Chapter 1235

A thousand miles away, in the capital,

"Great victory, great victory, great victory in Liaodong, great victory in Liaodong, get out of the way!"

With red feathers inserted, the military messenger galloped into the city, roaring continuously.

And the commoners who suddenly heard this news were full of disbelief.

Because it had been so many years, they finally heard a report of victory from Liaodong.

"Dong, dong, dong!"

The court bells rang, and the officials were also full of astonishment.

Because this seems to only ring when something major happens. Thinking of the Jurchen attacking Goryeo a month ago, could it be that the thirty thousand troops sent to Liaodong had been defeated again?

Getting up to tidy their clothes, the officials rushed toward the Fengtian Hall, their eyes full of anxiety.

The court was already chaotic, and now that Liaodong had suffered a defeat, the Emperor was going to be furious!

However, when the officials arrived at the Fengtian Hall, they saw that the corners of Emperor Hongde's mouth could no longer suppress his smile.

Looking at the Emperor in astonishment, the officials showed expressions of doubt.

And just at this moment, Emperor Hongde shouted: "Xia Shouzhong!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Walking forward, Xia Shouzhong held a battle report and said: "In the fifth year of Hongde, on the ninth day of the seventh month, I, Feng Tang, by imperial decree, personally led thirty thousand troops to reinforce Goryeo. On the way, I encountered the Jurchen thieves led by Dai Shan with over twenty thousand troops blocking the way. A hundred miles outside Chaoyang, we fought fiercely for several days, killing until the sky turned dark. Fortunately, under the protection of the Retired Emperor and Your Majesty, the soldiers under my command risked their lives. I did not fail the mission, beheading over six thousand Jurchen thieves and over ten thousand servant troops..."

And just as Xia Shouzhong read the battle report, the civil and military officials in the court were stunned. Even the military nobles were dumbfounded, because Feng Tang fought this? Are you sure he didn't hire a substitute?

You must know, under normal circumstances, even if there were small-scale battles in Liaodong, the beheadings would not exceed a thousand. But Feng Tang killed six thousand in one battle, plus ten thousand servant troops. What kind of concept is this? He alone covered the Liaodong battle record of several years!

"Your Majesty, this report of victory, could it be faked!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde in shock, the civil officials immediately questioned.

"Fart! Feng Tang is the General of Divine Martial personally appointed by the Retired Emperor, how would he dare to do such a thing!"

Pointing at the civil official who spoke and roaring, the military nobles immediately became angry.

Even if they didn't believe this was a battle record Feng Tang could achieve, the problem was, when encountering such things, you must stand up, otherwise, when you are out and about, what if the civil officials spray nonsense?

"Why does the Marquis of Xiangyang need to hurt people with his words?"

Hearing the Marquis of Xiangyang speak, the civil officials immediately became angry.

"Standing and talking doesn't tire the waist. The soldiers are fighting bloody battles in Liaodong, and you all actually question them. Shouldn't you die? This is only inside the Fengtian Hall; once out of the imperial city, watch how I beat you!"

Pointing at the civil official and speaking, the Marquis of Xiangyang could not help but become serious.

And hearing the Marquis of Xiangyang's words, Emperor Hongde coughed and said: "Quiet! In the court, how can you be like a shrew? Continue reading!"

Accompanied by Emperor Hongde's words, the two sides below who were about to quarrel immediately became calm, but they all began to mutter in their hearts.

"And the first merit of this battle should go to Jia Jue, a company commander of Dingbei Fort. He personally led three hundred cavalry, head-on crushing the thousand-man Solon Camp, then defeating the Bordered Red Banner and Plain Red Banner, four thousand Jurchen thieves, and three hundred White Armors. He charged all the way to the Great Flag, seizing the flag head-on. He has the bravery of ten thousand men."

"Jia Jue?"

Suddenly looking at Jia Zheng standing in the back, many military nobles were dumbfounded, and even the civil officials had expressions of astonishment.

Blinking his eyes blankly, Jia Zheng stood forward in a daze and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, my Jia family seems to have no such person!"

"Your Majesty, Jia Jue is a person from Jin Ling!"

Speaking to Emperor Hongde beside him, Xia Shouzhong explained softly.

And hearing Xia Shouzhong's words, Emperor Hongde and the civil and military officials below all suddenly realized.

Because this year, the Jia family really showed them something!

