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Li Yuanqing had just returned to his residence and changed his clothes when he was greeted by lights outside the door. After a moment, the familiar voice of the leading eunuch sounded outside the door, "General Li, are you up?"

Li Yuanqing waited for a few seconds and pretended to get up from the bed, "Father-in-law, please wait a moment. I will be up soon."

Deliberately pretending to be getting dressed, a few minutes later, Li Yuanqing opened the door and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, I'm sorry you came here so early."

As he spoke, a 50-tael banknote was thrust into his hand again.

The leading eunuch was overjoyed and said, "General Li, what's so hard about this? Let's hurry up. The morning service is about to begin."

Li Yuanqing did not dare to neglect, he simply washed up, adjusted his official robes, followed the leading eunuch, and hurried towards the main hall where the morning court was held.

The rain still hasn't stopped, and it's pouring down, which makes people feel a little irritable.

Tonight, Li Yuanqing's workload was really too much, and his steps were a little sloppy. Fortunately, he was young and strong, in his prime, so he could still hold on.

More than half an hour later, Li Yuanqing arrived outside the main hall. At this time, many officials in red official robes began to walk towards the main hall one after another, and the court was about to begin.

The leading eunuch handed the umbrella to Li Yuanqing and whispered: "General Li, please wait here for a while while Zajia goes to get you some breakfast."

Li Yuanqing glanced at him gratefully, "Thank you, father-in-law."

Although Li Yuanqing is already a world-famous general, at this time, he is only a staff general and the title of chief military officer has not yet been implemented.

According to the Ming Dynasty's practice, the noble man is noble but the military man is humble. Even if he is the chief military officer, there is no rest room for him here.

The lounge next to the main hall is difficult for ordinary civil servants to enjoy. It is a place prepared for senior officials.

At this time, Li Yuanqing was not qualified to participate in the court meeting and could not enter the main hall directly. He could only wait in the rain outside the hall.

Fortunately, Li Yuanqing was doing well in the palace. He had an umbrella and it was summer, so it was no big deal.

Waves of officials entered the hall.

At this time, a familiar figure appeared in front of Li Yuanqing, it was Chen Zhong.

Like Li Yuanqing, he also wants to be rewarded in today's great dynasty.

Chen Zhong was also extremely happy to see Li Yuanqing and hurriedly asked: "Yuan Qing, when did you come here?"

Li Yuanqing had calmed down and said with a smile: "Brother, I just arrived. How are you doing here?"

Chen Zhong chuckled and said, "Eunuch Wei has already sent a message to me. Vice-General Guanglu Island is subordinate to your Changsheng Island Commander-in-Chief."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be overjoyed and laughed softly: "Brother, this is really great."

Chen Zhong also laughed in a low voice: "Yuan Qing, congratulations to you! Hahaha! Liaonan is finally under the control of our brothers."

There were officials walking in one after another around him. Li Yuanqing hurriedly signaled Chen Zhong with his eyes not to talk any more and to talk about anything when he got back.

Chen Zhong naturally understood. The two of them held umbrellas and stood in the rain, watching the officials go to court.

As the bell rang, the dynasty in the hall officially began.

At this time, the leading little eunuch ran over quickly with two cages of steamed buns and whispered: "General Li, the imperial kitchen is very busy today, and the Za family can't get anything better. These are the only ones, don't dislike it."

As he spoke, he did another magic trick and took out a bamboo water cup from his arms.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly said: "My father-in-law's benevolence and righteousness, as well as his humiliating position, will be engraved in my heart. I haven't yet asked my father-in-law about his surname."

The leading eunuch chuckled and said, "General Li, the name of the miscellaneous family is not worth mentioning. Lu Nian, the eunuch in the royal study room."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Eunuch Lu, I remember your humble position."

Eunuch Lu laughed and said, "General Li, I won't disturb you two anymore. I'll take my leave now."

With that said, he hurriedly left.

Chen Zhong couldn't help but admire him, "Yuan Qing, you are really, hey, my brother is convinced."

No wonder Li Yuanqing was promoted to general, but he could only be promoted to deputy general.

Soon, it was getting brighter, the rain gradually stopped, and the sun peeked out from the east.

But more than an hour passed, and Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong still received no news of their appearance.

Chen Zhong was a little impatient with the waiting, and whispered: "Yuan Qing, what's going on? Why isn't it our turn yet?"

Li Yuanqing was also a little anxious and hurriedly whispered: "Brother, don't panic. It should be over soon."

After finally looking forward to such a great dynasty, the quarrels between the eunuchs and Donglin must be inevitable, so Li Yuanqing had to be patient.

Fortunately, the two of them ate and drank some water, so they were able to hold on.

After waiting for about half an hour, it was almost 8 o'clock in the morning. Finally, a eunuch came to deliver the message, 'Your Majesty announces that Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong are here to attend.'

The two of them did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly followed the eunuch and ran towards the main hall.

