Liu Mo was promoted from the seventh-rank salt transport censor of Jianglin Prefecture to the fourth-rank salt transport minister in charge of national salt transport, and also the deputy commander-in-chief of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. He had no rank and belonged to Bai Chengzong's subordinates.
The speed of this promotion completely surpassed the fastest record on earth.
Especially the deputy commander-in-chief of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. Although he has no rank, he is based on the military system of Daxia.
Those with the title of duke, marquis, or earl have no rank to serve as commander-in-chief or deputy commander-in-chief, because the former title itself is a super grade. There is no superiority relationship between the chief and deputy commander-in-chief. They can both lead the army and become the highest military attache in the region.
In the Ming Dynasty, there was also an individual phenomenon that the chief soldier did not control the army, and the deputy chief soldier took charge of local military affairs. For example, in the Ming Dynasty, the chief military officer of Yunnan was hereditary from the Mu family, but the actual military power and other war command were controlled by the deputy chief military officer appointed by the imperial court.
To put it simply, if Bai Chengzong was not in Jiangzhe Province, he could be in charge of all the troops in the entire Jiangzhe Province.
At the same time, the Emperor of Daxia did not break his promise and was really willing to let Liu Mo go back.
However, there are conditions, that is, they must wait until the Xingluo envoy completes his diplomatic mission and returns home safely!
When the eunuch who announced the decree handed over the imperial edict to Liu Mo, he walked up to him and said softly: "Master Liu, from now on, please don't say that you are the son-in-law of the Lin family in Linyang again."
As for why, Liu Mo knew it without asking.
With his current status, the Lin family is completely considered high-ranking, and his status as son-in-law has long been removed invisibly. In other words, Liu Mo can marry as many wives as he wants from now on.
He knelt down to thank Long En and quietly handed over a hundred taels of silver note to thank the eunuch who announced the decree. Next, Liu Mo faced the biggest crisis in his life.
The etiquette for welcoming foreign envoys in the Xia Dynasty was complicated.
First, he was sent to Jizhou accompanied by several civil and military officials from the DPRK and China. After arriving, the envoys were arranged to a special inn and the number of people was counted.
The next day, he was ordered to prepare memorials and tributes, and together with the officials of the Fourth Translation Hall, go to the Ministry of Etiquette for an reception ceremony. Received by the Minister of Rites, the envoy handed the document to the officials of the Fourth Translation Hall, and then handed it over to the Minister.
When receiving the envoys, the envoys should behave as kings and ministers. After the interview, the envoys were led out by officials from the Fourth Interpretation Hall. The form was forwarded to the cabinet by the Ministry of Rites, and the tribute was delivered to the Ministry of Rites for storage.
Liu Mo's first task was to receive the envoys at the official residence of the Ministry of Rites together with the Minister of Rites.
The number of the visiting Xingluo envoys was about a hundred, and the leader was the fourth son of King Xingluo.
Liu Mo noticed that the appearance of the Xingluo people was obviously different from that of the Daxia people. They are very similar to people from the Western Regions of Earth. He is dark-eyed and ugly, with a long beard and beard. He is taller than the southerners of Daxia, but not as tall as the northerners of Daxia and the Hu people.
Under the instructions of the eldest prince, what was originally supposed to be the power of ordinary monarchs and ministers turned into a very demanding ceremony of three bows and nine kowtows. Not only that, those who need to salute include the fourth prince.
The only people to kneel down and worship are the Minister of Rites of Daxia and Liu Mo!
As for the eldest prince, he did not appear in the Ministry of Rites at all. Because another of his requirements is that the Xingluo envoys must go to the prince's palace and bow down again!
By the time the kowtow ceremony ended, half an hour had passed.
The Fourth Prince of Xingluo gave the order softly, and four sturdy men immediately moved forward quickly carrying a wooden box decorated with silver.
After opening it, he found that it was filled with all kinds of rare treasures. Reflecting the sunlight, it exudes an unusually beautiful luster.
