Yu Wenhao was still angry. How dare these people despise Xu Yi. When Xu Yi was fighting for his country, they were still reciting poems and arguing against each other.
He punished Zhen Zifeng severely and dragged him out to beat him for insulting a hero of the imperial court. Although it was to scare the monkeys, he also reminded all officials to remember that some of the generals and officials who are idle now are not without merit. They all served the country in the past.
Gong cannot be arbitrarily despised just because of the current official status.
After punishing Zhen Zifeng, it was announced in the palace that Xu Yi was conferred the title of Marquis of Zhongyong, and he well deserved the title of marquis.
Xu Yi was transferred to the Ministry of War as a minister with a certificate of appointment from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Military service is Xu Yi's area of expertise, and he will definitely be competent and do well in this field. In the past, I thought of keeping him by my side, not wanting him to endure hardships, not wanting him to adapt to the rules of the officialdom, but I didn't even think about it, but it killed him.
Because of their ambition and thinking that they are useless, they end up being bullied.
Xu Yi came out of the queue and knelt down to thank him, with tears flashing in his eyes. In fact, he knew very well that there were many people who went through life and death for Beitang that day. How could he be so virtuous and capable?
Leng Shoufu patted him on the shoulder and said, "This title of Marquis Zhongyong was earned by you at the cost of your life. You deserve it."
Leng Shoufu was so moved when he said this that all the officials thought of the cruelty of seizing the throne before the emperor ascended the throne, as well as the cruel dangers during war. Without Mr. Xu, perhaps there really would be no emperor.
Everyone stepped forward to congratulate Marquis Zhongyong one after another. This time they all came from the bottom of their hearts. When mentioning those old events, they were all bloody.
After everyone had finished congratulating him, Yu Wenhao awarded rewards to all the generals who accompanied him on the battlefield that day. The soldiers' military pay also increased according to their military age, which was regarded as a generous reward to the soldiers of the Northern Tang Dynasty.
In the past few years, soldiers' military pay has been raised three times. Among the surrounding countries, Northern Tang's military pay is the highest. But now that the country has money, it should be spent on them.
Yuwen Haoxiong rewarded him vigorously, and after he retired from the court, he returned to the imperial study and ordered no one to enter. He wanted to be quiet by himself.
Leng Shoufu came with the officials, but was stopped outside by Eunuch Mu Ru. The officials were all surprised, but Leng Shoufu smiled and said nothing.
Some people have a stingy temperament engraved in their bones. Although increasing military spending is something that has been discussed, he is willing to give it, but he is willing to do so without hindering his heartache.
The emperor's heart is probably bleeding right now and he needs to heal his wounds.
It can be said that Leng Shoufu really understands Yu Wenhao. Yu Wenhao is indeed willing to give and has always wanted to give, but he still feels distressed.
Just like a person who is afraid of poverty, the best way to relieve stress on weekdays, besides being with Lao Yuan, is to listen to reports about how much money there is in the national treasury and how much food is stored in the granary.
After feeling distressed for a cup of tea, he began to summon for discussion.
After the discussion, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry was summoned to see Xu Yi. Xu Yi was given a title and a mansion. Although he was reluctant to leave it, Xu Yi had grown up and wanted to live away from him.
He chose a mansion and asked the Ministry of Works to renovate and decorate it. It didn't have to be expensive, but it shouldn't be shabby, and it should be comfortable and livable.
Xu Yi still seemed to be in a dream. He went back and told Ah Si about his appointment as a marquis, and he was in a trance.
Ah Si didn’t believe it when he heard it, “Who did you listen to?
Eunuch Mu Ru?
Are you afraid that he will make fun of you?
You have been idle for so many years, why are you knighted just now?
If Eunuch Mu Ru hadn't made fun of you, he must have heard wrong."
Xu Yi sat down tremblingly, "I guess I can't hear it wrong. The emperor made the announcement directly in the morning, and many officials came to congratulate me. I can't hear it wrong, but maybe I'm dreaming."
Ah Si grabbed his shoulders, with a look of ecstasy on his face, "What was announced by the Highness?"
Then there is absolutely no lie. How could the emperor suddenly confer you the title of marquis?
Xu Yi, what great achievements have you made?"
"There just aren't any."
Xu Yi's nose was sour, "Not only did I not perform any meritorious service, I also quarreled with the officials. The emperor stood up for me, so he gave me the title. My virtue is not worthy of the title. Ah Si, the emperor's move will cause criticism from the world."
Ah Si knelt down and looked at him, his eyes full of seriousness, "Xu Yi, listen to me, you have no virtue and are not worthy of your position. You have made great contributions, but after you have done so, you are willing to remain ordinary and conscientious. Except for being an assistant manager,
The imperial guard also serves as the emperor's imperial bodyguard. Although you don't have much actual duties, you have done far beyond the duties of a minister."
His wife's affirmation can always make a man regain his confidence quickly, and his eyes no longer feel hesitant, "Ah Si, am I so good?"
"Yes, you are the best."
Ah Si reached out and hugged him, "At least in the hearts of me and the emperor, you are irreplaceable."
Xu Yi was the easiest to be moved. When he heard his wife say this, he immediately hugged her with tears in his eyes.