poor family prodigal

In the military camp, the tribute table has been set up, and Wu Ling, Huang Hao, Wu Yuan, and Zheng Fanei are waiting eagerly. They all look at the gate of the military camp with anxious expressions.

The imperial edict has arrived outside the city and will soon arrive at the military camp.

When they got the news, they immediately went to notify Wang Yuan, but he never came.

"It's been an hour, why haven't the military advisors come yet? The father-in-law delivering the order is coming soon!"

"It would be bad if you miss the decree and seal!"

"Tell me, what official title and title will the imperial court grant to the military advisor this time?"

"To shoot King Tu Nan and defeat the deserter's [-] cavalry, there must be at least one marquis!"

All the generals were talking about it!

Suddenly a high-pitched voice came: "The imperial edict has arrived!"

A team of fast horses rushed into the military camp, headed by the eunuch who delivered the order and the palace guards with solemn expressions.

"The minister leads the order!"

Wu Ling and his entourage were both happy and anxious. They immediately knelt down together, shouting "Long Live the Mountain" and completed the three-kowtow and nine-bow ceremony.

"According to God's destiny, the emperor issued an edict. The Huang people went south and invaded the territory of Daye. Your soldiers sacrificed their lives and fought bravely to kill the enemy. They killed King Tu Nan, captured Agucha, annihilated [-] Huang people's heavy infantry, and beheaded [-] soldiers. It is truly an unparalleled achievement to capture [-] people with iron cavalry and captives.”

"I am not stingy with rewards. Wu Ling served the country loyally. He took the lead on the battlefield and personally led the soldiers to break up the wasteland. I am very relieved. I have made Wu Ling the Marquis of Wu, hereditary, and the governor of Peking. I will arrange military affairs today and return to Kyoto to report on my duties. !”

After reading this, the eunuch who delivered the edict paused, put away the edict and handed it over.

"Thank you Lord Ron!"

Wu Ling took over the order, his sword eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he felt a little unhappy.

Generally speaking, when a decree is passed on, whoever has made the greatest contribution will be given the title first!

He actually sealed him first instead of the military advisor.

In the memorial, he wrote clearly that this victory was all a clever trick of the military strategists.

If there is no military advisor to advise him, even if he is given another hundred thousand troops, he may not be able to defeat King Tu Nan.

Why did the imperial court seal it like this?

"Young Marshal has been granted the title of Marquis!"

"For such a great contribution, I must be granted the title of Marquis!"

"Besides, this is not the first time that the young marshal has been granted the title of Marquis. When Mourinho was the Duke of Zhenguo, the young marshal at that time was granted the title of Marquis of Zhonglie!"

"After conferring Mourinho, it's time to confer military advisor. What will military advisor do?"

"I must also be granted a title. If there were no military advisors, this war would never have been possible!"

"Yes, military advisors can also be granted the title of marquis!"

"But what should I do if the military advisor doesn't come?"

"We'll be waiting for you!"

The soldiers discussed enthusiastically.

However, the eunuch who delivered the order took out three imperial edicts and read them out one after another: "The participating generals Huang Hao, Wu Yuan, and Zheng went to the north. The city was destroyed and they fought to the death. I am very relieved. I specially appointed you and others as the commanders of Zhenbei. Zheng went to the north. Stay at Longtouguan, Huang Hao and Wu Yuan will return to Beijing to report on their work!"

"Thank you Lord Ron!"

The three of them were happy and surprised. They frowned unconsciously and murmured in their hearts.

From staff general to commander, he was promoted two levels at a time. It would be a lie to say he was unhappy!

But what made the three people uncomfortable was that they were sealed after the young marshal was granted the title, without being granted the title of strategist first.

Could it be that the imperial court thought that the military advisor's contribution was not as good as theirs, so he wanted to be sealed later!

But the young marshal and their records all clearly stated his military advisor's contribution, so why didn't the imperial court grant him a title?

"What's going on? Even three generals have been sealed, but not the military advisor!"

"That's right. Based on his contribution as a military advisor, the young marshal believes that he should be the first to be crowned!"

"Maybe it's because the military advisor didn't come!"

"The father-in-law who delivered the order doesn't know the military advisor, so how could he know that he didn't come!"

"Let's take a look. Maybe the military advisor's contribution was too great, so the imperial court made an exception and put him last!"

The soldiers started talking!

The father-in-law continued to pass on the decree, after all the generals, big and small, were sealed and rewards were given to the soldiers!

