boyutpedia Chapter 138 11 Rewards
Chapter 138 11 Rewards
The imperial palace stands tall and majestic, like a sleeping beast, overlooking the entire capital. The palace walls are high and covered with red glazed tiles, which sparkle brightly in the sun. The interior of the palace is beautiful with carved beams and painted buildings. The most eye-catching one is the magnificent Chongzheng Hall. This palace is magnificent and majestic, and has witnessed the rise and fall of countless dynasties.
Today, the atmosphere in the palace was unusually warm, with ministers dressed in gorgeous court robes, standing solemnly on both sides. The air was filled with a faint fragrance, which turned out to be the scent of ambergris, which, together with the occasional chirping of birds outside the palace, formed a unique court painting.
In this solemn and dignified atmosphere, the emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat high on the dragon throne.
The dragon throne was shining with gold and carved with exquisite patterns, and it seemed to be more solemn because of the emperor's majesty.
The emperor's face was kind and amiable, with a faint smile on his lips and a gleam of approval in his eyes.
His voice was loud and powerful, echoing throughout the entire hall: "Old Marquis, you have devoted your life to the Dongyang Kingdom. You have been stationed at the border for decades, regardless of wind or rain, to ensure the peace of our territory. It is truly a blessing for Dongyang and the people!" The emperor's words, every word resounding, echoed in the empty hall, attracting the attention of all the ministers in the hall.
When the old marquis heard the emperor's praise, he immediately knelt down to express his gratitude.
His steps were steady, showing no signs of being eroded by time. Although his figure was slightly hunched, his eyes were still bright, revealing his indomitable spirit and determination. His face was covered with wrinkles.
Each of them depicts the ups and downs he has experienced. However, his eyes are full of wisdom and courage, which makes people can't help but be moved.
He clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. I am only doing my best. The bandits from Xiliang have invaded on a large scale, and Dongyang is in danger. I have fought side by side with the King of War. This is the responsibility and obligation of a minister." The old marquis's words were both humble and firm.
When the emperor heard this, he waved his sleeves vigorously and said loudly: "Such a loyal and brave minister should be rewarded generously! Today I will enthrone you as the General of National Defense, grant you the gold seal and purple ribbon, and allow you to inherit the title. In addition, the Marquis of Loyalty will be promoted to the Duke of National Defense to show my recognition of your family's loyalty and dedication to serving the country for generations." Before he finished speaking, a burst of warm congratulations came from the hall.
Then, the emperor began to read out the awards for several other young generals of the Yun family: "Yun Yanhao, who is brave and fearless and has made outstanding military achievements, is hereby awarded the title of third-rank General Anyuan; Yun Yanshu, who is resourceful, brave and decisive, is also awarded the title of third-rank General Anyi; Yun Shenqi and Yun Yangshuo, who are young but talented, are respectively awarded the titles of fourth-rank General Zhenwei and General Zhenwu. I hope you can continue to be loyal to the country, protect the border areas, and live up to my expectations!"
The four generals of the Yun family were all in high spirits, dignified, and with happy expressions on their faces. They knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times and nine times, expressing their gratitude in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. We will do our best and will go through fire and water for the Dongyang Kingdom even if we die!" Their oaths were as firm as steel and echoed in the Chongzheng Hall.
The emperor raised his hand slightly and said in a loud voice, "Today I have set up a banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Firstly, it is to celebrate the stability of the border. Secondly, it is to welcome the old Duke and the soldiers back in triumph. Thirdly, it is also to welcome the Crown Prince of Xiliang and the envoys."
"Yes."
Then, Xiao Xizi's high-pitched and sharp voice rang out: "Withdraw from the court!"
"Farewell to the Emperor." All the officials shouted in unison.
After the Emperor left, the ministers in the court flocked to the old Duke, some sincerely, some just pretending, all expressing their congratulations to him.
The old Duke, a veteran who had experienced many battles and made outstanding contributions, always kept a faint smile on his face. He responded to the greetings of the ministers one by one, and his words were both humble and proud.
After exchanging pleasantries, the old man and several Yun family men left the palace.
At this time, the plaque of the Marquis of Loyalty's Mansion had been taken down and replaced with a new one. The five large characters "Marquis of Protectorate's Mansion" were vigorous and powerful.
When they returned to the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion, they were greeted by warmth and liveliness.