The Jia family in the capital didn't send people, but turned around and sent their clansmen from Jin Ling to the battlefield!

Returning to his official position with a twitching mouth, Jia Zheng also hurriedly lowered his head in embarrassment, because he had only heard of this matter, but he didn't expect that the clansmen in Jin Ling would really be so capable, sending out such a ruthless person!

Jin Ling Jia family: We didn't know he could fight so well either!

"Issue the decree, Feng Tang is initially granted the title of General of the Nation! Jiang Zining is promoted to Third-Class Viscount, Wang Ziteng is granted the title of General of Huaiyuan..."

Just as the Emperor was squinting his eyes to confer rewards, he immediately said: "Jia Jue is appointed as the Liaodong Commissioner, granted the title of General of Martial Virtue." In the Longshou Palace, after the Retired Emperor saw the battle report, light filled his eyes and he said: "Good, good, good."

Watching the Jurchen, who had always been suppressing the Great Gan, defeated in this battle, the Retired Emperor also excitedly slapped his thigh.

For the past five years, he had been holding his breath, not to prove how great he was, but to prove that he didn't fight well back then purely because his subordinates were too weak. If he had a fierce general like Jia Jue, what Nurhaci, what Shurhaci, they would all have to kneel before him!

And just as the court was conferring rewards on a large scale,

Inside the Jia Mansion, in the Rongxi Hall,

Amidst the joyful laughter, Grandmother Jia was holding her grandson in her arms and said happily: "Feng Lazi, what happened in the court today! Why was Zheng'er called over!"

"Old Ancestor, I heard there was a great victory in Liaodong, and the leader who made the merit seems to be our clansman!"

Speaking with a smile on her face, Wang Xifeng immediately explained.

"Oh, could it be a clansman from Jin Ling..."

Hearing Wang Xifeng's words, Grandmother Jia could not help but smile.

"It must be, after all, they are of the same 'Yu' generation, maybe even an older brother that Baoyu has never met."

Looking at Grandmother Jia, Wang Xifeng immediately laughed.

And hearing Wang Xifeng's words, the still young Jia Baoyu said: "Hmph, I won't acknowledge such a national thief and salary-moth as an older brother!"

"Good, good, good, don't acknowledge, don't acknowledge!"

Seeing her grandson angry, Grandmother Jia immediately comforted him.

However, looking at Jia Baoyu's appearance, a trace of embarrassment flashed on Wang Xifeng's face.

Because she had heard from Jia Lian that the Jia family in Jin Ling had no good feelings toward their Rong and Ning mansions!

Jia Baoyu wants to acknowledge him, I'm afraid the other party wouldn't even want to!

Returning to her independent small courtyard, Wang Xifeng saw her husband drinking and immediately stepped forward: "Have you heard the name Jia Jue?"

"Jia Jue? Brother Jue?"

Getting up with a start, Jia Lian widened his eyes upon hearing these two words: "Where did you hear that?"

"Isn't there a great victory in Liaodong today? The news is spreading everywhere, and this person was named the first merit by the Emperor. Since you were in Jin Ling, are you familiar with him?"

Looking at Jia Lian, Wang Xifeng wanted to build a good relationship in advance.

"What do you want to do? That person is not to be trifled with! Lai Da's leg was broken by him!"

Looking at Wang Xifeng, a trace of chill appeared on Jia Lian's face.

Because that night, even though he helped Lai Da beg for mercy, Zhang Cheng still didn't let the other party go, and even had someone crush Lai Da's leg.

After returning, under Lai Da's exaggeration, Grandmother Jia was even more disgusted with this person, even saying that if he weren't a clansman, she would definitely find the yamen to arrest him!

"Ah! Lai Da's leg was smashed by him!"

Looking at Jia Lian in astonishment, Wang Xifeng was also stunned for a moment.

Because this Brother Jue seems even more terrifying than she thought!

"I told you last time, the clansmen in Jin Ling don't like us after joining the army. After making such a merit, I'm afraid it will be difficult to maintain the relationship!"

Furrowing his brows, Jia Lian immediately fell silent.

Hearing Jia Lian say this, Wang Xifeng said: "Can it be mended?"

"Difficult!"

Sighing, Jia Lian remembered that night, the young man in a green shirt with his hair tied, holding an elegant fan in his hand, but with a smile that had Lai Da's leg smashed.

(End of chapter)