Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 403: Crowned King and Given Nine Gifts!

As the new emperor's first court meeting was also a banquet, all civil and military officials had arrived early.

In addition to these officials, there were many ordinary people who were not qualified to enter the court, such as Li Jingheng and others.

Given their ranks, they naturally could not attend court meetings.

But today is different. The new emperor is in power and is entertaining all civil and military officials. He is also taking this opportunity to reward them according to their merits.

Therefore, all those who had made contributions during this trip to the Western Regions came to the palace.

"Mr. Su."

"gentlemen."

Su Chen walked over wearing a royal robe and crown, and familiar generals greeted him with smiles.

If it weren't for Su Chen, they would not have been able to achieve such great military merit this time, and would not have been able to be one of the guests at the banquet.

Su Chen smiled and nodded to greet them. Some of the people here looked familiar, while others he had only met once. But it was undeniable that everyone had been on the battlefield together.

"This way, sir."

Cheng Chumo smiled and waved, but was glared at by Cheng Zhijie, "Stop fooling around, Su Chen is different from you."

Cheng Chumo: "Why is it different?"

Cheng Zhijie: "You will know it soon. Don't shout and pay attention to etiquette."

Cheng Chumo seemed to understand, but not quite. Li Jingheng and others were also persuaded in the same way.

Fang Xuanling smiled and waved at Su Chen, "Su Chen, come over here."

Su Chen looked at the officials around him in surprise, then walked over with a smile, "Prime Minister Fang."

Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "I heard that Lu Dongzan gave you and His Majesty a lot of gifts?"

Su Chen smiled and nodded, "It is priceless, your majesty has sent it to the national treasury."

Fang Xuanling: "You don't like the things he gave you?"

Su Chen shook his head, "It's not that I don't like it, I'm just not interested."

Gao Shilian stroked his beard and asked, "So what are you interested in?"

Su Chen smiled and said, "A sound can travel a thousand miles, and a thing can travel a thousand miles a day."

Gao Shilian: "...was it the iron lump you controlled that day?"

Su Chen smiled and nodded.

Gao Shilian: "Then they will be in trouble."

Fang Xuanling said softly: "After discussion among the various departments, it has been decided that fire guns will be sold to the outside world."

Expected.

Su Chen was not too surprised.

After all, selling muskets is a lucrative business for the Tang Dynasty.

"More than half of the Western Regions Protectorate has been built. Guo Xiaoke sent a message, saying that he hopes to send more people there."

"After discussions among the various ministries, His Majesty has decided to arrange for a group of people to go to the Western Regions to survive."

"On the one hand, it can stabilize the situation in the Western Region, and on the other hand, it can promote the integration of the two regions."

"In addition, regarding the matter of leasing land in Persia that you mentioned earlier, His Majesty secretly summoned A Luohan last night and reached a cooperation agreement."

Su Chen: "Your Majesty is very quick."

Fang Xuanling sighed, "Yes, Your Majesty has not had any free time in the past few days since you ascended the throne."

"In addition, I heard that there are many silver mines in Japan. Your Majesty has already selected Su Dingfang, Liu Rengui and others to form a new navy, and allocated them 200,000 taels of silver to build new warships."

"This matter will be fully handed over to them and the Ministry of Works. I think Your Majesty intends to place those muskets and bombs on the newly built warships."

Then Japan is gone.

Su Chen smiled and asked, "Have you found a suitable messenger?"

Fang Xuanling: "It depends on who is not afraid of death."

As he spoke, Fang Xuanling couldn't help but laugh.

Gao Shilian also stroked his beard and shook his head, "The Han Dynasty envoys are still here today, but the powerful Han Dynasty is no longer there."

Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "What a good poem."

Su Chen rolled his eyes, "Master Gao, can't you rhyme with each other?"

The first seven characters and the last six characters.

This is going to drive people with obsessive compulsive disorder to death.

"No need."

Gao Shilian smiled calmly, "Why should I rhyme what I just said?"

Su Chen: "..."

As the palace gate opened, everyone walked into the palace.

"You will be standing next to us in a moment."

"what?"

Su Chen was stunned for a moment, "Isn't this inappropriate?"

Gao Shilian: "What's inappropriate? If Prime Minister Fang says it's appropriate, then it's appropriate."

Fang Xuanling was speechless. It sounded as if this palace, this imperial palace, all belonged to him.

Changsun Wuji said softly: "His Majesty will reward you, at least the third rank."

Su Chen smiled and didn't say much.

soon.

Following a singing of the praises, Li Chengqian walked in dressed in a royal robe.

"See Your Majesty."

The crowd shouted in unison.

Li Chengqian waved his hand, "My dear ministers, please stand up."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Today is my first time attending court. There are many things I don't understand. I hope you can remind me."

These words were obviously Li Chengqian's self-deprecation.

When Li Shimin visited Jiucheng Palace, Li Chengqian was in charge of all court affairs, and he handled them in an orderly manner.

Now that I have ascended the throne and become emperor, why do I need their reminders and instructions?
"Some time ago, the Western Turkic leader Yu Gushe launched a massive attack on the Western Regions. With the help of the Western Regions, our Tang Dynasty not only successfully pacified Yu Gushe and drove all of his tribes to the depths of the northern desert, but also voluntarily submitted to the Western Regions because of the power of our Tang Dynasty."

"This battle has boosted the morale of our Great Tang and enhanced our Great Tang's prestige. I am very satisfied. Those who have made outstanding contributions should be rewarded handsomely!"

