"

"Deng Feng, you take charge of making arrangements for him."

Chen Sanshi instructed, "After the Fengshan ceremony, secretly follow our troops back to Liangzhou. I will also find a way to protect General Meng's family."

Meng Quji had recently made great contributions in the eastern expedition, and since he had not personally attacked the emperor, he shifted the blame to the Incense and Divine Cult. With someone pleading for his life, he could escape the death penalty but not the punishment.

At best, they would be subjected to confiscation of their property and exile.

But as long as I can live, that's enough.

After giving the instructions.

Chen Sanshi returned to his residence and began practicing shooting.

There's still time before the Ziwei Fengchan ceremony; cultivation can't be neglected.

Seven days in a row.

He has been in seclusion for spiritual cultivation.

[Technique: National Guardian Dragon Spear - Profound Image (Beginner)]

【Progress: 16/100】

[Effect: None]

"call……"

After another night of arduous practice, Chen Sanshi didn't put down his spear until dawn.

"Look at the knife!"

He had just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard a whooshing sound. He immediately picked up his gun again and swung it in the direction of the sound.

"boom!"

That long-handled sword, imbued with fierce power.

"So fast?"

Chen Sanshi increased his strength, shaking the other person away: "Senior brother, you've already opened your meridians? It's only been a few days?!"

"Damn it, your physique is too beastly, with both the Vajra Body and the True Dragon Strength..."

Wang Zhi staggered backward, barely managing to regain his balance. He grinned and said, "Hey! I can advance a small realm every three to five days now, faster than I imagined. Just you wait, it won't be long before I recover to the Great Perfection of the Profound Image Realm. Then I'll give you a good lesson."

at the same time.

Fang Qingyun, dressed in a crimson official robe, pushed his wheelchair out of the room. His official hat was blown off by the strong wind generated by the two fighting. He said helplessly, "Alright, let's hurry up and pack up to go up the mountain. After today's ceremony, we will reward those who have made contributions in the court. After that, we can set off for home."

"Good good."

Wang Zhi was in a great mood, picked up the hat and put it on Fang Qingyun's head: "I'll get it sorted out now."

The three brothers were all dressed neatly.

On Crape Myrtle Mountain.

After several days of repairs, in most places, there are no longer any traces of the battle.

This day.

Bells and gongs resounded, and crowds surged forth.

All the officials bowed in unison, and the emperor ascended the throne.

A grand Fengshan ceremony alone cost millions of taels of silver, countless cattle and sheep, and an incalculable amount of manpower and resources, presenting a scene of prosperity and flourishing.

The Fengshan ceremony lasted for several days.

The morning assembly was not held until after the event concluded.

Inside the Yangxin Hall.

The courtiers lined up neatly, each in their assigned positions.

Civil officials stood on the east side, and military officials stood on the west side.

Even after His Majesty the Emperor took his seat, solemn musical instruments resounded from both sides.

This grand ceremony.

His Majesty the Emperor was finally able to put on a dragon robe.

The officials performed a grand kneeling ceremony.

After all the meaningless chatter, the eunuchs of the Directorate of Ceremonial began to read out the list of meritorious officials.

"Marquis Lü Ji, since joining the army, has repeatedly distinguished himself in battle, striking fear into the hearts of the barbarian tribes of the grasslands. He guarded the northern border for six years, achieving great merit and enduring hardship. In the seventy-second year of the Longqing reign, during the rebellion in Mingzhou, he decisively defeated the Western Qi Zhong Wuxin's forces, killing 40,000 enemies and capturing 20,000, quelling the rebellion and stabilizing the border—a first-rate achievement. This time, when the evil spirits of Ziwei Mountain caused trouble, he risked his life to uncover the treacherous plot, and later wholeheartedly protected the emperor. He is one of the most outstanding generals and ministers of the Great Sheng Dynasty. In conclusion, Lü Ji is hereby granted the title of Grand Master of the Palace, First Rank, and given command of three battalions of troops."

Three battalions of soldiers!

The ministers were pondering their next move.

