12dz Chapter 483: Conferred the title of General!
Chapter 483: Conferred the title of General!
The death of the Tenth Prince and Xiao Tianming did not make the emperor look sad, nor did he even ask his ministers to leave.
Even though the blood of the tenth prince Chu Han was still on the scene, the emperor still had to complete what he had decided to do.
Last night, Chu Ning was the only one who came with his men to rescue the emperor. If we don’t reward Chu Ning, how can we justify Chu Ning for risking his life to rescue the emperor last night?
At the same time, the emperor also wanted to warn everyone through this reward: only those who obey him can rise to the top!
"My dear ministers, what reward do you think I should give to Chu Ning?"
The emperor glanced at everyone, without any emotion in his eyes, as if the person who had just died was not his son.
Although the death of the tenth prince did touch the emperor for a moment at first, it was only for a moment.
After coming to his senses, he returned to his former imperial demeanor.
But regarding the reward for Chu Ning, all the civil and military officials in the court remained silent.
On the one hand, they didn't know what kind of reward to give Chu Ning.
On the other hand, they also didn't want Chu Ning to receive too much reward.
Chu Ning took in everyone's looks. He remained calm on the surface, but was secretly laughing in his heart.
He knew exactly what these people's mentality was.
It's that kind of mentality of being both responsible and independent.
What a pity! If any one of these people had come to rescue him last night, he would not have received such a big reward today.
But he was the only one who rescued the emperor last night, and he succeeded. He even found the mastermind behind the scenes, Yan Wuji, the sixth prince of Dayan!
Such a contribution cannot be erased by a few words from these people.
These people were all smart people. They knew they couldn't stop it, so they simply kept silent.
Respond with silence!
The emperor was not surprised by this and sneered, "Why are you silent? Are you all mute? You didn't come to rescue me last night, so now you still don't want to reward Chu Ning who rescued me?"
Everyone fell silent again, but this time, everyone's eyes were on Prime Minister Yang Wende.
The prime minister is the head of all officials, so naturally he has to make the final decision on matters of honoring and rewarding.
Yang Wende, who was being stared at, sighed, took the initiative to step forward, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu has made great contributions in saving the emperor, and he should be rewarded.
However, Your Highness the King of Chu was a little hasty in his treatment of the Sixth Prince of Dayan. I suggest that you give the King of Chu some silver as military pay for the frontline troops."
The meaning is very clear, Chu Ning cannot be given too much reward.
How can one be given a great reward if he has made merits and has faults?
As soon as this was said, many ministers echoed: "The Prime Minister is right."
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu did make a contribution in saving the emperor, but he also made mistakes and must be punished!"
"It's already good that the great merits and great faults do not offset each other. I hope Your Highness the King of Chu will not be greedy."
"Yes, Your Highness, Prince Chu, just quit while you are ahead!"
For a time, Chu Ning became the target of public criticism.
Whether it was the ministers, the princes, or the crown prince, none of them wanted Chu Ning to receive too great a reward.
When the emperor saw this, a strange look appeared on his face, but when he turned to look at Chu Ning, his expression returned to normal.
"Chu Ning, what do you think of the Prime Minister's words?"
Chu Ning stepped out of the line and said calmly, "How to reward is up to the emperor, I don't want to say more.
However, the Prime Minister just said that he hopes the national treasury can transfer money to the front line, which shows that the Prime Minister is also aware of the lack of military pay at the front line.
Since the Prime Minister is concerned about the front line, why don't you and the other gentlemen donate more?
A one-year salary deduction may be too little, how about a three-year salary deduction?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the ministers changed slightly.
Only then did they realize that they had been tricked by Chu Ning.
Why did Chu Ning just suggest that the emperor give them such a light punishment?
It turns out they were waiting here!
Think about it, Chu Ning asked the emperor to be lenient with them, but they wanted to suppress the reward for Chu Ning.
If this matter gets out, where will they put their faces?
How cunning!
At this moment, everyone realized that Chu Ning had made arrangements in advance!
What should we do now?
Chu Ning was forcing the emperor to increase their strength.
If they do not agree to a generous reward, Chu Ning will increase the punishment on them.
Even though this matter was decided by the emperor, the emperor is now eager to punish them.
It’s their fault for not going to rescue him last night!
For a moment, all the ministers were in a panic.
At this moment, the emperor nodded slightly, revealing a thoughtful look: "What you said does make some sense. The battle on the front line is so fierce, it is indeed necessary to encourage the soldiers!
Moreover, Yan Wuji died here, and I believe Yan State also intends to send troops to our dynasty. If you, my dear ministers, can raise some military funds in advance, our dynasty will not be too hasty in responding. "
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the ministers changed drastically.
The two of them sang the same tune, forcing them to increase the reward for Chu Ning.
The first prime minister who stood up to speak broke out in a cold sweat and immediately said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to go through so much trouble!
His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is a rare talent in our dynasty. If the Great Yan Dynasty attacks, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu can go to resist.
Your Majesty can appoint His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu as the Supreme General, commanding the entire army, with a rank equal to that of a great general, and commanding all three armies!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
You must know that although the State of Chu had the position of general, it had always been vacant.
The reason is very simple. This position was once held by the founding emperor of the State of Chu. In order to show respect for the founding monarch, the position of general has been vacant since the founding of the country.
All military power was commanded by the general, and the position of general became a legendary position.
Because everyone knew that the emperor would never give this position to anyone else.
But now, Prime Minister Yang Wende, who is the head of all officials, actually took the initiative to suggest that Chu Ning be appointed as the general!
How could this not shock them!
Only the emperor had a strange look on his face again. Instead of refusing, he laughed loudly:
"The Prime Minister's suggestion is very good. The position of general has been vacant for a long time. It's time to give it a home!"
Everyone's face changed drastically when they heard this, and the prince's face was full of disbelief.
Do we really have to confer the title of general on Chu Ning?
The prince quickly stood up to object: "Father, this is absolutely not allowed. The position of general is of great importance and should not be awarded lightly."
The emperor's eyes turned cold and he glanced at the prince: "If you had come to save me last night, I would have made you a general!"
The prince's mouth twitched and he dared not speak.
All in all, I was too careless last night. I should have sent someone to rescue me earlier.
The emperor saw that the prince was silent and the other princes also lowered their heads, so he withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and said loudly:
"The Prime Minister's suggestion is very good. Draft an imperial decree immediately. Chu Ning has made great contributions in saving the emperor and finding Yan Wuji, the mastermind behind the subversion of our dynasty, overnight. He has made great contributions to the country and is specially appointed as the general with the power to control the three armies!"
Chu Ning immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Father!"
The emperor stared at him with a serious face and said, "Don't thank me yet. As a general, you have the right to mobilize our troops, but you also have the obligation to protect our borders!
If Yan State sends troops, you must go to the front line in person!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the prince, who had been full of indignation just now, smiled.
It turns out that my father wanted Chu Ning to go to the front line to die.
The ultimate goal of giving such a huge reward is to have Chu Ning resist the State of Yan!
Without the Bingzhou troops, Chu Ning would surely die if he went to the front line!
While thinking, Chu Ning narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Father, I have something to say!"
The emperor's face darkened.
Does Chu Ning want to disobey the order?