Marshal Deng of the Conferred God

Chapter 167
After receiving the news from Gao Ming, Deng Jiugong had already embarked on his return journey. In this big victory, the main force of Donglu had lost more than half, and it was no longer able to use troops against the imperial court. The empire, which had been in a state of war, finally got a respite.

It's just that King Zhou was fatuous and was used as a spear by a vixen, daring to hit his daughter's idea.Deng Jiugong found it funny when he thought about it. There are smart people and stupid people in this world, but it is still rare to see such a stupid person who can't help himself and destroy the Great Wall.

Although Daji is scheming, she has a limited structure. She thinks that if she confuses King Zhou, she can do whatever she wants.

"Commander, I, Zhang Kui, have never admired a single person since I became a city guard. But the trip to Donglu really opened my eyes. The commander-in-chief uses troops and schemes, and the last general admires him." Five-body cast."

When the army was approaching Shengchi, Zhang Kuicui stepped forward on his mount, and spoke his mind in front of Deng Jiugong.He is a tough man who values ​​love and righteousness. If he hadn't admired him to the extreme, he would never have acted like this.

Deng Jiugong said with a smile: "General Zhang's ghostly speed opened my eyes!"

"Mianchi is ahead, and we will be separated from the commander in the end."

Zhang Kui sighed, more than a month of marching and fighting had made him used to this kind of life, and it was inevitable that he would feel a little bit sad when they parted suddenly.Deng Jiugong persuaded: "General Zhang, there is always a banquet in the world. The separation this time is just for a better reunion next time."

"The commander-in-chief said so."

Zhang Kui cupped his hands, rode his horse and galloped to another road, and soon disappeared in a cloud of dust.

……

Go back to Chaoge to rest for one night, and King Zhou was promoted to the early court the next day. As usual, all officials in the court are not allowed to be absent.

"Master Deng, congratulations, congratulations!"

At the gate of the palace, an official trotted forward, congratulating Deng Jiugong with a smile on his face.Deng Jiugong said: "This is the joy of the court. As a minister, it is his duty to serve His Majesty."

"Lord Deng is humble. No one in the civil and military courts would know that you are the pillar of the country, the jade pillar that holds up the sky. If you hadn't fought for His Majesty, the world would have been in chaos."

Deng Jiugong looked at the visitor in surprise, and said, "I don't know your lord's name."

The man's spirit was shaken, and he hurriedly said: "Deng Kun, my lower official, I have met Mr. Deng." Deng Jiugong is a celebrity in front of the emperor's eyes. It was a family a hundred years ago.If you fawn on him, it's no problem to be successful.

"Dun Kun."

Deng Jiugong frowned. The name sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before. By the way, this person was Huang Feihu's uncle.In the original book, it was he who cooperated with Xiqi inside and outside, killed Bian Ji, and let Xiqi's army enter the customs.For this kind of person who is in Cao Ying and his heart is in Han, Deng Jiugong disdained to make friends, so he said: "Master Deng, the court meeting is coming soon, and I will not accompany you."

"Master Deng, wait."

When they arrived at Jiujian Hall, King Zhou had not yet come, and there were many civil and military discussions in the Manchu Dynasty. When they saw Deng Jiugong, the hall was suddenly silent.Then everyone stepped forward and surrounded Deng Jiugong, scrambling to flatter him.

Most of these civil and military officials are villains who follow their power, it is really difficult for them to let them settle down and fight the enemy.But let them say some flattering words, that's just opening their mouths.

"My lords, be quiet."

Wei Zi at the side couldn't stand it anymore, and after saying something, everyone returned to their positions.

Weizi stepped forward, greeted Deng Jiugong, and said with a smile: "My official congratulations to the commander-in-chief for his return!" Deng Jiugong won the battle and put an end to the chaos in Donglu. For the court, it was a great joy for the whole country .

Deng Jiugong said: "Your Highness is serious, eating the king's salary is a matter of loyalty to the king."

"That's right, if the whole court was full of loyal ministers like Lord Deng, why would there be wars all over the world, and why would Bai'an be displaced." Wei Zi has a strong temper. As long as the big business can continue, he is not afraid of offending all civil and military officials. It is not hesitant to die.

Deng Jiugong said with a faint smile: "Your Highness's words are a bit extreme. Chickens, dogs, cattle and horses perform their duties. Deng can only use some strength, and it is okay to fight the enemy on the battlefield. If it is about peace and stability, you have to rely on Your Highness and civil and military officials." Just do it."

