Liu Hong looked at everyone with a beaming smile: "Your discoveries these past few days have been a great contribution to our Han Dynasty for generations to come. I am very pleased!"
"Your Majesty flatters us; this is our duty!"
Although officials led by Cao Song and Zhang Zhongjing said this, they still couldn't suppress their excitement. The phrase "(merits that will last for generations)" carried immense weight.
"Haha~ My lords, there's no need to be modest. Those who have made contributions should be rewarded!"
After saying this, Liu Hong looked at Zhang Rang and said, "Go and tell Lü Qiang that everyone present will be rewarded with ten bolts of silk, which is equivalent to fifty taels of silver."
"promise!"
Zhang Rang ran out quickly. It was the first time he had ever seen His Majesty so generous, giving away more than ten million coins in one go.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your divine grace!"
Everyone couldn't help but show their excitement. They were the least valued group of officials in the past, barely making ends meet with their meager salaries, and their lives were very difficult.
Liu Hong's generous reward means they can live a life of luxury right away. Reputation is important, but who wouldn't want to live a better life?
"My lords, there's no need for such formalities. After you return, you must work hard and strive for further advancement. I will not be stingy with money. Those who can benefit the Han Dynasty will surely gain both fame and fortune!"
"Your Majesty's teachings will be followed, and we will certainly live up to Your Majesty's high expectations!"
Liu Hong smiled and waved his hand, "It's not me, it's the Han Dynasty, it's the high hopes of all people! You must remember that everything you do is for the benefit of future generations!"
"To benefit future generations?"
This statement made everyone's eyes light up; what a grand ambition it was!
In the past, they only thought about how to get promoted and how to make money, but today they realize how superficial and ridiculous their previous pursuits were.
Everyone looked intently at their emperor, their eyes radiating a power—the power of faith, the power to dedicate their lives to this great cause.
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