Red Mansion Huacai

Chapter 169 Ennoblement

Chen Hongmou had known for a long time that Li Weijian was a living Tao Zhugong. It was a coincidence and some clever ideas that led to the creation of such a huge thing as the water company.

Unexpectedly, I heard what the sage said and found out that this person has extremely high academic attainments? That's all for the gun mount and the range chart. What Chen Hongmou is particularly interested in is the new gun. A hundred steps away, 90% of the time it will hit, this fire blunderbuss must be a magic weapon. With the help of this new type of fire gun, the fierce battle in the northwest next year will be a little more certain.

As for the so-called vote salt method, Chen Hongmou didn't know much about it. He just wanted to inquire about it carefully after returning home to find out the matter.

Glancing at the smiling Yan Xiyao, Chen Hongmou secretly resented that he was seeking reforms for the imperial court at a time when it was short of talents. Although Li Weijian is young, he has both practical knowledge and clever ideas. If he defected to him, it would be a help. It's a shame that Yan Xiyao took him under his tutelage early.

"All ministers, can we all discuss this?"

After Emperor Zhenghe finished speaking, Yan Xiyao smiled and cupped his hands and said, "Sage, please avoid suspicion."

Everyone knew that Li Weijian was Yan Xiyao's student, and since Emperor Zhenghe nodded, the others had no objection.

But for a while, the remaining three people couldn't speak.

Dashun inherited the former Ming Dynasty and could not be ennobled except for military merit. And because of Taizong Li Guo, the process of ennobling craftsmen was started.

In addition, there are civil and military levels ranging from civil to military. Civil servants knew that it was not easy to get a title, so they regarded Sanjie as their own land. Ranking is not only linked to salary, but also an honor for civil servants.

Li Weijian has continuously made new achievements. If he is awarded a military title, the civil servants will not have much reaction. If he is granted a special title of honorary doctor at once, it is guaranteed that all the civil servants will be upset.

Moreover, Li Weijian was a student of Yan Xiyao, so how could Chen Hongmou be willing to take credit for him?

There was silence in the royal study room for a moment, and then King Zhongyong coughed and said, "Sage, these merits must be discussed separately. The Xishan Coal Mine has brought in an additional two million silver coins for the court, and I thought I could be awarded the title of Captain of Cavalry."

Dashun inherited the former Ming Dynasty, but the title changed. Duke, Marquis, and Earl are each divided into three levels, and these three are super-grade titles. Later, the viscount became the first rank, and the baronet became the second rank.

He is followed by the second-ranked general with divine character, the third-ranked general with prestige, the fourth-ranked captain of light chariots, and the fifth-ranked captain of cavalry. Further down there are Yunqiwei and Enqiwei. They cannot be passed down and are no longer considered titles.

Therefore, the fifth-grade Cavalry Commander can be said to be an entry-level title.

Emperor Zhenghe shook his head when he heard this: "It's too stingy to be awarded the title of Captain of Cavalry for millions of dollars. I think he is at least the Captain of Light Vehicles."

Several people in the royal study looked at each other and nodded, with no objections.

King Zhongyong said again: "The new fire gun will be of great help to our army in Dashun. I think this can be promoted to the third level."

If he was promoted to the third level, he would be a first-level general with the word "prestige". But even if this was the case, everyone in the royal study had no objection, because there was a precedent at that time. When Taizong Li passed away, Bo Jue, a native of Suzhou, presented him with a flint-fired gun. Taizong was overjoyed and immediately rewarded him with the title of earl.

It's a pity that Bo Jue had a hard life. He was hit by a stray arrow and died when he went to battle. It was not like this. It is impossible to say that he is the Four Kings and Nine Dukes to this day.

"Very good." Emperor Zhenghe concluded.

King Zhongyong then frowned: "I personally fired the cannon according to the range table and the gun mount. It is indeed much more accurate than before. Even the gun mount has not been built yet, so it is difficult to determine the success."

Emperor Zhenghe said: "In this case, we can temporarily upgrade him to the second class."

Second class again! Wouldn't that mean he was made a general with the divine character in one fell swoop?

Emperor Zhenghe said again: "The salt method is very good. I thought it would be promoted to at least the second level."

Still rising? The second-class divine general is the baron.

Chen Hongmou felt unhappy and turned to glance at Gu Weiyue, only to see that the old god was there, as if he didn't care. Chen Hongmou suddenly realized, yes, he was just a second-class baron with a salary of less than three hundred taels per year. What was he worth?

Moreover, after Taizong Li Guo, there were very few people who were awarded titles for their work, and because of the precedent of Bo Jue, after that, most of them were awarded first-class titles for their merits, and no one was awarded the title of uncle for their creations.

Li Weijian was only fourteen or five years old. It was not necessarily a good thing to be knighted for his merits so early. It had nothing to do with government affairs, so Chen Hongmou breathed a sigh of relief and did not open his mouth to argue.

The two brothers, the Saint and King Zhongyong, talked to each other and immediately drafted Li Weijian's title. They immediately summoned Xiang Daiquan from the Daming Palace to draw up the decree, and then sent him to Rongguo Mansion to announce the decree.