With the experience of the last reward, both Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong understood the rules of the audience. They kowtowed at the door first, walked a few steps, kowtowed again, and then were led to the center of the hall, where they knelt down in a polite manner.

On the ground, waiting for the reward.

Soon, a eunuch began to sing and read. After a long list of nonsense, the eunuch sang: "Li Yuanqing, the general of Dongjiang in Liaodong and the capital of Changsheng Island, has made great achievements in fending off the enemy. He was promoted to the chief military officer of Changsheng Island. His son is hereditary to thousands of households in Changsheng Island and is temperate."

The war in southern Liaoning!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Li Yuanqing hurriedly kowtowed to thank him, but suddenly found that beside the little emperor Tianqi, Queen Zhang, wearing a colorful golden phoenix crown and a graceful golden palace dress, was looking at him with a smile.

Although the distance was far away, Li Yuanqing could still see that Empress Zhang's complexion had improved a lot today. Even though she had worked hard all night last night, she was still very energetic.

Damn it.

Li Yuanqing spat hard in his heart, women really still need to be watered and nourished.

Next to him, Eunuch Lu was so frightened that he never thought that the famous Li Yuanqing would be in a daze over the reward from the imperial court. He quickly reminded in a low voice: "General Li, please thank me!"

Only then did Li Yuanqing come to his senses and kowtow again to thank him.

After completing the process, the little emperor Tianqi smiled and said: "General Li, I am waiting for you to make new achievements!"

The little emperor Tianqi was not loud, but the design of the hall was very good, and the sound reached Li Yuanqing's ears clearly.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly kowtowed and said: "Serve the emperor and expand the territory for the Ming Dynasty. If you hold such a humble position, you will be ruined. Even if you die, you will not give up!"

The little emperor Tianqi seemed to be in a good mood, and smiled and encouraged Li Yuanqing a few words. Eunuch Lu quickly motioned for Li Yuanqing to step aside.

Next came Chen Zhong's reward, which was similar to Li Yuanqing's. He was promoted to deputy general of Guanglu Island, and his son, Guanglu Island's hereditary deputy Qianhu, was under the rule of Changsheng Island under Li Yuanqing.

After the merit rewards were awarded, there was no room for Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong to talk. The two hurriedly kowtowed to the little emperor Tianqi to express their gratitude, and under the guidance of Eunuch Lu, they exited the palace.

"General Li, General Chen, congratulations, congratulations!" Eunuch Lu hurriedly congratulated the two of them.

Li Yuanqing handed him a few more banknotes and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, I still have to trouble you, father-in-law, with these official uniforms and seals!"

Although Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong were promoted, they still had to go to the Ministry of War to go through the process and make backup plans. How could Li Yuanqing let Eunuch Lu go?

Chen Zhong was already familiar with this process and hurriedly said respectfully: "It's all a matter of trouble to Eunuch Lu!"

Eunuch Lu was very satisfied with the attitude of the two men and said with a smile: "The two generals are very polite. I will take you to the Ministry of War now."

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With the guidance of Eunuch Lu, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong quickly completed the process at the Ministry of War and received official uniform seals. At the same time, their rewards were also expedited by 800 miles and spread throughout the world!

Eunuch Lu still had business in the palace, so he left quickly.

Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong returned directly to Wuyu Pavilion.

When he came to the backyard and put on a brand new first-grade red military attaché robe, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but feel high-spirited, and the fatigue from last night was gone.

Chen Zhong also put on the robe of a deputy general, looking very heroic.

When the two met each other, they couldn't help laughing.

Chen Zhong said excitedly: "Yuan Qing, after enduring for so long, we brothers have finally come out on top!"

Li Yuanqing also laughed, "Brother, don't worry! Our good days have just begun!"

At this time, Yang Jiao's mother also got the news and hurried over. She saluted Chen Zhong with a smile and whispered a few words to Li Yuanqing in a low voice.

Li Yuanqing was stunned and couldn't help but laugh: "I almost forgot about this important event. It just so happens that my eldest brother is also here, let's go together."

Chen Zhong was still a little confused and asked hurriedly: "Yuan Qing, what happened?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Brother, you will know later."

Li Yuanqing himself had abundant resources, so he naturally couldn't treat Chen Zhong badly. He whispered a few words to Yang Jiao's mother and asked her to pick two upright officials for Chen Zhong.

How can you get promoted and make a fortune without the help of beautiful women?

Soon, both of them changed their clothes and went directly to a hall in the front yard of Wuyu Pavilion.

At this time, the hall was already overcrowded.

Yang Jiao's mother hurriedly explained: "Yuan Qing, we originally expected 500 people. But today I'm afraid there will be no less than 800 people."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Having more people is a good thing."

He has noticed that there are fifty or sixty turtle slaves guarding outside the door. On both sides, there are dozens of his soldiers, led by Niu Gensheng. If an unexpected situation does occur, they can be dispatched as quickly as possible in the shortest possible time.

Take control of the situation.
To be continued...