Chapter 604 Extra reward
Zhao Ji had already received the newsletter sent by Zhong Shidao with Xinying. The news that the Empress Dowager Xiao escaped and the Song army captured Yanjing City also made Zhao Ji ecstatic. state of excitement.
For this reason, he specially went to the Taimiao to pay homage to his ancestors, and comforted his ancestors with the news of recovering Youzhou.
But what made Zhao Ji even more excited was that Zhong Shidao wrote a sentence at the end of the Eagle letter, confiscating 15 million taels of silver, 800,000 taels of gold and countless rare treasures.
Song Dynasty paid 120 years old coins to the Liao Kingdom, and took them back overnight. How can Zhao Ji not be excited? This wealth will undoubtedly greatly alleviate the financial difficulties of the imperial court, which is extremely serious. The crisis was actually resolved by war.
In the early morning of the next day, Zhong Shidao's 800-mile express report was sent to the capital. The contents of the express report were much more detailed than the pigeon letter. Not only did it contain news of victory, but also news that 80,000 Jin soldiers entered Yanjing Mansion at the same time.
In addition, the eight hundred miles of quick steps also brought the Jade Seal of the Liao Kingdom.
Zhao Ji immediately summoned important ministers to discuss Yanjing's countermeasures in the Chuigong Hall. Zhao Ji said slowly: "Dear friends, everyone must have known the great victory of the Eastern Route Army in Yanjing. Not only did they send a detailed battle report, but they also sent me a special item, which is the jade seal of the Liao Kingdom, which Li Yanqing, the commander of the right army, seized from the Liao Kingdom's palace, you can take a look."
Zhao Ji immediately ordered people to hand over the jade seal of the Liao Kingdom and the seal of the Empress Dowager of the Liao Kingdom to everyone for closer inspection. They were not very interested in the seals of Yeluchun and Empress Dowager Xiao, but they were very rare about the jade seal of the Liao Kingdom.
Cai Jing said with a smile: "I don't know how many times I have seen the seal of the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom in the Liao Kingdom, but I didn't expect to see the real thing today. This Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom was returned to the Song Dynasty, which also proves that the Liao Kingdom has passed away. At the same time, the land and population of the Liao Kingdom should be inherited by the Song Dynasty, and the veteran feels that the Jin Kingdom should jump in a hurry."
Zhao Ji smiled slightly, "The population of the land is relatively empty, but I am gratified that it was our Song Dynasty that destroyed the Liao Kingdom, not the Jin Kingdom. Today I have called you here to discuss two things. One is the meritorious soldiers. The reward, followed by the Yanjing Mansion's follow-up matters, it is estimated that there will be some negotiations with Jin Guo."
At this time, Gao Qiu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, can I say a few words?"
"Taiwei Gao, please tell me!"
Gao Qiu walked out of the queue and said with a smile: "Recovering Youzhou, the whole world celebrates. My Great Song Dynasty has also washed away its century-old shame. In addition, it has confiscated a huge amount of wealth to solve the financial difficulties of the imperial court. I implore Your Majesty to fulfill the will of Emperor Shenzong, and confer the title of King of the Way of the Master."
This is the time Gao Qiu has been waiting for for a long time. Let the emperor confer the title of teacher and king, and severely humiliate Tong Guan.
Zhao Ji pondered for a while and said: "Conferring a king is a major event, don't rush this moment, after the Song and Jin negotiations are over, we have settled down in the Yanjing Mansion, and it will not be too late for me to fulfill the last emperor's will, but I am considering adding a seed master Dao Taibao, General Hussars, the titles are discussed later, what do you think?"
Cai Jing said with a smile: "We fully agree with His Majesty's prudence. You really can't be too hasty in conferring the king, at least you have to wait until the teacher of the kind teacher triumphs. In addition, I suggest that Your Majesty reward Li Yanqing. After all, he is the one who fought **** battles. The real hero who recaptured Yanjing, he made great contributions in accepting the surrender of Guo Yaoshi, capturing Fanyang County, and defeating Xiao Qian's army in Liangxiang County. He has made great achievements in this Northern Expedition, and the old minister implores His Majesty to extend the reward."
Of course Cai Jing knew that Li Yanqing would be rewarded heavily, and even Li Yanqing's father would be interviewed by the officials. Under such circumstances, he stood up and expressed his opinion, as if it was his suggestion, and got a favor out of thin air. Prince's relationship.
Zhao Ji nodded and said: "Although Li Yanqing's qualifications are low, he has made great achievements repeatedly. I decided to reward him in an exceptional way. He was promoted to three ranks, and he was named Taizhong Doctor, Longtuge Attendant System, and Tangyin County Marquis. , reward five thousand taels of gold, ten thousand bolts of silk, a purple robe, and a goldfish bag."
Everyone in the hall looked at each other in blank dismay. No one expected that the Son of Heaven would be so generous. His official rank was raised from the sixth rank to the fourth rank, and he was granted the title of the Founding County Marquis of the third rank.
Zhao Ji laughed again and said: "Today is mainly to reward one general and one general. Other generals will be rewarded. I will never treat meritorious ministers badly. Next, I will discuss with you the follow-up matters of Yanjing Mansion, how to negotiate with Jin Guo, I hope that all dear ministers will actively contribute their suggestions.”
Li Daqi changed into the court uniform of a seventh-rank official, and followed the **** to the Wende Hall with anxiety. The Wende Hall is a place where the emperor takes a rest after retreating from the court.
Li Daqi waited at the door for a while, and an **** came out and said, "The Son of Heaven declares that Li Daqi has an audience!"
Li Daqi hurriedly followed the **** into the main hall. He didn't dare to raise his head. When he reached the pilgrimage line, he knelt down and paid respects.
