His Majesty Li Er was satisfied, but the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had a new understanding of Yang Fan's shamelessness.
I thought that Yang Fan was young, lacked experience, and was not very clear about the twists and turns of officialdom.
Now it seems that everyone was deceived by this kid's false impression that he could only use his fists!
Such naked flattery is simply a bottomless, complete sycophant!
Of course, this is actually just because people can't eat the grapes and say the grapes are sour, and they are more filled with envy, jealousy and hatred.
I hate myself for being incompetent!
Why is this kind of good thing not the work of yourself or your descendants?
Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin and others were all happy, and they were all delighted with Yang Fan's amazing turn of events.
After all, they had long regarded Yang Fan as a friend and a junior...
At this time, His Majesty Li Er was delighted and said with a smile: "Guo Aiqing, please take the Zhenguan plow to test first. I will ask the Ministry of Industry to make a copy and spread it throughout the world."
"No!" Guo Siben bowed to accept the order, held the Zhenguan Plow in his old arms and legs and left like a treasure.
As Guo Siben went away, His Majesty Li Er took back his light and turned to look at Yang Fan.
But seeing that this kid had a calm expression on his face and not taking any credit for himself, he couldn't help but nodded secretly, this is the person who does big things.
Soon, His Majesty Li Er was in a dilemma again because he didn't know how to reward him.
So I could only smile and say to Yang Fan: "You have made such a great contribution, how about I give you a promotion?"
As the emperor, His Majesty Li Er holds the world in his hands, and he is clear about rewards and punishments.
For such a great achievement, wouldn't it be too stingy not to reward him generously?
When His Majesty Li Er was thinking about how to reward him, someone suddenly coughed.
I saw one person standing up from the front row towards the class. His Majesty Li Er felt a thump in his heart and the corners of his mouth twitched.
Is this old troll Wei Zheng trying to make me look bad again?
I got a little carried away!
Facing Yang Fan's compliments, I couldn't hide my pride for a moment, and was about to be caught in the foot by this old guy again!
However, His Majesty Li Er felt very unhappy at this time.
Damn it, this old boy obviously wants to quarrel with me again!
This guy is always looking for trouble, can't he let me be proud for once?
His Majesty Li Er stared at Wei Zheng with a sullen expression, gritted his teeth and said coldly from the back seat: "Wei Qing, do you have anything to say?"
Looking at Wei Zheng's withered old face, His Majesty Li Er was so angry that his teeth itched.
Aren’t you tired of this old guy finding faults with me every day?
However, seeing Wei Zheng's gray beard and stooped back, His Majesty Li Er felt a sigh of relief in his heart.
Time makes people grow old!
The two have been in love with each other for most of their lives, and now I don't know how many more times this guy can fight with me?
As a result, the anger in His Majesty Li Er's eyes disappeared instantly.
Wei Zheng raised his head and looked at His Majesty Li Er's strange expression with his dim eyes, feeling mixed emotions in his heart.
The two have been fighting for most of their lives, how could he not know what His Majesty Li Er is thinking?
He has been standing in the court for more than ten years, and the outside world has spread that he is Wei Zheng, an official who advises and contends for fame.
But Wei Zheng knew that only the broad-minded Majesty Li Er in front of him could tolerate his almost harsh difficulties.
This also indirectly contributed to his reputation for integrity and earned him numerous reputations.
If any other emperor dared to challenge the emperor's authority like this, his family would have been confiscated and exterminated.
Just like before the court meeting, he and several ministers in the court tried their best to advise the emperor not to touch the Cui family lightly.
Although His Majesty Li Er was very angry, he was still as before and did not blame too much.
Facing such an emperor, even though his heart was as stone, Wei Zheng couldn't help but feel a little moved.
Looking at His Majesty Li Er in front of me, from the handsome young man when we first met, he has turned into a wise, mighty, calm and dignified emperor.
Under his leadership, the country prospered and showed the image of a prosperous age.
But as time passed and he began to grow older, the emperor became more stable.
Now that I am nearly 70 years old, in this era when the average life expectancy is only over 30 years old, how many years do I still have to live?
I originally wanted to add more obstacles to this emperor who had the world in mind, so that he would not forget about it with pride, but then his interest waned.
Wei Zheng couldn't help but be a little suspicious!
Facing this wise and powerful emperor who knows rewards and punishments, do you really have to make things difficult for him all the time in order to show that you are a good minister?
Could it be that without his own guidance, this emperor would not be able to fulfill his duties and be a good emperor?
Although His Majesty Li Er has moral flaws, his civil and martial arts over the years have already destined His Majesty Li Er to become the emperor of the ages, so why should I care about it?
Thinking of this, Wei Zheng sighed slightly!
That’s it!
I have been admonishing him all my life, maybe this time I should obey His Majesty Li Er and make the emperor happy.
