Chronicle of Emperor Jing

"Father, don't worry, I will have a good discussion with Xiaoqi about this matter." Wei Ze agreed without thinking.

Some things, the two brothers really want to have a long talk, to discuss how to deal with it next.Moreover, Wei Ze felt that what his father said was very reasonable, no matter what, the book that should be written should be written, especially for future considerations, the posture that should be presented at this time must be presented.

Even if others don't believe it, but with this gesture, in the future, they can take it out again and make a comeback.

Now that the emperor is in a hurry, these things are nothing to worry about, but in the future... Wei Ze thought of the words old and weak, old and pearly, and thought of Xiao Qi's face, and he felt ashamed for a while.

Xiaoqi has never had a beautiful face before, and the word "decay" is a bit strange when he thinks about it at this moment.

However, Xiao Qi is older than the emperor, and getting older is inevitable. How the emperor will treat him at that time is an inexplicable matter.

"It's so good!" Old Master Wei looked at his eldest son with satisfaction, stroked his gray beard, and nodded.

When the eldest son came back, the burden on his shoulders suddenly became much lighter.

The father and son gossiped for a while before Wei Ze resigned.That night, he rested in the Zhongyonghou Mansion and did not go home.

On the second day, he went to the Ministry of War to report on his duties.

In the past, the Ministry of War has always been indifferent to the generals who lead troops outside. When the generals come to the Yamen to do something, the officials of the Ministry of War must put on airs before they are willing to raise their eyelids to look at them.

Anyway, it has always been only the generals who flatter the lords of the Ministry of War, and there is absolutely no reason for the lords of the Ministry of War to flatter the generals instead.

However, when Wei Ze went to report on his work, the people in the Ministry of War were very polite. The Minister of the Ministry of War personally met him, accepted the report on his work, and encouraged him a lot before serving tea to see off the guests.

Naturally, there is a reason for the Ministry of War to do this.

"General, these people in the Ministry of War are weasels giving New Year greetings to chickens, don't worry about it." His personal guards also received unprecedented hospitality from the Ministry of War.

When they stood in the courtyard before, some people might think that they took up the space. This time, when their general went to meet with the Minister of the Ministry of War, they had a place to sit for the first time, and a small official sent them Got tea.

However, after being treated so warmly, they were not easily confused by others, but became vigilantly suspicious.

Everything abnormal is a demon.The big men of the Ministry of War have always looked down upon them soldiers, but they suddenly became so attentive, it makes people feel uneasy just thinking about it.

"Don't worry, the soldiers will block you, and the water will cover you." Wei Ze is also a little strange about this matter, but he has worked hard on the battlefield for what he is today, and this little anomaly doesn't make him easily moved.

As they talked, they quickly left the Yamen of the Ministry of War. After walking a few steps, they saw a servant from the palace riding towards them on horseback.

"Master Zhongguan!" Wei Ze cupped his fists and saluted the visitor.

"General Zhengnan!" The visitor greeted him, got off his horse, adjusted his expression, and said, "Your Majesty has a decree to announce that General Zhengnan will meet you at Zhaoren Hall!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Wei Ze and others knelt down to accept the emperor's order, then straightened up and exchanged greetings with the servant.

"General Zhengnan, please hurry up and get on your horse, Your Majesty is waiting!" The servant didn't say a few words before getting on his horse and urging him.

"I'm sorry, my lord." Wei Ze also got on the horse, drove the horse and walked side by side with the servant, and headed towards the palace together.

On the way, he gave the servant a jade seal in the name of asking the senior official to appreciate it, and the servant only said a few more words.

"General Zhengnan, don't worry, it's a good thing." The servant didn't elaborate on what happened. In fact, in his capacity, it was impossible to know the specific situation.

However, Marquis Yongning is so favored in front of the imperial court, and he can enter and exit the palace as freely as his own mansion. Since General Zhengnan is the eldest brother of Marquis Yongning, even if something goes wrong in his official business, the emperor will treat him for the sake of Marquis Yongning. He made an exception, summoning him in such a hurry was definitely not to reprimand him.

Hearing what he said, Wei Ze didn't ask any more questions.Those servants in the palace, even if they don't know the inside story, they are very good at watching the wind direction with their eyes.

He said it was a good thing, and there must be a basis for saying so.

He and the servant chatted a few words while hurrying on the road, and they hurried all the way to the gate of the palace.

His personal guards stayed outside the palace, and he and the servant went all the way to Qianqingmen.

Before entering the Qianqing Gate, Wei Ze untied the saber from his waist and put it aside. The guards guarding the gate searched it carefully before stepping into the gate of the inner court.

He followed the servant and soon arrived at Zhaoren Hall.

"General Zhengnan, please see me!" At the gate of the hall, the servant who led the way spoke for him first, as a favor to him.

The servants guarding the gate passed in layer by layer, and after a while, the servants shouted: "General Xuan Zhengnan has an audience!"

Wei Ze straightened his clothes before stepping into the palace gate.

"Chen Wei Ze, I greet Your Majesty, Your Majesty is safe!" He entered the inner hall, he did not dare to raise his head, so he bent down and saluted.

"Aiqing, please give me your seat!" The emperor's voice came from above, without any fluctuation or emotion.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wei Ze saluted respectfully again, then got up from the ground, and carefully half-sat on the soft pier on one side.

