The most romantic little emperor

Qin Hao laughed loudly, his voice filled with unquestionable majesty and generosity: "I have always been clear about rewards and punishments, and no merit is wasted. General Wang Jian has made great military achievements and deserves to be rewarded!"

"Wang Jian, listen to my order. I confer the title of 'Loyal and Brave Marquis' to his descendants to show his unparalleled loyalty and bravery. I also give him a thousand taels of gold, a hundred rolls of silk, and a hundred pairs of various jade articles to show my love."

"In addition, all the officers and soldiers of the Left Camp will be rewarded for suppressing the rebellion. The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites will take the lead in this matter and reward them according to their merits."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became lively, and everyone cast envious glances at Wang Jian.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jian immediately kowtowed to express his gratitude.

After the rewards were given, various congratulations to Wang Jian were heard in the hall.

Even the ministers who did not have a very good relationship with Wang Jian on weekdays came forward with wine glasses and took the initiative to show their goodwill.

This scene made Wang Jian feel a little surprised and emotional, and his eyes involuntarily turned to Qin Hao.

Seeing this, Qin Hao simply responded with a gentle and profound smile, and everything was said without words.

Looking at the glorious scene of his brother surrounded by everyone in the hall, Wang Yourong's heart was filled with joy. Two red clouds bloomed on his cheeks, like peach blossoms in spring, delicate and beautiful.

She opened her red lips slightly, her voice filled with shyness and gratitude: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace on behalf of my elder brother."

After saying that, she elegantly picked up the crystal clear wine glass and toasted Qin Hao shyly.

Qin Hao's mood was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and cheerful. He took the wine glass handed over by Wang Yourong, and the two of them clinked their glasses gently and drank it all in one gulp.

Then, with a smile in his eyes, he quietly leaned close to Wang Yourong's ear and whispered in a gentle tone that only the two of them could hear, sweet whispers that only the two of them could understand.

This sudden intimate action made Wang Yourong feel embarrassed for a moment. Her cheeks were as red as the morning glow and her eyes flickered, as if she was trying to escape or enjoy this rare warmth.

She opened her red lips slightly, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness and shyness: "Your Majesty, I will not tolerate your behavior!"

"Hahaha, my beloved, come, have another drink with me." Qin Hao laughed heartily, then picked up the wine glass in his hand and turned his eyes gently to Wang Yourong beside him. The two smiled at each other, raised their heads at the same time, and drank the sweet wine.

Wang Yourong seldom drank alcohol, but at this moment she was slightly tipsy with flushed cheeks, which added a bit of indescribable charm and temptation to her, causing Qin Hao to feel a surge of evil fire in his lower abdomen.

Tonight, the palace was filled with peace and joy. All the ministers present were immersed in happiness and no one was foolish enough to jump out and break this rare harmony and tranquility.

However, amidst the laughter and joy, Dong Sicheng's heart was filled with ripples. His eyes kept sweeping over Wang Jian, who was surrounded and praised by the crowd, and he also kept looking at Wang Yourong, who was whispering with Qin Hao. He felt mixed emotions.

The unspeakable distress, like the mist that quietly spread in the night, gradually enveloped his heart.

Even when others came to toast the Prime Minister, he was absent-minded and responded perfunctorily.

After the dinner, Wang Yourong exchanged a few words with Wang Jian and then left.

Qin Hao called Wang Jian, and the two went to the imperial study together to discuss some matters in the court.

"Your Majesty, Su Zhengfang's rebellion has been exposed and he should be punished. Although the rebellion in Hedong has been quelled, the foundation of a country lies in long-term stability. Right now, the situation in the northern border is changing, and the Liao Kingdom is eyeing us covetously, which is indeed a serious concern." Wang Jian said in a deep voice.

Qin Hao nodded slightly. He patted Wang Jian on the shoulder. His trust and expectation were self-evident. "What my elder brother-in-law said is exactly what I am worried about. The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are the backbone of our Great Xia. I will not be able to sleep or eat well until we conquer them."

"Moreover, this time Yelu Lingxiao came to our court to borrow grain, and I played a trick on him again and again. Although I reached an agreement with him, this agreement was based on inequality. I am now afraid that the Liao emperor will be furious and send troops south."

He paused, his eyes flashing with a burning light, and continued: "Now, you have quelled the rebellion in Hedong, your reputation has been greatly enhanced, and you are at the peak of your career. It is a perfect time for you to have the right people and the right place."

"I have made up my mind. I want to take advantage of this favorable situation to appoint you as the Grand Marshal of the Northern Expedition. You will lead the three armies to conquer the northern borders, recover the lost territory, and stabilize the country and comfort the people."

Wang Jian heard this and felt a surge of pride in his heart. He knelt on one knee and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "Your Majesty, I am willing to take on this important task and defend the territory to the death, and live up to your majesty's high expectations!"

Qin Hao smiled slightly, and personally helped Wang Jian up gently and steadily, his voice revealing a firmness and indifference that could not be ignored: "Brother-in-law, before this expedition, the matter of my appointing a queen must be decided, so that you can completely eliminate your worries and gallop on the battlefield without distractions."

When Wang Jian heard this, a hint of joy flashed across his eyes at first, but then he frowned slightly, as if he was worried, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, the matter of establishing a queen is related to the foundation of the country, and it is of great importance. At this time when the situation is changing rapidly, is it too hasty to suddenly establish a queen?"

Qin Hao's smile deepened, his eyes flashing with a light that showed he knew everything, and he said softly, "Brother-in-law, how could I not know the worry in your heart?"

"Dong Sicheng's face was gloomy at the banquet tonight, and his eyes were full of jealousy and hatred. How could his thoughts be hidden from my eyes?"

"Recently, he has been making frequent moves. Relying on his power as the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, he not only made friends with ministers everywhere in the court, but also had Concubine Dowager Dong secretly move around in the harem, attempting to pave a path for Dong Mei'er to become the empress."

"I have told you before that the position of empress was reserved by my father and me for Yourong, and it must belong to her. However, Dong Mei'er is very scheming, and she has neither the virtue of being a model mother to the country nor the talent to lead the harem. The Dong family's move is nothing but a futile effort and self-humiliation."

"So, I have made up my mind. I need to cut off the unrealistic fantasies of Dong Sicheng and his daughter, so that they will not jump back and forth again, or even take risks and make big mistakes."

Wang Jian was relieved when he heard this. He was so grateful that he immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty is so gracious. I would like to thank you on behalf of my sister."

Qin Hao was in a very good mood, so he asked in detail about the details of the rebellion.

Wang Jian told Qin Hao everything he knew, and frankly narrated the process of suppressing the rebellion. Every word he said showed his loyalty to the country and his trust in Qin Hao.

The two had a pleasant conversation until the moon rose above the willows. Gao Lishi gently reminded them that it was getting late and they needed to take care of the dragon's health. Qin Hao then nodded slowly and signaled Wang Jian to leave.