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After everyone had taken their seats, Emperor Jingzhao slowly walked up to the high platform in the center of the hall.

His gaze swept over everyone present, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Then he raised his wine cup and said loudly, "Today, I, along with my officials and soldiers, raise our cups to celebrate the great victory of the Great Zhao Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, everyone raised their glasses and shouted in unison, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Great Zhao Dynasty!"

The glasses clinked together, producing a crisp sound that seemed to proclaim the joy of victory.

Next, the song and dance performance began.

The dancers, dressed in gorgeous costumes, danced gracefully.

Their dance was graceful and captivating, like butterflies fluttering among flowers.

The singing was melodious and beautiful, like the sound of heaven.

The singers' voices were clear and melodious, like orioles singing in a valley.

The soldiers reveled in the joyous atmosphere, fully enjoying the happiness of victory.

During a break in the song and dance performance, Emperor Jingzhao stood up solemnly.

His gaze slowly swept over the assembled soldiers, and his imposing aura instantly silenced the entire hall.

"In this campaign, all the generals and soldiers fought bravely and made outstanding contributions to our Great Zhao. Today, I will personally award rewards to the meritorious officials to commend their achievements."

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

Then, the eunuchs filed in, each carrying an exquisite tray.

The tray was filled with gold and silver treasures, their dazzling light dazzling the eye.

There are medals made of pure gold, engraved with exquisite patterns, symbolizing honor and courage.

There were all kinds of precious gems and jade, shining brightly and priceless; there were also mountains of gold and silver ingots, radiating an alluring luster.

Emperor Jingzhao looked at the soldiers and said slowly, "These gold and silver treasures are a token of my appreciation for you. You fought bravely against powerful enemies on the battlefield, and this wealth is the reward you deserve."

The soldiers were deeply moved as they looked at the abundance of gold and silver treasures.

They all knelt down to express their gratitude, their voices loud and clear: "Your Majesty's great kindness is deeply appreciated by us!"

Then, another group of eunuchs carried the scroll into the main hall.

Unfold the scroll, and you'll see beautiful pastoral scenes—the fertile fields and magnificent houses of Dazhao.

Emperor Jingzhao pointed to the scroll and said, "These fertile fields and beautiful houses are bestowed upon you. You have risked your lives for the country, and the country will never forget your contributions. I hope that you can have a stable home and enjoy a peaceful life after the war."

The soldiers knelt down again to express their gratitude, tears glistening in their eyes.

They knew that these rewards were not just material gifts, but also His Majesty's recognition and respect for them.

Subsequently, Emperor Jingzhao began to promote the officers and soldiers to higher ranks.

He read out the names and new ranks of the soldiers one by one, and each name was accompanied by a cheer.

Some soldiers were promoted to generals, some to colonels, and some to commanders of a thousand.

These official positions not only represent higher status and power, but also mean that they will assume greater responsibilities.

Emperor Jingzhao bestowed special honors and rewards upon those soldiers who performed exceptionally well in the war.

After bestowing the rewards, Emperor Jingzhao looked at the soldiers and said with emotion, "You are the heroes of Great Zhao and the backbone of the nation. I hope that in the days to come, you will continue to maintain this courage and loyalty and strive for the prosperity and strength of Great Zhao."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers shouted in unison, "Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! We, your subjects, will devote ourselves to the cause until our dying breath!"

At this moment, the entire hall was filled with a solemn yet enthusiastic atmosphere.

In the end, only Lingyan, the Ninth Princess, and Jiang Muxue were left without receiving any rewards.

In fact, Emperor Jingzhao deliberated for a very long time about the rewards for the Lingyan Pavilion.

Because he genuinely always had a headache whenever he had to reward her for her achievements.

Because her achievements were all so great.

Her status also meant that there was no way to confer titles upon her.

However, since they could not avoid bestowing titles and rewards, they could only give some material possessions as gifts.

This time was no different; he also thought about it for a long time before deciding on his reward for her.

He then looked at the three people below the hall and spoke first to Lingyan in a deep voice: "I have been appointed by Heaven to rule the world. Now I have Crown Princess Lingyan, who is intelligent, resilient, virtuous and talented. Since entering the court, she has repeatedly made contributions. In this campaign, she was flawless in her plans and strategies. Her achievements are unparalleled, and I admire her greatly. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon her a gold medal of immunity from death to recognize her merits and to show my favor. This gold medal is my holy decree. Seeing it is as if I am here. No matter when, where, or what crime she has committed, the holder of this gold medal will be spared from death."

"In addition, his father is posthumously granted the title of First-Rank Prince, and his mother is posthumously granted the title of First-Rank Loyal and Valiant General. He is also granted a royal token, which allows him to meet me directly under special circumstances without prior notification. He is also bestowed with a set of jewelry carved from thousand-year-old cold jade, a royal villa, ten thousand taels of gold, a thousand bolts of silk, and a hundred acres of fertile land. I hope he will cherish this favor, continue to uphold his loyalty, and work tirelessly for the prosperity of the Great Zhao and the glory of the royal family."

Lingyan was very satisfied after hearing about Emperor Jingzhao's reward.

She lowered her head slightly, her eyes filled with solemnity, and said in a steady and firm voice, "Your subject Lingyan thanks Your Majesty for your great favor. Your Majesty's grace is as heavy as Mount Tai and as vast as the deep sea. Your subject will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations, continue to uphold loyalty, and do my utmost for the prosperity of the Great Zhao and the glory of the royal family, even if it means dying ten thousand times."

Upon seeing this, Emperor Jingzhao nodded repeatedly with a smile on his face.

The officials did not feel that Emperor Jingzhao's rewards were excessive.

If these rewards were given to other people, they would feel that the rewards were too much.

But when applied to the Crown Princess, it is not an exaggeration at all.

Therefore, in this very harmonious atmosphere, Emperor Jingzhao looked at the Ninth Princess with a face full of satisfaction and pride.

"My beloved daughter, the Ninth Princess, led a large army to destroy the Northern Li. With the courage of a heroine, she bravely went to the battlefield, displaying extraordinary wisdom and fearless bravery. She led the three armies to defeat the powerful enemy and made unparalleled contributions to the stability and prosperity of the Great Zhao. Her achievements are obvious and can be witnessed by heaven and earth. I am deeply proud."

The Ninth Princess was overjoyed to hear her father's praise.

Then Emperor Jingzhao continued, "Therefore, I promote my son to Princess Protector of the Nation, bestow upon him ten thousand taels of gold, a thousand bolts of silk, a hundred acres of fertile land, a hundred bushels of pearls, and ten boxes of fine jade to recognize his merits. I also bestow upon him ten sets of imperial robes and a Ferghana horse. This horse is agile and swift as the wind, which can help my son gallop across the battlefield and display his heroic spirit."

"Furthermore, I bestow upon you a luxurious mansion, magnificent in architecture and exquisite in decoration, with pavilions and towers arranged in a harmonious manner. I also bestow upon you a token that can mobilize a portion of the Imperial Guards for unforeseen circumstances."

"There is also a set of weapons meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. The sword has a sharp blade that gleams with a cold light, and the hilt is inlaid with gemstones, making it exquisite. The bow is strong and resilient, with a powerful draw weight and a durable bowstring. It also comes with matching arrows with sharp arrowheads that can pierce through armor. If my daughter needs them in the future, she can use these weapons to protect our home and country and show the heroine's spirit."

Upon hearing of her father's series of gifts, the Ninth Princess was filled with excitement and gratitude.

She slightly curtsied and expressed her gratitude, saying, "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness. Your subject will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations and continue to do my best for the stability and prosperity of the Great Zhao."