Seeing that the two high-ranking officials of the imperial court in red robes were also saluting Yang Zhen, the big hero in their hearts, the people around them were even more jubilant, and some people couldn't help but kneel on the ground and kowtow to Yang Zhen, as if they couldn't express their reverence.

And some people who were officials of the DPRK and China, but who came to greet Yang Zhen today in disguise, were even more surprised when they saw this situation. One is the first assistant of the cabinet, and the other is the secretary of the military department, these two are big people who can cause the court to shake by stomping their feet, and they actually gave Yang Zhen such a big salute, which is really shocking. Could it be that from now on, a new star will rise from above the court?

Yang Zhen, who was still in a trance, heard the tsunami-like roar of the mountain, and only then did he come back to his senses. Seeing that Shen Shixing was still saluting himself, he suddenly came to his senses, quickly jumped off his horse, and bowed back: "Two adults, don't do this, this is really too embarrassing!" ”

Kill! This is the first reaction in Yang Zhen's mind now. The two high-ranking officials greeted themselves with such a high number of courtesies, which is bound to cause a great sensation among the government and the opposition, and perhaps now that they are coming with a victory, others do not dare to say anything strange, but once the times have passed, and someone mentions this matter again, I am afraid that they will be criticized by many people, especially those who pay the most attention to officialdom etiquette.

Even if Yang Zhen has always been not afraid of people's words, he doesn't dare to be too big in such matters. Since the two adults have done this, he can only make amends: "The lower official has just done his duty, and he really deserves such courtesy from His Majesty and the imperial court!" ”

"Yang Dudu, you are too modest, the contribution you have made this time is the first merit of my Ming Dynasty in the past hundred years, how can you generalize. Not to mention that it was only me and Zhang Shangshu who came to greet him, even if this Manchu Dynasty Wen came to greet him, it should also be done. And as you can see, the people here come spontaneously, which is a reflection of your great achievement. Shen Shixing said with a smile.

It's just that hearing these words in Yang Zhen's ears made him even more uneasy, and this kind of boasting really made people dare not accept it. But in front of these soldiers behind him who followed him from birth to death and achieved such merits in several bloody battles, he couldn't be humble all the time, so he had to say: "Mrs. Shen Ge is serious, and some small things are not worth mentioning." What the lower officials did was not for themselves, but for His Majesty to share his worries, eliminate troubles for the court, and avenge the blood of the people. As for any merit, it is all due to the gains of these brave soldiers regardless of life and death. ”

Hearing their own adults boasting about themselves like this, these soldiers straightened up and their faces were full of glory. And when Yang Zhen said this, he used his internal strength again, and his voice spread out, and it was heard by the surrounding people in an instant, and this time it ushered in the cheers of everyone again, and this cheer was aimed at the soldiers.

"This kid has never been arrogant because of this, and he has responded so decently, he is really a character." Shen Shixing's heart moved, knowing that it would be a little too deliberate to continue to praise Yang Zhen, so he smiled and said: "Yang Dudu is really a person in my generation, and he has a deeper understanding of the way of the emperor, no wonder he can completely eliminate the Tartar who has been suffering for a hundred years in a short period of time, and this official admires it." ”

Zhang Xueyan on the other side glanced at Yang Zhen with a complicated expression, and didn't say anything, just gave his hand slightly. With Shen Shixing, the first assistant, in front, he really didn't have the right to speak, and he also saw Yang Zhen's stability, and he would only speak more deliberately, so he could only be silent.

"Okay, it's not too early, Yang Dudu will invite him to get on the horse, enter the city with us, and enter the palace to see the Son of Heaven." Your Majesty must have been waiting in the palace for a long time. After a pause, Shen Shixing said again.

"Xia Guan can walk into the city with the elder of the pavilion, and you can ......," Yang Zhen hurriedly proposed. Joke, the two bigwigs of the DPRK and China walked into the city of Beijing, while they rode horses in a big way, isn't this self-impeachment and criticism?

With the growth of age and the increase in the time spent in the court, Yang Zhen is no longer the young man who is hot-blooded and impulsive, and his mind is hot. There are some things that he will also improve according to the judging standards of this era, especially such face-saving things, which are indispensable for a piece of meat, and can also avoid a lot of troubles in the future.

In this regard, Shen Shixing naturally refused to do so, and their reasons were also very good, the Son of Heaven was still waiting in the palace, when would they have to wait until they wanted to go like this? But Yang Zhen still refused to agree, and in the end he could only compromise and let the soldiers give up two horses, and invited two adults to ride into the city with Yang Zhen.

And this decision made Zhang Xueyan lose a lot of face. Riding a horse is no different from breathing for Yang Zhen, and although Shen Ge Lao is not young, he is quite stable when he turns on the horse. But Zhang Xueyan, the secretary of the military department, almost fell to the ground several times. Don't look at his age is younger than Shen Shixing, but his body is much weaker, he is usually used to riding in a sedan car, and he really can't ride a horse.

