In the Sui Empire, the gentry was prosperous and the class concept was deep. There were too many generals and important ministers, but the title was more valued. So basically, the title was given priority, and then the military rank or official position.
The two are like the difference between real power and fame and prestige. It seems that the former is better and more real, but people in this world value the latter more.
"Why don't you thank me for accepting the order?!"
After watching the announcement, Wu Xin and others were silent. The eunuch who announced the order couldn't help but look at Wu Xin with a half-smile and reminded him.
"I thank you for accepting the decree!"
Wu Xin stopped talking and thanked him for receiving the order.
Doubts remain doubts. I am satisfied with such a harvest. I have achieved the goal I wanted ahead of schedule, and there are also some unexpected surprises.
More importantly, the Xuangan rebels have not yet been suppressed, and this is just the beginning.
As expected, this should be the advance grant that Eunuch Qiu had won for Wu Xin, and it was the killing of Yang Su, the king of Yue among the nine kings of the Sui Dynasty. His contribution, reputation, influence, and role were too great, so Yang Guang had to advance and do it as soon as possible.
Award. Now that Xuangan's rebels are advancing into Luoyang, the eastern capital, the world is in shock, the court is in chaos, and Yang Guang, who is not dead but also seriously injured, is probably not able to eat well and sleep restlessly. It would be great if he can specially declare a reward!
"A general who possesses both civil and military responsibilities, and has both military and political responsibilities, go hand in hand, which is rare in the history. It is gratifying and congratulatory. In the future, he will surely rise to the top and become a highly respected minister!"
The eunuch who announced the edict handed the imperial edict to Wu Xin, and praised it warmly and cordially, full of goodwill.
"It's just a fluke, I'm ashamed! I'm ashamed! It's mainly because of Eunuch Qiu's public photos..."
Wu Xin responded humbly. When he stood up, he handed out a stack of golden rocs and asked hesitantly: "What do you call me, father-in-law? What I'm curious about... is that you have a title, so what's the purpose of this imperial edict..."
Before he finished speaking, he asked everyone's doubts. The main reason was that Wu Xin saw that the father-in-law was very kind, so he tested Yang Guang's thoughts.
"Our surname is Li, just call us Xiao Li!"
Eunuch Li responded with a very low posture, paused for a moment, his face suddenly straightened, and he said solemnly:
"Oral instructions from the Holy Spirit..."
"Long live the Holy One, long live the Holy One!"
Wu Xin was startled, and together with everyone who was getting up, they had no choice but to prostrate themselves again.
Eunuch Li had no expression on his face. He solemnly imitated Yang Guang’s voice and preached:
"The Kuanghou killed the rebellious minister Yang Su with great merit and was a great civil and military hero. I hope that the Kuanghou can capture Liyangcang as soon as possible and cut off the logistics of the rebellious minister Xuangan. Then he will immediately support the Eastern Capital. Counting from the time when the Kuanghou received the order, if he can
If Liyangcang is captured within three days, he will be granted the title of Duke; if he can capture Liyangcang within ten days, he will be granted the title of Duke of the county; if he can capture Liyangcang within thirty days, he will be granted the title of Duke of the county. In any case, after receiving the order, immediately threaten Liyangcang.
With the intention of messing with the officials and thieves!"
"Huh?!"
Everyone, including Wu Xin, was stunned for a moment, and then they came to their senses. Their faces showed disbelief, some expressions of ecstasy, shock, envy, etc.
Listening to Yang Guang's oral instructions, it is not difficult to guess that Wu Xin's huge contribution in killing Yue Wang Yang Su would at worst be rewarded with a title of "high waiting". The reason why the imperial edict did not mention it just now was to encourage Wu Xin.
With Wu Xin's current military strength and capabilities, it would not be a big problem to capture Liyangcang, which is now trapped, within a month.
As a result, the worst one can do now is a "county official". What is the concept of this?
The title of a young marquis is enough to shock the world and make people admire and talk about it!
If a young man is granted the title of Duke...
