Late Tang

The center of the Qin Dynasty, the Forbidden City in Yanjing, stands under the night sky, looking magnificent and magnificent.

This is a large-scale and magnificent building complex, with a total of 99 buildings and 99 houses.The royal city is 99 steps long from north to south, and 880 steps wide from east to west. It is surrounded by a six-foot-high palace wall, and there is also a twenty-foot-wide moat surrounding the entire palace city.There is a three-hole gate on each side of the Forbidden City. The layout of the palace buildings in the city spreads out to the east and west sides according to the central axis. The red walls and yellow tiles, painted pillars and carved beams are magnificent.The palaces and towers are high and low, magnificent and majestic.

In the morning and evening, it is like a fairyland on earth.

In August of the first year of Guangming, this majestic palace complex was finally basically completed.Under the night, the entire palace group was shrouded in a faint silver light, which looked quite pleasing to the eye.

This is the center of the entire nine provinces of Qin Fan, controlling dozens of states and more than 500 million people.The entire Forbidden City is close to the original north gate of Youzhou City, which is connected to it and separated from it, which makes the whole palace city more stable.

There are more than [-] court ladies and eunuchs in the entire palace, which is the result of Li Jing's repeated reductions.

Tonight, civil servants and generals of the seventh rank and above in Yanjing City gathered in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden Palace to hold an award ceremony for the victorious soldiers of the Battle of Daibei.In this battle of Daibei, the Qin army annihilated 20 tribal soldiers and horses going south in one fell swoop, and defeated the Shatuo people, and captured Yanmen and Datong Towns in Daibei in one fell swoop. It can be described as a great victory.Especially in this battle, the eight towns that were friendly with Qin Fan also sent troops to help, and even the Queen of Korea who was far away on the other side of the mountain also sent troops to help. Therefore, today is not only a reward for the generals, but also a battle with the towns A thank-you banquet to strengthen the relationship between the towns and demonstrate the military might of the Qin Fan.

The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest palace in the Forbidden City. It is located in the south of the palace city. The scale of the palace was built, therefore, these halls are also the place where Qin Wang Li Jing held court meetings, which is the former dynasty.In the northern half, it is centered on Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, Kunning Palace Three Palaces, East and West Six Palaces, and the Imperial Garden. On the east side are Fengxian and Huangji Halls, and on the west side are Yangxin Hall and Rain Palace. Huage, Cining Palace, etc. are the places where Li Jing and his wives and concubines live, hold sacrifices and religious activities, and deal with daily government affairs, which are called "back bedrooms".In addition, there are Zhai Palace, Yuqing Palace, Chonghua Palace and so on.The layout of the whole group of palace buildings is rigorous and orderly, and every inch of brick and tile follows the feudal hierarchy of etiquette, reflecting the supreme authority of King Qin.

Among tonight's merit list, Zhang Zimian, Liu Xun, and Li Siyuan are the three generals who attracted the most attention.

Zhang Zimian was specially promoted by Li Jing to be the commander of the Ever Victorious Legion for quelling the Shatuo Rebellion in Datong, defeating Shatuo in Yanmen, and winning the great martial arts in the entire Yanmen Town. Awarded a Flying Eagle Special Medal of Honor.

Although the rank of the commander of the Qin Fan Army is only one level higher than that of the military master, and it is a temporary rank, it will be lifted after the war, and cannot always lead a legion of tens of thousands of people.But the status is much more honorable. Being able to stand out among all the generals and become the commander of the army, basically he can also be named the Duke of Jin, which can be described as extremely honorable.

At present, there are nine legions in Qin Fan, but there are only four legions with the name of the legion. They are the Iron Cavalry Legion led by Qin Wang Li Jing himself, with 8 horses.The Wansheng Army led by Liu Xun has 3 horses.The ever-victorious army led by Zhang Zimian has 2 horses.The newly-built Black Banner Army led by Li Cunxiao has 5 horses.

Zhang Zimian, the former general of the Tang Empire who had newly defected to Qin Fan, was officially promoted to the title of Duke of Mayi, the commander of the Ever Victorious Legion, and was awarded the Flying Eagle Special Honor Medal for his achievements in the battle.Moreover, on the basis of the original 3 soldiers and horses, another 5 soldiers and horses were newly transferred to him under his command, and he commanded the Tenth Army with [-] horses.

Liu Xun also became the head of the newly promoted Wansheng Legion, was promoted to Yingcheng County Duke, and was awarded the Flying Eagle Special Honor Medal. He also specially recruited Li Siyuan's original troops into his legion, leading a total of 5 troops in the Tenth Army.

Li Cunxiao was also specially promoted by Li Jing to be the head of the Black Banner Legion and to be the Duke of Huai'an County.

Among today's rewards for meritorious deeds, there are several eye-catching awards for Li Siyuan, Liu Yunniang, Li Cunxin and other former Shatuo.

