Chapter 786: 3rd level!
Chapter 786: Third-class Earl!
The golden bricks shimmer and reflect people's faces.
The so-called gold bricks are not really made of gold, but a kind of paving bricks specially used for palaces and other important buildings. They are taken from Suzhou clay in Nanzhili. They are sticky but not loose, powdery but not sandy. The production process is extremely complicated. It takes at least two and a half years from clay to finished product. It is unique.
Because of its hard and fine texture, it sounds like metal when knocked, so it is called gold brick.
At this time, Liang Qu was rubbing the gold bricks with the soles of his shoes. He was bored and wondered when he could have such good bricks in his own home.
After submitting the documents regarding the incident, he did not go home, but asked the Holy Emperor to arrange for him to wait in a side hall, stating that he had other important matters to attend to.
I can guess what's going on.
About an hour later.
Eunuch Li waved.
The flowers are faintly fragrant and the grass is green.
Royal Garden.
The eunuchs were stationed on both wings, with Liang Qu trailing half a step behind, accompanying the Holy Emperor for a walk.
The bumblebee with a big fat butt flapped its wings as hard as it could, rushed into the flower, and with its limbs bent, it pressed the entire flower down, causing the stem to bend and hang down to the ground, with its butt raised to collect pollen.
"I have read the documents of Xu Qing's family. Is the ability of the white ape really as miraculous as described in the documents?"
"Some of them are born extraordinary, like the elders of the frog tribe. Although they are not very good at cultivation, they are better than the eight-clawed demon king in seeking fortune and avoiding disaster."
"Is it trying to imitate Haifangzhu and do something to Jiaolong? Is it trying to become the master of Jianghuai?"
"There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. Even if it has no idea, the dragon will not let it go."
"That makes sense, but the Jiaolong is the leader of the Jianghuai monster kings, and the white ape is only at the level of a great monster. It is conservatively estimated that it will take less than 20 years for the Jiaolong to escape. Do you think it has a chance?"
"Umibozu is also a great demon, and Octopus King is also a demon king. Whether he is a demon king or not, a great demon or not, success or failure all depends on people, the government, and Your Majesty."
Ask a question.
Answer one sentence.
There's nothing wrong with talking about trivial matters, and it's fun to brag and talk nonsense.
When it comes to serious matters, Liang Qu believes that the less he says, the fewer mistakes he will make.
Take a walk.
The Holy Emperor turned around.
"The white ape surrendered voluntarily... Liang Qing's family, since they are good friends of the white ape, what do you think should be the title for the white ape?"
Liang Qu grinned.
"I still don't quite know the difference between official title, rank, and rank. I only know that my salary increases every year, and everyone is envious of me when I go out. Your Majesty has the final say."
"Hahaha." The Holy Emperor laughed and waved his hand, "Okay, go home and wait, I will discuss this with the Grand Secretaries.
Supporting the Sea Tribe Demon King should not be made public. Since he is a thorn in the eyes of the dragon and the white ape does not want to reveal his whereabouts, there is no need for him to come to the capital to receive the title.
"If you get something good, don't spread it around. Even if there are rumors flying around, it doesn't matter, but you must never admit it, understand?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry!"
Liang Qu was delighted and thanked him.
The reason why he asked the "White Ape" to surrender at this critical juncture was because the matter of Haifangzhu provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Supporting the Demon King of the Sea is something that should not be made public!
Therefore, everything should be kept simple and reasonable, and no one will say anything even if it is against the rules.
All beginnings are hard.
Once you join the "establishment", you can be promoted or demoted and everyone will be your own people. The rules will be much more flexible then!
……
"Go slowly, don't bump into anything."
"Go north, go north."
Next to the Jishuitan.
The frozen wrist was carried out by the eunuchs together and sent to the alchemy workshop.
After entering the imperial capital, no matter how immortal the Octopus King was, he still couldn't make any waves.
What follows is a long wait.
It is not easy to refine high-quality elixirs. It takes months to complete the entire process, and you cannot rush to refine one batch at a time.
In addition, in terms of order, it must be the Holy Emperor first, and then Liang Qu's turn. It would be considered fast if you can get it before the New Year in February.
It was the end of December. There was heavy snow outside the window.
Danfang, Zhao family.
The fire gradually died down and Zhao Yaozuo adjusted his breathing.