After saying that, Li Chengqian looked at Tiancai standing aside.

Eunuch Tiancai took out the imperial edict and stepped forward to read it.

"Is General Xue Wanche here?"

"The minister is here."

"General Xue is leading 20,000 troops to support the Yanqi Kingdom..."

The reward has begun.

But Su Chen was not very interested. As if he had noticed something, Gao Shilian tilted his head and asked, "You are not interested in an official position?"

Su Chen smiled and said, "I think it's more comfortable to be an ordinary citizen."

Gao Shilian shook his head and laughed, and said softly: "The reason why you feel at ease is because you have connections in the court and money in your hands."

"If you didn't have these connections, those wealthy families and officials' children would eat you up completely."

Although Gao Shilian spoke bluntly, every word he said made sense.

Before, there was the East Palace and the Crown Prince. No matter what he did, even if others were unhappy, he had to do it for the Crown Prince's sake.

Now that the prince has become emperor, those people naturally dare not cause trouble for him even more.

Without these connections, being a seventh-rank official would be enough to cause a headache.

"so?"

"Your Majesty has prepared a gift for you."

"what?"

Su Chen was stunned.

Gao Shilian chuckled and said, "You prepared so many gifts for His Majesty when he ascended the throne. Naturally, His Majesty will not forget you."

"So, this gift is definitely what you want."

Su Chen had a strange look on his face. So, the reward for him had already been decided last night?
The rewards are still continuing.

Li Jingheng, Cheng Chumo and others all received certain rewards.

His official position was also promoted by one or two ranks.

As for Su Chen, there was no movement.

So much so that Li Jingheng and others looked at Su Chen with suspicion. Why had all of them received rewards, but Su Chen did not receive any reward?

At this time.

Tiancai smiled and took out another imperial edict.

"Is Su Chen here?"

"exist."

"Although Su Chen is a commoner, he has made outstanding contributions in this expedition and is highly respected by everyone..."

The series of compliments made Su Chen's scalp tingle.

Such things as being extremely clever and taking Gaochang City by strategy, and ignoring dangers and obstacles, going deep into the grasslands and dealing with various tribes.

Finally, the final reward has arrived.

"I will now confer upon you the title of King of One Character, bestow upon you the Nine Gifts, grant you the Imperial Guards of Honor, you may enter the court without bowing, you may praise or worship without naming your name, and you may enter the palace with a sword and shoes!"

hiss!
When this imperial edict came out, everyone was stunned.

Before this, everyone had speculated that as Su Chen was Li Chengqian's confidant, they had a very good relationship, and with such merits, his rank would definitely not be lower than the third rank.

Even if he is burdened by his reputation, he will rise to fame overnight.

But no one expected that Li Chengqian would directly confer the title of King of the Same Character on Su Chen and bestow the Nine Gifts upon him.

What an honor is this?
Zhang Sun Wuji looked at Gao Shilian silently, "Did my uncle know about this a long time ago?"

Gao Shilian stroked his beard and smiled.

"Why don't you tell me?"

"If I tell you, will you agree?"

Gao Shilian said calmly, "It's nothing more than making you and His Majesty unhappy."

Changsun Wuji was speechless.

Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise, why don't you quickly accept the order, King Bingjian?"

Su Chen's eyes passed over Gao Shilian and Fang Xuanling, and finally looked at Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian had a smile on his face, as if to say, "How about it, are you satisfied with my reward?"

Don’t you want to not be an official because you think it’s troublesome?
Well.

I will give you a preferential treatment. You will not be an official, but I will make you a king.

Su Chen smiled and stepped out, bowing and saluting, "I thank your majesty for your grace."

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "After today, the King of Side by Side can see that I don't bow to you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Su Chen smiled and stood up.

"The conferment is over. My dear ministers, please follow me to the banquet!"

Li Chengqian stood up with a smile and waved his hand, and everyone followed him.

"Be good."

"Brother Su has ascended to heaven in one step."

"Not only that, he is not only the Prince's Guardian, but also the Duke of the Kingdom, and is granted the Nine Gifts!"

"How many people have there been from ancient times to the present?"

"I was just thinking..."

"Don't even think about it. Eat more, drink more, and knock him down."

"Chu Mo, your thoughts are very dangerous!"

"..."

There is no need to say much about the palace banquet, whether it is the food or the songs and dances.

However, Su Chen was a little overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the crowd.

Especially Li Jingheng and his gang.

So cruel.

Before drinking, one sentence is "Shoulder to shoulder with the king". After drinking, Brother Su, do you want to drink?
Although Su Chen wanted to put on airs and pull Cheng Zhijie and the other old dukes to say, "Your father and I are of the same generation..."

But think about it and forget it.

Today, all I want is to be happy.

"King Side by Side, His Majesty invites you."

Su Chen looked over and found that Li Chengqian had left without knowing when.

Faced with the covetous eyes of Li Jingheng and others, Su Chen hurriedly used Li Chengqian's name to avoid being forced to drink.

When I arrived at the Imperial Garden, the cool breeze blew on my face and the drunkenness immediately dissipated a little.

Looking over, Li Chengqian was sitting at the stone table, chatting with Li Shimin.

Okay.

The emperor did not attend the banquet, but hid here instead.

"coming."

Li Shimin looked over and pointed to a stone bench beside him, "Sit down."

(End of this chapter)