Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Then the rewards continued, and Emperor Jingzhao looked solemnly at He Jingchuan, Zeng Han, and Qin Qi below.

The three men stepped forward one by one and stood in the center of the hall to await their reward.

Emperor Jingzhao first looked at the one-armed He Jingchuan, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and said: "In this campaign, Minister He also made great contributions. Not only did you wipe out the northern desert in one fell swoop, but you also recovered more than a dozen cities of our Great Zhao. You are brave and fearless. Later, you infiltrated the southern border and eliminated the king of the southern border, causing turmoil in the southern border. Furthermore, you worked with the Crown Princess to destroy the southern border in one fell swoop. Minister He's achievements are unprecedented and must be rewarded."

He then changed the subject, saying, "But I thought you had sacrificed your life for the country, so I posthumously conferred upon you the title of Marquis of Dingbian and bestowed upon you many more honors. Therefore, this time I will not reward you much, but only give you a thousand taels of gold and a hundred bolts of brocade. I hope you will continue to maintain your brave and fearless spirit and protect the four directions for the Great Zhao."

He Jingchuan showed no displeasure upon hearing this.

He bowed slightly, his expression resolute, like a towering mountain, and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your reward. Serving the country is my duty. I dare not claim credit, but only wish for the country to enjoy long-term peace and stability."

Emperor Jingzhao nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this.

The other officials in the hall also felt that His Majesty's actions were quite reasonable.

After all, he did not revoke General He's title of Marquis of Dingbian, nor did he take back the rewards.

Of course, a king's word is his bond, and he couldn't take it back.

Therefore, it is quite appropriate to bestow only these things upon General He at this time.

In fact, if General He hadn't lost an arm this time, they believed His Majesty would have been very depressed and unhappy about it.

But now, His Majesty surely won't feel uncomfortable anymore.

After bestowing his rewards upon He Jingchuan, Emperor Jingzhao fixed his gaze, filled with majesty and admiration, on Zeng Han, the commander-in-chief of the three armies in this campaign, and said: "Minister Zeng, this time you commanded the three armies with skillful deployment, decisive command, and extraordinary strategy. You deployed troops and generals as if they were your own arms, leading the soldiers of our Great Zhao to fight bravely against the enemy, expand the territory of the country, and make great contributions. Your achievements are seen and remembered by me and the people of Great Zhao."

Emperor Jingzhao's voice was powerful and resonant, echoing throughout the hall.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Han immediately knelt down, his expression respectful yet firm, and said, "Your Majesty, I have only been doing my duty and serving Your Majesty and the country. I am deeply humbled to receive such praise from Your Majesty."

Emperor Jingzhao raised his hand slightly, gesturing for Zeng Han to stand up, and then said gently, "Your merits are well-deserved, therefore I have decided to reward you handsomely, bestowing upon you ten thousand taels of gold, a thousand acres of fertile land, and appointing you as the Grand General of the State, a hereditary title. I hope you will continue to protect the country's territory and ensure the peace and tranquility of the people of Great Zhao."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Han immediately cupped his hands in gratitude and said, "Thank you for your commendation, Your Majesty. It is my honor to serve Your Majesty and the country."

Then Emperor Jingzhao's gaze shifted from Zeng Han to Qin Qi, the deputy commander.

His eyes were full of praise and satisfaction as he said, "Minister Qin, as the deputy commander, you have made great contributions in this campaign. You were brave and fearless, charging into battle and leading the soldiers in a bloody fight, making outstanding contributions to the victory."

Qin Qi immediately knelt down, his expression respectful: "Your Majesty, as the deputy commander, it is my duty to assist the commander-in-chief and serve the country. This is my duty, and I dare not claim any merit."

Emperor Jingzhao nodded slightly: "You need not be modest. I know your achievements. I hereby appoint you as the Grand General Protector of the Nation, and bestow upon you ten thousand taels of gold, five hundred acres of fertile land, and five hundred bolts of brocade. I hope you will continue to serve the country and protect the peace of our territory."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qi kowtowed again to express his gratitude: "Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to serve you and the country, and live up to your great favor."

After Emperor Jingzhao bestowed his rewards upon the three generals, a solemn atmosphere filled the hall, and everyone's eyes were filled with respect for them.

A moment later, the ministers bowed and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is wise and has rewarded the meritorious officials. This is truly a blessing for the country."

Afterwards, He Jingchuan, Zeng Han, and Qin Qi knelt down again to express their gratitude, and then stepped down and returned to their respective seats.

Then, Emperor Jingzhao looked at a young captain: "Captain Li, you are resourceful and flexible on the battlefield and have made great contributions to our army. I hereby bestow upon you five hundred taels of silver, ten fine horses, and promote you to the rank of Lieutenant General, commanding an army. I hope you will continue your efforts and make new contributions to the country."

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant Li's face lit up with joy. He respectfully kowtowed to express his gratitude, his heart filled with boundless pride and fighting spirit.

His eyes glistened with tears as he vowed to continue fighting for the country and to live up to His Majesty's high expectations.

Emperor Jingzhao then continued to reward one general after another.

Each name was called out, accompanied by enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Some of the soldiers who received the reward were moved to tears, while others stood tall with pride on their faces.

The atmosphere in the main hall was both warm and solemn. Emperor Jingzhao's commendation flowed like a warm current into the hearts of every soldier.

They felt the emperor's favor and the country's attention, which further strengthened their determination to dedicate everything to the country.

As Emperor Jingzhao finished bestowing rewards, the soldiers in the hall were all filled with excitement, their eyes gleaming with fervent light.

The soldiers who were awarded clenched their fists tightly, as if they wanted to hold onto this honor firmly in their hands.

They were filled with gratitude and pride, and secretly vowed to fight even more bravely in the future to repay His Majesty's kindness.

Tears welled in the eyes of an old general who had spent his life on the battlefield, experiencing countless battles.

Now that I have received such a generous reward from His Majesty, I feel that all the hardships and sacrifices I have made in the past have been worthwhile.

He straightened his back and bowed deeply to Emperor Jingzhao once again, his slightly trembling body revealing boundless determination.

At this moment, the entire hall was filled with a strong sense of honor and mission.

The soldiers looked at each other, their eyes conveying unwavering faith and loyalty to their country.

They seemed to see countless future victories and the nation prospering under their protection.

At this moment, their hearts are united. For the prosperity of the nation, they are willing to go to the battlefield again, shed their blood, and face death without fear.

The officials in the hall also praised the soldiers and expressed their admiration for their achievements.

The entire hall was filled with the joy of victory and respect for the meritorious officials.

The exclamations of praise rose and fell like waves, adding to the grand atmosphere of this award ceremony.

Emperor Jingzhao nodded slightly upon seeing this, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

He surveyed the assembled officials in the hall and said in a steady and powerful voice, "You have all made contributions in this campaign. The prosperity of the nation is inseparable from the efforts of every official. I hope you will take these meritorious officials as role models, be loyal to the emperor and love your country, and be diligent in your duties."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers responded in unison: "Your Majesty's decree will be obeyed, and we will do our utmost for the prosperity of the nation."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the main hall was both solemn and enthusiastic.

This grand reward not only inspired the meritorious officials to continue to strive for the country, but also filled the entire court with vitality and hope.

In the days to come, they will work together for the prosperity of the country and write an even more glorious chapter.