Zhao Tong entered the inner court under the guidance of Zhang Di, then walked through Chenhui Gate and went straight to Yanfu Palace.
Emperor Daojun is currently in Yanfu Hall, the main hall of Yanfu Palace.
Zhang Di used cat-like movements to gently open the beaded curtain at the palace door, and Zhao Tong walked in.
There is a rich aroma floating in the hall, and the misty green smoke from the two beast furnaces permeates the entire hall.
Zhao Tong saw Emperor Daojun behind the royal book case in front, and there were two maids waiting beside him, fanning their hands.
Zhang Di led Zhao Tao over and sang in a low voice: "Guan family, the King of Qi has arrived."
Emperor Daojun lowered his body, as if he was drafting an edict. Hearing the words, he did not raise his head, but said in a soft voice: "Give me a seat."
Zhao Tong replied "Thank you, dad", sat on a stool brought over by Zhang Di, and observed Emperor Daojun.
Emperor Daojun was rare today not wearing his light blue Taoist robe that looked like blue and white flowers. Even the fly whisk could not be seen behind him. He was wearing a light orange casual robe with a gauze collar outside, looking very casual and free.
Emperor Daojun did not show any surprise, and was quite calm and indifferent, which was in sharp contrast to the eagerness, nervousness and impatient mood before the army set off for the expedition.
Zhao Tong squinted his eyes and smiled in his heart. The officials would treat him like a normal minister, instead of treating him more or less like a prince before, without thinking too much, but now he has complicated thoughts.
Emperor Daojun was halfway through writing when he suddenly stopped writing. He seemed to have thought of something. He frowned and then relaxed his eyebrows. Then he spoke again: "Second brother has made great achievements this time. What reward do you want?"
Zhao Tong stood up after hearing the words, bowed slightly and said: "Dad, the child does not want rewards. It is the child's duty to contribute to the country and share the worries of the father. How can the child dare to talk about rewards?"
Emperor Daojun nodded with satisfaction when he heard this answer and said: "Second brother, I heard that you were injured?"
Zhao Tong didn't know whether Emperor Daojun learned the news from the battle report, or whether Jiang You secretly sent a letter back to the palace. He said like a dragonfly: "I'm worried about you. It's just a minor injury. It's not a problem. It's healed now."
Emperor Daojun glanced at him, his expression slightly revealing his thoughts, but then he covered it up without leaving a trace. He had some doubts in his heart. This statement did not seem to be his second brother's style. This son was always fond of exaggerating to seek benefits. He who always retreats to advance has suddenly changed his temper.
He was silent for a while and said: "I have thought about it. This time you not only succeeded in defeating the thief, but also paid a million taels of thief's dirty money to the court. I will reward you with 100,000 taels from the money." "
Zhao Tong heard this and said hurriedly: "My child doesn't want any money. Even the jewelry and jades are given to my father as a filial piety. My child doesn't want any money either."
Emperor Daojun looked at him, all expressions were gone from his face, and he said calmly: "Second brother, don't you want money?"
Zhao Tong said: "My child doesn't need money. Several campaigns against Wang Qing caused great losses to the national treasury. This money just replenishes the national treasury. Moreover, daddy's Gen Yue has not been completed yet. It is the time when money is needed. My daily expenses are very small. No need for these.”
Emperor Daojun began to look at Zhao Tong carefully. Among the princes, Zhao Tong and Zhao Kai were the most handsome, with extraordinary bearing and grace.
But Zhao Tong is more like Empress Zheng, more handsome, but Zhao Kai is more like him, with an elegant temperament.
Emperor Daojun looked at Zhao Tong for a long time, his expression gradually changed, and he smiled and said: "Second brother is still interested."
After finishing speaking, he picked up the pen again and looked at the edict on the imperial case.
Zhao Tong thought that the edict was only half written, but looking down at the moment, Emperor Daojun seemed to have only filled in two words, and then put down the pen again, and it seemed that the edict had been written.
Later, Emperor Daojun said: "Second brother, it is a great achievement to recover Huaixi. Although you don't want gold and silver, it is difficult to get promoted to an official position. After all, you have to take into account the words of the superiors. However... I will transfer you to a royal title." .”
