"Wang Bowu actually had this sort of grandson!!"
In the Four Quarters Courtyard, Old Master Yao Chong of the Yao Clan slammed his cane against the ground and stood up. The mood in the room instantly changed.
At this moment, even with his eyes closed, Yao Guang Yi could sense his father's shock and agitation.
As a former Prime Minister of the Great Tang, his father had weathered countless storms and waves, and he had also avoided countless assassinations in the court. Even during the War of the Princes, when all the dragons were vying for the throne, his father had remained calm and composed.
But when the news of the victory in the southwest arrived, his father was so shocked that he lost his composure.
"Father, everything is still just rumors. There's still no concrete evidence. Perhaps everything is just a rumor. Perhaps the southwest is different from what we imagine. "
Yao Guang Yi consoled.
"Guang Yi, you've been an important official of the court and a general on the border for so many years. Can't you even tell if the news is real or fake?"
The Yao Old Master slammed his cane against the ground and glanced at Yao Guang Yi, his eyes filled with disappointment.
"Then Father means …"
Yao Guang Yi uneasily said.
"The southwest is the gateway to the Tang dynasty. It concerns the Tang dynasty, Mengshe Zhao, and Ouzan. It also concerns the future fate and future of the Tang dynasty. If the southwest fails, do you know what the consequences will be for the Tang dynasty?
"The Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganates, the Goguryeo Empire, the Khitans, the Xi, the kingdoms of the Western Regions, the Abbasid Caliphate, and Charax Spasinu — how do you think they will react?"
Yao Guang Yi stared in a daze at his father, unable to react. Why did it seem like his father was standing with the Wang Clan?
"Guang Yi, although we stand on different sides from the Wang Clan, this matter has nothing to do with the Wang Clan. It has to do with the Tang dynasty. Do you know why our Yao Clan has always enjoyed the boundless grace of the emperor and never waned? It's not because we're fighting with the Wang Clan, not because we're fighting with The King of Song, and certainly not because we're standing with King Qi. It's because our Yao Clan puts the interests of the Tang dynasty above all else.
"Guang Yi, although you're experienced, you're still a little lacking!"
Yao Chong looked at his son with disappointment in his eyes.
He had fought with Wang Jiuling for most of his life and had never lost to him. However, in terms of descendants, he had truly lost. Not only was the Wang Clan prosperous, but they also had someone like Wang Chong.
Yao Chong searched the entire Yao Clan, but he couldn't find a single person who could be mentioned in the same breath as Wang Chong. Even Yao Guang Yi couldn't compare, let alone the others.
"I didn't expect the Wang Clan to produce such a character. I've suppressed the Wang Clan for half my life. Perhaps a hundred years later, the descendants of the Yao Clan will have to look up to the Wang Clan!"
Old Master Yao heaved a long sigh in his heart and remained silent for a long time.
"Old Master, the Imperial Court has sent a report. They want Old Master Yao to enter the court and immediately participate in the court meeting."
A voice suddenly came from outside the door. Yao Guang Yi shuddered and turned around.
…
"Hahaha, victory! Young Master Wang actually won! Our Tang Dynasty has won!"
At this moment, the Cheng, Huang, Lu, and Zhang Great sword-smithing clans were rejoicing. The residences of the great clans were decorated with festive red lanterns, and even the sword smiths and sword shops of the capital were decorated with lanterns and streamers in celebration.
News from the Imperial Court rarely made its way to the marketplace, but this time was different. The moment the news from the southwest reached the capital, the Imperial Court seemed to have the intention of immediately spreading the news.
In the last two months, the entire capital had been in a state of anxiety and trepidation. All sorts of unsettling news had flown in like snowflakes.
At a time like this, they truly needed news of a major victory.
"The weapons that Young Master used in his campaign in the southwest, the bows, arrows, and ballistae, were all forged by us. With this major victory in the southwest, the Imperial Court will definitely reward us handsomely."
The four great sword-smithing clans and the various sword smiths and sword shops of the capital were all ecstatic.
When they had been forging all sorts of weapons for Wang Chong, none of them had imagined that Wang Chong would be able to use these weapons to defeat Ouzan and Mengshe Zhao in the southwest.
Now that Wang Chong had won a major victory, all of them were sharing in the glory.
… …
"What?! The southwest was won? The southwest was actually won?! "
In the estate of a great clan in the capital, a dignified clan head stood up in shock, his face brimming with disbelief.
"Young Master Chong of the Wang Clan actually defeated Dalun Ruozan and Gelofeng?"
"Impossible, simply too impossible."
The news from the southwest was shocking to all the clans, especially those who had a relationship with the Wang Clan and had loaned their experts to Wang Chong.
"This is a gargantuan achievement! I didn't think that this young master would be so formidable!"
At this moment, all the clan heads had an extremely deep, awe-inspiring impression of that young master of the Wang Clan who had used WuZi Steel weapons to exchange for guards.
Using one hundred thousand soldiers to fight against five hundred thousand soldiers, including a considerable number of cavalry, was a magnificent feat that would strike fear into the hearts of most people.
"It seems like we have to reconsider our relationship with the Wang Clan! Relying on that young master is far more important than exchanging for a few WuZi Steel weapons. "
On this day, all the clan heads of the great clans of the capital were destined to witness it.
