Chapter 156: Female Marquis
No, if you want to be given a title, shouldn't it be a county lord or a county lord or something like that?
Even if he dares to think about it, Princess.
How can it be called a title of nobility???
The emperor glanced at his expression and found it quite amusing. It must not be easy to scare a naughty boy like this.
"In addition to conferring a title, I also intend to have this meritorious official reside in the Sinong Temple."
Everyone agreed that a person with such ability should join the Sinong Temple and serve the country.
After the court session, in a small meeting in Yu's study, important officials were discussing what kind of reward to give this man.
Yin Shizhong suggested: "Your Majesty, now it is only the grain production in the capital that has increased. If you directly confer the title of Duke at this time, then when the grain production of the whole country has increased, wouldn't it be useless to confer the title?"
"There has never been a precedent of a king with a different surname in Dai Viet."
"I request that you first confer the title of Marquis, and when my achievements are even greater, Your Majesty will grant me the title of Duke."
The Minister of State, Yu Jijun, expressed his thoughts on the position: "Your Majesty, this man's achievements are truly astonishing and he is also extremely capable."
"If we judge by his merits, not to mention the Minister of Agriculture, even I, the Minister of the Chancellery, can give way to him."
"But the Minister of Agriculture is mainly a managerial talent. The master is very good at farmland affairs, but it is still unknown how good his management skills are."
"But the reward is too low and not worthy of his achievements."
"It just so happens that the position of Shaoqing is vacant."
"I think the position of Shaoqing is the most suitable."
These people are the smartest people in the Yue Dynasty. They are good at considering things from the perspective of the king, and the suggestions they give are very appropriate.
But no matter how much they planned, they probably could not have imagined that the master they were discussing was Xu Lanqi's sister.
The emperor seemed to be enjoying the show.
When we know who that person is, don't let anyone object.
After all, I already know how important Xu Xinshu is to Dayue, and I also know his attitude.
If you still oppose it, you will no longer be able to be his important minister.
"Minister of the Secretariat, why are you silent today? This is not like you."
Xu Lanqi, who was named, smiled awkwardly.
He didn't dare to say anything. If he interrupted, his sister's reward would be reduced. How could he face her when he returned?
If he said he wanted to increase the reward, what would he be thinking?
If he were to ask him, His Majesty shouldn't have called him over.
However, Xu Lanqi also knew why the emperor called him over.
Don't you just want to see him feel guilty? It's just a bad taste, just show it to him.
The party was over, and Xu Lanqi was in a daze after leaving the palace. His sister was going to be made a marquis?
Xu Lanqi rationally understood that the emperor's decision was to prepare for Shu'er to serve as an official in Sinong Temple.
To be fair, his sister is a genius. If she doesn't enter Sinong Temple with such ability, it would be a waste and she would be punished by God.
But he still felt like he was dreaming.
Become a marquis...
The officials of Sinong Temple knew that they were about to welcome a new colleague.
Even if you use your toes to think, you will know that this person will not start from the bottom after coming in.
Some people turned to look at the Minister of Agriculture, secretly thinking that he would not be given the position directly.
How could the Minister of Agriculture not notice the hidden sights around him?
I'm tired of being looked at.
"Work hard, look at me, what am I doing? Is there anything written on my face?"
His subordinates asked him quietly: "Master, will His Majesty just let that person take your place? Why aren't you in a hurry?"
The Minister of Agriculture looked puzzled, "Are you stupid? If he replaces me, wouldn't I be promoted?"
"I haven't made any mistakes, so why should I be afraid? Your Majesty is just strict with me, not the type to demote me at will."
"You can't even figure out His Majesty's style of commanding His Majesty. No wonder you've been in office for so many years and still hold such a low position."
Subordinate: “…Oh.”
But please don't make personal attacks, okay?
At the second grand court meeting, the emperor discussed with his ministers.
"This man has worked hard and made great contributions. I intend to confer upon him the title of Duke and appoint him as Minister of Agriculture."
The expressions of the important officials attending the meeting changed. Why was this different from what they had discussed before?
Only Xu Lanqi knew what the emperor was doing.
Directly conferring a high title is an honor, but it is not excessive.
Just look at the grand court meeting, no one directly opposed it.
But if they knew that the person who was rewarded was Shu'er.
I would never agree to that.
Your Majesty might as well set the goal a little higher at the beginning, and then back off a step when faced with protests from your ministers.
That was their original award.
If the initial proposal is too much, they will not accept it, but if you take a step back, they will feel they have made a profit.
It’s the same principle as bargaining at the market.
The man on the throne always has so many schemes.
Xu Lanqi waited calmly for what would happen next.
"Then... let her in."
Everyone was excited and glanced towards the door expectantly, wanting to see who this person who created the world was.
Tall or short? Fat or thin?
The eunuch outside the door shouted: "Announce the Secretary Xu Lanqi's sister, Xu Xinshu, to see the emperor——"
In all my imaginations, I never thought that this was a woman.
The important officials all looked at Xu Lanqi, you old bastard, you made a big show without making any noise, right?
Xu Lanqi avoided the accusatory looks of some of his friends. Well, he couldn't leak the news in advance, right?
If there was smoke coming out of the ancestral tomb, he couldn't go and put it out.
Xu Xinshu walked in, her skin was rough now, like a peasant woman.
But from her orderly posture and graceful movements, one can tell at a glance that she is the daughter of a wealthy family.
She bowed with grace and dignity.
Before Xu Xinshu could get up, someone couldn't stand anymore.
"Your Majesty, this... is it possible that we have found the wrong person?"
"How could a genius who can increase food production be a woman?"
Xu Xinshu lifted her skirt and stood up slowly, "This..."
She didn't notice the other person's official position.
"This wise gentleman."
"Excuse me, how did you come to the conclusion that geniuses cannot be women?"
The man didn't even think about it, "Women are shallow and stupid, so it's impossible."
This sentence, on the contrary, blocked Xu Xinshu's thoughts.
Because it can be seen that this is exactly what he thinks in his heart, just like the sun rises in the east.
No reason is needed, just take it for granted.
But she was only blocked for a moment. She had been out there for four years and had suffered too much distrust.
So she said loudly: "Whether you believe it or not, the facts are right in front of you."
"Would Your Majesty tell such a lie just to give me a reward?"
These people dared to suspect Xu Xinshu, but they did not dare to suspect the emperor.
So no one stood up like a fool.
So they approached the issue from another angle.
"Your Majesty, Madam Xu has indeed made great contributions and deserves to be rewarded. Even if she is given the title of county lady or princess, it would not be too much."
"But to confer the title of Duke is simply a fantasy."
"Not to mention being appointed Minister of Agriculture and Temple."
"How can a woman be an official in this world?"