Datang: Starting from a fortune-telling stall, Wu Zetian was suddenly abducted

Chapter 76 Such a mighty imperial favor
Duke Yun's Mansion.

Zhang Liang, who was laughing and watching the pretenders practicing in the backyard, also heard the news.

After it was confirmed that the news was indeed accurate, Zhang Liang sneered.

"Hou Junji, a reckless man, is so generous in his kindness."

"No, I must not let him have his way."

Thinking of this, Zhang Liang immediately had his fake son Gongsun Jie called over to inquire about Hou Junji's situation.

Gongsunjie said:

"Father, I'm still investigating. There is indeed a case of Hou Junji's corruption. I was going to report it to you."

"But later, the people I arranged to squat near Hou Junji's house received another message. It said that the household department secretly went to his house a few days ago and moved more than a dozen large boxes covered with black cloth."

"I thought this matter was a bit strange, so I asked people to inquire about it."

When the impatient Zhang Liang heard this, he asked directly: "What's the result?"

Gongsunjie bowed his back and replied: "Those things moved out by the Ministry of Revenue are the gold and silver treasures that Hou Junji embezzled in Gaochang."

"Hou Junji has handed everything over."

Zhang Liang looked disbelieving and said disdainfully: "How could that greedy villain be willing to hand over so many gold and silver treasures?"

"And why those boxes are covered with black cloth? There must be a reason."

Gongsun Jie hurriedly flattered her, and said flatteringly: "The righteous father really knows things like a god."

"His Majesty forced Hou Jun to collect those gold and silver treasures."

"Not only did he hand it over, but all the corrupt officers under him also turned it over."

After hearing this, Zhang Liang took a breath of cold air and said, "Your Majesty, even if you don't care about him, this is such a great favor from Hou Junji."

Gongsunjie, who was listening to this next to him, was a little confused, "Father, Your Majesty asked Hou Junji to hand over all the gold and silver treasures, so what kind of favor is there for you?"

Zhang Liang looked at the ignorant Gongsun Jie and said:
"Since His Majesty asked him to hand over these things, it means that he is not prepared to hold him accountable."

"And you can tell by looking at this reward. The reason why he was named Gaochanghou means that if someone talks about this in the future, His Majesty can say that it happened in Hou Junji's territory and pushed it out."

Only then did Gongsun Jie suddenly realize, and said repeatedly: "Your Majesty is brilliant. The foster father's IQ is really great."

"Then the matter of Hou Junji offending us is just over?"

After hearing this, Zhang Liang's face turned gloomy again, "Humph, we must not let him give up. Otherwise, he will cause trouble again."

After thinking about it, he said to Gongsun Jie: "Now go and investigate those people under Hou Junji."

"Hou Junji won such a big reward, so naturally he won't say anything. But there will definitely be complaints from his subordinates. Go and tell me what these people are saying."

"As long as there is any trouble with his subordinates, I will make him, Hou Junji, miserable."

Gongsun Jie flattered Zhang Liang again.

Zhang Liang was only photographed with elation, and secretly sighed: My damn wisdom.

In addition to Wei Zheng and Zhang Liang, other people who were offended by Hou Junji also started to take action after hearing the news.

There was a sudden undercurrent in Chang'an City.

But Hou Junji, who was in the center of the whirlpool storm, didn't know it.

He also just got the news that he was going to be rewarded, and after hearing it, he was even more complacent and triumphant, feeling that he deserved these rewards.

But he also realized that he couldn't make troubles these days.

He simply shut himself up at home and had fun with the Queen of Gaochang every day.

three days later.

Hanyuan hall.

Today's court meeting will be held here.Because of the rewards, Li Shimin and the officials were all dressed in solemn court clothes.

After the court meeting was over, someone announced that the marquis and the generals who had conquered Gaochang would enter the hall to receive their titles.

Hou Junji, who had been waiting impatiently outside the palace for a long time, also filed in with everyone after hearing this.

At this time, he was so proud of the spring breeze, and he was looking forward to it as he walked.

When they reached the main hall, everyone shouted long live and bowed down in salute.

Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon throne, was also smiling. He looked at the dignified soldiers below the stage. He first gave a few words of encouragement, and then asked the eunuch to read out the rewards.

When I heard that Hou Junji was granted the title of Marquis of Gaochang, Crown Prince and Tutor.

Hou Junji was also very excited. This time he was a very popular minister, so he quickly thanked him loudly.

However, the civil and military officials below have different expressions, and it is nothing more than saying that there are all kinds of life.

The rewards continue
Every soldier who came from above the main hall was rewarded according to the meritorious service reported by the household department.

Just this reward is a little bit interesting.

According to the corresponding military merit standards of the Tang Dynasty, everyone has roughly weighed what the merit should be, and they all have a score in their hearts.

However, because Hou Junji's reward was too high, everyone's mentality changed slightly, and they all felt that they should be rewarded higher.

But when the imperial edict began to read to them.But they found that the reward was very different from what they had measured before.

This caused some subtle changes in the hearts of many people.

After the rewards were completed and Li Shimin encouraged everyone again, the generals retired.

Hou Junji and others had just left Hanyuan Hall, and the other generals were congratulating Hou Junji one after another.

Pu Hongyun jumped out first, "General, why is our reward so low?"

Hou Junji was stunned by this question, and he thought about everyone's rewards.

He smiled and said to Pu Hongyun: "Hongyun, you have a lot of rewards. They are all distributed by the Ministry of Revenue according to military merit. There is nothing wrong with that."

Pu Hongyun said directly with dissatisfaction: "The reward is good."

"But compared to the general's rewards, we are a bit inconspicuous."

After saying this, someone immediately began to persuade him that there is no problem with our reward, and the general has worked hard and made great achievements, so it is normal to award more.

But Pu Hongyun still muttered, "Grandma, this is the reward. If I had known better, I wouldn't have handed over the gold and silver."

Hou Junji happened to hear this, and he was furious, and started to speak loudly to Pu Hongyun. '

Pu Hongyun was also angry and wanted to continue his defense, but was stopped by Ye Hongzhuang.

When Hou Junji returned home, before his butt landed on the ground, Ye Hongzhuang and Pu Hongyun rushed over with a group of officers.

Hou Junji thought they were here to celebrate his achievements, so naturally they threw a big banquet.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Ye Hongzhuang saw that Hou Junji was almost done drinking, and then told Hou Junji what everyone thought.

It turned out that because the gold and silver they had embezzled were turned over, they felt a little bit at a loss.He wanted Hou Junji to ask for some more rewards from the emperor, so he handed over a list of names.

Hou Junji drank in confusion, and because of the fact that he handed over the gold and silver, Hou Junji felt a little ashamed of them.

Without even looking at the list, I agreed without hesitation.

Some of his family members will accompany him to celebrate, including his son-in-law, Helan Chushi who works in the East Palace.

Seeing the soldiers being rewarded, I felt a little envious and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Hou Junji saw him sighing and asked, "Chu Shi, why do you sigh on such a happy day?"

(End of this chapter)