Logically speaking, Li Xin, the young master of Marquis Calm Sea's estate, had made great contributions in the north and was promoted to the position of commandant in a short period of time, leading an army.
Coupled with his solid military achievements, under proper nurturing, he would definitely become another military leader who had contributed to the founding of the country in the future.
In the past, Emperor Jing Hong had suppressed the founding nobility, but now he had already used the Art of Balance.
It was definitely a good thing for the founding fathers to have one more battle general.
Why aren't these dukes moving?
Some people in the imperial court looked enlightened, while others lowered their heads in deep thought.
On the dragon table, Emperor Jing Hong looked at the quarreling ministers below and gradually revealed an impatient expression.
"Silence!"
The eunuch beside him saw the Emperor's impatient expression and immediately stood up. He sternly berated loudly and maintained the etiquette in the hall.
As soon as he finished speaking, the ministers who were arguing stopped.
"What you say makes sense. However, we must reward those who have made contributions. This is the foundation of our Great Gan's military strength. I had previously issued an edict ordering each noble residence to send a son to guard the border.”
"As long as the various Manors are capable, they can be promoted.”
"Our Great Gan is at its peak, but there are many villains. It is our Great Gan's fortune to have these talented young people.”
"Pass down the decree. Commandant Li Xin is brave and loyal. He is specially awarded the title of Commandant of Cavalry.”
Emperor Jing Hong's words ended the debate in the court.
Not only did he acknowledge Li Xin's promotion, but he also gave him the rank of a Fifth Grade Cavalry Commandant.
It could not be said that the emperor's grace was vast.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Hearing that the Emperor had come to a conclusion, the generals all bowed and shouted.
The civil officials also followed closely behind and shouted," Sacred!"
"Retreat!"
"We respectfully send you off, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Jing Hong left the main hall, and the princes and ministers who had already known the situation left the palace.
On the way, the eunuchs waiting outside the hall passed on the orders of several members of the Military and Political Pavilion and the ministers of the six ministries to the Hall of Martial Valor for a meeting.
…….
In the Eastern Palace, Xuanyuan Ming, the Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, returned to the palace. He entered the main hall with the retinue of eunuchs and guards.
The Eastern Palace scholar, the Crown Prince's advisor, Gu Shang, stood up and bowed.
"Forget it. All of you can leave." Xuanyuan Ming waved his hand, gesturing for Gu Shang to get up. He then chased away the other eunuchs, palace maids, and imperial guards.
Only Xuanyuan Ming and Gu Shang were left in the hall.
"Mr. Gu, then Li Xin…" Xuanyuan Ming said impatiently as soon as he sat down.
"Your Highness." Gu Shang shook her head. Just as the Crown Prince was about to speak, he saw a group of people enter from the side of the hall. It was the Crown Princess Consort and the others.
"Your Highness is back." After bowing, the Crown Princess said.
"Hmm, are you feeling better today?”Seeing his wife walk over, the Crown Prince hurriedly stood up and went up to her, reaching out to support her.
Looking at the crown prince consort's bulging belly, she was obviously pregnant.
"It's fine." The Crown Princess smiled and glanced at Gu Shang, who was bowing. She then turned to Xuanyuan Ming and said,""Your Highness, these few days, ChenQie would like to call a few noble families 'Furens into the palace to chat and relieve boredom, is that possible?”
"Of course, you can do whatever you want.”Xuanyuan Ming smiled.
"In that case, I'll go back first."
"Alright, you go back first. I'll come to see you later.”Xuanyuan Ming said.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. It's more important to get down to business. ChenQie will pay attention.”After the Crown Princess finished speaking, she left again.
Seeing the crown prince consort leave with her men, Gu Shang bowed to the end and said to Xuanyuan Ming,""Congratulations, Your Highness. It is truly a blessing to have a virtuous wife like the Crown Princess.”
"Hahaha, Yun 'er is indeed very understanding. Please take a seat, sir. Let's talk about Li Xin.”Xuanyuan Ming was obviously very satisfied with the Crown Princess Consort.
Then, the two of them sat down. Gu Shang paused for a moment and said,"Your Highness, Li Xin's reputation wasn't that great before, but he was secretly cultivating hard.”
