novelsmap Chapter 65 [VIP]
Chapter 65 [VIP]
The imperial army cleared the way, the flags fluttered, and the mighty convoy swaggered past.Early in the morning, the long pavilion outside Dingjing, which had always been desolate and quiet, was bustling with activity.
The onlookers couldn't wait a long time ago. When they heard that King Rong was going to Beijing today, the whole family went out together to grab the front seats and waited to see Rong Jue who returned triumphantly.
Yuan De helped Qi Lan out of the car, and carefully stood behind him, following his steps.
Looking up at the expecting people around him, Qi Lan smiled in his eyes and said softly, "King Rong broke through the Dragon City and protected a place of peace. Even the people couldn't wait to go out of the city to greet him."
Pausing on purpose, Qi Lan saw that the other officials were silent, and said slowly: "Before the Xiongnu broke through Yunguang and ravaged Mobei, they once approached Lingjiang and threatened Dingjing. It was King Rong who led his army to repel them. And conquered Dragon City, which solved the scourge that my great Qi has always had. Such a feat is enough to shine through the ages, so what is a mere gift of demotion?"
This victory was hard-won, and the soldiers at the border border were bloody and tearful, and they tried their best to get it back.Maybe he went out of the city because of his own little thoughts, but more, he hoped that the people in Mobei would know that the emperor of Daqi still valued them and would not forget their dedication and sacrifice. The tranquility and prosperity south of Lingjiang River.
That's it, that's it.Qi Lan also knew that it would be difficult for the nobles in Dingjing to change their impression of Mobei for a while. Maybe they would have to wait until the Xiongnu crossed the river before they would wake up to the importance of Mobei.However, if he didn't say this, they would even treat Mobei as a vassal, and Rong Jue's entry to Beijing, in their view, was the entry of a vassal king who was valued by Qi Lan, which might threaten the power in their hands.
As we all know, Qi Lan's ability to become the crown prince is inseparable from the support of Prince Rong's mansion-one can't escape from the merits of the dragon.Now that Rong Jue has won the battle, it would be unreasonable not to reward him.
"Fortunately, the boy from the Wang family is not here." An official secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "It is said that the boy from the Wang family had a very close relationship with His Majesty King Rong back then. Before King Rong left Beijing for the first time, several of them were still traveling on the same boat."
Wang Mingda, the son of the Wang family, has inherited the fine traditions of the Wang family. He is eloquent and resourceful. Now that Prime Minister Wang is old and more stable, he doesn't speak easily, but the Wang family is young, and he can start many conversations.
Thinking that the Wang family is also on the side of King Rong, many nobles in Beijing are very displeased.After the first emperor died of illness, the Li family became more and more low-key.The original Li Zhongcheng has retired, and his son Li Hongbao is just a seventh-rank master who cannot go to court.
"Boy from the Wang family, did you go to Jiangnan?"
"I went to the south of the Yangtze River," an official echoed, and quietly glanced at the officials of the Feng family. "It seems that His Majesty is indeed going to clean up the Feng family."
"That's not good," an official said casually, squinting at the dust flying in the distance, "The emperor's heart is unpredictable, so you should not open your mouth casually. Beware of misfortune coming out of your mouth."
Since Qi Lan succeeded to the throne, his subordinates have been strict and the legal system is clear. All the courtiers know that today is strict but not harsh, tolerant but not weak, and they secretly praise the appearance of a wise king.
Except for one point, in Mobei today, it is too conniving, or in other words, too much trust in King Rong.
Even classmate affection is too much, right?After all, the original prince had already ascended the throne as the emperor.How can the emperor compare with ordinary people?
Just as he was talking, he saw dust in the distance filling his eyes - King Rong had arrived.
The first is a huge battle flag with the word "Rong" on it.The horseshoes rattled, the armor clattered, and after a while, a group of cold cavalry walked in front of them.
When the leading general saw such a guard of honor, and then saw the emperor in dragon robe, he immediately got off his horse and stepped forward after a moment of astonishment.The general dismounted, and the sergeants behind him also dismounted, stepping neatly and solemnly, and followed the general to kneel down and carry their luggage.
"You don't need to be too polite. You are all good sons of my great Qi. You are rewarded for protecting your family and defending the country. You are loyal and brave!" Qi Lan said loudly, waving for Yuan De behind to help him up.
In fact, this team of cavalry just came to the city gate to report and open the gate.
"The lord is right behind and will arrive in a short while. Please wait a little longer, Your Majesty." Worried that Qi Lan would be impatient to continue waiting, the general said, "Since the capture of Dragon City, Your Highness has been anxious to return to Dingjing to announce the good news day and night. .”
"Really?" Qi Lan replied casually, but his eyes were bent with joy.
Every time there were so few letters, it made him think that he didn't miss himself.However, I was afraid that writing too much would cause people to dislike me and delay the battle, so I could only bear with it.
Seeing the person he was thinking about day and night wearing silver armor and galloping on a strong black horse, Qi Lan couldn't restrain his inner joy after all: "This Dragon City victory is all due to merit! I reward them all!"
Rong Jue did not expect that Qi Lan would actually come out of the city to meet him.It is true that he deliberately wrote this in the letter, but it was just a joke.In his opinion, such a grand etiquette as the general ceremony is not his turn.
Such actions by Qi Lan could easily cause dissatisfaction with the Dingjing Xungui family.
