The next morning, the sun had yet to rise.
The majestic Chang 'an Imperial Palace was looming in the darkness before dawn.
Lu Bei, who had a cold expression on his face, appeared outside the palace gate in a refined white robe.
No matter who saw that tall, slender, and elegant figure, they could not help but exclaim in admiration. What a graceful young talent!
He followed Li Jing, who was dressed in a short robe, and entered the magnificent meeting hall for the first time.
This was the seat of the highest authority in the Great Tang, spacious and luxurious.
The floor made of white marble was sparkling.
The dragon throne on the high platform reflected a solemn golden light under the sunlight.
Everything looked solemn.
All around them were officials dressed in purple robes and jade belts.
Lu Bei, who was dressed like a young master, was particularly eye-catching here.
He was the new top scorer, but he had not been assigned an official position, so he naturally could not be an official.
However, no one dared to underestimate him.
After all, with his achievements, it would be easy for him to wear a purple robe after this morning court session!
However, Lu Bei felt a special gaze on him.
He turned his head and saw a man in his thirties with a refined temperament staring straight at him.
His face was filled with disdain and hostility.
Clearly, this was Zhangsun Wuji.
Lu Bei directly hit the back of his head.
"This is the kid who killed Jie Li Khan that day?”
"At such a young age, you dare to lead three thousand soldiers to fight against an enemy a hundred times stronger. How bold!”
"Hehe, it's good to be young!"
The ministers looked at Lu Bei's figure that stood still like a javelin and secretly discussed.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Chief Eunuch Wang De's voice interrupted the discussion of the officials.
Everyone subconsciously stood up straight and looked down.
Li Shi Min, who was dressed in a dragon robe, appeared.
With a domineering aura, he slowly walked up the stairs that reflected the holy light and sat on the dragon throne.
Then, as if he was inspecting, he slowly swept his gaze across the civil and military officials standing on both sides.
It even stopped on Lu Bei's face for a moment.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The civil and military officials on both sides bowed.
A loud and orderly voice resounded throughout the hall.
"Everyone, rise!"
Li Shiming, who had a solemn expression on his face, raised his hands to support the two.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The ministers thanked him and completed the ceremony in a solemn and solemn atmosphere.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
Du Ruhui, who had a serious expression on his face, stepped forward and cupped his hands at Li Shiming.
"Why is Minister Du reporting?"
Li Shi Min's dignified voice came from the throne.
" Your Majesty, according to the investigation of the Ministry of War…"
"Lu Bei from Chang 'an. When the Turks invaded, he guarded Fanyang and cooperated with General Cheng Yaojin to defeat 100,000 enemies and beheaded 34,000.”
"Killed the number one Turkic general, Ashide. Killed the enemy marshal, the pillar general of the Turkic Khaganate, Shi Mo.”
"Rescue Jingyang, kill 3,000 enemies and save 50,000 civilians.”
"Help Wei River and kill the enemy general Jie Li Khan!”
"With such great merit, I believe that you should be conferred the title of Marquis!”
Du Ruhui's voice echoed throughout the hall.
The ministers instantly recalled the scene two days ago when Lu Bei had led three thousand cavalry out of nowhere and charged straight at the Turkic army of three hundred thousand.
Their eyes could not help but burn.
"Your Majesty, I agree! Fortunately, Lu Bei killed Jie Li Khan in time and saved Chang 'an. Otherwise, our Great Tang would have been in danger!”
Fang Xuanling, who was dressed in a purple official robe, also stood out to support the proposal.
"Yeah, it's all thanks to Lu Bei!"
"Otherwise, this matter wouldn't have been easy to resolve. The Turks actually managed to attack us!”
The ministers nodded.
Putting Fan Yang aside, just killing the Jie Li Khan and dealing a heavy blow to the Turkic Khaganate was a great merit.
After all, the Turks had been the hegemon of the north since the end of the Sui Dynasty. They had always been like a sharp blade hanging over the heads of the people of the Central Plains.
When they were in power, even Li Yuan had to bow down to them.
Lu Bei had killed Jie Li Khan, and the influence he had created could be said to have shocked the world!
"I agree!"
"I also agree!"
Voices of agreement sounded one after another.
In the entire hall, except for Li Jing, who couldn't speak, more than half of the civil and military officials agreed.
Immediately, the hall was filled with people who agreed!
"Yes, that's right. I also think that Lu Bei's contribution should be made a marquis!”
"Li Jing, your family has found a good son-in-law who is skilled in both martial arts and martial arts. It is a blessing for your family, the Tang Empire, and the people of the world.”
Li Shi Min saw that the officials didn't seem to have any objections, and his face lit up.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty.”
Li Jing stood out and cupped his hands in a humble manner.
"Since all of you have no objections, then, Minister Du, announce the decree!”
Li Shi Min's voice carried an unquestionable domineering air as he ordered.
"This subject will obey!"
Du Ruhui looked at Lu Bei with admiration and then took out an imperial edict.
" His Majesty has decreed that Lu Bei of Chang 'an is loyal, brave, filial, and for the country and the people…"
"General of Destiny, Marquis of Chang An! One manor, ten thousand taels of gold, a hundred acres of fertile land, thirty maids…"
Du Ruhui's voice was sonorous and powerful.
Zhangsun Wuji, who was beside him, was expressionless, but deep in his heart, he was furious!
His gaze as he looked at Lu Bei became colder and colder.
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