Chapter 662: Lanzhou Incorporated
Chapter 663: Lanzhou Incorporated
It was still dark.
A heavy snowfall fell from the lilac night sky, adding a touch of white background to the bleak world.
Wumen.
Officials above the fourth rank in the capital were all standing respectfully with white frost on their heads, occasionally spewing hot mist from their mouths and noses. They chatted with each other, and the words "taking office", "retiring", "blood column", "hunting tigers", and "not yet full" appeared from time to time in the wind and snow.
It was the New Year holiday, and there was no disaster or harm. There was no important matter to report in the capital. Most of the content of the speech was the transfer order and appointment of the Ministry of Personnel for the new year. However, no matter how they talked, they could not avoid the blood column phenomenon last night.
A blood column 120 feet high rose to the sky.
From the end of Shenshi to the beginning of Xushi, the whole capital could see it if they were not blind.
It caused a sensation.
From kings and generals to peddlers and porters, everyone talked about it.
On the way here, the officials could still hear the breakfast shops talking about it.
Anyone who could become a fourth-rank official in the imperial capital must have a way to get inside information, but Liang Qu's arrival was too sudden, without any signs, and the information was incomplete. The officials only knew that the tiger hunting record had been broken, but they didn't know to what extent.
Squeak, squeak.
The soles of their shoes stepped on the snow, and the eunuchs held cloaks in their hands to add clothes to the ministers who were not prepared.
Silver was passed out between the cloaks.
"Eunuch Li, I have something to ask you."
"Sir Zhang, please speak."
"Who was the person who broke through the border by taking the golden leaf boat yesterday evening? Why did you mobilize so many troops?"
The surrounding officials in the capital moved half a step closer.
"This man's surname is Liang and his name is Qu. He is the Hengshui Envoy of the Pingyang Prefecture River and Bo. He broke the age record of the wolf smoke and tiger hunting in our dynasty."
"How old is he?"
"God bless Dashun, eighteen and five months old."
"God bless Dashun."
"God bless Dashun..."
The officials followed up with a sentence, thinking secretly.
Eighteen and five.
Isn't it a full year earlier than Yuan Yuwen?
Not to mention the Dashun Dynasty, even the previous generation of Dagan has never heard of it!
No wonder the Holy Emperor was so happy that he kept people until late at night. This record is not only better than Taizu, but also better than the previous dynasty!
Dashun is indeed the orthodox in the world!
"Did the Liangshui Envoy attend the court today?"
"Last night, Lord Liang left the palace at midnight. Your Majesty is considerate and allowed to summon him again at noon. Today, the Holy Emperor will discuss the reward with the officials of the Ministry of Personnel. In addition, there are also pensions and consolation for the soldiers who died in Beiting in December, and rewards for the general Fu in Nanjiang for his victory in a small battle. All three will be resolved today."
"I see."
Dong~
The palace gate slowly opened with the sound of bells and drums.
Everyone had different thoughts and kept silent.
All officials entered the palace.
A warm spring breeze came towards them.
The inspector called out the names, whipped, and entered the palace.
The sky was purple, the flying eaves blocked the morning light, and the light and dark shadows gradually became sharper.
...
January 23rd.
Noon court ceremony.
Twelve crown tassels and black beads covered his expression.
"Mr. Liang, come forward."
The Tianchen Palace was solemn and silent, and you 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 rubbed the paper.
The pen in front of the emperor licked the ink and raised its wrist, constantly recording the words and deeds of all the officials in the palace, just like a text version of a video recorder.
The censor's eyes were focused.
Liang Qu swallowed his saliva and respectfully came to the jade steps, not daring to act rashly.
In the hall, there were dozens of tiger hunters with far greater power than the tiger hunters...
Fortunately.
Before leaving.
Xu Wenzhu repeatedly reminded him of many precautions, so that he would not make a fool of himself when he went to the hall for the first time.
He bowed his head and obeyed.
Countless vermilion pillars, endless ranks of civil and military officials.
The ground was as smooth as a mirror because it had been scrubbed so many times.
The wooden grilles of the long windows let in beams of light, and dust flew in the beams of light.
Liang Qu clearly saw his reflection, his hair combed tightly, as soft as the willows by the river in spring.
A young face.
Everyone had such an impression.
The officials of the Honglu Temple sang loudly.
"Since I ascended the throne, I have worked hard, hoping that the country will be peaceful and the people will be happy. Now you are loyal to the king, fortunately, the four seas are peaceful, and the eight directions are tranquil...
