“Bang, bang!”
Someone quickly walked to Xiao Fan's villa and knocked on the door.
Xiao Fan opened the door and saw Liu Ping outside.
Liu Ping said hurriedly, "Reader Xiao, hurry up and get ready. The imperial edict has arrived, and the eunuchs from the palace have already entered the Crown Prince's residence."
Xiao Fan looked down.
I'm not dressed badly, so there's nothing wrong with receiving the emperor's order like this.
Soon three eunuchs from the palace came over.
The old eunuch in the lead held a golden imperial edict in his hand.
"The Crown Prince's tutor Xiao Fan has received the order!"
The leading eunuch, Eunuch Liu, said in a shrill voice.
"Your humble servant Xiao Fan accepts your order."
Xiao Fan knelt down and said that he didn't need to kneel when meeting Qin Zhentian normally, but he still needed to kneel when receiving an order.
Some of the onlookers around also knelt down.
Eunuch Liu unfolded the imperial edict and said, "Your Majesty decrees that the Crown Prince's tutor Xiao Fan has developed a simplified counting method, which has made great contributions to the country. He is hereby promoted to the seventh rank of the Crown Prince's tutor. This is decreed."
"Your humble servant receives the order."
"Long live His Majesty, long live His Majesty, long live His Majesty."
Xiao Fan took the imperial edict.
Eunuch Liu smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao has been promoted to the next level. Congratulations."
"It's rare for us to see His Majesty grant imperial edicts to officials below the fifth rank. Xiao Shidu has caught His Majesty's eye and has a promising future."
Xiao Fan smiled and said, "My three eunuchs, you must have had a hard journey here. If you don't mind, would you like to have a bowl of water with me before you leave?"
"Reader Xiao, we are sorry to bother you."
Eunuch Liu and his companions entered the yard.
Xiao Fan poured them each a bowl of water.
In addition, a red envelope was prepared for them all, 500 Tianlong coins for Eunuch Liu, and 200 Tianlong coins for the other two young eunuchs.
Eunuchs also need money, and of course they like money.
"Mr. Xiao, your place is very pleasant, but unfortunately, we have to hurry back to report, so we won't bother you any longer."
"Goodbye."
Eunuch Liu and his companions left with smiles on their faces.
"Seventh-rank tutor to the Crown Prince, tsk tsk."
A smile appeared on Xiao Fan's face. He thought he was only promoted to the eighth grade, but he didn't expect Qin Zhentian to directly promote him to the seventh grade.
The Tianlong Empire has a vast territory, and the jurisdiction of a seventh-rank county magistrate is also not small. If he is transferred to a local area, he will become a county magistrate.
With the promotion of his official rank, his monthly salary will increase. In addition, there is an invisible benefit: his safety will be improved.
The higher the official position, the greater the cost for others to assassinate him!
As a seventh-rank tutor to the Crown Prince promoted by imperial decree, if he were assassinated, the government would certainly devote great efforts to solving the case.
"Congratulations, Mr. Xiao."
"Xiao Shidu, I didn't expect you to be promoted directly to the seventh-rank Shidu. Amazing!"
"Reader Xiao, you have just received a commendation from the Crown Prince and an award from His Majesty. Your future is limitless."
Some people who had just been watching the fun entered Xiao Fan's courtyard and began to congratulate him.
These are all people from the Prince's Mansion, and many of them hold higher official positions than Xiao Fan.
"Thank you all for your kindness."
"He's just a small seventh-rank tutor, nothing in Shengjing City."
Xiao Fan said modestly.
A middle-aged man in a white robe beside Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Reader Xiao, don't underestimate yourself. You are still so young."
"Besides, we belong to the Crown Prince's Mansion. When we're out in the world, who wouldn't look down on us? Even though you're only a seventh-rank official, the sixth-rank officials out there would still have to be polite to you."
A new emperor appoints new ministers. Everyone knows that as soon as the prince ascends the throne, some people in the prince's mansion will definitely be given important positions.
There's nothing wrong with looking at things from a higher perspective.
