The Prodigal Son

Da Ning, the imperial city.

In the dead of night, Zhao Luan was awakened by Shangguan Youyi.

"Your Majesty, Lord Xue's battle report has arrived!"

With just one sentence from Shangguan Youyi, Zhao Luan was instantly wide awake.

"Quick, give it to me!"

Zhao Luan didn't even bother to put on a coat before quickly sitting up.

Shangguan Youyi quickly presented the battle report and then took out a thick snow-white cotton coat and draped it over Zhao Luan.

Zhao Luan eagerly opened the battle report and began to read it word by word.

In fact, before the battle report was delivered, various messages had already reached the capital through various channels.

But those were just scattered bits of news.

All she knew was that Da Ning had won many battles in Yan, and Qin Yu's troops had performed particularly well.

Now, detailed battle reports have finally been sent back.

Xue Chengdao's battle report was very long.

Zhao Luan looked at it with exceptional care.

Zhao Luan spent half an hour trying to read a battle report that was over a thousand words long.

When she saw the fall of the Yan Kingdom and Qin Yu's army occupy Xiazhou, completely compressing the power of Beiqi to the north of Panjiang, Zhao Luan was somewhat lost in thought, her body trembling with excitement.

After a long while, Zhao Luan looked at Shangguan Youyi with great excitement, "Quick, pinch me!"

"How dare I strangle Your Majesty!"

Shangguan Youyi's face was also filled with excitement. "Your Majesty, this...this is true! We...we have truly and completely annihilated the Yan Kingdom!"

Shangguan Youyi's voice trembled, and her heart pounded wildly.

If Xue Chengdao's battle report is accurate, Qin Yu and his troops should account for at least 70% of the credit for the destruction of Yan!

Qin Yu led his troops in many major battles, and he also fought many crucial engagements.

In a daze, Shangguan Youyi seemed to see Qin Yu galloping across the battlefield.

"real?"

Zhao Luan still seemed somewhat unconvinced and pinched herself.

As the sharp pain returned, Zhao Luan could no longer contain her excitement. She jumped out of bed, grabbed Shangguan Youyi, and cried out, "We won! We won completely! Shangguan! We've destroyed the Yan Kingdom!"

Overwhelmed with excitement, Zhao Luan no longer cared about imperial decorum.

She just wanted someone to share her excitement with.

Both Emperor Xiaowu and the previous emperor wanted to destroy the Yan state.

However, for various reasons, they failed to succeed.

But she did it this time!

Now, the only threat to the north is Beiqi!

Seeing Zhao Luan's childlike excitement, Shangguan Youyi quickly reminded him, "Your Majesty, let's hurry and tell the Empress Dowager this news! She's been waiting for battle reports from the front!"

"Yes, yes!"

Zhao Luan realized what was happening and hurriedly grabbed her clothes to put on. "Let's go, let's go..."

However, Zhao Luan suddenly stopped a moment later.

After a brief moment of thought, Zhao Luan gently shook her head. "It's late, let's not disturb Mother! We'll tell her the good news first thing tomorrow morning!"

Although she was also eager to show the battle report to the Empress Dowager so that she would know that her initial choice was correct, now was simply not the right time.

Wait!

I'll just sit here and wait!

As soon as it was light, I immediately told the Empress Dowager the good news!

"Too."

Shangguan Youyi smiled and said, "Then Your Majesty should rest first!"

"No, no!"

Zhao Luan waved his hands repeatedly, his smile exceptionally bright, "I'm too excited right now, I can't sleep even if I want to."

Shangguan Youyi: "Then shall I call Yunying in as well, so she can keep Your Majesty company for a chat?"

"good!"

Zhao Luan nodded and looked down at the battle report again.

This time, she specifically chose to read content related to Qin Yu.

Whenever she saw those exciting moments, Zhao Luan couldn't help but cheer in her heart.

asshole!

How can this bastard be so amazing?

So many great victories were won by him leading his men?

Qin Fumeng and Xue Chengdao, two veteran generals, have become supporting characters?

Yes, Qin Fumeng and Xue Chengdao fought well too!

Although Qin Yu fought many battles, they were also strategizing and planning, especially in the battle between Qin Yu and Yan Wujiu.

If they hadn't blocked the Yan army from the Jianmu direction, preventing them from supporting Yan Wujiu, it would probably have been next year before they could have broken through Huyao.

As Zhao Luan was mentally praising each of the generals at the front, Yun Ying followed Shangguan Youyi in.

"Your Majesty, quickly show me the battle report!"

Yunying quickly stepped forward, her face full of excitement.

"Okay, okay, look! Sit down and watch!"

Zhao Luan smiled and handed the battle report to Yun Ying, then asked Shangguan Youyi, "Has the merit book been sent back?"

"They were all sent back together."

Shangguan Youyi quickly presented Zhao Luan with the thick book of merits that had been placed aside.

Zhao Luan took it and opened it.

On the first page of the merit list, Qin Yu's name was prominently displayed.

It is all written clearly about how many enemies Qin Yu led his troops to kill, how much they captured, and what role each battle played in the course of the war.

Zhao Luan skipped this section.

She didn't need to look at Qin Yu's contributions.

As for rewards, what else can I do besides "rewarding" him with myself?

On the second page of the merit book, Suhe Baoyin's name was prominently displayed.

Zhao Luan thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Yes, Suhe Baoyin deserves secondary credit.

If Suhe Baoyin refuses to surrender, the war will drag on for who knows how long, and Da Ning will suffer even more casualties.

If Suhe Baoyin were to surrender to Beiqi, the consequences would be even more unimaginable.

This achievement is well-deserved!

Then, the names of Shangguan Xun, Yuan Dingguo, Pei Xiao, and others appeared one by one.

"Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!"

As Zhao Luan was flipping through the merit book, Yun Ying suddenly shouted excitedly.

"What are you doing?"

Zhao Luan was startled by her and looked up, glaring at her with a smile.

Yun Ying smiled sheepishly, "I was too excited and couldn't control myself..."

"It's just a victory, why are you making such a fuss?"

Zhao Luan replied casually, which made Shangguan Youyi, who was standing to the side, chuckle to himself.

And you're talking about Yunying!

You were much more excited than she was!

After quickly glancing through the merit book, Zhao Luan handed it to Shangguan Youyi, saying, "Tell me, should I bestow upon Suhe Baoyin the title of Duke, or directly grant him the title of Prince?"

Shangguan Youyi did not rush to answer Zhao Luan's question, but instead carefully observed Suhe Baoyin's contributions.

After a moment, Shangguan Youyi revealed a meaningful smile, "If Suhe Baoyin is made a king, then Qin Langzhong will definitely be made a king as well."

Zhao Luan understood her meaning perfectly well, and glared at her in embarrassment and annoyance. "Qin Yu's contributions are another matter; I'm asking about Su He Bao Yin!"

"Then I would not know."

Shangguan Youyi smiled and said, "However, I believe that the Yan territory is vast and indeed needs a border king to guard it."

Zhao Luan lowered her head in thought.

Sai Wang Yao?

Is Suhe Baoyin worthy of complete trust?

never mind!

Let's wait until they return to the capital and ask Xue Chengdao and the others for their opinions before making a decision!

Xue Chengdao's strategic planning and great contributions in this battle warrant a promotion to Duke.

Tomorrow at court, let's first discuss the merits of those who came after us!

Do not!

Meeting the day after tomorrow!

Tomorrow, I will suspend court to celebrate!