The war is over, and the most important thing now is to reward the soldiers who have made meritorious service fairly and justly.
After Li Shimin and a group of big shots left Tai Chi Hall, the other officials gathered in groups to discuss.
The core of their discussion, without exception, was what kind of reward His Majesty would bestow on Wang Shen.
"I think Wang Jian's title will be raised one level. He will be promoted from a second-grade county prince to a full second-grade county prince."
"Fart, ten Isn’t it too outrageous to hold the title of Duke of a County at the age of eight or nine?”
“I think the reward for a general’s position is already very high.”
“Since everyone’s. We have different opinions, why don’t we place a bet? ”
“Just bet, I’ll move up the ranks.”
“I’ll bet...”
When Ma Zhou heard that these colleagues were betting, a weird smile appeared on his face, but he did not go to manage it.
Sun Fujia, the young minister of Dali, came over. He pointed at the officials gathered together to place bets and said with interest.
"Brother Ma, a group of ministers have made a bet in the Taiji Palace. Do you, the censor Zhongcheng, have no control over it?"
"They are doing it in front of you, the censor. You are doing something that violates the laws of the Tang Dynasty!"
The people in Yushitai are responsible for supervising all officials, and have the power to impeach all officials for illegal things.
Betting in the Tai Chi Hall is against Tang law.
Ma Zhou smiled and said: "Sun Shaoqing, didn't your Dali Temple do nothing?"
"Hahaha."
Sun Fujia laughed loudly. After laughing a few times, he and Ma Zhou walked out of the Tai Chi Hall side by side.
Today is a happy day, let the officials be wild for once.
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That afternoon.
In every city in Chang'an City, county soldiers posted a poster firmly on the wall.
The surrounding people gathered in an instant and surrounded the place where the announcement was posted on the wall on three levels inside and three outside.
An elegant and elegant young man with white robes stood under the post and read aloud.
"On the thirteenth day of the third month of the fourth year of Zhenguan, the army conquered the Tuyuhun imperial city Fuqi City. King Murong Fuyun committed suicide!"
"On the tenth day of the fifth month of the fourth year of Zhenguan, The Western Army conquered Luoche City, the imperial city of Tubo, and King Songtsan Gampo committed suicide!"
After the two headlines at the beginning of the post were read, the people watching instantly became excited.
"Oh my god! I didn't expect that Tibet was also conquered by us!"
"And just like the East Turks, they wiped out all the aliens!"
"Doctor Wang Yushi is really both civil and military!"
The people pointed at the post on the wall.Pointing, everyone started chattering.
The imperial court was too low-key. In its campaign to conquer the two powerful countries of Tuyuhun and Tubo, it did not even recruit soldiers from the common people.
And the imperial court finished the work without saying a word?
A loud voice in the crowd shouted: "Young man, please continue to read and see if the results and losses in the battle are great."
As the loud voice fell , the people around him fell silent instantly, and everyone looked at the young scholar with curiosity in their eyes.
The young scholar nodded and began to read out the following content.
When the common people heard that the Tang army had annihilated 600,000 to 700,000 Tuyuhun and Tibetan soldiers with less than 5,000 casualties, none of their faces were calm.
"There are not many great victories with such a small loss in the past!"
"Doctor Wang Yushi is so powerful that he commanded and destroyed two countries at a young age!"
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"Now our Tang Dynasty's territory is getting bigger and bigger. Okay, great!"
When the young scholar heard the people praising Wang Jian, he waited for a moment and continued. said.
"Four days later, the Western Expeditionary Army will return to Chang'an, and His Majesty and a group of civil and military ministers will go out to greet them."
"Fathers who want to see the excitement can go in advance. Pick a good seat over there.”
Watching the excitement is the most attractive thing for the people, and many people immediately said loudly that they must go to the scene to join in the fun.
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Four days later.
Li Shimin took a group of princes, as well as civil and military officials 20 miles out of Chang'an to wait for the arrival of the army.