Thinking of this, Wei Zheng immediately retracted the words of admonishment on his lips, bowed slightly and said: "The emergence of a farming artifact like the Zhenguan plow is actually good news to the people of the Tang Dynasty. In the future, people all over the world will surely remember the prosperous age of Zhenguan and praise your majesty's kindness.
Love for the people.”
"Your Majesty is a famous monarch through the ages, and naturally rewards and punishments are clear. Marquis Zhongyi has made great contributions to reforming Zhenguan Plow. No matter what reward your Majesty gives, I will approve it with both hands."
Hearing this, the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty were slightly startled!
Unexpectedly, Wei Zheng, who had always been a naysayer, could actually let His Majesty Li Er have his way.
However, everyone knows that whether it is praying for rain successfully or inventing this farming artifact.
The initiative is firmly in the hands of His Majesty Li Er and Yang Fan.
Even if everyone opposes it, it will just be an idle moan, and it will even be reviled by the people all over the world.
Of course, everyone could only echo loudly: "Your Majesty is kind and virtuous for the people. Now that an artifact like the Zhenguan Plow has appeared in the world, I congratulate your Majesty!"
Waves of shouts echoed in the Tai Chi Hall.
Even the officials standing at the back of the hall could hear it clearly.
Although they didn’t know what was going on, following the crowd and flattering them was the most basic way to be an official, and they all shouted in unison.
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming, congratulates Your Majesty!"
Hundreds of officials shouted in unison, and the momentum that stirred the world spread throughout the Tai Chi Palace, and their voices soared into the sky!
His Majesty Li Er's face was full of excitement, and his breathing suddenly became heavy!
Because his throne came from a shady origin, Li Er was eager to be recognized by everyone more than any other emperor!
Therefore, since he ascended the throne, he has been sleeping hard and working hard, dreaming of becoming a rare emperor in the history.
Don’t allow yourself to make mistakes, don’t allow yourself to slack off, and don’t allow yourself to be complacent.
Every time he faced Wei Zheng's merciless opposition, he wished he could crush this old guy to ashes!
But Li Er also understood that if he wanted to be a good emperor, he must accept people's opinions and allow different opinions.
But no matter what, His Majesty Li Er is also a human being, not to mention he is an emperor who holds the world in his hands and controls the lives of thousands of people.
As long as we are human, we will have vanity, desire, and hope to be recognized by others.
Facing the Zhenguan Plow, an artifact that records his achievements, His Majesty Li Er was indeed a little carried away just now.
But just when His Majesty Li Er thought he was going to be reprimanded by Wei Zheng again, this old troll unexpectedly went out of his way and completely obeyed him.
At this moment, His Majesty Li Er felt depressed and relieved.
I have to say, people are just cheap people.
If others agree with this, His Majesty Li Er will be happy, but that's all.
As an emperor, don't you hear enough good words?
But when these words were spoken from the mouth of Wei Zheng, who always played a different tune, the effect was completely different.
It shows that no matter how proud he is today and no matter how generous the reward is to Yang Fan, this old man will not object.
The more he thought about it, the more comfortable he became. His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but burst out laughing. He asked Wei Zheng for advice: "Wei Qing, since you also think that the Zhenguan plow is a magical tool for farming, how do you think it is best to reward the loyal Marquis?"
Wei Zheng said respectfully: "Since Zhenguan Li's achievements have been concluded, and rewards and punishments are determined by His Majesty, how dare I dare to overstep my authority?"
The attitude has been expressed in the words, and the meaning is obvious. I am giving you face today.
I won’t argue about the name of the Zhenguan plow, nor will I mind your comments. You can do whatever you want, and reward you however you want. Even if it’s inappropriate, I will definitely not go against you today!
After hearing Wei Zheng's words, His Majesty Li Er felt so relieved!
I said to myself, if you, an old guy, were always so sensible, I wouldn't be so depressed.
As long as you, Wei Zheng, don't chirp and always find trouble, then no one will dare to question yourself anymore!
At this time, His Majesty Li Er was in an extremely good mood and wanted to directly agree to Yang Fan's request for the title of Duke.
Not to mention Yang Fan's various contributions in the past, even if this time he prays for rain and solves the farming problem, the credit is here. Who would object without the foresight?
His Majesty Li Er was extremely proud, stroking his short beard under his chin, and said: "Marquis Zhongyi invented the Zhenguan plow. This is a great invention that has contributed to the community and will benefit the future. On behalf of the people of the world, I thank you for it. I am specially named the Duke of Qin and bestows it on you."
A beautiful woman, 5,000 acres of fertile land, tons of money, 500 pieces of fine brocade..."
In one breath, His Majesty Li Er directly announced a lot of rewards.
As soon as he finished speaking, His Majesty Li Er almost wanted to slap himself!
