The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

That damn Prince of Nan'an, he's really screwed us over!

Fortunately, the war in the Northwest is almost over!

Even if there are any further disputes, the scale of the battle is unlikely to be too large.

Under such circumstances, Jia Huan naturally had no need to stay here any longer.

Before he could even resort to any means to get the emperor to recall him, the imperial decree had already arrived, as if they had worked together in perfect unison.

I imagine the current emperor is having a headache right now, isn't he?

As mentioned earlier, the reason why the Prince of Nan'an dared to launch a desperate military campaign against a neighboring country was because he had secretly received permission and encouragement from the Emperor. This matter could not be kept secret from those who were interested.

Otherwise, why would the Prince of Nan'an, who was perfectly content being a local tyrant, bother to lead his troops to invade a neighboring country?

Isn't it because the current emperor wants to make achievements in martial arts that this happened?

No one could have predicted that the Prince of Nan'an would be such a useless person.

In one fell swoop, the Nan'an Prince's Mansion's century-long accumulation and reputation were completely ruined!

Now, it's the current generation's turn to be extremely troubled.

The Prince of Nan'an must be saved, and he must be saved as soon as possible!

In addition, how to bring the Southwest, which had been controlled by the Prince of Nan'an for a hundred years, under the rule of the imperial court was also a rather troublesome matter.

To put it simply, very few normal officials would be willing to go to the southwestern border region to serve as officials.

If an official was transferred there, it meant he had completely lost his career and was directly exiled.

Furthermore, troops should be dispatched to the southwestern border region as soon as possible to provide support and stabilize the situation there!

If a small country like Qianxiang were to invade our territory and act recklessly, it would be a blatant slap in the face, the kind of humiliation that would be etched into the annals of history.

Such a possibility is simply unacceptable to people today who always cherish their reputation.

The Great Qian Dynasty was still at its peak, yet a small border state directly invaded its territory. This was an extremely rare and embarrassing incident in the entire history of China.

To avoid the most awkward and embarrassing situation, they can't care about anything else these days.

Immediately, Jia Cong, who was temporarily stationed in Nanyang, and his three thousand men were ordered to rush to the southwestern border to provide support, determined to intercept the forces of Qianxiang Kingdom outside the country's borders.

At this time, Jia Huan had just led his less than 10,000 infantry and cavalry, who had made great contributions, to break camp and head to the capital. They didn't even have time to see each other again.

When Jia Huan heard the news, he didn't say much.

He immediately wrote a letter and had his trusted subordinate deliver it to Jia Cong.

The letter was very simple!

Tell Jia Cong to focus on his own safety, and not to worry too much about the mission!

If you encounter a problem that cannot be solved in a short period of time, then don't touch it lightly.

As for the army of Qianxiang Kingdom, if we can defeat them, we will fight them; if we can't, we will first gather some of the defeated troops under the command of the Prince of Nan'an and occupy a few cities.

Once things are settled in the capital, Jia Huan will immediately head to the southwest to handle the follow-up matters.

During this period, it is essential to ensure that you have sufficient troops at your disposal, and it would be best to control a territory and occupy several cities, which may prove very useful later!

Chapter 345 Low-key Conferment of a Nobility (Please Subscribe)

The nearly 50,000 troops of the Beijing garrison, which were sent to reinforce the northwestern border, returned to Beijing in a grand procession.

Even though the sudden changes in the southwest have caught them off guard and left them somewhat overwhelmed, they still sent cabinet leaders out of the city to welcome them, showing considerable importance to the situation.

As a military officer of the Beijing garrison who had made great contributions, Jia Huan naturally received extremely high honors.

Those who didn't know better would think he was the top general of the Beijing garrison sent to reinforce the border.

That's how it is, even if we judge it by military achievements!

For the cabinet leaders who came out of the city to greet him to pull such a stunt seemed rather ill-intentioned.

Indeed, the officialdom is full of traps!

Noticing the displeasure of his colleagues, Jia Huan didn't take it to heart.

I reckon he'll leave the Beijing garrison after a while!

Once there's no direct conflict of interest, no commander in the Beijing garrison will be foolish enough to go against him.

To put it bluntly, within the military, strength still reigns supreme!

Once you're on the battlefield, the enemy won't care about your identity or how noble and glamorous your background is; if you're not strong enough, you'll suffer a great loss.

Seeing that another major problem had arisen in the southwest, no one knew whether they would be sent to provide support.

If it weren't for the help of an excellent colleague like Jia Huan, I wouldn't even dare to speak too loudly!

