novelhk Chapter 422: Creation of the Divine Army Camp
Chapter 422: Creation of the Divine Army Camp
Thinking of this, the emperor couldn't help but feel a little distressed. This child, just like his own son Ajing, had to shoulder burdens that he shouldn't have borne so early in his life.
But they were all good kids, they all persevered, and they all did incredibly well.
The emperor felt distressed when he thought of this, and patted him on the shoulder and said, "You have worked hard these years, and you have done a great job! You have not disgraced your father's teachings to you, and you have done better than your father."
When Duan Shuhuan heard this, his voice choked and tears welled up in his eyes.
But he kept it to himself, biting his lips hard to prevent it from leaking out.
After finally calming down a bit, he asked slowly, "Your Majesty, do you know my father?"
"Of course I know. If there hadn't been that accident that year, your father would have been promoted to county governor next year." The emperor said affirmatively.
Duan Shuhuan's tears finally couldn't be stopped from flowing.
Then he realized that he was in front of His Majesty, and he knelt down to apologize.
The emperor stopped him and said, "Good boy, you have done very well. Your father in heaven will be pleased with you.
You made a crucial contribution to the surrender of the grassland.
If it weren't for the Heavenly Fire you developed, the Iron Stone Tribe wouldn't have agreed to the merger so easily.
Without the support of heavenly fire, the people of the grassland tribes controlled by the rebel army would not have the courage to escape from the sea of suffering.
If there had been no heavenly fire, the unification and submission of the grassland would have taken more effort.
You have made great contributions!
If there is anything you want, I will give it to you."
Duan Shuhuan was filled with gratitude, as if all his hard work had been seen and recognized by his elders.
Even the grievances and hidden resentment accumulated in my heart were cleared away in an instant.
Looking at the amiable emperor, he really wanted to cry without hesitation.
But he had enough sense to know that he couldn't.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I did this out of my selfish desire to avenge my father. I do not want any reward.
Moreover, the reason why I was able to develop gunpowder was also thanks to the teachings of the Gu family. If Your Majesty wants to reward me, you can give it to the Gu family." Duan Shuhuan said.
"Shuhuan, don't refuse the reward His Majesty bestows upon you.
Even if I, Gu Jia, can teach you, you still have to be willing to delve into it and risk your life to verify it before you can succeed.
This is the result of your own efforts. You deserve the reward from His Majesty." Gu Dahai said hurriedly.
The emperor smiled and nodded, "I will not miss out on the Gu family's reward, and I will not miss out on your reward."
Duan Shuhuan hesitated for a moment, then said: "I am willing to continue to research more advanced weapons for Daxia, so that I can use them to kill the rebels in the future and avenge my father.
If Your Majesty must reward me, then I would like to make a bold request.
I hope that if I have the chance, I can kill the people who are causing trouble in Weng County."
The emperor also heard about this from Song Renjing, and learned that among the people who destroyed Weng County, there were still people alive, and the leader was a military advisor.
He understood Duan Shuhuan's feelings and nodded, saying, "Okay, I agree to your request! If we catch the military advisor of the rebel army, you will be the first one to deal with it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Duan Shuhuan said with tears in his eyes, "I have nothing more to ask for.
I will do my best to develop more advanced weapons for Daxia!"
I thought of the advanced weapons I saw in the documentary, and what a great man said in the Unknown Dynasty: "If you fall behind, you will be beaten!"
He will definitely work hard to study, hoping to develop as many powerful weapons as possible during his lifetime.
If we cannot develop it, we should leave as much information and research directions as possible for future generations.
Let their Great Xia continue to be strong.
The emperor was even happier when he heard Duan Shuhuan's words. It seemed that this kid was not only good at making gunpowder, but could also make more advanced weapons.
Although he had never seen it, he knew the power of gunpowder through his grandson's description and the effect of the painting.
Moreover, the country with a population of over 100 million described by his grandson also made him yearn for it.
With such a powerful weapon, perhaps his Great Xia could also imagine the scene of a unified world.
The emperor happily issued another decree, "Come here, draft the decree!
Pass on my decree, the court will secretly form the Divine Soldiers Camp from now on.
Duan Shuhuan is the battalion commander of the Divine Soldiers Battalion, in charge of the development and research of all new weapons. All units must cooperate with the Divine Soldiers Battalion unconditionally.
All expenses of the imperial court are given priority to the Divine Soldiers Camp.
If there is something wrong with the Divine Army Camp, you can report it directly to me. It is not under the control of the six ministries.
Reward the commander of the Divine Soldiers Battalion, Duan Shuhuan, with a house, a thousand acres of grain fields, and jewelry..."
Following a series of rewards from His Majesty, Duan Shuhuan was officially appointed as the commander of the Divine Soldiers Battalion.
Furthermore, His Majesty has stipulated that when the new weapons are completed, additional rewards will be given.
Everyone looked at Duan Shuhuan who received the reward from His Majesty, and thought of his efforts for gunpowder over the past few years.
Everybody was happy for him.
"I thank Your Majesty for your trust. I will definitely develop new weapons and produce a batch as soon as possible for wartime needs!" Duan Shuhuan said while kneeling.
His tone was firm, and his voice was full of joy and excitement, as if he had found the young man who was full of vigor and vitality again.
"Okay, I believe you!"
Next, the emperor sent someone to pass on his order, "Pass on my secret order, order the generals in the army to select a group of outstanding soldiers within a month and secretly send them to the capital to join the Divine Soldiers Camp. This matter must not be publicized, and those who disobey my order will be executed!"
"Yes!" He followed and arranged to convey the order.
The emperor then said to Song Renjing: "Ah Jing, you have brought some people from the valley, and you are more familiar with them, so you will be in charge of the arrangements. I will issue an order, and all departments will cooperate, and they will be handed over to you for assignment."
"Yes, Grandfather Emperor!" Song Renjing responded hurriedly. He was grateful in his heart, knowing that this was Grandfather asking him to arrange his own manpower in various departments.
The situation in the capital city on this day was bound to change dramatically.
When the ministers received the news, they all went from being shocked at first to being numb.
All officials knew the good news, which was that the imperial court had awarded a grassland king.
But the throne was obtained by exchanging the entire grassland, so everyone thought it was nothing and that it was what he deserved.
Moreover, the grassland is a bitter and cold place, and it is even more difficult to manage the "barbarians" who have just joined. Even if you are given the title of king, few people are willing to go there.
But then, within one day, the emperor actually conferred titles on one Duke and another Prince of Zhenbei!
The King of Zhenbei had nothing to say, after all, that place was originally the fief of the King of Yue.
Although the place is vast, it has experienced the bloodbath of the rebellious army. Even with the court's relocation policy, it is unlikely to be much better.