On February 28, Prince Zhu Cihong, Minister of Personnel Zheng Sanjun, and Minister of Rites He Shishou rushed to the front line of Dabi Mountain with a large number of honor guards, bringing with them the imperial edict and rewards for meritorious people.
A lot was gained in this battle at Dabi Mountain. Emperor Longyan was very happy and the reward he gave was very heavy, involving a lot of people. Especially Li Zhi, who was promoted to a marquis this time.
The Marquis's canonization ceremony should have been held grandly in the Forbidden City, but now that the war on the front line is not over, Li Zhi, as the mainstay, cannot leave the front line lightly. Therefore, Zhu Youjian sent the prince to the front line in person, and brought the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the Minister of Etiquette to the front line to pay tribute to Li Zhi.
Canonize and give rewards to generals.
In Hong Chengchou's Chinese army tent, the first person to accept the imperial edict was Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao. Bijiagang, Hejia'ao and Dabishan had successive victories, and Hong Chengchou had the ability to strategize. Hong Chengchou was originally the prince and grand master, and this victory was a big one
Later, the emperor gave him the official title of Prince Taifu.
Hong Chengchou specially put on his own python robe to receive the order.
Zheng Sanjun, the Minister of Civil Affairs, read out the imperial edict. Hong Chengchou was so excited that he knelt down, kowtowed, and prostrated to receive the edict.
The fourteen-year-old prince Zhu Cihong stood under the golden fan and other prince's ceremonial guards. He stood beside the tent and nodded slightly to Hong Chengchou. Hong Chengchou was so excited that he knelt down and kowtowed to the prince.
The second person to be rewarded was Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu. In this battle, Yang Guozhu was very successful in killing thieves on the west wing. The emperor promoted Yang Guozhu to the rank of governor of the left.
In the Battle of Dabishan, the Ming army on the west wing did not lose against the Qing army. Wu Sangui, Wang Tingchen and Ma Ke who fought on the west wing also made gains. These people were rewarded one by one, and they all received half-rank official positions.
These military attaches were a little nervous in front of the prince, and they bowed and knelt down one by one.
The three generals who fought on the east wing and Cao Bianjiao who attacked the mountain did not get much credit. They could only watch the other military attachés raise their rewards, with expressions of unwillingness on their faces.
After the military attaches had received their rewards, Zhang Ruoqi, the military supervisor, also went up to receive the reward. He had performed well as a military supervisor and was promoted to an official rank, becoming the censor of Zuo Qiandu.
Finally, the highlight of this promotion was to confer Li Zhi as the Marquis of Xingguo.
As soon as the ceremony began, Prince Zhu Cixi walked to the center of the tent and stood in the middle representing the emperor's majesty. The Minister of Civil Affairs and the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs stood on both sides of the prince to conduct the canonization ceremony. Fifty Han generals in Jin Yiwei filled the central military camp.
, with embroidered spring knives in their hands, majestic. Ten eunuchs stood behind the two ministers holding various rewards.
Four young eunuchs stood behind Li Zhi holding trays, ready to receive various rewards for him.
Governor Hong Chengchou, Supervisor Zhang Ruoqi and eight general soldiers stood on both sides of the tent to witness this grand ceremony. The ten people looked envious and jealous of Li Zhi. Li Zhi was awarded the title of Marquis at the age of only 27. How could he not let others
Envy. With such a title, even if everyone strives to get old, they will never be able to get close to it.
However, Li Zhi's military exploits were there, and although everyone was envious, they were also convinced.
Zheng Sanjun raised the imperial edict and chanted loudly: "Where are Mr. Xingguo, the Prince and Tutor, the Governor of the Left, and the Chief Military Officer of Tianjin, Li Zhi?"
Li Zhi replied loudly: "Your Majesty, Li Zhi is here!"
Zheng Sanjun shouted: "The prince is here on behalf of the emperor, Li Zhi pays his respects!"
Li Zhi knelt down and bowed to Prince Zhu Cixiang.
When Li Zhi stood up, Zhu Cixi smiled and nodded towards Li Zhi. An official from Honglu Temple came up, held up the imperial edict and sang loudly: "Li Zhi, the uncle of Xingguo, served the country and made many military exploits in the south and north.
