At first glance, this condition seemed simple, but after careful consideration, Wei Qinghong realized that this condition was so difficult that it was as difficult as climbing to the sky.
I wonder how it is possible that there are no traitors in the Long Xia court today?
If it were leaked by some greedy and corrupt officials, you can imagine the seriousness.
Seeing that Wei Qinghong stopped talking, Chen Mu shook the snow stains on his head, and then smiled and said: "Wei Sima, think about it, if I really give you this method, will it be good for the entire country?
bad?"
Wei Qinghong remained silent for a long time, finally having to compromise with reality.
"Hey, I am indeed... very abrupt."
Chen Mu was silent for a few moments and said nothing more. He slightly cupped his hands towards Wei Qinghong and left slowly in the snowy night.
Early morning of the second day.
The envoy had already arrived at Shuofang City's residence.
"Long Xia is carrying it, and the emperor issued an edict to make Wei Qinghong the Duke of Zhennan and grant him a fiefdom..."
Several people were kneeling on the ground and waiting for the order. Wei Qinghong's uncle and nephew were already in high positions and were not very interested in the so-called fief money. What really made them ecstatic was the gift given to them by the emperor this time.
title.
A Zhennan Gong and a champion marquis, especially Huo Quxie, who became a marquis in his twenties, is an unprecedented honor.
Soon, the envoy looked at Chen Mu and others.
Qi Zeguang was granted the title of Baron Zhengman, and Xiahou was granted the title of Baron Yangwei.
Confess Han Xin'er as the number one soldier in Long Xia.
Granted Chen Mu the title of King of Sichuan.
Hearing the words "King of Shuchuan", the uncle and nephew almost jumped up in shock and looked at the envoy in disbelief.
The King of Shuchuan... It's incredible. From the time Emperor Ancestor founded the Longxia court to the present, there has never been a king with a different surname!
King with a different surname...what a great honor!
Before the two of them could get over their shock, the envoy suddenly put away the imperial edict and said nothing further.
Wei Qinghong's uncle and nephew looked at each other, and then asked: "Is it over?"
The envoy glanced at a few people and said coldly: "Accept the order."
At this moment, the expressions of the two of them suddenly froze.
I can’t believe that with such great contributions by Chen Mu and the others, they only received four titles, but none of them had any official title or fiefdom title...
The King of Shuchuan... without a fiefdom, no real power, just an empty title.
However, when the imperial edict arrives and the emperor comes in person, how can a few people dare to say anything?
At this moment, the two uncles and nephews also felt a little grievances against Chen Mu and the others. It can be seen that if the four of them were not involved in this battle, Wujiang City would have been destroyed. How could all the prefectures and counties north of the Yellow River be spared from the Tatars' burning, killing, and looting?
In this battle, 70,000 of the enemy's elite troops were wiped out. The Tatars' vitality was severely damaged and they would not dare to do it again for at least ten years.
Such a great contribution was treated so lightly by the current emperor. Apart from four empty titles, he was not even rewarded with a penny.
I think I'm extremely smart, and I just want to be fooled just because I have four prestigious titles, but others are not fools. If something happens to the country next time, will others still be willing to be fooled like this?
The two uncles and nephews couldn't help but shook their heads. If the truly capable people were fooled like this, and those mediocre people in the court would be promoted steadily, who would be willing to really work for the court in the future?
The way this world is... it's hard to describe.
After the envoy left, the two of them looked at Chen Mu and the others with some embarrassment.
"Mr. Chen, don't be upset. I will write another letter to the emperor and I will definitely get you a reward."
Compared to Chen Mu and others, they were not at all depressed at this moment, but instead looked happy.
"It doesn't matter, it's good to have a name. Listen to Han Xin'er, the number one soldier in Longxia. How loud is it?"
It was loud, but Chen Mu didn't know that this title was worthless, not even the lowest level Viscount.
The four of them were indeed played by the emperor.
It would be a lie to say that he doesn’t hold grudges. Chen Mu is also a mortal who likes money and mating.
After a bloody battle for so long, it’s not like he’s going too far. Why don’t you show some kindness?
Without giving you a penny, Chen Mu always feels like someone else is using you for free. He has played with you and doesn’t give you any money. It’s so fucking stupid!
But there is no need to care about these things at the moment. The world is like this, so what can be done.
The Chinese New Year is just over a month away, so it would be wise to go back to be with my wife as soon as possible.
Things in Monan have come to an end today. After lunch, Chen Mu said goodbye to Wei Qinghong.
Wei Qinghong slightly cupped his hands towards Chen Mu: "If Mr. Chen hadn't made a strategic plan to turn things around this time, I don't know what the situation would be like now."
Chen Mu waved his hand as he walked out of the city: "Defend your family and country. Even if you are in a humble position, you should not forget it. That's right."
"Sir, you are humble."
But just when Chen Mu and his party were about to leave the city, there were sudden bursts of extremely rapid footsteps behind them.
When everyone looked back, they discovered that it was the thirty or so Shu troops.
Chen Mu smiled slightly. There was relief in his smile, but it also contained endless bitterness.
When I came here... there were more than 10,000 people, but when I left, there were only so few people left.
Before Chen Mu had time to speak, the three of them knelt half-kneeling on the ground with a thud.
"General! Although the battle is over, we still want to continue to be loyal to the general!"
This was something Chen Mu didn't expect. He thought these men were just coming to see him off, but who would have expected that such a thing would happen.
"Go away! I don't have any spare money to support you, you bunch of cut-throats, go back to the military camp and become soldiers!"
Chen Mu wanted these soldiers very much, but he knew that these people were troops of the imperial court and could not be moved by himself.
But soon, Wei Qinghong said with a smile: "I heard from Xiahou... Mr. Chen is doing business in Bajun. I think you can use these Shu troops. I have kicked them out of the military camp."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mu couldn't help but feel happy. He glanced at Wei Qinghong and said unceremoniously: "In that case, thank you Sima."
Wei Qinghong waved his hand: "I will repay the kindness of the spring, it's nothing. If you have any trouble in the future, you can come to me, sir."
Chen Mu held up his hands: "Of course, Sima then... see you in the world."
Wei Qinghong responded: "Haha, see you in the world."
"Brothers from the Shu Army, follow me back to Yizhou!"
With a shout, a group of people shouted slogans and followed Chen Muyuan happily.
There was another heavy snowfall that day, and the sky was filled with heavy snow. Dozens of people finally arrived in front of the horse team that had been prepared in advance.
Chen Mu glanced at Xia Hou: "This time, you take these brothers back to Yizhou first."
Xia Houcai was about to get on the carriage. Hearing that Chen Mu was not ready to leave, he couldn't help but be surprised and said: "Brother Mu...do you have anything to do if you stay here?"
Chen Mu shook his head, and then looked at the bundle in his arms with a bitter look. What was inside the bundle was none other than Lin Qiye's ashes.
"I have to fulfill my bet, a hundred taels of gold, and... take this kid back to Qingchuan, Lizhou."
After hearing this, Xiahou suddenly fell silent. He glanced at the baggage in Chen Mu's arms, and a feeling of sadness suddenly poured into his heart. Then he suddenly looked at the distant mountains and the nearby snow.
To this day, I still seem to be able to hear that person and that voice that day... In the territory of Longxia, foreigners are prohibited from traveling.
Xia Hou was puzzled. He was just a small person, how could he be so ambitious.