Vol V Chapter 43
The Imperial City.
Zhengyang Palace's Administrative Hall.
The Chu Emperor casually draped a dragon robe over his body. Not long ago, he was already about to go to bed.
However,
When the news of the victory in the north came, the Chu Emperor immediately abandoned his concubine and got out of bed.
Of course.
Although the Chu Emperor's concubines were also young and beautiful, he was already in his seventies and eighties. Even if he could do something, he wouldn't do it as he paid attention to his health. He would only hug them to sleep!
Very quickly.
The Chu Emperor finished reading the detailed battle report.
He immediately laughed out loud.
"Hahaha…Good, good, good!”
"This kid is good, this kid is really good! A peerless general, a young commander, a pillar of the court! Hahaha…Big partner, get someone to send this battle report to Old Li!”
It was already too late today.
As for the arrangement of the army and the rewards for the soldiers, it would not be too late to discuss it during the small court meeting tomorrow!
The next morning.
In the throne room.
The civil and military officials stood on both sides. After the Chu Emperor arrived, everyone bowed.
The Chu Emperor directly sat down on the dragon throne in a carefree manner.
He looked at the officials and said,"
"Big partner, tell everyone the detailed battle report that was sent over last night!”
Hearing the Chu Emperor's order.
The old eunuch stepped forward and loudly recited the battle report that he had already memorized.
Inform the officials:
"A great victory in the Northern Territory! Marquis of Wu 'an, Ning Mo, is leading…"
Battle reports were limited in length.
Therefore, it was naturally impossible for him to reveal everything that had happened on the battlefield. However, just based on Ning Mo's report of the military achievements of the various generals, it was obvious.
Very quickly.
After the old eunuch finished reading the battle report, he also read out the military achievements of all the generals and outstanding soldiers before retreating to the side.
The Chu Emperor didn't give anyone a chance to speak.
He directly said,
"In today's court meeting, I will only discuss two matters. The first matter is the handling of the 170,000 prisoners of war! The second matter was the reward for the soldiers! After this battle, our West Chu will no longer have any foreign tribes to deal with!”
The Chu Emperor didn't want to deal with any other matters of the court today. He directly began a discussion in the court, regarding the disposal of the 170,000 prisoners of war and the rewards for the soldiers.
Of course.
More importantly, it was the issue of rewards!
When the Chu Emperor said that there would be no more foreign tribes in the northern region,
Without a doubt, it was to set the tone for the reward.
This was a contribution that could destroy a country, and it had helped their West Chu solve a problem that several generations of emperors had not been able to completely solve. The reward could not be low.
Therefore,
The intense discussion in the court began.
The problem of 170,000 captives was easy to solve. After all, the West Chu had a complete system to deal with Tartar captives. Although it was a lot of pressure to take in 170,000 captives at once, it was still manageable.
The main issue was the reward.
As expected,
The throne room was in an uproar, and even the civil and military officials were about to start fighting.
Especially regarding Ning Mo's reward!
Everyone was in a dilemma.
He had contributed too much, he was young, and he had no elders, wife, or children!
It was simply too uncomfortable.
At the end of the discussion.
They could only postpone Ning Mo's reward and continue the discussion.
Sitting on the dragon throne,
The Chu Emperor looked at Ning Mo."
"Old Li, when Marquis Wu An returns, grab him tightly!”
Hold on to something?
Of course, he would arrange a marriage for Ning Mo!
The old man stepped forward.
"Here!"
She was indeed thinking about Ning Mo's marriage.
Recently,
There were already many families who came to ask about it.
……
Seven days later.
The imperial edict from the Imperial Capital had arrived at Border City.
He also brought along the arrangements for the 170,000 prisoners of war.
Escorted back to the Imperial Capital.
Along the way, they would be scattered in various provinces and prefectures as free labor to build all kinds of fortifications!
They only needed to leave 20,000 people back to the Imperial City.
The second day after receiving the imperial edict.
Ning Mo led the army and escorted 160,000 captives back to the Imperial Capital. He left 10,000 captives for the border city to repair. After all, the border city had been severely damaged in the previous war!
"Lord Luo!"
Riding on his white dragon warhorse, Ning Mo looked at Luo Langping, who had come to send him off.
He smiled and said,"
"This marshal is waiting for Lord Luo's return in the Imperial City!”
Luo Langping still had to guard the border for the time being, but it wouldn't be too long. Moreover, when he went later, he could at least be conferred the title of Duke, and at the very least, a Duke at the level of a county duke!
After all, his contributions from the previous battle and the contributions he had made during this period of time were all accumulated.
Naturally, he would be promoted to a Duke!
"Good!"
Luo Langping also smiled.
"When I return to the Imperial City, I will definitely get drunk with the Marshal!”
He nodded.
Ning Mo led his generals and personal guards and left the city in a grandiose manner, heading towards the Imperial City!
