Hua Shunming had little patience to stand here and listen to them quarrel.
He immediately issued several Holy Decrees. In addition to dispatching various generals to the border, he made it clear: if the enemy dared to invade, they must be prepared for a counterattack.
As for Lu City, Hua Shunming gave the court no opportunity for discussion, directly issuing two Holy Decrees of commendation.
Zhou Shixiong was already a high-ranking regional official and held a perpetual hereditary title, so the Emperor simply rewarded him with gold and silver.
Ancient Wen Heng, on the other hand, was promoted directly from Standard Fifth Rank, securing the position of Secondary Fourth-rank Prefect. As his status rose, so did Jin Qianqian's, and she received an imperial title by decree.
They seemed like two ordinary rewards, but everyone understood. The Emperor was done playing games. He no longer intended to just smooth things over as in the past; he was asserting his authority.
