Han Shizu

Chapter 1199 It's February [-] of the year again
At the same time as the new round of conferring honors, Emperor Liu also officially issued a set of medals system established by his uncle Li Ye to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to martial arts and martial arts since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

This is pure honor. It does not involve the interests of noble ranks like titles and honors, and the threshold is relatively low. It is aimed at all people in the universe, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, civil or military, as long as they make contributions to the country, society, and people. Outstanding and commendable contributions can be awarded according to circumstances.

Of course, the threshold is only relative. Although the scope of the target is wide, the conditions for granting it are not low at all.Don't look at a small medal, it can also be passed on as an inheritance, and Emperor Liu's original intention was not for this, but taking it out is enough to improve social status.

The Imperial Medal is divided into three grades and six grades, the first grade is gold, the second grade is silver, and the third grade is bronze. Mountains and rivers, cities, and swords and plows are engraved respectively. They were jointly designed by various doctors under the Ministry of Industry and the Department of Xuanwei, and were painstakingly crafted by skilled metallurgists in the palace.The lofty honor, coupled with the most advanced technology at the moment, creates an exquisite medal, which is also of sufficient weight.

In terms of bestowing, it also reflects the style that Emperor Liu has cultivated, which is less but more important. Taking the first-level Jin Xun as an example, only ten people including the 24 ministers of Qianyou, big and small, can be awarded, and the rest All of them have to be lower, starting from the first level of Silver Honor, descending in a pyramid shape.In the Battle of Dali, some soldiers who performed outstandingly and fought bravely were only awarded the second-level bronze medal at the highest.

Speaking of which, the ones who get these honors have to be living or surviving people. After all, only those who have the capital to survive are eligible to pursue honors.This is also more effective in Emperor Liu's spiritual construction and character shaping of the great man, after all, it can be recognized by people.

As for those loyal souls who died, they are worthy of admiration and memory, but apart from earning some pensions for their family members and children, the best destination is to be recruited into the Zhaolie Temple in Kaifeng, to be placed on the famous stele, and to accept some of them every year. Incense worship.

In addition to the Imperial Medal, there is also a purple gold medal, with dragon and phoenix decorations, which is self-evident. It is based on the royal family as the main body to honor the courtiers who have made outstanding contributions to the empire or the royal family.

In this regard, the requirements are more stringent and the standards are higher.It also proves from the side that in the Han Dynasty, the imperial power is supreme, at least in the era of Emperor Liu, he looked down on everything and was above everything.

For the officials of Dahan, the most leisurely January is the first month, because there are the most vacations and continuity, and the busiest is also the first month. Chores.

Of course, this is only the case when the country is stable and the politics are clear.In the past, even if it was the first year of Kaibao, you should work hard if you have to work hard.

It was February 20nd of the year again, taking advantage of the good season, Emperor Liu led a group of people to hoe and loosen the soil on the outskirts of Xijing.It has been two years since I became an emperor, and in the past twenty years, this practice of plowing the farmland in order to show emphasis on agriculture has become a norm.

Even if he is out on tour or on an expedition, there will be an edict to go to Beijing to let the queen, prince, and ministers who are staying in Beijing go to the ground on his behalf.Up to now, Emperor Liu still maintains this habit, the difference is that, instead of putting on a show like in the past, he even specially finds someone to watch.

Thanks to the nourishment of the Yiluo River, the land around Xijing is still fertile.At the beginning of mid-spring, the vegetation began to multiply, and the land chosen by Emperor Liu belonged to the occupation field.

There are already stretches of wheat fields around, and the growth looks good. No surprises, this summer will have a bumper harvest. Such a situation makes Emperor Liu feel better, and he is even more energetic in wielding a hoe.

This time, Emperor Liu was dressed lightly, and besides Prince Liu Yang and Prime Minister Zhao Pu, he was accompanied by a group of new military nobles including Wang Quanbin and Pan Mei.

While the hoe was flying, Prince Yansheng of Pingxi County wasted a lot of energy, stepped on the hoe hard into the soil, spat, and complained: "This is bullying because I don't know how to plow the land!"

Beside him, his comrade-in-arms on the western expedition, Guo Jin, the newly promoted Bowang Hou, couldn't help laughing and said: "Your Majesty has worked so hard to cultivate, why should I complain?"

Wang Yansheng looked towards Emperor Liu, and immediately said: "I don't dare to complain, it's just that we have oxen and plows and don't need them, so why do we have to do coolies?

Furthermore, using the hands that hold swords and knives to kill the enemy, to play with these hoes, isn't it a sledgehammer? "

Having said that, Wang Yansheng still seemed very happy. After all, although Xin Dejue was only a county prince, he had also crossed the barrier from being a prince to being a prince. How can he be in a bad mood.

The same goes for Guo Jin, the first-class marquis of Jin, and the second-class silver honor. After all, he was from the direct line of the old Liu family, and Emperor Liu still had a high opinion of him.

Obviously, they were criticized and suppressed because of the massacre in Gansu back then, but Emperor Liu still recognized their achievements.After conferring the title, the slightest resentment dissipated.

Hearing this, Guo Jin said: "Didn't your majesty say it? A man of the Han Dynasty should hold a sword in one hand and a plow in the other, open up the territory and leave his name in history!"

"It's really impossible to let me wait to farm!" Wang Yansheng muttered, and a little strangeness flashed in a pair of tiger eyes, he approached Guo Jin, and whispered: "Brother Guo, you said that your majesty let us The military minister accompanied us down to the field, does it mean that we should disarm and return to the fields?"

Hearing what he said, Guo Jin looked at Wang Yansheng in surprise, when did "Wang Jian'er" have such thoughts?Regarding this, Guo Jin said calmly on his face that seemed to have a bit of evil spirit: "The enemy in the north has not been eliminated, so how can it be time for the horse to release Nanshan?"

"That's true! When it comes to beating barbarians, Wang is not inferior to others, and His Majesty will definitely use me!" Wang Yansheng smiled confidently.

"Brother Wang still wants to raise his title?" Guo Jin said.

"Isn't it possible?" Wang Yansheng said: "I don't dare to expect extravagantly the position of Duke of the state, Duke of the county still dare to think about it. Yang Ye and others, I regard them as sons and nephews, but relying on His Majesty's excessive favor, they have made some small achievements, He has even been promoted to Duke of the county."

Obviously, Wang Yansheng was somewhat unconvinced.However, what he didn't know was that many people were also dissatisfied with his title of Duke of Pingxi, because he had made too many mistakes in the past.
In contrast, Guo Jin's temperament is also strong, but he despises these fame and fortune, so he doesn't care about it: "Your Majesty rewards and punishes Shang Gong, why are you so fussy?"

Hearing this, Wang Yansheng was taken aback for a moment, looked at this brother who was a few years younger than himself, and sighed: "I am not as good as Brother Guo!"

"It's getting late, you and I, let's finish cultivating this half acre of land as soon as possible!" Guo Jin replied with a smile.

"We have been in the Forbidden Army for several years, and it is very boring. I don't know when His Majesty will start the Northern Expedition again? Last time, I missed it. This time, we will definitely send troops out of the Great Wall and sweep Monan!" Wang Yansheng seemed to be betting , Violently swung the hoe in his hand.

"The battle situation in the Southwest is initially determined, and Dali has not been fully recovered. It may be difficult in a short time!" Guo Jin shook his head and said, but his eyes were also shining with anticipation.

For warriors like them on the battlefield, after a few years of peaceful life, their ambition and vigor will probably be worn down.

(End of this chapter)