Outside the capital,
An army of thousands of soldiers stopped ten miles outside the capital.
An internal supervisor smiled at the leader and said,
"General Niu, His Majesty has an edict to invite you and all the meritorious officials into the court for an audience.”
"Apart from the personal guards, the rest of the soldiers will go to the Lantian camp to rest for a while.”
The leader of the generals was the Defender Duke's Public House's second-class uncle, Niu Jizong!
Niu Jizong laughed loudly at the internal supervisor and said,
"Don't worry, I, Old Bull, know the rules. Let's enter the city now!”
"I haven't been back for three years. I wonder if my youngest son recognizes me! Hahaha!"
He turned around and instructed the deputy general to lead the troops to the Lantian camp.
He brought several young generals and over a hundred personal guards.
He followed the internal supervisor into the city.
Jia Cong, who was following behind, looked at the approaching capital.
The uneasiness in his heart became more and more serious.
He was a transmigrator who had transmigrated from Earth.
It had been three years since he had transmigrated.
When he first arrived in this world,
He realized that this body was already at the border.
He would be a small lieutenant under Niu Jizong.
Jia Cong was only twelve years old at that time!
A few days after arriving at Jiubian, he caught a cold.
This gave him the opportunity to transmigrate and occupy the body.
"Brother Cong? Brother Cong? What are you thinking? I've called you a few times!"
Jia Cong turned around.
It was the second son of the Duke of Xiu Country, Hou Lian!
There were four dukes and twelve marquises in the current Qian Dynasty.
In addition, the two dukes and more than ten marquises conferred by the Retired Emperor were Yuanping's merits.
The two sides were like fire and water, and neither of them took a fancy to the other.
This State Duke Xiu was one of the eight dukes who had contributed to the founding of the country.
The four eight dukes and twelve marquises advanced and retreated together.
"What's wrong? Monkey face?"
"Damn it! If you dare call me monkey face again, I'll smash your dog head!”
"Niu Qing, don't you think Monkey Face looks like a monkey?”
Niu Qing laughed out loud, and the other youths around him also laughed.
These are the founding lineages.
There were legitimate sons and illegitimate sons.
They were all sent to the Nine Border Garrison by their families in order to regain their glory.
Only Jia Cong was not…
It has been less than ten years since the emperor ascended the throne.
Three years ago, the Xiongnu rebelled in the northwest.
At that time, Jia Cong was sent over by Jia She with an excuse…
"Brother Cong, you made the greatest contribution this time. You killed the Banner Lord of the True White Banner and used a trick to kill many of the elites of the other three banners.”
"This time, he might even be conferred the title of Viscount! If His Majesty was happy, he might even be conferred the title of a first-class viscount!”
The surrounding youths also joined in the jeering.
Jia Cong shook his head and said,
"How can it be so easy to get a noble title? Besides, we haven't completed our mission this time.”
"According to tradition, families like us are conferred the title of baron after three years of guarding the border, viscount after five years, third-class earl after seven years, and first-class earl after ten years.”
"This time, Uncle Niu can get a first rank uncle. If he can win the favor of His Majesty, he might even get a second or third rank marquis.”
"I'm already content to be able to become a first class baron. After all, the war isn't that big.”
The merits of the Great Qian Dynasty were divided into two types: relatives and clan relatives.
The five ranks of nobility were duke, marquis, uncle, son and male.
Clansmen relied on the influence of their ancestors and did not have any merit to inherit the title.
For example, although the Rongguo Manor and Ningguo Manor had the title of Duke,
But in fact, Jia Zhen and Jia She, who were in charge of the family, were both clansmen with noble titles.
Even if they didn't want to go to the nine borders,
It could also ensure that the Jia family enjoyed five generations of wealth!
From the First General to the Fifth General,
It's just that it's expensive,
However, he did not have any real power. Going to court was just an addition…
However, as long as they were willing to send the children of the main family to guard the border,
Even if he didn't make any military achievements,
Just by enduring for a few years, he could restore his noble title!
Even the lowest Baron could extend the life of the family!
Unfortunately, although there were no major wars on the nine sides, small wars continued.
All these years, no family has had many children.
He didn't dare to keep adding more into the flesh and blood millstone.
Niu Qing thought of the situation in Ning Rong's residence.
He sighed and said,
"Brother Cong, although you're the youngest among these brothers, you're skilled in both literature and martial arts.”
"Today, I'm going to give you a big warning. No matter how much hatred you have for uncle, you must not show it.”
"Everyone knows what the situation of the Jia family and the two mansions has been like these years.”
"Back then, when they pushed you out, they probably didn't think that you would be able to leave alive. They were just giving His Majesty face.”
"Now that you've returned alive, you've made a great contribution. However, one must not be arrogant. One must know that in this world, the Confucians were still the rulers of the country, and they ruled the country with filial piety!”
A few youths at the side also advised,
When Jia Cong was pushed out and sent to the nine sides,
In fact, it was to send him to his death.
Not to mention the Jia family, even the other founding meritorious families were the same.
A bastard's life was worse than a servant's!
Of course, it would be best if he could make use of the waste!
Four princes, eight princes, twelve marquises,
Except for the four princely mansions, which did not need to go out to guard the border,
The remaining 20.
Those who had legitimate sons had the ambition to restore the glory of their ancestors.
Just like the Niu family, Xie family, Hou family
There were also those who did not care after sending out their illegitimate children.
They were all doing a face project. It didn't matter if they died or not.
For example, Jia Cong and the other 16 clans…
Jia Cong couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"No wonder the Jia clan fell into ruin so early. The other clans don't seem to be any better.”
"They are all blinded by prosperity and enjoyment. Jia She, Jia Zhen, ha!”
"Oh right, it seems that this autumn, Qin Keqing and Lin Ruhai will both die."
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