Shi Jinqing, who was following behind, walked in, knelt down and worshiped: "Your Majesty, Shi Jinqing, pay homage to the Emperor."
The surrounding civil and military ministers couldn't help but be stunned when they heard this. They didn't know Shi Jinqing. Seeing that his appearance and skin were very different from Daming's, and his accent was also weird, they all looked at him strangely, wondering what was going on.
Lao Zhu smiled and nodded, and said: "Shi Aiqing, please accept the title. I will appoint you as the Xuanwei Envoy of the Ming Dynasty Old Port Xuanwei Department."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Shi Jinqing knew etiquette and politeness, and saluted Lao Zhu in a serious manner.
Wait until all the seals that deserve and the rewards that deserve are rewarded.
Lao Zhucai said: "I want to set up 18 governor's offices in Anping, Champa, Shuizhenla, Manlajia, Old Port, Java, Luoshe, Jianyili, Matalan and other places. Dear sirs, Who is willing to share my worries?"
As soon as Lao Zhu finished speaking, a group of people came out from the general's side and said in unison: "I am not talented, but I am willing to share the emperor's worries."
Compared to the civil servants, there was total silence. The civil servants really didn't dare to be interested in this, despite the fact that the civil servants always talked about going through fire and water. But if you really let them stay away from the prosperity, they will feel sad for spring and autumn.
Not to mention going overseas to be a governor, this kind of disguised exile, no one is willing to go.
Besides, where are these places? Not to mention other places, some civil servants in Anping have heard that it was a place where Japanese pirates gathered, even if Han Du said that the Japanese pirates had been wiped out. These modest gentlemen also disdain to stay in places where thieves and bandits have been.
Lao Zhu felt a little dissatisfied when he saw that no one from the civil servants came forward. He asked in a deep voice: "Don't you want to share my worries?"
Li Shanchang, who was standing at the head of the civil servants, immediately stood up and replied: "Your Majesty, I and others are naturally willing to share your worries for your Majesty. It's just that I and others are all officials in the same court. Since several generals have stood up, it is difficult for them to get along with you. Colleagues fight against each other.”
For a moment, all the civil servants nodded in agreement.
Lao Zhu glanced at Li Shanchang with deep meaning, then looked at the officials behind him, without saying anything more. He withdrew his gaze, looked at the general who was kneeling on the ground, and said: "Since all of you are willing to go overseas for me, then when you return, make arrangements for your home as soon as possible and prepare to go to sea at any time."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." All the generals who were kneeling on the ground had heavy hearts on their faces, and they were not at all happy about being appointed governor. It seems that going to sea is really not what they want, but there are compelling reasons why they have to stand up.
Seeing the expressions of these people, the civil servants confirmed in their hearts that the scene just now was all a show staged by the emperor. How could anyone leave the prosperous capital city and go to the wild lands overseas? The emperor may have discussed this with these generals a long time ago, and the purpose is to drag them civil servants into trouble. It was the Korean Duke who had a clever plan and rejected the emperor directly, which prevented the emperor from succeeding.
Now, these generals are left to their own devices. Who made them be so active just now, as if they were going overseas to some blessed place.
Lao Zhu saw all the expressions of the civil servants in his eyes, but the more he looked, the more disappointed he became.
Seeing small gains but forgetting one's duty, doing big things without cherishing one's life are exactly the true portrayal of these civil servants. Just now, Lao Zhu wanted to take care of the civil servants and let them occupy a few governor-general positions, but Li Shanchang pushed him back.
It doesn't matter, medicine can cure diseases, Buddha can save destined people, since they don't cherish it themselves, then don't blame me for not giving them a chance.
In this way, the affairs of the eighteen governors of Nanyang were determined. Even Zhang Chao and Jiang Ming, who were left in Old Port and Java by Han Du, were appointed governors of Old Port and Java respectively by Lao Zhu.
"Han Du heard the seal."
"I'm here." Han Du suddenly stood up and knelt down.
Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du intently, and then said loudly: "Han Du went to sea twice to defeat Japanese pirates, and he has achieved full success. He also promoted the prestige of the Ming Dynasty in Southeast Asia, and even several countries came to court, which is a great achievement. Today, sealing Han Du I will make you the Marquis of Zhenhai, grant me the Iron Scroll, and rest with my country. I hope that you can control the Ming Dynasty's sea territory forever, so that the pirates will disappear and all countries will surrender."
"My lord, thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Han Du bowed down to Lao Zhu.
The news that Han Du was granted the title of Marquis spread to the mansion instantly like a gust of wind.
The Han family felt anxious. After confirming it from Han Du, Mrs. Liu kept clasping her hands together and chanting the blessings of her ancestors. Even Han De, who had always regarded fame and wealth as a passing thing, couldn't help but be happy. With a wave of his hand, he planned to set up a flowing banquet outside the mansion, and anyone could come to celebrate together.
Tang He came to find Han Du right after he came down from court. Pointing at Han Du's nose, he said with a smile: "You are so lucky, kid. In just a few years, you have transformed from a white suit into a Marquis of the Ming Dynasty. If you tell me, I'm afraid you will make many people angry to death. I think back then. Liu Ji has been working hard all his life, and he has achieved great results through hard work, but he will only be an earl until his death." This is why Tang He could say this. If it were anyone else, he would probably think that he was dissatisfied with Han Du getting this title.
It had been less than a year since I had seen Tang He. This time I saw Han Du and felt that he looked older and older.
"Master, what you said seems to be self-promoting." Han Du joked with a smile.
Tang He shook his head and smiled, and without saying anything else, he pulled Han Du and walked in to drink.
Just as Han Du and Tang He were sitting together and talking, Lan Yu walked in with her hands behind her back.
When Han Du saw him, he immediately stepped forward to greet him, "I've met my brother, but I didn't expect that I would trouble my brother to come to the door in person for such a trivial matter."
In the past, Lan Yu had always acted like a strict brother to Han Du, always facing Han Du with a straight face. Now she rarely showed a smile and said: "Being a marquis is not a trivial matter. Since ancient times, many capable people have worked hard. In my whole life, I have never been able to become a marquis. Although you are not the youngest among the marquises in history, you are still young enough and your future will be limitless."
"I am extremely grateful to the Emperor for his love and the title of Marquis. But I don't dare to think about the future. What I want most is to enjoy my time in peace, hahaha." Han Du said with a smile.
This is the truth in Han Du's heart. Han Du feels that Lao Zhu wants to leave himself to Zhu Biao. Therefore, Lao Zhu's ability to confer the title of Marquis is the limit. In the future, no matter how high his merits are, he will not be able to continue to confer the title on himself. Otherwise, when Zhu Biao comes to the throne, there will be no seal.
Since Lao Zhu wanted to assist Zhu Biao in the future, he would not do such a thing.