, it is appropriate to reward him with a title. I have decided to designate Li Zhi as a Marquis of the Prosperity of the Country, with a salary of three thousand dan, and he will be hereditary. I hope you will live up to my expectations and make further contributions to the country."
According to the etiquette, Li Zhi had to give in twice at this time. He handed over his hand and said: "My minister Li Zhi has been repeatedly rewarded, but he was granted the title too quickly. He was afraid of being criticized by others, so he did not dare to be granted the title."
Prince Zhu Cixi smiled and said: "You have made outstanding achievements in the southern and northern wars. In the second month after leaving Shanhaiguan, you have captured and beheaded 15,000 Dongnu, which is known throughout the country. You have been rewarded as a marquis, and you deserve your title. No virtuous person dares to do so."
Criticism."
Although the prince Zhu Cixi was young, he had been educated by the emperor since he was a child. He had a thorough understanding of world affairs and was very familiar with etiquette affairs. He answered Li Zhi appropriately. Hong Chengchou and the eight general soldiers looked at each other and looked at the prince highly.
The prince's intelligence is also a blessing to the country.
Li Zhi added: "Li Zhi is only twenty-seven years old. He is too young and may not be able to take on important responsibilities."
The prince smiled and said: "Although you are young, you have discovered that you have great talent, and you are qualified for the important task. I am conferring on you a marquis, which is really what everyone expects."
Li Zhi then stopped giving in and said, "The emperor's kindness is so great that I accept the order!"
The officials of Honglu Temple sang loudly: "The Marquis of Xingguo, Li Zhi, takes the imperial edict!"
Zheng Sanjun, the Minister of Civil Affairs, took out the canonization decree from the eunuch's tray and handed it to Li Zhi. Li Zhi took the decree with both hands and sang loudly: "I thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
After receiving the imperial edict, Li Zhi placed the canonization imperial edict on the tray held by the young eunuch behind him.
"Xingguo Hou Li Zhi takes the iron scroll!"
Li Zhi took the iron scroll, took a look at it, and put it on the tray.
The official of Honglu Temple sang again: "Li Cui, Li Li Zunzhen, Huilan Bide, the wife of the Marquis of Xingguo, was named the Marquis's wife by Yong. His mother Li Zheng, Mu Xiunaiwei, Guangshao dipped in emblem, was Yong.
Canonized as Mrs. Taihou."
This is a reward for Li Zhi's wife Cui He and mother Zheng.
"The emperor rewarded Li Zhi with an umbrella cover to show his power!"
"A jade-guitar stick, a five-piece brocade leather suit, a scarlet plain leather suit, a white plain suit, and a pigmented front and back robe.
One piece of silk scarf to cover the knees, one piece of inferior colored makeup and brocade ribbon, one pair of colored makeup flowers to wear, one large piece of red and white plain silk, one pair of scarlet plain silk, four strips of red plain ruffles, four pieces of gold cloud folder, and one pair of red clothes.
vice."
"A black gauze hat, a golden rhinoceros belt, a bright red woven gold chest and a unicorn round collar, a dark green woven gauze cover, and a cypress green woven lining."
"I will reward you with four pieces of silk, one with gold breast and unicorn red, one with white gold breast and green, one plain green, and one plain red."
There are many rewards items.
These items were supposed to be given to Li Zhi by the Minister of Rites. He Shishou was the vanguard against Li Zhi in the court. He seemed a little dissatisfied with Li Zhi's promotion to marquis. He stared at him and took out the reward items one by one from the back and put them on the table.
It was in Li Zhi's hand. Li Zhi turned his hand and placed it on the tray of the little eunuch behind him.
After the ceremony is over, these four young eunuchs will deliver the items to Li Zhi's military tent and hand them over to Li Zhi.
Li Zhi looked at He Shishou, his old superior, and couldn't help but feel a little sad because he didn't expect that they were very happy with each other at the beginning, but now they have turned into enemies.
After receiving the reward, the officials of Honglu Temple sang loudly: "Bye!"
Li Zhi knelt down and bowed down to the prince, who was presiding over the ceremony for the emperor, and sang loudly: "Long live my emperor!"
All the civil and military officials in the big tent bowed down and sang in unison with Li Zhi: "Long live my emperor!"
The officials of Honglu Temple sang loudly: "The ceremony is over!"
Li Zhi got up, patted the dust on his official robe, and secretly thought that from now on, he would be a marquis.