The edict-delivering father-in-law took out another imperial edict.

The soldiers are looking forward to it!

"I heard that the Longtou Pass was broken, and there were soldiers from Daye who were forced to surrender to the Huangren. According to the iron law of Daye, those who betray the country should die, and the nine tribes should be killed!"

All the soldiers who surrendered were trembling with fear!

"Fortunately, Marquis Wu interceded for you, and you have made meritorious service in the war. Therefore, I will express my special grace and forgive your sins. You will temporarily stay in the army and serve in the army. The general will arrange a time for you to be disarmed and return to your place of origin."

"Thank you Lord Ron!"

All the surrendering soldiers burst into tears.

As expected, the military advisor did not lie to them, and they won a great victory. His Majesty pardoned them.

Putting away the imperial edict, the eunuch who delivered the edict clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Marquis Wu, for becoming a Marquis again!"

"Thank you, Eunuch!"

Wu Ling frowned and said, "Has the message been conveyed yet?"

The father-in-law who passed the order reached out and said, "It's over."

boom!

Like a thunderbolt falling from the sky, the expressions of all the soldiers in the field changed drastically. The beaming faces suddenly turned expressionless, and no one was happy anymore.

Wu Ling clutched the imperial edict, veins popping out on his fingers: "I and the three generals have written the document and clearly stated the military advisor's contribution. Didn't the imperial court give the military advisor a title?"

"That boy Wang Yuan you are talking about!"

The father-in-law who delivered the decree was startled and came to his senses and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty originally wanted him to give him the secret method of forging weapons and grant him a ninth-rank official position. However, the left prime minister brought someone to give him the official position. As a result, your Majesty became angry and even the ninth-rank official was appointed. Don’t block him!”

"what!"

Wu Ling, Huang Hao, Wu Yuan, and Zheng Fanbei who heard it nearby were stunned and trembling with anger.

For such great achievements as a military advisor, His Majesty not only refused to grant him a title, but also took away the secret method of forging soldiers and only gave him a ninth-grade official position. Isn't this humiliating!

For a moment, everyone was speechless and their faces became gloomy!

Although the soldiers didn't know the details, they also knew that the military advisor had not been sealed, and they all held their breath in their chests.

The atmosphere became depressing.

The eunuchs and military guards who conveyed the order took a look and quickly led people to the county government office.

When the city was broken, Yan Xiu stood firm and refused to retreat, even sealing it.

In the military camp, there was a lifeless atmosphere, and there was no joy at all about being promoted to a higher rank!

Soldiers, you look at me and I look at you, but no one knows what to say.

"What do you think, Your Majesty?"

"Shut up and talk about His Majesty without authorization. Do you want to die?"

"What should I tell the military advisor?"

"After such a great victory, why would the imperial court reward the military advisor?"

"We have lost all the benefits!"

"I am ashamed of my promotion!"

The entire army is in a depressed mood!

Zheng Fanei said: "This, how should we tell the military advisor?"

Wu Ling looked bitter: "The imperial court has no title, and I am too embarrassed to see the military advisor. I dragged him into this battle, but in the end I made Wuhou, and he... ugh!"

Wu Yuan clenched his fist and beat his chest: "My chest is so tight right now that I can't breathe out. I don't know what to tell the military advisor when I see them!"

"I don't know how to face the military advisor, but I have a way to vent my anger!"

Huang Hao gritted his teeth and joined forces with the county commanders in the city to intimidate Wang Yuan.

When several people heard this, including Wu Ling, they all rushed to the cell with murderous intent.

Seeing the murderous group of people, the Yang family was frightened to death.

Yang Wanli looked stern and said inwardly: "What do you want to do? I'm warning you not to mess around! There are people in the Yang family in the cabinet who can go to heaven to hear... ah!"

……

Wang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and felt relaxed when he heard that the imperial court had no seal.

He had seen too much of the appearance of the late dynasty in ancient Chinese history.

Traitors are rampant and loyal ministers are wronged.

For example, this dynasty's Mourinho fought in the north and south for the great cause, what will happen to him?

Therefore, he never wanted to become an official in the court, and he was also afraid of being appointed an official by the court.

Otherwise, if you don't go when the time comes, you will be disobeying the decree.

Now that he has won this big victory, it is not without gain!

In the past three days, county magistrates, wealthy families, and officials have come to redeem their property!

Copper coins, silver, gold, and gold banknotes are directly brought into the house in carts!