Seeing the army leave in a mighty manner,
Luo Langping sighed.
"I originally thought that it was a young bird, but now it seems that it has long been an eagle!”
Envy.
After all, in Luo Langping's eyes, Ning Mo was only in his teens this year!
Now, he was already a first-class marquis.
This time, when he returned,
He might even be made a duke.
It was really infuriating to compare people!
……
They headed south.
Not to mention the gradually fading snow and wind, it would take a lot of time to complete the task of dispersing the 160,000 prisoners of war and scattering them to the various provinces as slave labor!
War,
Ning Mo only used less than a month's time, but the journey back to the imperial court took him two whole months!
Two months passed.
The heavy snow that enveloped the entire West Chu had already disappeared.
Although some mountains and high places,
The snow hadn't completely melted yet, but in fact, it was about to begin the transition between spring and winter. The weather had also begun to warm up from the previous cold and bitter cold.
West Chu Imperial City.
Ning Mo saw the huge capital city from afar.
With a sigh, he said,
"It was snowing heavily when I went, but when I came back, the sun was shining brightly…It's so emotional!”
Hearing Ning Mo's words.
The generals beside him were all filled with emotion.
Shen Zhong smiled and said,
"The marshal is probably going to be conferred the title of duke when he returns to the capital this time. At that time, he will definitely hold a grand banquet!”
He shook his head.
Ning Mo said,"
"I'm still too young! It's not realistic to be a duke. It should be some other reward…In fact, I don't care what kind of reward it is. The most important thing is to solve the problem of the alien tribes in the north!”
Hearing Ning Mo's words, she said,
The generals beside him were shocked.
"Marshal has the heart of the world, we admire you!”
He smiled.
Ning Mo immediately spurred his horse forward.
He said in a clear voice,
"This time, if nothing unexpected happens, all of you will be promoted. Tomorrow, I will hold a banquet in my residence. All of you come over and have a gathering. I might be very busy when you hold the banquet, so I won't be going.”
The generals all smiled.
He replied in a clear voice,
"Here!"
Very quickly.
Ning Mo and the others met the Minister of Rites, who had returned to the Imperial Capital a long time ago. He was the representative of the Imperial Court who had come to welcome them. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they arranged for the army to lead more than 20,000 captives back to the barracks.
Ning Mo and the other generals led the guards and the 1,000 Great Chu Black Cavalry to escort the Tartar nobles into the capital. They headed to the palace to be inspected and rewarded.
The moment they entered the city.
Ning Mo and the others were welcomed by the crowd.
Wu---
Wu---
Wu---
Ritual music played, and flowers rained down.
This was a parade to praise their achievements. To the soldiers, it was a great honor!
Other than Ning Mo, all the other generals had serious expressions on their faces, especially Shen Zhong, Chen Zhiping, and Dongfang Yun, who were originally the sons of concubines.
After all, in the past,
They just watched as others praised their achievements!
Now, he had become a part of the parade, and he would be rewarded in the Imperial City later!
Although he was not the main character,
However, he was still quite excited and excited!
"No need to be nervous!"
Noticing his confidant's nervous state, he said,
Ning Mo smiled calmly."
"This is just the beginning. From now on, each of you will have countless opportunities like this! Hold your head high and chest out, don't be reserved, accept everything calmly. This is the glory that you should have in exchange for your lives!”
Hearing Ning Mo's words.
Shen Zhong trio, Han Zhao, Liu Cheng, Zhao Da, and some other generals gradually relaxed.
Only people like Gao Shun and Chen Zhong.
The general that Ning Mo had summoned did not care too much about this situation!
Very quickly.
After the parade.
Ning Mo and the others had arrived at the Imperial City, in front of Zhengyang Palace. Just like the first time they received the reward, there were too many people, so the reward was announced here.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
When they arrived at Zhengyang Palace, Ning Mo stood at the very front and bowed towards Emperor Chu.
He looked at everyone.
The Chu Emperor had a happy expression.
"Hahaha…My dear ministers, please don't be so polite. You fought a bloody battle for me and spilled your blood for the peace of Great Chu. There's no need to be so polite today! Hahaha... I won't say much. Big partner, read out the decree!”
Hearing this.
A young eunuch followed the old eunuch. He took three steps forward and took out the first imperial edict.
He read aloud,
" Disciple: Marquis of Wu 'an, Ning Mo. Brave and good at battle, strategizing…"
A long string of words of praise made Ning Mo sound as if he had never been praised before.
Of course.
In terms of martial strength, it was indeed the case.
After bragging,
It was a real reward:
"Wu An Marquis Ning Mo, hereditary title; The official position is above the third grade, the champion general; Granted his new army, Dachu brave army flag, equivalent to the emperor's four major construction system; Lead the Imperial Army as the instructor!"
