Chapter 749
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The Protect the Country Medal？
Upon hearing Ye Qiu’s words, everyone’s eyes fell on the box in Ye Qiu’s hand uniformly.
Taking a closer look.
There was a purple-gold medal placed inside the box.
On the front edge of the medal, nine flying dragons were engraved, lifelike, and in the very middle, the words “Protect the Country” were engraved.
Hiss, it’s really the Protect the Country Medal！
Xiao Jiu’s face was full of envy.
As the Champion Marquis, Xiao Jiu was very clear about the extraordinariness of this medal, because it also had another name, called the gold medal for avoiding death.
As long as one obtains this medal, even if one commits the heinous crime of treason, one can be exempted from death.
The Protect the Country Medal is the highest honorary medal in China. Only heroes who have made great contributions in times of national and ethnic crisis can receive this honor.
For general meritorious deeds, there are corresponding reward systems, such as awarding medals of different levels, but the Protect the Country Medal will never be awarded.
Ye Qiu was ordered in a crisis to go to the North Border to rescue Xiao Jiu, preventing unrest in the North Border, which is of the same significance as saving the country and the people.
Otherwise, once Xiao Jiu dies, there will be surely be war in the North Border. Once the war starts, the people will live in misery.
It is precisely because of this that Old Tang gave the National Defense Medal to Ye Qiu.
Ye Wudi tightly clenched his fists, his heart filled with excitement.
He knew that in the hundred years since the founding of the country, very few people had received this medal, and those predecessors had already passed away.
In the past thirty years, the country has no longer issued the National Defense Medal. That is to say, Ye Qiu is the first person to receive this honor in thirty years！
This is a great thing that brings honor to the ancestors.
Ye Qiu’s receipt of this medal is not only an honor for Ye Qiu personally, but also a pride for the Ye family.
”Big brother, if you were still alive and saw your son so promising, you would definitely be very proud！” Ye Wudi said in his heart.
Tang Fei beside him was so envious that his eyes were red.
Ye Qiu himself was also a little surprised.
To be honest, being able to receive the National Defense Medal was completely beyond his expectations.
Moreover, he felt that the contribution he had made was simply not proportional to the weight of this medal.
”Could it be that the Military God exerted his strength？”
Ye Qiu guessed secretly.
Seeing that Ye Qiu was looking at the National Defense Medal and not speaking, Old Tang asked, “What’s the matter, don’t you like this reward？”
Ye Qiu said, “Chief, I think the weight of this medal is too heavy…”
Before he could finish speaking, Elder Tang said, “Since you don’t like it, then give the medal back to me.”
Whoosh！
Ye Qiu immediately hugged the wooden box in his arms and said, “Chief, what is given out is like water spilled, there is no reason to take it back.”
Furthermore, this is the reward you gave me. If I return it to you, wouldn’t it fail your kindness?
Afraid that Elder Tang would change his mind, Ye Qiu hurriedly said, “Chief, thank you！ I will accept this reward！”
Elder Tang said seriously, “Ye Qiu, the task is arduous and the journey is long. I hope you will continue to work hard and not fail my expectations of you.
Ye Qiu said sonorously, “Chief, please rest assured that I will make persistent efforts and strive to make greater contributions to the country.”
“Hmm.”
Elder Tang nodded and then said, “The awarding ceremony of the National Defense Medal is a bit troublesome and requires all the generals of the whole army to be present, so I canceled this awarding ceremony. You can keep the medal yourself！”
“Ye Qiu, you are still young, don’t be complacent and arrogant！”
“Be sure to remember that modesty makes one progress, while pride makes one lag behind！”
Ye Qiu knew that Elder Tang was reminding him not to be complacent and look down on anyone because of getting the National Defense Medal, but to be low-key in life.
“I understand what the chief means. Don’t worry, I know what to do.” Ye Qiu nodded with a smile.
Old Tang then said to Ye Wudi, “Wudi, you were also involved in the rescue of Xiao Jiu this time, but I only rewarded Ye Qiu and not you. You won’t blame me, will you？”
Ye Wudi quickly said, “I don’t blame the chief.” In this rescue of Xiao Jiu, Ye Qiu contributed the most.”
