Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 55

Ye Chen's body shook, and he ended his somewhat confused doze, pricked up his ears, and began to listen carefully.

In fact, not only him, more than 1000 people in the entire hall sat upright at this time, listening carefully.

Cao Bin, the envoy of Huinan Academy, commanded an army to wipe out more than [-] people from the Northern Han Army, captured five prefectures and counties, and formed a formation to resist the sneak attack of Khitan cavalry, turning the tide of the battle. Add Hussar General, add Lu Guogong, promote Wuning Army Jiedu Envoy, and official promotion to Deputy Envoy of the Privy Council.

The Jiedu envoy of the German Army, Gao Huaide, commanded an army to wipe out more than [-] soldiers from the Northern Han Army and more than [-] soldiers from the Khitan Army.Conquering two prefectures and counties, the credit lies in Sheji, adding [-] households in the city of food, plus the county government of Bohai, and the official was promoted to the deputy capital in front of the palace.

The infantry guards all commanded the party to lead the army to wipe out more than [-] people from the Northern Han Army, and captured three prefectures and counties. Zhen'an Army Jiedushi.

Zhaoyi Jiedu envoy Li Jixun commanded an army to wipe out more than [-] soldiers from the Northern Han Army and [-] soldiers from the Khitan Army, and captured two prefectures and counties. It's a matter of peace and prosperity.

Jianxiong Jiedu envoy Zhao Zan commanded an army to wipe out more than [-] soldiers of the Northern Han Army and more than [-] soldiers of the Khitan Army.Assisted in the capture of three prefectures and counties, and contributed to Sheji, adding [-] households in Shiyi, and the founding uncle of Jixian County.

Zhangde Jiedu envoy Han Chongbin commanded an army to wipe out more than [-] Khitan troops. The meritorious service was in Sheji, adding [-] households in Shiyi, and the founding son of Wanling County.

He Jiyun, the defender of Dizhou, defeated the Khitan army in the north of Yangqu, beheaded more than a thousand people, captured Wuzhou governor Wang Yanfu, captured more than [-] horses, and captured countless armor and weapons. Plus the founding son of Yangqu County.

Because the above people already have titles before, the conferment of this time is firstly to add food, second is to enhance the title, and third is to promote the promotion of false or real positions. As long as they read it at this time, there will naturally be corresponding agencies and departments to implement it according to the procedures.But it was different for Bai Ding like Ye Chen. The first time he was conferred a title, according to the practice of the past dynasties, the prime minister, or the prince, or even the emperor had to wear the gold crown and jade belt on the spot.

"Martial Cavalry Lieutenant Ye Chen has an audience with His Majesty." Hearing that he was called, Ye Chen hurried out of the line and paid homage to the emperor.Zhao Kuangyin stared at Ye Chen. Although he was full of admiration, his eyes seemed to be hooked. He looked at Ye Chen deeply, as if he wanted to see Ye Chen through. Ye Chen's salt-making skills were nothing more than seeing through the city walls of Taiyuan. It will collapse after pumping water. This is also traceable and justified. In the later battle with the Khitan cavalry, it can be said that it was luck or God's will to block the road of the Khitan cavalry's sneak attack in advance.

However, he later heard that Ye Chen used the technique of drawing blood to exchange lives in the army. This incident surprised him, and for the first time he felt that he could not see through Ye Chen.As for the class teacher on the way back to the court, he casually uttered a secret recipe and cured more than 500 sergeants of heatstroke, which seemed even more inscrutable.

For the emperor, he didn't want to have people among his courtiers whom he couldn't see through, but Ye Chen's background was really special, especially after he captured Taiyuan City, he issued a secret decree for the people of Bai Desi to investigate Everything about Ye Chen, the spies presented the results of the investigation to him last night, and the results were both expected and unexpected. Ye Chen really appeared in this world as if he had appeared out of thin air. Not in this world at all, of course it can be regarded as following his master to live in seclusion in the deep mountains and old forests, but with Zhao Kuangyin's vision of the founding emperor who has insight into the world, he has some doubts about this.You must know that this is even more thorough than the fact that the Taoist 'Zhen Wu' has no trace of his past.

However, no matter what, after Ye Chen's performance in the Northern Expedition, there is no need to doubt Ye Chen's loyalty. For Ye Chen who has no foundation at present, it is enough for Zhao Kuangyin to reuse him.But Zhao Kuangyin thought carefully these days, and for a while, he really didn't know where to put Ye Chen.

Proficient in arithmetic and the way of studying things, it is too overqualified to be placed in the Imperial College, and the position is too low in the army, which is not worthy of his title after being rewarded. Instead, he is placed in the position of a leading general. For the cloud-like Da Song, it was simply unreasonable.If it is civil servants or the Privy Council, Ye Chen seems to have no experience at all, and it may not be good for Ye Chen and the court to put him in the position of a court official or the center of the army.

"Today, Ye Chen, a disciple of a master from outside the world, came to our Great Song Army by God's will. First, he used Jinyang's extraordinary technology to make salt to relieve the suffering of our army's salt shortage, and provided our Great Song with a technology far superior to the current salt making technology. It will be beneficial for thousands of years. Then present the method of pumping and collapsing the city wall of Jinyang, reverse the situation of the Northern Expedition, break through Jinyang City, and be able to win the Northern Han Dynasty. Later, we saw through the Khitan cavalry sneak attack plan, and led people to resist, for our army Arranging troops to buy time and keep our army undefeated. Finally, Yang Jiye was rescued with the skill of magic arrows, and became a famous general in the Song Dynasty. The above four achievements are all in the country. I am grateful. On this court, reward It is my lifelong ambition to do my best for the rights bestowed on me by the heavens. For this reason, I will give Ye Chen a chance to make his own demands."

