Chapter 80: The Royal Army Returns in Triumph, Attracting the Attention of All

In the fourth year of Jiayou, spring came in March.

Li Yuanhao officially issued an order to order Yeli Yuqi to withdraw his troops.

At the same time, he sent envoys to Da Zhou to discuss the issue of disbanding the army.

In the Xixia Palace.

Li Hao, Mo Zang Epang and other ministers were standing in front of Li Yuanhao, discussing how to deal with Yeli Yuqi.

"Your Majesty, Yeli Yuqi deliberately missed the opportunity to fight, causing our army to withdraw. According to the law, he should be executed!"

"Your Majesty, most of our Daxia generals follow the lead of Yeli. Now that Yeli Wangrong is dead, if Yeli Yuqi is executed, it may cause shock."

"For now, we should focus on appeasement!"

"Appease? Everyone knows Yeli's heart. How to appease? Execute him!"

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Li Yuanhao listened to these ministers quarreling and had no idea in his mind.

Yeli Yuqi is not the civil officials in front of him.

If he is killed, something big might happen.

Helplessly, Li Yuanhao solemnly decided to let Yeli Yuqi guard Xiliang Prefecture and not return to Beijing without an imperial edict.

He planned to gradually weaken the influence and power of the Yeli clan in Daxia by the strategy of cannibalization.

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In late March of the fourth year of Jiayou.

Yeli Yuqi withdrew his troops.

The battle of Daizhou, which lasted for nearly two years, was declared over.

Inside the pass.

Zhang Fu prepared to return to the capital.

He said to Wei Yuan:

"The list of meritorious officials will be sent to Kyoto at full speed."

"Teacher, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

Wei Yuan bowed and said, "Please speak frankly, Master."

Zhang Fu nodded, "You have been conferred the title of Earl by His Majesty, and you have become famous at a young age, and you have also killed seven generals in battle."

"If His Majesty rewards you again, you may be a Marquis. Or like Di Gong in the past, you may be rewarded with a high position and generous salary."

"But, entering the central government too early is not necessarily a good thing."

Wei Yuan thought, "Do you want to tell students not to be too aggressive?"

Zhang Fu smiled and said, "Whether in the army or in the court, the art of war is actually applicable."

"You are a smart child. You decide this matter yourself. I can only say this much."

Wei Yuan took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Thank you for your teachings, Master!"

What Zhang Fu said was right. At Wei Yuan's age, it is not easy to be too aggressive.

After all, the tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

It's good to have an elder by your side to take care of you all the time.

In early April, Wei Yuan and other meritorious officials returned to the court with Zhang Fu.

Wei Yuan in the capital will have a brand new start here.

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At the same time.

Great Zhou, Bianjing, the Imperial Palace.

At the court meeting.

Zhao Zhen looked at the officials and laughed:

"Liao and Xia joined forces to attack our Great Zhou, but were rejected by our Great Zhou soldiers."

"This battle has clearly told the world that our Great Zhou is the best country in the world and the central country!"

"If any of the four barbarians dare to disobey, they will be killed!"

He was so happy about the withdrawal of the two countries.

So much so that he dared to say anything big.

In the final analysis, it was just a successful resistance to the invasion of the two countries.

But no matter what, for the Great Zhou, this matter is indeed worth celebrating.

All the civil and military officials bowed and said:

"May God bless the Great Zhou Dynasty, and may Your Majesty live forever!"

"May God bless the Great Zhou Dynasty."

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It was so hard to find an opportunity to flatter the emperor openly.

How could the officials miss it?

At this time, it was just a matter of who had the loudest voice.

Maybe the emperor would notice it.

After a while.

Zhao Zhen spoke again:

"The Duke of Ying has led the army back to the court. When they arrive in Bianjing, I will hold a seven-day banquet in the Chuigong Hall to celebrate with the people!"

"I will also give generous rewards to the meritorious officials who went on this expedition!"

At this moment, no matter what words were used to describe Zhao Zhen's excitement, they seemed a little pale.

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As soon as the court meeting ended.

The whole Bianjing knew the news of the end of the war.

Some scholars climbed high buildings to chant poems and compose fu to praise this battle;

Some merchants spent thousands of gold in the streets with great pride;

From high officials to peddlers, everyone was celebrating the battle of Daizhou.