Here is Liang Qu, since he entered the court, he has been diligent and dedicated, suppressing the remnants, offering strange methods, and uniting the water tribes, and has repeatedly made extraordinary achievements...
At the age of eighteen and five months, he was promoted to the tiger hunter, showing the prestige of our Dashun and the momentum of our Dashun!
The country grants officials and titles based on merit, which means to be knowledgeable and brave.
Now I grant the title of Xingyi Baron, and allow it to be inherited without change, grant the third transfer of Feiqiwei, promote the lower level of Shuihengwei from the fifth rank, promote the second rank of Longxuema, reward a thousand acres of good land, a third-class house in the first zone, a cloud and thunder pattern robe, and a tiger jade belt. One, a pair of Kui boots.
The county attached to Pingyang Prefecture is exempted from tax for three years!
All the arrears of the people before this will be written off, and no additional tax will be allowed for the next twenty years!
Pingyang prefect Jian Zhongyi and Hebo Commandant Xu Yuelong were recommended for meritorious service and were awarded three great merits.
Pingyang Prefecture has a harmonious government and prosperous trade, and is on good terms with the aquatic and sea tribes. Now Lanzhou is incorporated into Pingyang Prefecture, and Jiangchuan County, the 14th county on the water, is established, and Quan Linghan is appointed as the magistrate of Jiangchuan County.
Those who have extraordinary merits must be favored by the emperor; those who have both literary and military talents must bear the weight of the country.
I hope that Liang Qing and his descendants can live up to the high expectations and protect the peace of the country and the well-being of the people.
I decree this! "
The wolf-hair brush never stops.
The spacious hall is so quiet and cool.
The misty incense is spewed from the mouth of the turtle and the crane, and the sunlight changes unpredictably in the smoke.
Officials only knew the first half of the content and had discussed it in the morning court. They never expected that there would be such a change later!
It came suddenly.
The whole Pingyang Prefecture was shaken!
"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 and took the imperial edict in a daze. He bowed, bent his waist, walked backwards, and disappeared into the queue.
Civil and military officials glanced at it and their thoughts were the same.
It was not a wolf smoke entering the tiger hunting, but a carp leaping over the dragon gate. The little fisherman turned over in a few years.
Incredible.
The top three in the military examination may not have the opportunity today.
"Fu Qingjia, come forward."
The afternoon court did 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 in Dashun, there were people who made contributions and people who made mistakes every moment.
The end of the team.
Liang Qu watched General Fu come to the bottom of the stairs, and finally came back to his senses from shock. He recalled the reward just now, and his heart was surging.
It's worth it!
From the sixth-rank Hengshui Envoy to the fifth-rank Shuihengwei, it goes without saying that he has been promoted two levels.
Now in the entire Pingyang Prefecture Hebo Office, there are not many people above him!
Feiqiwei, from the fifth rank, a third-turn honorary official!
This is a "rank", and there are 12 ranks in the military rank, from small to large.
The lowest is the first rank, Wuqiwei, the rank is equivalent to the sixth rank; the second rank Yunqiwei, the sixth rank; the highest is the 12th rank of Zuozhuguo, the first rank.
The names of the honorary officials within the 12th rank are mostly from the previous dynasty's scattered official names. This "scattered" means idle, which sounds good. There is no actual power, but you can get an extra salary.
The reason why it was picked out as an honorary rank is that it is mainly used for those who are not qualified for further promotion, but feel that they are not rewarded enough, so the single 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 its value is much higher than that of an ordinary fifth rank official!
Among the titles.
If there is a fiefdom, it is called by the place name, such as Ningjiang Prefecture was called Yue in ancient times, so it is called Yue Wang.
There is no fiefdom, and the name prefix is not followed by the place name. Most of them are some beautiful commendatory words, such as Chengyi Bo, Gongqinwang, Xinwang.
Under the heaven, only martial saints who are willing to serve the court can be actually conferred.
Therefore, Liangqu's baron can only be a fictitious title.
It just so happens that the place name of Yixing has a good meaning, so the Holy Emperor simply reversed the order and changed it to Xingyi.
Become famous in one fell swoop and know the world!
"Here is a gift..."
Several consecutive awards.
The Honglu Temple sang out the names of officials who had retired or were sent to various provinces, and those whose names were sung saluted and thanked the emperor.
It took less than two quarters of an hour.
The court was dismissed.
All officials left the palace.
Liang Qu had just been conferred a title, but he did not go to look for Xu Wenzhu, and fell 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 position symbols, including clothing, waist badges, and seals from the vermilion table.
It was time for clothes.
"This dress..."
