Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather

When the court officials heard this, they all discussed whether Yang Zhengshan could be compared with the first generation of Duke Dingguo.

In Darong, the first generation of Duke Dingguo was like a military god, and was a military sage worshipped by countless generals.

With Yang Zhengshan's identity and status, he could not be compared with him, but the ability he showed was somewhat similar to his.

The first generation of Duke Dingguo was also good at training soldiers and using them like a god, and he also left behind military books.

Yang Zhengshan also wrote "Thirty-Six Strategies" and "Records of Military Training", and these two books are now widely circulated.

The more people discussed, the more intense it became.

Because they found that with the discussion, Yang Zhengshan might really be comparable to the first generation of Duke Dingguo.

It certainly couldn't be done when he was alive, but a hundred years later, or hundreds of years later, Yang Zhengshan might also become a military sage worshipped by countless people.

Just because Yang Zhengshan had "Thirty-Six Strategies" and "Records of Military Training", as long as these two books were passed down, there was a great chance that Yang Zhengshan would be called the ancestor in the future.

Then, the court began to go off topic.

Everyone no longer cared about what Zhu Qinwen wanted to do, and they all focused on whether Yang Zhengshan could leave his name in history.

Meow!

Leave his name in history!

This temptation is much greater than any title!

Zhu Qinwen listened to the discussion of the crowd, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

"Why didn't I think of this before?"

"But it seems that it's not too late to think of it now?"

"Maybe I can take this opportunity to leave a mark in history!"

"Although it is borrowing Yang Zhengshan's name, it is better to have a mark than nothing!"

Thinking of this, Zhu Qinwen couldn't help but get excited, and his voice suddenly raised eight degrees, shouting: "The former minister asks for the title of state for Yang Zhengshan!"

His voice shook the hall three times, and at the same time suppressed the discussion of the ministers.

After shouting, Zhu Qinwen was still happy.

Today I ask for a title for General Yang. If General Yang can really be granted a title, then he will definitely leave a strong mark in history in the future.

At this time, everyone came back to their senses, and their minds turned to reality again.

Although leaving a name in history is worth countless civil and military officials' struggle for a lifetime, it is a name after all, and the present is more important.

"I second the motion!"

"I second the motion!"

Then many ministers stood up to second the motion.

You don't need to look to know that these ministers are all the prince's people.

Obviously, this scene was planned by the prince long ago.

Above, Prince Gong and Prince Cheng looked at each other calmly, and then both winked at the ministers below.

"I object!"

"I object!"

Then several more ministers stood up to object.

The prince glanced at Prince Gong and Prince Cheng with a faint smile, and asked: "Why do you object?"

"I think this matter is inappropriate. Although General Yang has made great military achievements, his achievements are not enough to be conferred a title!" Zheng Shizeng, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, said.

"General Yang suppressed the rebellion and destroyed the Hu cavalry, which is a great contribution to the country and the people. If he is not worthy of being conferred a title, then who can be conferred a title?" The prince asked indifferently.

Zheng Shizeng wanted to name a person who had greater military exploits than Yang Zhengshan and who had not been granted a title.

He even thought of a suitable person, but he didn't dare to say it.

This person was Jiang Zhen, the general who won the Battle of Heiyun Mountain thirty years ago!

Although the Battle of Heiyun Mountain was fought against the Donghai Hu tribe, although this battle did not destroy the Donghai Hu tribe, and although this battle caused heavy losses to Chongshan Town at that time, the Battle of Heiyun Mountain was definitely the most important battle after Emperor Chengping ascended the throne.

Because of the Battle of Heiyun Mountain, Emperor Chengping sat firmly on the throne and obtained military power.

Because of the Battle of Heiyun Mountain, Chongshan Town and Liaodong were able to enjoy twenty years of stability.

It was also because of the Battle of Heiyun Mountain that the then weak Darong once again showed a strong deterrent to the outside world.