Yang Zhen didn't help at first, until he made this Shangshu Lord ugly enough in front of so many people, and then he gave a soldier behind him a look, and the latter stepped forward to help him and help him successfully turn on the horse.

So, in the cheers of everyone and some strange smiles, Yang Zhen and the others continued to move forward, through the tall and majestic Beijing city wall, straight into the thousand-year-old ancient capital.

At the same time, the city was also full of people who wanted to see Yang Zhen, the great hero. The moment they stepped into the city, the cheers did not cease, and the situation was several times more enthusiastic than when they were outside the city.

After walking slowly for more than an hour, everyone finally arrived at the palace.

Although the noon gate could not be opened by Yang Zhen due to the rules, the Son of Heaven still put on a great scene to greet Yang Zhen, not only came to the palace gate in person to greet him, but also used many festival ceremonies can only be used in the scepter musical instrument, as soon as Yang Zhen and they arrived, the music was solemn, and the sound shook the world.

Yang Zhen came to the palace gate first, and when he was about to get off the horse and knock to see him, Wanli stepped forward with a happy face, and grabbed Yang Zhen's hand: "Yang Qing, I will help you get off the horse today." ”

As soon as these words were said, as soon as this action was made, let alone Yang Zhen, the surrounding ministers, and the people who had stopped far away a long time ago, but still couldn't stop watching, were all stunned. What a glory is this, to be able to get the Son of Heaven to help people get off the horse himself?

Some people are envious, some people are jealous, and some people have deeper feelings. Immediately, all the ministers knelt down one after another, and Yang Zhen's mind was also blank at this time, and he really fell off the horse with the support of the Son of Heaven. Even if he has modern thinking and doesn't take the powerful too seriously, after all, he has lived in this era for more than ten years, and he has accepted today's Gang Ji Lunchang, such a rare move by the Son of Heaven still shocked him.

Fortunately, Yang Zhen's distraction was only in a short moment, and as soon as his feet hit the ground, he had already woken up, and hurriedly knelt down with a flap of his robe: "The minister is terrified...... His Majesty's grand encounter is to make the ministers crush their bones, and they can't repay them in case! ”

Wanli laughed, and hurriedly helped Yang Zhen up from the ground: "Yang Qing has made such a great contribution to the country, and I deserve to be rewarded to you as the Son ......of Heaven," he said, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear clearly: "You don't have to panic, I know what you're worried about, but this scene still has to be done." ”

Yang Zhen smiled bitterly, and glanced at this young man who had become more and more of an emperor as he grew older, obviously Wanli's behavior today was also carefully considered, not out of momentary excitement. Now that the emperor has told himself, he naturally only has to cooperate. As for what those officials will think afterwards and whether they will make a big fuss about it, it is not for him to consider.

So, everything that followed Yang Zhen was like a marionette, and he did a lot of rituals to worship the heavens and ancestors with the Son of Heaven. And this time, he stood above the ministers, only two steps behind the Son of Heaven. Originally, this position should have been reserved for the crown prince, but now although Wanli has several sons, he has not yet made a candidate for the prince, so he can only be vacant.

Yang Zhen, who knew the Tao of the Tao, was not only a little frightened, but also a little uncomfortable, didn't this emperor make himself cheap and wanted to be his own son?

This series of things was done until it was about to get dark, and it didn't end.

Subsequently, Wanli took out another will and said: "Regarding the reward that Yang Zhen deserves for the national meritorious court this time, I have already made a decision. Yang Zhen was immediately named the Marquis of Changping, with 5,000 households, and his two wives were named Sanpin, and his eldest son was the Yunqi Captain......"

Such a reward, although it can be regarded as an exception, after all, Yang Zhen did not have a title before this, the marquis is only under the prince, and the food is up to 5,000 households, which is even more shocking, but it is nothing compared to the credit he made this time. Therefore, although the ministers muttered a little in their hearts, no one would stand up against it at this time.

As for the reward of Yang Zhen's wife brought by the ascension of a Taoist chicken dog to heaven, it is not worth mentioning, these are more just false names, and they can't cost the court a few dollars.

The only thing that makes people blush is his eldest son, who has not yet become famous, a child who is still nursing has already been honored, but I am afraid that when he grows up in the future, it will be unspeakably expensive.

Subsequently, some eunuchs issued awards for other soldiers who had made meritorious contributions in battle, and the natural specifications were also amazing.

But looking at the wolf-headed Da Xuan of the Gai Beggars who was brought back by Yang Zhen, as well as the heads of those Tartar nobles, none of the ministers dared to stand up and say no.

Tonight's palace made an exception and did not lock the palace door after sunset, but set up a night banquet to celebrate Yang Zhen's achievements, and it was not until after the third watch that the ministers retired one after another.

And the grand occasion of this day, how many officials still remember it vividly until their deathbed, and how many people also regard what they see today as capital to show off to future generations......