The wind rolled up Qi Lan's wide sleeves, and the golden dragon on it swayed with the wind, as if it was about to take off from his clothes. The sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, fireweeds, and the gorgeous dragon clothes showed his noble aura. .
He yelled to stop the horse, and Rong Jue looked down on the horse, looking at the smiling Qi Lan.
Emperor Tongxi died after Rong Jue went to Mobei. When Qi Lan ascended the throne, he was still fighting the Xiongnu in Mobei.
——He hasn't seen Qi Lan wearing a dragon robe yet.
It's beautiful and imposing.Rong Jue thought silently, Qi Lan like this seems to be two different people from Qi Lan who was nagging and caring about him in the letter.
The sun was hanging high, and the sun was shining brilliantly behind him. He seemed to be carrying the scorching sun, emitting a strong light.
Rong Jue suddenly didn't dare to go forward.
"Your Highness?" Rong Jue had been sitting on the horse, and Meng Wenbin on the other side didn't understand why, so he asked aloud.Rong Jue won't get off his horse, and it's not good for his subordinates to act before him, but His Majesty the Emperor is still waiting ahead!
Slightly nodding to show his understanding, Rong Jue turned over and landed in front of Qi Lan, landing on one knee, the heavy armor made a dull sound, and made a small hole in the ground.
"Chen Rongjue, under the orders of His Majesty, went out to fight, and finally broke through Longcheng and captured the royal family of the Huns. It took a long time to deter Fan Bangxiao's ambitions and unruly people. Fortunately, he did not disgrace his mission. Thanks to His Majesty's protection from Longwei, God bless Daqi!"
"Rong Wang has worked hard. This victory is due to Aiqing Congo's intelligence. I just tried my best to help." Reaching out to help Rong Jue up, Qi Lan's little finger caressed the knife marks on the nail plate, and his eyes met Shang Rongjue, "Let's go to the palace quickly. The palace has already prepared a palace banquet, and we are celebrating for you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Rong Jue thanked the soldiers behind him.
Glancing at Rong Jue, Qi Lan got on the imperial chariot and walked ahead. When he was about to enter the city, Qi Lan summoned Yuan De and ordered in a low voice, "Let King Rong and his party go first."
The victorious general, the long-awaited hero, how can he steal the limelight?
After hearing the order from Qi Lan, Rong Jue just nodded slightly to express his understanding, but did not change his formation.
"Your Highness, don't we go ahead?" Not only Meng Wenbin, but other generals were also ready to move.
Seeing all this in his eyes, Rong Jue pursed his lips and pondered for a moment, thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind, he said: "Walking around the streets with horses, the scenery is infinite, and it is very satisfying to have this experience in life."
Several generals looked at each other with unconcealable excitement in their eyes.Suzaku Street runs through the entire Dingjing, and has always been the most important road in Dingjing.Jinbang High School, Emperor Yujia, only these people have been able to seal the road and receive the welcome of the people on Zhuque Street.
Now they can enjoy the treatment of a champion, how can they not be happy?
Rong Jue instructed a few words worriedly: "Be careful when riding a horse, Your Majesty's driver is behind, remember not to rush blindly, and watch the back."
"Your Highness, won't we go with me?"
"No." Rong Jue waved his hand, squeezed the rein and turned the horse's head, "I'll go to attend His Majesty's side."
"How can this be done?" Meng Wenbin asked anxiously, "If His Highness isn't here, what's the use of us being there?"
"Isn't it because I'm afraid of stealing your limelight." Rong Jue said.Seeing that the vermilion gate of Dingjing City was approaching, he nodded to them, "That's it, don't fight any more."
After a short pause, he suddenly chuckled a few times: "If you meet a girl you like on the way, please say hello to me, and I will personally come to your door to match you!"
"My lord!" Several generals were blushed by Rong Jue's words, and they didn't even call "Your Highness" as they used to.
"Why are you ashamed?" Rong Jue raised his eyebrows, and Rong Jue's eyebrows curved, "If they don't want to marry, I'll grab someone to grab them for you!"
This time, all the generals who accompanied him to Beijing were young generals, except for Meng Wenbin, whose marriage was delayed by the war.Looking back at Yu Jia who was slowly approaching not far away, Rong Jue took a deep breath. Even the air in this Ding capital is warm and smells of unknown spices.
Entering the palace after the parade is a reward, and Rong Jue has nothing to seal. After Qi Lan rewarded him with a bunch of things, he gave him a decree: allowing King Rong to enter the palace at any time and walk freely in the palace.
This reward is much more valuable than other things.This reward was temporarily added by Qi Lan, which was completely beyond everyone's expectations.Due to the presence of Rong Jue, it is inconvenient for them to have an attack. After all, you have no jokes, and if you say what you say, it is all announced, and it is impossible to take it back.
There are quite a few clever people who have already begun to prepare a memorial in their minds and prepare to write a letter, asking Qi Lan to add restrictions to this decree in the future to make up for it. There are also some who just want to send King Rong away quickly, so this reward is The appointment is gone.
——It is a great honor and grace to enter the palace and walk freely, but it is true that one must be in Dingjing.
When His Majesty made this decree, what did you think?All the officials in the court looked at each other, puzzled.
Allowing King Rong to enter and leave the palace at will, not to mention that His Majesty has not yet established a concubine, just being a king with a different surname is enough to be vigilant.Even if His Majesty wants to express his trust, there is no need to do so, right?