One hundred and fifty-six chapters one door and two nobles
Li Zhi is a very sober emperor.
Li Qinzai once made many new items such as the divine arm bow and horseshoes. At most, Li Zhi only made him a young prisoner.
But gunpowder was different. As an emperor, and an emperor with great ambitions to expand the territory, Li Zhi immediately understood how unusual this thing was after seeing the power of gunpowder with his own eyes.
It is much more important than the God's Arm Bow and Horseshoe, and is not on the same level at all.
In other words, Li Qinzai became a big firecracker and unintentionally made greater contributions than before. This contribution was so great that the sum of all previous inventions could not equal its weight.
Therefore, Li Zhi must be knighted, otherwise he will not be able to explain his case.
Li Zhi understood its importance, and Li Qinzai certainly understood it even more.
Comparing one's feelings with others, if Li Zhi still shows no expression this time, what will Li Qinzai think?
I have created such an important thing for Datang, but you don't show your appreciation and just let it go with a haha? If there are any good things in the future, I won't show them, so I just ask you if you are angry.
Li Zhi was most afraid that Li Qinzai would think this way, so Li Zhi was willing to win over this talented man who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, regardless of fame and fortune.
A knighthood is the easiest thing to win over people's hearts. In this era, a knighthood represents the supreme honor and is a privilege that ministers can only strive for throughout their lives.
Many generals who wore armor and fought many battles, fought to the death, fought for the Tang Dynasty all their lives, and failed to obtain any titles even when they were old.
But Li Qinzai, who had cheated, got it without any effort.
The four words "Weinan County Son" were written down and never changed.
After daybreak, a cavalry team left the palace holding a banner and headed straight for Weinan County.
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Ganjing Village, Li Family Courtyard.
Li Qinzai is teaching Qiaoer to write.
Other disciples have gone home for the holidays, but Qiao'er has not stopped studying.
Qiao'er is not a genius, but he has a father who comes from a thousand years later. This father's education method is influenced by what he hears and sees, anytime and anywhere.
Qiao'er's outstanding achievements are not only due to his talent, but also his own hard work, which is beyond the reach of those rich and powerful playboys.
Qiao'er has learned all the characters in hundreds of surnames, and now Li Qinzai is teaching him to write a thousand-character essay.
Although the content in The Thousand-Character Essay is obscure and difficult to understand, there is no need to learn how to read, as long as you can write.
"You look calm and thoughtful, your words are calm." Li Qinzai knocked on the small wooden stick and said: "Today you just learn to write these eight characters."
Qiao'er nodded, holding the wooden stick in his hand and clumsily drawing the eight characters.
After writing a few pictures, Qiao'er's movements stagnated, and she turned to look at him and said, "Dad, what do these eight characters mean?"
Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "It means being calm and unhurried in words and deeds, calm and steady. A gentleman 'cultivates himself to respect others, and is at peace with others'. Whatever happens, he should be calm and don't make a fuss."
Qiao'er seemed to understand, but continued to draw.
Suddenly the rumble of horse hooves came from outside the courtyard, and Qiao'er stopped again without realizing it.
Li Qinzai rubbed his head and said, "Have you forgotten what I just said?"
Qiao'er smiled and said, "I haven't forgotten it. His face was still and thoughtful, and his words were calm. Qiao'er remembered it."
Li Qinzai nodded: "Keep writing, whatever happens outside has nothing to do with you."
The noise outside the courtyard was getting louder and louder, but Li Qinzai and Qiao'er and his son turned a deaf ear and concentrated on doing their own things in the courtyard.
Manager Song stumbled over, and regardless of Li Qinzai's displeasure, he shouted excitedly at the top of his lungs: "The Fifth Young Master has been knighted!"
As soon as he said this sentence, the whole courtyard was boiling. The servants came out of the house one after another, gathered in the front yard, and saluted and congratulated Li Qinzai from a distance.
Qiao'er had to stop again and looked at Li Qinzai in confusion.
Li Qinzai's expression remained unchanged, and he still said calmly: "After writing the words, remember how to write each word."
Not far away, Manager Song and his servants, who were boiling in excitement, saw that Li Qinzai was motionless. They immediately held their breath and did not dare to make any more noise. They stood respectfully and waited.
