Chapter 741 Seal

Although Zhengde was full of praise for Song Nan, he also expressed his obscure admiration for Song Nan's intention to understand the court before the arrival of the imperial edict. Although Song Nan did it first and did not communicate with the court at all, Zhengde did not care at all. Instead, he was happy that Song Nan could think of a place with the court. .

Song Nan doesn't say anything about this. He doesn't want to destroy the atmosphere at this moment. It's rare that he is so happy today. He also wants to have a stable night of family reunion. Some things can be said tomorrow morning. However, in order to avoid Zhengde feeling abrupt, Song Nan still took a preventive injection.

"Your Majesty, although I have reached a contract with the Tatari, I have always been a little worried. It's not that you don't know the temperament of the Tatari. At this moment, you may turn against me. I think it's necessary to be careful and not to take it lightly."

Zhengde smiled and said, "Song Nan, some people have also told me these words, but the analysis of Yang University and the analysis of the day is reasonable; this time, the Tatar was completely defeated, and more than 100,000 soldiers and horses were almost completely destroyed. How many soldiers and horses can he have in his Tatar country? This is all his possession. What did they use to provoke me Daming? ?"

Song Nan said, "Although I came to the battlefield in person, I knew that there were still 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers to fight against. Although these soldiers and horses were not enough to pose a threat to my Ming Dynasty, there was still room to attack and plunder the border people, which was also a troublesome thing."

Zhengde waved his hand and said, "As long as they don't have the ability to attack, this disturbance is not important. For so many years, the Tartars have been attacking and harassing the border town one year, and my ears have become comely called.

Song Nan murmured. When Zhengde saw that Song Nan looked wrong, he reached out and patted Song Nan on the shoulder and smiled, "Okay, this time you have made a great contribution. I said that as soon as you come out, you will collapse thousands of miles. At the beginning, it was right for me to ask you to be a general. Some people are short-sighted and gagged their mouths today. Well... Don't worry, my grace is about to be issued, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory reward.

Song Nan hurriedly saluted and thanked her, and couldn't help but feel a little sad. When the Tazi soldiers came, the government and the opposition panicked, but when the Tata soldiers were defeated, they were complacent. The attack and disturbances of the border town were not taken into their hearts, and the people's sorrows were not taken into their hearts. In the future, everything will be repeated when the great disaster is cultivated. These words can't be said at this moment. It will be said tomorrow morning. To say it.

After chatting for a while, seeing that Song Nan looked a little tired, Zhengde was also understanding and let Song Nan out of the palace. Song Nan originally wanted to go to Shouning Palace to see the princess, but when she thought about the matter between herself and the princess, she didn't know how many eyes were staring at her. If she went, she would definitely provoke too much anger, and people with intentions would also take the opportunity to fan the flames. It's better not to go for the time being. So he called General Wan Zhi, the commander of Jinyiwei, and secretly ordered him to bring a piece of jewelry he chose for the princess to Shouning Palace to express his lovesickness, and he didn't have to go in person.

Out of the palace, as soon as he came out of Zhengyang Gate, Song Nan was immediately surrounded by a large group of officials waiting here. Headed by British Duke Zhang Lun, a group of marquis, Jinyiwei Marquis Dabiao Sun Xuan and others were waiting for Song Nan here. Seeing Song Nan, everyone smiled and bowed their hands to congratulate Song Nan on his great achievements. Back.

Song Nan returned the salute with a smile and dealt with everyone. After the princes of the regiment camp dispersed, Zhang Lun smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you are very beautiful this time. Who doesn't know your Song Nan's name all over the world? He tried his best to turn the tide and beat the fallen and set an alliance under the city. Unfortunately, as the governor of the regiment camp, I can't go to fight with him, otherwise I can get a share of this glory.

Song Nan laughed and said, "Brother-in-law, do you still have credit? As the Duke of the Ming Dynasty, you have long been honored to spoil the world. This time, Jiang Bin and Xu Tai are the main force of the war. Don't forget that they are the main force of the regiment camp. They have merit. Don't you, as an official, have a bright face?

Zhang Lun smiled and said, "That's what I said. I'm happier than anything else about your contribution. Last night, the news of your return to Beijing came, and the girl was as happy as something. When I went to visit your house, I was counted by this girl as my visionless. Speaking of which, if Grandpa is alive, he will definitely change his mind when he sees today's situation. My son-in-law in the British mansion didn't humiliate him.

Song Nan laughed and said, "It's very inappropriate for my uncle to speak today. If I don't make this contribution, will I disgrace the old man to your British mansion?" It doesn't make sense."