Move to the king's title? This was something Zhao Tong didn't expect.
In fact, Emperor Daojun was a little reluctant to part with gold and silver money. After all, as he said, the national treasury was not overflowing, and Emperor Daojun still needed money for his own family. Although he had just offered a reward of one hundred thousand taels, he was definitely not willing to do so.
As for promotion, it is even more impossible. At his position, promotion is almost impossible.
A first-class prince, his title has reached its peak.
As for the rank officials, in the second year of Emperor Zhenghe's reign, Daojun changed the Third Division to San Gong. He was a Grand Tutor, and Zhao Kai was also a Grand Tutor. This official rank has also reached the top. Naturally, after the Three Divisions were changed to San Gong, they were not emperors. The teacher meant it.
Now that the rank of officials has reached the top, it is no longer meaningful to open a house with the same three divisions.
As for dispatches, they are civil servants. He promotes guards and military officers. When the military position reaches the top, if he wants to transfer to civilian positions, he only has the prime minister, deputy prime minister, and privy envoy.
The privy envoys of the Song Dynasty were different from those of the previous dynasties. The privy envoys of the previous dynasties were all military officers, but after the founding of the Song Dynasty, the privy envoys were changed to civilian positions.
It is impossible to be a deputy prime minister such as being involved in political affairs, and it is impossible for a first-class prince to hold a deputy position. As for Tongpingzhangshi, left and right servants, young prime minister and Dazai, it is a bit of a joke. If you think about it, you will not let him dominate. central.
As for taking charge of the Privy Council, it is the Privy Envoy. This will only be given to the Emperor Daojun if he has a headache. In fact, even if his head is a headache, it is probably not given to him. Even if he has great achievements, it is estimated that no one in the civil and military circles in the dynasty will agree. .
Therefore, the title, rank, and official position have all reached their peak. As for the meaningless things like bachelor's degree, he can no longer be promoted at this moment.
Originally, Zhao Tong thought that Emperor Daojun would give him a decorated officer. After all, what he achieved this time was military merit. The decorated officer of the Song Dynasty had no practical use. It was just an honorary title and would not increase his rights. So It shouldn't be a problem to give him a decorated officer.
The twelfth rank was for the Shangzhu Kingdom. He expected that Emperor Daojun would grant him the title of Shangzhu Kingdom, but Emperor Daojun unexpectedly wanted to transfer him to the royal title.
In fact, this is quite common. Zhao Kai was originally granted the title of King Jia, but later he was granted the title of King Yun, that is, he was transferred to the title of King.
Among all the princes at the moment, he is the only one with the title of "Prince" and all titles.
In fact, Zhao Kai's transformation from King Jia to King Yun was a move into a feudal state, which did not count as a move. After all, the character Yun was considered a state, but a first-class prince was a first-class prince. It did not mean that there would be more food just because of the division of states. The town and power just sound bigger in name.
There were not many princes with the national title in each dynasty of the Song Dynasty. There was only one prince in this dynasty, Zhao Yu, who was related to the title of empress of the Zheng family. After all, he was the legitimate second son.
Going back further, Zhezong had no children, and Shenzong was granted the title of two princes, one King of Yan and the other King of Yue.
But this prince title with the national character actually has nothing to do with the throne. Emperor Zhezong was the prince established by the prince of Yan'an County, and Emperor Daojun was the throne inherited by Prince Duan, so it was probably just a title. However, Zhao Tong was curious, he was already the king of Qi , what kind of king can Emperor Daojun give him?
The name of King Qi is already very big. Among the single-character princes of the country, King Qi is ranked first.
The single-character princes of the country have always been honored by the four titles of Jin, Qin, Qi, and Chu. Even if they go down to the title of county prince or Duke, they are also honored by these four titles.
In Jin, Qin, Qi, and Chu, Emperor Taizong once granted the title of King of Jin, so if we avoid taboos, it would be impossible to grant him the title of King of Jin.
If you don't move to the Jin Dynasty, that means...
When Zhao Tong thought of this, his heart moved and he looked up at Emperor Daojun.
(End of chapter)
