When the capital heard the news of the army returning to the court, all the officials rushed to Yongding Gate to welcome the victorious return of the emperor's army.
Even the commoners spontaneously organized themselves to welcome him at the city gate. Many commoners prostrated at the gate just to see the emperor of Ming Dynasty.
This time, Zhu Qizhen had established supreme prestige in the imperial court by taking back the lost land of Juyong Pass.
In the hearts of the people, he had become a wise king that everyone loved.
For the sake of national justice, he personally led the army. The image of such a wise and majestic monarch had long been imprinted in everyone's hearts.
The prestige of an emperor was fully displayed!
"The emperor's army has returned!"
"The Great Ming Army is back!"
"Look! The child riding at the front is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.”
The commoners crowded around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Ming Emperor. However, the soldiers guarding the city ordered the commoners to kneel down and berate him with all their might!
"Make way! Let the Great Ming Army enter the city!"
Zhu Qizhen could see the commoners crowding around from afar.
When he heard the soldiers shouting at the civilians, his brows furrowed.
The people were the foundation of the country!
If the brutality of these soldiers caused him to lose the image of a wise ruler in the hearts of the people, the gains would not make up for the losses!
When the Ferghana Horses from Zhuqi Town arrived at Yongding Gate, they suddenly dismounted.
Zhao Yun hurriedly came over to support Zhu Qizhen.
Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, and his 9-year-old body slowly walked into the crowd of civilians and pushed away the soldiers who were expelling the civilians.
"Today is the day the Ming army returns in triumph. The commoners in the city came to congratulate them. It was fine if you didn't welcome them, but you even scolded them sternly?”
The soldier who was chasing the people away immediately trembled and knelt on the ground. He said with a trembling voice,"This humble servant knows his crime, please show mercy to the emperor!”
"Today is the day my army returns victorious. I won't punish you, but this won't happen again.”
"Thank you, Emperor! Thank you for sparing my life, emperor."
Zhu Qizhen bowed to the commoners and said,"I personally returned from the expedition. It is my fortune to be welcomed by the commoners.”
Zhu Qizhen's bow frightened the commoners out of their wits, and they hurriedly knelt on the ground.
"The emperor's benevolence and righteousness, we commoners can't accept it!”
Among the commoners, there was a little girl named Tan Yunxian. She was pretty and pretty. She looked at the nine-year-old emperor from afar and was in a daze...
This was the current ruler of their Ming Dynasty? With such benevolence and righteousness, he would definitely be loved by the people in the future.
She also secretly made up her mind to enter the Forbidden City and become a famous doctor!
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In the Imperial Palace, the officials had come to welcome the Emperor.
Even Sun Ruowei stood at the gate of the Imperial City to welcome him.
When she saw Zhu Qizhen return safely, she couldn't help but feel a sense of joy.
If it wasn't for the fact that there were so many people around, Sun Ruowei really wanted to hold her son who had returned victorious in her arms tightly.
"We welcome the Emperor's triumphant return! Your Majesty is wise and mighty!"
"We welcome the Emperor's triumphant return! Your Majesty is wise and mighty!"
"We welcome the Emperor's triumphant return! Your Majesty is wise and mighty!"
In the Imperial City, the ministers 'voices of worship rose and fell.
Zhu Qizhen led the soldiers back to the Imperial Palace.
In the main hall, Zhu Qizhen had already changed into his dragon robe and sat on his dragon throne, looking down at the ministers.
"It was all thanks to the generals that we managed to recover Juyong Pass. Now that we have won, I want to reward the three armies and promote the ministers.”
The ministers immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed." Your Majesty is mighty!!!"
"Huo Qubing."
"Your subject is here."
"You broke the Wala Army's retreat with a surprise attack of eight hundred li, and you are the greatest contributor to this battle. I hereby grant you the title of General Zhao Yong and the post of Governor of the Five Armies.”
Huo Qubing quickly knelt on the ground and said excitedly,"Thank you, Lord!"
"Yu Qian."
"Your subject is here."
"When I personally led the army, you managed the country well and won a great victory in the defense of the capital. I promote you to Minister of War and assist in the cabinet.”
Yu Qian's body trembled, and she immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed."Thank you, Lord! Long live our emperor!"
"Zhao Yun."
"Your subject is here."
"When I went into battle to kill the enemy, you were always on the battlefield to protect me. I promote you to Commander of the Brocade Guard.”
"Thank you."
"Where's Shi Heng? I heard that he had the courage of a tiger or a wolf. He relied on 800 cavalry to raid the enemy camp and kill them. Is there such a thing?"
"Your Majesty, he's waiting outside the hall right now." Yu Qian smiled.”
"Summon him in."
Shi Heng was clad in armor. Hearing that the Emperor had summoned him, he hurriedly entered the main hall.
He looked like a strong and stocky man. When he arrived in the hall, he immediately knelt down."This humble servant Shi Heng greets the Emperor."
"Shi Heng, zhen has heard about your heroic deeds from Yu Qian. What reward do you want?"
Shi Heng looked burly on the outside, but he was filled with ambition.
He raised his head and smiled." I'm a boor. I just want to lead an army to war. Give me a few thousand soldiers and I'll be able to go into battle and kill the enemy."”
"Hahahahaha…"
The laughter of the officials rang out in the court.
Zhu Qizhen was also amused, saying to Shi Heng,"Don't you want to be a general or something?”
"Of course I do. However…I know my own limits. I can't be as brave as General Huo, so I don't think too much about it.”
"Hahahahaha…"
The officials in the court laughed even more happily.
Shi Heng had a straightforward personality and spoke bluntly in court. He was very much like Yu Qian when she was young, which was why he was valued by her.
"Then I'll make you a Tiger Cavalry Lieutenant and let you lead the Tiger Legion Battalion.”
Tiger Battalion?
Since when did such a military camp exist?
The Great Ming Empire had a total of three battalions, the Five Battalions, the Three Thousand Battalions, and the Divine Arms Battalions.
Zhu Qizhen saw the confusion of the officials and explained,""The Tiger Troop Battalion was specially set up by me when I went to Juyong Pass. The Tiger Troop Battalion was used to ambush the enemy or raid their main camp. From now on, Shi Heng will be the commander."
Shi Heng was extremely excited and quickly knelt on the ground, saying,"Many thanks, Your Majesty! Long live my emperor!”
The ministers all bowed in the court, their voices resounding throughout the hall.
"Long live our emperor!"
"Long live our emperor!"
"Long live our emperor!"
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