The emperors of the Song Dynasty were more close to the people, and it was common for them to meet with the common people. Zhao Ji smiled slightly, "Mr. Li is exempted from courtesy, and he is granted a seat!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for sitting down!"
Li Daqi had practiced repeatedly yesterday afternoon, and he was roughly familiar with some basic etiquette.
An **** brought an embroidered pier, Li Daqi sat down sideways, Zhao Ji smiled again: "Actually, I also use Baoyanzhai's balm, especially topaz balm, which is smooth and delicate, very comfortable after washing the skin, perfume and rouge are also very good. Well, my queen likes it very much, she only uses Baoyanzhai, and I also hope that Baoyanzhai can make better items."
Li Daqi hurriedly said: "Thank you, Your Majesty Jinkou, for your appreciation. Xiaomin is very grateful. Recently, Baoyanzhai is developing shampoo, which uses saponin juice as raw material, with special fragrance medicine and milk. It will be launched soon. , it's called Acacia Hair Cream, I hope His Majesty will like it too.”
Zhao Ji was overjoyed, "This is a good thing, let's talk about it first, I must use it first."
"I don't dare, I must let His Majesty use it first."
Zhao Ji said again: "This time, your son has made great achievements in Yanjing. He has contributed to the Song Dynasty. I have decided to break the rules and promote the reward. I also heard that her mother passed away very early. It is you who have worked so hard to raise him so that I can train him." I am also very grateful to you for producing such a talented person with both civil and military skills."
After being praised by the emperor, Li Daqi felt his nose sore. The hard work of raising his son in the past was worth it. He hurriedly said: "Yanqing has been a genius since he was a child, and he won the leader of Tangyin County's supernatural power contest at the age of six. He has never forgotten his reading skills. , especially talented in calligraphy, thanks to the careful teaching of two good masters, one is his enlightenment teacher Yao Gong, and the other is the head of the Imperial Army Zhou Tong, which enabled him to be both civil and military, but more importantly, His Majesty's Trust, let him command the army at a young age, without His Majesty giving him a chance, how could he have achieved today's results."
Li Daqi is worthy of being a big businessman, and he is very good at talking. Zhao Ji nodded with joy and said: "I remember that Li Yuanwai was appointed Lang Guan during the horse bow competition. Although it is a false job, it is also a status. I bestow upon Li Yuanwai the Founding Baron, and a pair of silver fish bags!"
Li Daqi was overjoyed, knelt down and kowtowed, "Xiaomin thank Your Majesty Long En!"
Zhao Ji was also a little tired, so he smiled and waved his hands, "Go! I'm looking forward to your lovesick hair milk."
Li Daqi got up and slowly exited Wende Hall, he was so happy that he actually had a title.
In the afternoon, Li Daqi came to his son's residence. Because Cao Ping and his son came to visit Cao Yun, Li Daqi also rushed to meet his in-laws.
Today, Cao Yun was also conferred the imperial order, and she was named the fourth-class imperial order master. The Song Dynasty stipulated that all the wives and mothers of officials from the sixth grade Tong Zhilang and above could be granted imperial orders. Madame, Shuren, Shuren, Renren, Respectful, Yiren, Anren, Ruren.
According to Li Yanqing's rank as a fourth-rank Taizhong doctor, Cao Yun should be named Renren, but because Li Yanqing's title is higher, she was granted the title of Shuoren, which is higher than her mother.
Cao Yun's belly was already high, she sat quietly beside her, with his grandfather Cao Ping and grandpa Li Daqi sitting in the middle, and her father Cao Xuan on the opposite.
Cao Ping also seemed very happy, but he was not very satisfied with Li Yanqing's title. He waved his hand and said, "It is the court practice to rely on military merit to obtain a title, and it should have nothing to do with seniority. However, as for someone saying that if Yanqing has ten years of seniority, he can even be named a county magistrate, I would say that is nonsense, and in my opinion, Yanqing should be named king."
Li Daqi was so frightened that he trembled all over, unable to say a word, Cao Xuan was also so frightened that he waved his hands again and again, "Father, don't speak in vain!"
"You know what a fart!"
Cao Ping scolded his son harshly, and then said to Li Daqi: "My relatives, please don't think I'm talking nonsense. I've read the emperor's will. Whoever takes Yanjing can be crowned king. What is a general? I am a general. Don't you know yet? Yanqing is the leader of the right army, the old kind is not the leader, but the commander-in-chief, and the crown prince is the generalissimo. Everyone said that the old kind is going to be crowned king, so I was very angry. Obviously, Yanqing should be the king. Yeah, why hasn't anyone pointed this out?"
Only then did Li Daqi cautiously say: "He is not from the royal family. To be crowned king at such a young age will become a target of public criticism, which is not good for him. Besides, the general in the imperial decree should mean the commander-in-chief. It cannot be understood one-sidedly, otherwise it should be said to be the general. All coaches can be crowned kings."
Cao Ping pondered for a while and said: "You are right. He is too young. It is really not good for him to be crowned king, but the imperial decree is written very carefully and there will be no ambiguity. The general it refers to is the general who entered the Yanjing army. Otherwise, the coach will be written according to the original words of Emperor Shenzong."
At this time, Cao Yun, who had been silent all this time, asked in a low voice, "Since the war is over, when will Yanqing be able to go home?"
Cao Ping shook his head, "The war is not over yet, the Jin Kingdom's 80,000 troops have also entered Youzhou, and it is still unclear who will own Youzhou in the end."
These words made both Cao Yun and Li Daqi turn pale. It turned out that the danger was not over yet.
(end of this chapter)
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