Chapter 1354

Gao Yang's eyes were extremely sharp; he even saw some very good-looking young ladies and plump married women in the crowd.

Unfortunately, with Shangguan Wan'er by his side, he couldn't go up to chat.

Behind him.

A resentful gaze almost turned into substance.

Wang Xiao's face was almost green; he stared fixedly at Gao Yang's figure.

Especially hearing things like "hard-clashing with the Xiongnu Prince," "beating up the Xiongnu," "head-on confrontation," and "fearless declaration of war."

He felt a bitterness in his heart.

He was the one who risked his life, and he was the one who suffered.

But now, the one enjoying all this was this fellow Gao Yang!

The world is unfair!

As for him, Wang Xiao, he feared that only Her Majesty knew the truth; if this matter wasn't issued in an imperial decree, even if he told the truth, the commoners probably wouldn't believe it, let alone it spreading throughout the world.

He had been tricked; he had been fooled by this guy Gao Yang.

Wang Xiao shouted that he had been tricked.

Soon.

The army dispersed, and Gao Tianlong, Gao Yang, and others entered the Jin Luan Hall.

Wu Zhao sat on the dragon throne, her face noble, and the civil and military officials were lined up on both sides.

This was also the main event after the army's triumphant return: rewarding merit!

Especially Wang Xiao and Gao Yang's personal guards, all of whom had been looking forward to this for a long time.

"Where are the Chanyu's grandfather, uncle, and the Great Eshi?"

Wu Zhao asked.

Hearing this, Gao Tianlong stood out and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, these people are already outside the hall; please dispose of them, Your Majesty!"

"Proclaim them!"

Wu Zhao said, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Soon.

The Chanyu's grandfather, uncle, and the Xiongnu Great Eshi, along with a group of Xiongnu high officials, all walked up.

When they were brought to Da Qian's Jin Luan Hall and were subjected to the mocking gazes of Da Qian's civil and military officials, these Xiongnu nobles all looked uneasy and awkward.

"We... we pay our respects to Your Majesty."

Although extremely humiliated, there was no other way; when under the eaves, one must bow one's head, so they could only kneel and bow respectfully to Wu Zhao.

Wu Zhao smiled, her heart full of satisfaction.

"A hundred years ago, our Da Qian's Taizu Emperor was nearly captured alive by the Xiongnu; this matter has always been regarded by me as a great humiliation. I never expected that the Xiongnu Great Chanyu's grandfather would be captured alive by our army!"

"It is truly Heaven's will!"

Wu Zhao spoke, her eyes looking at this group of Xiongnu people filled with killing intent and hatred.

Especially for an emperor, this hatred was an even greater humiliation!

Gao Yang felt a heat in his heart.

The more Wu Zhao hated the Xiongnu and the more satisfied she felt, the more rewards he would undoubtedly get.

Today... I wonder what I can get!

"Take them away, guard them well, do not let them die!"

Wu Zhao's voice was cold as she gave the order.

Soon.

Li Long led the Imperial Guards and took these Xiongnu nobles away.

Then, Wu Zhao said, "Our Da Qian will never let go of any enemy, but we will never treat any meritorious official unfairly!"

"As the saying goes, merit must be rewarded, and faults must be punished. Today, I will reward merit!"

Following Wu Zhao's words, the officials were all energized, and their gazes were all focused on Gao Yang.

They knew clearly in their hearts that this was the main event of the day, and the one who had achieved the greatest merit was Gao Yang!

"Wan'er, proclaim the decree!"

Following Wu Zhao's voice, Shangguan Wan'er took out the imperial decree that had been written long ago and began to read.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Xiongnu are rampant, repeatedly invading our Da Qian borders, kidnapping our commoners, and bullying our people. I am truly pained, so I sent a large army to conquer them. Now that the army has returned in triumph, as the saying goes, merit must be rewarded and faults punished, so I will reward merit!"

"Where is Pu Duo?"

Pu Duo was waiting outside the Jin Luan Hall. When he heard the voice, he immediately strode forward.

"General Pu Duo pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!"

He knelt on the ground, his heart nervous and excited.

Shangguan Wan'er continued to read, "Although Pu Duo is a Xiongnu, he defected to our Da Qian, protected our country, and fought bravely against the enemy. His heart is clear and can be witnessed by the sun and moon."

"In this battle, Pu Duo achieved merit by leading the way, killing thirteen enemies and one Danghu, and is hereby appointed as a Tunqi Captain!"

Upon hearing this, Pu Duo suddenly looked up, his face full of excitement.

"This general thanks Your Majesty for your holy grace!"

In just one battle, he had become a Da Qian Captain; this speed of promotion was terrifying.

The officials were also secretly surprised, especially some civil officials, who were full of envy.

This is the domineering nature of military merit; as long as you achieve great merit, you can soar ninety thousand miles and completely change your destiny.

"Where are Zhao Bushi and Li Erji?"

Shangguan Wan'er continued to speak, her voice ringing out.

"Where is Wang Xiao?"

Following the roll call, one name after another was read out by Shangguan Wan'er.

Wu Zhao was extremely generous and did not skimp on rewarding those who had achieved merit.

Wang Xiao also received a huge promotion and got many rewards, which gave his injured heart some comfort.

But immediately, his gaze turned to Gao Yang, and many gazes also gathered on Gao Yang.

At this moment.

Shangguan Wan'er also read, "Where is the Minister of Revenue, Piaoyao Captain Gao Yang?"

"This subject is here!"

Shangguan Wan'er looked down and was about to speak, but when she saw the content, her gaze changed drastically, her eyes filled with endless astonishment... ===== CHAPTER 1356 =====