"Your Majesty, the victory report from Yongyuan is that Pingnan General Lingyun regained Fengxiang and Qinzhou, annihilated more than 30,000 Xixia cavalry, and forced the Xixia cavalry to retreat to Lanzhou..." Qiu Yingcai did not dare to hesitate and quickly told the contents of the victory report. Got a rough idea.
When Emperor Qianxi heard that Fengxiang and Qinzhou had been recovered, his buttocks seemed to have grown springs and he jumped up from the dragon chair. His shock at this time was no different from that of Qiu Yingcai when he first saw the good news.
"What did you say?"
"Ling Yun has recaptured Fengxiang and Qinzhou?" Emperor Qianxi came over at some point, his eyes fixed on Qiu Yingcai, and his eager tone was enough to prove his shock at the moment.
Perhaps because he was too anxious to confirm the authenticity of this matter, Emperor Qianxi quickly grabbed the good news Qiu Yingcai was about to present without waiting for Qiu Yingcai's reply.
In an instant, Emperor Qianxi's explosive laughter echoed in the hall.
"Hahaha...good, good."
"I really read it right. This boy Ling Yun is worthy of serving the general I appointed to conquer the West..." Emperor Qianxi's words were full of praise for Ling Yun, and at the same time he did not forget to give himself gold.
When Qiu Yingcai heard those gilded words, he immediately felt that Emperor Qianxi was really shameless.
What does it mean that Ling Yun is the general he appointed to conquer the West?
It was obviously recommended by him, right?
Furthermore, Emperor Qianxi was worried that Ling Yun would be like He Qirui, so that on the day Ling Yun led his army to the expedition, Emperor Qianxi did not send anyone to see him off, as if he was setting off secretly.
Now that things are going well, Ling Yun has made immortal achievements, and Emperor Qianxi has begun to jump out and put gold in his face.
If anyone did this, Qiu Yingcai would definitely scold him.
However, the person in front of him, Emperor Qianxi, would not dare to make a mistake even if he gave Qiu Yingcai a hundred worries.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty!" Xiao Lizi immediately congratulated Emperor Qianxi.
Qiu Yingcai reacted at this moment and glanced at Xiao Lizi resentfully, thinking that Xiao Lizi is really fast!
Even before I could say congratulations, he was the first to do so.
I felt regretful.
"Congratulations to your Majesty, congratulations to your Majesty!" Qiu Yingcai had no choice but to follow behind and say congratulations.
"Qiu Aiqing, Ling Yun was able to do what he did because of your recommendation. You are indispensable." He was really happy, but Emperor Qianxi did not forget Qiu Yingcai's contribution because of his happiness.
"I don't dare!" Qiu Yingcai quickly declined. Emperor Qianxi said the same thing the last time he regained lost ground.
Qiu Yingcai's answer was the same, but this did not prevent Emperor Qianxi from rewarding him.
"You and Luo Jingtong have both made great contributions and deserve rewards!" Emperor Qianxi understood why Qiu Yingcai declined. It was all because the person who recommended Ling Yun was Luo Jingtong, and he did not give Luo Jingtong any reward last time. Instead, the credit for the recommendation was given to Qiu Yingcai alone.
But things are different now. The result of Ling Yun's seizure of Qinzhou and Fengxiang is not only to regain the lost territory, but also to recover the losses that Emperor Qianxi suffered back then.
It can even be said that Emperor Qianxi regained the dignity he lost, and this humiliation will be erased from the history books.
All in all, this is an incredible achievement.
Emperor Qianxi was so excited that he couldn't stop. He was already thinking about how to reward Ling Yun so that he could deserve the credit.
Emperor Qianxi discussed with Qiu Yingcai for a long time. Qiu Yingcai was more conservative and suggested that Ling Yun be reinstated, that is, he should be reinstated as Zhennan General, and Ling Yun should be reinstated as Viscount.
The result is obvious. Qiu Yingcai's conservative proposal did not satisfy Emperor Qianxi. Emperor Qianxi felt that the mere reinstatement of the official position was not enough to match Ling Yun's immortal contributions. It was far from enough...
Seeing this situation, Qiu Yingcai didn't say anything.
In fact, of course he knew that Ling Yun had made great contributions and had even reached the level of becoming a prince. However, how could he be willing to see someone with a back in front of him? Besides, even if he had no objection, it would be of no use. Others in the court certainly would not. willing.
The entire court could not stand Ling Yun.
Of course, this is not because Ling Yun is bad, but because Ling Yun is not from a family of officials, and he is not from their faction. The most important thing is that he was promoted too quickly. How could the people in the court tolerate his viciousness?
What's more, Ling Yun also had a grudge with the He family, which was equivalent to offending the entire court ministers. How could this be fun?
Various reasons doomed Ling Yun to hardship.
"This matter will be discussed in court tomorrow morning!" Emperor Qianxi couldn't think of a good way for a while, so he could only bring this matter up in court tomorrow morning. In fact, Emperor Qianxi still had certain concerns about whether Lingyun would be granted a title. That's why I said this to Qiu Yingcai.
"Wei Chen, please retire!" Qiu Yingcai retreated.
Emperor Qianxi was the only one left in the palace, except for the eunuchs.
Xiao Lizi was standing next to Emperor Qianxi. Emperor Qianxi fell into silence after Qiu Yingcai left.
Sometimes he frowns, sometimes he relaxes, as if he is thinking about something.
Xiao Lizi did not speak or even make a sound from beginning to end, because he knew that Emperor Qianxi was thinking and needed an absolutely quiet environment, so he remained silent.
After a while, Emperor Qianxi suddenly turned his head and said, "Little Lizi, how do you think I should reward that brat?"
Xiao Lizi seemed to have been used to this situation for a long time, so he did not feel the slightest panic when Emperor Qianxi asked. However, he still shook his head as usual, indicating that eunuchs were not allowed to discuss politics.
At the same time, he also said some flattering words.
Emperor Qianxi had long expected that this would be the case, so he expressed his dissatisfaction as usual and then talked to himself.
The two seemed to have a tacit understanding. Emperor Qianxi asked again, and Xiao Lizi listened again. One talked to himself, and the other listened without saying a word.
"Qinzhou and Fengxiang are not only worthy of their military exploits, but also the face I lost back then."
"Isn't this level of merit enough to make you a marquis?"
When Xiao Lizi heard the word "Feng Hou", although he didn't say anything, he was shocked.
"Do you also think the reward from the title of Marquis is too heavy?" Emperor Qianxi noticed the change in Xiao Lizi's expression and asked with a frown.
"Your Majesty, they will not agree." Xiao Lizi glanced at the maids and eunuchs in the palace, and thought for a moment before answering.
"Humph!" Emperor Qianxi snorted coldly.
"I have tolerated them for a long time. I really thought I didn't dare to do anything to them." Emperor Qianxi knew that Xiao Lizi was talking about those people, and it was not difficult to tell from his tone that he was very dissatisfied with those people.
Sure enough, Xiao Lizi's guess was correct.
The next day, when the Ministry of War announced the victory, Emperor Qianxi expressed his desire to be granted a title of marquis, but was immediately blocked by the six ministries.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this!"
"Ling Yun is not young enough and has insufficient qualifications... If we grant him the title of Marquis at this time, it may cause turmoil in Daqian... Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Punishment is right. Ling Yun is only in his early twenties and has just passed Yi Zhe... I hope your Majesty will think twice!"