It can be said that the Battle of Heiyun Mountain reversed the decline of Darong at that time and was the starting point of Darong's revival.

It is absolutely of extraordinary significance.

In comparison, although Yang Zhengshan made great contributions, it was nothing in terms of significance.

The Wuliang Hu tribe has not yet threatened the foundation of Darong, and 80,000 Hu cavalry in Liaoxi cannot shake the foundation of Darong.

In terms of the importance of achievements, Yang Zhengshan is not as good as Jiang Zhen, the general of the Northern Expedition at that time.

Even Jiang Zhen was not given a title, let alone Yang Zhengshan.

Zheng Shizeng wanted to use Jiang Zhen to refute the prince, but he did not dare to mention Jiang Zhen.

Because Jiang Zhen was killed by Emperor Chengping!

As for why Emperor Chengping wanted to kill Jiang Zhen, a great hero.

This is an old story, and it is a long story.

Why did Emperor Chengping let Chongshan Town decline in the past? The reason was Jiang Zhen.

Jiang Zhen was a hero, but he was killed by Emperor Chengping. This was considered a stain on Emperor Chengping, so in the court, Jiang Zhen became a taboo topic and could not be mentioned.

Zheng Shizeng finally did not dare to mention Jiang Zhen, but just said: "But your majesty has not conferred a title for thirty years!"

"That's because no one has been conferred a title for military merit!" The prince chuckled and said: "You don't think that your majesty is unclear about rewards and punishments!"

This is an excuse he had thought of a long time ago.

Emperor Chengping just didn't want to confer a title, but he couldn't say it openly. If he said it openly, it would be too discouraging for the soldiers.

"No, no, I dare not!" Zheng Shizeng quickly bowed and denied it.

Saying that your majesty is unclear about rewards and punishments is like looking for death in a toilet.

"It's fine if you don't. I have decided to confer Yang Zhengshan the title of Marquis of Jing'an. If my father is to blame, I am willing to shoulder the responsibility and will never implicate you adults!"

The prince made up his mind to make Yang Zhengshan a marquis, and did not want to talk nonsense with the ministers anymore.

When the ministers heard this, they looked at each other in shock.

Having said that, what else can they say?

You can't say that you can't bear it, Prince!

The faces of Prince Gong and Prince Cheng were very ugly. Although they were extremely reluctant, they finally held back and did not stop them.

Because they know they can't stop it.

The prince insisted on making Yang Zhengshan a marquis, but the cabinet did not come out to object, and the nobles did not come out to object. They could not stop it even if they wanted to.

But why didn’t the cabinet stop it?

It’s understandable that the nobles don’t object. After all, Yang Zhengshan has always been very close to the circle of nobles. In addition, the nobles also want new forces to join to expand their influence on the court, so they have never objected. He was even extraordinarily supportive of the knighthood issue.

As for the cabinet.

Prince Gong and Prince Cheng both looked at Li Siyuan.

However, Li Siyuan seemed to be asleep, maintaining the same posture from beginning to end, with his head lowered, so that no one could see his face at all.

What on earth is this old fox planning?

At the end of the morning court, the matter of Yang Zhengshan's knighthood was decided.

Although there are still many people in the court who oppose it, under the prince's insistence, the matter of Yang Zhengshan's ennoblement has entered the preparation process.

The ministers left Tai Chi Hall, and Prince Gong and Prince Cheng also walked out of the imperial city side by side.

I don’t know since when, the two people who were originally on the same page became very close, whispering to each other while walking, and no one thought there was anything wrong with them.

"We can't delay it any longer!" Prince Gong turned back and glanced at the majestic Fengtian Gate with a cold look.

King Cheng put his hands into his sleeves and said with a faint look: "Third brother, we only have one chance to choose!"

Prince Gong withdrew his gaze, turned and walked along the street, "Fifth brother, we have no chance to choose! You don't think that after the prince ascends the throne, we still have a chance to survive, do you?"