Enfeoffment as Marquis
The entire government and the public were unusually calm.
Hongjia Emperor and his ministers began discussing the rewards and honors to the various generals!
It attracted almost everyone's attention!
Leng Qing, Ye Yingshan, and the others couldn't help but wander around, after all, they had both merits and demerits this time.
He hopes that some of his relatives and friends in the central government will speak well of him.
In contrast, Qin Yan kept a much lower profile.
Now he doesn't need to do anything, he just needs to wait quietly.
He will definitely be granted a title of nobility.
It all depends on what kind of marquisate they'll be granted!
The title of Marquis in the Great Li Dynasty was divided into three ranks!
The title of Third-Rank Marquis is not hereditary; the title is inherited by his descendants, with each generation decreasing the rank by one level.
The title is then passed down through three generations of hereditary succession before the ranks begin to be demoted.
The title of First-Class Marquis is hereditary and perpetual, and is established in tandem with the nation!
A true top-tier noble!
You don't seem to be in a hurry at all.
Ba Wei, hidden beneath his mask, spoke in a low, booming voice.
"There's nothing to rush. No matter what rank I attain, I, General, will have already set a record as the youngest person to be granted a marquisate since the founding of the Great Li Dynasty."
Qin Yan appeared completely unconcerned.
His strength has been increasing rapidly during this period.
[Qin Yan]
[Talent: Infinite Physique]
Strength: 6851
Speed: 696
Spirit: 5199
The power level will break through the 7,000 mark in just a few days.
Currently, I'm gaining an average of 65 strength points per day.
The strength difference between experts in the Third Realm can be at least tenfold.
The limit for the initial stage of the Third Realm is approximately 7500!
Intermediate-level strength is roughly between 7500 and 15000!
High-level strength is roughly between 15,000 and 28,000!
Peak strength is above 28000.
His pure physical strength is almost at the Third Realm Mid Stage!
Currently, the vast majority of the third strongest individuals are at the initial stage, and top-tier experts like Hong Sheng are extremely rare.
Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to jump out and rebel.
The court meeting lasted for three days.
Qin Yan and his entourage, dressed in formal court attire, arrived at the palace!
Inside the main hall!
Qin Yan has already risen to the upper-middle position on the left side; once he is granted a marquisate, he will be a top-tier noble!
His status is probably among the top five in the military general category!
Today's court assembly is for the purpose of bestowing rewards.
Among the many famous generals who were conferred titles, the vast majority were promoted, but the noble titles bestowed upon them were indeed few.
Basically, the higher the merit, the greater the reward.
Now only three people remain!
As the Command, Leng Qing also made many contributions this time.
"Dingyuan Marquis, Leng Qing, has rendered meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion, and his achievements are truly outstanding..."
Grand Eunuch Li Gonggong read out the imperial edict, and everyone frowned slightly upon hearing it.
The imperial edict praised very few achievements; it was mostly filled with official platitudes.
Leng Qing kept his head down!
"He shall be granted a fief of five hundred taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, and a set of Red-Gold Lion Armor!"
Dingyuan Marquis was a first-class marquis, and could only receive an additional fief, but this reward was rather ordinary.
"Your subject obeys the decree!"
Leng Qing felt bitter, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Hongjia Emperor merely glanced at Leng Qing, a hint of disgust rising in his heart.
"General Ye Yingshan, having quelled the rebellion and enhanced our national prestige... is hereby conferred the title of Ye Yingshan Mingjiang Marquis!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yingshan took a deep breath, his fists clenched beneath his court robes.
He was finally granted a title of nobility based on his military achievements, and his descendants all benefited from it.
At this moment, everyone looked at Qin Yan!
Even Hongjia Emperor's aged face showed a slight smile at this moment.
"It's a pity I'm already old, otherwise having such a young general would surely have expanded the territory of the Great Li Dynasty."
They'll only benefit their own descendants!
Hongjia Emperor was filled with mixed emotions. Time was merciless, and even a great ruler like himself could not withstand its ravages.
"Qin Yan, step forward to receive your investiture!"
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: General Qin Yan Divine Bow General, has rendered meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion... and is hereby granted the Qin Yan of Youshan Marquis, a hereditary title for three generations, with a fief of two thousand households!"
This reward did not surprise the court officials too much.
It's only reasonable.
However, many people still believe that Qin Yan's achievements are enough to qualify him for the rank of First-Class Marquis.
However, upon further reflection, he understood Hongjia Emperor's intention: Qin Yan was simply too young.
If the title is too high now, there will be nothing left to bestow or reward later.
Everyone also noticed that Hongjia Emperor was looking at Qin Yan with a big smile on his face.
Everyone understood; it seemed His Majesty truly favored this young general.
Compared to the other two categories, this attitude is simply impeccable.
"Your Majesty is infinitely kind!"
Qin Yan said with a look of 'delight'.
A second-class marquisate, hereditary for three generations, but considering his age and status!
Even if I achieve nothing in the future.
Qin Yan will live for at least another two or three hundred years, and by then, the wealth and influence of his Marquis's mansion will be unimaginable.
After today!
Qin Yan was the most dazzling nobleman in the Great Li Dynasty!
The Youshan Marquis Residence!
The threshold was almost worn down by the people who came to offer their congratulations.
The gifts received filled several rooms.
Qin Yan accepted all gifts without hesitation.
This action has drawn the attention of countless people!
Especially the Censorate!
Countless people wrote memorials to the emperor, condemning Qin Yan for his insatiable greed and moral failings.
Even worse!
Report Qin Yan for fratricide!
Qin Yan's past in Qinghe Town was also unearthed.
Qin Zhao's death was closely related to Qin Yan.
The crime of fratricide is no small matter.
This instantly ignited the entire imperial court, drawing the attention of countless people.
Hongjia Emperor frowned upon learning of the situation; this was no small matter.
He naturally knew about Qin Yan's situation.
But the people of the world were unaware of this.
In particular, the students of the Imperial Academy demanded that Qin Yan, such a wicked and disloyal villain, be severely punished!
Hongjia Emperor knew that Qin Yan was too dazzling.
A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind.
Some people have already been unable to resist taking action against Qin Yan, defaming his name and ruining his reputation.
"We've found out who was secretly pulling the strings!"
"We've already found several, including the Dingyuan Marquis!"
"It's that Leng Qing again. What exactly is this kid up to?" Hongjia Emperor's face darkened with anger!
"Go down!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.
"Qin Yan, you're giving me a headache."
Hongjia Emperor rubbed his forehead; this kid had certainly given him a difficult problem.
I just rewarded the other person.
We can't just revoke their title now, can we?
Soon after, an imperial edict was issued!
He condemned Qin Yan for murdering his brother, fined him three years' salary, removed him from all military posts, and sent him back to Youshan Prefecture to reflect on his actions in seclusion!
The issuance of this imperial edict caused countless people who had been secretly plotting to cheer.
Everyone was watching Qin Yan make a fool of himself.
What a newly rich and powerful figure in the imperial court! He was still slunk out of the Capital.
When it was time to leave, only Xia Chengqian, Qi Hao, and a few others came to see them off!
"Qin Yan, don't be sad."
"After a few years, when the impact of this incident has subsided, Grandfather will definitely recall you."
Xia Chengqian offered words of comfort!
Qin Yan was naturally very concerned.
He looked at everyone and said goodbye!
He left Capital with only a few dozen personal guards by his side, appearing quite forlorn.