Nuclear Warlord

Chapter 438 Establishment of Annan Protectorate

To establish a Protectorate, there must be a Great Protectorate.

The Great Protectorate is not comparable to those of the feudal officials. His status is extremely respected and his power is great. Generally, only ministers who have the emperor's trust and have great achievements can hold the position.

Ordinarily Li Changfeng is the most qualified.

However, everyone knows that it is impossible for Li Changfeng to hold this position, and Emperor Qianwu will not agree. He can only use his talents in the capital.

Then the only qualified person is Nangong Changming.

Nangong Changming had made great military exploits with Emperor Qianwu in his southern and northern campaigns, and now he has made such great achievements with Li Changfeng. He is the one who should be appointed as the Protector-General, and he is the one who is expected by everyone.

No one cares about this position.

The number of deputy governors and other official positions that the ministers now think of is definitely indispensable.

A brand new land, this is a good opportunity to make achievements, increase experience, and gain benefits.

All the ministers were moved, because their family still had many unemployed younger generations and disciples.

As the head of the hundred officials, Feng Quji was the first to stand up and express his stance.

"Your Majesty, I think that what His Highness the Ninth Prince said is absolutely true. The Annan Protectorate should be established. As for the candidate for the Protectorate, I think General Nangong is the most suitable!"

Then Ye Qingcang stood up and expressed his opinion: "General Nangong can take on this important task."

No minister objected to this.

Emperor Qianwu smiled and said: "It seems that General Nangong is the one everyone expects. If that's the case, then the matter is settled. Now let's talk about the candidate for deputy governor. Li Changfeng means..."

Having said this, Emperor Qianwu paused for a moment, looked around at the ministers and then said calmly: "Li Changfeng means to let Zhang Haihui serve as deputy governor. What do you all think?"

After speaking, he looked at everyone with interest.

The ministers, on the other hand, showed expressions of astonishment.

Zhang Haihui is considered a celebrity in the capital, and even in the entire Daqian, because of Li Changfeng. Although he does not have a long-term official position, his status is extremely high, and many ministers must treat him with respect when they meet him.

But Zhang Haihui is Li Changfeng's retainer after all, so why should he be appointed as deputy governor?
You must know that Nangong Changnian is already very old and will retire after serving as the Protector for only a few years. Zhang Haihui will inevitably become the Protector of Annan by then.

This is not an ordinary feudal official!
Not to mention controlling the vast land, the army in Southern Xinjiang alone, excluding the current artillery battalion and musketry battalion, is the best elite in the world.

The only ones that can compare with it are the northern defenders.

The meaning of Emperor Qianwu's move is self-evident, which is tantamount to handing over a powerful army to Li Changfeng.

Emperor Qianwu was a master of martial arts and had a healthy dragon body. He could lead Daqian for at least ten years. Why was he so anxious to pave the way for Li Changfeng?

Although the ministers had been psychologically prepared for Li Changfeng to inherit the throne in the future, they were still a little surprised at this time. Emperor Qianwu also trusted him too much.

Zhang Haihui had never officially served in the DPRK, and some ministers immediately stood up to express their opposition.

"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. Zhang Haihui has never served in the imperial court and his qualifications are relatively low. I am afraid it will be difficult for him to take on such an important task!"

"Qualifications?"

Emperor Qianwu smiled lightly and said slowly: "Zhang Haihui served as Chang Feng's deputy in Baishi City, and his management ability has been undoubtedly demonstrated. This is not to mention, let's count his achievements here."

As he spoke, Emperor Qianwu raised a finger.

"When there was a flood in Shangzhou, Li Changfeng was ordered to take Zhang Haihui and others to blow up the mountain and save millions of people in Shangzhou from the burning water. He made a great contribution!"

"The barbarians invaded for the first time. When Li Changfeng was in danger, he was ordered to march south. Zhang Haihui accompanied the army and personally directed the battle on the front line. He killed thousands of evil beasts and barbarian thieves, but it was useless. He had two merits!"

"The Hu tribe in the north invaded, and Zhang Haihui continued to go north..." Emperor Qianwu raised his fingers one after another, counting Zhang Haihui's achievements in detail. Each one was a great achievement, and he didn't bother to talk about the small achievements.

Finally, Emperor Qianwu said: "My dear friends, please pay attention. Zhang Haihui has never been rewarded by the imperial court for his contribution. Do you think it is appropriate? Besides, regarding his qualifications, although he has never been an official in the imperial court, aren't these qualifications enough? "

Emperor Qianwu could actually be arbitrary.

He was using such loud words just to convince all civil and military officials. This was very important to Li Changfeng's prestige.

It was Li Changfeng who suggested that Zhang Haihui be the deputy governor. Li Changfeng wanted to give an explanation to the old man who had been with him for so many years. He also felt that Zhang Haihui had the ability, but he had no other intentions.

Emperor Qianwu thought it was an opportunity.

By pushing Zhang Haihui to this position, Li Changfeng will also be pushed to the throne in the future, so that he will not really fall into disgrace.

This is also the reason why he never awarded Zhang Haihui and others back then. He was just waiting for such an opportunity.

In order for Li Changfeng to inherit the throne obediently, he was also worried.

After hearing what he said, no one in the civil and military officials was dissatisfied.

With hard work on display, who dares to say no?
Ye Qingcang immediately stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Clear rewards and punishments can make all the soldiers return to their hearts. Zhang Haihui's merits are enough to shoulder this important task. I am convinced from the bottom of my heart. Whoever is not convinced will give Zhang Haihui's merits!"

The ministers were speechless for a while.

Who can take it out?
Feng Quji smiled and said: "Zhang Haihui's appointment as deputy capital protector has come true, and I think this is feasible."

"My minister agrees!"

"The minister seconded the proposal!"

"..."

Having said this, other ministers also expressed their agreement.

At this time, Li Chengye was so heartbroken that he could hardly breathe.

He knew that there was no hope for him anymore.

This life is destined to be nothing but mediocrity.

It was at this point that he gave up completely.

As for Li Ji and other princes, they had given up long ago and had no interest in such military affairs. They sounded like outsiders with expressionless faces.

Seeing that no one objected anymore, Emperor Qianwu said: "Okay, the candidate for deputy governor is Zhang Haihui. Next, we will discuss the establishment of officials in other prefectures and counties and the division of jurisdiction areas."

After hearing this, the eyes of the officials lit up again.

They can't get into official positions such as Dudu Protector and Deputy Dudu Protector, but prefecture and county officials have tangible benefits, and they must find ways to fight for them.

Naturally, Emperor Qianwu would not be deeply involved in such trivial matters. After setting the main principles, he would leave it to the staff to arrange it. At that time, he would just draw up a list and give it to him to take a look.

Before noon, Emperor Qianwu announced his resignation.

Then, imperial lists were sent out from the palace to the nine admirals and posted up everywhere in the capital.

The content described in detail Li Changfeng's achievements against the barbarians, and stated that the barbarian king would be publicly executed in three days.

It is worth mentioning that the imperial list also detailed Zhang Haihui's many contributions and announced the news that Zhang Haihui served as deputy governor.

(End of this chapter)