The medicine boy put up a ladder, climbed up to the alchemy furnace, opened it and took out the elixir. Heat waves surged and the strong aroma of medicine filled the room.
Zhao Yaozuo closed his eyes and said, "The next one should be Lord Li's longevity pill, right? Last year, Liang Hengwei intervened once, but I didn't expect there would be several more times. It's been almost a year without me noticing, and he urged me several times. Let's take a break for ten days. You prepare the herbs and come back soon..."
"Master, it has been changed again." The medicine boy said.
"Changed again?" Zhao Yaozuo opened his eyes in astonishment, "Who cut in line?"
"Your Majesty, the chief steward came personally to order that the Wanshou Pill be changed to Xiantian Chunyang Pill. The herbs for the Demon King's wrist have been delivered. Two furnaces are needed. Refine the small part first, then the big part. Give the big part to Liang Hengwei, so that Master can do it as quickly as possible."
Zhao Yaozuo: “…”
"Change it to five days, and ask Lord Li to wait a little longer."
……
"The Imperial System states: In the past, when the Holy Emperor ruled the world, he used his might and military power to bring peace to the people, and never... I have imitated the ancient system and established military positions to protect the achievements of governance... Respect them and do not neglect them!"
The Jishuitan house is covered with snow.
Eunuch Li respectfully held the imperial edict, walked through the snow and entered the door to congratulate in person. The corresponding jade plaques, pendants, and seals were all available!
"Lord Liang, congratulations! From now on, you are the Earl of Xingyi! Apart from the hereditary ones, you are the first among the 20-year-old county earls!"
"How could it be so fast?" Liang Qu was surprised by the visit of Eunuch Li. "I heard from General Xu that he might have to go to Haifangzhu to fulfill his promise..."
"The Grand Secretaries do have different opinions. They think that the sea monster mission was accomplished because your Majesty overcame all objections and gave the reward first." Eunuch Li said with a smile, "Your Majesty said that you owed Lord Wei a year's salary, and you should increase the salary and pay it off as soon as possible."
Liang Qu was very embarrassed.
The Holy Emperor actually knew about this?
Unfold the imperial edict.
The embroidery stitches of the palace embroiderers were dense and the golden light was dazzling. Although their achievements were not recorded in detail, they received all the corresponding rewards.
The first thing is to change your status.
Xingyi male was promoted to the rank of Xingyi County Earl, which was regarded as the fourth rank. The title was hereditary, and it continued to be hereditary until the Xingyi male!
An annual salary of 17,000 taels! No need to work, just lie down and get paid!
The fourth promotion is to the cavalry captain, which is regarded as the fifth rank, and the sixth promotion is to the senior cavalry captain, which is regarded as the fourth rank!
Annual salary of five thousand five hundred taels!
The post of Shuihengwei remained unchanged.
It is normal for the official position to remain unchanged.
Liang Qu's official position was promoted again, and the Pingyang Prefecture River and Lake Office basically "could not accommodate" him.
At present, adding up the three factors of official position, title and rank, the annual salary alone is more than 25,000!
More than doubled.
cool!
Apart from the change in status, there are substantial benefits, so let's not talk about the trivial things.
A Xuanhuang card!
The Xuanhuang brand functions as a food stamp. When combined with ten great merits, it can be exchanged for a portion of Xuanhuang Changqi!
The most neutral and peaceful energy in the world, it can be consumed without any medium!
The King of Yue once gave a piece to Master Yang Dongxiong, and it was with this that he was promoted to the Grandmaster Zhenxiang.
Now Liang Qu has earned his own money!
Further down.
Twenty-three great achievements!
Eunuch Li smiled and said, "His Majesty has said that by the end of this year, Sir Liang will have two more children, which will make him 25."
Correct.
I almost forgot about it.
Apart from great merits and the Xuanhuang card, the rest of the rewards were mostly miscellaneous pieces of cloth, porcelain and ordinary recovery pills.
If it doesn’t sell well, keep it at home as a treasure.
Satisfied and refreshed!
Lin Lin read it over, and Liang Qu rolled up the imperial edict: "Eunuch Li, I have one more question to ask."
"Master Liang, please speak."
"What's the situation with Jian Zhongyi's case in Qingzhou?"
(End of this chapter)