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In the Rongqing Hall, two banquet tables were arranged separated by a screen.

The female family members were on the other side, while Li Weijian was sitting alone with Jia Zheng, Jia She, Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, Baoyu and others. After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, the eldest man praised Li Weijian and clearly regarded himself as the father-in-law.

Li Weijian only smiled and did not refute, letting Jia She show off. Perhaps because he drank two more cups, the elder Jia She became more and more dissatisfied with Baoyu, and couldn't help scolding him: "Baoyu must make more progress. Lian'er will be able to attack Jue in the future, but Baoyu can only do it." Work hard and study hard, and if you are lucky enough to win the imperial examination, your father and I will work together, and we may be able to become an official in the court."

Baoyu hates official career and economy the most, how can he listen to it? Because he only responded, but he didn't care about it on his face.

When Jia Zheng caught a glimpse, he immediately put down his wine glass and said, "Nie Zhan, your uncle is so good at admonishing you, why don't you take it seriously?"

As soon as Jia Zheng spoke, Mrs. Wang came over to observe. Seeing that Baoyu was so frightened and at a loss, he comforted him and said, "Master, on this happy day, when will you teach Baoyu a lesson? Why not at this time?"

Jia Zheng was upset. No matter how practical he was, Li Weijian was now a real scholar. The east and west mansions are combined in one place. Apart from Jia Jing of the east mansion, who else has been successful?

The proud Jia Zhu was just a scholar. Looking at Li Weijian again, at the same age he is already a successful candidate.

As the saying goes, "Don't be afraid of not knowing the goods, just be afraid of comparing goods." Seeing how motivated Li Weijian is, and seeing Baoyu hanging around in the house all day long, learning some exquisite naughty ways, how can Jia Zheng be so angry?

What Mrs. Wang said reminded Jia Zheng that today was a good day for Li Weijian. If he had an attack at this time, it would be easy for others to think too much. Because Jia Zheng snorted coldly and scolded: "I'll settle the score with you later."

Mrs. Wang was afraid that Baoyu would offend Jia Zheng again, so she quickly came over and hugged Baoyu: "Baoyu, please come with me to eat some food behind the screen."

Seeing Mrs. Wang pulling Baoyu away, Jia Zheng became more and more angry. He slapped the table and said, "It's unfortunate for our family." Jia Zhen on the side was about to comfort her when she suddenly saw a woman running in quickly. She was in a panic. She said with joy: "Old lady, eldest gentleman, lord! An angel has come to the palace!"

There was a sudden silence inside. Jia Zheng thought for a moment, then stood up suddenly: "Which angel is here?"

"It's Eunuch Dai from the Daming Palace. Manager Lai is greeting you right now."

Jia's mother said happily across the screen: "Eunuch Dai? Is it the big girl's fault?"

Wang Xifeng hurriedly said: "Ancestor, we don't dare to neglect this. Let's rush to greet him."

"That's right, hurry up, go ahead and meet the angel!"

The banquet was suspended, and the group of people cheered and walked out. Jia's mother was in the front, and Jia Zheng, Jia She, Jia Zhen and others were lined up on the left and right. As for today's protagonist Li Weijian, he was left far behind at the moment, only with Sanchun and others.

In the front, Aunt Xue was happily saying this to Mrs. Wang: "Sister, it's all right this time! The eldest girl has finally made it through, but I don't know whether she will be a concubine or a noble concubine this time."

Mrs. Wang smiled innocently and said: "I'm not sure yet, but I don't dare to talk nonsense."

Aunt Xue said: "I see that they are close to each other. This is not a festival, and it is not a birthday party for the old lady. How can the angel in the palace come to deliver the message for no reason? It must be a good thing for the big girl!"

While talking, he walked out of the hanging flower gate, turned around the hall, passed the ceremonial gate and arrived in front of the main entrance. Then he saw Dai Quan holding a whisk in his hand and leading several young eunuchs waiting there with smiles.

Jia She coughed quickly and stepped forward to talk to him: "Eunuch Dai, could this be——"

Dai Quan smiled and said: "General Jia, don't worry, why don't we let our family announce the decree first? This saint is waiting for our family's reply."

"That's right! I'll ask someone to set up the incense table."

In the early years of the Rongguo Mansion, orders came from time to time, because the servants in the mansion were able to deal with them themselves. Without waiting for Jia She's instructions, Lai Da ordered his servants to set up the incense table.

Dai Quan put Fo Chen on his arm, unfolded his decree and said, "Where is Li Weijian, the judge?"

Li Weijian, who was originally following the others, was surprised when he heard these words, but he kept walking. He immediately stepped out from the crowd and cupped his hands and said, "Student Li Weijian is here."

"Well," Dai Quan nodded with a smile and said, "Li Weijian is the person to be promoted. The sage has a purpose."

Li Weijian was still stunned, Jia Lian on the side quickly pushed him, and Li Weijian quickly knelt down to listen to the order. Not only him, but also everyone in front of Yimen knelt down to listen to the order.

