Chapter 663: Lanzhou Incorporation
Chapter 663: Lanzhou Incorporation
It was not clear.
Heavy snow fell from the lavender night sky, adding a touch of white background to the bleak world.
Meridian Gate.
All the officials in the capital city who were above the fourth rank had white frost on their heads. They all stood respectfully, with hot mist occasionally coming out of their mouths and noses. As they chatted with each other, words like "taking up the post", "retiring", "blood pillar", "hunting tigers", and "not yet" popped up from time to time in the wind and snow.
It was near the New Year holiday and there was no disaster or harm. There was no important matter to report in the capital. Most of the topics were about the transfer orders and appointments of the Ministry of Personnel in the new year. However, no matter how much they talked, they could not avoid the blood column phenomenon last night.
A column of blood one hundred and twenty feet high shot up into the sky.
From the end of the Shen hour to the beginning of the Xu hour, anyone in the entire capital city who was not blind could see it.
It was a sensation.
From kings and generals to peddlers, everyone was talking about it.
As the officials were on their way there by carriage, they could still hear the breakfast shop owners talking about it.
Anyone who could become a fourth-rank official in the imperial capital must have access to inside information. However, Liang Qu's arrival was too sudden, without any signs or information. The officials only knew that the tiger hunting record had been broken, but they did not know to what extent.
Creak, creak.
With their soles trampling the snow, the eunuchs held cloaks in their hands and added clothes to the ministers who were unprepared.
The silver was handed out separated by a cloak.
"Eunuch Li, I have something to ask you."
"Master Zhang, please speak."
"Who was the person who entered the capital and broke through the border yesterday evening on the golden leaf boat? Why did you mobilize so many troops?"
The officials around him moved half a step closer.
"This man's surname is Liang and his name is Qu. He is the Hengshui Envoy of the Hebo Division of Pingyang Prefecture. He broke the record of the age of those who entered the wolf smoke hunting tiger in our dynasty."
"I wonder how old you are?"
"God bless you, it is eighteen and five months."
"God bless you."
"God bless you..."
The officials followed this sentence and thought secretly.
Eighteen and five.
Isn't it a full year earlier than Yuan Yuwen?
Not to mention the Dashun Dynasty, even the previous Daqian Dynasty had never heard of such a thing!
No wonder the Holy Emperor was so happy that he kept people until late at night. This record is not only better than that of Taizu, but also better than that of the previous dynasty!
Dashun is indeed the legitimate ruler of the world!
"Did the Liangshui Envoy attend the court today?"
"Lord Liang left the palace at midnight last night. Your Majesty is considerate and has allowed him to be summoned again at noon. At the morning court today, the Holy Emperor will discuss the reward with the officials from the Ministry of Personnel. In addition, there will be compensation and consolation for the soldiers who died in Beiting in December, and rewards for General Fu from Nanjiang for his great victory in a small battle. All three will be resolved today."
"I see."
thump~
The palace gate slowly opened to the sound of bells and drums.
Everyone had different thoughts and kept silent.
All officials entered the palace.
The warm spring breeze blows towards us.
The inspector called out the names, blew the whip, and entered the hall.
The sky was purple, the overhanging eaves blocked the morning light, and the alternating shadows of light and dark gradually became sharper.
……
January 23rd.
Noon court ceremony.
Twelve black beads on the crown concealed his expression.
"Liang Qing's family came forward."
The Tianchen Palace was solemn and silent, and one could hear a pin drop.
Xu Wenzhu and Duke Xu were all present, and all the officials lined up solemnly, their eyes all focused on the center.
The tip of the pen strokes the paper.
The imperial pen licked the ink and raised its wrist to record the words and deeds of all officials in the palace at all times, just like a text version of a video recorder.
The censor's eyes were focused.
Liang Qu swallowed his saliva and came respectfully to the jade steps, not daring to act rashly.
In the hall, there were dozens of tiger hunters with far greater power than anyone else...
Fortunately.
Before going out.
Xu Wenzhu repeatedly reminded him of many things to pay attention to, so that he would not make a fool of himself the first time he went to the palace.
Submit and obey.
Countless vermilion pillars and endless ranks of civil and military officials.
The floor was as smooth as a mirror from being scrubbed so many times.
Through the wooden grilles of the long windows came beams of light, in which dust danced.
Liang Qu saw his own reflection clearly, his hair combed neatly, smooth and smooth like the willows by the river in spring.
A young face.
Everyone had this impression.
The officials of the Honglu Temple sang loudly. "Since I ascended the throne, I have worked hard, hoping that the country would be peaceful and the people would be happy. Now that you are loyal and diligent in the king's work, I am fortunate that the four seas are peaceful and the eight directions are tranquil...
Here is Liang Qu, who has been diligent and dedicated since entering the court, suppressing the remnants of evil, offering unique methods, uniting the aquatic tribes, and repeatedly making remarkable achievements...
At the age of eighteen and five months, he was promoted to the rank of tiger hunter, which enhanced the reputation and prestige of Dashun!
