Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

As His Majesty bestowed titles upon members of the royal family in Europe, North America, and Oceania, the expressions of the civil and military officials waiting to receive their titles immediately became extremely strange.

The King of Han had previously told them that South America would not be used as a reward.

The only territories that can still be granted are the African continent and the Middle Eastern countries. Could it be that their fiefdoms are in Africa?

No...it can't be...

Did those jinxes really come true?

Just as these civil and military officials were filled with suspicion, Lai Ji's voice rang out.

"By imperial decree, Li Jing is granted the title of Prince of Wei, with his fiefdom located on the southern slopes of Africa, spanning 600 li. The Li clan members, retainers, and slaves of Zhao County are to be his subjects, and 2500 households of Tang Dynasty people are to be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Yuchi Gong is granted the title of Prince of E, with his fiefdom located on the southern slopes of Africa, spanning 600 li. The Yuchi clan, his retainers, and his slaves are to be his subjects. In addition, 3000 households of Tang Dynasty people are to be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Cheng Yaojin is granted the title of Prince of Lu, with his fiefdom located on the southern slopes of Africa, spanning 600 li. The Cheng clan, his retainers, and his slaves are to be his subjects. In addition, 3000 households of the Tang people will be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Su Dingfang is granted the title of Prince of Dai, with his fiefdom located on the west coast of Africa, spanning 600 li. The Su clan, his retainers, and his slaves are to be his subjects. In addition, 3000 households of people from the Tang Dynasty will be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Xue Wanche is granted the title of Prince Guang, with his fiefdom located on the west coast of Africa, spanning 600 li. The Xue clan, their retainers, and slaves are to be his subjects. In addition, 2500 households of Tang Dynasty people are to be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Fang Yi'ai is granted the title of Prince of Xiang, with a fief in central Africa, covering 600 li. The Fang clan, their retainers, and slaves are to be treated as subjects. In addition, 3000 households of Tang people are to be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Lu Chengqing is granted the title of Prince of Cao, with his fiefdom located on the northern coast of Africa, spanning 500 li. The Lu clan, their retainers, and slaves are to be his subjects. In addition, 2000 households of Tang Dynasty people will be relocated."

"..."

"By imperial decree, Cui Shenji is granted the title of Prince of Cai, with his fiefdom located on the east coast of Africa, spanning 550 li. The Cui clan, their retainers, and slaves are to be his subjects. Additionally, 2000 households of Tang Dynasty citizens are to be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Wang Fangyi is granted the title of Prince of Xu, with his fiefdom located on the east coast of Africa, spanning 500 li. His clansmen, retainers, and slaves are to be treated as subjects. Additionally, 2000 households of Tang Dynasty citizens are to be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Xiao Kai is granted the title of Prince Kun, with his fiefdom located on the east coast of Africa, spanning 500 li. The Xiao clan, their retainers, and slaves are to be his subjects. Additionally, 2000 households of Tang Dynasty citizens will be relocated."

Lai Ji announced the conferment of royal titles upon 65 ministers in one go.

Apart from the vast desert in the north, the rest of the African continent was divided up for fiefdoms. The fertile lands were given to the ministers who had made great contributions in battle, while the ministers in charge of logistics received only ordinary fiefdoms.

The most excited people were Xue Wanche and Wang Fangyi.

Xue Wanche had previously thought that Xue Rengui would be made a king, and Wang Fangyi thought that Wang Jingzhi would be made a king. Unexpectedly, His Majesty made them both kings.

Could this be the King of Han's intention?

Very good!

Tonight, I absolutely have to kowtow to the King of Han!

Before the 65 civil and military officials could stand up to receive the decree, Lai Ji continued to read it aloud.

"By imperial decree, Hou Junji is enfeoffed as the King of Chen, with his fiefdom encompassing the territory of the Northern Mohe, spanning 600 li. The Chen clan, their retainers, and slaves are to be treated as subjects. Additionally, 3000 households of Tang people will be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Du Gou is granted the title of Prince of Lai, with his fiefdom being the southern border of Japan, spanning 600 li. Additionally, 3000 households of Tang people are to be relocated."

"By imperial decree, Du Aitong is granted the title of Prince Rong, with his fiefdom located in the northern part of Japan, spanning 600 li. Additionally, 3000 households of Tang people are to be relocated."

"Gentlemen, receive the decree!"

wow~

As Lai Ji finished speaking, a huge commotion erupted in the main hall.