Liu Yunniang, Li Keyong's wife, Princess Jin, Shatuo Kehe Dun, who has become a strange woman in King Qin's chambers, also officially attended, and was personally conferred by Li Jing as Governor of Shanxi Province and Duke of Feihu County.The civil affairs of the states west of the Taihang Mountains are all under the leadership of this woman.

"If the county magistrate goes up further, he will be the county magistrate."

In a corner of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, someone was whispering.Gossip has always been there from time immemorial, in all circumstances and ages, in splendid palaces and country lanes.

"Yes, this is the fourth female county magistrate after Gongsun Zhongcheng, General Megan, and General Zhu Li. It's really amazing. Not only was she appointed as the county magistrate, but she also became a member of Shanxi Province. Save the governor, it’s really amazing.”

Tonight in this Hall of Supreme Harmony, all civil and military officials, princes and nobles are all present, and they line up on the polished marble floor, with civil officials on one side and generals on the other.

Among the ranks of military attaches, the one in the front is Wang Zhong, Duke of Baoguo.He is the governor of the capital of the five armies, the commander of the guards of the three internal armies, and also the sworn brother of King Qin.Ranked as one of the Dukes of the Six Kingdoms, in the absence of another brother-in-law of the King of Qin, the Governor of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion, and Lin Wei, the Duke of Wei, who led the army, he stood at the head of the generals without hesitation.Standing behind him are several county princes and county princes in descending order of title, as well as princes and princes.

Standing on the other side are the civil servants, in order, Cui Yunqing, Duke of Anguo, Zuo Pushe of Shangshu, Youpushe of Shangshu, Li Zhen, Duke of Huguo, Yu Cong, Minister of History, Jing Xiang, the left envoy of the Staff Council, and Gai Yu, the right envoy of the Staff Council , followed by the six ministries and the chief officials of the prisons, courtyards, temples, etc.

After hearing the passionate music, everyone immediately stood up straight, everyone was silent, and listened to the emcee's loud voice shouting: "The general of the world's soldiers and horses, the fake Huangyue, the governor of China and foreign countries The army, commanding all the soldiers and horses in the world, Shangshuling, Taishi, Taifu, Taibao, Zhongshuling, Shizhong, Dongbei Daxingtai Shangshuling, His Royal Highness King Qin has arrived!"

At the end of the sound, Qin Fan's military song Qin Wang broke the battle and played, and all the officials bowed.

Li Jing entered from the entrance of the main hall, passed the long queue of officials, boarded the platform, and sat on the gold-plated coiled dragon iron chair in the center of the front end.

King Li Jing of Qin was only 29 years old this year. He was a young man who changed his python dragon robe and the golden armor he wore when he went out to war.His age seems out of place here, too young.But he is sitting here, but no one will doubt him.Because to get to where I am today, and to sit in this position, I didn't rely on my son to inherit my father's career, but I started from scratch and worked hard.

Qin Wangfei, Li Wang, had already started to worship the Buddha a few years ago, and set up a Buddhist hall in the palace to lead her practice, and basically no longer care about common matters.As always, she did not attend such an important occasion today.Another Princess of Qin, Li Yushi, although she had just been married for less than half a year, this time she officially began to attend the meeting as Princess of Qin.With the sound of palace music, Princess Qin Li Yushi slowly drove to prison surrounded by many female officials.

Today's Yu Youniang is dressed in gorgeous palace attire, which is neither beautiful nor graceful, which is very suitable for her status as Princess Qin.Some observant and sharp-eyed officials even noticed that the princess, who had just married into the palace, had a slightly protruding belly.It was only about four months, and Concubine Yu was already pregnant. When many people were blessing the concubine, they couldn't help but think of another thing.For a long time, because Li Wang, the concubine of Qin Wang, only gave birth to a daughter, Qin Wang had no legitimate son.As a result, Li Dezhao, the son of the third wife, Wang Wanjun, the eldest son of the King of Qin, has always been the seat of the eldest son.Li Dezhao, the eldest son of a concubine, is now serving as the county king.

Now that Mrs. Yu is pregnant, if Shiyue conceives and gives birth to a son, it will be the son of King Qin.At that time, who will be the crown prince?Perhaps, the heroic king of Qin, Li Jing, was invincible in foreign wars, but in the end he had to face a battle for the first reserve.

"The Duke of Xuanyanmen, General Li Siyuan, Governor of Shanxi Province!"

A loud voice sounded, and all the officials were looking forward to the arrival of this young general.

When many officials saw this young man, they couldn't help but sigh in admiration.Even many people who are disgusted with Shatuo have to admit that Li Siyuan was born with the image of a general.Tall and strong, with sharp eyes.His neat features, sharp eyes, resolute expression.If he hadn't been Li Keyong's adopted son, was a general of Shatuo, and had fought against the Qin army several times, his appearance and expression would surely have made more people have a great impression of him.

Everyone had their own feelings in their hearts, and they were chaotic. Li Siyuan walked steadily and powerfully, with the mighty momentum of a military officer. He walked under the platform, knelt down on one knee respectfully and politely, and put in a posture, waiting for Li Jing According to formal etiquette, on such a grand occasion, the ministers are not allowed to speak before the monarch speaks.

