Chapter 102: Granted the title of Champion Earl, the whole army is shaken!

"However, before that, you still need to return to Huizhoucheng first to bring a message for me."

"Tell those two that I am safe in the army, and when the war is settled, I will go to see them immediately; you settle them well for me," Zhu Ying said.

Hearing this!

Xiao Han bowed immediately: "This subordinate obeys."

"Thank you for your trouble," Zhu Ying smiled slightly.

Just as Xiao Han was about to retreat.

"Report."

"General."

"A detachment of the Imperial Guard has arrived from Ying Tian."

"It seems they are conveying the imperial court's decree."

Another personal guard ran quickly into the general mansion and said excitedly.

"Have they passed by the Grand General's location?" Zhu Ying asked.

"Reporting to the General."

"The Grand General has also come."

"He is currently outside the general mansion."

The personal guard replied immediately.

"Let's go."

Hearing that Feng Sheng had also come, Zhu Ying dared not hesitate and immediately walked quickly toward the outside of the hall.

The generals also followed one after another.

Xiao Han on the side carried strong restraint, but also followed quickly.

Outside the general mansion.

Feng Sheng, under the protection of a group of personal guards, stood at the head.

Beside him were over a hundred black-armored Imperial Guards in red cloaks.

From their attire, one could see the distinction in levels.

The Great Ming Imperial Guard, the most elite army of the Great Ming Empire.

"This subordinate pays respects to the Grand General."

Zhu Ying immediately bowed to Feng Sheng.

"Pay respects to the Grand General."

The many generals and soldiers behind Zhu Ying also bowed one after another.

Seeing Zhu Ying, Feng Sheng's eyes also carried a look of gratification.

As an old founding general of the Great Ming, being able to watch the Great Ming emerge with new sharp generals, he was also very approving.

"No need for formalities."

Feng Sheng smiled slightly.

"Thank you, Grand General," Zhu Ying thanked him immediately.

And seeing the Imperial Guards beside Feng Sheng, he then said: "Grand General, I wonder what important matter there is? That even the Imperial Guard has come?"

In his heart.

Zhu Ying actually had some guesses: "It seems the formula for the hemostatic powder has taken effect; although I didn't go to ask for a reward, not asking is the greatest asking, and with Old Zhu's boldness, he shouldn't not give it."

"Calculating the time."

"Now that this Imperial Guard has come, it should be to confer a reward upon me."

"I wonder what kind of reward there will be this time; this is not military merit, so there shouldn't be a promotion in official rank, at most it would be a promotion in title," Zhu Ying thought secretly in his heart.

"General Zhu."

"The Crown Prince's envoy from Ying Tian naturally brings good news."

"However, as for the specifics, I do not know either."

Feng Sheng smiled, then turned his head to look at the Imperial Guard Battalion Commander beside him.

"This is General Zhu Ying," Feng Sheng said.

"Thank you for your trouble, Grand General."

The Imperial Guard Battalion Commander who was to convey the decree thanked him.

Then he walked forward with large strides.

He opened the imperial decree held in his hand.

"By the order of the Crown Prince, it is decreed!"

"Daning border army Regional Military Commissioner and County Earl Zhu Ying, thinking of the country's suffering, considering the safety of his fellow soldiers, disregarding personal gain, presented a divine medicine for saving lives; verified by the Taiyi Academy, the divine medicine will save the lives of countless Great Ming soldiers, and this merit is so great that it should be rewarded for the future, and countless Great Ming soldiers will live because of it."

"This merit!"

"Zhu Qing presented it for the Great Ming, not seeking gain."

"However."

"The Great Ming must not treat any meritorious minister poorly."

"Now."

"I promote County Earl Zhu Ying to 【Hereditary Earl】, enjoying an annual salary of three hundred shi, and the title is hereditary for descendants."

"Additionally granted 【five thousand gold】, granted a 【General Mansion】 in Daning Prefecture city, granted twenty maidservants, and granted twenty servants."

"Although Zhu Qing is young, his ability to command troops has the appearance of a champion, with a loyal heart and righteous courage!"

"Now."

"Granted the title 【Champion】, honored as 【Champion Earl】."

"Use this title to display Zhu Qing's merit! Use this as encouragement!"

"Hoping that in the future Zhu Qing will again build merit for the country and establish a career for the country."

"Respect this."

The Imperial Guard Battalion Commander's voice was thick, attracting the gazes of many soldiers around, and after the voice spread.

