I was kicked out of the house, and I was reborn and became the emperor

The battle reached a climax at this moment. Fang Yi's spear skills were agile and sharp, and each move accurately suppressed Daishan's offensive.

Although Daishan was a martial arts expert, he was defeated by Fang Yi's unexpected strength and speed.

After a few rounds, his proud defense was easily torn apart like thin paper.

"Impossible! How could my martial arts be inferior to yours?"

Daishan was horrified that this seemingly weak opponent actually possessed strength that was difficult for him to resist.

He tried to find a glimmer of hope and spurred his horse to turn sharply, intending to escape from this Shura field, but he saw Fang Yi calmly taking the longbow from Fang Bo, stringing the arrow and shooting it out, like a meteor streaking through the sky, straight to replace Shan's heart.

"Whoosh-"

Accompanied by the sound of breaking through the air, the sharp arrow pierced through the sunset and also pierced through Daishan's last hope.

He fell from his horse with a bang, his eyes wide open, his unwillingness and despair frozen in that moment. The entire battlefield seemed to be still at that moment, only the blood-red sunset was still sinking mercilessly to the west.

……

The sun shines through the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, onto the magnificent palace.

In the court hall.

Emperor Taining held the battle report in his hand, his brows revealing an irrepressible joy, and his laughter echoed in the hall.

"My dear ministers, I am very happy today. My northern border is finally at peace!"

Among the ranks of military officers, a tall and straight-statured general slowly stepped out. He was Lu Jiang, Marquis of Zhenyuan, a veteran who had made great achievements on the battlefield.

There was a hint of urgency in his eyes, as if he was eager to give the glory to his colleagues.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Wuwei has made great contributions in recovering lost territory in the battle of the Northern Frontier. I beg Your Majesty to reward him and not to dishearten the loyal and brave soldiers of the Northern Frontier."

As he spoke, Lu Jiang's eyes were firm, and his words were obviously sincere, but they also revealed his determination to maintain factional friendship.

After all, mutual support among factions is particularly important.

However, Emperor Taining's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations.

His eyes were wide open and his voice was as loud as a bell, completely different from the happy expression he had just had.

"How foolish! Who said that the Marquis of Wuwei alone accomplished this extraordinary feat?"

This rebuke was like a bolt from the blue, silencing the originally noisy court in an instant. Only Zhenyuan Marquis Lu Jiang was left standing there in a daze, his face ashen and full of astonishment.

The ministers around looked at each other in disbelief. Normally, even if the emperor was dissatisfied with certain nobles, he would usually act behind the scenes and rarely express his dissatisfaction so openly. The deeper meaning behind this was hard to fathom.

Marquis Zhenyuan tried hard to suppress the shock and anger in his heart, and his voice was low and powerful.

"Your Majesty, if it's not Marquis Wuwei, could it be the governor of Ningjin City, Wu Minbo? How could a weak scholar go to the battlefield?"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was another stir in the court, with whispers everywhere. This was because Wu Minbo, originally a Confucian scholar, was sent to the Northern Frontier by Emperor Taining, ostensibly to assist but actually to supervise. However, it was unbelievable that he was now mentioned to be related to the victory.

"A scholar leading an army? This is a joke!"

An old minister whispered.

Emperor Taining raised a faint smile, as if he had anticipated the changes in the court. He waved his hand gently, signaling the eunuch with a shrill voice to continue.

The eunuch took a deep breath, raised his voice, and slowly laid out the contents of the second half of the letter. Every word and sentence was like a sharp blade, cutting through the tranquility of the court.

"Ningjin City Governor Wu Minbo respectfully reports to Your Majesty, Your Majesty, to rest in peace. Wuwei Marquis Fang Chengpingyuan is the patron saint of Yunzhou City, but he abandoned the city without firing a single arrow before the enemy arrived! If it weren't for Captain Fang Yi rushing to help overnight, fighting a large force with a small force, and turning the tide, I'm afraid the northern border would have fallen under the iron hoofs of the Jurchens!"

At this point in the letter, there was a dead silence in the court. The air seemed to freeze, and everyone's heart was filled with turbulent waves.

The name Fang Yi is like a meteor across the dark night, dazzling yet mysterious, making everyone curious and awed.

At this time, Zhenyuan Hou showed reluctance on his face, stepped forward, and said in a somewhat urgent voice: "Your Majesty, is there any hidden story behind this matter? I think it needs to be investigated in detail!"

Emperor Taining's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and his understatement revealed an unquestionable majesty: "Marquis Zhenyuan, are you questioning me, or the victory report of my Great Zhou?"

Marquis Zhenyuan was startled and realized his mistake. He immediately bowed his head and admitted his guilt without saying anything else.

Emperor Taining's expression softened slightly, and he said slowly: "Fang Yi is so loyal and brave, he is truly a pillar of the country. My dear ministers, what do you think, how should we reward him?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Minister of Works stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Captain Fang fought alone against the enemy. His courage is commendable, and his wisdom should not be underestimated. I think that making him a marquis can highlight his merits and enhance the prestige of our country."

"Female title?"

There was an immediate murmur in the court. The words of the Minister of Works were like a stone dropped into water, causing ripples.

Everyone knows that what the Minister of Works says often represents the emperor's mind, and Fang Yi, the dark horse, seems to be about to soar into the sky.

However, Chief Censor Duan Hai stood up. Coming from a prominent family, he naturally defended Wuwei Marquis Fang Chengping, who was also from a prominent family, with a hint of coldness in his tone.

"There is already a Marquis of Wuwei in the Northern Frontier. If we confer another title, it may be unfair. Moreover, Fang Yi is only a lieutenant. If he is promoted suddenly, I am afraid that his character will be unstable and he may become arrogant."

After hearing this, Emperor Taining nodded slightly, with a hint of deep thought in his eyes.

Indeed, there are many people in history who are so successful that they frighten their rulers. What he needs are loyal and humble generals, not ambitious heroes.

"The censor has a point."

Emperor Taining spoke slowly.

"Then let's make him a baron, the Loyal and Brave Baron, to honor his unparalleled loyalty and bravery. As for the fiefdom, we'll give him Yunzhou City so that he can settle down and make a living, which is also a compensation from the other family."

This arrangement not only demonstrated the emperor's magnanimity, but also cleverly balanced the forces of all parties. It also gave Fang Yi the highest honor with the words "loyalty and bravery".

Granting Yunzhou City as a fiefdom was undoubtedly a great affirmation of Fang Yi, but it also subtly sent a signal - the balance of the dynasty was quietly tilting.

Finally, Emperor Taining turned his gaze to Wen Xi, the chief eunuch beside him, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.

"Wenxi, you must personally deliver this edict of reward. Also, draft another edict to the Marquis of Wuwei who is living in Dai County, telling him that since he loves Dai County so much, let him live out his days there. At the same time, return all the troops and horses originally in Yunzhou City to Fang Yi!"

All the civil and military officials in the court looked at each other in bewilderment. They all knew that the Northern Frontier had finally changed its owner!

Emperor Taining was very proud.

He had thought of countless ways to take back the military power of Marquis Wuwei in the northern border, but there was never a suitable opportunity.

And now, the opportunity has finally come!