Since ancient times, there was a saying that the world could be ruled immediately, but it could not be ruled immediately.
Although Second Emperor Li was also a successful commander, he had to admit this.
Duan Peng also admitted this, so it was acceptable for scholars like Kong Yingda to enjoy superior treatment when they issued policies to govern the country.
However, the only thing he couldn't accept was that they were insulting the honor of martial artists.
The honor that he had exchanged his life for could not be violated at all. No one could.
"Everything has to be real.”Kong Yingda insisted," Anyway, I don't believe it. 600 people wiping out more than 8,000 rebel soldiers. It's simply a fantasy. Even the Divine Soldiers and Divine Generals can't do it."”
"Lord Kong, don't keep saying whether you believe it or not.”Li Ji suddenly stood up and said," Why don't you let Lieutenant Duan explain the course of the battle clearly? We have so many old generals here. We can still tell whether it's true or not."”
In the era of Emperor Li Er, martial artists still had some status. Moreover, Li Ji was a fair person. Kong Yingda was still trustworthy, so she nodded in agreement.
Immediately, Duan Peng recounted the process of the Battle of Cangzhou. Everyone fell into deep thought. Some did not understand, some understood but could not believe it.
"Commandant Duan, although what you said is reasonable, it's still hard to believe.”"Do you have any other evidence?" Li Ji smiled bitterly.”
"Of course there is." Duan Peng glanced at Kong Yingda and said with a cold smile,""We have long been on guard against people framing loyal officials and slandering our achievements, so we have already blocked off the enemy's ears to keep track of them. Great General Cheng allowed us to come back together. Other than this physical evidence, the leader of the rebel army, the Ming Cult's Big Boss Dou Ying, who was detained outside, could be considered as a witness. He could be called in to confront him.”
"Immediately order people to bring the thief leader Dou Ying to the palace.”"Also, go to the Embroidered Guard Camp and ask them to send me the evidence." Second Emperor Li hurriedly instructed.”
In the beginning, Li Shimin didn't believe that a war could be fought like this, but Duan Peng's words were reasonable. Now that there was evidence, Li Er had to face it seriously.
And if such an army really existed, Duan Peng would have to be put in an important position. Perhaps the humiliation that the Eastern Turks had brought upon the Great Tang would depend on this young man.
Eunuch Chang Tu received the order and went to do it. The officials and ministers of Dew Palace fell silent. Kong Yingda was especially embarrassed. He was beginning to believe what Duan Peng said was true.
He secretly regretted that he shouldn't have stolen the limelight. In the end, he made such a joke. After being scolded, he was even laughed at. He even had the heart to die from controlling his puppet.
Dou Ying was brought into the Dew Palace, and he stood there without kneeling, glaring at Li Shiming with rage.
Although Li Er felt that something was wrong, he did not say much. Instead, he directly asked about the situation of the Battle of Cangzhou.
At the mention of the Battle of Cangzhou, Dou Ying's expression immediately changed. This was the greatest defeat he had ever encountered in his life. He had lost to Duan Peng in martial arts, and his army of nearly ten thousand people had also lost to the Embroidered Guard Camp of only six hundred people.
"I, Dou Ying, was completely annihilated by six hundred people and was even captured alive by Duan Peng. Knowing that I can't live, why do you need to use this kind of thing to insult me again?”Dou Ying's words shocked everyone present.
It was all true. Dou Ying's eyes were sincere and did not look like he was lying at all. But how could this be? How could there be such a result?
Just as some people were still in disbelief, Chang Tu returned. Second Emperor Li immediately asked him to bring the evidence in.
More than a hundred Imperial Army soldiers were carrying dozens of sacks, and they were frowning because of the stench.
"Open it!" "I want to verify it myself," Li Er said excitedly.”
The sacks were opened one by one, and a nauseating smell spread out. Li Er Emperor personally went up to check and was very excited. As if he did not smell anything, he laughed loudly.
"Haha, our Great Tang has gained yet another ferocious army.”Li Er turned to look at Duan Peng and said with satisfaction,""Commandant Duan is indeed a genius in the barracks. With such a great victory in the Battle of Cangzhou, if we don't reward them, we'll be letting down the soldiers who died!”
At that moment, with Second Emperor Li's golden mouth, Duan Peng went from a rank eight officer to a rank five general, rising several ranks in an instant.
Originally, Second Emperor Li still wanted to be a higher official, but he was afraid of flattering Duan Peng and ruining his future.
However, he felt that it was too light last time, so he added Duan Peng as Pengyuan County, with 500 households of food city.
Not only was Second Emperor Li generous to Duan Peng, he was also generous to the other soldiers of the Embroidered Guard Camp. This time, that group of silkpants all had the status of an Eighth Rank official, and Cheng Chumo, who had been designated as the chief contributor, was even conferred the title of Sixth Rank Zhenwei Lieutenant.
Although the official position was not big, Cheng Chumo had indeed exchanged his life for it.
As for the generals, they were all given a year's worth of salary, and the five generals who died were given a lavish burial and generous compensation.
Duan Peng and the Embroidered Guards Battalion were the biggest winners this time. Duan Peng had no choice but to thank the heavens for their kindness and Li Shiming's reward.
After the morning court session ended, Duan Peng walked to the Dew Hall under the escort of a group of generals, but was stopped by Kong Yingda.
"Headmaster!" Kong Yingda bowed respectfully to Duan Peng and said respectfully,""Just now, the Headmaster taught me that I was ignorant and offended the Headmaster. I insulted the warriors who sacrificed their lives for the country.”
Duan Peng was just unhappy in his heart just now and deliberately provoked Kong Yingda like that. He really didn't expect that it would turn into reality.
"Lord Kong, you don't have to do this." Duan Peng smiled bitterly and said," I also apologize for my rudeness just now. I didn't mean to target you. It's just that armed personnel fight for the country and deserve respect." In the way of governing a country, civil officials were in charge of political affairs, and generals were in charge of war. Neither could be missing. The grudge between us is written off. In the future, we still have to hit people and give them more pointers.”
After Duan Peng finished speaking, he left with the group of generals.
Kong Yingda's old face flushed red. He suddenly felt that he had been living in a dog's stomach for so long. He was not as sensible as Duan Peng, a young man. From now on, Duan Peng really treated him as his teacher. Duan Peng did not know whether to laugh or cry. He regretted provoking this stubborn old man in the first place and having an old disciple.
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