Shen Hao quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said humbly: "Your Highness has given you too much praise. Only a lowly official can be humble. Only by relying on Lord Wu's command can I achieve anything."
When working in the Black Flag Camp, it is not the Shou Wang who has the final say on whether or not the work is done, not even Wu Changhe's decision, it all has to be decided by the governor Jiang Cheng. When is it the turn of the longevity king? So Shen Hao had no interest in the awkward thing of expressing merit in front of King Shou, so he just dealt with it on Wu Changhe. After all, isn't Wu Changhe your King Shou's person? Just enjoy yourself.
"Oh? Shen Baihu is very humble. Mr. Shen discovered the concealment of the plague and filed the case for investigation. He deserves the most credit for his work. I'm afraid the reward will be generous!"
Edition reward? Shen Hao almost forgot about this. The previous report of the plague case was initially said by the Zhen Fu Shi Yamen that it would be announced at a regular meeting, but after so long, regular meetings have been held several times without any news, and for some reason it was suppressed.
"It's all matters that are within the scope of official duties and I dare not invite rewards."
"Oh? So Shen Baihu made such a great contribution but didn't receive a reward? Wu Qianhu, it's not kind of you to do this." Yang Lin laughed and turned to Wu Changhe to joke.
Wu Changhe was obviously taken aback, and then he also laughed and said: "Your Highness has mistakenly blamed the official. Lord Shen is affiliated with the Black Flag Camp. Although it is nominally under the jurisdiction of the Thousand Households of Fengri City, the affiliation is two-tiered. As for the reward, Mr. Xue Xue from the Black Flag Battalion of Jingxi Town Fushi Yamen is deciding."
Although it is true, Wu Changhe made people feel awkward when he said it on this occasion, as if there was something in his words.
Yang Lin laughed even more heartily when he heard this, and it took him a long time to hear him say: "Xue Houxuan! Haha, he is just an unruly vase. It's not surprising that he forgot all about the prize. Hahaha... ..”
vase?
If Shen Hao remembers correctly, Xue Houxuan is a man, but Yang Lin uses "vase" to describe him, ah...
"Somebody come!"
Yang Lin laughed for a long time before he stopped. Then he raised his voice and called his subordinates over without waiting for anyone else's reaction.
"Go and get the silver box I brought."
The subordinate officer responded and soon returned with a half-foot-square silver metal box in both hands. He placed it respectfully in front of Yang Lin and then stepped back.
Yang Lin opened the box with a smile, and it was crystal clear inside.
"Wow!"
Wu Changhe and others were considered big shots, and now they subconsciously exclaimed when they saw the contents in the box, their eyes shining brightly.
Shen Hao sat at the end and couldn't see the contents of the box, but he was sure that Yang Lin's request to bring the box had something to do with him.
Sure enough, Yang Lin turned the box around as he spoke so that Shen Hao could see the contents: "There are twenty middle-grade spiritual stones in here. Since the Zhenfu Envoy Yamen did not give Shen Baihu a reward, then I, the king, will take my place once more, I hope Master Shen can still be interested in you."
Eye-catching?
This is the first time Shen Hao has seen a real spirit stone, and it is a middle-grade spirit stone! ?
Spiritual stones are divided into four grades. The lowest grade is low grade, followed by medium grade, top grade, and top grade. One medium-grade spiritual stone is equivalent to ten low-grade spiritual stones of the same specification. In other words, this box of twenty middle-grade spiritual stones is worth two hundred low-grade spiritual stones. And Shen Hao remembered that fifty low-grade spiritual stones could buy a rare medium-grade magic weapon, soft armor...
If you really want to calculate it, the middle-grade spiritual stones in this box are definitely not much less than his current worth. The most important thing is that middle-grade spiritual stones can be used as spiritual energy to absorb, and the effect is much better and more efficient than the technique of absorbing it out of thin air. Therefore, there are many cases where low-grade spiritual stones are used as analog currency, but medium-grade and above spiritual stones are basically not circulated in the market because most of them have been used.
After all, he is a dignified prince, so generous. And judging from Yang Lin's expression, twenty middle-grade spiritual stones seemed to be nothing to him.
To do it or not to do it?
Shen Hao hesitated for a moment, then stood up and bowed, cupping his hands and saying: "Your Highness's kindness is appreciated. It's just that what I did before was my duty. I would never dare to ask for a reward, let alone accept such a generous gift from His Highness." Please take it back, Your Highness."
Yang Lin's relaxed posture paused for a moment, then he tilted his head, looked at Shen Hao who was bowing down with interest for a while, and said with a smile: "Shen Baihu thinks that this king has received less rewards? Come on, Bring me another box."
The subordinate officer immediately went to get a silver box of the same size, opened it and put them side by side. In this way, there are a total of forty middle-grade spiritual stones on the table.
"How is it? Master Shen, do you think this is enough?"
Shen Hao frowned, no longer bowed, but straightened his back, and said to Yang Lin expressionlessly: "Please don't misunderstand me, King Shou. The meaning of being lowered is that you will not be rewarded for no merit. It is not that you feel that you will not be rewarded." The rewards from King Shou are few."
"It's not that the reward is less, or that I think the king is not qualified to reward you? Shen Baihu, is this what you mean?"
"Being lowered to the official position means that you will not be rewarded for your merits. It does not mean that the reward from King Shou will be less." Shen Hao didn't bother to talk to the other party, so he just repeated it. A prince who had nothing to do with him came inexplicably and wanted to hit him in the face with a spiritual stone? What kind of mentality is this? If you have the ability, don't go to someone with 20,000. Come with someone with 20,000 to 20,000. You might actually be corrupted by you, but that's not necessarily the case.
Saying the same thing repeatedly, even if the expression is respectful, it is still perfunctory to the naked eye.
Yang Lin snorted [fo] coldly, being stimulated by Shen Hao's ignorant compliment.
"Master Shen, with the kindness of King Shou, you..." Wu Changhe beside him wanted to help, but he was interrupted by Shen Hao in the middle of his words, and he could only swallow it back.
"Being lowered to the official position means that you will receive no reward for your merits. It does not mean that the reward from King Shou is less."
Well, here we go again. This means not caring about the face of Shou Wang and Wu Changhe at all.
"Presumptuous!" Yang Lin was really angry now. He smashed the armrest of the chair with a bang, and there was no concealment of the evil look in his eyes.
Shen Hao's expression remained unchanged. He cupped his hands and continued: "Being a lower official means no reward for no merit..."
"you!"
"Xiaguan means..."
"Get out!"
"Your Majesty, please leave." Then Shen Hao retreated from inside. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and he said secretly: It's inexplicable.
On the same day, the news that Shen Hao contradicted King Shou in public and made King Shou furious spread like wildfire. There was a huge market for this gossip in Fengri City. Some were curious, some were gloating, or some were suspicious... ..I don’t know how many people are waiting to watch the show.
However, Shen Hao didn't panic at all in the presence of the old god. Do what you have to do, and even when it comes to guarding Yang Lin, you don't want to take advantage of others, but continue to lead it yourself.
As for worries, Shen Hao felt that he had nothing to worry about. There were so many people present at that time, no matter what happened, it was impossible to label him as "disrespectful", right? Moreover, his refusal was well-founded. He was a dignified official of the court. It was up to the court to decide whether to reward or punish him. When was it the prince's turn to reward him? Moreover, the rewards are given in the name of "criminal meritorious service".
Is this a reward? Shen Hao sneered, it was a trap, but he didn't fall for it.