Countless soldiers' gazes were cast toward Zhu Ying.

Even Feng Sheng, as a Duke, was no exception at this moment.

Looking at Zhu Ying, his gaze was full of surprise, and even more full of surprise at this imperial decree.

"The Emperor and the Crown Prince's grace is too profound."

"To actually grant the title of Champion."

"Champion Earl, the future Champion Marquis."

"This is truly to mold Zhu Ying into a benchmark general in the army."

"With the name of Champion, for our Huaxia Han people, for any warrior, who can refuse this title?"

"Once the name of Champion is out, it will establish Zhu Ying's future position in the army. No one can stop it."

Feng Sheng thought secretly in his heart.

Having been in the imperial court for so many years, Feng Sheng knew deeply what the two words "Champion" represented.

"Champion Earl."

"Using Champion as the title."

"It is actually this title."

Zhu Ying himself was also somewhat stunned.

He never expected.

That the title of Champion would actually fall upon himself.

Earl!

This is different from County Earl and County Baron; this is a title that can be granted, and it is also the watershed of titles, true nobility.

Possessing the right not to kneel when seeing the Emperor.

Facing superiors, there is also no need to kneel.

Unless it is a great sacrifice or a great court assembly.

"As the highest honor for our Huaxia warriors, the name of Champion."

At this moment.

Zhu Ying's face carried shock, and his heart also carried unspeakable excitement.

With such a title falling upon himself, it would be strange if Zhu Ying were not excited.

As a Huaxia Han person, no one can refuse this honor.

This is a supreme honor that can leave a name in history, this is the honor of becoming a benchmark in the army, this is the glory of the Han family.

The significance of this title is too great.

"Champion Earl, receive the decree."

The Imperial Guard Battalion Commander also said to Zhu Ying with a look of admiration.

Hearing the sound!

Zhu Ying came back to his senses.

He walked forward with a serious expression, held the imperial decree with both hands, and received it into his hands.

"Subject Zhu Ying, thanks the Emperor for his great grace, thanks the Crown Prince for his great grace."

"Subject, will never let the Emperor and the Crown Prince down."

Zhu Ying said with a serious face.

"Champion Earl."

"The mansion and servants granted by His Highness have already been arranged by Daning Prefecture."

"After Liaodong is settled, Champion Earl can return to Daning to reside," the Imperial Guard Battalion Commander said.

"Thank you for your trouble."

Zhu Ying thanked him.

"Grand General."

"Champion Earl."

"The imperial decree has been conveyed."

"This subordinate will return to Ying Tian to report on duty first."

The Imperial Guard Battalion Commander clasped his fists and said.

Then he turned and mounted his horse.

One hundred Imperial Guard cavalrymen quickly mounted their horses and left this place, acting with lightning speed.

"Champion Earl."

"Have you felt the vastness of imperial grace?"

Feng Sheng walked forward, his face serious.

"Grand General."

"This subordinate has felt it."

"This title is too heavy."

"So heavy that this subordinate seems somewhat unable to bear it," Zhu Ying said slowly.

"Since you have received this title, you should naturally encourage yourself."

"This honor is too high, and your pressure in the future will not be small."

"Work hard."

Feng Sheng also said with great emotion.

He naturally saw it.

Although the honor would push Zhu Ying's prestige to a very high level in the future, it also came with a price; this honor represented the Champion, represented the benchmark of the entire Great Ming army.

Simply put.

From now on, Zhu Ying cannot be defeated!

"Please rest assured, Grand General."

"This subordinate will swear to protect this honor," Zhu Ying replied seriously.

"Alright."

"With the ability you have shown now, you are indeed worthy of it."

"However, you need to be more cautious in the future."

"Breaking through three cities in ten days this time, you are very good."

"I will not disturb your military campaign."

"I will return to the main camp first."

Feng Sheng smiled and did not delay here any longer.

He turned around, mounted his horse, and left this place under the protection of his personal guards.

Obviously.

He had come along with the Imperial Guard's decree.

Since the imperial court granted such an honor to Zhu Ying, he, the Grand General, naturally had to come along.

After Feng Sheng left.

Chen Heng, Zhang Wu.

And many personal guards, Daning border army soldiers, all looked at Zhu Ying with fervor and awe.

Almost all of them felt happy for Zhu Ying, but they were also filled with shock.

Their general had actually been granted an Earl title, and was even titled Champion Earl.

As long as they were soldiers who had enlisted, who could not know the name of Champion?

