Chapter 18 Awards Ceremony Part 1
Chang'an Township, Qin Palace
Qin Zheng was reading the report coming from the front, but looking at the good news, he frowned and was scary.
Hu Hai, who often sticks to Qin Zheng, looked at Qin Zheng’s bad face and asked with concern: “Father, what’s wrong? Isn’t the fight ahead good?”
"No, General Wang Li and Zhao Gao and others severely injured the Wei army and re-occupied Pingyang, Handu. But..." Qin Zheng stopped talking.
Hu Hai looked at Qin Zheng with his little head tilted and puzzled: "Why are your father still unhappy? Are you thinking about how to reward Brother Wang Li and the others?"
Qin Zheng was stunned after hearing this: "Oh? Ah... Yes, yes, the father is indeed thinking about this."
In fact, Qin Zheng had already thought about what to give to Wang Li, Zhao Gao and others. After all, the Qin army has always had clear rewards and punishments, but Qin Zheng, as a modern person, thought of something else.
"Wang'er, come to see this." As Qin Zheng said that, he stretched out his hand and a shiny gadget appeared in his palm.
Hu Hai hurriedly approached and looked at it: "What is this? It looks so beautiful... Is it a Xuanniao?"
Qin Zheng looked at Hu Hai's curious look and was a little proud. Just as he was about to explain, he heard Zheng Ling shouting outside the door:
"Your Majesty, the two generals have arrived thirty miles outside the city, do you see?"
Qin Zheng nodded and said, "Well, I know. I ordered people to bring all the prepared things and notify the whole city: tomorrow, I will welcome the triumphant army on the main street, and everyone can come to watch the ceremony."
Zheng Ling became anxious when he heard this. At this time, the monarch was not hidden in the deep palace. How could ordinary people easily see him?
Especially Ying Zheng was assassinated and he needed several fake cars to go out. Now that the army is insufficient, he still has to watch the whole city. Who can guarantee that there will be no assassins?
Zheng Ling quickly persuaded him: "Your Majesty, your safety is the most important thing, and the whole city may watch the ceremony..."
However, after being the King of Qin for a few days, Qin Zheng was much more majestic than before, and he directly interrupted: "My intention has been decided! And don't doubt the car tomorrow. All civil and military officials will come, and the royal families of all countries will bring them with you!"
"Hi!" Zheng Ling had no choice but to agree helplessly, and then quickly went to prepare.
Hu Hai also asked in confusion: "Father, you didn't ask the whole city to watch the ceremony when you welcome the old general Wang. Is this important this time?"
Qin Zheng patted Hu Hai's shoulder with a serious look on his face and said, "Wang'er, remember, it is not an exaggeration to those who defend the country."
Although Xiao Hu Hai was still confused, he still nodded heavily and agreed: "Yes!"
At the same time, outside Chang'an City
Wang Li looked at the letter in his hand and said to Zhao Gao with excitement: "Your Majesty will ask us to ride a horse into the city to offer prisoners tomorrow, and we will also ask all civil and military officials to watch the ceremony in the city!"
When Zhao Gao heard this, he was happy at first because the possibility of His Majesty killing him was not high, but then his face became solemn.
"General Xiao Wang, is it a bit inappropriate to watch the ceremony in the whole city? Now is not the time for my Qin to unify it." Zhao Gao said worriedly.
Wang Li also nodded: "Although that's the case, Your Majesty has decided that we must comply. Let's be more vigilant tomorrow."
"Hi!" Brother Zhao Gao could only give back the gift helplessly.
Wang Li turned his head and told Zang Shuo, who was like an iron man, "You will escort Han Hou to meet the king tomorrow. Do you understand what to do?"
"Hi!" Zang Shuo responded loudly, but his body remained motionless.
Zhao Gao saw it and guessed in his heart: Wang Li was afraid that Han Hou would do something disrespectful. After all, this person was Han Zhao Hou, one of the few heroes in South Korea.
Then Wang Li ordered his subordinates to perform their duties and prepare the entire prisoner offering activity in an orderly manner.
The two military and political departments of the Qin Dynasty were busy all night, and the people in Chang'an were so excited that they couldn't sleep. Everyone was waiting for the moment when the army entered the city.
Finally, the next day, Qin Zheng and Hu Hai had already cleaned up early in the morning, and all civil and military officials waited in the hall early, and the army outside the city slowly entered the city under the leadership of Wang Li.
As soon as Wang Li and others entered the city, they heard someone shouting loudly on the top of the city: "The army is back, the musician plays "Without Clothes", and the ceremony is about to read the merits of the army!"
