Most of the Gong Gong princes in the court were stunned, except for a few people in the front row, who were as steady as old dogs, closing their eyes and concentrating, as if they were not surprised by the contents of the imperial edict.
Not only were they surprised, but Wang Fugui, Chai Yuanianan, and even Han Yun, who had always been as steady as a mountain, were also surprised.
What does it mean to be a marquis?
A feudal lord, also called a fiefdom of cracking earth, has his own fiefdom and has absolute authority within a place.
There are five levels of nobility. If a prince is a prince and a son is a son, the earl is already a noble in the court. If you add hereditary replacement, it will be an iron rice bowl for generations to come.
Marquis, on the other hand, is almost the pinnacle that a military general can reach. It is the goal that countless generals pursue throughout their lives, but only a very small number of people with illustrious military exploits can have it. It is even more difficult for literati to even think about it. No matter how great an official is, it is impossible to have it. title.
Becoming a marquis and worshiping the prime minister is the goal pursued by everyone. Military generals are granted the title of marquis, and civil servants are worshiped as the prime minister. .
Even Yue Qing, who was invincible in battle and had high prestige in the army, was only a Marquis of Wuwei during his lifetime, and was posthumously named Duke of Wuwei after his death.
And Qingyu, at a young age of only twenty, has already accomplished the goals that countless people pursue throughout their lives.
Not only the princes in the court felt inappropriate about such rewards, but even Han Yun himself felt inappropriate.
It must have been too much, it was both a fief and a title.
Of course, he himself doesn't care about any of this, and he doesn't even want it at all. He just wants to end it as soon as possible and don't delay my return to the sect to cultivate immortality.
What does being a prince or a prime minister or being the lord of a county have to do with me? I just want to live forever.
Isn't this the reason why tens of thousands of households are like dung and dirt?
Wang Fugui patted Han Yun and reminded him, and the four of them shouted together,
"Thank you, my emperor, for your grace!"
Just like Wang Fugui said, if you don't want it, you can just talk about it in private. In front of the court, you have to give the emperor face.
At this time, the person who was about to start the performance stood up again and said loudly,
"Your Majesty, this matter is inappropriate. The other reward ministers have no objections, but the reward given to Elder Qingyu is a bit too much.
Qingyu had merit in protecting the Sixth Prince and Princess Nian'an, but this was merit, not military merit. Moreover, he killed the demon sect rebels because of his personal conflict with the demon sect, which had nothing to do with the court or the world. How could it be It can split the earth and seal the prince!
The world has not heard of his achievements, but he has seen them and is rewarded!
As soon as this move comes out, the ministers will not obey, the soldiers will be disloyal, and the people will be resentful. I am afraid that the world will be unstable, Your Majesty! "
When the ministers criticize in the court, it is the most serious matter. No matter what, make the problem serious first, and then give the emperor room for bargaining.
The emperor lowered his head, looked at the matter, and said leisurely,
"This is Liu Aiqing. You just said that if the ministers are not convinced, then I will ask the ministers. If anyone thinks that my reward is inappropriate, you can raise it now."
After hearing this, the man surnamed Liu looked at the ministers, but found that most of them were looking at their noses, mouths, mouths, and hearts, with their heads lowered and silent. Only a few who were well connected kept winking at him.
Just kidding, everyone who can sneak into the court is a good person, not a fool.
The emperor's imperial decree has been issued, and you stand up to refute it. If the emperor withdraws the imperial decree, where will his face and dignity be? This is a certainty.
Besides, what can Feng Qingyu do as a Marquis? It's just an empty title, and he has no military power. Why are you rushing to get there? If you give him military power, you don't think anyone can get there.
Qingyu has no party or sect, and is a loose person in the world. At best, he has a good relationship with the sixth prince. However, the sixth prince has no intention of seizing the heir, and he does not win over any party. The crown prince's position is as secure as Mount Tai, so does he have to fight for it?
In the end, everyone can see that the emperor's reward does not depend on the extent of your contribution, but on the extent of your role. The emperor obviously took a fancy to Qingyu's reputation as the best in the world, and spent a lot of money to win over him. .
These credits are just excuses.
Such a person with strength but no real power, you provoke him to do it
What, aren't you afraid that one day while you are sleeping, a bolt of lightning will hit your house?
At that time, people will say that you have been punished by God, and the people will reviled you, but no one will say that it was Qingyu who did it.
Everyone was as clear as day in their hearts, and Liu Gei didn't understand anything except leverage.
The emperor nodded and said,
"Since none of you have any objections, it's settled. After we go down, I'll order someone to prepare a reward.
Marquis Annan's house needs to be arranged, and Duke Wuwei's mansion, which has been sealed until now, must be returned to Princess Nian'an. These things will be arranged after she goes down.
Minister of the Ministry of Industry, you and the Ministry of Revenue will arrange this matter together. "
"I obey your orders."
The emperor's eyes looked at Nian An and became softer. Of course, he could also see the hostility and indifference in Nian An's eyes.
"Princess Nian'an, I've been wandering around the world all these years, and I've suffered a lot from you. Now that I'm back in the capital, I will protect you and not let you get hurt again.
The government is busy today, so you should make arrangements first after you go back. The palace will send a maid to serve you. In two days, you and Lao Liu will come to see me and share your experiences over the years with Lao Liu's experience in the Demonic Land. Yi Xing, tell me in detail. "
"My son, I obey."
Wang Fugui clasped his hands and bowed.
"Annanhou's fiefdom should be located in Xiangyang County, Luochuan."
Next, the emperor discussed many things with his ministers, including disaster relief, counterinsurgency, and collection of various taxes and money.
Han Yun was not interested in these things and could only pray silently in his heart that it would be over soon.
After the court was over, the ministers walked outside.
Wang Fugui bumped Han Yun with his elbow.
"Okay, you boy, I asked you why you resisted the decree last night. It turned out to be to be close to my fief. I really have you, brother. I am very touched."
"Fiefdom? What fiefdom?"
Han Yun asked doubtfully.
"Your fiefdom is in Xiangyang County in the south of Luochuan. It is an entire county. My fiefdom is in Jingmen County. Our territories are next to each other. Father is also interested."
When talking about fiefdom, Han Yun was already in a state of wandering.
"Oh, I didn't notice. I was dozing off at the time. Since it's next to yours, I'll give it to you."
Han Yun said nonchalantly.
When the ministers around him heard this, they all rolled their eyes.
This An Nanhou is really different from ordinary people.
"Brother, that's a fiefdom. It's a gift from the emperor. You can give it away as you say. Well, I guess you're too lazy to take care of it. I'll take care of it for you. I'll keep the taxes and other things for you. .”
"Okay, there is also Yuci's house, you can take care of it too."
"Leave the little things to me."
"Didn't you say you wanted to be granted the title of uncle before? Why did you suddenly change it to the title of marquis?"
"Brother, do you really don't understand or are you just pretending to be confused? It's not because you didn't sound good when you said uncle last night, my father directly changed it to a title for you."