A country grants official positions and titles based on merit, which is called judging one’s wisdom and bravery in battle.
I now grant you the title of Baron of Xingyi, with the special permission of hereditary succession, grant you the third rank of Flying Cavalry Captain, promote you to the fifth rank of Water Balance Captain, upgrade you to the second rank of Dragon Blood Horse, reward you with a thousand acres of fertile land, a third-class house in the A zone, a robe with cloud and thunder patterns, a tiger-guard jade belt, and a pair of Kui boots.
Xu Pingyang Prefecture and Fuguo County are tax-free for three years!
All previous debts owed by the people will be written off, and no additional taxes will be allowed within the next twenty years!
Pingyang prefect Jian Zhongyi and Hebo commander Xu Yuelong were credited with three great merits for their recommendations.
Pingyang Prefecture has a harmonious government and a prosperous trade. It has friendly relations with the aquatic and sea tribes. Today, Lanzhou has been merged into Pingyang Prefecture, and Jiangchuan County, the 14th county on the water, has been established, with Quan Linghan as the magistrate of Jiangchuan.
Those who have made extraordinary achievements must be favored and promoted; those who have both civil and military talents must shoulder the responsibility of the country.
I hope that Liang Qing and his descendants will live up to our high expectations and safeguard the peace of our country and the well-being of the people.
Admire this! "
The wolf-hair brush is always in use.
The spacious hall was chilly and quiet.
The mist of cigarette smoke spewed out from the mouth of the turtle and crane, and the sunlight changed unpredictably in the smoke.
The officials only knew the first half of the content and had discussed it during the morning court session. They never expected that there would be such a change later!
Suddenly.
The entire Pingyang Prefecture was hit by a major earthquake!
"Thank you, Holy Emperor!"
Liang Qu's head was buzzing.
He smelled the incense in the air and heard the heartbeat in his chest. He raised his hands high, took the imperial edict in a daze, bowed deeply, bent over, walked backwards, and joined the queue.
Civil and military officials glanced at him and had the same thought.
It was not a warning sign that a tiger was being hunted; it was clearly a carp leaping over the dragon gate. The boy from a small fishing family turned his life around in just a few years.
Impressive.
If you were in the top three in the martial arts exam, you might not have the opportunity you have today.
"Fu Qingjia, come forward."
Noon and morning do not stop.
The Honglu Temple continued to sing.
Liang Qu was not the only one who received the reward today.
With such a vast territory and so many things to do in Dashun, there are always people making achievements and people making mistakes at every moment.
End of the line.
Liang Qu watched General Fu come down the stairs and finally came back to his senses from his shock. He recalled the reward he had just received and felt his heart surge with emotion.
Worth it!
It goes without saying that he was promoted from the sixth-rank Hengshui Envoy to the fifth-rank Shui Hengwei, a promotion of two levels.
Now in the entire Pingyang Prefecture Hebo Office, there are few people who can support him!
Flying Cavalry Captain, fifth rank, third-rank honorary officer!
This is the "level". There are twelve levels in total in the martial arts level, from small to large.
The lowest is the first turn, Wuqiwei, equivalent to the sixth rank; the second turn is Yunqiwei, the sixth rank; the highest is the twelfth turn, Zuoyou Zhuguo, the first rank.
Most of the names of honorary officials within the twelve ranks were compiled from the names of the previous dynasty's scattered officials. "San" means idle, which sounds nice. They have no actual powers, but can receive an extra salary.
The reason why it was picked out as a rank of honor is probably to serve those who are not qualified for promotion but feel that the reward is not enough, so the one-way line becomes a double line, adding an extra special title and honor.
of course.
The most important thing is still the title!
Xingyi man!
Baron is equivalent to the fifth rank, but his value is far higher than that of an ordinary fifth rank official!
Among the titles.
If the king actually had a fief, he would be named after the place name. For example, Ningjiang Prefecture was called Yue in ancient times, so he was called the King of Yue.
The honorary titles did not involve any fiefdom, and their names were not prefixed with place names. Most of them were beautiful and commendatory words, such as Earl of Chengyi, Prince Gong, and Prince Xin.
In the whole world, only the Martial Saint who is willing to serve the imperial court can be given the title.
Therefore, Liangqu's barony was only an honorary title.
It just so happened that the place name Yixing had a good meaning, so the Holy Emperor simply reversed the order and changed it to Xingyi.
Be famous all over the world!
"I have a gift..."
Received rewards several times in succession.
The Honglu Temple called out aloud the names of officials who were retiring or being sent to serve in various provinces, and those whose names were called out bowed to the emperor and expressed their gratitude.
It took less than fifteen minutes.
Disperse the dynasty.
All officials left the palace.
Liang Qu had just been conferred a title, and instead of going to look for Xu Wenzhu, he lagged behind by half a step. He suppressed his excitement and followed the eunuch to the side hall, where he received his title, rank, and official symbols, including clothing, a waist badge, and a seal, from the vermilion table.
It's the laundry's turn.
"This dress……"
(End of this chapter)