We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

In the hall, Huai En slowly read out:

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said:

I have heard that the will of heaven is not constant and only virtue can support it.

Daqing suffered a disaster and the country was in turmoil. I inherited the will of my imperial father, rose up in the northern border, and vowed to purify the world.

Thanks to the dedicated service of the officers and men, and the unity of the civil and military officials, the enemy was crushed wherever the flags pointed.

Now that the false emperor has fled and the capital has been pacified, this is all due to the efforts of you ministers who fought hard on the battlefield and were loyal to the country!

Starting a business is difficult, and I feel sad when I think about it.

From the time the dragon hid outside the pass until the imperial city was cleared, five years of war and blood drenched the Central Plains.

You may be strategizing and winning battles thousands of miles away; you may be charging into battle, ready to face death; you may be transferring funds and commanding troops, working tirelessly day and night. As strong as metal and stone, you will never make a mistake.

Now that the world has just been established, how dare we forget our special contributions?

According to the merits, he was awarded titles and lands to honor his contributions and to commemorate his legacy forever.

One hundred and eight people were awarded the honors this time:

The eight dukes: all of them are praised for being cardinals, founding the country, and having the greatest achievements among all!

The eighteenth marquis: These are the ones who are responsible for leading expeditions, commanding the soldiers, and achieving great success!

Sixteenth Earl: Those who assist in confidential matters, support the country, and are famous for both literary and military achievements!

Twenty Viscounts and thirty-six Barons: all of them are the backbone of the country, fighting in the front lines, loyal and brave and can be relied upon!

Another eighty-four individuals were awarded the Order of the Knights of the Order of Merit to reward their contributions and share the honor of the title."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

No one expected that His Majesty would be so generous that he would bestow 108 titles in one go for the first time.

That's a title, not cabbage!

Even a non-hereditary title is something that ordinary officials would not dare to dream of in their lifetime.

A high-level title can even surpass a first-rank official in status, and a duke is even higher than a prime minister.

Just like Zhu Yuanzhang, when he first conferred titles during the Hongwu period, he only conferred titles on thirty-six people.

Even someone as powerful as Liu Bowen was only given the title of earl.

Although it is also because it is difficult for civil officials to be granted titles, it also shows how rare the title is.

Of course, for Li Che, this was not a big deal.

Nowadays, the title of nobility in Daqing is more of an honorary title. It is no longer possible to create a family that has been prominent for a thousand years, so it can naturally be rewarded generously.

At this time, Huai En cleared his throat, and the civil and military officials below gradually quieted down.

He continued to read:

"The ceremony of posthumous honoring is to comfort the loyal soul:

One person was posthumously conferred the title of Marquis - the late envoy Qin Jing, who, carrying out his mission in a remote area, cursed the enemy and died a martyr, his heroic spirit was awe-inspiring, and he was posthumously conferred the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Fortitude;

Five people were posthumously awarded the title of earl and twelve people were awarded the title of viscount. All of them died on the battlefield and their blood will be forever stained.

Alas!

When the title and reward are bestowed, one should think about protecting it until the end. The iron certificate and red seal are not just for the honor of oneself.

Dear ministers, please stay true to your original aspirations forever, brave the mountains and rivers together, and enjoy peace together!

Announce it to the world, and the envoys will hear about it. "

These eighteen people were posthumously awarded titles, and they were all officers of the Fengtian Army who died in battle.

Among them, Qin Jing had the longest seniority and the highest status, so he was granted the title of Marquis.

During Li Che's entrepreneurial journey, there were not many examples of senior military officers dying on the battlefield, so being posthumously conferred the rank of Marquis was already the highest he could achieve.

The rest of the people who were posthumously honored were basically mid-level military officers.

Everyone naturally respected these comrades who shed blood on the battlefield and bowed their heads in silence.

After Huai En finished reading this paragraph, he looked at Li Che behind him, who nodded slightly.

So, Huai En continued to read, with a little more excitement in his words:

"Recount the special achievements of the eight dukes to make them known to the world—" Huai'en raised his eyes and looked at the man leading the ranks of military officers, "Yang Zhongsi, step forward and receive the title."

Everyone's eyes were focused on him. Yang Zhongsi's expression was calm, but the slightly trembling fingers in his sleeves betrayed him.