… …
"Hahaha, he won! Senior Brother Wang actually won!"
"Our Deflecting Blade Manor has finally made a name for itself."
"Senior Brother Wang is simply a god. With him in our Kunwu Training Camp, we'll definitely be able to suppress the other two training camps. "
"Hahaha, let's all go join Deflecting Blade Manor. It was established by Young Master Wang, so I'm willing to watch the gate for him! "
… …
When the news of Wang Chong's victory in the southwest reached the Kunwu Training Camp, it immediately caused a massive upheaval. Zhao Qianqiu, who was playing chess in Deflecting Blade Manor, almost shattered the chessboard under his feet.
"This. This. Is this true? "
Zhao Qianqiu stammered, unable to form a coherent sentence.
Although he had sensed Wang Chong's talent on the first day he entered the Kunwu Training Camp and had determined that he was no ordinary person, Zhao Qianqiu had never imagined that Wang Chong would be able to accomplish such a feat.
Dalun Ruozan and Duan Gequan were figures that Zhao Qianqiu didn't even dare to think about. But Wang Chong had actually defeated them in a head-on battle, and in a situation where the other side had the advantage in numbers.
"Unbelievable! This is too unbelievable … "
Zhao Qianqiu's chest heaved, unable to calm down for a long time.
The entire capital, from north to south, south, north, and south, from the nobility to the common people, was abuzz with joy. Cheers could be heard from all over the city, and many people even lit firecrackers in celebration.
But at this moment, the most enthusiastic was not the common people, but the Imperial Court.
Deep within the Imperial Palace, in Taiji Palace, all the civil and military officials of the court had gathered together with the Prince of Xiang and Marquis of Xiang.
"Hahaha, this is the best news the court has heard so far! Wang Gen, Duke Jiu has given birth to a fine grandson. Your Wang Clan has produced yet another pillar of the empire! "
In the Imperial Court, Imperial Censor Lu Ji's hair was grizzled, and he was seventy or eighty years old, but his face was ruddy. As soon as he entered the court, he clasped Wang Gen's hands and began to shower him with praise.
The old imperial censor was very old and had not attended court for many years. His status in the court was even higher than that of the other old imperial censor, Duan Cao. But this time, for the sake of Wang Chong and the victory in the southwest, he had dressed up to attend the court session.
Wang Chong was only seventeen, but the old imperial censor had described him as a pillar of the empire. This was not something that a normal person could accept. But none of the civil and military officials dared to refute him.
The victory in the southwest was simply too great. Based on the initial reports from the southwest, the Tang Dynasty had lost around 160,000 soldiers. Even if Li Zhengyi's reinforcements that had been ambushed were added up to 180,000 to 190,000.
But Ouzan and Mengshe Zhao had lost more than four hundred thousand soldiers, more than double the Tang Dynasty's. Moreover, a significant portion of these casualties had been Ouzan's famed and ferocious cavalry.
This victory would stun the entire world!
One could easily imagine the joy in the old imperial censor's heart.
"Old Imperial Censor, you praise me too much."
Wang Gen hurriedly said.
"Liao Zan! How is it praised? Wang Gen, your Wang Clan is now a great contributor to the Tang Dynasty! Ouzan and Mengshe Zhao have lost so many soldiers in battle that they won't be able to invade the southwest for at least the next few decades. "
Wang Gen had barely finished speaking when the Minister of Personnel and a group of officials immediately surrounded him.
"That's right. Today, the Wang Clan is the greatest contributor to our Tang Dynasty! There is no need for Lord Wang to be so modest. "
"Precisely. Once Young Master Wang returns from the southwest, His Majesty will surely reward you handsomely. For the Wang Clan to have such a Qilin son is the blessing of our Tang Dynasty. "
"Young Master Chong already has the grace of your esteemed father!"
… …
The officials of the Bureau of Revenue, Bureau of Personnel, Bureau of Military Personnel, Bureau of Agriculture, and the nobles of the court all gathered around to congratulate Wang Gen.
This was especially true for those nobles. Normally, it would be quite impressive if even half of them could gather here, but today, upon hearing the news of the victory in the southwest, all the nobles of the empire had gathered here.
"Lord Wang, when you have the time, please come to my residence for a gathering. Especially Young Master Wang. When Lord Wang comes, please bring Young Master Wang with you. "
"That's right, that's right. When Young Master Wang comes, our Duke Zhao Residence will be ready to welcome you."
"I hear that Young Master Wang is already seventeen, past the age of penning the crown. It's about time for you to discuss marriage. I have an only daughter, and her character and appearance are both excellent. Would Lord Wang be willing to play the matchmaker? Our Wang Clan and Zhang Clan can also form a marriage alliance! "
"Duke Zhang, this isn't appropriate. I also have a daughter under my name, and she's an excellent talent … "
… …
In the Imperial Court, Wang Gen was surrounded by the officials. Wang Gen's face was glowing, and he was grinning from ear to ear. In his decades in the Imperial Court, this could be said to be his happiest day.
In the entire Imperial Court, Wang Gen and the Wang Clan he represented were the undisputed stars. Even the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty had been suppressed by him.
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