Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 200: A real official promotion!
In the Linjing Hall, the two brothers were still guessing about the identity of the Black Dragon King.

He even set his sights on the Zhen family.

Little did they know, the real Black Dragon King had just come out of the palace not long ago.

As soon as Feng Yibo left the palace, his long follower Daping stepped forward to welcome him into the carriage.

Then headed straight to the north of the city.

Coming back this time, Feng Yibo didn't have time to go home.

Only when I disembarked, I sent someone back to report.

He came first to present.

At this time, as soon as he arrived outside Feng's mansion, dozens of servants were already outside to welcome the Marquis.

The newly built Feng Mansion is huge in scale, and the servants are naturally more than the original one.

Some of them were newly purchased, and it was even the first time they saw Feng Yibo himself.

"Congratulations, sir, to return home!"

Daping helped Feng Yibo out of the carriage, and immediately bowed down in front of him.

It may be because of the timidity of being close to the hometown, which made Feng Yibo feel a little dazed.

He has been away for more than half a year, and he has long been accustomed to a life like the stars and the moon.

Back here now, this scene is naturally nothing.

I have been on a business trip for more than half a year, so naturally I won't come back empty-handed.

Relatives and friends all have rare overseas gifts, and all the servants of the whole family are also blessed.

Long before he came back, Feng Yibo had sent someone back to take care of it.

At this time, he only needs one sentence:

"reward!"

The people who greeted immediately cheered thunderously, and thanked endlessly:

"Thank you for your kindness!"

"Uncle, the official luck is prosperous!"

"..."

Naturally, it will not be as extravagant as the Black Dragon Mansion here, and the money given is still copper coins.

But in addition to rewards, the old people of the Feng family also have overseas specialties to share.

For a while, the whole family was also beaming with joy.

It was even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.

Feng Yibo ignored these things, entered the middle gate and went straight to the other courtyard.

That's Li Shouzhong's yard.

As soon as he entered the house, he found that everyone had already gathered here.

Obviously got the letter and knew that he would come here first.

So they are all waiting for him at Li Mengshi's side.

Mrs. You took the second sister You, the third sister You, Miaoyu, Aunt Meng, etc., to serve Li Mengshi.

Seeing Feng Yibo come in, these female relatives were all delighted.

Li Mengshi even wiped away tears, and said:
"Yibo, are you back?"

Seeing this, Feng Yibo hastily stepped forward to salute, and excitedly said:

"Let Mistress worry!"

"Just come back, just come back!"

A group of people meet and talk about each other, so there is no need to mention it.

After that, Feng Yibo distributed the gifts one by one, and asked people to bring the gifts to relatives and friends.

To let people know that he has returned.

In addition to Lin Ruhai, Xia Bingzhong, Zhang Songyue, etc. were also sent there according to their elders.

Although Liu Zheng, Yang Mingxin, Feng Ziying, Jia Yucun, Wang Jiren and others were also polite, they all had to wait again.

There are also cartloads of gifts, which will be transported to Ningrong and Rongfu.

Most of them went to Rong Mansion, and Ning Mansion only sent one to the first class.

Lixiangyuan and Jia's Mansion in Rongfu are separate, but they are all in accordance with the highest standards.

After all, one is the mother-in-law, and there are elders like Mrs. Shi on the other.

As for sisters such as Baoyu and Sanchun from the Jia family, they were not sent separately.

They are all included in Rongfu's share.

Only Jia Lan and Jia Lian's eldest sister gave a separate copy.

When he came back, Feng Yibo specifically warned him.

In the future, whatever you give to Jia Lan, you will also bring a copy to the elder sister of the Jia family.

Everyone only thought that he and Jia Lian had a close relationship, but they didn't think much about it.

Little did they know, before he came back, Wang Xifeng was able to accompany him for a few days.

As a result, she couldn't lie down and could only sleep on her stomach for several days in a row.

With such hard work, Feng Yibo naturally wouldn't let her suffer in vain.

How could she refuse her small request to take care of the elder sister?

In fact, even without Wang Xifeng's explanation, Feng Yibo would do the same.

After all, on Keqing's side, his father and brothers took over.

Wang Xifeng must have been jealous, but she couldn't take her relatives.

Helping take care of one or two is also a score.

Everything was arranged here, and the sky gradually darkened.

Feng Yibo was thinking about which room he should go to first today.

After walking for half a year, he had already forgotten who was on shift before.

At this time Li Shouzhong got off work from the ministry and sent someone to summon him to the study to talk.

Feng Yibo quickly stopped thinking, and went straight to Li Shouzhong's study.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Li Shouzhong standing up to greet him, stroking his beard and looking at him with a smile.

"Teacher!"

Feng Yibo hurried forward to pay homage, but was supported by Li Shouzhong.

"Yibo, you've done a good job this time! You've really grown my majesty!"

When Li Shouzhong spoke at this time, he was obviously a little excited.

As a minister of the Ministry of Rites, he naturally had to participate in the matter of donating soil and conferring titles.

Even make corresponding comments.

In fact, during the day, the two had already met once.

