readytorunbook Chapter 445 Missing My Son
Chapter 445 Missing My Son
Shangguan Tang led the Flame Army into the capital, where he was welcomed by countless people. Knowing that everything was safe at the border and that the enemy country was also affected by the ice and snow, everyone in the capital was happy and relieved.
As soon as he entered the city, Emperor Yuanwu sent someone to invite Shangguan Tang into the palace.
In the hall, civil and military officials gathered together. Shangguan Tang, wearing red armor, walked step by step to the center and saluted.
"Your concubine Shangguan Tang pays respect to His Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
"Princess Pingshan, please stand up." Emperor Yuanwu said.
Shangguan Tang did not stand up, but lowered her head and said: "Your Majesty, I entered Yulong Pass without your permission, and took the Flame Army into the capital without your permission. This is a serious crime. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"
"Princess Pingshan saved the people from danger and stood up in the face of natural disasters. What crime have you committed?" Emperor Yuanwu looked at her gently, "Not only are you innocent, you have also made great contributions. You are a meritorious official of the country. Your merits outweigh your faults. I forgive you. Get up!"
Shangguan Tang then stood up.
"Raise your head and let me take a good look."
Shangguan Tang raised her head, revealing her weather-beaten face.
Emperor Yuanwu's eyes moved slightly. He remembered that although Shangguan Tang was not a stunning beauty, she was also pretty and her face was as white and tender as snow. But the Shangguan Tang standing in front of him now had bloodshot face, dry and flaky skin, and cracked lips. The powder on her face could not hide her haggardness at all.
Such a beautiful woman, in order to save the people, ran around in the snow and ice for months, and ended up in this state.
Everyone present was touched by what they saw.
This is Princess Pingshan, the wife of King Pingshan.
"Princess Pingshan, thank you for your hard work. I thank you on behalf of the people of the world!"
Emperor Yuanwu stood up and thanked Shangguan Tang.
Crown Prince Gongsun Tianhua also stood up to express his gratitude to Shangguan Tang: "I would also like to thank Princess Pingshan on behalf of the people of the world!"
"Thank you, Princess Pingshan!" All the officials also expressed their gratitude to Shangguan Tang.
"Your Majesty, Prince, you can't do this. I can't bear it." Shangguan Tang looked terrified.
The king of a country thanked her in front of all the officials. This was a very generous thank you.
Emperor Yuanwu said: "You deserve my gratitude."
This snow disaster is unprecedented in history. If it weren't for the crops grown by Shangguan Tang and if it weren't for Shangguan Tang's help, people all over the country would have been frozen to death in the ice and snow.
"I will not only thank you verbally, but also reward you."
Shangguan Tang said quickly, "Your Majesty, there is no need for rewards. As the Princess of Pingshan, I have to help the country when it is in danger. It is also because of my ability that I can help the people. If I don't have the ability, I can't help even if I want to. If Your Majesty really wants to reward me, why not give me some gold, silver and jewelry? I especially like these things."
Emperor Yuanwu smiled when he heard this and said, "Okay, kid, I'll give you whatever you want."
Shangguan Tang added: "Your Majesty, the five thousand Flame Army soldiers who followed me back have devoted their lives to the country. Along the way, they suffered a lot to protect me."
"The Flame Army has made great contributions and deserves a reward!"
After giving out the rewards, Emperor Yuanwu praised Shangguan Tang and the Flame Army again.
Emperor Yuanwu continued, "Princess Pingshan, before you return to the capital, news has also been sent from Yunling Pass that Shangguan Peng and Wei Chi have won a great victory in Fusang, rescued all the people of the Yuan Dynasty, and survived the snowstorm safely."
"The prefectures near Yunling Pass have sufficient food. When the disaster struck, the cities desperately sent a lot of food to Yunling Pass, especially Tian'an Prefecture. They not only sent food, but also a lot of sleds and craftsmen. Princess Pingshan, I already know that you have contributed to this."
"When the snowstorm came, you made timely arrangements, allowing the people of Tian'an Prefecture to actively fight the snowstorm and provide disaster relief. The whole city worked together to overcome the difficulties, and you also helped other prefectures. You have made an invaluable contribution!"
"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. These are what I should do for your princess." Shangguan Tang remained humble and calm.
Emperor Yuanwu was extremely pleased: "You are truly as capable as any man, the most extraordinary woman in the Yuan Dynasty! Who says women are inferior to men? You are more capable than men."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the ministers echoed them and praised Shangguan Tang.
Emperor Wu of Yuan was very satisfied with this scene. He wanted the people of the whole country to see the good of Shangguan Tang. Shangguan Tang had paid so much for the Yuan Dynasty and made so many contributions behind the scenes. Her contributions should not be buried.
Shangguan Tang felt a little embarrassed by the praise.
After the ministers quieted down, Emperor Yuanwu talked about post-disaster reconstruction again, and he stated all the opinions raised by Shangguan Tang.
After discussing the reconstruction, Emperor Yuanwu appointed three more groups of people to deliver supplies to Jiangcheng, Yunling Pass and Yulong Pass.
After the court was dismissed, Emperor Yuanwu called the prime minister, the six ministers, the grand tutor, the crown prince and Shangguan Tang into the imperial study.
Shangguan Tang brought the sacred jar into the imperial study.
"Is this the sacred jar?" Emperor Yuanwu looked at the sacred jar curiously.
The matter of the sacred jar should not be known to too many people, so he did not mention it in the court. In the entire capital, only Shangguan Zhenhua, the prime minister and other important ministers knew about it.
Shangguan Tang let Emperor Yuanwu witness with his own eyes the power of the magic jar. It first produced things, and then put things in. Seeing the magic jar produce things and then take things away, Emperor Yuanwu and his entourage were stunned and amazed.
There are such magical things in this world.
Gongsun Tianhua stroked the sacred jar, looking thankful: "Fortunately, this sacred object belongs to our Yuan Dynasty. If it fell into other countries, it would not be a good thing for us."
It would be fine if it fell on Xuanyue and Penglai, but if it fell on Beiyi and Fuso, those two countries would probably become more arrogant and more difficult to deal with!
The prime minister said excitedly: "With this magical item, we don't need to work so hard to escort food and fodder during the war."
When two armies go to war, food and fodder must go first. Without food and fodder, no matter how powerful the army is, it will be useless.
Emperor Yuanwu nodded and said, "The sacred jar can not only be used to transport grain, but also serve as the national treasury. Wherever there is a need for grain and disaster relief silver, the sacred jar can be sent there. We only need to send people to guard the sacred jar well."
The Master said, "It must be well guarded, otherwise it will be easily stolen."
Shangguan Tang stood aside and listened quietly to their discussion.
She really wanted to say that the sacred jar could not be stolen. Half a month ago, she suddenly had a spiritual connection with the sacred jar. No matter where the sacred jar was, she could sense it and find its exact location.
The sacred jar was left in the palace.
Shangguan Tang returned to the Pingshan Palace. Everything was fine in the palace. Luo Shun was most concerned about the situation of Nangong Jingxuan and Nangong Yunting when he saw her return safely.
Shangguan Tang said to him, "The prince is doing well in Yulong Pass. As for Yun Ting, I don't know how he is now."
She also missed her son very much.
But now is not the time to go back to Qingquan Village, as post-disaster reconstruction will take some time.