I have done a lot of major things in the form of conspiracy in private, but in the eyes of the court officials, I am an out-and-out image of a loyal minister, and I use myself as an example, which makes Deng Jiugong a little dumbfounded. Could it be that he is playing the role of a loyal minister? The image is too successful.

Wei Zi smiled awkwardly, and said again: "Master Deng, Chongyingluan in Northern Xinjiang is now very powerful, and the troops sent by the imperial court suffered a big defeat, which caused the court's face to be damaged. I have the courage to ask, sir. A strategy for suppressing thieves and bringing peace to chaos.”

"This...Your Highness, Deng has just returned from Donglu and knows nothing about the northern border. There is no good strategy in a hurry. Your Highness is not in a hurry. Wait for Deng to understand the battle clearly before discussing it with His Highness."

Wei Zi said: "Master Deng is absolutely right."

……

When King Zhou went to court, he saw Deng Jiugong at a glance, and hurriedly announced that he would come to see him.

Deng Jiugong stepped forward and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have fought numerous battles with Jiang Wenhuan during this expedition, annihilating a total of 15 enemy troops, beheading the enemy's head, King Pingling, and the remaining evils of Beihai under his command. It's just that Jiang Wenhuan is greedy. Fearing death, seeing that the situation was not good, he led the remnants back to Laizhou. The minister wanted to capture Laizhou, and captured Jiang Wenhuan and returned to Chaoge to question his crimes. However, the army was short of food and grass, so the minister had no choice but to borrow food from nearby cities. , I had no choice but to lead the army back to Chaoge."

Of the 50 shi grains shipped from Chongcheng, Deng Jiugong only kept 20 shi, and Chen Qi transported the rest to Laizhou Prefecture.

King Zhou said kindly, "Deng Qing is worthy of being my vassal minister. In just one month's time, Jiang Wenhuan suffered a great loss of strength. I am very relieved to solve a problem for me."

"But Weichen did not complete the task assigned by His Majesty, and Jiang Wenhuan is still at large in Laizhou."

King Zhou said indifferently: "Without defense, without King Pingling's advice, what would Jiang Wenhuan do. Back then, he had 30 troops and couldn't conquer the Wandering Soul Pass, let alone 10,000+ troops."

Deng Jiugong said: "Your Majesty is wise."

King Zhou glanced at him and said, "Deng Qing, you have made great contributions to the court this time, and I want to reward you and set an example for the officials."

Deng Jiugong was taken aback, thinking that King Zhou wanted to reward some gold, silver and jewels, so he said: "Your Majesty, this great achievement is the result of the soldiers fighting the enemy bravely. I just did what I should do, and I dare not take credit for it."

King Zhou laughed and said, "That's wrong. If you hadn't lined up troops, how could they have made such a contribution. Your contribution is greater than all of them. Deng Qing, you are now the commander-in-chief of the army and horses. I want to seal you up." To be King Pingnan, to quell the rebellion for the imperial court."

"King Pingnan."

Deng Jiugong was taken aback for a moment, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were taken aback. Unexpectedly, King Zhou valued Deng Jiugong so much.King Zhou has been in power for dozens of years, and only two people have been named kings. The first is King Pingling, and the second is King Wucheng; En mighty, after all, the Huang family has been loyal to the imperial court for generations.

"That's right, Aiqing has guarded Sanshan Pass for many years, defeated Eshun many times, and made great contributions to the court. I know that your ancestral home is in the south, so I specially bestow you with the word Pingnan, which has the meaning of calming down the war."

King Zhou smiled, and glanced at Zhang Qian. Zhang Qian understood, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is wise, Mr. Deng has made outstanding achievements, and the title of king is what everyone expects."

Although Wei Zi didn't agree with being crowned king, he still counted on Deng Jiugong to pacify Chong Yingluan as soon as possible, and followed him out, saying, "My minister seconded the proposal."

All the civil and military officials were stunned when they saw this situation. At this time, who dared to risk their heads to raise objections, so they all said: "The minister waits for a second opinion."

Just like that, the dust of a kingship was settled without any disturbances. It would be an unbelievable thing to do at the beginning of King Zhou's accession to the throne. Deng Jiugong was still digesting this reward. He felt that things were not so Simple.

(End of this chapter)