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

Suddenly, he saw in the distance a blood-stained flag of the Jurchen king with an eight-clawed eagle fluttering in the wind. The commander was delighted. Could it be that the Khan had escaped?

But when he looked down, he was surprised to see that these cavalrymen were wearing the uniforms of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The captain stood there in a daze, and the royal flag was taken away. Nurhaci's fate was self-evident.

Fang Yi rode ahead and broke into the enemy camp like lightning. Before the captain could react, a spear had pierced through his armor like a dragon. Bright red blood splattered, and his heavy body slowly fell from the horse's back.

Then he rushed to a high ground and raised Nurhaci's head with the tip of his spear, and the sound shook the whole area.

"Here is the head of the Jurchen leader Nurhaci. Who dares to fight with me in the northern border?"

After he finished speaking, the battlefield fell into dead silence. The Jurchen soldiers stopped in shock and stared at the head hanging on the tip of the gun in amazement.

It is impossible to tell whether it is Nurhaci, but the Jurchen flag behind him is a symbol that everyone is familiar with.

"We lost, we lost..."

A Jurchen captain stood there in a daze, staring at the extremely hideous head in the sunlight, whispering weakly, full of despair.

Di Qing was overjoyed when he saw this scene, and he cheered loudly: "General Fang is so brave! The northern border is mighty!"

"Kill!" The old soldiers in the Northern Frontier were excited. The man standing on the horse like a god of war gave them endless power, and they swung their swords at the Jurchen soldiers around them.

Soon, a Jurchen soldier finally could not hold on any longer, turned his horse around and fled the battlefield in panic. When one person fled, everyone followed him.

The Jurchen cavalry's defense line collapsed, the monarch died, the army was defeated, the will to continue fighting was gone, and only their embarrassed figures fled in all directions.

As the sun was setting, corpses were strewn across the ground outside Yunzhou City. This battle, which lasted from midnight to dusk, had exhausted everyone's strength. A strong man from the northern border embraced the body of his fallen comrade and finally burst into tears: "Old Zhao, did you see that? We won, we really won! How great it would be if you could hold on a little longer..."

Fang Yi slumped on the ground, his spear slanted beside him, his back leaning against his horse, breathing heavily.

The setting sun stretched his shadow into a long one. The soldiers who were cleaning the battlefield cast admiring glances at him from time to time, and were all moved by Fang Yi's heroic demeanor.

……

Inside the imperial hall, beneath the magnificent golden dome, sunlight shines through the exquisite window lattices, adding a touch of warmth to this solemn and dignified place.

Emperor Taining sat on the high dragon throne, the battle report from the northern border in his hand seemed to carry endless glory and joy. His laughter was deep and hearty, echoing throughout the hall, making the already nervous ministers even more uneasy.

"Hahaha, Fang Yi actually has such amazing talent. It's such a blessing for our Great Zhou!"

Emperor Taining's eyes flashed with interest that was difficult to conceal.

This interest was not just because of his glorious military exploits, but also because of a casual comment made by Wen Xi when he returned from the northern border: "That Fang Yi has quite a bit of the demeanor of your Majesty when he was young."

As soon as these words were spoken, a thousand waves were stirred in Emperor Taining's heart.

He couldn't help but think of his lost child. Comparing the current Fang Yi, who is in his youth and invincible, with him, an indescribable resonance and expectation arose spontaneously.

Emperor Taining once again glanced at the civil and military officials in the court, with a smile on his face, and asked with a hint of provocation: "Remember the last time I wanted to reward Fang Yi, you all advised against it. Now, facing his achievements, what do you think?"

The atmosphere in the hall froze for a moment.

The ministers looked at each other, and no one dared to speak first.

Their silence seemed to explain the problem better than any words - their attitude towards Fang Yi had quietly changed.

Emperor Taining keenly captured this subtle change. He deliberately picked Shangguan Ba, the Duke of Ningguo, who was usually the most stable and had a clear stance, and wanted to hear the opinion of this old minister.

Shangguan Ba's face showed a bit of embarrassment. His son's performance in the Northern Frontier had long been a topic of conversation among the court officials. Now he had to evaluate Fang Yi, and one could imagine the mixed feelings he felt.

"I think that Fang Yi not only demonstrated his outstanding military talent in this battle, but also boosted the morale of the army and the people. He deserves a generous reward."

Although there was sincerity in his words, they also revealed a bit of helplessness and unwillingness.

At one side, Grand Tutor Xuanyuan Hongru responded to Shangguan Ba's words with a meaningful smile, his eyes flashing with experienced insight.

He knew very well that although Shangguan Ba's words were true, they seemed a little pale and powerless at the moment.

When Emperor Taining turned his gaze to him, Xuanyuan Hongru stroked his beard and spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, Fang Yi's actions are not only about personal honor, but also about the lifeline of our Great Zhou.

With his own strength, he turned the tide, defeated the Jurchens, and maintained peace on our borders. His contributions were so great that he can be called a pillar of the country.

If we don't go to the capital to confer titles, or even confer titles of nobility or kingship, it will be difficult to appease the people and show the court's attention to loyal and brave people."

When everyone heard Xuanyuan Hongru's words, they burst into exclamations of surprise, like rolling spring thunder, shaking the entire hall.

Fang Yi, the young man who had just turned seventeen not long ago, was actually going to be conferred a title of nobility and appointed as prime minister?

This shock was like a thunderbolt in a clear sky, which was unbelievable.

The most important thing is that everyone secretly glanced at Emperor Taining who was sitting high on the dragon throne, and saw that there was not a trace of disgust between his brows, but instead a hint of subtle approval, which made people feel a chill running from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.

Shangguan Ba, an old minister in the court, who was always known for his steadiness, could no longer suppress the turmoil in his heart. He stood up hastily and gave urgent advice.

"Your Majesty, I think Fang Yi is still young and has not experienced enough hardships. Is it too hasty to confer him a title of nobility?"

His voice echoed throughout the vast hall, trying to summon back the light of reason.

However, Xuanyuan Hongru laughed loudly, and that laughter was bold and confident, instantly overwhelming Shangguan Ba's dissuasion.

"Sir Shangguan, your son is not that young anymore. Has he brought back any outstanding military exploits since he was sent to the northern border?

Young people should work hard and strike while the iron is hot!"

These words were as sharp as a knife, piercing Shangguan Ba's heart directly, causing the expression on his face to freeze instantly, with embarrassment and unwillingness intertwined, but irrefutable.

All the ministers present were secretly shocked when they saw this scene.

Xuanyuan Hongru's words not only showed his firm support for Fang Yi, but also contained silent sarcasm towards the Shangguan family.

There was a subtle tension in the air, but no one dared to speak.

Emperor Taining saw that the situation was somewhat tense, so he stepped forward to mediate, his tone calm.

"My dear ministers, you are all the pillars of our Great Xia. Although Fang Yi is young, he is extremely talented and his desire to serve the country is evident.

As for how to reward, we will consider it in detail.

But there is one thing. Send an order immediately to summon Fang Yi to the capital as soon as possible. I want to see him in person."