"And the reason why it was so quiet before is very likely related to the rules of Marquis Seaside's estate.”
"Although he is the son of his wife Liu, he is still not a legitimate son. Marquis Yanhai's son, Li Hun, has already established himself in the Yanhai Army and will definitely inherit the title in the future.”
"That's why I didn't have the chance to do so before.”
"And this time, the northern border garrison gave him a chance to explode. In the future, when he returned from the Northern Territory, he might become a general in the military.”
"Thus, this subordinate believes that this person can be won over.”
"But Marquis Sea has always maintained a neutral position and has control over a hundred thousand soldiers of the Yan Sea Army. They are powerful and might not agree to my good intentions.”Xuanyuan Ming voiced his doubts after hearing this.
"Your Highness, the Marquis Seaside Residence is like this, but Li Xin will definitely be divided in a few years. At that time, he would be him, and Marquis Calm Sea Manor would be Marquis Calm Sea Manor.”
Xuanyuan Ming's eyes lit up.
Indeed, after Li Xin was separated, his relationship with Marquis Seaside's estate would naturally be unbreakable. But at the same time, he had no other help.
After all, after the establishment of the Marquisdom, they had been guarding the southern border. They didn't think about anything else, and they wouldn't participate in the fight for the throne or support any side.
Even now, when the situation was clear, the Marquisate of Peaceful Sea still didn't express their support and only did their own thing.
Moreover, they had always been developing the direct descendants of the main faction. The children of concubines had to either join the Yan Navy or rely on themselves to advance. It was almost impossible for them to obtain the support of the Marquis's Residence.
Since Li Xin had the ambition to improve, he was a breakthrough.
"However, Your Highness, we can't be too hasty. After all, he was healthy and strong. And Marquis Calm Sea's residence ultimately held the military power.”
"This subordinate suggests that we can first show kindness and cut back on our friendship.”
"I understand what you mean." Xuanyuan Ming understood Gu Shang's words.
He was already the Crown Prince. As long as he didn't commit any major mistakes or rebel, the future throne would definitely be his.
And now, some of his actions were just to protect himself.
The other brothers didn't stop, and they kept making small movements. If he didn't do anything and didn't have anyone to support him, it would definitely not work.
The current generation definitely knew about their competition, but they didn't stop it.
The struggle for the throne had always been like this. In order to choose the most suitable emperor, as long as it was not too excessive, no one would say anything about such a battle in the open and in the dark.
The residences of Prince Yu, Prince An, Prince Ning, and Prince Jing, who had already become governors, were also bustling with activity.
The center of their conversation was Li Xin.
The reason why they targeted Li Xin was not only because he had made many contributions in a short period of time and had been promoted several times, but also because he was backed by Marquis Calm Sea, the family of the military marquis.
Their thoughts were very simple.
After roping in Li Xin, even if the Marquis Seaside Residence didn't express their support on the surface, as long as they gave their only two sons some other support, wouldn't that be giving them support?
Of course, the premise was that Li Xin was sensible and could agree to his recruitment.
……
Li Xin, who was far away from Border Town, didn't know that because his performance was too outstanding, many people were thinking about him.
In the camp commandant's tent, a soldier entered and saluted Li Xin, but he didn't say a word.
"Hmm?" Li Xin looked up.
Instinctively, he activated his Eye of Truth.
"Liu Qi, peak internal force, Loyalty 99 (False), Potential Growth Value 60.”
This was his father's people?
"Who are you?" Li Xin asked.”
"This subordinate Liu Qi greets Young Master."
"You were sent by father?" Hearing the other party's address, Li Xin also asked.
"That's right. This subordinate is under the lord's orders to deliver the cultivation technique to young master.”
"Which one?" Li Xin asked without any emotion.
"Ocean Tide Technique!" Liu Qi replied.
“……..”Li Xin was silent, and a smile finally appeared on his face.
The Ocean Tide Technique was the highest-grade cultivation technique in Marquis Seaside Residence. Li Xin was happy that his father could bestow this technique on him.
At least, he was in his father's heart.
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