Chapter 289 The Marquis of Ten Thousand Households

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 289 The Marquis of Ten Thousand Households

Zhang Yue looked at Zhao Guanghan and others who were getting nervous every step of the way, and couldn't help but smile on his face.

He recalled the first time he paid homage to the late emperor.

"Give me a seat!"

The emperor's childish voice brought his thoughts back again.

Zhang Yue was originally worried that the young emperor would cause contempt from other countries.

But after seeing the performances of the people from all the countries in the palace, he finally felt relieved.

"Everyone, you have made a great contribution to the Ming Dynasty and spread your prestige thousands of miles away... You are all heroes of the Han Dynasty..."

Although the emperor's voice was childish, in Zhao Guanghan's ears, Geng Shu could only feel the majesty of the Han Emperor.

"I don't dare, this is all your Majesty's...Marquis Yunyang's contribution...I hope your Majesty will look into it..."

Geng Shu took the lead and answered the emperor's questions respectfully.

The emperor said, "The merits of Marquis Yunyang should be rewarded...the merits of all the monarchs should also be rewarded..."

Zhang Yue looked at the young emperor who was speaking, as if he saw the late emperor.

"No wonder later generations always declare the ZTE, and rank the emperor who died early with Emperor Xuan!"

"If the emperor had not died early, his achievements would have been even greater than those of the previous emperors and Han Xuan..."

At this time, Zhang Yue couldn't help but start thinking about the education issues of the Han royal family.

From Emperor Gao to Emperor Zhao, there was no mediocre emperor in the Han Dynasty, which is enough to prove the success of the imperial education of the Han Dynasty.

The rapid decline of the Han royal family after Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty was probably due to the fault in royal education.

Although Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty had good abilities, he did not really receive the education of the Han emperors.

This led to the interruption of the effective royal education in the Han Empire starting from him.

After Emperor Xuan's death, as Emperor Yuan succeeded to the throne, the Han Dynasty was replaced by the Wang family (Tian family) and perished in a short period of time.

Although there was Guangwu Zhongxing later, it was only known as the Han Dynasty and was actually a new dynasty.

The royal education of the Eastern Han Dynasty obviously also had problems.

The more Zhang thought about this, he unconsciously turned his attention to Huo Guang.

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In the palace, Geng Shu and others continued to confront the emperor.

At this time, the emperor suddenly said, "Who is Liu Yi?"

Zhang Yue stood up after hearing this and said, "Liu Yi, the commander of another department, is now stationed in Shule... He did not return to Chang'an this time..."

The emperor said, "Brother Liu Yi guarded the West End for our great Han... He has done a great job..."

After saying this, the emperor turned to the general Huo Guang and said, "The general thinks that he can absolve King Zhao of Sui's crime..."

There was still no expression on Huo Guang's face, "Your Majesty, this is a family matter..."

Zhang Yue turned his attention to Shangguan Jie. Zhang Yue believed that someone must have instigated the emperor to ask this question.

Combining the records of later generations, Zhang Yue naturally turned his suspicious eyes to Shangguan Jie and the eldest princess of Eyi.

At this time, the emperor said, "In that case, please pardon the sins of King Zhao Sui and his family..."

After the emperor pardoned King Zhao and Sui's crimes, he again handed over the affairs of the government to Huo Guang.

Huo Guang then asked Geng Shu, Yuchi Jia, Pan Zhiqiang and others some questions.

Then he called out, "Where is Huangmen Ling!"

Huang Menling took a step forward, unfolded the imperial edict and read loudly:

"The people who live in Kang in the Western Barbarians...the wise kings of the Xiongnu...there are generals such as Yue who conquered the west. They inherited the holy orders and relied on the gods to use the Han soldiers in the western regions...to defeat Kang and live in Shule...to capture the city of Ershi...

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Defeated the Xiongnu in Chigu... raised banners across the Seven Rivers, and beheaded more than 30,000 Ji. He achieved great success and spread his authority thousands of miles away."

"The states in the north and south were frightened after hearing the news... Kucha, Khotan, Gumo, Shanmi, Wensu, Weitou, Shache and other states helped the Han... and they also made great achievements..."

"The more you wait, the more you make great contributions and ensure the security of the Western Regions, there is no greater merit.

"Book of Changes" says: "If someone is good, his head will be cut off, and if he is captured, his ugly head will be punished." Those who talk about beauty will punish those who are evil, and all those who are disobedient will follow. Those who talk about great achievements will not record small faults, and those who praise great beauty will not have minor flaws.

