"In your opinion, what kind of reward should we give?”
Li Shi Min pondered for a moment.
He didn't have an answer in his heart, so he asked.
"The merit of destroying a country is unparalleled. As for Li Jing, he should be given the title of Duke of Wei, 3,000 taels of gold, 200,000 mu of land, a luxurious house, and granted the title of Minister of War to command the three armies.”
Chu Qiu said firmly,"
"The meritorious soldiers who conquered the Tubo were all appreciated based on their merits.”
"Duke of the State and Minister of War?" Li Shimin asked.”
" Your Majesty's Dragon Followers, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Zhijie, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others," Chu Qiu said solemnly." They have already obtained the title of Duke of the State of Zheng. Even Wei Zheng, who has submitted to the Hidden Crown Prince's Residence, has also obtained the title of Duke of the State of Zheng.”
"Only Li Jing, who has more military merits than them, has not been conferred the title of Duke. This inevitably makes people feel that His Majesty is too stingy.”
"This also makes Li Jing feel that he is inferior to these people.”
"May I ask, how can I arouse Li Jing's passion and fighting spirit to be loyal to His Majesty and serve his country?”
Li Shi Min fell into deep thought.
Chu Qiu continued,"
"Li Jing will be conferred the title of Duke of the State of Wei, and he will be on equal footing with His Majesty's Dragon Follower. This will be enough to eliminate all misunderstandings in the outside world and make Li Jing devote himself to His Majesty.”
"As for making him Minister of War, it is to maximize his military talent.”
"This is my suggestion."
"However, in the end, we still need Your Majesty to make a decision.”
……
In history, Li Jing had been conferred the title of Duke of Wei State, and his official position was the Minister of War.
But now, Li Jing had yet to obtain a title.
He only had military positions and no official positions in court.
Chu Qiu judged that Li Shi Min would not reject him.
Once Li Jing gained power, he would lead the army.
Chu Qiu had used her own methods to recruit Li Jing under her command.
This was also considered as him completely controlling the military power of the court.
Taking back Li Jing was one of the more important parts of Chu Qiu's plan.
He already had a way to make Li Jing submit to him and swear loyalty to him.
Now, Chu Qiu was doing it step by step.
As expected, Chu Qiuzhi was right.
After Li Shi Min heard Chu Qiu's words, he pondered for a while.
"Hahahaha!"
Li Shi Min finally burst out laughing and said,
"In the past, I conquered more than half of the Great Tang, and my achievements shocked the sovereign.”
"Retired Emperor made an exception for me and created a title for me--”
"Now, is my breadth of mind and boldness inferior to that old fart?？”
Li Shi Min said loudly,
"Chu Qing's words make sense."
"Although Li Jing is powerful and has made great contributions, he has not reached the point where I need to be afraid of him. I have always been humble and accepted advice.”
"Chu Qing's words have enlightened the person in the dream.”
"I am the ruler, and he is the subject."
"If the ruler wants me to die, I have no choice but to die. Why should I be afraid of him?？”
Li Shi Min finally said,
"With regards to Li Jing's rewards, as Minister Chu has said, you must encourage Li Jing on behalf of Us, telling him to continue working hard and make another great contribution to the Great Tang!”
Chu Qiu smiled brightly in her heart.
He thought to himself, Li Shimin, who was revered as the "One Emperor of the Ages" by later generations and whose ability was comparable to Qin Shihuang, was only so-so.
When Li Jing takes control of the military, I will take him back, and your position will be in danger.
However, Chu Qiu's expression was extremely solemn as he said,"
"Your Majesty is wise.”
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