It's just too hasty to say more.

So as soon as Li Shouzhong came back, he called Feng Yibo to meet him.

"The teacher has given me the prize, but it's just a fluke."

Feng Yibo smiled shyly, said a few words modestly, and said:

"I have been away for more than half a year, and my teacher is worried."

Li Shouzhong couldn't close his mouth when he was smiling, he waved his hands and kept saying:

"It's good to come back, not to mention that you are here to do business, and you have made great achievements."

While talking, the master and apprentice went to the study and sat opposite each other.

Li Shouzhong's smile remained undiminished, and he couldn't help revealing:
"At the court meeting tomorrow, you will show off the limelight again. I think everyone in the court will be envious!"

Although this matter has been finalized, it is still in the confidential stage.

Even Feng Yibo, the person involved, shouldn't know in advance.

But at this time there was no one else, so Li Shouzhong couldn't help but reveal something.

He participated in the final negotiation, and also expressed his views on the surrender of the soil and the conferment of titles.

Just to avoid suspicion, Li Shouzhong didn't say a word about Feng Yibo's reward.

But even so, in his opinion, this reward is enough to make Manchu civil and military jaw drop!
Surprises, of course.

After all, no one can say anything against such a great achievement.

Feng Yibo also knew the severity, although he was a little curious, he didn't ask deeply.

You will know the result tomorrow morning.

Asking now, there is no benefit other than making the mentor violate the principle.

Besides, even if you know it, there is no possibility of changing it.

It's better to leave a surprise, and we will know tomorrow.

Therefore, Feng Yibo only smiled when he heard the words:
"It's just a fluke, this trip went quite smoothly."

Then Li Shouzhong asked some more things about Liuqiu, and Feng Yibo answered them one by one.

Basically, they are all what they said to Emperor Jingshun.

Li Shouzhong nodded frequently, without any suspicion.

He has also been the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites for two years, and his position is becoming more and more stable now.

Many relatives and old friends, as well as former students and disciples, all came to vote.

Although he needed wings, he took in some disciples.

But after experiencing the previous cold reception, Li Shouzhong naturally understood who was the most worthy of his trust.

Therefore, he took everything Feng Yibo said seriously.

The two talked late at night before letting Feng Yibo go back.

After all, the journey is exhausting, and we have to meet during the day.

That night, Feng Yibo thought about it,
Neither chose to pay homage to the Buddha first, nor did he choose to rest on weekends.

The Youshi sisters and Miaoyu were all disappointed.

However, the three women also understood his hard work.

Besides, people have come back, and there will be time for happy gatherings in the future.

Having nothing to say all night, Feng Yibo changed into his court clothes early the next morning.

Together with Li Shouzhong, we arrived at the Hall of Taiji.

Feng Yibo, who had a night's rest, was in high spirits today.

Many civil and military officials have already gotten wind of it, and cast their inquiring gazes one after another.

After a short wait, Emperor Jingshun went to the palace.

All the ministers are saluting and serving the class.

After the monarchs and ministers see the ceremony, the first thing to do is the affairs of the East China Sea.

"The first thing in today's court meeting is about the offering of land to the East China Sea Kingdom, and the holy decree has come down."

The Minister of Attendance announced loudly, and then the palace servants came out and read the imperial edict aloud:

"Emperor Jingshun, the great Wei Dynasty, was entrusted to heaven, and the imperial edict said:"

This is the official format of the imperial edict, with the country title and year title added.

"There is a newly established country in the East China Sea. Hearing about the prosperity of the Great Wei Dynasty, the leader of the country yearns for it, and decides to donate his land to him..."

The following remarks are all praises of the Lord of the East China Sea.

There is also the yearning of the Lord of the East China Sea for Wei.

"I feel his heart, so I agree! Special notice to the world, follow the style of the ancients, change the Donghai Country to Donghai County, and lead Liuqiu and Lusong two states, as a restraint."

The Great Wei had only states, prefectures, provinces, etc., and did not have the administrative unit of "county".

Donghai County has existed since ancient times, and it is located on the border of Shandong.

Changing Donghai Country to Donghai County is obviously to take care of the name of Donghai Country.

It can also give people the feeling that it is the old land of the Central Plains as soon as they hear it.

Feng Yibo guessed that this was probably the desired result after the cabinet discussed.

He had no resistance to it.

"The original Lord of the East China Sea, bestowed upon Great Wei the Duke of Donghai County, leading Donghai County, hereditary, and guarding the Great Wei sea frontier instead!"

Apparently in order to avoid the word dragon, the Black Dragon King was not named.

But Feng Yibo is quite satisfied with this title.

Although not as majestic as the Black Dragon King, being a sea king is not bad.

"Donghai County... Great Wei... Your Majesty..."

What follows is some occasional words.

It talked about some of the connections between Donghai County and Great Wei since ancient times.

He also boasted how prosperous the Great Wei Dynasty was under the rule of Emperor Jingshun.

Finally, it is precisely because of these that Donghai County will return to the embrace of Da Wei and so on.

