The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 948 - 212: The Born Flatterer_2

Chapter 948: Chapter 212: The Born Flatterer_2

"Your Majesty, please lead the expedition in person!" Mo Heng also knelt on one knee.

All the ministers were shocked.

Emperor Chu Wen’s heart also fiercely trembled at the sight of Pei Qin’s solemn and profound gaze, full of integrity. He immediately felt his blood boil and stood up with high spirits. Forced to abandon the southern hunting grounds of Capital Jingcheng by the Waci People, as the sovereign of a nation he faced complete humiliation. The disgrace was unbearable! Upon hearing about the Thunder Cannon and mortar, he had already decided that he must annihilate the Waci People, not sparing a single one!

Yet annihilating the Waci People was merely an act of revenge and not enough to dispel the great resentment in his heart. Now that Pei Qin had suggested he lead the expedition in person, even though it was dangerous, with the mortar, the army, and the Imperial Guards, they were surely able to keep him safe. Most importantly, personally leading the troops to reclaim lost territories would not only bolster national pride but also the dragon’s might of him, the Emperor, who had been sneered at as ineffectual!

This was not only about revenge; it would also reinforce his imperial majesty and his power after returning to the capital. The merit of reclaiming the land would belong to the Emperor! An Emperor who fails might be hated and despised, but an Emperor who overcomes past failures and rises again will be revered by the people!

Pei Qin’s suggestion was not just scratching an itch but hitting exactly the right spot, perfectly aligning with his own desires!

After their initial shock, the other ministers, seeing Emperor Chu Wen’s excitement, realized Pei Qin’s suggestion was exactly what the Emperor wanted. However, they still voiced their opposition, prioritizing His Majesty’s safety!

Emperor Chu Wen had already made up his mind, "My decision is final! No more objections from you all!"

The ministers who had expressed opposition quickly changed their tune, "Our Emperor is mighty! With Your Majesty leading the expedition, morale will soar, and reclaiming our lands will be just a matter of time!" Pei Hansan’s suggestion was exactly in line with the Emperor’s thoughts. The Emperor had reached a point where he must vent his frustration. Their opposition was not truly against his leading the campaign; even though he was a scholarly ruler, with the Imperial Guards and the mortar, they would not let the Emperor come to harm. Their opposition was merely to show their concern for His Majesty’s safety and to let him know they were all wholeheartedly looking out for him!

Emperor Chu Wen then personally helped Pei Qin stand up, "Beloved Officer Pei! I appoint you as General Guangwei of Great Chu, to lead the troops with me and conquer the Waci People to reclaim the lands of My Great Chu!"

"Your servant... accepts the decree." Pei Qin couldn’t help but look up at Emperor Chu Wen, Could the Emperor have lost his mind? In ancient times, weren’t women forbidden from entering military camps? He knew she was a woman and yet he still appointed her to an official position!

Emperor Chu Wen noticed her glance, "Hmm?"

Pei Qin hurriedly asked with a sheepish laugh, "Your Majesty! What rank is General Guangwei?"

Remembering her previous wish to boast about having seen the Emperor in person back in her hometown, and seeing the eagerness in her eyes as she asked about the rank, Emperor Chu Wen couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "It’s Fourth-rank!"

Pei Qin quickly thanked him, "I’ve risen two ranks at once!" As she spoke, she glanced at Mo Heng, gloating!

However, Mo Heng didn’t look too pleased. To serve the Emperor is to walk with a tiger – he did not want the Emperor to target them, nor did he wish for the Emperor to become overly close during any period. Besides, the Emperor was obviously favoring Qinqin... which could be both a blessing and a curse.

Emperor Chu Wen looked at him but mistook his expression as that of a man, who was now outranked and out-merited by his own wife, and couldn’t help but laugh heartily, "The rest of you will be rewarded for your merits later!" He needed to reward a few people first, to boost morale and inspire other officers with the sense of serving the nation and loyalty to the Emperor!

Although Mo Heng had made contributions, they were minor, and after bestowing awards on An Liefeng and a few others from the Hu Qi, Mo Heng was promoted from Deputy General to General, a position still half a rank lower than a proper Fifth-rank.

The biggest honoree this time was Pei Qin.

After the awards ceremony, a crowd of ministers came forth to offer their congratulations, especially to Pei Qin, the new favorite of the Imperial Court. If not now, when was the right time to foster relations with someone who was sure to become the Emperor’s confidant?

Pei Qin was never fond of social niceties, finding such feigned smiles more painful and uglier than crying. Now that her identity had been recognized by the Emperor, yet she was still promoted, her alertness eased, and she heartily exchanged pleasantries with them.

Seeing her receptive but distant demeanor, Shen Bi knew she was clever and came over to talk with Mo Heng. He had seen Mo Heng before, when Mo accompanied Shen Songming to express his gratitude during the poisoned soy sauce case.

Mo Heng also exchanged greetings with him, "Elder Shen!"

Shen Bi’s conversation with him was also intended to inquire about Pei Qin, "I remember your wife is from the Pei family. Is Pei Hansan a relative of the Pei family?"

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