Seven days later, the devils withdrew from Mosong Pass and targeted Ding Xi's army in Xiyang City to the south of the steel wall. Lin Muyu needed to recuperate, so Qin Yin ordered an army to stay behind to guard the Qinling Mountains. The Longdan Army Camp and the Imperial Guards returned to Lanyan City. At this point, the southern border of the Qin Empire was finally pacified. More than a dozen passes and fortresses in the Qinling Mountains fell into the hands of the imperial army to resist the Yihe Nation and the devils.
On December 21, 7734, the army returned to Lanyan City.
…
The fierce battle was finally over. As the monarch, the first thing Qin Yin did was naturally to reward the soldiers. The next day was the court assembly, and all the officials gathered.
Although Lin Muyu was wrapped in gauze, he still carefully put on his armor and walked to the court with his injuries. He knew very well that he had to support Qin Yin at this time. Otherwise, she would still be hindered by Tang Lan and Su Muyun in the court.
Feng Jixing and Lin Muyu stood together and asked with concern, "How are your injuries?"
"Much better. Don't worry." Lin Muyu grinned.
"That's good."
Feng Jixing said worriedly, "Yu, you have to recover quickly. The devils have been restless recently. Our scouts in Winterfrost City have sent news that QianFeng has been training the armor demons all day long. When we encounter the QianFeng army again, I'm afraid they won't be as stupid as they were last time."
"Yes, I know." Lin Muyu thought of QianFeng, the marshal of the devils. Such an intelligent and courageous person was indeed a big threat to the empire. She only hated that she wasn't strong enough. Otherwise, she could directly sneak into Winterfrost City and kill QianFeng with a sword. Then, the empire would be much safer.
At this time, an attendant shouted, "The court assembly begins!"
Everyone knelt on one knee to welcome the empress. Amidst the sound of footsteps, Qin Yin walked up to the throne accompanied by a few female officials. After she sat down gracefully, she raised her hand and said, "Sirs, please rise."
Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing stood up together and looked up. They saw that Qin Yin was wearing a milky white robe today, which made her look even more graceful and elegant. Her beautiful face revealed a mature charm, but still retained a bit of shyness. However, at this moment, Qin Yin was no longer timid.
Looking at the officials with her beautiful eyes, Qin Yin's voice was very sweet. She said clearly, "Since Commander Yu led the Longdan Army Camp to the south, she has made many military achievements. She took back the Black Pine Pass, Jiayuan Pass, and other fortresses from the devils. She even killed her way into the lost land of the empire in Lingnan and took back the Fiery Moon City, Xingjue City, and other cities in the Swift White Province. She has greatly boosted the military power of the empire. However, the greatest achievement of Commander Yu is that she pretended to surrender and sneaked into Xiyang City. She took back the head of Qin Lei, the former commander of the Royal Guards, who died for the empire, from thousands of soldiers in Xiyang City. I have decided to confer the title of First Rank General to Commander Yu, one of the eleven Great Generals of the empire. "
The officials were moved. They looked at each other, but no one seemed to be able to find a reason to object.
The Tang family's generals had a grave expression and did not make a sound. This time, the Empress had killed four Tang family's generals in a fit of anger because of Lin Muyu's matter. Furthermore, this included Tang Zuo, a close relative of Tang Lan. They dared to be angry but did not dare to say anything.
Among the people, only Tang Lu was somewhat indignant. He said, "Your Highness, Commander Yu has indeed made great contributions, but … he is still young. I'm afraid his qualifications are not enough to be one of the Great Generals of the empire at such a young age!"
"Qualifications?"
Qin Yin smiled and said with great familiarity, "In Lingyun Pavilion, Xiang Wentian became a marshal at the age of 21, Luo Tonghai became a general at the age of 24, Feng Yicheng became a general at the age of 27, and Commander Yu is already 26 years old. What's wrong with qualifications? Someone, read the letter from Lingnan's Yihe Country's rebels. "
"Yes, Your Highness."
A female official dressed in green nodded respectfully. She took out a letter and opened it. Facing the officials, she read, "When Lin Muyu was seizing Commander Qin Lei's head at Marshal Lv Zhao's residence, there was a chaotic battle. A total of more than a hundred people died under his sword. Among them were Lv Zhao, one of the seven marshals of Lingnan's Yihe Country, General Zhao Jiu, General Li Sha, the commander of the Green Cavalry, Wang Biao, and the deputy commander of the Jing Guojun, Dong Yan. In addition, Commander Yu also killed Luo Lan's subordinate, Saint Realm expert Yan Li, and severely injured Saint Realm expert Lu Zhan."
When she finished, she turned around and bowed to Qin Yin before retreating.
Qin Yin stood up with a smile on her beautiful face. She said, "Let me ask you, in the entire Qin Empire, which brave and loyal general could do such a thing?"
Su Muyun took a deep breath, cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness, Commander Yu's loyalty to the empire can be seen by the heavens and earth. In Lingnan, he can do what others can't and endure what others can't. His achievements are outstanding and can be said to be unprecedented. In the empire's hundreds of years, no one has made such a contribution. This old official thinks that … Commander Yu's achievements are worthy of the title of Commander General. Moreover, there are 20,000 brave warriors in the Longdan Army Camp who are brave and good at fighting. They are the cream of the crop in the empire.
Qin Yin was surprised. She didn't expect Su Muyun to rely on Lin Muyu so much today. She smiled and said, "Thank you for your approval, grandfather. Then … promoting Lin Muyu to General, do you have any objections?"
Tang Lan cupped his fists and said, "This old official has no objections."
