coobybook Chapter 351: Awarded Titles from Two Countries
Chapter 351: Awarded Titles from Two Countries
There was a joyful atmosphere in the hall, and things were going even more smoothly than Queen Dowager Yan had imagined.
Boya agreed immediately, making the atmosphere of the entire banquet much more relaxed.
Duke Xia didn't know what he was thinking about. His eyes were a little moist, and he was shaking his wine glass. He wanted to say something but stopped himself. He repeated this over and over again, but didn't say a word.
At this moment, Emperor Yan, who was sitting on a high seat, suddenly raised his wine glass and looked at Boya.
"Brother, I offer you a toast."
Boya looked at the usually taciturn Emperor Yan and couldn't help but stand up and raise his glass: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
They both drank the wine in their glasses and cleaned the bottoms of their glasses, leaving not a drop of wine left.
Emperor Yan put down his wine glass, a smile on his face, and looked at the Queen Mother beside him.
"Mother, Brother Boya has done such a great favor for the State of Yan. Shouldn't we in Yan also show some appreciation?"
Queen Mother Yan was slightly stunned, then she smiled and pointed to her head.
"Look at my memory, it's getting worse and worse. I was thinking of rewarding Xiaoya earlier, but now I'm so happy that I've forgotten it. It's a pity that Your Majesty reminded me."
Queen Mother Yan looked at Boya, but her face showed some embarrassment.
"Yan State certainly can't let Xiaoya help in vain, but I've been thinking about it and I don't know what to reward Xiaoya with. Xiaoya is a wealthy family, and I'm afraid she wouldn't even be interested in gold and silver. For the moment, I really don't know what to reward Xiaoya with..."
Queen Mother Yan originally wanted to arrange a marriage for Boya, but Boya's mother was no longer around, and given her relationship with Boya's mother, it would be best for her to arrange this matter.
But she was not sure about Boya's intentions. It seemed that he was not interested in any other woman except A Yan.
Queen Mother Yan also understood in her heart that matters of the heart cannot be forced.
She once had high hopes for Le Ning and tried her best to bring her and Yier together, but in the end, Le Ning and Yier didn't work out. Now she can't do anything that she is not sure of.
Boya stood up and bowed to the Queen Mother of Yan: "You are welcome, Queen Mother and Your Majesty. It is my honor that Boya can contribute to the State of Yan. Boya does not want any reward."
Queen Mother Yan looked at Boya with a kind expression and said, "That won't work. The reward that is due must be given..."
The emperor rarely speaks, but since he has spoken, Queen Mother Yan cannot ignore it.
The Emperor of Yan spoke again, "Mother, your brother has been so generous to the State of Yan. We cannot afford to treat him unfairly. As for rewards, your brother certainly has everything he needs. I think it would be wise to confer upon him the title of King Bo to honor his contributions to the State of Yan."
When Emperor Yan finished speaking, everyone present was shocked, even Boya was surprised.
He just agreed to lend the Bo family caravan, but His Majesty the Emperor of Yan actually wanted to make him the King of Bo?
Si Yan couldn't help but look up at Emperor Yan. This Emperor Yan seemed to have a soft personality and listened to the Queen Mother in everything.
In fact, he has an extremely sharp vision, as well as a broad mind and magnanimity.
There is a profound meaning behind his enthronement of Boya as king.
Queen Mother Yan pondered for a moment and understood her son's foresight.
Boya's achievements are by no means enough to make him a king.
The emperor conferred the title of king on him in order to establish a relationship between Boya and the State of Yan, and also because the emperor valued Boya's talents and wanted to retain him.
Come to think of it, A Yan is a man of great talent in governing the country and the army. Boya and A Yan are close friends, so how could Boya be bad?
Although he considers himself a businessman, if he is really just a simple businessman, why would Emperor Daxuan confer the title of Marquis Boguang on him?
It is said that Emperor Daxuan once wanted to appoint Boya as prime minister, but was rejected by Boya.