A duke is basically the limit of being a courtier. A king with a different surname cannot be achieved by merit. Even Yang Su, the king of Yue, is actually just the Duke of Chu, not the real "King of Yue". The king of Yue is Yang Su who was given to the nine kings of the Sui Dynasty by the people of the world.
It's just an honorific title. The Sui Empire didn't recognize it. At most, it was acquiescence!
"From now on, our family will disturb Mr. Hou. Please understand and forgive me!"
After Wu Xin stood up after receiving the order, Eunuch Li smiled and said humbly. He paused and then quickly continued: "Of course, our family is just waiting for the results and announcing the order in time. We are definitely not supervising the army, let alone investigating or interfering with anything of the Marquis!
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"Eunuch Li's words are serious! It is an honor for me to have Eunuch Li's help. I can't ask for more!" Wu Xin said with great joy on his face and responded repeatedly.
Wu Xin didn't know if Eunuch Li was one of the Lotus Shadow Guards, but he was in the middle stage of God Refining. He was probably not an ordinary mid-stage God Refiner. He got help from a big monk for nothing, so of course he couldn't ask for it!
Of course, Eunuch Li's attitude must be due to Sui Xian's hatred of Eunuch Eunuch. Otherwise, with his status and realm, there is no need to flatter a mere fourth-grade official. Even if Wu Xin has a bright future and is a monster, it will not be enough to make Eunuch Li back down for the time being.
Please.
Although there is a rumor all over the world that Yang Su, the king of Yue, was killed by the mad lord Wu Yao. However, anyone who is not stupid knows that it is impossible. The only difference is whether he knows the inside story.
As Eunuch Li, he naturally knows the inside story, and may also know Eunuch Qiu’s attitude towards Wu Xin!
Although Eunuch Qiu did not hold any specific official position, he was the well-deserved first eunuch of the Sui Dynasty. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was the king of eunuchs.
Finally, although Eunuch Li clearly stated that he was not supervising the army and would not investigate, interfere, etc., it was clearly sent by Yang Guang to supervise and urge Wu Xin to capture Liyangcang quickly and support the battlefield of Dongdu!
With Wu Xin's strong mental power, he figured out all the above in an instant, pretending to be enthusiastic and excited and shouting with luck:
"The whole army obeys the order..."
"Master Hou, wait..."
At this moment, a sweet and mesmerizing sound of nature sounded.
Everyone's eyes lit up. Wei Gui, who was extremely young and charming, appeared with a light step. He walked up to Wu Xin's body in a few slow but fast steps, looked at Eunuch Li and asked:
"I am brave, may I ask my father-in-law, is the Marquis's mission to capture Liyangcang, or to destroy the Liyangcang rebels?"
Eunuch Li's eyes lit up, and he looked at Wei Gui with passion and amazement, but he was not fascinated, and quickly and solemnly responded:
"According to the Holy Spirit's instructions, the capture of Liyangcang is the criterion. How many rebels are destroyed is another matter and does not count."
"Thank you, Eunuch, for your words!"
Wei Gui gracefully bowed and thanked her with the graceful attitude of a noble lady, then looked at Wu Xin and begged:
"If the Marquis can trust me, how about asking me to come forward and persuade the Liyangcang rebels to surrender or retreat? Otherwise, it may not be easy to completely conquer Liyangcang with the rebels!"
Everyone was startled, looking at Wei Gui in surprise and confusion, then at Wu Xin...
Everyone knows that Wei Gui is the unmarried daughter-in-law of the famous general Li Zixiong, who is also the fiancée of Li Min, the current commander-in-chief of Liyangcang. Later, she was snatched away by the mad prince Wu Xin. What is going on now? Marry a chicken and follow the chicken, marry a dog.
Follow the dog?
In Wu Xin's ears, Wei Gui's secret message came:
"Originally, Li Min wanted to exchange Li Yangcang for me to leave with him. Later, I refused, but from my probing words, I could see that Li Min wanted to leave. If the Marquis allowed it,
If so, I have the confidence to persuade Li Min to... stay in the city and evacuate within three days!"
Wu Xin looked at Wei Gui with surprise and confusion...