Wynn said:

"Yang Zhongsi, the pillar of the previous dynasty, my right-hand man.

He was the commander-in-chief of the northern border, and his power was feared in the northern desert. He once pacified the Shiwei people, and his efforts were largely attributed to him in establishing the dynasty.

He reorganized the army and strengthened its military capabilities, and the foundation of the Feng army depended on him; he stationed at the border, and the Hu army dared not peek south; he offered strategies and tactics, and the royal army was victorious in every battle.

A leader in the army, a pillar of the nation, specially awarded—

Duke Jingguo is the first among the dukes!"

When they heard that Yang Zhongsi was named the head of the dukes, all the civil and military officials were somewhat surprised.

After all, Yang Zhongsi was not the first general to follow Li Che, and he was also a general of the previous dynasty with a special status.

Although his achievements were more than enough to make him a Duke, and the title of the first Duke was not excessive, he could not be considered an old minister who followed the emperor.

But Li Che didn't think so. Without Yang Zhongsi's Huan Guo Army, there would be no Feng Army today.

It can be said that the foundation of the Fengtian Army is the Criminal Camp and the Huan Guo Army.

Yang Zhongsi made great contributions to the construction of the Fengtian Army, so it is not an exaggeration to confer the title of Duke on him.

As for the other generals, they actually didn't have any ideas. After all, many of them were taught military strategies by Yang Zhongsi.

After Yang Zhongsi thanked him and left, Huai En spoke again:

"Wang Sanchun, come forward and listen to the order."

Wang Sanchun took a deep breath and looked excited.

He was a general who truly rose from the grassroots, from a generation of bandits to the position of Duke. Even cool novels dared not write like this.

"My old subordinates, the leaders of the Tiger Guards.

Since you followed me to start the army, you have always been the first in every battle.

Defeating the Mohe is like destroying dead wood, and subduing the Khitan is like sweeping away autumn frost.

In the battle of Japan, he single-handedly killed seven generals in a row, completely defeating the enemy; in the expedition to Goryeo, he led his army alone and attacked Huanglong, where the enemy army was defeated.

For years, he fought in battles of swords and arrows, and was covered with wounds; he fought in bloody battles across 90,000 miles of mountains and rivers, and his achievements were the best among the three armies.

Confer the title of Duke Dingguo!"

Wang Sanchun bowed and shouted "Long live the emperor".

The generals also smiled. Although it was not appropriate to come forward to congratulate them at this time, they all expressed their support with their eyes.

Although Wang Sanchun was a reckless man, he was very popular in the army and all the generals were close to him.

After Wang Sanchun, Huai En read again:

"Yueyun, come forward and listen to the seal."

Yue Yun walked forward with a resolute expression and bowed.

“The cavalry is in full swing, the champion general.

He led eight thousand cavalrymen to break through the Helan Mountain Gate; he drew ten thousand carved bows and shot down the wolf smoke in the northern desert.

Go deep into the remote areas and show your courage to break through the barriers; seal the Wolf's Lair and continue the unfinished work.

The tribes on the grasslands came to submit to him at the sight of the flag, and the chiefs outside the Great Wall were terrified at the news.

The best in cavalry warfare, unparalleled in the world.

Feng Yi Duke! "

No one expressed any objection to the cavalry general's title.

Yue Yun's military achievements were achieved through actual combat with the spear in his hand.

After all, cavalry generals are different from ordinary generals. Ordinary generals only need to command from the rear during battle, while cavalry generals must charge to the front.

Yueyun’s only shortcoming was that it did not lead the team alone.

After conquering the grassland and sealing the Wolf's Lair, this shortcoming was also blocked.

"He Conglong, come forward and listen to the seal."

He Conglong took a deep breath, looked at Yue Yun who was walking down, and then stood in the center of the hall.

“Calm as a mountain, a master of defense.

Whenever we station troops in the rear, there is no worry of food supply being cut off; whenever we guard the key passes, the enemy will have difficulty in crossing.

When the Heishui Mohe were fighting to the death, he stood in front of the battle line, and did not retreat despite the flying arrows and stones; when the army was in danger, he sat in the center of the army, and did not panic despite the raging fires.

The country's frontier and the army's mainstay.

Confer the title of Duke of Xiangguo!"