In the throne room of the Imperial Palace, Shangguan Lin sat on the dragon throne and looked down at the ministers.
They had killed two batches of officials in succession, leaving the royal court somewhat empty.
However, with Zhang Liang's selection, a portion of the vacancies had already been filled.
However, the positions of Minister of War and Minister of Revenue were still vacant.
Li Si would be able to do one of the jobs after completing the extermination quest, and the other would depend on the system quest.
Shangguan Lin wanted to use the people summoned by the system for important positions such as the six ministers and the prime minister.
Firstly, they were absolutely loyal, and secondly, they were all rare talents in the world.
Just as the meeting was about to begin, an urgent report suddenly came from outside the throne room." Great victory! Great victory in Gan Province!"
"Your Majesty, Gan Province has achieved great victory. Marshal Wang Jian has defeated the Rui King's rebel army and has subdued the entire Gan Province.”
A soldier held up the news of victory and knelt in front of Shangguan Lin. His words were filled with excitement and his blood boiled.
When the officials heard this, they were all in an uproar. Then, their faces revealed joy and excitement.
"Hurry up and report the victory."
Wang Wen listened to the order and walked towards His Highness. He took the good news and handed it to Shangguan Lin.
Opening the report, Shangguan Lin's face lit up with joy.
"Hahahaha, good. General Wang Jian is indeed worthy of being the pillar country of our Heaven Enlightenment!”
Shangguan Lin waved his hand and passed the report to Wang Wen. He said loudly,""I'll let all my beloved ministers share the joy of this great victory!”
"Yes!"
Wang Wen opened the news and read it out word by word with a sharp voice.
All the officials listened attentively, not daring to make a sound to disturb Wang Wen.
Wang Jian's victory report was very organized and clear. The process was detailed. When the officials heard it, it was as if they had seen the battlefield scene with their own eyes.
In the good news, Wang Jian mainly mentioned seven things.
1. The Pingzhou General did not conspire with King Rui. The Pingzhou garrison fought bravely in this rebellion. Please reward them.
2. Generals Meng Tian and Meng Yi took advantage of the night to rob the camp and wipe out the Rui King's vanguard army. This is the first merit of quelling the rebellion.
3. The Tiger Might Army has lost more than 30,000 soldiers and has more than 20,000 heavily injured and disabled soldiers. Please give them compensation and take care of the disabled soldiers.
Fourth, Rui Wang was killed and more than 100,000 of his troops surrendered. He asked His Majesty how to deal with them.
5. Please reward the meritorious soldiers of the Tiger Might Army.
6. Ask for merit for Han Xin and Zhang Liang, who were responsible for transporting the grain.
Seventh, the rebel king Shangguan Rui's corpse was already on the way back.
(The assassination of Wei Zhuang and Xuan Jian was a top secret. Shangguan Lin had already said in his secret letter that this matter could not be revealed, so Wang Jian did not ask Wei Zhuang and Xuan Jian for credit.)）
A total of seven things were said. Those who should have asked for rewards had already asked for rewards, and those who asked for merit had also asked for merit. Wang Jian had only left out himself.
Of course, Shangguan Lin also understood what Wang Jian was thinking.
Now, he was already a first-grade pillar country general and was conferred the title of Marquis Wucheng.
This time, he had made great contributions in quelling the rebellion, so he should be rewarded.
However, what should the Emperor reward him with? His status was already very high. If he was rewarded again, he would be conferred the title of King.
Tianqi ancestors said that the opposite sex could not be granted the title of king.
If Wang Jian requested to be rewarded, then his merits would surpass his master's.
Wang Jian was a smart person. He had thought of this long ago, so he deliberately left out himself.
Only the Emperor could decide on his reward, and he had no say in it.
Shangguan Lin smiled to himself.
If it were any other general, Shangguan Lin would have taken this opportunity to force him to retreat and hand over his military power for retirement.
However, Wang Jian was summoned by the system and was absolutely loyal. Shangguan Lin was not afraid that he would command an army and respect himself.
Shangguan Lin looked around at the officials and asked softly,""Did you hear the good news?”
"Your Majesty, I understand.”
"Your Majesty, please reward the meritorious officials according to the old general's request.”
"Naturally."
Shangguan Lin nodded lightly." The soldiers have sacrificed their lives for the country. I naturally can't mistreat them.”
"Left Prime Minister, Right Prime Minister."
"Your subject is here."
"Regarding the reward, the two of you will take the lead and discuss with the cabinet.”
"Your humble subject obeys."
After that, Shangguan Lin continued," Wang Jian said that King Rui has a hundred thousand soldiers who have surrendered. How do you think I should deal with them?"”
"Your Majesty!"
A censor stepped forward and reported," The rebel army followed King Rui in rebellion. It is an unforgivable crime. I implore Your Majesty not to forgive them easily."”
"Although the law doesn't blame everyone, it doesn't include conspiracy and rebellion. If the crime of rebellion can be forgiven, wouldn't everyone follow suit in the future?”
"At that time, where would His Majesty's heavenly might be? Where is the Heaven Enlightenment Law?"
This censor was very radical, and his words were filled with killing intent.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone understood what he meant.
He wanted to kill these hundred thousand people.
"Your Majesty, I don't think it's appropriate."
Another censor stood up to object," These 100,000 people are also people of our Tianqi Kingdom. They might not have truly rebelled with Rui Wang, so how can we execute them all?”
"Now that they have surrendered, Your Majesty should give them a lighter punishment to show Your Majesty's benevolence and love for the people.”
"In this way, these 100,000 surrendered soldiers will definitely be grateful for Your Majesty's benevolence and will definitely be loyal to Your Majesty and serve you with their lives.”
The two imperial censors spoke with conviction. Their words made sense.
One is in charge of killing, the other is in charge of pardoning.
The officials in the hall discussed in low voices. There were people who supported both statements.
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