The value of Xiao Fan, a seventh-rank tutor, is much higher than that of an ordinary seventh-rank official.
“What Zhanshi Shen said is right.”
Xiao Fan smiled.
The middle-aged man in white robe is Chen An, the Junior Secretary of the Prince's Mansion, who is in charge of many affairs of the Prince's Mansion. Above him is the Secretary of the Eastern Palace.
The Junior Chancellor was of the fourth rank, and the Chancellor was of the third rank.
Originally, Xiao Fan was only a ninth-rank tutor to the Crown Prince, and was not in Shen An's eyes at all. Now that Xiao Fan has reached the seventh rank, the gap has narrowed.
Moreover, Xiao Fan was directly promoted to the seventh rank by imperial decree, which meant that Xiao Fan had already been marked in His Majesty's mind.
Shen An smiled and said, "Reader Xiao, I'm just the Junior Secretary. You call me Secretary Shen, be careful that Secretary Feng might scold you."
"Shen An, am I such a stingy person?"
A slightly old voice was heard outside the villa, and Feng Xinian, the Prince's Mansion's Secretary, also rushed over after hearing the news.
"Master Zhanshi."
Everyone saluted.
Feng Xinian waved his hand and said, "We are all family, no need to be so polite. Xiao Shidu, congratulations on getting a beautiful woman and a promotion."
Xiao Fan smiled and said nothing.
Feng Xinian turned his gaze and said, "Xiao Shidu, now that you have become a seventh-rank Shidu, I can give you a bigger courtyard."
"In addition, your monthly salary will be increased to 5,000 Tianlong coins per month."
Xiao Fan originally earned 3,000 Tianlong coins per month, but the increase to 5,000 Tianlong coins was a significant increase. This amount was equivalent to 25,000 in his previous life.
The Tianlong Empire treats officials relatively well. Their monthly salaries are quite high, and they can live a good life without having to engage in corruption.
Xiao Fan quickly said, "Master Zhanshi, I'm used to living in this courtyard. There's no need for the three of us to live in a larger courtyard."
"I've put a lot of effort into these flowers and plants, and I don't want to move them."
Change places? No way!
His courtyard uses a divine stele to protect the palace. The stele is very difficult to move, so there is no need to bother with it for the time being.
In a year or two, Qin Xuan will ascend the throne and become emperor, and they will all have to leave then.
"Don't want to change?"
"Then according to the rules, you can get some compensation in your monthly salary. It should be no problem to increase your monthly salary to 6,000 Tianlong coins."
"I'll apply for you then."
Feng Xinian stroked his beard and smiled.
As the Chancellor of the Prince's Mansion, he is a smart man. Xiao Fan received rewards from the Prince and awards from His Majesty, which is not ordinary.
Even if Xiao Fan is only of the seventh rank, it would be best if we could become good friends.
"Thank you, Master Zhanshi."
Xiao Fan said happily.
One thousand Tianlong coins are not a small amount. With an extra thousand Tianlong coins every month, he can live a more comfortable life. He will not be stingy with money.
Feng Xinian smiled and said, "Reader Xiao, we are all officials of the Crown Prince's Mansion. You can visit each other more often. Don't be so formal."
Xiao Fan nodded. "Master Zhanshi is right. I'm inviting everyone to dinner at Fengyue Tower tonight. Is Master Zhanshi free?"
Feng Xinian laughed heartily and said, "As long as there's food and wine to eat and drink, of course I'm free. A happy event like yours must be celebrated."
"Chen An, help Xiao Shidu count how many people want to go. We haven't gotten together for a while."
Shen An smiled and nodded: "No problem."
"Reader Xiao, you're going to have to spend a lot of money tonight. There's no doubt that there will be a lot of people wanting to join in the fun at such a happy event."
Xiao Fan smiled and said that it was impossible to spend money.
He's getting promoted, so how could everyone go empty-handed? After accepting all the gifts, he's sure to make a lot of money.
"We won't bother you any more, Mr. Xiao. See you tonight."
Feng Xinian smiled.
Soon Feng Xinian and the others left.
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