Feng Yibo, who was originally energetic, felt a little drowsy when he heard it.

"Great Wei Changlong, comparable to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, will last for thousands of years!"

"My sage is wise and wise, so that my great Wei name can be spread overseas, and I can have the country offer land to me!"

When I was in a daze, I heard the sound of flattery.

Feng Yibo knew that the reading was over, so he quickly pulled himself together.

"Also, pass on the oracle of the Holy Spirit!"

Before these people finished filming, the palace man stepped forward again and said:

"There is a minister of the Ministry of Rites and a guest of Qing Dynasty officials, and concurrently, Feng Yuan, the right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple."

Hearing his own name, Feng Yibo hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

Seeing that he was in front of Danbi, the palace people continued to preach:
"Since taking office, he has been diligent in political affairs, publicized enlightenment, and made a name for himself overseas..."

Feng Yibo blushed a little after hearing a lot of compliments.

"This time I went to sea alone to appease the East China Sea country. On the day of the completion of the great success, it is not inferior to the achievement of opening up the frontier..."

Finally finished the set of words, the following is the most critical appointment.

"Now I am specially promoted as the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, and the director of overseas affairs!"

waiter.

and many more!

The right servant of the Ministry of Rites of the third rank?
Hearing this, Feng Yibo raised his head in shock and glanced at Bishang Dan.

I saw Emperor Jingshun looking at him with a smile.

Feng Yibo was completely refreshed now, and quickly lowered his head to thank him!

In his mind, there is a high probability that he will be promoted to two ranks.

Or, the official position will not be changed, and an honorary title will be added.

So Feng Yibo didn't expect much about it!
To be honest, this is not the first time he has made great achievements.

Although the credit this time is different from the previous ones.

After all, the matter of suppressing the Japanese is just a domestic suppression of bandits!

If it weren't for Zhao Wensong's nonsense, he wouldn't be able to show his ability at all.

Coupled with the fact that the officials were low and low at the time, even if they were promoted to the fourth level, it would not be very impressive.

Otherwise, don't mention the promotion to four ranks, it is the emperor's grace to be promoted to two ranks!

But above the fifth rank can already be called a senior member, every level is extremely difficult.

Even if it is called recruiting this time, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is an expansion of territory.

But he has already reached the fifth rank, and it would be outrageous to be promoted to the fourth rank.

What's more, relatively speaking, the biggest reward must be given to the East China Sea.

Now there is a county king in the East China Sea, and a Donghai County has been created for this.

It has already achieved the best result Feng Yibo expected.

But now, he was promoted to level four?
Become a waiter first class!

Feng Yibo's surprise was still on his face, not as good as Xie En's.

Unexpectedly, this is not the end!
"In addition, he will be promoted to the captain of Qingche to show his achievements!"

Good guy!
Don't look at just a few words, the weight is no less than a servant!

This is good, not only the official promotion to the fourth level, but also the honorary title!
The so-called rank is the position of martial arts.

Together with the title of Lord, it is also an honorary title.

In the Great Wei, among the lords, except for the king, there is no fiefdom.

So it can be regarded as one of the lords.

This Lieutenant of Shangqingche is a military honor of the third rank.

Speaking of which, it is comparable to Jia Zhen's hereditary third-rank General Wei Lie!
Of course, the position of a general, even a miscellaneous general, is much more noble than a captain.

What's more, captains cannot be hereditary!

There are two types of lords, one is only granted for life, and the other can be hereditary.

Whether it is hereditary or not generally depends on the size of military merit.

But all of them have to issue coupons to show their achievements.

Although Feng Yibo's contribution is not small, he already has the Black Dragon King, the county king, in front.

We can't give him too high a rating.

Just like this, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty have cast amazed eyes!

Everyone knew that he was promoted after all today, but the addition of honors still exceeded the expectations of the courtiers.

It's just that everyone understands that Emperor Jingshun attaches great importance to this matter.

Naturally, no one dared to raise objections at this time.

That's not an admonishment, but simply hitting Emperor Jingshun in the face.

"Kin this!"

Feng Yibo was thinking a lot, and when he heard these two words, he knew it was time to thank him.

He received the appointment and honor certificate, bowed in front of Majesty Dan, and shouted:

"Minister Feng Yuan, thank the Holy Lord Long En!"

As the saying goes, being promoted to an official position, Feng Yibo took it all at once.

The civil servant was promoted to the right servant of the Ministry of rites.

Also bestowed on the Lord of the Captain of the Light Chariot.

When Taizu of the Great Wei Dynasty established the ancestral precepts:

Those who do not have military merits in the community cannot be granted titles, and titles cannot be granted unless they are specially ordered.

The captain of Shangqingche is a third-rank honor, and the title must be at least a general.

But although there is no title, it is not hereditary.

But civil servants and nobles are already rare!

What's more, with the honorary title, one is a member of the noble family!

The captain of Shangqingche, although he has a salary, has no real job.

But from now on, the Feng family is also a real noble family!

Even if you are a child of an aristocratic family, you should take a high look!
(End of this chapter)