Thirty thousand taels of gold were bought at the bottom, and most of them were sold forty or fifty times, equivalent to nearly one million taels of gold.

There are still many industries left.

It can be described as sudden wealth.

This person's net worth is actually the highest in Jiushan County, and even in Daye, he can be ranked among the top [-].

As well as Jiushan County's next year's salt notes and salt notes, they all fell into his hands.

He borrowed money from Feicang Zaohu households and asked them to go home and start boiling salt again.

He also built a tool capable of digging a thousand-meter-deep well and secretly gave it to the seven Fei Niu brothers!

Feicang is completely in your hands!

The goal of coming to Jiushan County this time has been exceeded!

I was thinking about going to the military camp, saying goodbye to Wu Ling and his party, and then returning to Fuxian County!

That night, Wu Ling brought many generals to Wang Yuan's home!

"Military advisor, we are sorry for you, all your achievements have been taken by us!"

As soon as they met, Wu Ling and a group of men knelt directly on the ground!

"Get up, what are you doing, don't you think of me as a brother!"

Asking a group of black-armored veterans to pull everyone up, Wang Yuan smiled and said: "If you really know me, you should know that I don't like kowtow. The imperial court really wants to give me an official title and go to the court to kowtow to people all day long. I will die of discomfort. Now with this ending, it’s too late for me to be happy!”

Wu Ling, Huang Hao, Wu Yuan, and Zheng Fanei had awkward smiles on their faces and felt uncomfortable in their hearts!

The military advisor was trying to comfort them. How could they not feel sad after having accomplished such great achievements?

"Okay, don't cry in despair, I'll give you something!"

Wang Yuan waved his hand, and the black-armored veterans pulled several cars to the front of the living room.

Once opened, the soldiers were dazzled!

The shadows of white flowers and yellow-orange gold radiate eye-catching light under the lantern.

Wu Ling frowned and said, "Commander, what are you doing?"

Huang Hao, Wu Yuan, and Zheng Fanbei were dazzled and quickly raised their heads in curiosity.

"When the Deserters came to the city, I spent money to buy a lot of assets in the city. At that time, they were all at bargain prices. Now that the Deserters have driven away, the assets have returned to market value, and I have made a huge profit!"

This is something that cannot be concealed. Wang Yuan said directly: "But this victory, although I had the idea, was actually achieved by many soldiers fighting bloody battles and risking their lives! So for this money, I I’m going to take some of it out and share it with everyone!”

"military adviser!"

All the generals burst into tears.

The imperial court had no title, and the military advisors made money and subsidized them!

Wang Yuan distributed: "Wuling, you take [-] taels, Lao Zheng, Lao Huang, Lao Huang, each of you has [-] taels, and each of the generals has [-] taels. The total number of thousand taels is [-] taels, and the total number is [-] taels... Soldiers "Those who died in battle will be given one hundred taels, those who were disabled will be given eighty taels, those who were slightly injured will be given sixty taels, those who are alive will be given fifty taels, and those who surrender will be given thirty taels."

Everyone was stunned, and many low-level generals burst into tears.

Generally speaking, military leaders only need to refrain from deducting money from soldiers, so how can they take the initiative to give them money?

Wu Ling was stunned for a while and frowned: "No, this is too much. To give it to all the soldiers will cost more than one million guan. This is more than the imperial pension. If it spreads, it will bring trouble to you, sir." !”

All the generals also nodded.

"What money did I give you!"

Wang Yuan said with a straight face: "Before the war, Marshal, you gave me one thousand taels, and General Huang, General Wu, and General Zheng gave me three hundred taels...the money was also given to you by the soldiers for safekeeping. Yes, you all gave it to me together, I invested it to make money, and everyone divided the money, how does this conflict with the imperial pension!"

"Uh!"

"exactly!"

"What you said, military advisor, makes sense. We invested the money!"

Many generals reacted and made repeated declarations!

Wu Ling frowned for a while but nodded!

This makes sense. What the court can handle can turn its attention to the military camp.

It will be beneficial to both of us to prevent anyone from thinking about this windfall made by the military advisor in the future.

Otherwise, if someone joins the military division in the future, the court will definitely care about this money based on their attitude towards him!

After serving as general for many years, he knew how poor the imperial court was!

The soldiers left with tears of gratitude!

That night, cartloads of copper coins, silver, and gold arrived at the army camp!

Each soldier received a large amount of money that he had never owned before!

The Wang family also received an uninvited guest!