Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 176 Come, quarrel!

In all fairness, Guo Deng's contribution is indeed not enough to be a Marquis, but it is not as worthless as these civil servants said.

At least, a countship is secure.

Sitting on the throne, Zhu Qiyu frowned and asked Yu Qian.

"Yu Shangshu, someone impeached the Ministry of War for improper citation of merits and excessive rewards, what do you have to say?"

Yu Qian arched his hands and said.

"Your Majesty, this battle is a rare victory for me in the past decades since Emperor Taizong. The imperial court should reward those who have made great achievements."

"During this battle, Guo Deng beheaded thousands of enemies and wounded King Bodu. In order to inspire the army and strengthen the prestige of our border officers and soldiers, I think that there is nothing wrong with honoring the Marquis."

Although he said so, Yu Qian's expression was obviously not very happy.

In fact, he also felt that this reward was too generous.

That's all for Yang Hong. For more than forty years in the town, he has worked hard without credit, so he should have a title.

What's more, his old man is almost 70 years old this year, and the court always wants to give some super grace to the veteran who has worked hard all his life.

But Guo Deng is different. He has just turned 50 years old, which is when the generals are in the prime of life.

At this time, the Marquis is granted grace, what should I do next?
You know, the imperial court has never awarded a living duke since Jing Nan.

He is still young, at least like Yang Hong, who has been in the border town for more than ten or twenty years before he is worthy of this Marquis.

The reason why he proposed this marquis was completely suppressed by the emperor, and he himself was not happy with it.

So Zhu Qiyu nodded slightly and continued to ask.

"Since the Ministry of War has such an opinion, do other ministries have other objections?"

The ministers below were stunned. They didn't expect that when the emperor opened his mouth, he would ask the opinions of the six ministries and seven ministers.

Logically speaking, shouldn't the people below make a noise about this kind of thing first, and then the bosses will express their opinions?

Now that Xun Qi has no one to speak, why did he just start expressing his opinion...

But since the Son of Heaven moved to ask, he naturally had to answer.

The first to come forward was Jin Lian, Shangshu of the Ministry of punishment.

Although both Jin Lian and Chen Mao were impeached last time because of Cao Jixiang's incident, in the end both of them were fine.

Although it is a good thing to keep his official position, it made Mr. Jin very unhappy.

Strictly speaking, although he was unwilling that time, he actually made a sacrifice for the civilian lineage.

But after the news got out, it changed for some reason.

Because Chen Mao was safe and sound in the end, but Jin Lian confessed his crime in the palace, which led to the current criticism among scholars.

He is a majestic admiral and Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, but he can only bow his head and obey the orders of a military officer outside the army, and it is outrageous that he even said that he flattered his relatives.

But the popularity of Boss Jin is enough!
Although these rumors outside have basically no effect on him, but Jin Lian naturally has to express his attitude to the outside world.

Therefore, at this time, his attitude basically does not need to think about it.

"Your Majesty, I think that although Guo Deng has made great achievements in this battle, it is not enough to confer a title. What's more, the Marquis can allow him to add a son, and a generous gift is enough!"

After Jin Lian finished speaking, Chen Yi, the censor of Zuodu, also said.

"Jin Shangshu's words are justified. The Lord is the most important weapon of the country, and should not be given lightly. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

Even the two Qiqing stood up to object, so Zhu Qiyu frowned and said.

"Since this matter is controversial, let's put it on hold for now, Yu Qing, you continue."

The emperor made a concession, but Yu Qian blinked his eyes, feeling something was wrong. The emperor he knew didn't give up so easily.

He had already handed in a herb for this memorandum, but it was only because the matter involved a lot that he brought it up again in the morning.

The title he proposed for Guo Deng was originally an earl, and it was clear that the emperor himself raised him to be a marquis. Now this...

Concentrated, Yu Qian continued to speak.

"Ning Yuanbo, the commander-in-chief of the Bauhinia Pass, led his army to attack this time. He defended the Bauhinia. He personally led the army to repel the Oirats and killed thousands of enemies. Ling also fled in a hurry. Therefore, the Ministry of War discussed that he should be promoted to the Marquis of Ningyuan."

There is no objection to this.

After all, as the commander-in-chief of the army, he went to the battlefield in person, led the troops to kill the enemy, and defeated Yexian's army head-on.

Although it is said that he used a trick, no one can deny his credit.

Ren Li was originally an earl, and it was only natural that he be promoted to a marquis.

Immediately after that, there are the remaining three.

