After the Ministry of War sent people to verify the head and escort the prisoners, only a week later, the eunuch with a smile on his face came to Jinjiazhuang Fort with a grace decree.

The rapid promotion of the court this time made Li Xiao, who was used to the procrastination of the Ming Dynasty, feel quite surprised. However, he immediately thought that it must have been this great victory that left a deep impression on the emperor. Only Emperor Chongzhen, who was in a very happy mood, could handle the promotion and reward matters so quickly.

In the Qianhu Official Courtyard, the fat face and wearing purple silk python uniforms, Xuanzhi, accompanied by two officials from the Ministry of War, loudly read out the imperial edict for promotion to Li Xiao, Zu Dale, Yao Wenchang and a group of military generals who were kneeling in front of the steps.

"............ This time the official army won a great victory, and Zhen destroyed the Tartars, which was rare in all the great victory. I read the report and was extremely happy. It has been checked that in this victory, Li Xiao, the troops of thousands of households from Shandong, fought bravely in battles, beheaded many people, and captured many people. I followed the emperor's order that he would reward him for his merits, and promoted Li Xiao to the commander of the third-rank Chifeng Guard, and was given a scattered general Huaiyuan, and was given a military commander. The former resident Chifeng Castle was furnished with land and was promoted to the guard. He also awarded 100 taels of gold, a brocade robe and 500 silk and satin. All the soldiers of the troops in his department were ordered to follow the advice of the officials. I hope you should not be arrogant or proud, work hard to revive, repay the emperor's kindness, protect the people, and get a successful career. I will be named in history. The martyrs of Yuanrong, and the pixels of Zhaolubu are so powerful. I am so proud!..."

The eunuch recited the eunuch with a smile and spitted everywhere. After reading it, he shouted in a low voice: "Li Xiao, quickly receive the edict and thank you."

"Li Xiao received the order and wish my emperor a long life!"

Li Xiao, who was kneeling on the ground, took the imperial edict with both hands, and smiled uncontrollably on his face.

Li Xiao was very happy. This time the reward was not only because he was promoted by himself, but also because of the elephant armor, Tian Wei, the deputy chief Duan Shiqi and others also had promotions. In addition, there were also rewards for beheadings and prisoners, totaling 6,000 taels of silver and 1,500 pieces of silk.

However, what made Li Xiao most happy was that his Chifeng Fort can now be legitimately transferred into land from a nearby county and upgraded to Chifeng Guard. According to the map issued, there are more than 600 square miles of land in Linxian County, which is incorporated into Chifeng Guard.

The emperor's generous reward was like a huge pie falling from the sky!

In this way, my space for playing in the territory of Denglai has been greatly expanded, and existing personnel and related industries can be better arranged and developed.

Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh that when he led everyone from Liaodong to Shandong, he was still very down and out. Now he has become the commander of the guards personally appointed by the court, and has become the lord of the three places with Chifeng Guard, Iron Dragon City, and the Jintang City to be built!

Listening to the eunuch's sentence reading aloud, Li Xiao seemed to be able to see the emperor who had never met before, and the smiling face he showed to himself. He suddenly felt even more passionate in his heart and could not be suppressed.

"Come here, give my father-in-law 500 taels of hard-working silver."

With a command from Li Xiao, his subordinates immediately gave him 500 taels of silver to the eunuch Xuanzhi. The eunuch Xuanzhi smiled into a flower on his face, staring at the heavy snowflakes presented by Li Xiao, but he kept pushing his mouth: "Sir, the commander, how can we do it?"

Li Xiao unquestionably sent the 500 taels of silver to the eunuch's arms: "It's really hard for my father-in-law to come to announce the imperial edict from a long way. I'll express my gratitude to Li."

"Then our family is more respectful than obedient." The eunuch smiled even more and then took the money and refused to mention it.

Li Xiao also gave them 100 taels of silver to each of them. Both of them were smiling so hard that they gave up. After ruthlessness, they laughed and accepted it.

In the subsequent imperial edict, Zu Dale was promoted to the general of the camp of Shanhaiguan, and his military position was promoted to the right governor, and he was awarded the title of guard. Zu Dale had a bright smile on his face and looked at Li Xiao with a look of gratitude and appreciation.

Although Shandong general Yao Wenchang lost 5,000 troops and delayed the relocation, he still retained his position as general without any other punishment because of the 255 Mongolian Tartar heads sent by Li Xiao.

As for other generals, Tian Weichang was promoted to Qianhu, Deputy Chief Duan Shiqi was promoted to Deputy Qianhu, Monk An was promoted to Baihu, and Wu Zhuang was promoted to Baihu. There were also many team captains, whistle chiefs, etc., and promoted to official positions such as the small flag of the Hundred Houses.

Another reinforcement general, Jin Dakui, the captain of Zu Dale, was promoted to commander, and was promoted to Qianzong, and Du Shaoru's captain Xu Mao, the captain of Du Shaoru, was promoted to deputy Qianhu, and was promoted to chief of military commander.