“It’s good that you can think like this.” Old Tang said, “Although the medal was given to Ye Qiu, Wudi, you have to understand that this is not only Ye Qiu’s honor, but also yours.”
Ye Wudi looked up and saw that Old Tang was looking at him with deep eyes. Suddenly, his heart trembled.
Could it be that Old Tang knew Ye Qiu’s identity？
Ye Wudi didn’t dare to ask. In this situation, he couldn’t ask either. He just said respectfully, “Thank you, Sir.”
Old Tang laughed and said, “Well, the official business is done…”
“Wait a minute！” The Long-browed True Man suddenly spoke.
In an instant, everyone’s eyes fell on the face of the Long-browed True Man.
“True Man, you seem to have something to say？” Old Tang asked.
The Long-browed True Man said, “Old Tang, you won’t be angry if I say it？”
Old Tang smiled and said, “True Man, in your mind, am I a person who likes to be angry？”
The Long-browed True Man shook his head vigorously： “No, no…”
“True Man, just say whatever you want to say. I won’t blame you.” Old Tang smiled.
The Long-browed True Man showed an embarrassed look on his face and said, “Old Tang, this time in the rescue of Xiao Jiu, I also contributed a little. Shouldn’t you also give me a little reward？”
”Oh？” Doubt appeared in Old Tang’s eyes and he asked, “Xiao Jiu, what’s going on here？”
Xiao Jiu then told in detail the matter of the Long-browed True Man pretending to be Ye Wushuang and using the sword talisman to scare away the Dragon Girl.
Of course, as for the matter of them kneeling and beating the Long-browed True Man, he didn’t say anything at all.
It was really too embarrassing to say！
After listening, Old Tang asked, “True Man, what reward do you want？”
The Long-browed True Man hehe smiled and said, “I don’t have any special hobbies. I just like money. Old Tang why don’t you give me some bonus?
”How much do you want？”
”Not too much, just 100 million yuan will do.”
100 million yuan？
The smile on Old Tang’s face froze.
”Old thing, don’t push your luck.” Ye Qiu glared at the Long-browed True Man.
”Ye Qiu, don’t scold the True Man. The True Man really contributed a lot to the rescue of Xiao Jiu and should be rewarded.” Old Tang said with a smile, “True Man, the reward you asked for, I promise. You can ask Xiao Jiu for this money.”
Ask Xiao Jiu for it？
I pretended to be Ye Wushuang and scolded Xiao Jiu. How could this guy give me money？
If I still dare to ask him for money, it would be strange if he didn’t beat me to death.
The Long-browed True Man hurriedly said, “Old Tang…”
Old Tang didn’t give Long Eyebrow True Man a chance to continue speaking at all, and said, “This matter is so happily decided. Xiao Jiu, you accompany me to the military camp to have a look.”
After saying that, Old Tang left with Xiao Jiu.
Long Eyebrow True Man’s face was instantly full of depression.
Ye Qiu smiled and said, “Old thing, who told you to ask for an exorbitant price? Now it’s okay, not a penny can be obtained.”
”Is it interesting to say sarcastic remarks？” Long Eyebrow True Man glared at Ye Qiu unhappily.
Ye Qiu said, “Do you want money？ I’ll give you an idea. This medal is made of gold and should be worth a lot of money. You can take it and sell it！”
Long Eyebrow True Man’s eyebrows suddenly opened and he smiled, rubbing his hands and asking, “Little bastard, are you really willing to sell the National Defense Medal for me？”
”Of course I’m willing. Take it！” Ye Qiu handed over the box containing the medal.
Long Eyebrow True Man was just about to reach out to take it when he heard Ye Wudi say, “If you dare to sell the National Defense Medal, you will be punished for the crime of treason and shot directly！”
Damn it, almost got tricked by Ye Qiu.
Long Eyebrow True Man quickly retracted his hand, and that old face instantly became listless like a chrysanthemum beaten by wind and snow.
