"Your Majesty, my son has the right to report!"

Just when the civil and military officials did not take action, Prince Li Jiancheng suddenly stepped out of the line and said respectfully to Emperor Tang.

Emperor Tang asked, "What is the matter for the prince?"

"Father, good news came from the Western Regions. General Zhongwu of the Qin Prince's Mansion Li Ji led 80,000 Xuanjia Army to capture Kucha, allowing the Tang Dynasty to expand its territory to more than 300 miles west. If such achievements in expanding territory are not rewarded, wouldn't it disappoint the soldiers? Therefore, what my son wants to report to the morning court today is to ask for merit for Li Ji and all the generals of Xuanjia Army!" Li Jiancheng said truthfully.

Li Yuan was stunned, but he didn't expect that this would be the case.

The good news has been passed back for several days. Li Yuan has ordered the ministry to make a detailed summary to facilitate the reward of merits and deeds, but the reward has not been decided yet. This time, the Xuanjia Army's contribution is indeed quite good, and Li Yuan is also very happy, but there are principles for the reward of merits and deeds, and they must be rewarded but not heavy.

Because the Qin King is now in a great power, and continuing to reward heavily will make the Qin King's reputation grow higher and higher, and it will be difficult to control it at that time. Therefore, the praise can be varied, but the rewards given must be empty.

Li Yuan thought that Li Jiancheng was also the same purpose, so he asked with a smile: "The prince's words are reasonable. The Xuanjia Army has expanded the territory for the Tang Dynasty this time, so he must reward it. How does the prince think it is appropriate to reward it?"

"Father, the Xuanjia Army is invincible in battle and is the most powerful soldier in the Tang Dynasty. Now that he has made such great contributions, the reward will definitely lead to the hearts of the cold soldiers. Only by rewarding them can they commend their achievements, and it can also let other soldiers of the Tang Dynasty know that as long as they have made contributions, the Tang Dynasty will definitely not be stingy with rewards." Li Jiancheng said slowly: "So my son thinks that he can be granted a title of marquis to Li Ji!"

"All Xuanjia Army soldiers took the third level!"

"And the Xuanjia Army is so powerful that it should take the opportunity to expand! Therefore, my son suggested that the Xuanjia Army be allowed to expand its troops, and it is best to divide a part of its troops to guard Chang'an. With the Xuanjia Army to guard, Chang'an will definitely be as solid as a god!"

"In the end, the power of the Xuanjia Army is the contribution of the King of Qin, so it must be rewarded heavily. Now that the Minister of War has retired, my son suggested that the King of Qin take the post of Minister of War and serve as the General of the Sixteen Guards!"

"Please be sure of your kindness!"

Li Jiancheng finished speaking slowly, took out the memorial from his sleeve and presented it with both hands.

At this time, there was a silence in Hanyuan Hall.

The civil officials were stunned. They only knew that His Royal Highness had something to report, but they didn't expect that it would be! Aren't the prince and the King of Qin the same power? What's wrong today?

Soon, these cunning civil officials understood the prince’s intention. This was a weasel to wish the chicken a New Year!

This move is clever and this move is cruel.

On the other hand, most of the generals looked happy, and the power of the King of Qin became stronger, just in line with their wishes.

But Li Shimin cursed in his heart, knowing that this was Li Jiancheng's praise and that he wanted to put the Xuanjia Army on the fire and roast it!

Thinking of this, Li Shimin looked at Emperor Tang.

Emperor Tang showed an unexpected look on his face, but he did not expect that the prince would ask for credit for the King of Qin. But then, he frowned and immediately rejected Li Jiancheng's suggestion in his heart.

Now the Xuanjia Army has 100,000 troops. Once the Xuanjia Army is allowed to continue to expand its recruitment, the Qin King will inevitably recruit soldiers. If he really creates 200,000 or even 300,000 troops, he will no longer be able to suppress the Qin King. As for guarding Chang'an, it is even more impossible!

In addition, Li Ji cannot be granted the title of marquis. Although he has made a lot of contributions, he has not yet achieved the title of marquis in terms of merit. There are so many military generals in the Tang Dynasty, and many of them have greater qualifications and military achievements than Li Ji. How could those who have not yet been granted the title of marquis? Wait, the matter of Li Ji's title of marquis can be considered.

In the end, the King of Qin was appointed as the Minister of War and the General of the Sixteen Guards, which was absolutely not possible. The King of Qin now already had the title of Grand Marshal. If he was appointed as the General of the Sixteen Guards and the Minister of War, he would hold the real power, so it would be difficult to restrain him.

Bastard! Prince, this bastard! He deliberately provoked!

Just in the hall, it was quiet, but when the needle fell, Li Shimin stepped out and reported: "Father, I am ashamed of my son, and I am ashamed of my son, and the Xuanjia Army is ashamed of my son. Being able to seize the Kucha area is all due to the father's plan. Even if it was not for the Xuanjia Army to go on the battle, if it were other soldiers, they would still have such achievements. So I feel that I cannot give the Xuanjia Army too much reward to avoid their pride. As for the reward to my son, it is absolutely impossible, and I am ashamed of it!"

"The King of Qin is too modest, how can you bear it? You should be right! Your father's rewards and punishments are clearly distinguished. If you don't reward you, how can you explain to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty?" Li Jiancheng said with a smile, and then he looked at Li Yuan again and asked again: "Please be sure to reward the Xuanjia Army and the King of Qin!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I also feel that I must be rewarded!" Shangshu ordered Pei Ji to come out to report.

Immediately afterwards, officials from the prince's group made suggestions.

Next, it depends on the attitude of Emperor Tang Li Yuan.

Li Yuan was silent for a moment, with no expression on his face.