The Qiang General Du Shaoru who was imprisoned by Li Xiao did not repay him for his merits, so he was still the Qiang General of the Thousand Houses.

As for the Governor of Xuanda Yang Sichang, the Governor of Xuanda Chen Xinjia, the General of Xuanfu Lu Baozhong, and the Commander of Longmen Guard Du Shi, they naturally had their own rewards. However, Li Xiao from Jinjiazhuang Fort is now unable to find out for the time being.

After sending the eunuchs and officials from the Ministry of War to get back on their horses, Li Xiao changed into the military officer's uniform and appeared in front of everyone.

I saw him wearing a black gauze hat with bright green jade on his head, a big red official robe with a colorful tiger patch pattern embroidered on the front and back, a shiny strap of gold and silver on his waist, and a thick-soled official boots with ink rhinoceros leather straight seam. He looked very noble and handsome, and he looked very brave.

A gold waist card with a font size of Jifu Tiger Pan Yunhua inlaid with gold waist hanging on his waist is even more eye-catching. This waist card is made very exquisitely, with two cloud dragons on the top and two cloud tigers on the bottom. Between the dragon and tiger, there are three characters in the commander in ancient official script. The waist card has a round orifice at the end, and is penetrated by bright red silk ribbons and hung around the waist, which adds aura.

Li Xiao sighed in his heart that he was the only commander of the 22-year-old third-rank CITI.

It is estimated that soon, officials in Shandong, Xuanfu and other places will know that a brand new and bright general star of the Ming Empire was born.

A young general like Li Xiao, who was born in a country hunter, was able to rise step by step so quickly that he became the commander of the third rank designated by the emperor. I don’t know how many people would be jealous, but they could only sigh.

Chongzhen's favor to Li Xiao was not so good. According to normal procedures, the position of the commander was much more important than the command and signing the affairs and commanding the tutor. Li Xiao needed to go to Beijing and enter the court in person and pass the assessment of the Ministry of War Military Selection Qing Office to officially get the position of commander. Then he received the official seal and seal, and other items, and he officially became a local ward chief officer.

Now, Chongzhen still asked him to take up his post in Xuanfu Town, and sent an eunuch the official uniform seal and reward, which also clearly expressed his trust and closeness.

Of course, it is estimated that the chief assistant Wen Tiren also made an idea. After all, the Tartars in Xuanfu Town retreated, and the whole situation had just been settled. Li Xiao still stayed in Jinjiazhuang Fort to command, so that things would not change.

Subsequently, the subordinates who were promoted this time also changed into official uniforms, and the whole scene was full of joy.

Li Xiao saw that Tian Wei, Duan Shiqi and others had changed their official uniforms, but their expressions were normal. After all, it was a habit for them to follow Li Xiao to be promoted to the title. Monk An looked careless. He was wearing the official uniform of a hundred households with his hands and feet, and his hat was crooked, looking very funny.

Wu Zhuang, the deputy captain of the rampant team, carefully put on the official uniforms of the hundreds of households with a serious look on his face, and carefully smoothed the wrinkles. Li Xiao saw that Wu Zhuang, who was promoted from a new affiliated army to a formal general of the Ming Dynasty, seemed to have a slight flash of tears in his eyes.

"I pay homage to the commander and congratulate you on your progress."

Soon after, the subordinates waited for the passage, Tian Wei and Duan Shi were the two of them and took the lead in worshiping, while the rest of the subordinates also knelt down and worshiped him.

Li Xiao laughed and told them to get up, and everyone laughed and congratulated each other.

Afterwards, Li Xiao was in a very good mood and arranged a dinner with the logistics captain Chen Houzi, so that the families of the soldiers of the army and the people in the fort could drink together.

Zu Dale, Yao Wenchang, Jin Dakui and others also attended, and the entire Jinjiazhuang Fort was filled with joy.

Du Shaoru, who was detained by him, was also released this time. Mr. Du Qian, who followed his own subordinates, looked strange, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

However, he clearly felt that his servant captain Xu Mao, who had just been promoted to deputy Qianhu, was not as respectful as before, and he even had an indescribable indifference.

The tea is cold when people leave.

Du Shaoru suddenly hated Li Xiao even more.

Li Xiao, you have detained me for many days and let my subordinates separate from me. I have recorded this grudge today. Don’t be proud, I don’t believe it. You haven’t capsized all day! Du Shaoru was secretly ruthless in his heart.

At this time, Li Xiao didn't think much about Du Shaoru's careful thoughts. At this time, he was very happy and was drinking heavily. He did not avoid any subordinates or people who advised him to drink. He soon turned red and drunk.

Even so, Zu Dale and others were still toasting Li Xiao, as if only in this way could they express their gratitude in their hearts.