Then Qin Zheng’s exclusive musician played "Without Clothes" on the city, and dozens of strong men recited loudly:
"Sima Wangli, a thousand cavalry Zhao Gao; crossing the river, defeating Han soldiers in the east, and defeating Wei troops in the north, and taking Han territory; the army is powerful and has great achievements..."
At this time, the people near the city gate had arrived. They pointed at the army through the soldiers who maintained public order, and were full of praise.
It was the first time that Wang Li and Zhao Gao had seen such a formation, but fortunately, they had been an official and general for many years and had not been too negligent.
But the martial knights behind were far behind. They all looked excited and straightened their bodies hard, as if they had to step on the musician's drum beats every step.
Fortunately, there are a group of new musicians every other period, otherwise they would not be able to walk well.
As the army continued to advance, more and more people were watching, and many families of scholars with titles appeared. When they looked at the army, they had another feeling.
Men who are relatives and nobles hope that they can also establish such achievements, while women hope that they can marry such a husband. Therefore, when the army passes by, there are people who ceremonies, sprinkle flowers and handkerchiefs, and countless people cheer and cheer.
Now even Wang Li is a little aggravated. Although he has long been a nationally famous third generation, he has always lived under the halo with his grandfather and father. But this time the audience cheers were all for him and his subordinates.
And those martial knights were already a little flattered by being treated like this, especially those single knights, who were not able to go up to chat with them due to military law, and could only barely suppress their restless hearts.
At this time, the only one who can still be self-centered in the entire army is Zhao Gao, who has been married for many years.
With the whole city welcomed the whole city, Wang Li's vanguard finally arrived at the square in front of the palace. Qin Zheng and all the officials had been waiting for a long time.
Only then did Wang Li remember that he was going to come back to see His Majesty, and then quickly dismounted, held the military talisman flag given by Qin Zheng and the seal of Han Hou, and bowed respectfully and shouted:
"Your Majesty, the Sima Wangli of another unit was ordered to support the military cavalry to attack Han, and the mission was completed, and he came to hand in order to offer prisoners!"
At this time, Zheng Ling was about to walk down to receive the military talisman. Qin Zheng, who was sitting on the throne, suddenly stood up and raised his hand and said:
"Thank you for your hard work, the soldiers, today you don't have to leave me with a hundred steps. You line up according to your ranks and come to the stage one by one."
Qin Zheng's words were unexpected to everyone. After Ying Zheng was assassinated by Jing Ke, he summoned all the ministers from afar. It was already the first time to travel openly today. Now he still wants the entire army to be above him? Isn't this crazy?
Although Ying Yi, who temporarily acted as prime minister, had to stand up at this time, but before he could speak up, Qin Zheng shouted:
"What? My army is not afraid of killing enemies on the front line. Are I still afraid of meeting my own soldiers? It's so ridiculous to the world!"
Ying Yi was stunned when he heard this, and could only pretend to ignore what happened and retreated back to his position. Wang Li and Zhao Gao, who were closer to Qin Zheng, were excited and entangled after hearing this.
Who wouldn't want to be praised by the leader and stand at the highest point and be seen by everyone? But they are even more afraid that even an enemy is really hidden in the dark, so that they will be implicated and killed.
Then Wang Li quickly bowed and wanted to dissuade him, but Qin Zheng acted more quickly. He stepped forward a few steps and dragged Wang Li's arm:
"If all the soldiers don't come up, then I will no longer be there. I just want to be with my soldiers and people!"
Wang Li looked at Qin Zheng’s sincere eyes and suddenly felt at a loss. He could only barely say two words: “Your Majesty…”
Qin Zheng looked at Wang Li and smiled slightly, pulled him onto the stage with his right hand, and then shouted loudly: "My sons of the Qin Dynasty, don't you dare to go onto the stage?"
The soldiers in the audience were as at a loss as Wang Li for a moment, but since they entered the city, everyone was holding back their energy. After Qin Zheng asked this, many of them turned red.
"dare!"
The person who said this was Zhao Gao. He was the one who knew Ying Zheng the best, and now he could not fall behind. He then stepped onto the stage in a few steps and stood respectfully behind Qin Zheng and Wang Li.
Qin Zheng looked at Zhao Gao with approval, and then shouted to the audience: "Okay! Where are you? I want to see how many bloody men are called Lao Qin!"
"What's the point!"
"Hi!"
“Good!”
"The Qin Dynasty has been ten thousand years! Your Majesty has been ten thousand years!"
Teams of Qin troops began to line up, and the shouts of the army, the people, and the officials rose and finally resounded through the sky!
Chapter completed!