"You can also make your own request!" Ye Chen was stunned on the ground, wondering what should he choose?In other words, if you take the initiative to ask nobles and officials for money, will it leave a bad influence on everyone?

"It's a great fortune for me to escape from the dead in the Fen River. I escaped from the flood with the help of my soldiers from the Great Song Dynasty. It's shameless to give you a small salt-making skill. The city of Jinyang was destroyed, and I just contributed to it. , charged into battle, and broke through Jinyang is the merit of His Majesty commanding the three armies, the generals and the sergeants below. It is mainly Luo Yaoshun's merit to see through the sneak attack plan of the Khitan cavalry and lead people to resist. How dare I use these two things I would like to ask for credit from His Majesty. As for rescuing General Yang Jiye, it is only a matter of effort, not a great achievement, please be aware of it." Ye Chen remembered what Luo Gongming said to him last night, emphasizing the four words of "modesty and prudence" in the court The importance of words.

Later, when Luo Yaoshun heard that Ye Chen was going to see through the Khitan iron cavalry's sneak attack plan and let him lead people to resist, his body was shocked, and he was so grateful, thinking that this brother's friendship is worth it!He knew in his heart that based on Ye Chen's words alone, he had heard about the rewards for being promoted to a higher level, and he might be promoted to a higher level.He is now at the seventh rank, and if he goes up two more ranks, he will be at the sixth rank.

Seeing Ye Chen's credit, the others in the court nodded in praise. Even Zhao Kuangyin was satisfied with Ye Chen's words.But not rewarding meritorious deeds is Zhao Kuangyin's broad-minded demeanor, not to mention that as early as when he was in Jinyang, he had repeatedly said in front of the ministers and generals that he would reward Ye Chen heavily.

"I said before that if you want to reward Ye Chen for his outstanding achievements, you will never break your promise. Today, Ye Chen is awarded the founding uncle of Xiangfu County, with 500 households in the city, and rewarded with a thousand acres of fertile land in Xiangfu County, Kaifeng, the earl's mansion, and [-] gold. Two. Lead the captain of the fourth-rank Qingche. Come and present the crown belt." Zhao Kuangyin said.

The two small yellow gates held purple gold crowns and crimson robes.

The generosity of the Son of Heaven was beyond the expectations of the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty. You must know that the titles of the Song Dynasty from high to low are Prince, Heir King [the successor of the Prince is the Heir King], County King, State Duke, County Duke, and County Duke , County Marquis, County Bo, County Son, County Man.Ye Chen was awarded the title of County Earl this time, from a white body, across the two levels of county son and county male, and became an earl in one fell swoop.

For a long time, under the general trend of the country, Zhao Kuangyin has been extremely cautious in assigning nobles with food and land. In the past ten years, he has never assigned a new real title.But Ye Chen actually broke this restriction, and in one fell swoop became the founding earl with food and land.

This is unprecedented since the founding of the Song Dynasty, except for those heroes who founded the country. You must know that Cao Bin followed Zhao Kuangyin from birth to death for many years, and he was an absolute confidant before he was granted the title of county magistrate. Just the county magistrate.

After the founding of the country, it is even more rare to be able to add the word "founding the country" in front of some titles. Compared with the thousands of acres of land, it is insignificant.

Although Ye Chen has made great achievements, receiving such a reward is enough to show that the emperor values ​​him. Maybe there is still some gap between the founding ministers like Zhao Pu and Cao Bin, but it is not too far behind.

Zhao Pu and Cao Bin walked out at the same time, looked at each other, Cao Bin thought for a while, then backed away.

Zhao Pu said to Zhao Kuangyin: "The minister and Ye Chen are very speculative, how about letting the minister crown Ye Chen?"

Seeing this, Luo Gongming glanced at Zhao Guangyi out of the corner of his eye, and found that the latter looked at Ye Chen with admiring eyes, and there was a moment of sullenness. Ye Chen was crowning himself, but it was already too late.

Ye Chen still doesn't know that he has been involved in the biggest battle between the two biggest powers in the Great Song Dynasty, and he is very happy for the award he has won.I just think that he is now a Song nobleman with land, officials, titles, and money.

Zhao Kuangyin smiled and agreed to Zhao Pu's request.

The elegant music on both sides of the Royal Majesty was played, and Wang Jien read the imperial decree in pure official Chinese, which was very pleasant, without the high-pitched voice that an eunuch should have.

The four palace maids came up slowly and took off Ye Chen's outer clothes, took off the golden crown that tied her hair, combed her hair neatly with a comb, and tied it into a bun, then put on a crimson robe for Ye Chen, tied it with a jade belt, bowed to bow down.

Then, Zhao Pu came over with a smile on his face, took the purple gold crown and put it on Ye Chen's head, fixed it with a jade hairpin, tied the crown belt under his forehead, and loudly lectured him to be loyal to the country and serve the government's special treatment.

The music stops, and the words stop.

Cao Bin took a look at Zhao Pu, and felt a little dissatisfied with the latter forcibly tying Ye Chen to his body. After asking Zhao Kuangyin for instructions, he tied a purple gold fish bag on Ye Chen before Zhao Pu.

Then, one article and one military, the two important ministers led Ye Chen to worship the emperor three times and nine times to thank the emperor.Zhao Kuangyin gave a few words of encouragement, and it was a success.

(End of this chapter)