"The territory of Japan is so vast, and His Majesty has also included the expansive northern territory connecting to the mainland. How could it only be 1200 li in total?"

"Your Majesty, could you have underestimated the number?"

"I never expected His Majesty to be so kind to the Prince of Han, and to Du Gou and Du Aitong as well."

"I wonder how many more prefectures and counties the King of Han has added to his fiefdom?"

The civil and military officials grumbled inwardly, but no one dared to stand up and say anything out of line. They all went to the center of the hall, knelt down, and paid their respects.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!"

On the imperial platform.

Li Shimin's lips twitched slightly. He turned to look at Li Chengqian and Du He, his heart filled with a bad premonition.

Du He has not yet been granted a fiefdom. Will Li Chengqian, that rebellious son, cause trouble?

Hey!

Tired of heart!

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "My dear ministers, are you satisfied with your fiefdoms?"

All the princes and civil and military officials responded in unison.

"satisfy!"

They didn't need to say much; just looking at their flushed faces, you could tell how excited they were.

Xue Wanche and Hou Junji, in particular, were afraid that they would laugh themselves silly.

"it is good."

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, then waved to Lai Ji.

"Announcing the last feudal lord."

All eyes were on Du He, who was sitting in the deputy seat.

Lai Ji received the imperial edict written by His Majesty, and upon opening it, his eyes widened in disbelief.

Below the main hall.

Seeing the change in Lai Ji's expression, everyone was filled with astonishment.

Has His Majesty increased the rewards bestowed upon the King of Han?

There's no need for such a surprised expression, is there?

Facing the expectant gazes of the crowd, Lai Ji read aloud in a trembling voice.

"By imperial decree, Du He is hereby enfeoffed as the Prince of Han, with fiefdoms including Xiang, Wei, Wei, Li, Ming, Xing, Bei, Bo, Lai..., Youzhou, Pingzhou, Yingzhou..., Liaozhou, Anzhou, Baizhou..., Pingzhou, Fuzhou..., Jinzhou, Juzhou..."

Haven’t finished reading yet?

How many states are there now?

In addition to the 25 provinces in the Central Plains and Shandong, Your Majesty included 12 provinces such as Youzhou and Yingzhou, as well as 23 provinces in Liaodong Circuit, Sishui Circuit, and Jincheng Circuit.

If you add up all the fiefdoms of the King of Han, wouldn't it be 60 states?

Has His Majesty gone mad?

Not only were the civil and military officials astonished, but Li Shimin's eyelids would twitch every time Lai Ji announced a prefecture.

"spendthrift!"

"He gave away most of the Central Plains and Shandong, as well as the entire Northeast, to Du He!"

"What a damn spendthrift!"

Li Shimin's heart was bleeding with pain, but he forced a smile onto his face.

Du He, who was sitting in the deputy head's position, was equally astonished when he heard that Li Chengqian had added 35 prefectures to his list.

Has Li Chengqian gone mad?

Such a large-scale investment?

Just as Du He was in a daze, Lai Ji licked his dry lips and said.

"Please accept the decree, King Han!"

As Du He descended from the high platform into the main hall, his footsteps echoed throughout the hall, each step feeling as if it were treading on the hearts of everyone present.

When Li Chengqian saw Du He's surprised face, a faint smile appeared on his own face.

mock up!

I thought you really didn't care about your fiefdom!

Du He knelt down and, for the first time, performed a grand salute to Emperor Li Chengqian.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!"

Li Chengqian quickly stood up, walked down the imperial platform, and helped Du He up, saying...

"King Han, the fact that the Tang Dynasty was able to unify the world, that the people could eat meat every day, and that all sorts of miraculous things that benefit the country and the people appeared like bamboo shoots after a spring rain all originated from you."

"Without your outstanding contributions, the Tang Dynasty would not have achieved what it has today."

"I want to thank you!"

As he spoke, Li Chengqian bowed to Du He.

The Li clan members and civil and military officials sitting on both sides stood up and bowed to Du He.

"Thank you, King Han!"

They were able to be enfeoffed as feudal lords thanks to Du He, and they were sincerely grateful for his contributions.

Seeing Li Chengqian and the civil and military officials bow to him, Du He also became a little nervous.

Du He quickly said, "The great achievements of the Tang Dynasty today are inseparable from the rule of the Emperor Emeritus and His Majesty, as well as the contributions made by you gentlemen. You are the greatest heroes of the Tang Dynasty."

"Like you gentlemen, I am just one part of the great Tang Dynasty's unification of the world."