Chapter 864: First-class Landscape Blood Coral
Chapter 864: First-class Landscape Blood Coral
"Second-class Earl, seventh-rank honor."
"Impressive."
"Master Pei, why did you become a second-class earl when you were promoted to Zhenxiang?"
"If one's appearance is insignificant, he will be humiliated. For a major event that is a precedent in our dynasty, one may not be promoted, but his rank and honors must be raised. Liang Qu was previously a third-class earl, and if he is promoted one level, won't he be a second-class earl?"
"Master Pei, you are joking. You know that this is not what I am asking about..."
The morning court meeting is over.
The officials were like releasing water from a floodgate, and streams of water flowed down the white marble steps and landed on the square, gathering in groups of three or two to form puddles, where people talked about something.
There are no major or important matters today, and if there are any, they will be dealt with several days in advance. The regulations have been taken out, and the only major matter is to reward Liang Qu.
Many people think that the reward is too high.
Not an official.
The rank of Huaishui Langjiang was the fourth rank, which was definitely more than enough for his realm of perfection, and even a little lower. Liang Qu was promoted from Hebo, and he did not get the position simply by being promoted quickly and showing the power of the country, but he did have merits. However, considering the location of Pingyang Prefecture's Hebo, the fourth rank was the highest rank, and any higher rank would have to be transferred away from Pingyang, otherwise who would listen to whom?
The Seventh Revolution Medal is a bit bigger, but it’s just so-so.
Honors are not as important as official titles or ranks; the name is more important than the substance.
The key lies in the title.
Realm is realm, age cannot be ignored.
The tiger hunter next to him was promoted to the level of Zhenxiang. Even if he had talent, he should be at least 40 or 50 years old, so he was not lacking in qualifications.
Therefore, everyone expected three fourth-grade ones today.
Liang Qu is not like that.
Twenty-two Sheng Zhenxiang, surpassing Daqian, it is normal to give him a title.
Herein lies the problem.
Last time, he was "inexplicably" conferred the title of third-class earl, and now he has been promoted to second-class earl. Considering his age of 22, is it possible that he will make great achievements in the future and be promoted directly to first-class earl?
Not to mention far away.
The third son of Duke Wei, Xu Wenzhu, who was close to Liang Qu, went to Beiting and struggled hard, survived a near-death experience, and made great contributions. Now he is only a first-class earl.
However, the subordinates did not know the reason, but the leaders of each faction knew something or two. The rewards were all discussed by various departments and the cabinet, and they had no objection. The subordinates had not received any hints, so they would not be foolish enough to be the first to question the unreasonableness of the rewards.
But whether you ask or not, the seeds of doubt always exist.
"How great a contribution did it take for a Xingyi man to be promoted to Xingyi Earl? Do the adults have no objection?"
"You, the cabinet has discussed the reward, and the Grand Secretaries have no objection to it, so we shouldn't worry about it."
"I can't help but be curious, could it be related to Yaolong?"
"cough."
"Mr. Shangshu!"
"Sir Li." The short-bearded official stood on the stairs, looked down and said softly, "Think more, worry more, do more and talk less."
"understand."
After discussing a few things, they yawned and went back to their own offices.
Go to work first.
……
No matter what people outside discuss, people in the palace are all happy.
So cool!
Everyone got a share. The second-class Earl Liang Qu earned imperial decrees for Yang Dongxiong and Xu Shi by his own efforts!
Zhongxian Doctor, fourth rank.
Like Eying, Xu was also a princess of the fourth rank!
Yang Dongxiong and Xu were given titles, which made them happier than Liang Qu himself was promoted.
There are also positions such as Huaishui Langjiang, Xiaowei, Langjiang, and General, almost half a foot into the upper echelons!
Tianchen side hall.
The palace maids gathered around, pulled out a ruler, bent over and wrapped it around Liang Qu's waist to measure his body and arm span. Someone else brought a blue clay board, took off Liang Qu's shoes and socks, and stepped on it to make a foot mold.
A small step, a big step!
The palace maid bent down and carried away the clay slab. Another palace maid squatted down, wiped her feet with a wet towel and put on her boots.
Liang Qu stretched out his ten toes, wanting to stretch himself.
Life!
He has a home, money and a beautiful wife.
happy!
"Your Majesty has granted the Earl of Xingyi three landscapes, one first-class, one second-class, and one third-class treasure. I wonder if you have any requests?"
The eunuch brought a tray with an album inside.
Liang Qu sat barefoot on a stool and picked up the album: "This is the first time I've heard of a landscape reward. Can I choose one?"