Qiao'er clumsily finished writing the words one by one. Li Qinzai took a serious look and said: "Yes, I will write a few more times today and keep them in mind. Every word must be remembered. Your life will start from the beginning."
Use them all the way to the end.”
"Yes, Qiao'er has remembered."
Qiao'er finally couldn't help but said: "Dad, they said you were knighted. What does being knighted mean?"
Li Qinzai smiled: "The emperor has given me another official title. This official can last for a long time."
“Can an official supervise many people?”
Li Qinzai smiled softly and said, "As long as dad takes care of himself, it's enough. I also have to take care of you. This life is enough."
Standing up, Li Qinzai turned around and looked at the steward and servants in the yard.
Manager Song was no longer excited, but stepped forward and said respectfully: "Fifth Young Master, the emperor has decreed that the Fifth Young Master be conferred a title. The Fifth Young Master has been named the Prince of Weinan County. The angel announcing the decree is outside the door. The old man has ordered his servants to prepare the incense table."
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"Fifth Young Master, this is a great joy for our Li family! One family and two nobles, the ancestors are proud of their ancestors, the Fifth Young Master is a talented person, and our Li family's fortune will last for thousands of years."
Li Qinzai straightened his clothes and said, "Accept the order."
Li Qinzai was not surprised at all by Li Zhi's knighthood.
From Li Zhi's crazy attitude towards gunpowder, we can see how important this thing was to the Tang Dynasty and to Li Zhi.
Any emperor who is a little sensible knows what kind of treatment he should give to his inventor.
The door to the Li family courtyard opened, and the angel announcing the decree walked into the front yard holding a yellow silk in his hand and holding his head high.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the angel who announced the decree turned out to be my uncle Cui Sheng.
Li Qinzai and Cui Sheng suddenly looked at each other, their expressions were quite complicated.
According to the rules of court etiquette, Li Qinzai led the young and old from other courtyards to kneel down behind the incense table.
Cui Sheng slowly unfolded the imperial edict and read it in a passionate tone.
The imperial edict is the most difficult text in the world to understand. Every word in it is awkward and difficult to understand.
Cui Sheng read aloud for a long time, and Li Qinzai vaguely guessed that they were words of praise for him, and finally got to the point.
"...You can be granted the title of son of Weinan County, and you can live in the city for hundreds of households, and honor the country's merits. I'm so impressed."
This is an imperial edict written by Li Zhi, issued by Shangshu Province, and handwritten by Zhongshu Sheren. It is the most formal appointment document in the world today.
After reciting the imperial edict, Li Qinzai bowed facing south, said thanks, and finally stood up, and the ceremony was completed.
Cui Sheng handed the imperial edict to Li Qinzai with both hands, bowed and said, "I congratulate Mr. Li County."
Li Qinzai blinked: "Did Cui Sheren bring any money this time? My sister is very short of money recently."
Cui Sheng said with a dark face: "Master Li, please don't go too far. I heard from my sister-in-law that you cheated her out of a lot of money."
"We are all a family. What is yours and mine? What is yours is mine..."
"Before we went to church, we were not a family!"
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Before the knighting angel arrived at Zhuangzi, someone from the British palace in Chang'an City had reported the news.
The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the British government palace is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it look festive.
A palace official was ordered to run out of the Tai Chi Palace and not far away arrived at the gate of the British Duke's Palace on Zhuque Street.
"My husband is so happy! I'm so happy!" the palace man gasped and shouted.
Butler Wu Tong came out and asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Why are you so happy?"
The palace servant first bowed to Butler Wu, then deliberately raised his voice and shouted: "The fifth young master of your mansion has been knighted! The emperor has decreed that the fifth young master should be made the son of Weinan County, and the angel carrying the decree has left the city.
Go to Weinan!"
Wu Tong was stunned for a long time, and then said slowly: "Fifth Young Master? Fifth Young Master?"
Immediately, his whole body trembled, as if he had woken up from a dream, and he stamped his feet violently. Even the palace people didn't have time to greet him, so he turned around and ran towards the backyard.
"Hurry up and report to the old man that the fifth young master has been knighted. The fifth young master has been knighted!"
"One sect, two nobles, glorious ancestors!"
Wu Tong walked quickly and quickly into Li Ji's study in the backyard.