Then I heard Dai Quan say in a mellow tone: "I have received the emperor's edict from heaven: I govern the world with literature, quell chaos with force, and enrich the country with generals. I have chosen Li Weijian, a man who is good at learning and good at making things."

First, the water affairs relieved the water shortage of the capital, then made new muskets and tested new cannons, and also made suggestions for the salt affairs...

If you work hard to show off your achievements, you can only neglect your achievements, and you can't do better to favor your fate. Zite Jin'er is a second-class male, and I appreciate this. "

After reading the imperial edict, Dai Quan rolled it up, looked at Li Weijian and said, "Master Li, the emperor's grace is so great, why don't you hurry up and accept the edict?"

Li Weijian kowtowed immediately: "My lord, kowtow to thank God!"

He stood up and stepped forward to receive the imperial edict, when there was a buzzing sound behind him.

Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, Wang Xifeng, etc. all thought that this was the time when the eldest daughter finally had a letter, but they didn't expect that the decree was for Brother Jian. What is mentioned in this edict is water affairs, new muskets and cannons, and salt affairs? Brother Jian is so weak that he has only three heads and six arms? Counting from the end of January to now, it has only been half a year. How could he have done so many things and was knighted because of it?

Although Jia Mu was happy for Li Weijian, she was secretly worried. It had been so many years since the eldest daughter entered the palace, and she didn't know when she would be able to get over it.

Mrs. Wang had another thought. She was just as worried as Jia Mu, followed by disgust. Our own jade is originally very good, but who can look at it and disapprove of it? However, with Li Weijian in comparison, now that Li Weijian was awarded a title for meritorious service at such an age, it shows that his own jade is useless.

Wang Xifeng stared at Li Weijian's background with a pair of triangular phoenix eyes and admired in her heart. She liked to take power, and she naturally admired a man like this who could earn a family fortune. Not to mention gems, Jia Lian and Li Weijian are like grains of rice and the bright moon.

Mrs. Xing secretly gloated on the sidelines. Just now I said it was the eldest girl who had the confidence, but what happened? The whole house comes to witness that Brother Jian in the world...his son-in-law has been knighted! What does it mean to feel proud? That’s it!

So what if you, Mrs. Wang, are so powerful on weekdays? Giving birth to a baby born with a jade in his mouth is nothing like it, how can he compare with his own son-in-law now?

He glanced at Aunt Xue behind Mrs. Wang again, but saw her eyes wide open, as if she couldn't believe it. Mrs.

On the other side, Jia Zhen came forward to congratulate Li Weijian, and then talked to Dai Quan. Afterwards, Jia She and Jia Zheng were still in a daze.

Li Weijian... was knighted? Or a second-class man?

Gee, it’s even higher than the title of the East and West Houses. How can I explain this?

Jia Zheng was not happy at all and thought that this was a chaotic fate; the elder Jia She was happy first and worried later. Fortunately, Li Weijian and the two girls in his family hit it off. Li Weijian was granted a title, and he had a face if he said it. But then he was worried... If it was just an ordinary person, the two girls who were born from a concubine would be suitable for them. But now that Li Weijian has been knighted, he is somewhat unworthy of it.

In the back room, a group of girls were chattering, all happy for Li Weijian.

Xichun was young and didn't hear clearly just now, so she asked Tanchun next to her: "Third sister, has fourth brother Jian been knighted?"

Tan Chun and You Rongyan admired him and said, "Exactly. Fourth brother Jian has been granted the title of second-class male. At such an age, it is impossible to say that he will make great achievements in the future and be granted a title of marquis one day."

The little girl likes this kind of heroes the most, and in the little girl's mind, Li Weijian is capable of both literary and military skills, and is humble and gentle, which is exactly what Tanchun thinks of a hero: literary, able to bring peace to the world with his pen, and martial, capable of riding a horse to determine the world.

The second girl welcomed the spring and looked at Li Weijian happily. She was full of joy at the moment, but she never thought about whether he was worthy or not.

A smile appeared on Daiyu's face, and she thought to herself that the fourth brother Jian had indeed become a blockbuster. Not only had he won the prize, but he had also been knighted. It was a double happiness.

Baochai on the side could no longer hold it, frowned, biting his lower lip in confusion.

At Li Weijian's age, it would take more than ten or twenty years for him to become powerful, and the Xue family could not afford to wait no matter what. Who would have thought that in just half a year, Li Weijian earned such a huge fortune, not only made friends with dignitaries, but also got a knighthood!

Sister Bao has always had great ambitions, so she has turned off her emotions and only interacts with people rationally. She would definitely get the best result by relying on calculations, but unexpectedly, she gave up on the best result at the beginning.

God willing? Or retribution?

No wonder Baochai didn't think too much! She couldn't help thinking that if she hadn't restrained herself at that time, she could clearly see that Li Weijian was extremely interested in her... now... no, it's too late now!

Baochai glanced at Yingchun aside, and then glanced at Daiyu who was full of smiles, and thought to herself: If a man is unmarried or a woman is unmarried, anything is possible!

Sister Bao doesn’t believe in fate and will only earn her own life!

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