As long as they were soldiers who had entered the army, who could not know the significance of the two words 【Champion】 to Huaxia soldiers!

"Congratulations, General."

Chen Heng was the first to come back to his senses, bowed to Zhu Ying, and shouted loudly.

"Congratulations, General."

Zhang Wu and Liu Lei also came back to their senses immediately and congratulated him.

Following that.

The surrounding personal guards and border army soldiers were extremely excited.

"Congratulations, General."

"Congratulations, General..."

"Champion Earl."

"Champion Earl."

"Our General is Champion Earl..."

Bursts of high shouts resounded throughout the city, which was covered in corpses and blood.

The name of Champion Earl resounded through the clouds, resounded through the entire void.

For every soldier of the Daning border army, they were filled with respect and admiration for Zhu Ying.

For soldiers of other armies, perhaps they did not have such a direct feeling, but for the Daning border army soldiers, Zhu Ying was the hero of the Daning border army.

He had fought out the prestige of the Daning border army.

With the strength of one person, he made the Daning border army famous throughout the world and left a name in Ying Tian.

Zhu Ying led them in charges, always being the first in every great battle; no one could question him, and every soldier was convinced.

Because Zhu Ying's military merit was all earned through real life-and-death fighting.

"The General has actually become Champion Earl, with Champion as his title."

"That's right, this path I chose was truly correct."

"If I hadn't chosen to become a personal guard back then, perhaps I would still be a company commander now."

"But now, I am the personal guard commander of an Earl, and my future is limitless."

Liu Lei's entire face revealed excitement.

When it comes to betting on someone.

Who could compare to him?

Back when Zhu Ying did not have a very high official rank, Liu Lei directly gave up his company commander position and turned to become a personal guard under Zhu Ying.

At that time, Zhu Ying was only an acting garrison commander.

And now?

His status was far from what it could be compared to back then.

Official rank reached Regional Military Commissioner.

Title promoted to Earl.

And it was the highest honor title for a military general.

This kind of opportunity is not something everyone can grasp, but Liu Lei grasped it firmly; as long as he follows Zhu Ying closely, his future will be limitless.

"By the way."

"I really chose correctly."

"Fortunately, I was lucky; it was me on duty at the city gate that day, otherwise I wouldn't have had the opportunity to see General Zhu."

"No, I must return quickly to tell those two the good news about General Zhu."

"They always felt that I had recognized the wrong person; this time, having received confirmation from General Zhu, they can also be at ease," Xiao Han thought, also very excited.

He never thought that he, a city-guarding soldier, could encounter such a great scene today.

He saw the Grand General and witnessed with his own eyes the moment General Zhu, known as the God of War of the Daning border army, was granted the Earl title.

……

Liaodong!

Lan Yu's main camp.

"How is Zhu Ying's army advancing now?"

Lan Yu looked at Chang Mao in the tent and asked.

"Although I don't think much of this kid, his ability to command troops and attack is indeed powerful; their troop numbers are less than half of ours, but their offensive is faster than ours; in just ten days, they have already broken through three cities," Chang Mao said with an ugly expression.

"Our army has nearly one hundred thousand troops, and yet we can't compare to their offensive of less than fifty thousand?"

Lan Yu frowned, very displeased.

"This Zhu Ying attacks cities using cavalry, and infantry occupies them."

"Every time, he personally leads the troops to attack the city, so the speed of breaking the city is extremely fast."

"And the Tatar army also has obstacles to their advance, but ultimately they cannot be stopped."

"It's just that I don't know how he breaks the cities."

"Cavalry city-breaking tactics, never seen before," Chang Mao said in a deep voice.

"Tieling is the strategic hub of Liaodong; the Northern Yuan's grain and baggage supplies in Liaodong are all allocated in Tieling. Once Tieling is captured, it will be a great achievement."

"Liaodong can be settled in a few months at the fastest."

"This merit."

"Absolutely cannot let Zhu Ying take it again," Lan Yu said with a serious face.

"I will urge all soldiers to attack with all their might," Chang Mao nodded immediately.

Just at this moment!

"Report."

"Just received a report from Zhu Ying's unit."

A personal guard walked in quickly, his expression serious.

"What is it?"

Lan Yu asked immediately.

"The imperial court has sent a decree to reward Zhu Ying, and... and..."

This personal guard hesitated, obviously this matter was too big, and his general had no good feelings for Zhu Ying.

Once said out loud, it might be thunderous rage.

