seeing Wang Yangping contradict him like this, Li Er couldn't help but be furious.
However, Wang Yangping remained unmoved.
He had already divorced Princess Chang Le.
There was no taking back what was done.
Why should he marry a woman who looked down on him?
"Fine!"
Li Er sighed, knowing that Wang Yangping had made up his mind.
"Then zhen will marry princess Qinghe to you and choose a date to complete the marriage.”
Wang Yangping was stunned.
Li Er, Li Er, how much do you want to marry your daughter?
You must force one for me!
However, Wang Yangping also knew that this time, he couldn't refuse.
He had no choice but to be the prince consort!
"This subject, Wang Yangping, thanks Your Majesty for your grace!”
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