The mountains on both sides were also crowded with people from Chang'an City.
Everyone braved the scorching sun and looked forward to the official road ahead.
Half a quarter of an hour later.
In front of the official road, there was a sudden rumble, and a cavalry wearing armor and holding a spear was seen, like a rushing stream.
"Hahaha, my king's master is back!"
"My humerus minister Wang Aiqing is back!"
Li Shimin stood up excitedly On the Luanjia, he had his hands behind his back, and his eyes showed the light of a king looking down upon the world.
Now the territory of the Tang Dynasty has surpassed the Qiang Qin and the Han Dynasty, reaching a new peak.
And he is still in his prime, and all the soldiers under his command are young people.
Li Shimin himself did not dare to imagine how big the territory would be in the future.
The cavalry rushed very fast, and in just a few dozen breaths, they arrived in front of Li Shimin's cavalry.
Wang Jian, Yu Chigong, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui and ErDan and others, as well as all the cavalry behind them, dismounted and saluted Li Shimin and shouted.
"See Your Majesty!"
Tens of thousands of masculine shouts echoed through the sky with majestic force.
Not only Li Shimin and the civil and military ministers, but also the people standing on both sides of the mountain had goosebumps all over their bodies.
"No wonder the two powerful enemies of Tuyuhun and Tubo can be easily destroyed. Which country can withstand such a powerful force?"
This idea emerged in the hearts of the people.
With the support of the guards, Li Shimin quickly stepped out of the carriage and walked to Wang Jian and Yuchi Gong in person.
"Wang Aiqing, Yuchi Aiqing, please get up quickly."
Li Shimin said while helping his two confidants up.
He then raised his head and shouted to the soldiers in front: "Soldiers, please get up quickly!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
All the fine knights roared loudly again.
What an honor it is to be greeted by His Majesty, accompanied by hundreds of civil and military officials, 20 miles out of the city!
Li Shimin patted Wang Jian on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Wang Aiqing, thank you for your hard work!"
"You fought so beautifully in this battle, now follow us. I will return to the Tai Chi Hall and I will reward you heavily!"
Standing aside, Yuchi Gong smacked his lips but did not speak.
His achievements in this battle were average. Not to mention Wang Jian, the commander-in-chief of the entire army, he could not compare with the achievements of Xue Rengui, Er Dan and others.
But it is better to get some credit than Cheng Yaojin and the others stationed in Shazhou.
Under the leadership of Li Shimin, Wang Jian, Su Dingfang and other soldiers who conquered the west quickly walked to the palace.
People from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Household Affairs were responsible for settling the soldiers, as well as receiving the cattle, sheep, gold and silver property that arrived later.
The loot captured this time far exceeded that captured during the extermination of the Eastern Turks.
Fortunately, they all have experience, so they are very comfortable handling it.
Inside the Tai Chi Hall.
Wang De also raised a prepared edict of commendation and read it sharply.
"According to the order of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Xi Junmai, the general manager of Jishi Road Marching Army, was promoted from the captain of Youguoyi in Bingzhou to the rank of Zhonglang General of Zuowei and was granted the title of County Son of Mengxian County for his meritorious service in annihilating the enemy."
"By order of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Xu Hu, the commander-in-chief of the Chishui Road march, had made great achievements in annihilating the enemy. General Zuolang, the Marquis of Youwu, was promoted to the rank of General Youwuhou and was granted the title of County Prince of Guoxian County."
"The Tang Dynasty According to the emperor's order, Xue Rengui, the commander-in-chief of the Hedao Marching Army, was promoted to General Zuowuwei for his meritorious service in annihilating the enemy. If you are successful in annihilating the enemy, let the right military guard lead you.General Lang was promoted to General Youwuwei and granted the title of County Bo of Yingyang County. "
The faces of Xi Junmai, Xu Hu, Xue Rengui and Erdan were full of joy. They all stood up and bowed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Ron! ”