Zhu Shou couldn't help frowning when he saw the concierge's reckless look. Your family is talking about something, and you, a concierge, rush in without even asking, and you don’t even talk about family rules and etiquette?
"Master, the imperial edict has arrived."
Imperial decree!
Zhu Shou no longer cared about punishing the concierge, and quickly took his whole family out to greet him.
The wife's heart, which had just been relieved, was lifted up again.
Zhu Shou didn't have anything to worry about. Since the emperor had agreed to let him go to Luzon to be the governor, there wouldn't be anything bad going on. However, he was also curious about this imperial edict. Why did the emperor insist on issuing an edict? Was it just for the position of governor? That's not enough. Wouldn't it be better if the imperial court issued an appointment?
"I respectfully accept the holy will." Zhu Shou placed the incense table, took his whole family, and knelt down to worship the holy decree.
As soon as the eunuch unfolded the imperial edict, he read: "I have been entrusted by heaven to carry the emperor. The edict says: The mighty general Zhu Shou is brave and good at fighting and has repeatedly made military exploits. He has not changed his ambition despite many hardships. I am very relieved. From now on, I will confer the title of Zhu Shou and make him a Marquis. , be rewarded with the hereditary iron scroll, and be given an estate of 1,600 shi, plus 400 shi. Admire this!"
The middle-aged eunuch who read out the imperial edict was also an exquisite figure. He closed the edict and put it away. When he saw Zhu Shou kneeling on the ground in a daze, he had not yet recovered.
Then he said with a smile: "Congratulations, Lord Marquis, congratulations, Lord Marquis. Lord Marquis, you'd better hurry up and thank me."
Zhu Shou suddenly came to his senses, shed tears with excitement, and kowtowed solemnly in the direction of the palace.
"My lord, thank you for your kindness. I will die in vain to repay you."
Zhu Shou respectfully accepted the imperial edict, but still felt that the scene in front of him was so unreal. He couldn't help but reach out and pinch his thigh hard, fearing that this was all just a dream.
The severe pain still felt in his legs told him that all this was true.
No wonder Zhu Shou couldn't believe it. He had been thinking about Feng Hou for too long. He originally thought that there was no hope in this life, but he didn't expect that things would turn around so quickly.
The reason why Zhu Shou was granted the title of Marquis was because his actions greatly moved Lao Zhu. After Zhu Shou's food town was drawn up in the imperial edict, four hundred stones were added directly. Is this usually done? Otherwise, they won’t add anything, and if they want to add something, they’ll draft it together. How can there be people who just draft it and then continue to add it?
This shows how happy Lao Zhu is.
After confirming that it was not a dream, the haze in Zhu Shou's heart was swept away. His back stood as straight as a sword, and he felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.
"Come here, reward! I have many rewards~"
As soon as Zhu Shou said this, everyone around him smiled.
The eunuch who read out the imperial edict smiled brightly. Isn't it just for this moment that they can get the job of reading out the imperial edict?
Not only the eunuchs, but everyone in the Zhu family, including the servants, were rewarded.
Once they were granted the title of Marquis, the Zhu family was completely different. From then on, Zhu Shou was a distinguished person, a high-ranking official, and he was no longer a martial artist criticized by civil officials. Even if civil servants want to call him a martial artist, they can only do so in private.
The long-held expectations were finally fulfilled. Not only was Zhu Shou not in a trance, but he was very sober. He knew exactly where this Marquis came from.
So Zhu Shou hurried to the palace to thank Lao Zhu.
After that, Lan Yu was asked to call Han Du and others, and he was ready to thank them in person.
But this time, the gathering place for several people was not at Lan Yu Mansion, but on a boat.
Han Du sat down and looked at the surroundings. He couldn't help but smile with satisfaction: "Brother, you are very fast. You can build such a boat in such a short time."
Lan Yu laughed and explained: "This is the boat from last time. After it was impeached, we put it away. Didn't I listen to your attention? It's just a good time to try it and see those royal guards. What reason does Shi have to use to impeach me?"
At this moment, Zhu Shou happened to walk in.
Han Du turned around and saw Zhu Shou wearing a python robe, red, blue and green, which was particularly eye-catching.
"Greetings to the Marquis. The Marquis is really in great spirits."
Zhu Shou burst out laughing when he heard this, waved his hand and said: "We are still confused now, and we don't know why the emperor suddenly made him a marquis. However, I still want to thank you, Han Du."
Han Du smiled and said nothing. Looking at Zhu Shou, this man is a sensible person. Although Han Du didn't know why Lao Zhu suddenly became a marquis, there were no signs before. But after thinking about it carefully, Han Du couldn't help but have some guesses.
or
Xu Lao Zhu had long wanted to make Zhu Shou a marquis, but it was just because the previous nobles stretched his crotch too much, which made Lao Zhu lose his temper and didn't want to give it. Or perhaps it was Zhu Shou who stood up when no one responded, saved Emperor Lao Zhu's face, and gave Lao Zhu a step down, and Lao Zhu made him a marquis as soon as he was happy.
Not to mention, the latter possibility is very high.
Han Du didn't dare to take advantage of this kind of deception. He shook his head and said, "The emperor granted you the title of Marquis. Why are you thanking me?"
Zhu Shou smiled and nodded to Han, without saying anything more. Some words are more useful to keep in your heart than to say them out loud.
When everyone arrived, the boat began to move slowly. Six singers came out from the back holding various musical instruments, leaned slightly toward the crowd, and began to play music.
Han Du looked at the scene in front of him with great interest, as if he had never seen the world before. But this cannot be blamed on Han Du. Although he is well-informed, this is the first time in his life that he has taken a beautiful woman on a boat trip.
In the past, I could only envy, envy, and hate these things. Now that I can experience them myself, how can I not be overwhelmed with emotion?
When the food and wine were served, Zhu Shou picked up the wine glass and toasted Han Du first. "Brother Han, no matter what, it was Han Du's guidance that gave us the opportunity to become a marquis. Brother Han's friendship will be kept in our hearts. Drink!"
Han Du saw that Zhu Shou insisted on this, so he had to have a drink with him. But after drinking, Han Du still explained: "The title of Marquis is the emperor's favor and Brother Zhu's luck. It really has nothing to do with me."
"In any case, we can get the position of governor thanks to Brother Han's guidance." Zhu Shou smiled and gestured to Han Du.
When Lan Yu heard this, her heart moved and she couldn't help but ask: "What? Is this governor's position really beneficial?"
Zhu Shou did not hide anything, nodded with a smile, and said: "It's almost as expected by Brother Han. The emperor allowed us to take two thousand soldiers to sea, but we can only take new recruits."
Recruits or not, no one cares. What everyone was concerned about was whether the emperor really agreed to let the governor combine military and political power.
"Your Majesty, have you really given all the military and political power in Luzon to you?" Lan Yu looked solemn, a little unbelievable.
Lao Zhu said in the court that the governor was in charge of all local affairs, and now he asked Zhu Shou to lead his troops. Everything goes without saying.