"Aiqing has worked hard all the way, please tell me about the south."

"Yes."

About the matter in the south, it was reported in the military newspaper, and Wei Ze also reported it in Mizhe, but there are some things that can only be truly understood by those who have been there.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the government of Nanyi Kingdom is corrupt and the people are in dire straits. As long as there is another big war, the overall situation will be settled."

Wei Ze is now leading more than 5 people, guarding the border of Yunzhou. Over the years, there have been disputes with Nanyi Kingdom from time to time, and the border of Yunzhou has advanced hundreds of times compared to the battle of Yuncheng back then. inside.

It was because of these victories that he was able to accumulate meritorious service and be promoted to the general of Zhengnan.

He is at the forefront of Yunzhou and knows the situation of Nanyi Kingdom best, so he is qualified to speak like this.

"Aiqing, don't worry, there will be such a day." Jing Li comforted.

He has been busy taking power over the years, and now that the government has decided, he will definitely not leave Beijing easily at this time.And in this battle, he had to be on the front line and crush the Nanyi Kingdom in one fell swoop to feel the joy.

"Yes, I have entered rashly." Wei Ze bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

"Aiqing, let's continue." Jing Li was noncommittal, and asked about other things.

The two monarchs and ministers talked about the situation in Yunzhou. After about a cup of tea, Jing Li said: "Aiqing accept the order!"

Wei Ze got up, walked to the hall, knelt down, and was ready to receive the order.

This decree had been drawn up long ago, and it was the servants around the emperor who read it out.

The servant held the scroll of yellow silk, unfolded it, and read aloud:

"The emperor's edict said: Wei Ze, the general who conquered the south, killed the enemy in front of the battle. He has made great achievements many times. I am very relieved. I specially restore the title of 'Marquis of Loyalty' and give him the title of 'General Zhennan'. This is my honor!"

"Your Majesty's decree! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" Wei Ze heard the decree clearly, even after years of experience, his heart was agitated.

What are the soldiers fighting the enemy on the battlefield and risking their lives for?Isn't it just for the king to pay for his merits, and he will be named a marquis immediately?

These years, if he said that he has no grievances in his heart, it must be false, but it is because the thunder, rain and dew are all the favor of the king, and he dare not complain. Now the emperor has not ignored his credit, and finally restored his The title, he was very grateful in his heart.

As for the position of General Zhennan, even though there is only one word difference between him and General Zhengnan, the power and status are quite different.

General Zhengnan is just a miscellaneous general, who will be set up only when there is a temporary war, and is under the jurisdiction of the prefect of Yunzhou.General Zhennan is one of the generals of the four towns and one of the highest generals in the Jing army. He can sit on an equal footing with the magistrate of Yunzhou.

Higher than the generals of the four towns is the general, who can command all the Jing troops. However, the position of the general is not permanent, and it is usually set up only when there is a big war.Moreover, for several generations, in order to avoid the loss of military power, Emperor Jing would rather lead the whole army to fight in person, and would not confer this position lightly. It has been many years since no one has been conferred as a general.

Wei Ze was naturally grateful for such a generous reward from the emperor.

"You should be rewarded for your meritorious service. I will not treat you badly for your meritorious service." Jing Li was quite satisfied with Wei Ze's gratitude.

Wei Ze has indeed made many achievements, but to be honest, he is definitely not the only one who wants this feat of killing enemies.

He was willing to give Wei Ze this opportunity because he is Wei Yan's elder brother, and because the Wei family cared about Wei Yan and never thought of hurting him. No matter it was back then or today, they always stood by Wei Yan's side , never give up.

If the Wei family had a different attitude towards Wei Yan, he would naturally have a different attitude towards the Wei family.

A family that cannot give Wei Yan help, but if something happens, the first one to draw a line with Wei Yan and expel Wei Yan's family, he will definitely not go out of his way to support.

Moreover, if Wei Ze feels that he deserves all of this, and if he doesn't get it, he will be full of complaints, and if he gets it, he won't be grateful, such a person will definitely not be able to get his appreciation.

However, Wei Ze's steady performance over the years, as well as today's performance, made him quite satisfied.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I am willing to guard Yunzhou and serve Your Majesty. I am so heartbroken that I will die!" Wei Ze solemnly swore.

"Very good, that's all for today. I'm tired, Aiqing, let's leave." Having said all that should be said, and rewards that should be rewarded, Jing Li let him retire.

"Your Excellency, leave!" Wei Ze saluted again before standing up and exiting the hall door before turning around and leaving.

"Congratulations to Marquis Zhongyi!" The servant guarding the outer hall knew what was going on inside, and when he saw him come out, he whispered happily.

"Masters, you have worked hard." Wei Ze took out a bag of golden melon seeds, handed them to the leading servant, and asked him to distribute them, sharing the joy with them.

He originally prepared this bag of golden melon seeds for the people in the Ministry of War, but it was useless, and now it is used here.

Of course, at this time, he also understood why the people in the Ministry of War had to be so polite to him. Obviously, someone had known about this rumor long ago.

Today, the battle of the imperial court is in the south. After he was awarded the title of Zhennan General, he will be in charge of the war in the south. Many people who want to be an official with military merit, want to join the army, and want to make meritorious service must pass him. This is off.

In this case, it is only natural for someone to show kindness to him.