As expected, people cannot get carried away when they are complacent. This complacency can easily lead to impulsiveness...
If Yang Fan is given such an extremely noble title now, how can he be given the title if he has merit in the future? Is it necessary to make him a king?
The words have already been spoken, as an emperor, how can he go back on his words?
So His Majesty Li Er could only hope that someone would speak out against it so that he could find a way out.
"Hiss." When everyone heard so many rewards, they couldn't help but take a breath, and many people were dumbfounded.
Yang Fan has already become a duke at a young age?
You must know that it has been decades since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, which is no longer the beginning of the founding of the country.
No matter how much money and land is awarded, the rewards of titles are extremely cautious.
And now, His Majesty Li Er actually gave Yang Fan the title of Duke of the Kingdom all at once. Who dares to imagine this?
You must know that there are regulations for the title of the Duke.
Qin Guogong is the title of a title in ancient China. It began in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. It is the same as or lower than the king of the county. It is the third level of the title and the first level of the duke.
The Duke of Qin is the most noble title among all the Dukes, because "Qin" was the most powerful in the pre-Qin period. Li Shimin himself was once named the Duke of Qin.
The Duke of Qin is not only a member of the first rank, but also hereditary, with thousands of households living in the city. As long as the dynasty lasts, it can be passed down from generation to generation.
As we all know, since His Majesty Li Er once held the post of Shangshu Ling, this position has been vacant since the beginning of Zhenguan.
Nowadays, the official positions in the imperial court are Sikong, Sima, Situ, Shangshu, left and right servants, Menxiasheng, Jingzhao, Taiyuan Prefecture, as well as the generals of the guards and the governors of various places. These official positions are from the first rank!
It can be said that Yang Fan suddenly became a big boss, standing at the top of the court.
You know, the founding heroes like Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling are now only treated as first-class people.
Everyone present had red eyes!
Even if this Zhenguan plow is an invention that will benefit the future, it won't just give Yang Fan an imperial edict from the founding father of the country, right?
You must know that this is the most noble Duke of Qin!
What does this make those generals who follow His Majesty in his expeditions east and west think?
There are so many soldiers who have made great achievements, but they can't even get a man from Founding County!
At this time, Wei Zheng was a little confused and was really in a dilemma.
I have just stated my position that I will not go against your Majesty Li Er today.
But this time you cause such a big incident, how will it end?
It is too much to directly confer a title on the founder of the country!
But if you say it out loud, are you going to make a mistake?
If he acquiesces, Wei Zheng will really feel like a lump in his throat, and his heart will be tangled up.
However, Yang Fan's heart was bubbling with beauty at this moment!
We are also the princes of the country.
Although I don’t know the dignity of the title Qin Guogong, as long as he is the Duke of Qin, it doesn’t matter!
I have finally become the top little loser of this era.
The most important thing is that as long as he doesn't make big mistakes and as long as the Tang Dynasty does not fall, the title of Duke will belong to his family for generations to come!
At this moment, Yang Fan threw all notions of freedom and equality out of the window and gave a thumbs up to this wonderful era.
To put it bluntly, no matter what kind of society it is, those with vested interests will support what is beneficial to them.
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said nothing, but he was extremely anxious in his heart. He looked at Changsun Wuji with a twinkling look in his eyes.
Changsun Wuji was also surprised at first, but when he saw His Majesty Li Er's eyes looking for help, he immediately understood the difficulty with His Majesty Li Er.
Although he really wanted Yang Fan to receive this title, it would make the courtiers jealous and even attack him in groups.
But he did not dare to ignore His Majesty Li Er's request for help. He could only say: "Your Majesty, although Marquis Zhongyi has made great contributions to improving the Zhenguan plow, after all, it is only an improvement on the basis of the straight plow. If he is granted the title of Duke, wouldn't it be a great honor to advance?"
, Your Majesty, please take back your order."
Seeing Chang Sun Wuji's understanding, His Majesty Li Er secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly used the donkey's excuse to make trouble: "You are not joking. If I go back on my promise, wouldn't I break my trust with the loyal and righteous marquis?"
Changsun Wuji finally confirmed what His Majesty Li Er meant, and said quickly: "Marquis Zhongyi has made great contributions, so naturally he will be rewarded. Just give him more money. I think Marquis Zhongyi will not mind if he is broad-minded!"
The implication is that this prince is a bit heavy-handed. Simply improving the Zhenguan plow is not enough. If he wants to give him a reward, just give him more money.
Changsun Wuji's objection made all the ministers present stunned on the spot, they were all dumbfounded!
Ruining someone's future is like killing one's parents. This is a sworn enemy.
Doesn't Changsun Wuji's blatant opposition bring hatred to himself?
Aren't you afraid that Yang Fan will fight him to the death?