kvmb Chapter 432 A Giant Dragon Coils Around, Bringing Great Fortune to the Nation
Chapter 432 A Giant Dragon Coils Around, Bringing Great Fortune to the Nation
The new emperor was listening to various suggestions from his officials when a close attendant approached him and said, "Your Majesty, the Director of the Imperial Observatory has an urgent matter to report."
"cough!"
The emperor coughed lightly, and the officials below immediately fell silent.
Once the court officials had quieted down, the eunuch announced loudly, "Summon the Director of the Imperial Observatory!"
A moment later, an official dressed in a python robe with a white pheasant insignia entered the main hall.
After entering the main hall, the man was excited. “Your Majesty, we observed the celestial phenomena last night. Just after midnight, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the northern night sky. This morning at dawn, a giant dragon appeared above the capital and lingered for half an incense stick’s time before disappearing into the eastern mountains.”
"Oh?"
The new emperor asked urgently, "Which mountain range is to the east?"
"Miaoyuan Mountain Range".
The Imperial Observatory Director said, "Medicine King Valley is located in that mountain range."
Miaoyuan Mountains!
Isn't this the first sacred mountain of Zhongzhao Kingdom?
What does the appearance of a giant dragon soaring through the clouds signify? Isn't it obvious?
With the passing of the previous emperor and the ascension of the new emperor, a giant dragon suddenly appeared amidst the changing of the guard, signifying that the true dragon emperor of Zhongzhao Kingdom is none other than the current emperor!
"Your Majesty, this is an auspicious omen, a very auspicious omen! Long live the Emperor!" shouted the Director of the Imperial Observatory.
This was no small matter. As soon as the censor finished speaking, all the civil and military officials below knelt down and followed suit, shouting loudly.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
The loud and clear voices of the officials in the main hall carried far and wide.
So, after the morning court session ended today, several pieces of good news spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.
The first piece of good news is that a giant dragon appeared in the sky above Zhongzhao Kingdom at 5:00 AM today. This is an auspicious sign, indicating that the dragon will protect Zhongzhao Kingdom, bringing peace and prosperity to the nation and celebration to all!
The second piece of good news was that two days later, the soldiers returned in triumph, and the new emperor rewarded the entire army.
The third piece of good news is that several cities have been added to the northern border, and the court is encouraging officials to volunteer for important positions.
The fourth one...
In short, it was all good news, and the people of Beijing were all cheering and happy.
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The outskirts of Beijing, the temporary camp of the Northern Army.
"General Wen, I'll see you off here."
A eunuch dressed in blue said to Wen Qilin, "Don't forget, lead the troops into the city in two days."
"Thank you for your guidance, Eunuch Chen."
After saying this, the eunuch turned and got into the carriage.
Once the carriage was completely out of sight, the soldiers of the Mobei military camp surrounded Wen Qilin, asking him a series of questions.
"General, you're back!"
"General, is what that eunuch said true?"
"General, can we really enter the capital in two days?"
"General, what official position do you think we should be given?"
As soon as he said that, everyone burst into laughter.
The purpose of this trip to the capital is to bestow titles and rewards. Why else would I come? That's the goal. There's nothing to be ashamed of asking or saying.
Therefore, these brave men from Sihe Mountain shouted without any restraint.
"I think as long as I have the money, I can buy a house in the northern desert."
"Yes, yes, I don't ask for much. All I need is a house in the northern desert that can accommodate our family of eight."
"Hehe, my requirements are a bit high. After having a house, it would be best to also have a shop."
"Hey, here's a shop for you. What do you want to do with it? Buy ore?"
"You know what, that's exactly what I was thinking, hahaha."
"I don't want the house or the shop, General, I still want to follow you, is that alright?" someone shouted.
"General, will you return to the northern deserts? Or will you stay in the capital?" someone asked.
The strange voice rang out, and the group fell silent instantly, all turning to look at Wen Qilin.