Based on Wu Xin's idea, after Wei Gui rejected Li Min, Li Min should have fought with him to the end out of hatred for his love, right? Would he just withdraw like this?
Is it because he loves Wei Gui too much, or does Li Min want to withdraw his troops?!
With his mind spinning, Wu Xin responded decisively: "Okay! Then... just try to love my concubine!"
Wei Gui rolled his eyes angrily. Isn't it okay to call his beloved wife in front of everyone? Does it have to be concubine?
Now, Changsun Wugou and Wu Xin actually have no real relationship, it’s just Wu Xin’s passion!
Wu Xin secretly sent a message and added: "You can withdraw the troops, but you cannot take away the food and supplies from Liyangcang except for the corresponding grain and grass. Otherwise, I would rather lead the army to attack by force. It is not impossible to capture Liyangcang within three days!"
After all, Wu Xin has been keeping an eye on Li Yangcang, ostensibly to suppress the rebellion.
In fact, Wu Xin values the food supplies in the No. 1 granary in Hebei more. How can he allow Li Min to take them away?!
In Wu Xinxin, he is confident that he can capture Liyangcang within ten days. That is, the difference between a Duke and a Duke is that compared to Liyangcang's supplies, the Duke's one-level difference is far inferior to Liyangcang's supplies!
"I will go immediately. The Marquis and all your lords will wait for the good news!"
Wei Gui glanced at Wu Xin and said sweetly as if he was ready to die.
After finishing her words, she turned around and left, seemingly slowly but quickly, leaving only her beautiful back, like a most poignant and loving scene in the world...
Such a situation caused Eunuch Li and other people in the court who came to announce the decree to be surprised and exclaimed.
However, everyone present at Wu Xinfang knew very well that with Peony Wei Gui's current cultivation level, there would be no danger at all. Regardless of her strength, Wei Gui's talent of "National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance" would kill her with a ruthless hand.
, very few!
…
That night, when Wu Xin and others entertained Eunuch Li, Wei Gui had already returned.
The next morning...
An endless stream of more than a million rebels poured out from the south gate of Liyangcang, bypassed the Wuxin military camp and left, taking only nearly a thousand carriages with them.
At noon that day, Wu Xinfang officially entered Liyangcang and took over the entire city without any bloodshed, without encountering any resistance or riots.
Liyangcang, which originally housed millions of people, only has tens of thousands of old, weak, sick and disabled people left.
That night...
Wu Xin even "didn't care to check" the specific situation of Liyangcang. Under the witness of Eunuch Li, only Jurong's elite soldiers were left to guard Liyangcang, waiting for the officers and soldiers at the rear to accept it, so he took 20,000 Xinwu guards and more than 10,000 Li Tang troops.
With the help of hundreds of ships, large and small, we crossed the river overnight to support the war in Henan!
So efficient, so fast, so perfect!
Neither Eunuch Li nor everyone in Li Tang could find any reason.
Eunuch Li left that night, promising to bring the imperial edict conferring the title of Duke within two or three days.
Everyone in Li and Tang Dynasty was eager to support Tang Guogong Li Yuan. They wished they could grow wings and fly over, and they had no objections!
…
On the other side of Jijun, south of Dongjun, Fengqiu.
Wu Xinfang marched day and night, marching in a hurry for two days and two nights. As soon as he arrived at Fengqiu, he received an order to confer the title of "Wu Guogong".
In addition to being pleasantly surprised, I received a shocking battle report!
Duke Li Yuan of the Tang Dynasty led an army of more than one million men and encountered the rebel army led by Wang Xuangan in Zhongmu, in the east of Xingyang County.
After a day and night of fierce fighting, the army of Chu Duke Li Yuan collapsed and was defeated. Bloody corpses were scattered hundreds of miles away!
The dignified Duke of Tang, who had high hopes, only delayed the rebellion for a day and a night. Specifically, it was less than a day. He could not wait for the arrival of Wu Xinfang, which was only two to three thousand miles away!
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I'm sorry! I have something to do today on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, and I delayed it until now. I'm sorry! I'm sorry! (To be continued.)