It seemed that the New Year had come.

Every household hung up big red lanterns and celebrated the festival.

For a time, the city of Bianjing was full of prosperity.

Not long ago.

The Sheng family.

Sheng Hong and Qi Heng, the young master of the Duke of Qi, were chatting about calligraphy.

"According to the words of Zhang Hailing of the previous dynasty, it is really a natural talent. Look at his word 'Ping', the ink is elegant!"

"Wang Youjun's Ping An Tie, not only the word Ping is good, but the word An is also very wonderful. His word An is arched sideways and the thickness is appropriate, but Heng'er still can't match it."

As he spoke, Molan brought two maids to the two of them to serve tea.

Sheng Hong first motioned her to show Qi Heng the tea, then laughed and said, "You are still young, don't worry, wait a while and you will naturally have it."

Sheng Changfeng, who was sitting next to Qi Heng, laughed and said, "Who is this Wang Youjun? I dare not practice his calligraphy, practicing it will make me feel discouraged."

Sheng Hong said unhappily, "You are lazy!"

Today, Sheng Hong was on leave and did not go to court. He did not know much about the end of the Daizhou War.

It is worth mentioning.

Today, not only Qi Heng was at the Sheng family, but also Yu Yanran's grandmother, Mrs. Yu.

This old lady came to visit Mrs. Sheng specifically.

Back then, when Mrs. Sheng was not married, she had a wide network of contacts in Beijing.

Although she was the only daughter of the Marquis's mansion, she was no less popular than Zhang Guifen, the only daughter of the Duke of Ying.

Old Madam Yu and Old Madam Sheng were chatting behind the screen in the main hall.

Sheng Hong and Qi Heng were discussing calligraphy in front of the screen.

After serving tea, Molan came behind the screen, where the old lady was, and looked at Qi Heng in front of the screen furtively.

Rulan followed Wang Ruofu and listened to Old Madam Sheng and Old Madam Yu reminiscing about the past.

As for Minglan, she sat in a corridor with Yu Yanran, whispering and playing with each other.

Yu Yanran's sister had offended Minglan at the polo field. If Zhang Guifen had not appeared, Minglan and Yu Yanhong would have had a "frontal confrontation".

Later, at a gathering of noble women in Beijing, Yu Yanran met Minglan again.

The former apologized to Minglan for what happened at the polo field.

After a few visits, the two became familiar with each other.

Until today, they have become good friends who can talk about anything.

In the main hall.

From Qi Heng's place, he happened to see Minglan and Yu Yanran playing.

Qi Heng looked at Minglan's happy look and laughed unconsciously.

Ever since he knew that Minglan's uncle was Wei Yuan, but Minglan never bullied others and was even kind-hearted, Qi Heng had a good impression of Minglan.

In addition, two or three years had passed.

Minglan had grown taller and looked more and more handsome, so it was reasonable for others to have a good impression of her.

Suddenly.

At this time.

A servant hurried over,

"Master, Master!"

The voice was so loud that it attracted everyone inside and outside the main hall.

Old Madam Sheng, Old Madam Yu, Wang Ruofu, Sheng Hong, Qi Heng, including Minglan, all noticed it and couldn't help but become curious.

Sheng Hong looked at the servant and frowned deeply:

"Didn't you see that there are distinguished guests visiting today? Why are you so flustered?"

The servant realized that he had broken the rules and bowed deeply:

"My lord, the emperor has posted the imperial edict."

In order to keep abreast of the big and small actions and situations in the capital, Sheng Hong specifically instructed his servants to report as soon as possible if there were official bulletins or imperial edicts posted.

He paused.

Sheng Hong asked curiously: "Oh? I wonder what is written in the imperial edict?"

The servant said bluntly: "The battle of Daizhou was a great victory. Liao and Xia withdrew their troops. Duke of Ying, Zhang Fu, the right vanguard, Ningyuan Marquis, Gu Yankai, and the left vanguard, Zhongyong Bo, Weiyuan, will lead the royal division back to the court soon."

As soon as the voice fell.

After hearing this, Minglan stood up suddenly, and without saying anything, she hurriedly walked to the servant and said excitedly:

"Are you serious? Did you win? The royal division is going back to the court?"