At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 287: Conferred the title of King of Xiliang

“It’s an adventure when you can’t control it.”

Xiao Han said calmly: "They can't escape from your master's grasp."

"Yes."

Miaoyu agreed very much.

"Sir, should we prepare a new plaque for the Xiliang Palace?"

She blinked her eyes and said, "According to the date, the imperial edict is already on the way. It will be delivered to Xiliang City in half a month at most."

"It has been so shabby for so many years. This year's coronation ceremony must be held in a grand manner."

"Don't be too ostentatious."

He shook his head: "Let's keep it simple. As the saying goes, a tall tree attracts the wind. In the next few years, it is not appropriate for the four states of Xiliang to have a major war. The main thing is to rest and recuperate."

"There's no need for us to jump out and compete with that emperor."

"Young Master wants to push the Marquis of Qingzhou out and wrestle with the imperial court."

"Good Yu'er really understands my thoughts."

Xiao Han nodded: "A tall tree attracts the wind. We have just annexed two states and are about to be crowned king. We should keep a low profile and focus on developing the four states and pushing Qingzhou out. Our skills will keep the court busy and help us block the spotlight. Why not do it?"

"This is called sitting on a mountain and watching tigers fight."

In early May, the eunuch who was delivering the imperial edict from the court slowly arrived in Xiliang City and read out the emperor's edict.

Xiao Han was enthroned as the King of Xiliang, in charge of the military and political affairs of the four states of Xiliang, Youzhou, Jizhou and Yongzhou, and was promoted to the rank of General Shenwei, a first-rank general. He could enter the palace with a sword and shoes, and did not need to bow when seeing the emperor. He also had the same government as the three officials.

With countless honors, Xiao Han became the most powerful person in the world, second only to the emperor.

Truly, he is second to none.

Soon, the news of Xiao Han's enthronement as king spread like a storm across the four northern states, and then spread to the two courts of Northern Wei and Central Plains at an even more terrifying speed.

After hearing the news, countless people couldn't help but gasp, and many loyal officials even cursed.

After the fall of the Marquis of Zhenbei, a new King of Xiliang appeared.

At the beginning, although Xie Xuanli, the Marquis of Zhenbei, had a strong army and was arrogant and domineering, he was submissive to the court on the surface and had some reservations.

Moreover, although Xie Xuanli had 300,000 elite soldiers under his command, his own martial arts skills were not strong, otherwise he would not have hidden in Jizhou and rarely went out.

This King of Xiliang must be much younger than Xie Xuanli, in his prime, and his martial arts skills have reached the pinnacle of the world, making him almost invincible.

Recognized by the two martial arts circles, he is the strongest in the world and is expected to defeat the old monster in the East China Sea and become the number one in the world.

It was really that Xiao Han's battle record was too brilliant, not to mention he was a master at charging into battle, beating generals and capturing flags.

Dandan only defeated the Northern Wei military god Helian Bobo at Qimen Pass, killed the Buddhist monk under the Qingzhou city, broke all the sword moves of the old sword god with his bare hands, and finally shattered his way of heaven and swordsmanship, and in the battle of Jizhou City, killed Kong Jian, Jiangnan Hou Zhu Jian, the old sword god and other masters.

These three battles were enough to explain everything. Even those Northern Wei masters did not dare to say that they could surpass them in martial arts.

At this time, from the emperor and all the civil and military officials of the court to the aristocratic families, and even the entire Northern Wei Dynasty, everyone missed Xie Xuanli, the former Marquis of Zhenbei who had been stripped of his title.

Even the censors of the Censorate began to regret. They suddenly realized that Xie Xuanli was not so hateful, so arrogant, or so unacceptable.

Xie Xuanli controlled three states.

Xiao Han controls four states.

Xie Xuanli had 300,000 cavalry under his command.

Xiao Han has 500,000 cavalry under his command.

The three states under Xie Xuanli's command were warmongering and cold places.

The four states under Xiao Han's command were extremely prosperous, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

After a comparison, people all over the world couldn't help but feel that Xie Xuanli was better.

Especially the emperor. If he could regret it, he would rather provide Xie Xuanli, the Marquis of Zhenbei, with good food and drink than raise the current King of Xiliang with his own hands.

pity.

There is no medicine for regret in this world.

Everything that has happened cannot be changed.

However, Xiao Han's promotion to King of Xiliang was not done in a grand manner that alarmed the world. He simply replaced the plaque of Shuiyun Mountain Xiliang Hou with that of King of Xiliang. Apart from that, there were no other actions.

The whole world, both the imperial court and the martial arts world breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s not their fault for being too timid, it’s the fault of the Xiliang cavalry being too fierce and the fault of the Xiliang King being too fierce.

Even the Northern Wei was frightened.

Moreover, Xiliang and Jizhou and Northern Wei had been in confrontation for a year, and then Jizhou and Northern Wei had been fighting for a year. Jizhou was bled dry, and Northern Wei was not much better off.

Almost nine out of ten houses in Orange Island and Hexi Island are empty, and they are almost turning into a deserted wasteland.

The Northern Wei Dynasty was not made of iron. It would bleed, feel pain, and be afraid.

After Xiao Han was crowned king, it was natural that the civil and military officials under his command would also be promoted.

Lu Ju was promoted to the rank of a mighty general of the second rank.

Liao Huan was promoted to the rank of Second Rank Tianwu General
Hu Chi was promoted to the fourth rank of Huben General.

Shi Qing was promoted to the second rank Tianbao General.

Chen Gong, Gao Li, Zhuge Shou, Luo Wentong, Xiahou Qing, Pan Yuanshao, Guo Tu and others were each rewarded or promoted.

"My Lord, these are the acres of land and the amount of land being cultivated sent from the counties of Yongzhou and Jizhou."

Guo Tu came to the side hall and handed a memorial to Xiao Han.

"let it go."

He nodded slightly. In June, the weather was very hot, but Shuiyun Mountain was not that hot. This was probably because of the Guanyu Lake. The cool breeze dispelled the heat. Outside the main hall, many bamboos and trees were planted to provide shade, so it was very cool.

For example, at this moment, Qingyao, Dayueer, Xiaoyueer, Dameier, Miaoyu, and Princess Ningxi, put up a few tables and chairs under the shade of the trees outside the main hall, gathered together, and had a tea party, chatting happily with each other.

"Mr. Guo, please sit down."

Xiao Han waved his hand: "Yu'er, go and give Mr. Guo two bowls of the boiled herbal tea."

"That's a good feeling."

Guo Tu rubbed his hands and said, "I'm the only one who's thinking about the Marquis's herbal tea. Logically, most recipes can be made, but the herbal tea from our Military Affairs Department is not as delicious as the one made by Miss Qingyao."

"Mr. Guo, this is my unique craft."

Qingyao turned around and said, "Not only does it require a recipe, it also requires time and technique to make it. Both are indispensable."

"Look how proud you are."

Xiao Han glared at her, and Qingyao stuck out her tongue playfully.

"It's been very hot these past few days, so I asked Qingyao to make some herbal tea for you every now and then."

"Forget it." Guo Tu shook his head: "It's bothersome and wastes people."

The herbal tea came up, refreshing and delicious, with a hint of sweetness, refreshing the mind. Guo Tu put down the tea bowl and said, "There are some problems with the number on this memorial."

"what is the problem?"

He said, "Is the number wrong, or is there something fishy?"

"All."

Guo Tu said: "Especially in Jizhou, the number of farmers is very high."

(End of this chapter)