The Minister of Rites is a native of Jizhou. His surname is Luo and his given name is Shou. Short and fat, with a big belly.
He told Liu Mo that when foreign envoys went to Daxia, they would be given a gift by the official who received them. Of course it won't be in public, and Liu Mo's share has already been delivered to Liu Mo's residence.
According to Luo Shou's words, after learning Liu Mo's identity, the Xingluo envoy sent more than a dozen people to select in Jizhou for a whole night.
But Liu Mo was a little unhappy, "I must have a life flower!"
After that, Yulinwei sent the Xingluo envoy back to the inn.
Liu Mo needs to stay and count the gifts with Luo Shou.
Xingluo is rich in rubies, emeralds, and Hetian jade. In order to make amends, they spent a lot of money this time, and the things they sent were so many and so good that Liu Mo felt itchy.
Luo Shou had been in the officialdom for many years and could not tell what he was thinking. He quietly pulled Liu Mo aside and stuffed a large bag directly into him.
"Don't worry, even His Majesty acquiesces to this kind of thing!"
Since all the officials and ministers say so, if you don’t take it, you won’t get it for free.
When he opened it, Liu Mo's eyes almost flashed.
Five giant rubies, seven or eight pieces of Hetian jade, and five ridiculously large diamonds.
Good guy, who said that the Ministry of Rites is the Qingshui Yamen? I think it is the same as the antique sellers on Earth. If the three doors are not open, they will last three years if they are open!
Ruby and diamond are both five pieces. Yes, you must have found out that I have five wives, each of whom has one piece.
I'm very satisfied with your kneeling and licking! Liu Mo was secretly happy.
Suddenly, one of the lists, which he didn't know if he could call it a gift, caught Liu Mo's attention.
Because Liu Mo couldn't read the words written on it, after Luo Shou's translation, it roughly meant: To express my apology, I, King Xingluo, would like to present the beautiful Princess Xingluo.
I'll be a good boy.
On earth, it is not uncommon to marry a princess, but it is quite eye-catching when you actually encounter one.
Luo Shou, on the other hand, was already used to it. He grinned and said, "Master Liu, are you interested in finding out?"
Do you even need to ask? let's go!
Since it was a gift, the beautiful Princess Xingluo was not sent back to the inn, but stayed at the official residence of the Ministry of Rites.
Following Luo Shou, he came to a courtyard, opened the door, and saw a woman wearing exotic clothes sitting inside.
She is about seventeen or eighteen years old. She is not tall, but she looks petite, sweet and cute.
In terms of appearance, she has the characteristics of girls from the Western Regions: big eyes, big mouth, plump forehead and chin, crystal clear complexion, as bright as snow, and as soft as jade. Compared with Daxia women, they are also more beautiful.
What surprised Liu Mo even more was that when she saw the two of them coming, the Xingluo Princess immediately stood up, bowed and saluted according to the etiquette of the Great Xia Dynasty, and said: "Wish you two great blessings!"
"Can you speak my Daxia language?" Liu Mo asked in surprise.
"Replying to your lord, the little girl and Brother Wang have been studying with Mr. Daxia as their teacher since they were young." Her voice is soft, as beautiful as a silver bell, and her singing voice is delicate, clear, and smooth.
While talking, she kept smiling, with a slight dimple appearing on her cheeks, she was so beautiful!
Such a beautiful girl wants to marry the 60-year-old super old man, Emperor Weiguang of Daxia!
Thinking of this, Liu Mo couldn't help but reveal a strange smile.
At this time, Luo Shou quietly approached Liu Mo's ear and whispered: "Master Liu, do you like him?"
Damn it, what kind of nonsense is this? King Xingluo dedicated it to Wei Guang.
But before Liu Mo could answer, Luo Shou said again: "As long as you open your mouth, His Majesty will definitely reward you!"
Good guy! Are you serious?