Whether to return to the northern desert or not, whether to stay in the capital or not, it all depends on the Emperor's decree.
Wen Qilin looked at everyone and said with a smile, "Two days from now, everyone will come into the city with me."
"As for the houses and shops that everyone wants, they will all be provided. His Majesty's word is law; he has said that rewards will be given to all the soldiers!"
"Long live my emperor!"
......
Two days later.
As dawn broke, the sound of horses' hooves echoed in the outskirts of the capital, sounding like the beating of war drums.
Wen Qilin, clad in iron armor and draped in a battle robe, stood at the forefront of the formation, riding a black horse.
"set off!"
At his command, nearly a thousand soldiers behind him were fully armed and ready to go, with three banners fluttering in the wind.
One side is the national flag of China.
One side is the military flag of the Northern Desert Army.
The last one is a mountain flag depicting an image of Sihe Mountain.
When the procession reached the city gate, the people lined the streets to welcome them, and the military band played triumphant music.
Wen Qilin had experienced similar situations before, so he was relatively calm at this moment.
However, many of the soldiers behind him were experiencing such a scene for the first time. To avoid causing trouble, Wen Qilin once again shouted the slogan of Sihe Mountain at the city gate.
"Soldiers of Sihe Mountain, remember our ironclad rules..."
Then, led by the general, the team entered the city while silently reciting the ironclad rules.
After the soldiers entered the city, the people cheered and threw colorful paper and flower petals along the way. Some bold women even threw down sachets and other items from the restaurants along the way.
In a private room of a restaurant on the route the soldiers would inevitably take, Ren Zu'an and his family were watching.
Ren Jinning leaned against the window and shouted to Wen Qilin, who was at the front of the large group passing by the restaurant below, "Uncle is awesome! Uncle is awesome!"
The little boy's voice resonated with everyone, and so the people joined in the chanting.
"The Northern Desert Army is mighty! The Northern Desert Army is mighty..."
"General Wen is mighty! General Wen is mighty..."
After passing through the city gates and walking along the streets, the procession continued until it reached the Meridian Gate of the Imperial Palace before stopping.
The Minister of Rites greeted the procession and read out the imperial edict: "General Wen Qilin of the Northern Desert has rendered meritorious service in pacifying the border troubles, which greatly pleases me. Therefore, I hereby summon him to court for an audience."
"Deputy Generals of the Northern Frontier: Wen Qiyuan, Wang Datie, Zuo Dayong, He Xiaobing..."
Wen Qilin received the imperial edict and, accompanied by several deputy generals and led by officials from the Ministry of Rites, entered the Golden Palace.
The remaining soldiers followed the instructions of the Ministry of Rites officials and lined up outside the Meridian Gate to wait.
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In the Jinluan Palace.
After Wen Qilin finished his kowtow and was allowed to rise, he lowered his eyes and looked at the ground, waiting for the emperor's instructions.
In front of all the civil and military officials, the emperor directly announced the results of the retrial of the Wen family case, and the Wen family was finally exonerated.
Wen Qilin and Wen Qiyuan's calm expressions finally changed slightly.
There was no shortage of astute people among the court officials, so they all congratulated Wen Qilin and Wen Qiyuan on being exonerated and their grievances redressed.
After the court officials finished offering their congratulations, the next step was to reward the generals who had rendered meritorious service.
The Emperor bypassed the Wen family and first bestowed titles and rewards upon several deputy generals.
Of course, the rewards included not only gold and silver, but also land, houses, and official positions.
As for the houses and shops that the soldiers longed for, their acquisition and rewards were predetermined.
For talented generals or deputy generals, it was natural to be given a python robe and promoted to higher ranks.
The appointment of officials by the Minister of Personnel was originally determined through assessments by various parties, and the appointment was further enhanced by the Emperor's imperial decree in the court.
Therefore, after the court officials congratulated the deputy generals, the emperor announced another reward.