There's no way around it; when you're really on the battlefield, you have to show your true skills. Nobody's joking around with you.

The grand welcoming ceremony ended quickly, and Jia Huan was immediately summoned to the palace for a talk.

This was to be expected, and the Beijing garrison colleagues had nothing to say except for envy and jealousy.

Jia Huan's track record speaks for itself; who can blame him when this kid is truly exceptional?

It's not like the other generals in the Beijing garrison haven't been given opportunities, but unfortunately they haven't been able to seize them.

When Jia Huan arrived at the Daming Palace, where the daily affairs were handled, with the imperial envoy, he was immediately given a big surprise.

He was granted the title of Third-Class Viscount for his meritorious service!

If Jia Huan hadn't failed to achieve his goal in one battle, he could have been directly ennobled as a count or even a marquis based on his military achievements.

Of course, for Jia Huan, the title of third-class serf was barely acceptable.

In fact, the title of Third-Class Viscount was already equivalent to that of Lord She and Jia Rong, who at that time held the title of First-Class General, and was considered quite generous.

After all, by the middle of the dynasty, the granting of titles was a very cautious affair!

You'll understand just how stingy the Ming Dynasty was with bestowing titles upon its members.

The Qianlong Emperor was not as stingy as the Ming Dynasty, but at this time, he was still quite cautious about bestowing titles.

There's no other reason than that the conferment of a noble title signifies the rise of a new power.

Moreover, these are forces that have received royal certification, and may very well be the originators of a centuries-old or even millennia-old family. The court and the royal family will also help them grow and expand rapidly by sharing power and resources.

That requires offering real benefits, something not every emperor would be willing to do.

After all, by the middle of the dynasty, the power of the imperial court and local governments had been completely divided up.

The rise of a new power requires it to grow by taking a cut from the established powers.

It was only because of Jia Huan's background and his undeniable military achievements in the Northwest that he could obtain the title of Third-Class Viscount.

The title of nobility has been given out, and naturally, all other things such as mansions, wealth, estates, and servants are provided without any omissions.

Clearly, the current government intends to win over Jia Huan, this very capable young general!

Otherwise, wouldn't it be more effective to read the imperial edict of conferring the title directly at the welcoming ceremony outside the city?

That's what you call being incredibly glamorous and showing off your divine power in front of everyone!

Wasn't it just to give Jia Huan a surprise and win his favor that they quietly bestowed a reward upon him in the palace?

I reckon the Emperor must have investigated Jia Huan's behavior before doing this, which is why this happened.

In fact, Jia Huan was not only not dissatisfied, but quite satisfied with the current approach; even his attitude was no longer so formulaic.

Jia Huan wasn't particularly enthusiastic about showing off!

They're already big shots, they don't need such embellishments!

Could it be that at this time, there was still anyone in the Beijing garrison who questioned his military achievements and command abilities?

If such a person truly existed, Jia Huan wouldn't even need to personally intervene; his colleagues in the Beijing garrison would teach him a lesson about how to behave and that there are certain things that cannot be touched.

If you're really capable, go to the battlefield and earn real military achievements. What kind of skill is it to just talk the talk?

They were very kind to Jia Huan, even arranging a stool for him to sit down.

Jia Huan didn't stand on ceremony, clearly intending to have a long talk; he was well aware of the situation.

Sure enough, after all the tea and snacks were served, the Emperor dismissed the other palace servants, leaving only Dai Quan to attend to him, before inquiring about Jia Huan's specific battle situation on the northwestern frontier.

Jia Huan didn't mince words or hide anything; he simply recounted the entire situation in detail.

He explained his role in the situation in a straightforward and descriptive manner, without exaggeration or humility. As for how the listener reacts, that's their business.

Finally, he concluded, "It's a bit of a pity that the remaining nearly 40,000 cavalrymen of the northern nomads escaped!"

"If we can annihilate them, the northwestern border will be secure for at least the next twenty years!"

He nodded subconsciously, a look of regret appearing on his face.

He naturally had more in mind. If he could annihilate 100,000 enemy troops from beyond the Great Wall in one fell swoop, such a glorious achievement would be rare in any dynasty throughout history, and would greatly enhance the emperor's reputation after his death.

Unfortunately, those guys in the Northwest Border Army weren't up to par!

Of course, the main force of the Northwest Frontier Army also contributed their efforts and shed blood, so it's not appropriate to say much about it now.

After listening to Jia Huan's detailed explanation, I feel that dealing with the nomadic cavalry beyond the Great Wall is not so difficult after all!