Zu Dale looked moved, and he raised his wine glass and said to Li Xiao: "If it weren't for Li Xiao, you rescued me that day, I wouldn't say that I would be the general of Shanhaiguan. I'm afraid that my life would have been ruined on the south bank of Nanhe River long ago. I have all the words of gratitude in this glass of wine. I hope Commander Li will drink this glass."

Li Xiao took the wine glass, drank it all, and suddenly laughed.

Zu Dale finished the ceremony, and the general Yao Wenchang also came to toast. He trembled with a bowl of wine that was sifted and said to Li Xiao, "Yao lost his army and horses, and committed the crime of delay. He was a person who would die. However, he did not expect that Li Xiao, you can be so generous and righteous, with the ancient ways of being kind, and helped me help me with the poor with so many Mongolian Tartar heads, and helped Yao save his life and official position, which really made the family grateful. Yao didn't say much nonsense this time, just say, from now on, if Commander Li is useful to me, Yao, even if he speaks, Yao will accept the order. Yao will do this bowl of wine first!"

Li Xiao, who was drunk, waved his hand and smiled, "You are polite General Yao Shen. You and I are both Shandong soldiers and horses, so I should support each other. Li also hopes that in Shandong in the future, you and I can work together and work together, which is a long-term solution."

Yao Wenchang naturally understood the profound meaning of Li Xiao's words. After drinking a large bowl of wine, he laughed and said, "Yao's life, life, fame and fortune are all due to Commander Li. In the future, the two families will help each other and prosper together in Shandong. It is natural. Why do you need to give instructions?"

Li Xiao also laughed loudly and drank a full glass of water and wine.

Then, Jin Dakui, Hong Meng, Xu Mao, Tian Wei, Duan Shiqi and others all came to toast, and Li Xiao all drank it happily.

It was a banquet, and Li Xiao's entire army parted with joy. Li Xiao, the focus of the banquet, was drunk as if he was so drunk. With the help of the soldiers, he staggered back to his room to rest.

Li Xiao, who was lying in a daze on the bed, suddenly felt a pair of slippery little hands, helping him gently stroke the big Yang acupoint.

Li Xiao turned his head and saw Zu Wan'er's bright smile on his face.

"You are really, why are you drinking so much? Look at your drunken look." Zu Wan'er said angrily.

Li Xiao closed his eyes and felt the refreshing and numb feeling brought by Zu Wan'er's dexterous hands. After a long time, he said lightly: "You need to be happy in life, don't let the golden cup face the moon empty. I miss me, Li Xiao, a man who is helpless and has no support. Today, I was promoted to the commander position. The joy in my heart is hard to describe. If you still have to hide it pretentiously, it is not my personality."

Zu Wan'er chuckled, and she murmured: "Li Xiao, I don't know why, but I feel a little disappointed when you have been promoted."

"Oh, why?"

"I'm afraid that once you go up to the high position, you will change your face and you will not be the only one in your heart." Zu Wan'er's voice was very low.

Li Xiao couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

Seeing Li Xiaozhi laughing, Zu Wan'er's face turned red.

"Haha, I used to be a grass man, and I was always afraid of being looked down upon by your family and worried that I would not be able to marry a good girl like Wan'er. Why is the situation going on now? Miss Wan'er is worried that I don't want you?"

"Li Xiao, don't talk nonsense, they are telling you serious things." Zu Wan'er had a cramped expression on her face.

Li Xiao stretched out his two strong hands, grabbed Zu Wan'er's small hands, and held them in his palm and kneaded them carefully.

Zu Wan'er's face was embarrassed and wanted to pull out her hand, but because of Li Xiao's strong strength, she could not pull out.

"Wan'er, don't worry, I, Li Xiao, are not the kind of person who is fickle. Since I have chosen you, no matter what honor and disgrace are in the future, I will always be with you." Li Xiao's words were warm and sincere.

Zu Wan'er blushed, and she gently leaned her head over and placed it on Li Xiao's forehead.

"Then when will you marry me?" Wan'er's voice was as light as a mosquito.

"When Chifeng Guard, Iron Dragon City, and this Jintang City are all on the right track and there are no more things to get involved, I will officially propose marriage to your parents and marry you in a grand manner!"

Li Xiao said this sentence with a serious expression, and then gave Zu Wan'er a warm smile.

Zu Wan'er's face turned red like a ripe apple. She let out a whimper, pulled her hand from Li Xiao's hand, lowered her head and quickly left.

Li Xiao sat up and listened to the autumn wind blowing in from outside the window. When he looked up, he saw the moonlight melting, but it looked like a gentle smiling face.

The bright moonlight covered Li Xiao's thoughtful face.

Zu Dale, Yao Wenchang and others will lead their troops back tomorrow. So, without these people disturbing each other, it should start to build their own Jintang City.

In his own plan, this Jintang City, converted from Jinjiazhuang Fort, will become an important military stronghold for Li Xiaojun on Xuanfu North Road, and will also be an extremely important production and trade city.
Chapter completed!