" Reward: 100 hectares of fertile land, 10 mountains…"
The seal was very high.
Hereditary first marquises were very precious. After all, in the entire West Chu Dynasty, other than the founding of the country, there were a few hereditary titles. The subsequent monarchs rarely conferred hereditary titles.
Now, he had one on him.
Of course.
After the title of nobility was passed down, it would be extremely difficult to enter the nobility.
Hereditary.
The amount was too much.
From today onwards, even if he was the only one in Ning Mo's family, even if he was only a marquis, he would still become one of the most prestigious people in the entire Imperial City.
After all, for non-hereditary nobility, their titles would be reduced layer by layer along with the continuous inheritance. If there were no outstanding descendants to pass on, they would sooner or later become ordinary families!
In addition,
His official position had also directly reached the third rank and become the champion general. He could also command the Great Chu's valiant army, which was equivalent to the four great construction armies. This was a real power!
As for the position of the youngest instructor of the Imperial Army, it was also a rather prestigious position. Although it was only a honorary position, it reflected the Chu Emperor's absolute trust in him!
As for the rewards after that, Ning Mo did not care much about them.
Because-
He was really rich!
"Thank you, Lord!"
Ning Mo bowed towards the Chu Emperor with a serious expression before accepting the imperial edict.
All the officials were present.
They all looked at the young and outstanding Ning Mo with a rueful expression.
This young man was simply too outstanding.
Thinking of Ning Mo's excellence and their useless children and grandchildren, the fists under their sleeves hardened.
When I go back tonight,
There were probably many adults who wanted to stretch their muscles.
Ning Mo's reward ended.
The old eunuch began to read out the second imperial edict.
It was also a reward.
However…
Compared to the rewards given to Ning Mo, the rewards given to the others were a little more simple and crude. The rewards given to Shen Zhong, Han Zhao, Gao Shun, and the others were written on an imperial edict.
The titles conferred were not very high. Gao Shun, Chen Zhong, and Li Liang had the highest titles, being first class viscounts. The rest were only first class barons, and most of them were third class barons!
However, this also made the generals under Ning Mo's command rise to the ranks of nobility.
And this group of people…
Many people would see it as a part of Ning Mo's forces.
Of course.
Putting aside Ning Mo's summons and the people who loaded the template, the other generals were indeed Ning Mo's men. Their loyalty to him was quite high and they were trustworthy.
"It seems that my first knighthood was an earl. It's because of the old master's kindness!”
Ning Mo stood still.
He thought to himself,
"Old Master is really shameless!"
Very quickly.
After the imperial edict was given, just like before, Gao Shun and the others followed Ning Mo to complete the welcoming banquet that the Chu Emperor had arranged in the palace to show his grace.
It was almost afternoon.
The banquet ended.
Everyone dispersed.
Ning Mo was brought to the Administrative Hall by Emperor Chu for questioning!
In the Administrative Hall.
The old man was also here.
Walking on the dragon throne,
The Chu Emperor looked at Ning Mo with satisfaction."
"Come, come, Mo 'er! Tell me and Old Li about the course of this battle!”
This battle…
There were indeed some legends, and even the old man couldn't help but be curious. Moreover, Ning Mo's ability to kill the Tartar Khagan in the midst of ten thousand troops was enough to prove that he indeed had terrifying martial strength that was unparalleled in history.
As for the final battle…
The Chu Emperor and the old man were both very curious!
"Actually, it's not that difficult."
After considering his words, he said,
Ning Mo said,"
" After they reached the grasslands, they fought a perfect first battle. Combined with the reputation of the Great Chu's Black Knights on the grasslands, they instilled fear in the Tartar army…"
An hour later.
He recounted the entire process of this battle, as well as how he subdued the 170,000 captives in the final battle.
His mouth was dry.
Ning Mo took a sip of tea."
"That was the entire process. Teachers, is there anything wrong with what I did?”
Hearing this.
The old man and the Chu Emperor were silent for a while.
Then, he said,
The old man shook his head first.
"In this battle, we defeated many with fewer troops, and the infantry defeated the cavalry. I can't see anything wrong with that! Your Majesty, what do you think?"
He pondered for a moment.
The Chu Emperor also shook his head.
"A unique way of fighting. In this battle, there is no mistake in strategy, but it is more or less dependent on your personal bravery! You still need to learn how to use people and tactics in the future!”
"You must know that the courage of an ordinary man will eventually come to an end. Only then can the courage of everyone continue endlessly! War was never a matter of one person. No matter how brave you were, your strength would eventually come to an end!”
Hearing this.
Ning Mo looked sincere.
He said in a clear voice,
"Disciple has learned!"
Ning Mo agreed with Emperor Chu's words.
However, compared to guarding the central army-
He preferred to charge into battle!
But the man,
Who could refuse the magnificent act of beheading an enemy general in an army of ten thousand?
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