In this way, even if the Northern Border troops expand to twelve battalions in the future, Lü Ji will still control a quarter of them all by himself!

The eunuch continued to announce.

Following that, several other generals were rewarded for their merits.

until……

"Tang Ruoshan, the former commander of the Xuanwu Camp, was seriously wounded after the Battle of Lingchuan and went into hiding. He was willing to serve as a centurion in Poyang County. He worked hard and his heart was evident. In the Battle of Hulao, he went deep into the enemy camp and risked his life to help the commander-in-chief achieve a great victory. He was able to redeem himself and was restored to the second-rank military honor of Shanghujun. He was also awarded the rank of Mingwei General of the fourth rank."

Tang Ruoshan!

The ministers were once again filled with unease.

This person is still alive?!

The martial merit is very high, but the martial rank is only fourth grade, which is probably a drop in cultivation level.

"Chen Sanshi, Left Army Assistant General of the Reserve Battalion!"

When this name is read.

Everyone present pricked up their ears to listen.

The name Chen Sanshi.

He has only been in the imperial court for two years, but each time he has made a name for himself and deeply impressed people. This time, he has made great contributions one after another in the Eastern Territory. In their eyes, he is destined to become a Grand Pillar of State.

Huang Hong's loud voice echoed throughout the hall.

"During the Mingzhou Rebellion, General Chen Sanshi of Huaiyuan crossed the Hongze River four times and marched straight to Meishan Prefecture, causing the death of the traitorous general Dong An. This was one of the greatest achievements in the Mingzhou campaign."

"He led an expedition to Laizhou in the east, wearing white robes and riding a white horse. Celebrations were sung on all sides. Wherever he went, people surrendered at the mere sight of him. The hearts of the people of the world were filled with joy and loyalty."

"The Battle of Hulao Pass, where three thousand defeated one hundred thousand and captured two kings in one battle, was an unprecedented military marvel. The strategies used in the three battles have been recorded in military books for military strategists to study."

"These three divine achievements are all timeless feats, and their fame will last for generations."

"During the rebellion of the Incense God Cult, Chen Sanshi risked his life to protect the emperor."

"All these qualities make him a pillar of our Great Sheng, a loyal minister and general unlike any other in the world."

"Therefore, he is hereby granted the title of Earl of Wuyi."

count?!

Wasn't the previous news that he was a first-rank official?

How did he become an earl?!

He's only twenty years old.

Throughout the entire world, across all five kingdoms, where else can one find such a young earl?!

"Other!"

Huang Hong's voice continued.

"He is hereby granted the rank of Second-Rank General Who Guards the Nation, and appointed as the commander of the elite battalion, to establish a camp in Hongze!"

Commander of the First Battalion.

Opening ceremony in Hongze!

From this moment on, one of the four newly established battalions in Beiliang has a name.

Hongze Camp!

"A reward of ten thousand taels of gold, one hundred thousand taels of silver, eight thousand bolts of silk, and a plaque bestowed upon the Earl of Wuyi!"

"..."

Follow up.

Many more generals were rewarded.

However, these were mostly high-ranking officials. Due to the large number of officials below the rank of Qianzong, the announcements were not made in court, but rather the rewards were bestowed separately after the event.

among them.

To set an example.

Deng Feng, a general who surrendered from the Qing Kingdom, will retain his marquisate and first-rank military officer status in his home country. He will then enter the capital first, and then be transferred to another position. He may be transferred to the northern border or to any of the thirty-six prefectures in the future.

Finally, there was the question of what to do with the officials who participated in the rebellion.

The vast majority of those killed were their entire families, with only a few who had rendered great service dying alone, while some of their families escaped unharmed. To demonstrate his leniency, the emperor gave the three thousand rebel soldiers of the Eastern Garrison a chance to fight on the front lines.

Meng Quji was one of the key contributors to the Eastern Expedition.

Finally, he was wanted by the authorities, and his family was all exiled after their property was confiscated.

This is the end.

The Eastern Expedition came to a complete end.

The morning assembly has ended.

Behind the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

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