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"Sima Law" says that "the reward for the army should not exceed a month." If you want the people to gain the benefits of doing good quickly, it is appropriate to show your merits and break the soil to receive a title..."

The general of the Yixi Region, General Yunyang, went over 3,000 households and was rewarded with ten thousand gold. He moved to the right general and gave him the title of General Weiyuan, making him an envoy to control the affairs of the countries in the Western Region...

Zhao Guanghan, the captain of Yingtian School, beheaded 5,000 people, moved to Zhonglang General, and was granted the title of Marquis of Yunnan, with 1,100 households in the city...

Geng Shu, the commander-in-chief of the Hu School, beheaded 4,000 people, moved to Yunhui, the general of Lang, and was granted the title of Marquis of Qi, with 900 households in the city...

Wu Tong, the captain of Yingtian School, beheaded 2,000 people, was moved to the rank of Cavalry Captain, was granted the title of Marquis of Cai, and had 700 households in the city...

Ma Han, the captain of the Yingtian School, beheaded 2,000 people, moved out the slave captains, and granted the title of Marquis of Nanton, with 500 households in the city...

Yuluo, the Marquis of Anguo in Kucha... became the Marquis of Guan Nei...

Yu Chijia, the capital of left Khotan...

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This time, everyone who followed Zhang Yue into Chang'an was rewarded, and the generals from various countries who fought with the Han army were also awarded titles.

The highest one was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei, while the lowest one also received the title of Commander of the Siche and Concubine.

The kings of various countries also received official conferments from the emperor and received the golden seal of the Han Dynasty King.

Guo Kai, who was far away in the Western Regions, was granted a thousand households and moved to the rank of General of the Five Gentlemen.

Han Jiang was also granted a thousand households and moved to Suiye Zhonglang General.

This result can be said to be a happy one for everyone, but Liu Yi was not included in the list of rewards.

After the fall of the court, Zhao Guanghan, Geng Shu and others avenged Liu Yi one after another.

"Your Majesty, Liu Yi has made great contributions to the country, how can he not be granted a title?"

Zhao Guanghan said bluntly.

Geng Shu also said, "With Liu Yi's achievements, he should at least be named the Marquis of Guannei..."

Pan Zhiqiang and others also agreed.

Zhang Yue smiled when he heard this and said, "Don't be impatient, gentlemen, Liu Yi's reward will not be missed... I'm afraid it's still higher than yours..."

Geng Shu was thoughtful when he heard this, "Is it true that Liu Yi can also be granted the title of Marquis?"

Pan Zhiqiang, who now considers himself a Han, said doubtfully, "I'm afraid Liu Jun's merits are not enough to make him a marquis!"

Zhang Yue heard this and said, "That's why Liu Yizhi's seal was postponed..."

Geng Shu suddenly realized at this time, "The intention of the prince is that Liu Yi will be named a prince?"

Zhang Yue said, "Whether one is a prince or a military meritorious prince depends on the wishes of the princes in the court..."

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Zhang Yue was right. At this time, there was a fierce debate in the palace about Liu Yi's affairs.

Shangguan Jie said, "Liu Yi's merits are not enough to make him a military meritorious prince...the prince is the best..."

Just after he finished speaking, Zhang Anshi stood up and retorted, "Although Liu Yi has beheaded less than two thousand people, he still has more than 1,800 people... Besides, he has a place to control the western extreme... I think he should be regarded as a military meritorious..."

After the two spoke, all the ministers had their own preferences, some supported Shangguan Jie...and some supported Zhang Anshi.

In the end, only General Huo Guang and Prime Minister Che Qianqiu did not speak.

Seeing that the two of them remained silent, the little emperor asked proactively, "What do the Prime Minister and the General think?"

Che Qianqiu looked at Huo Guang, turned around and asked the emperor, "Your Majesty, do you want Liu Yi to be the king of Zhao...or do you want to regard him as a general of the clan?"

The little emperor said doubtfully, "How can King Zhao be deposed if he is not guilty..."

Che Qianqiu said, "This should be regarded as a military meritorious one!"

The emperor looked at Huo Guang.

Huo Guang stood up and said, "I can become a military meritorious prince... there will be two hundred households in the city..."

When Jin Rixi heard this, he said, "Cai!"
Chapter completed!