"Tao Jin, the deputy general of Bauhinia, set up an ambush outside the city of Weizhou. When Yu Yexian's army was retreating, he fought against him. He killed thousands of enemies and shot Yan Timur, the chieftain of the enemy. The Ministry of War proposed to grant him the title of Uncle Datong. "

Well, there is no objection to this.

Just the merit of shooting and killing an enemy chief is enough to make him a knight.

Yu Qian continued.

"Yang Xin, the deputy general of the Xuanfu, personally led the army, attacked the army of the Ara Zhiyuan at night, beheaded the general and captured the flag, and then led the army to assist Fan Guang in recapturing Yanghe Pass. The Ministry of War proposed to confer the title of Uncle Zhangwu. "

"Fan Guang, deputy general of Datong, dispatched the army to support Datong, relieved the danger of the isolated city of Datong, and personally led the army to attack from east to west with Yang Xin, recaptured Yanghe Pass, and cut off the route of the army. Conferred the title of Jing'an Bo."

At this point, some ministers raised objections.

"Your Majesty, taking back Yanghekou is certainly a great feat, but it's barely enough to confer a title with this feat, let alone two?"

"Yang Xin is Yang Hong's nephew, and he attacked Ara Zhiyuan at night at the order of Yang Hong. Since the court has made Yang Hong a marquis for his meritorious service, how can he be re-appointed?"

"Although Fan Guang helped Datong and regained Yanghe, he failed to attack Baiyangkou, and Zhiye led the remnant army to flee back to the grassland. The court's refusal to punish him is already a kindness, and it is not appropriate to be conferred a title."

What I said above, going to two of the three middle schools, if you add Guo Deng who was suppressed, it is equivalent to half of the titles, all of which were suppressed by civil servants.

No matter how good-tempered Xun Qi is, he can't help it.

Chen Mao stepped forward and said, "It's nonsense! Although Yang Xin was ordered by Yang Hong, but his military exploits are indelible, plus his achievements in regaining Yanghe, why can't he be knighted?"

"Fan Guang failed to attack Baiyangkou because of the support of King Saikan. At that time, there were [-] Baiyangkou defenders, and King Saikan's [-] army. Fan Guang used [-] against [-]. sheep?"

"Soldiers are fighting bloody battles on the front line, but you are procrastinating and obstructing when you are reporting your achievements. What is your intention?"

Old Hou Ye's temper was as violent as fire, and he almost started scolding when he came up.

However, the civil servants are not easy to provoke, Chen Yi, the censor of Zuodu, immediately retorted and said.

"According to Lord Hou, meritorious deeds should be rewarded, and deeds have a cause. It is respectable for soldiers to shed blood on the front line, but this is not a reason to turn black and white."

"As an admonisher, we should act as admonishers for improper drafting by the Ministry of War. This is the duty of a civil servant, just like a general leading troops to fight."

"What's more, in this battle, the admirals and ministers of various passes, patrolling the border censors, fought bravely to the death, and countless people died living with the city. Why did it become us who deliberately obstructed the bestowal when it came to the mouth of the Marquis?"

"According to this official, it's not that what we said was inappropriate, but that Lord Hou is talking nonsense and deliberately provoking civil and military disputes!"

If you want to bicker, Wenchen is not afraid at all.

Most of the people who came out to speak just now were Yushi. Chen Mao scolded him like this, and Chen Yi, the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, would naturally come out to protect the calf.

This remark was repeated, justified and well-founded, and Chen Mao was so angry that he blushed and had a thick neck.

Seeing Master Chen trembling all over, he was about to roll up his sleeves and strike.

Zhu Qiyu had no choice but to reprimand, saying.

"It's just talking about political affairs. As important officials of the court, you two are so at odds with each other and attack each other. How can it be proper?"

"Come here, Chen Mao, Marquis of Ningyang, and Chen Yi, the censor of Zuodu, both of you have lost your dignity and criticized courtiers. They are both fined with one month's salary as a sign of punishment."

"I accept the crime, thank you Your Majesty."

The emperor spoke up, and the two of them naturally couldn't continue their quarrel, and they all fell to the ground, admitting their mistakes and accepting punishment.

But relatively speaking, Chen Yi's face was very calm, while Chen Mao gave the former a hard look, as if he was still very unwilling.

But no matter what they thought in their hearts, after getting up, they all stood back in their respective queues.

Just when all the ministers thought that the emperor was going to put an end to this debate, they heard the emperor speak again, saying.

"Marquis Fengcheng, what do you think of the Ministry of War's discussion?"

(End of this chapter)