Everyone in the Tang Family cupped their fists and soon, everyone started to congratulate Lin Muyu. After all, such a young General was rare since ancient times. Moreover, Lin Muyu was also the Great Deacon of the Empire's Holy Temple. She was practically doted on by Qin Yin.
Immediately, Lin Muyu took a step forward and knelt on one knee. "Thank you, Your Highness!"
Qin Yin smiled and said, "Brother Yu, please get up!"
Lin Muyu nodded. Soon, two imperial female officials walked forward. One of them was holding the General's seal and ribbon, while the other was holding the General's sword. These were all symbols of military power and military rank. After receiving them one by one, Lin Muyu expressed her gratitude again.
…
"The second matter is about the reorganization of the Royal Guards and the reconstruction of the White Robes Imperial Guards." Qin Yin's beautiful eyes were like water as she looked at the officials and said, "According to the rules of the Empire for more than seven thousand years, the important task of protecting the Emperor has always been undertaken by the Imperial Guards. But now, the Imperial Guards are shouldering the responsibility. The Imperial Guards' job is to protect the Imperial Capital, not the Emperor. So I think it is urgent to rebuild the Imperial Guards."
The ministers were taken aback once more.
Su Muyun frowned and cupped his fists. "Your Highness, this … the protection of the Ze Tian Palace has always been the responsibility of the Su Family's cavalry led by your Aunt Luan. Don't you trust Aunt Luan?"
Qin Yin smiled sweetly. "Grandfather, what are you talking about? Aunt Luan is Xiao Yin's relative. How can I not trust her? It's just that this is the rule left by the previous emperors. The Emperor must personally confer the title of the White Robes Imperial Guards and establish the Royal Guards to protect the Ze Tian Palace. Just like grandfather and Duke Lan have always said, the ancestor's rule cannot be abolished. Duke Lan, what do you think? "Tang Lan's eyes lit up.
He cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness, rebuilding the Royal Guards is not a small matter. It needs to be done step by step. Let's start with the White Robes Imperial Guards. This old official suggests that Your Highness confer the title of White Robes Imperial Guards first, then build a team of 100 imperial guards. Finally, rebuild the Royal Guards. After all, the Empire's financial resources are limited. We can't be as extravagant as we were four years ago."
Qin Yin pondered for a moment and said with a smile, "Duke Lan is right. Then … let's start with the conferment of the White Robes Imperial Guards."
Su Muyun said respectfully, "Your Highness, according to the ancestor's rule, there have always been only six White Robes Imperial Guards. Now, Qu Chu, Qin Lei, and Du Hai have all died for the Empire. Only Feng Jixing, Qu Chu, and Yao Yuan are left. Therefore, we only need to add three more people. Does Your Highness already have a candidate in mind?"
"Yes," Qin Yin smiled with her dimples and said, "Grandfather, I plan to confer the title of Commander Yu as one of the White Robes Imperial Guards."
"Ah?"
Su Muyun was slightly stunned. In fact, he had already expected this. He smiled helplessly and said, "That's true … Yu is Your Highness' sworn brother. Moreover, he has repeatedly risked his life to protect you. Yu becoming a White Robes Imperial Guard is something that everyone expects."
Qin Yin smiled and said, "Thank you for your permission, Grandfather!"
Tang Lan said, "This old official also believes that Commander Yu's promotion to the White Robes Imperial Guard is a matter of course. However, there are still two more people. I wonder if Your Highness has a candidate in mind. The White Robes Imperial Guards are a symbol of loyalty and strength. They symbolize the strongest martial force and the most loyal belief by the Emperor's side. I hope that Your Highness will think twice before making a decision."
"Yes, I understand." Qin Yin nodded. "I wonder if Duke Lan has anyone to recommend?" Tang Lan smiled.
"Xiang Yu, the descendant of the Empire's God of War, Xiang Wentian. He is well-versed in the Chaos Nine Strikes martial art. He is even willing to charge and break through enemy lines for Your Highness, disregarding life and death."
Immediately, a general with the surname Su behind Su Muyun couldn't help but laugh. "Xiang Yu? He killed 1.8 million people in the Five Valleys City with a single order. How can such a homicidal maniac be worthy of becoming a White Robes Imperial Guard? "
Xiang Yu's face was ashen. He said indifferently, "This general knows that I am lacking in talent and virtue. I hope that Duke Lan can recommend someone else!"
Tang Lan sighed. He looked at the group of people behind him, including Tang Lu, Tang Tian, and Tang Wei. He couldn't help but sigh again. Among the descendants of the Tang Clan, only Tang Xiaoxi was the most capable. However, she didn't stand on his side. The other brave general was Tang Zhen. However, Tang Zhen was too upright. Therefore, he couldn't be used by Xiang Yu. He looked like a mediocre person.
At this time, Su Muyun cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness, this old official recommends Su Yu. She is your Aunt Lian. Her loyalty goes without saying. Moreover, she holds the military power of the 200,000 soldiers in Muyu City."
Qin Yin looked at Su Yu with her beautiful eyes. She smiled and asked, "Aunt Lian, are you willing?"
Su Yu was pleasantly surprised. "Can … can I?"
"Of course you can."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Su Yu took a step forward and knelt on one knee. She said excitedly, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace. Su Yu will forever be loyal to the Qin Empire. Otherwise, I will die by the sword!"
"Aunt Lian, please get up. You don't have to be so polite."
Qin Yin was filled with joy. She said, "Then it's decided. Lin Muyu and Su Yu will join the White Robes Imperial Guard. Tomorrow, we will hold the conferring ceremony in Ze Tian Palace. After that, I will rebuild the Imperial Guard!"
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