"General Hengchong, you have contributed a lot to this battle of Daibei!"

Li Jing spoke, but did not bury his achievements.

"Don't dare to do it, it's entirely His Highness's protection, and entrust His Highness's divine power!"

There is no personal name in the answer, but it is quite satisfactory.Regarding this unremarkable answer, Dian Zhongwu has a better impression of him. It seems that this is indeed a boy who knows how to advance and retreat. It is rumored that he has voluntarily offered to study in the martial arts hall for three years, and the matter of surrendering military power in disguise is not a lie .

"Okay! Gu specially confers on you the Duke of Yanmen, the governor of Shanxi Province."

Li Siyuan shook his heart and nodded.A flash of light flashed in his eyes like lightning, but because he lowered his head and remained calm, no one saw it.Li Jing had already mentioned this appointment when he was in Daibei, but the official announcement today finally made him breathe a sigh of relief.Previously, after triumphantly returning to Beijing, Li Jing had directly broken up his remaining 3 troops into Liu Xun's Wansheng Army, Zhang Zimian's Ever Victorious Army, and Li Cunxiao's Black Banner Army. cavalry regiment.None of his subordinates were left behind. For a while, he thought that Li Jing was going to kill donkeys to cross the river and demolish the bridge.Now, he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.It seems that Li Jing really does not intend to deal with him, at least not now.

Although he was originally the king of Yanmen County, now he has been reduced to three extremes and became the Duke of the county, and he has changed from the Yanmen Jiedushi who held real power to a governor who can only govern the united soldiers and township militia in the province. Moreover, under this governor, there are two commanders newly appointed by Li Jing. In addition, five of his confidant disciples were appointed to command the troops in five critical pass cities in Shanxi.But in any case, the governor of a province is also a very high position for Lu Jie.At least when people like Cui Yunqing and Du Tao came to vote, they won a county magistrate.Zhang Zimian made great military exploits this time, and was promoted to Duke of the county.Li Jing's disciples and generals were only marquises. This time, Liu Xun and Li Cunxiao were promoted to county princes because of their meritorious service.

Relatively speaking, he surrendered to Li Jing, and Li Jing's reward for him was indeed a bit out of the ordinary.

At this time, the emcee's loud voice brought him back to reality.

"The king of Qin promoted Liu Yuniang to be the governor of Shanxi province, and Li Cunxin to be the governor of Shanxi province. In August of the first year of Guangming, Qin Wang Li Jing ordered the general of the army and horses of the Tang Dynasty."

Both Li Siyuan and Li Cunxin straightened up, stepped on the steps, and respectfully received the notice.

Then, Liu Yunniang appeared in a purple double-breasted large-sleeved shirt, stepped on the jade steps in front of everyone's eyes, and officially received the seal letter of the governor of Shanxi from Li Jing's hand.

Those who noticed the slight bulge of Princess Qin Yu Youniang's lower abdomen just now were surprised to find that Liu Yuniang's abdomen was also bulged, and the bulge was higher than Yu's.Liu Yunniang is also pregnant. As for the child, it must not be Li Ke's, it must be Qin Wang Li Jing's.

"The governor, admiral, and governor of Shanxi Province are all from Shatuo. The governor is Li Keyong's wife, and the admiral and governor are Li Keyong's adopted sons."

The one who murmured in a low voice was the new head of the Black Banner Legion, Li Cunxiao, Duke of Huai'an County, just in his early twenties, with a sturdy figure, his left cheekbone was grazed by a barbarian's arrow, and the scar was fresh and purple.He deliberately didn't heal the wound, so as to boast to others that he had experienced many battles in Daibei, and earned the positions of army commander and county prince entirely by his ability.

Jingxiang, the left envoy of the Staff Council, raised his eyebrows slightly, "Although the words of the magistrate are good, didn't the king of Qin also arrange the left and right governors under the three governors, the left and right envoys, and the left and right commanders? Moreover, Governor Liu just passed It is Li Keyong's wife. The admiral and the governor were just Li Keyong's adoptive sons in the past. Now, they have drawn a clear line with Li Keyong and are our own people. King Qin used them to govern the war and just conquered This is the place where they used their prestige to manage the chaos after the war."

"I still think King Qin trusted these Shatuo people too much, especially that Li Siyuan. I was upset when I saw this guy's expression. I think he will rebel again sooner or later." Li Cunxiao snorted coldly.

Jing Xiang, Gai Yu and the others only smiled slightly. It was true that the King of Qin used Li Siyuan as the governor, but his soldiers had already been assigned to various armies. up.To put it bluntly, he is an empty governor, and King Qin is just using his name.opposite?What can he do against it?As long as he was a little smarter, he wouldn't try to do such a stupid thing.

"By the way, speaking of Shatuo people, Li Keyong has become a bereaved dog now. When will we send troops to destroy him?"

"I haven't heard of any plans for this!"

Gai Yu smiled and passed by.