Chapter 245 The emperor is holding back his big move
The person who came was not a eunuch, but an official named Xu Tingshen. He greeted the prince with a smile on his face and then began to read out the imperial edict.
There were several imperial edicts, and Xu Tingshen read them one by one. The more Shen Zhoujin listened, the more surprised he became.
The princess of Changning cares about the border, she donated clothes and charcoal with merit, and she was promoted to princess. This is normal operation.
Shen Jiming was granted the title of Duke of Yong Kingdom??
Duke??
Even though Shen Zhoujin was prepared, he was still shocked.
You know, the title of the Dasheng Dynasty is still very valuable.
Even if the clan is demoted from generation to generation, there will be no food after three generations?
Nowadays, there are only three levels of titles: duke, marquis and uncle. There is only the difference between hereditary and non-hereditary. There is no viscount or baron.
Those who followed Emperor Wu Xuan to conquer the world had also been granted the title of two kings with different surnames, the Prince of Kangping County and the Prince of Nan'an County. They were all granted special titles, and there were no more titles after that.
Therefore, the title of Yong Guogong was really too high, completely higher than her psychological expectations, which made her have the impulse of "a scholar will die for his confidant".
Not to mention that Emperor Wu Xuan was really open and beautiful in his conduct!
If he doesn't engage in conspiracy, he just engages in conspiracy. Everyone says, "If you want to take something, you must give it first." But how many people dare to "give" so generously?
No wonder everyone is a fan of the emperor. It is impossible not to like such an emperor.
Next to her, Zhou Wenliang reminded her: "Princess! Princess!"
Shen Zhoujin quickly came back to her senses, rumination in her mind, and recalled what the imperial envoy had just read. The imperial decree asked her to lead the people of Yongzhou to complete the spring plowing after the cold winter?
And the emperor also gave her a plaque?
Because of her meritorious service in teaching the border troops and educating people in Jianghu, Yubi personally mentioned "Tianxiashi" and made a plaque to her?
Shen Zhoujin quickly stepped forward to receive the plaque, and the boss took it together.
She was not promoted to a noble title, but only given a plaque. On the contrary, she became even more uneasy. She always felt that the emperor was holding back his ultimate move. How to break it?
Shen Zhoujin was racing in his mind, but on the surface he was still calm. Just as he was about to take out a red envelope to reward him, he saw Xu Tingshen bringing out another imperial edict.
besides?
Shen Zhoujin quickly knelt down again.
In this last imperial edict, the emperor gave his master the rank of minister of the Ministry of Industry, and asked him to supervise the construction of the border city wall, and Xu Tingshen to assist in all trivial matters... Doesn't this actually mean that he is asking her to take the lead and pay for it?
After finishing reading, Xu Tingshen will hand over the imperial edict to Divine Doctor Shen.
Doctor Shen looked at her silently, not knowing whether to reach out or not.
But in fact, I had to reach out, so the two looked at each other, and the master took it with a wry smile.
Shen Zhoujin stood up and asked Xu Tingshen with a smile: "Master Xu, how many people did you bring with you to build the Great Wall? How much money?"
Xu Tingshen looked to be in his thirties, with a very handsome appearance, and replied with a smile on his face: "I have brought more than two hundred people here."
So? I didn’t bring any money??
Shen Zhoujin said speechlessly: "What do you mean, you didn't bring a penny here, you only brought these two hundred people here, and you want to build the Great Wall? Do you dream of building it?"
Xu Tingshen kept an awkward but polite smile: "I am at the mercy of the Duke."
Shen Zhoujin: "..."
The Dog Emperor is a real dog, a majestic emperor who sells titles and officials!! He is not afraid of her showing off!
Fortunately, she had been moved just now, thinking that Emperor Wu Xuan had finally convinced his ministers to give his master the title of Duke of the Kingdom after a arduous battle.
Looking at the results now... Haha, this is clearly a conspiracy between the monarch and his ministers to use such a title to empty out her small treasury!!
The Great Wall is of great significance, and it must cost a lot of money. To build the Great Wall and change the title, let alone the Duke of the country, it is enough to be a king!
And she actually thinks this deal is a good deal!
She clearly knew that the Dog Emperor was tempted, but just because he gave too much, she was embarrassed to cry for poverty and embarrassed to bargain with him!
Shen Zhoujin stared at him for a long time with her hands on her hips, then waved her hands: "Forget it, let's just leave it like that."
In fact, she is just a hamster who has the habit of hoarding food. She wants to save everything. Looking at it, actually thinking about it, she can't wear it anymore anyway. When she dies, it will be all gone, so... spend a little money. Spend some money!
Although she is a hoarder, she certainly does not have enough bricks to build the Great Wall. However, she can provide some materials to start this project and build a section first. Besides, there will be a great treasure. Is it a friendly sponsorship from the country?
Shen Zhoujin made some calculations in his mind and quickly came to his senses, then said: "Mr. Xu, even if you didn't bring any money, you brought a few professionals, right? It's too cold to build a building at the moment, so you first Bring people to survey and survey, where to build, how to build, and what shape to build, and you can come up with a plan, is that okay?"
Xu Tingshen still had a smile on his face and was not in a hurry. Obviously, Emperor Wu Xuan specially selected such a person: "No problem, please rest assured, Princess, I will start taking care of it immediately, and I will report back when the results are available."
Then he resigned without even having a cup of tea.
As soon as they left, Divine Doctor Shen turned to look at her: "Jin'er."
In front of the prince, he couldn't say anything, so he called out again after a while: "Jin'er."
Shen Zhoujin took his arm and whispered: "It's okay, Master, I'm not really embarrassed about this matter. Besides, I'm not the king's minister. It's a good thing that the emperor is willing to use me. I think that's why the emperor gave me the title." Otherwise, if the emperor directly ordered Xiao Jue, or ordered his uncle, without mentioning anything, wouldn’t I have to do it too? But if he gives me benefits first and then lets me work, I feel much better..."
Divine Doctor Shen said helplessly: "Jin'er, Master is just a charlatan. He never asks for a king or a title. He only wants you and your senior brother to live a safe and smooth life, and Master is satisfied."
"I know," Shen Zhoujin said with a smile: "But master, think about it, can I be the kind of person who pretends to be fat? I am obviously a person who pretends to be a pig, eats the tiger, and makes a fortune in silence. Ah! So since I dare to agree, it means it’s not a big deal..."
It was rare for her to act coquettishly, so she took her master's arm and shook it: "Master, it's your business if you don't ask for help. How can your children not be filial to you when they are successful? At most, the seventh aunt and the eighth aunt will come to ask you for advice on how to teach your children. , it’s no big deal, just don’t worry.”
Doctor Shen was amused by her words and shook his head helplessly.
But his heart relaxed a little, and he felt joy slowly coming over him. He couldn't help but glance at Princess Changning.
The princess of Changning County was also a little confused, because Shen Zhoujin went to appease her master first, so her virtuous wife Huo Lingjue came over to comfort her.
Unlike Divine Doctor Shen who thought too much, Princess Changning was very able to accept the idea of "my daughter is awesome, my daughter is just awesome", so she quickly became happy. As soon as Shen Zhoujin passed by, she hugged her He rubbed her face for a while and said with a smile: "Mom knows that my Jin'er is the most powerful, one is worth a hundred."
"Yes," Shen Zhoujin agreed honestly and politely: "Absolutely! One is worth a hundred!"
She wanted to do some work to trick the emperor into giving him a title, but the emperor plotted against her. Of course she wouldn’t say anything! She just tried her best to make every plan worth a hundred!