The eunuch replied, "They are some strange stones, objects and wonders. They are different from the first to third grades. Some are unique works by famous artists, while others are extremely rare. For example, the plants in the third grade, apart from their appearance, many of them have long been lost outside. Only the royal forest garden has the mother plant. Transplanting one into your own home is a supreme honor. Your Excellency can choose one from the corresponding list."
Everyone became curious.
It's like keeping a well-known endangered species at home, just for the sake of face, Liang Qu thought.
He originally had little interest in landscapes and the like, as they were neither edible nor usable. However, he lowered his head, opened the album, flipped through it, and his eyes fixed.
and many more.
Looks like there is one that can be used!
"Is there blood coral among the first-class treasures?" "Yes, as the saying goes, a thousand-year-old coral is red for ten thousand years. Although it is not that exaggerated, it is indeed precious. It only grows one inch in twenty years and one kilogram in one hundred and fifty years. The color is as bright as blood, so it is called blood coral. They are all more than three feet long. Even among the first-class treasures, it is a rare treasure."
Liang Qu's heart was instantly moved.
Red coral and pearls are both organic gemstones and most likely possess the same aquatic essence as pearls.
In Buddhism, in addition to giant clams, coral is also one of the seven treasures.
He traveled across the swamps and oceans, visited the turtle tribe's territory, entered the Sea Abyss Palace, and touched many kinds of pearls, but this was the first time he saw coral treasures.
Compare before and after with other rare treasures and exotic objects.
"Give me some blood coral!"
After consuming Qi, he crossed the threshold of hunting tigers and entering the Zhenxiang realm. The road to Zhenxiang was smooth, except for the lack of water essence to increase the integration degree of the Water King Ape. Liang Qu was worried that he had not made much profit in a year.
Zhenxiang is a temporary victory, not a permanent victory.
In the past, my small goals of living in a mansion and keeping beautiful maids have been successfully achieved. Today, I should aspire to become king!
The eunuch took notes.
I flipped through the second and third levels and found a wide variety of landscapes, including waterfalls, fountains, strange rocks, and colorful precious trees...
Liang Qu was curious: "How did they create waterfalls and fountains? Did they give up the land and build houses?"
The eunuch shook his head and said, "No, the waterfalls and fountains are specially made by Tiangong artisans with rare materials. They are placed at the water source to create a natural landscape. If you choose, we will send someone to install them in your residence. The imperial capital or Pingyang will be fine."
Liang Qu was greatly enlightened.
Can you actually play like this?
extravagant!
After a quick look, I found that there were no treasures similar to the red coral in the second and third grades.
"Eying." Liang Qu turned around and handed the album to Long Eying. "You can choose from the remaining two. See if there is one you like."
Long Eying quietly flipped through the pages of the album.
half an hour.
Hold the middle section of the paper with your fingers.
"How about these two?"
Liang Qu didn't look at it, but pinched the middle part and handed it to the eunuch: "These two."
"You didn't see it."
"It's okay, you choose."
"Rock waterfall."
"Blue-eyed conch flower."
The eunuch took note and confirmed that everything was correct. When he was about to leave, he suddenly found that a corner of the paper was protruding. He thought it was accidentally folded, but when he reached out his hand, he found it was a large-denomination silver bill!
Quite a lot!
Liang Qu pressed the album leaf, and the album leaf pressed down on the back of the eunuch's hand.
"Please pay more attention to the matter of red coral."
The eunuch understood what he meant.
"Don't worry, Lord Xingyi! I will definitely pick a top-quality precious coral!"
……
Chishan's evolution from the second rank to the first rank is no small feat, and it will take some time to make the clothes.
It took less than half a day to leave the palace.
The eunuch sent someone to deliver the blood coral first.
The soil in the potted plant was as moist as a swamp, and in it grew a large red coral, its entire body blood-red and branching like a branch of a deer antler. It was half stone and half jade, half dead and half alive, and had an attractive luster.
In his two lives, Liang Qu had never seen such a rare treasure. It was extremely beautiful just from its appearance.
Compared with the first-class three-foot standard, the longest fork is three feet and seven inches, almost four feet!
It's money well spent!
The eunuch bowed and said, "Sir, please put the coral into the water as soon as possible. In addition, there is sea salt in the box. Once placed in the water, it will be no different from sea water. A fist-sized piece is enough to last for three years."
"Thank you!"
"You're welcome."
After sending the eunuch away, Liang Qu couldn't wait to touch it.
[Water Essence +106]
[Water Essence +78]
[Water Essence +96]
A few moments.
[Water Essence +217841]
[Water Essence: 220,000]
The dry blue tide rose rapidly, submerging the Seed of Creation and the Dew Seed again.
Less than two hundred and twenty thousand.
No worse than clam pearls!
(End of this chapter)