Suddenly, Emperor Tang Li Yuan smiled and said, "The prince is right and my dear friends. I have a clear distinction between rewards and punishments. If I don't reward, wouldn't it be a soldier who fought for the Tang Dynasty? Especially General Zhongwu Li Jie, who had such military achievements at a young age, should be rewarded more. The Han Dynasty had Huo Qubing's title of Champion Marquis at the age of 17, and my Tang Dynasty also had such generals! Therefore, I want to grant Li Jie the title of "British Marquis", and all the generals of the Xuanjia Army were promoted to the third level! As for the reward of the King of Qin, let me think about it carefully, and it will definitely not make the King of Qin feel sad. Prince, what do you think?"

Li Jiancheng smiled and said, "The father and emperor are kind and righteous, and the rewards and punishments are clear, and the sons admire him!"

Li Yuan nodded and asked again: "My dear friends, are there anything you want to report?"

All civil and military officials remained silent.

Then, retreated to the court.

Officials left the palace one after another, and Li Jiancheng also returned to the East Palace.

Wang Gui was already waiting in the Eastern Palace. When he saw Li Jiancheng coming back, Wang Gui asked, "Your Highness, what's the situation?"

Li Jiancheng told Emperor Tang’s reward and said, “You didn’t see the look of the King of Qin looking at me, haha, he didn’t expect that I would ask for me for him. Even His Majesty looked surprised.”

"Your Highness, this time it seems to be a slaughter, but the purpose behind the slaughter is to divide the power of the King of Qin. Now that Li Jie has been named the Marquis of England, he needs to leave the Qin Palace and go to other places to serve. At that time, Your Majesty will inevitably undermine him. Li Jie is Li Shimin's confidant, and undermining him is equivalent to breaking one of Li Shimin's arms. This is second, and you can use the same trick again and gradually differentiate." Wang Gui smiled.

It is a good idea to praise Li Shimin, but simply praise Li Shimin is not good. It will backfire and make him stronger. Then it will not praise him, but assist him.

At that time, Li Shimin would like to thank Li Jiancheng.

So behind this fight was to divide the Qin King's power.

Wang Gui continued: "Your Highness, Your Majesty has not yet reacted yet. Let Your Majesty be anxious and anxious first, let Your Majesty know that the power of the King of Qin is so great that it is too big and must be dealt with. Then, Your Majesty will find Your Majesty and offer a plan to divide the power of the King of Qin. After hearing this, Your Majesty will agree at that time!"

"A gentleman gave me some advice and it would be no problem to divide the Qin King. Li Jing is also quite strategic and must be trained well!" said Li Jiancheng.

Wang Gui smiled and said, "Your Highness, please rest assured. Li Jing is a man of both civil and military affairs, and is definitely no worse than the generals of the King of Qin. He is even above Li Ji. I have sent someone to Shengzhou to check his identity and ensure that it is correct and can be reused."

"You are responsible for this matter. You must reward what you should reward! Beauty and money must not be stingy! We must win him firmly. I believe that the King of Qin will also send someone to investigate Li Jing, or even win him over." Li Jiancheng ordered.

Wang Gui said solemnly: "Please rest assured by your highness!"

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Compared with Li Jiancheng's pleasure, Li Shimin's frown was not dissipated.

When he returned to the Qin Palace, his civil servants and military generals rushed over.

"Your Highness, the prince is asking for reward for you?" The question was Changsun Wuji. His sister was the Princess of Qin. It can be said that Changsun Wuji was the most trusted confidant of the King of Qin.

I saw him around thirty years old, with a handsome face and a very scholarly aura. But it would be a mistake to think that he was a scholar. He was meticulous and cunning, and was the number one strategist under the command of the King of Qin.

Li Shimin nodded and said, "This time the prince is sinister. He not only seeks rewards for me, but also seeks rewards for the Xuanjia Army, including Li Ji. Your Majesty has already named Li Ji the Marquis of England."

"What? Conferred a marquis?" Everyone present was stunned.

The twenty-eight-year-old Li Ji was awarded a title of marquis? It was beyond everyone's imagination.

"Haha, it's great. Li Ji has been granted a title of marquis, and he did a pretty job!" Cheng Yaojin suddenly burst into laughter with a look of pride.

Yuchi Gong also said, "I didn't expect that he would be the first to be the marquis. When he comes back, he will definitely hold a banquet for three days!"

"Your Highness, let me go next time I go to the battle!" Hou Junji raised his eyebrows and immediately volunteered.

Chai Shao immediately glared at the three of them and shouted, "Shut up! Is this a good thing?"

Cheng Yaojin scratched his head and asked, "It's not a good thing to be a marquis!"

Chai Shao glared at him and asked the three of them to sit honestly and stop talking nonsense.

"The prince's vicious move is not only a praising and killing, but also a differentiation!" Changsun Wuji sighed.

"Yes, after Li Ji was granted the title of marquis, he could not stay in the Qin Palace. Then he would be promoted and demoted openly and secretly, and his strength would be directly divided." Fang Xuanling said.

"And other generals also made hatred against the Qin Prince's Mansion! Two birds with one stone!" Du Ruhui sighed.

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Before, the prince was fighting with me openly and secretly, constantly suppressing me. Today, he will do the opposite and use the strategy of promiscuity. Who gave him the idea? Wuji, please send someone to check it carefully to see if the prince has recruited other talents."

"The subordinates understand." Changsun Wuji responded.

Li Shimin continued: "Li Jiancheng's conspiracy has just begun, so we have to guard against it, and the best defense is attack, so I also want Li Jiancheng to know that it is powerful. Wuji, you should know what I am talking about."

"I know! Please don't worry, your highness, I will inform you and follow the plan immediately. Please don't worry, wait for the good news." Changsun Wuji laughed.
Chapter completed!