Most of the Dukes in the court were stunned, except for a few people in the front row, who were as steady as old dogs, closing their eyes and concentrating, as if they were not surprised by the contents of the imperial edict.
Not only were they surprised, but Wang Fugui, Chai Yuanianan, and even Han Yun, who had always been as steady as a mountain, were also surprised.
What does it mean to be granted a title?
A feudal lord, also called a fiefdom, has his own fiefdom and has absolute authority within a place.
There are five levels of nobility. Dukes, princes, uncles, and earls are already nobles in the court. If you add hereditary replacement, it will be an iron rice bowl for generations to come.
Marquis, on the other hand, is almost the pinnacle that a military general can reach. It is the goal that countless generals pursue throughout their lives, but only a very small number of people with illustrious military exploits can have it. It is even more difficult for literati to even think about it. No matter how great an official is, it is impossible to have it.
title.
Becoming a marquis and worshiping the prime minister is the goal pursued by everyone. Military generals are conferred the title of marquis, and civil servants are worshiped as the prime minister.
Even Yue Qing, who was invincible in battle and had a high prestige in the army, was only a Marquis of Wuwei during his lifetime, and was posthumously named Duke of Wuwei after his death.
And Qingyu, at a young age of only twenty, has already accomplished the goals that countless people pursue throughout their lives.
Not only did the princes of the court think this kind of reward was inappropriate, but even Han Yun himself felt it was inappropriate.
It must have been too much, both for the fief and for the title.
Of course, he himself doesn't care about any of this, and he doesn't even want it at all. He just wants to end it as soon as possible, so as not to delay my return to the sect to cultivate immortality.
What does being a prince or a prime minister or being the lord of a county have to do with me? I just want to live forever.
Isn't this the reason why thousands of households were born out of dung soil?
Wang Fugui patted Han Yun and reminded him. The four of them shouted together,
"Thank you, my emperor, for your grace!"
Just like Wang Fugui said, if you don't want it, you can just talk about it in private. In front of the court, you have to give the emperor face.
At this time, the person who was about to start the performance stood up again and said loudly,
"Your Majesty, this matter is inappropriate. The other reward ministers have no objections, but the reward given to Elder Qingyu is a bit too much.
Qingyu had merit in protecting the Sixth Prince and Princess Nian'an, but this was merit, not military merit. Moreover, he killed the demon sect rebels because of his personal conflict with the demon sect. It had nothing to do with the imperial court or the world. How could it be so?
It can split the earth and seal the prince!
The world has not heard of his achievements, but he has seen them and is rewarded!
As soon as this move comes out, the ministers will not obey, the soldiers will be alienated, and the people will be resentful. I am afraid that the world will be unstable, Your Majesty!"
When the ministers criticize in the court, it is the most serious matter. No matter what, we must make the problem serious first, and then give the emperor room for bargaining.
The emperor lowered his head, looked at the matter, and said leisurely,
"This is Liu Aiqing. You just said that if the ministers are not convinced, then I will ask the ministers who thinks my reward is inappropriate. You can raise it now."
After hearing this, the man surnamed Liu looked at the ministers, but found that most of them were looking at their noses, mouths, mouths, and hearts, with their heads lowered and silent. Only a few who were well connected kept winking at him.
Just kidding, everyone who can sneak into the court is a smart person, not a single fool.
The emperor's imperial edict has been issued, and you stand up to refute it. If the emperor withdraws the imperial edict, there will be no dignity and no dignity. This is a certainty.
Besides, what can I do with Feng Qingyu as a Marquis? It’s just an empty title, and he doesn’t have military power. Why are you rushing to get there? If you give him military power, you don’t think anyone can get there.
Qingyu has no party or sect, and is a loose person in the world. At best, he has a good relationship with the Sixth Prince. However, the Sixth Prince has no intention of seizing the heir, nor does he win over any party. The position of the Crown Prince is as stable as Mount Tai, so why should he risk his life?
In the end, everyone can see that the emperor's reward does not depend on the extent of your contribution, but on the extent of your role. The emperor obviously took a fancy to Qingyu's reputation as the best in the world, and spent a lot of money to win over him.
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These credits are just excuses.
Such a person with strength but no real power, you provoke him to do it
What, aren't you afraid that one day while you are sleeping, a thunderbolt will hit your house?
At that time, people will say that you have been punished by God, and the people will reviled you, but no one will say that it was Qingyu who did it.
Everyone was as clear as day, and Liu Gei didn't understand anything except leverage.
The emperor nodded and said,
"Since none of you, my dear friends, have any objections, it's settled as such. After we go down, I'll order someone to prepare a reward.
Marquis Annan's house needs to be arranged, and Duke Wuwei's mansion, which has been sealed until now, must be returned to Princess Nian'an. These things will be arranged after we go down.
Minister of the Ministry of Industry, you and the Ministry of Revenue will arrange this matter together."
"I obey the decree."
The emperor's eyes looked at Nian An and became softer. Of course, he could also see the hostility and indifference in Nian An's eyes.
"Princess Nian'an, I've been wandering around the world all these years, and I've suffered a lot from you. Now that I'm back in the capital, I will protect you and not let you get hurt again.
The government is busy today, so you should make arrangements first after you return. The palace will send a maid to serve you. In two days, you and Lao Liu will come to see me and tell me about your experiences over the years and what Lao Liu did in the Demonic Land.
Yi Xing, tell me in detail."
"My son, I obey."
Wang Fugui clasped his hands and bowed.
"The fiefdom of Marquis Annan should be located in Xiangyang County, Luochuan."
Next, the emperor discussed many matters with his ministers, including relief from disasters, suppression of rebellions, and collection of various taxes and money.
Han Yun was not interested in these things and could only pray silently in his heart that it would be over soon.
After the court was dismissed, the ministers walked outside.
Wang Fugui bumped Han Yun with his elbow.
"That's okay, kid. I asked you why you resisted the decree last night. It turned out to be to be close to my fief. I really have you. Brother, I'm very touched."
"Fiefdom? What fiefdom?"
Han Yun asked doubtfully.
"Your fiefdom is in Xiangyang County in the south of Luochuan. It is an entire county. My fiefdom is in Jingmen County. Our territories are next to each other. My father also has intentions."
When talking about fiefdom, Han Yun was already in a state of wandering.
"Oh, I didn't notice. I was dozing off at the time. Since it's next to yours, I'll give it to you."
Han Yun said nonchalantly.
When the ministers around him heard this, they all rolled their eyes.
This Marquis Annan is really different from ordinary people.
"Brother, this is a fiefdom. It was given by the emperor. You can give it away if you want. Well, I guess you are too lazy to take care of it. I will take care of it for you. I will keep the taxes and other things for you.
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"Okay, there is also Yuci's house, you can take care of it as well."
"Leave the little things to me."
"Didn't you say you wanted to be granted the title of uncle before? Why did you suddenly change it to the title of marquis?"
"Brother, do you really don't understand or are you just pretending to be confused? It's not because you didn't sound good with your uncle last night that my father directly changed it to a title for you."