"And what?" Lan Yu asked immediately.

"The Emperor has promoted Zhu Ying to an Earl title, and granted the title 【Champion】," the personal guard replied immediately.

"What?"

Lan Yu and Chang Mao widened their eyes at the same time, with expressions of disbelief and anger.

"Champion Earl?"

"How is he worthy of the title of Champion?"

"A mere child, how is he worthy of the name Champion?"

"The Emperor is truly muddled; how can the name Champion be granted casually?"

"This is the highest honor for our Huaxia warriors; how can this title be granted?"

"Is he, Zhu Ying, worthy?"

Lan Yu said with an angry face.

Chang Mao on the side also had a very ugly complexion.

His father was a founding warrior, and there were many founding generals; their titles were all different, but no one had ever received the name of Champion!

For them.

To receive such a title at this moment was simply infuriating, and even more filled with unwillingness and anger.

Why?

They even wanted to rush back to Ying Tian to ask the Emperor why he granted Zhu Ying such a title?

"The Emperor is truly muddled."

"The Crown Prince didn't stop him either."

"Champion!"

"Such a great title, is he, Zhu Ying, worthy of it?"

"No."

"I must submit a memorial to the Emperor; absolutely cannot grant this Zhu Ying such a title."

"He is not worthy."

"Not only must we submit a memorial, but all of us in Huaixi must submit a memorial; the name of Champion absolutely cannot be allowed to be obtained by this Zhu Ying," Chang Mao also said angrily immediately.

Hearing this.

Lan Yu also nodded heavily: "Indeed, it should be so."

"I will write the memorial immediately, and then let the brothers all write memorials; I don't believe the Emperor will completely ignore our petition."

"The name of Champion represents our Huaxia God of War."

"Although Zhu Ying has made many military merits, they are all small merits; how can they compare to our founding merits? How can they compare to our years of campaigning for the Great Ming?"

"Why does he deserve this title?"

"He is not worthy."

"And the name of Champion is so great; if Zhu Ying is defeated in commanding troops in the future, it will be a great loss for our Great Ming; absolutely cannot let him succeed like this."

"Yes."

"It must be so."

"Absolutely cannot let him succeed..."

Obviously.

At this moment, Lan Yu and Chang Mao thought of the same thing.

"Should we inform Zhao Yong and the others first?"

"After we all finish writing, we will have someone submit all the memorials to Ying Tian."

"With so many generals in the army petitioning, I don't believe the Emperor will remain indifferent," Chang Mao said.

"En."

Lan Yu nodded heavily: "Send someone to tell Zhao Yong and the others immediately, let them write memorials, and submit them together."

……

On the other side.

Beiping Prefecture!

"Champion Earl."

"Using Champion as the name."

"Father and Big Brother truly have a great hand."

"This is much stronger than granting an official position."

"Throughout history!"

"Which warrior does not fight for this name of Champion."

"In the Warring States period, they fought for Wu'an, and after the Han, they fought for Champion."

"Using this Champion as the title, he has already obtained the status of a benchmark in the army granted by Father and Big Brother."

"This position is too heavy."

Zhu Di said slowly.

"This hand is indeed very big."

"Using Champion as the name."

"Imperial grace is vast!" Yao Guangxiao could not help but exclaim.

"This person, I'm afraid, cannot be won over."

"Father and Big Brother have given such profound grace."

"The value of this title exceeds countless wealth; a warrior obtaining such a title, what more is there to ask for?"

"Today's Champion Earl, tomorrow's Champion Marquis, the day after's Champion Duke."

"The moment this title is added, this child is completely bound to the Great Ming."

"Unless I can succeed to the throne, otherwise he must be a mortal enemy."

"Champion represents bravery, and even more represents fearless loyalty," Zhu Di's heart was incomparably complex at this moment.

Now.

He finally understood the power of his father and big brother far away in Ying Tian.

Although they had never seen this Zhu Ying, they gave Zhu Ying supreme honor.

Under such profound grace.

A scholar must repay it with death.

"Nothing is decided, nothing is easy to say."

"It is better for the Prince to lie dormant silently now."

"There is no need to think too much about these things."

"Being too rigid is easy to break."

"Now this child has obtained the infinite favor of imperial power, but the relative consequence is the inevitable targeting from Huaixi."

"The Prince can just wait and watch the show."

"This child, perhaps, will not be able to walk into the future."

Yao Guangxiao smiled with old-fashioned cunning.

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