Li Shimin was overjoyed and said: "Okay, okay, I want to confer the title of general to make his army stronger and make Duke Hu stronger!"
This move made Wei Zheng, Changsun Wuji and others frown, feeling that something was wrong.
However, the generals shouted excitedly.
Only Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong's expressions changed drastically.
right here.
Again.
This heavenly master really has a plan.
Wei Zheng immediately stood up and retorted: "If your Majesty wants to achieve great military exploits, just confer the title of Duke Hu. As for other generals, it is not necessary. Besides, doing so will make people arrogant. It is really too
It’s no longer appropriate.”
The generals were furious, and they all shouted at Wei Zheng's nose.
The civil servants would not make it easy for them. Many of them later joined Lingyan Pavilion and made great contributions.
As a result, the two of them almost came to blows due to their exchange of words.
Li Shimin did not stop them and allowed them to curse. When someone wanted to take action, he spoke.
"Okay, this is Tai Chi Hall. You are all the pillars of the empire. How can you yell like a country bumpkin?"
"What Xiang Wei said is true. In this case, it is better to give some generals who are well-known in the army. They will be able to help and defend. If they cannot maintain checks and balances, then the guards will be lax."
When Wei Zheng heard that no army was rewarded this time, he still felt resentful, but he didn't say anything more.
After all, His Majesty has already made a compromise.
If we continue to fight, we might as well give up the throne.
Li Shimin said: "Appoint Hu Guogong as the general of the Western Regions, commanding an army of 100,000; Hou Junji, Chen Guogong, and Yuchi Gong, the Duke of E."
A series of rewards made Cheng Yaojin's nerves even tighter.
at last.
Li Shimin said: "Cheng Yaojin, the Duke of Lu, the commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief of Chang'an City, are all his commander-in-chief."
The large series of numbers at the back left everyone confused.
Yuchi Gong was even more jealous. The emperor was so kind to Cheng Yaojin that he actually gave him such a generous reward.
Wei Zheng and others all frowned. Cheng Yaojin's reward was so high that they were a little confused.
However, they also believed that the defense of Chang'an City should be attributed to Cheng Yaojin.
Only Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong felt cold in their hearts when they heard these words.
Cheng Yaojin knelt down without waiting for him to say anything. Yuchi Gong said in a deep voice: "Cheng Zhijie, before you have a chance to celebrate, you want to thank me?"
Several generals laughed loudly, and this time the joke also came out in a bad mood.
Li Shimin also stopped and said with a smile: "Gong Lu, the reward this time is not over yet, so don't worry."
Cheng Yaojin said: "Your Majesty, I cannot bear your kindness."
All the civil and military officials were stunned.
How could a Cheng Yaojin feel like this?
Li Shimin said: "The Duke of Lu has outstanding merits and it is natural for him to be granted a title. Now that you have decided, don't refuse anymore."
Cheng Yaojin said: "If the emperor really wants a reward, I hope the emperor will reward my son Cheng Qiliang."
Everyone was stunned.
Cheng Yaojin was so shameless in order to seek credit for his children.
However, they also knew that the reason why Cheng Yaojin was not knighted was because he wanted to give the credit to his children!
Li Shimin nodded and said, "You can also add all the credit."
Cheng Yaojin immediately shook his head, "Cheng Chuliang, the dog, has no merit at all and cannot be rewarded based on merit. If the emperor wants to reward him, the ministers can add merit to him in an equal way."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Yuchi laughed respectfully: "Who would discount their own contribution for the sake of their children?"
Cheng Yaojin said: "My credit is enough, but my children have no ability and can only hang out outside. I want to give them some benefits."
Everyone shook their heads bitterly.
At this time, they all felt that they were in their prime and it was too early to seek an official position for their children.
Although Qin Qiong's son Qin Huaidao is a prince, he is only a sixth-grade warrior.
They feel that the future is still very long.
The smile on Li Shimin's face grew stronger, "The Duke of Lu means to give up the title to me. This is ridiculous, but I also like your child very much."
"So, Duke Dong'a, Duke Lu, and Cheng Chuliang, what do you think?!"
Cheng Yaojin was frightened by this scene and said anxiously: "Your Highness, he is not qualified yet."
All the officials also had indignant looks on their faces, and it was a bit too much to speak of one prince at a time.
Li Shimin said helplessly: "In that case, I will give him the title of Dong'a County. Duke Lu has done nothing and still wants to get a title for his child and become a county guard. It is also appropriate."
Others also had nothing to say.
Li Shimin took the opportunity to announce his contribution and then announced his decision.
However.
Cheng Yaojin said without any sign of weakness: "Your Majesty, I have another thing I would like to ask your help for."
Li Shimin also had a look of indignation on his face. Could it be that he gave too much and Cheng Yaojin got carried away. The reward this time is not over yet, and he wants to do it again?!
But he didn't get angry.
Instead, he smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Lu Guogong, just get straight to the point."
Cheng Yaojin smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, my son Cheng Chuliang is old and now a nobleman. He will be appointed as a prince soon and he will marry the Emperor."
"Wow!" a voice sounded.
The Tai Chi Hall suddenly exploded.
"You're so brave, you dare to hit even the emperor's daughter."
"It's too much to bully someone."
"Cheng Zhijie really doesn't know how to live or die."
Everyone was blaming Cheng Yaojin, but only Qin Qiong knew that Cheng Yaojin was listening to Su Chen and wanted to solve this problem.
Li Shimin pretended to say: "Gong Lu, several of my children are married, and the others are still young. Are you being too impulsive by doing this?!"
Cheng Yaojin chuckled, looking like a scoundrel, "Your Majesty, please don't be too unfavorable to one another. Brother Qin Qiong and the Changsun family can marry each other, so why can't I, the Cheng family?"
"Retreat from the court." Li Shimin was furious.
The ministers dispersed one after another, but they all gathered in front of Cheng Yaojin, patted him on the shoulder, and looked like they were suppressing a smile.
However, some people believe that Cheng Yaojin made Li Shimin very angry.
Only Cheng Yaojin didn't care much and kept looking for Li Shimin, saying that he would betroth the emperor's daughter to him no matter what.
Inside the palace.
Li Shimin didn't show much anger, but laughed wildly.
Queen Changsun asked: "Erlang, why are you so happy?"