The more Queen Mother Yan thought about it, the more she felt that she had underestimated this younger generation.
Boya walked out of the banquet with a serious expression, saying, "Your Majesty and Queen Mother, Boya has been conferred the title of Marquis of Boguang by His Majesty Daxuan. I'm afraid it will not be possible for him to be the King of Bo in Yan State again."
"Besides, Boya has not achieved any merit. If we rashly make him a king, I'm afraid the people of Yan will not accept it. Your Majesty, please revoke your order."
Emperor Yan smiled and said, "Yadi's mother and the Queen Mother are like sisters. Yadi is deeply valued by the Queen Mother, and is like the Queen Mother's son. It is not excessive to enfeoff Yadi as Prince of Bo. As for the Emperor Daxuan, I will submit a letter to him requesting his approval."
Everyone was shocked, and Duke Xia was also stunned.
How could his grandson receive such great love from His Majesty?
Boya shook his head and repeatedly refused: "Your Majesty, there is really no need to go to so much trouble for Boya. I feel unworthy of this. Please, Your Majesty, rescind your order."
Boya understood what the Emperor of Yan meant, but he did not want to become the king of Yan and be trapped in Yan.
In the future, he will follow in Ayan's footsteps. Wherever Ayan is, he will be there.
The Emperor of Yan did not give up. He looked at Boya and said, "My dear brother, you are well-read and have outstanding insights. You are a man with great talent in governing the country. If you don't mind, the Yan court needs talents like you..."
Everyone now understood that His Majesty wanted to keep Boya in the Yan State court.
"Your Majesty thinks highly of Boya, but I am truly ashamed and unworthy. I am a free spirit with no interest in court affairs. Please don't force me."
The smile on Boya's face disappeared, and his attitude was very firm, completely refusing.
The Emperor of Yan could not help but sigh softly, "It is a great pity that my dear brother cannot serve in the Yan court. However, my dear brother has helped Yan so much, Yan cannot remain in gratitude, right, Ah Yan?"
Emperor Yan looked at Si Yan, who had been silent the whole time. Si Yan raised his eyes slightly and said, "Your Majesty, it is not appropriate for an outsider to say anything about this matter."
"My dear brother, you see Ah Yan has already agreed and said that you deserve the reward."
Emperor Yan pulled Si Yan aside and played the emotional card.
Si Yan: ...
Without waiting for Boya to speak, the Emperor of Yan announced loudly, "Pass on my decree. Boya, the grandson of Duke Xia, is highly regarded by the Queen Mother and has devoted all his efforts to aiding the State of Yan, making great contributions. Now, as a token of my gratitude, I hereby appoint Boya as Prince of Bo, with a fief of 2,000 households. I also grant him a free and unfettered status, allowing him to come and go freely in Yan State without any restrictions."
This is equivalent to giving Boya the title of Prince, but not restricting any of Boya's actions.
Emperor Yan's broad-mindedness is truly admirable, and his foresight is also impressive.
The relationship between Si Yan and King Yan has narrowed the distance between Yan State and Daxuan.
Now Boya has been awarded the title of King of Yan and the title of Marquis of Daxuan. In the future when he is in Daxuan, he will also speak for Yan.
The relationship between the two countries will be further improved.
"Your Majesty..." Boya seemed a little embarrassed. Being conferred titles by two countries had no precedent in the history of Kyushu.
Emperor Yan smiled broadly, "My dear brother, please do not refuse. Two thousand households is nothing to me. I am just offering this as a token of my appreciation."
Boya opened his lips and could only say: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The Emperor of Yan had already issued an edict, and Boya could not refute it. Fortunately, he was only a prince and did not need to stay in Yan all the time.
No one expected that Boya, a mere businessman, would suddenly become the King of Bo of Yan State.
At the same time, he was also the Marquis of Boguang in Daxuan.
There has never been anyone like Boya in history.
At this moment, a palace eunuch came to report: "Empress Dowager, the Prince of Liao and Princess Yongning request an audience."