After the foreplay, it was time for serious business.
The rewards for ordinary soldiers and generals were based on the standards of the free army. They could be promoted and rewarded according to the regulations.
However, there were only three questions that needed to be discussed.
The one leading them was naturally the reward from Qi Lun, the Marquis of Northern Battlefront.
Then, it was the matter of the rewards and appointments of the children of the noble families.
Finally, it was the reward for Marquis Yanhai's son, Cavalry Commandant Li Xin.
Especially Li Xin.
In this Youzhou war, his previous military exploits were honored, and he was granted a rank of five, the position of commandant.
But then, there was the battle at Bowang Slope, where he led his troops to wipe out nearly ten thousand enemies and killed several barbarian generals below the rank of captain. Later, in the Battle of Border Town, he killed several major generals, Buludu, the brave general of the Iron Wolf Tribe, and Zong Lu, one of the marshals under the Khan of the Iron Wolf Tribe.
The number of beheaded soldiers was even more insane. As it was impossible to verify the number of beheaded soldiers, they could only use the words " above 3,000 beheaded soldiers " as a record.
If all of these were really rewarded according to military merits…
At the very least, he had to be a general of a guard. It would not be too much to be a third-grade general even if he surpassed the fourth-grade.
Moreover, he had to be given a noble title, at least a viscount.
It couldn't be too low, or else the army wouldn't be convinced and would be disappointed.
After reading the report, all the officials fell silent. No one spoke first.
Even the three ministers of the Military and Political Cabinet did not say anything.
Looking at the reactions of the officials below, Xuanyuan Wengao smiled slightly and said,""The Marquis of Northern Battlefront has made great contributions. He has granted his son the title of a third-class viscount, five thousand taels of red gold, three boxes of precious medicine, and a high-grade mystic cultivation technique.”
"The rest of the meritorious sons and daughters will be rewarded according to their circumstances. They can also be transferred back to the Divine Capital and demoted by one rank!”
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Hearing Emperor Jing Hong directly set two questions, the twelve ministers below spoke without any intention of opposing.
"Then next, let's discuss the reward for the son of Marquis Yanhai, Cavalry Commandant Li Xin.”
Hearing Emperor Jing Hong's words, the ministers looked at each other.
After a moment of silence, the Minister of War stood up and bowed."Your Majesty, according to the law, Cavalry Commandant Li Xin's military merits, if verified correctly, can be a rank 4 Guard General and lead a Guard. In addition, he had to be rewarded with a noble title of at least third-grade son, not to mention the rest.”
the Minister of War said.
However, what he said was equivalent to not saying anything. He only explained it according to the military law.
However, even if he only explained, he still spoke.
Moreover, he was talking about the lowest reward.
"Your Majesty, this old minister thinks that this is inappropriate." After the Minister of War finished speaking, Duke of Wei Qin Shiyi stood up.
"Li Xin is only fifteen years old, but he is worried about national affairs. He has charged into the battlefield and killed many generals, making countless contributions. With a little nurturing, he could become a general who could rule over a region.”
"Thus, this old minister believes that the reward for Li Xin this time should not be too heavy and should consider his age. However, it shouldn't be too light."
"Old fox."
After Qin Shiyi finished speaking, everyone cursed in their hearts.
The others also listened to the old man's words.
In the end, saying it was equivalent to saying nothing.
Oh, it wasn't that he didn't say anything. At least he said Li Xin's achievements and praised him. In terms of attitude, he asked Emperor Jing Hong to reward him heavily, not the lowest level reward.
" Your Majesty, I think…"
With the Minister of War and Qin Shiyi leading the way, the ministers in the palace all spoke up.
On the side of the civil officials, other than the two prime ministers, everyone else spoke.
What they meant was that he must be rewarded, but not too heavily. The reason was that Li Xin was too young, not even 18 years old.
Although the three Dukes of the Military and Political Pavilion didn't give any specific suggestions, they argued for a generous reward to show the emperor's kindness. As for age, the three dukes directly brought up their military merits.
Previously, the three High Dukes did not step forward regarding Li Xin's reward.
But this time was different.
It was obvious that Li Xin had made a great contribution, and a new general star was slowly rising.
In addition, Li Xin was a military general and came from one of the twelve Marquis Houses. Although in the past, Marquis Calm Sea's residence had always been outside of the founding nobility.
However, it didn't stop the three representatives from fighting for Li Xin.
After all, Li Xin definitely wouldn't be able to inherit Marquis Sea Seal Estate in the future.
Since that was the case, after the sub-mansion left, Marquis Yan Hai had been guarding the southern border, and since Li Xin was conferred a noble title, it was impossible for him to lead troops in the southern border.
Then, at that time, Li Xin would naturally become another force.
It was also possible to pull him into the ranks of the founding fathers.
Over the years, other than the three of them, some of the founding fathers had left their hearts and some had declined. It wasn't easy for them to produce a Great General or even a future Great Marshal. How could they give up?
Xuanyuan Wengao looked at the civil and military officials arguing endlessly and didn't express his opinion.
When the two sides were almost done arguing, he looked at the two prime ministers and asked,"What do the two of you think?"
These two prime ministers were famous scholars in Da Qian. Although they did not have any cultivation, they were the pillars of the Divine Capital. Emperor Jing Hong and the other civil and military officials respected them very much.
Usually when he summoned in private, Xuanyuan Wengao would hold the courtesy of a disciple.
At this moment, the two of them felt that it was inappropriate to be questioned by the Emperor. After cupping their hands and bowing, Right Prime Minister Li Guangdi said,"Your Majesty, this old minister believes that Cavalry Commandant Li Xin has made great contributions and should be rewarded heavily.”
After that, Left Prime Minister Gao Qilian also said," Your Majesty, I also believe that ambition does not lie in age. Cavalry Commandant Li Xin has made meritorious deeds on the battlefield at the age of twenty. Every military merit is obtained by risking his life. We cannot slack off."”
Once the two Prime Ministers said what they wanted, the six ministers fell silent.
This matter had been settled.
However, intentionally or unintentionally, both the civil and military sides, including the Left and Right Ministers, did not suggest that Li Xin continue to be in the Northern Territory or recall the Divine Capital.
And this point, Xuanyuan Wengao also noticed.
However, he also knew that the reason why no one said anything was because he had to make his own decision.
He turned to look at the silent Marquis Wuyang.
"Minister Jiang, what do you think?"
" Your Majesty." Jiang Ju stood up and bowed."I think that Commandant Li Xin can be conferred the title of Earl!”
Finished talking, Jiang Ju directly sat down and didn't say anything else.
However, his meaning was clear.
Granting a title could grant him an earl, and he could ascend to the heavens in one step.
However, he didn't give Li Xin any real power and transferred him back to the Divine Capital.
As such, the imperial court's reward was already heavy enough.
After all, a noble title could not be given easily, not to mention the position of a high-level supreme earl.
With this earl's gift, the army would not have any objections. The emperor's grace was undoubtedly shown.
However, he did not give her any real power.
Because the mansion already had 100,000 soldiers, they were even more influential in the southern border. If there was another disciple in the mansion who commanded tens of thousands of troops in the north, then Marquis Seaside's mansion would be the number one marquis mansion in the entire Great Gan.
None of them were fools.
Everyone understood what Marquis Wuyang meant.
Although he was cursing this "old silver coin" in his heart, he was not a good person. He used a noble title without any real status to easily pay for this huge battle merit.
But when it came to military power, and Marquis Calm Sea's residence was indeed a powerful one, no one stood up to object.
After all, the blood in the market of the Divine Capital had not dried up yet.
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