If it weren't for Luo Fengtang's special status and if someone else had such a great reputation in the military, the emperor would definitely be suspicious of him.

Often the wiser the emperor, the more suspicious he will be.

Because a wise emperor knows that the two most important things for the emperor's position are money bags and gun barrels.

Military power is a top priority and cannot be neglected.

And if a general has military power that exceeds the limit, that is the way to die.

Normally, these rumors are nothing. After the victory in the battle of Sixiang City, Luo Fengtang's prestige in the army has increased to a higher level. The rumors coming now will almost certainly attract the attention of the emperor.

Of course, those who released the rumors did not know the underlying reasons why Luo Fengtang was able to take control of the military, so their rumors were doomed to fail.

Seeing Qi Xingyun's expression changing, Wang Yun lowered his head and was afraid to speak.

"Wang Yun, I have drawn up a decree to favor General Luo and reward him with five thousand taels of gold."

Qi Xingyun is a special reward, not in the amount, but in the emperor's attitude.

Of course, the emperor's one-time reward of five thousand taels of gold was also an extremely rare gift.

"Originally, I thought about giving rewards to his two younger sons, but the two boys are too young and don't even have official names yet. Let's wait and see in a few years."

The corners of Qi Xingyun's lips raised, revealing a smile.

Wang Yun understood Qi Xingyun's true intentions and he breathed a sigh of relief.

This is exactly what he wanted to see.

As the boss of Dongchang, he himself is also very capable.

Now that Daqi is suffering from internal and external troubles, General Luo is indispensable.

General Luo is very loyal to the court and cannot be slandered by villains.

Of course, on the other hand, the money from shares in Yang's Trading Company is also very fragrant.

He himself is old and doesn't care much about money, but he still has family members in the Wang family, who even gave him an adopted son. If someone inherits the incense, he will save more money for his descendants.

"Rumors from outside..." Wang Yun said.

"Check, find out the source. This is not a coincidence. Someone must have deliberately spread the rumor."

A hint of chill flashed in Qi Xingyun's eyes.

"Your Majesty, this old slave will let the people from Dongchang investigate."

Wang Yun said.

"Send someone again and ask Mr. Zhang Ge to come to Yangxin Hall."

Qi Xingyun gave another order.

After hearing the order, Wang Yun hurriedly left. After leaving the palace, he found a capable man and after making some arrangements, he returned to Qi Xingyun in the palace.

In his opinion, the most important thing is to protect Qi Xingyun's safety and be ready to serve the emperor at any time. Other matters basically do not require his personal intervention.

After waiting for a while, Zhang Tingyu hurried back from outside.

After a brief greeting, Qi Xingyun asked the eunuch to bring Zhang Tingyu a stool.

"Your Majesty, I wonder what the important matter is for summoning the minister?" Zhang Tingyu asked slowly after sitting down.

"I plan to conquer the south and conquer Bozhou."

Qi Xingyun got straight to the point.

Bozhou has not raised its flag on the surface, but in fact, this time they sent tens of thousands of troops to form a coalition with the Beili Army and the Mongolian Army to attack Sixiang City. This is already an act of rebellion.

"The money and food are not enough." Zhang Tingyu sighed.

"The last national debt has already left the national treasury heavily in debt."

"Your Majesty, I don't want to conquer the south, so can't this matter be postponed?"

Zhang Tingyu was very embarrassed. He knew that the treasury was empty and could no longer support a large-scale campaign.

"If you don't fight at this time, it will be a missed opportunity. It will be difficult for me to do." Qi Xingyun frowned.

Changping Village.

That night, Mrs. Liu also stayed in the third room and did not go back to sleep.

It was not that she was eager to help Sun take care of the baby, but it was late at night and it was completely dark. Although Kang Xiaozi came here to pick her up, she had already used the basin where Sun usually washed her feet.

She sat on the stool beside the bed to soak her feet and drink sugar water. It was so warm that she didn't want to go back.

So Mrs. Liu sent Kang Xiaozi to go back by herself, "Your third uncle and your father are not at home tonight. I don't worry about your third mother. I will stay with her to keep her company, and you can go back by yourself."

Kang Xiaozi stood there and smiled bitterly, "Mom, I really can't believe this, and I guess Third Mom doesn't believe it either. Do you believe it yourself?"

Mrs. Sun smiled awkwardly at the side. It was obvious that Kang Xiaozi had hit her mark and she really didn't believe it.

Kang Xiaozi then advised Mrs. Liu: "Mom, after washing your feet, come back and sleep with me."

Ms. Liu was unhappy, "It's freezing outside. I just washed my feet and they are still steaming. I don't want to move anymore. You should go back quickly!"

Kang Xiaozi shook his head and looked at the bed again, "This is the bed where the third uncle and the third mother sleep. Mom, how inconvenient is it for you to sleep here?"

Mrs. Liu waved her hand disapprovingly: "That's okay, we are all our own people. Besides, I won't sleep on your third uncle's bedroll. Your third mother will bring a roll of bedroll to cover me."

Mrs. Sun nodded: "That's true. There are ready-made beddings in the cabinet. I made them dry and soft under the sun a few days ago. I haven't slept on them yet. I just gave them to your mother to sleep on."

Madam Liu immediately beamed and said, "Sister-in-law, you are so kind to me."

At the same time, he turned around and urged Kang Xiaozi: "You heard everything, right? Your third sister-in-law has prepared everything. You should go back quickly!"

Kang Xiaozi had no choice but to go back first. Before leaving, he did not forget to say to Mrs. Sun: "Third Mom, I'll spare your trouble."

Mrs. Sun still liked this sensible nephew very much. She smiled and nodded: "Don't bother, just go back first. Don't worry here."

Before leaving, Kang Xiaozi once again told Mrs. Liu: "Mom, when you get up tomorrow morning, remember to go back. We will celebrate the New Year tomorrow!"

You have to go home during the Chinese New Year, you can't stay at someone else's house all the time.

Ms. Liu was already getting impatient, gesturing with her hands like something: "Oh my, why are you such a man? You are more annoying than a woman. Go back quickly and slow down on the road so as not to fall.

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Kang Xiaozi smiled helplessly and had to leave first.

"Kang Xiaozi is such a good boy. He is the leader at home and abroad. I heard that he is in charge of all the New Year affairs?" asked Sun.

Mrs. Liu nodded: "He is more attentive than his eldest sister. That girl He'er huddles in the fire barrel every day and eats melon seeds. She is so exhausted that she can only cook two dishes. Most of the work is done by Kang Xiaozi."

Sun's eyes were filled with admiration, "Any girl who marries Kang Xiaozi in the future will be blessed."

I have my own small business in Wa Shi in the town, and I am a down-to-earth and hard-working person who does not choose any work at home or outside the home.

The only flaw is the cleft lip...

"Third sister-in-law, you said before that you would help Mr. Kang find a girl after the New Year. You must keep your word!" Mrs. Liu reminded Mrs. Sun while scalding her feet.

Sun smiled and said: "The news has been released. There will definitely be news before the seventh day of the first lunar month."

Mrs. Liu nodded repeatedly, "Sister-in-law, if we, Mr. Kang, can really find a girl from a good family to be our wife, I, a person who has been stingy all my life, will definitely give you a generous red envelope as a thank you!"

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