Chapter 2350: Imperial Decree
For matters like conveying an imperial edict, someone must be sent to inform the master in advance. No matter whether it is a good thing or a bad thing, people must be mentally prepared. The most important thing is that if there is no one at home, they must quickly go and find the master to receive the imperial edict.
But this time...
The eunuch glanced at the "master" who was following them, shook his head, and decided to ask someone to notify them. Forget it, it would be better for the adults to step forward in this matter.
Yin Li was very happy that his son's title was promoted from county baron to county son, and it was a title bestowed by his own ability. So as soon as the court was over, he skipped work and went home to wait for the imperial edict.
In addition to conferring the title, the emperor also rewarded Yin Huo with a house. When the eunuch came, he directly brought the title deed of the house and put it in a small box.
He was the only one who was given a house.
Yin Huo took it and handed the imperial edict to his father to keep. He then took the box containing the land deed and handed it to Changshou. Then he said to his father, "Father, I will have lunch with Bai Shan and the others to celebrate at noon."
Yin Li, who wanted to celebrate with his family, was silent for a moment before nodding, "Go ahead."
He glanced at Bai Shan and others standing nearby, sighed, and thought, forget it. It was also the first time he saw the person who received the decree running around with the eunuch who announced the decree.
Since everyone knows that there will be an imperial edict, shouldn’t they go home early to prepare?
Everyone followed him to Liu's house.
Minister Liu, who had just beaten Liu Huan two days ago, was beaming today. He enthusiastically welcomed the eunuch who announced the decree into the house and bowed to the two princesses. When he saw Zhou Man and Bai Shan, his expression froze. "Why are you here?"
Bai Shan: ...They have been here all along, okay? They clearly came in with the eunuchs.
Manbao: "Minister Liu doesn't welcome us?"
"No, no," Minister Liu said quickly, "Yes... Lord Zhou, don't you want to go back and prepare to receive the imperial edict?"
They waved their hands in a very casual manner and said, "We have elders at home. Look, didn't Liu Huan just come home too?"
Minister Liu: "...If Lord Zhou hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten to ask."
He turned and glared at Liu Huan, "You guys left the grand court meeting a long time ago. How come you're back later than me? Where have you been?"
The eunuch coughed lightly and reminded softly, "Sir Shangshu, shall we receive the decree first?"
"Yes, yes, take the order first."
After saying that, he pulled Liu Huan to kneel down and receive the order.
The eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and glanced at it first. He paused for a moment, his mouth slightly closed, and after glancing down at Liu Huan, he said, "The Emperor's decree says: I govern the country with civility and suppress rebellions with military force. Military commanders are the pillars of the court and the pillars of the country. They are able to excel in both civil and military affairs and have made great efforts to serve the country. How can their achievements be ignored and rewarded with favors..."
It starts with the same meaning as Yin Huo's, but the difference is, "I encourage Liu Huan to take the Mingjing exam this spring, with Liu's literary style..."
Anyway, with your Liu family's background, it's not likely that your disciple would fail the Mingjing exam, right? You made great contributions during the Western Expedition. I have high hopes for you and believe you have the potential to be a civil or military official. I believe in you; you can definitely do it.
It was a long and eloquent document, much longer than the imperial edict from Yin Huo. It was signed by the official from the Ministry of Personnel who wrote the imperial edict, stamped by the official from the Ministry of Central Affairs who reviewed it, and finally sealed by the official from the Ministry of Shangshu who gave it to the eunuch after reading it.
This eunuch worked for the Ministry of Rites, and people in the Ministry of Rites were always gossipy. If they knew about it, it meant that almost everyone in the imperial city knew about it.
Liu Huan didn't even dare to look up at his grandfather's expression. He just felt that he was doomed.
It was indeed finished. Shangshu Liu smiled and accepted the imperial edict on behalf of Liu Huan. After stuffing a heavy purse into the eunuch's pocket, he assured him: "Please report to His Majesty that I will urge him to study hard."
The eunuch agreed with a smile and considerately went out first to give the space to the grandparents and grandchildren.
However, Minister Liu still smiled in front of Zhou Man, Bai Shan and others, and reached out to pat the dirt off Liu Huan's knees, successfully making Liu Huan shake.
Minister Liu said softly, "Okay, go play. Have fun today."
Manbao and the others stood aside and watched, feeling that Minister Liu's next sentence would be "Come and die tomorrow", so they all looked at Liu Huan.
Liu Huan's eyes were filled with tears, and he followed Zhou Man and the others out tremblingly.
After getting on the carriage, he couldn't help wiping away his tears and sobbing, "I don't want a title. Just give me a small official position. There are so many guards in the imperial city who are granted official positions, they don't need me. Otherwise, I can go to the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Works, or the Ministry of Revenue. Why do you want me to take the Mingjing exam?"
Liu Huan counted on his fingers and asked, "How much time is left?"
Bai Shan looked at him sympathetically, "Thirty-eight days."
Liu Huan's tears fell even harder. "If I don't pass the exam, my grandfather will definitely beat me to death. Last time, he beat me with five sticks. I stayed in bed for two whole days."
Bai Shan: "...Is it really that powerful?"
"Yes, it's so swollen, can you still walk?"
Bai Erlang said, "How about asking Manbao to prepare some medicine for you?"
Liu Huan held back his tears and said, "Forget it, no."
Bai Shan smiled and said, "I'll sort out my notes and give them to you later."
Liu Huan's mood did not improve, but became even more depressed. He did not love studying, and the study materials could not comfort him at all.
Liu Huan couldn't help but mutter, "I entered the Imperial College by imperial favor, and I entered the Chongwen Academy because of my grandfather. I never thought about taking the Mingjing exam this year. I agreed to wait until Chongwen Academy was completed before taking the exam. If I didn't pass, I could still enter the government by imperial favor..."
The Zhou residence wasn't very far from the Liu residence, and they arrived in about a quarter of an hour, so Bai Shan interrupted his chatter, "Alright, it doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam. Just be obedient these days. His Majesty will surely forget about this by then, and he won't ask about it. Even if Minister Liu gets angry, he won't be able to get too angry. At most, he'll give you five more lashes. It won't be too serious."
"real?"
"Really? You have a title now, at least a fifth rank, which makes you more powerful than your elder brother. Minister Liu won't be too angry."
Liu Huan stroked his chin and said, "Yes, I seem to be more successful than my elder brother now."
Yin Huo couldn't help laughing, and when he saw him looking at her, he nodded and said, "Not bad."
Liu Huan breathed a sigh of relief. He was not a fool and vaguely guessed that the two were not the same. Although he had a title, he would not have a real job if he lacked the ability.
Although his elder brother did not have a title, he held a real position and power, so he was naturally more promising than him.
When they arrived at Zhou's residence, the Zhou and Bai families were also making preparations. This time, there was nothing wrong with their imperial edict. The title was the title, and the reward was the reward.
Even Zhou Liru received a reward, and Mr. Zhuang's reward was also delivered.
After receiving the gifts, everyone stuffed a purse into the eunuch's pocket. Old Lady Liu prepared five, one for each person who was awarded.
The eunuch collected the money in front of the two princesses, then exchanged greetings with them with a smile before leaving. He breathed a sigh of relief as soon as he left. Although he made a lot of money on this job, it was also very tiring.
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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