Chapter 386: The Battle for Nobility
When the officials in the court heard this, they all discussed whether Yang Zhengshan could be compared with the first Duke Dingguo.

In Dayong, the first generation Duke Dingguo was like a military god, and was the ancestor of military strategists worshipped by countless generals.

Yang Zhengshan's identity and status naturally cannot be compared with his, but the abilities he demonstrated are somewhat similar to his.

The first generation of Duke Dingguo was also good at training soldiers and using them like a god, and he also left behind a legacy of military books.

Yang Zhengshan also wrote "Thirty-Six Strategies" and "Records of Military Training", and these two books are now widely circulated.

The discussion became more and more heated.

Because they found that as the discussion went on, Yang Zhengshan might actually be comparable to the first Duke Dingguo.

It is definitely not possible while he is alive, but a hundred years later, or even thousands of years later, Yang Zhengshan might become a military sage worshipped by countless people.

Just because Yang Zhengshan has "Thirty-Six Strategies" and "Records of Military Training", as long as these two books are passed down, there is a great chance that Yang Zhengshan will be called the ancestor in the future.

Then, things started to go awry in the court.

No one cared about what Zhu Qinwen wanted to do anymore, and they all focused on whether Yang Zhengshan could leave his name in history.

Meow!

Leave your name in history!
This temptation is much greater than any title!

Zhu Qinwen listened to the discussions of the crowd and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

"Why didn't I think of this before?"

"But it seems that it is not too late to think about it now?"

"Maybe I can take this opportunity to leave a mark in history!"

"Although I'm borrowing Yang Zhengshan's name, it's better to have something than nothing!"

Thinking of this, Zhu Qinwen couldn't help but get excited. He raised his voice an octave higher and shouted, "I request that Yang Zhengshan be granted a title of nobility!"

His shout shook the entire hall three times and also silenced the discussions of the ministers.

After shouting, Zhu Qinwen was still happy.

Today I am requesting a title for General Yang. If General Yang can really be granted the title, he will definitely leave a deep mark in the history of the future.

At this time, everyone came back to their senses and their minds turned back to reality.

Although leaving a name in history is worth the lifelong struggle of countless civil and military officials, it is, after all, a name left behind after death. In comparison, the present is more important.

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

Subsequently, many ministers stood up to second the motion.

You don't need to look to know that these ministers are the prince's men.

It was obvious that this scene had been planned by the prince long ago.

Above, Prince Gong and Prince Cheng looked at each other calmly, and then both winked at the ministers below.

"I object!"

"I object!"

Then several ministers stood up to oppose.

The prince glanced at Prince Gong and Prince Cheng with a faint smile and asked, "Why do you object?"

"I think this is inappropriate. Although General Yang has made great military achievements, his merits are not enough to deserve a title!" said Zheng Shizeng, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

"General Yang suppressed the rebellion and destroyed the Hu cavalry, and he has made great contributions to both the country and the people. If he is not worthy of being granted a title, then who can be granted a title?" the prince asked calmly.

Zheng Shizeng really wanted to name a person who had made greater military achievements than Yang Zhengshan and who had not been granted a title.

He even thought of a suitable person, but he didn't dare to say it.

This man is none other than General Jiang Zhen, the Great Northern Expedition General who won the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain thirty years ago!
Although the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain was fought against the East Sea Hu tribe, although this battle did not wipe out the East Sea Hu tribe, and although this battle caused heavy losses to Chongshan Town at the time, the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain was definitely the most important battle after Emperor Chengping ascended the throne.

Because of the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain, Emperor Chengping secured his throne and gained military power.

Because of the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain, Chongshan Town and Liaodong were able to enjoy twenty years of peace. It was also because of the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain that the then weak Darong once again demonstrated its strong deterrent power to the outside world.

It can be said that the Battle of Heiyun Mountain reversed the decline of Dayong at that time and was the starting point of Dayong's revival.

It is absolutely of great significance.

In comparison, although Yang Zhengshan made great contributions, their significance was nothing.

The Wulianghu tribe had not yet reached the point where it could threaten Dayong's foundation, and 80,000 Hu cavalry in Liaoxi could not shake Dayong's foundation.

In terms of the importance of his achievements, Yang Zhengshan was not as good as the then General Jiang Zhen who conquered the north.

Lian Jiangzhen was not even conferred a title, let alone Yang Zhengshan.

Zheng Shizeng wanted to use Jiang Zhen to refute the prince, but he did not dare to mention Jiang Zhen.

Because Jiang Zhen was killed by Emperor Chengping!
As for why Emperor Chengping wanted to kill Jiang Zhen, this great contributor.

This is an old story, and it’s a long one.

The reason why Emperor Chengping wanted to let Chongshan Town decline was because of Jiang Zhen.

Jiang Zhen was a meritorious official, but he was killed by Emperor Chengping. This was considered a stain on Emperor Chengping, so Jiang Zhen became a taboo topic in the court and could not be mentioned.

Zheng Shizeng finally did not dare to mention Jiang Zhen, but just said: "But your majesty has not conferred a title for thirty years!"

"That's because no one has enough military merit to be awarded a title!" The prince chuckled and said, "You don't think that your majesty is unclear about rewards and punishments, do you?"

This was an excuse he had thought of long ago.

Emperor Taiping did not want to confer titles, but he could not say this openly. If he did, it would have greatly dampened the enthusiasm of the soldiers.

"No, no, I dare not!" Zheng Shizeng quickly bowed and denied it.

To say that Your Majesty is unclear about rewards and punishments is like looking for death by holding a lantern in the toilet.

"That's good. I have decided to confer the title of Marquis of Jing'an on Yang Zhengshan. If my father blames me, I will take the responsibility and will never implicate you, the adults!"

The prince was determined to confer the title of nobility on Yang Zhengshan and was unwilling to waste any more time talking to his ministers.

Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked at each other in bewilderment.

Now that things have come to this, what else can they say?
You can't say that you, Prince, can't bear it!

Prince Gong and Prince Cheng looked very unhappy. Although they were extremely reluctant, they finally held back and did not stop it.

Because they know they can't stop it.

The prince was determined to confer the title of nobility on Yang Zhengshan. Since the cabinet and the nobles did not object, they could not stop him even if they wanted to.

But why didn’t the cabinet stop it?

It is understandable that the nobles did not object. After all, Yang Zhengshan has always been close to the noble circle. In addition, the nobles also want new forces to join in to expand their influence on the court, so they have never opposed the conferring of titles, and even give it special support.

As for the cabinet.

Prince Gong and Prince Cheng both looked at Li Siyuan.

However, Li Siyuan seemed to be asleep. He maintained the same posture from beginning to end, with his head lowered, making it impossible to see his face.

What on earth is this old fox planning?
After the morning court session ended, it was confirmed that Yang Zhengshan would be conferred the title.

Although there were still many people in the court who opposed it, under the prince's insistence, the matter of Yang Zhengshan being conferred a title of nobility had entered the preparation process.

The ministers left the Taiji Hall, and Prince Gong and Prince Cheng also walked out of the imperial city side by side.

No one knew since when, the two people who were originally enemies became close friends. They whispered to each other while walking, and no one thought there was anything wrong with them.

"We can't delay any longer!" Prince Gong turned around and looked at the majestic Fengtian Gate with a cold gaze.

Prince Cheng put his hands into his sleeves and said with a gloomy look: "Third brother, we only have one chance to choose!"

Prince Gong retracted his gaze, turned around and walked along the street, "Fifth brother, we no longer have the opportunity to choose! You don't think that after the crown prince ascends the throne, we still have a chance to survive!"

(End of this chapter)