Zhang Lun took Song Nan's arm and walked aside and said, "Don't you know? Your reward has been agreed. The emperor called me to discuss with the scholars and the heads of various departments about your award the day before yesterday afternoon. Do you know what the emperor wants to reward you this time?"

Song Nan smiled and said, "The emperor didn't say it, and I didn't ask. I didn't go to beat the sartes for the reward. Even if the emperor didn't give the reward, I have no problem."

Zhang Lun said with a serious look, "Don't be pretentious, I'll tell you first. Why did I say that Grandpa is very happy in the world, because his granddaughter finally married a prince, just like his old man's wish."

Song Nan was shocked and half opened his mouth and said, "What are you talking about?"

Zhang Lun smiled and said, "The matter has not been announced yet, and the order has not come down, and I can't say anything more, but I can congratulate you on your promotion to the Duke of Daming in advance. Grandfather, does this name sound good to you?

Song Nan didn't say anything for a long time. He didn't expect that Zhengde could add himself as a duke for this credit. The only remaining duke in the Ming Dynasty is no more than one hand. Most of the dukes added in the previous dynasty were slowly cut off in the hands of future generations. Since Hongzhi, there has not even a duke in decades. The reward shows the court's caution about the reward of the duke. And he actually ranks among the princes. In terms of title, except for the vassal king of the Zhu family, he has reached the peak.

"Stupid, don't be so obvious. You won't go crazy with joy." Zhang Lun joked, "The title of the Duke is indeed extremely honorable. You are the youngest Duke since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. You are also worthy of being proud, but don't drool with your mouth open. How shameful it is so many people here."

Song Nan quickly closed her mouth and whispered, "How could Yang Ting and they agree?"

Zhang Lun curled his lips and said, "Of course, they are opposed. Yang Tinghe's opposition is the most vigorous. He has counted the precedents of the division of the Ming Dynasty, saying that your meritorious deeds are not enough to divide the duchy of the country, and those officials of the foreign court also echoed, but this time the emperor is determined, and they have no way. In addition, I will naturally speak for you. What the emperor said in the end was quite harsh.

"What did the emperor say?" Song Nan asked with wide eyes.

"The emperor said, 'When the hands of the ravages were raging, the Wenwu of the Manchu Dynasty were helpless. If Song Nan hadn't come forward, I don't know where the Ming Dynasty would have been. If the great achievements of the country are not rewarded, who do you expect to protect the Ming Dynasty for me in the future? Do you count on these people?' With this sentence, Yang Ting and them were immediately speechless, and this is how it was settled.

Song Nan nodded slowly and returned to normal and said, "I know. I have to go back home quickly. I haven't stepped on the house yet. I'm afraid my mother will be angry."

Zhang Lun nodded and said, "Yes, yes, you go home. I also have important errands to do here. Let's drink in the spring breeze building in the evening. At that time, you will be the Duke of the country. By the way, I have prepared the plaque of your house for you. The gold characters on the red background are very elegant, as majestic as the signboard of the British government. I will order someone to send it to you later.

Song Nan said, "What are you doing? I still have something to discuss with you. Why don't you come back home with me to talk?"

Zhang Lun squeezed his eyes and said, "Isn't it your business? I was ordered to enter the palace to receive a decree to seal your forehead. When I met these people waiting for you here, I simply waited for you to come out with them. After returning home, take a shower and change into elegant clothes and wait for me to announce the order.

After Zhang Lun finished speaking, he arched his hand and went into the palace.

Song Nan didn't know what it was like in her heart. She felt a little trance and a little incredible. Many years ago, she was dying in Weizhou. At that time, she felt strange when she saw the Jinyi guards running through the streets. She also experienced the difficulties of survival of the people of the Ming Dynasty, and saw the strict levels of the forces. All kinds of faces. But in fact, I also yearn for the day when I can fly. In the past, looking at the senior officials of the Ming Dynasty, there was not a trace of envy in the bottom of my heart, which was also one of the motivations for my active efforts.

Now, he is about to become one of the top relatives of the Ming Dynasty. Somehow, after the initial joy, Song Nan was lost. If this is the standard of personal success in this era, he has done it. However, Song Nan knows in his heart that personal success has no effect on this era. The Ming Dynasty is still the Ming Dynasty, and the people's days have not become comfortable because of someone's soaring, in a sense. It is said that this kind of success is meaningless.

Song Nan is not a pretentious person. After all, in the later generation, he is highly free to think and speak, and he can diverze to the greatest extent. While paying attention to himself, he also pays attention to everything in the world. While succeeds, he also expects the peace of the world. From this perspective, Song Nan understands that all this is his It's just the starting point of my career.