"The Miscellaneous Family congratulates Mr. Xiao Zhu. There are not many people in this dynasty who can obtain the unicorn uniform from the Holy Emperor. There are even fewer fifth-grade officials who can obtain the unicorn uniform from the Holy Emperor. Although Mr. Xiao Zhu is far away from the capital, he is still in the emperor's presence.
Heart."
The leading young eunuch watched Zhu Pingan put the royal unicorn uniform on the incense table, and smiled and congratulated Zhu Pingan.
Zhu Ping'an also knew that the facts were indeed as the young eunuch said, Emperor Jiajing was very cautious and stingy about granting his services.
Zhu Ping'an knew that this was due to Emperor Jiajing's control over power.
The first-grade python suit, the second-grade flying fish, the third-grade bullfighting, the fourth and fifth-grade unicorn, the sixth and seventh-grade tiger, and the tiger. The python suit is in the shape of a dragon, but its claws are four claws, one less than a real dragon; the flying fish is also in the shape of a dragon, but
It has two more wings than a dragon; a bullfight is also in the shape of a dragon, but its horns are bull horns. A bullfight, a flying fish, a python, and a dragon are very similar. The patterns of the python suit, the flying fish suit, and the bullfight suit are all similar to the dragon, which results in not only three types of gifts.
The appearance of the clothes is very similar and easy to be confused, and they are very similar to the emperor's dragon robe. Emperor Jiajing, who was accustomed to holding great power alone, was very sensitive and uncomfortable with these three kinds of clothes.
More than ten years ago, when Emperor Jiajing held a spring festival at his mausoleum, Zhang Zan, who was then Minister of War, came to see Emperor Jiajing in a flying fish suit. Emperor Jiajing mistakenly called Zhang Zan's flying fish suit a python suit, and he suddenly became distraught.
Yue, angrily yelled at Xia Yan, a university student on the side, "Zhang Zan, a mere second-rank minister, why did he wear a python suit without permission?!"
, just similar in appearance." After hearing Xia Yan's explanation, Emperor Jiajing was still very dissatisfied, and said with an unhappy face: "Absurd! How come the flying fish has two horns?! I strictly forbid it." So, the officials pressed Emperor Jiajing down.
It means that civil and military officials are not allowed to embroider pythons, flying fish, and bullfights without permission. Emperor Jiajing approved the report and ordered the officials of the Ministry of Industry, "Anyone who embroiders pythons, flying fish, bullfights, and other prohibited patterns will be executed by the craftsmen."
From then on, civil and military officials were not allowed to use python robes, flying fish, bullfighting, and prohibited colorful clothes. Only the Jinyiwei had a special nature and was the emperor's guard of honor, and received extra favors. It was stipulated that the Jinyiwei command and the guards could
Wear a unicorn suit.
Therefore, Qilin clothing was also very rare in the Jiajing Dynasty.
Zhu Ping'an was awarded the unicorn uniform by Emperor Jiajing, which is indeed a great honor and grace for officials.
However, Zhu Ping'an didn't like this, and even felt a little disgusted with Qilin's pair of big pig's hooves.
"My lord, Zhu Ping'an, bows down to express his gratitude for the holy grace. Long live my emperor."
Of course, gratitude is still a must. Zhu Pingan thanked Emperor Jiajing with tears in his eyes for the gift. After the ceremony, he replied with a smile, "I would like to thank my father-in-law for your kind words. I would like to ask your father-in-law to say more kind words in front of the Holy Emperor in the future."
"How dare you, how dare you, I will have to ask Mr. Xiao Zhu to give you more kind words in the future." The leading young eunuch said with a meaningful smile, "After all, Mr. Xiao Zhu's right to speak in front of the Holy Master is extraordinary for ordinary people."
Zhu Ping'an knew the elegant meaning of Xiange when he heard it, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up. Xu Hai and the others did not disappoint him!
Sure enough, the next second the leading young eunuch read out the second reward from Emperor Jiajing, "The imperial gift is a secret folding box, which is specially awarded to Zhejiang Provincial Envoy Si Qianshi. It will be secretly folded and presented to Zhu Ping'an, the magistrate of Jingnan."
right."
Although he had already guessed it in his heart, Zhu Pingan couldn't help but be excited when he heard the little eunuch's words.
Mi Zhe! It's finally here! With the right to report Mi Zhe, you are equivalent to having a beggar's version of Shang Fang's sword.
The beggar’s version of Shang Fang’s Sword is also Shang Fang’s Sword, which is enough to scare some people who have evil intentions towards you.
In addition, this is a good way to hug Emperor Jiajing, which is equivalent to a delayed version of private WeChat.
This is my biggest gain since my flood relief efforts.
After the leading young eunuch finished reading, he took the secret folding box from a young eunuch and handed it to Zhu Pingan with both hands.
"Your Majesty, Zhu Pingan, kowtows to thank the Holy Grace. Long live my emperor." This time, Zhu Pingan kowtowed to thank the emperor. Zhu Pingan's excitement became more real.
After Zhu Pingan finished thanking him, he took the folded box with both hands and put it in front of his eyes to examine it. It was a box about eight inches long, four inches wide and two inches high. It was made of nanmu, with yellow paint on the outside and engraved on it.
There are three words "Zhu Ping'an". The box has an exquisite small lock and a key. Each secret folding box has two keys, one is given to the ministers, and the other is kept in the hands of Emperor Jiajing.
"The Holy Spirit's decree has been read out to the Zajia family. Please get up, Mr. Xiao Zhu." After finishing his words, the leading young eunuch stepped forward and helped Zhu Ping'an stand up.
"Lord Xiao Zhu, you are too polite. I haven't told Lord Xiao Zhu yet. The Holy Emperor has granted a total of eighty people the right to submit secret reports this time, and all of them are high-ranking officials of third rank or above or officials in the border areas, with the exception of Lord Xiao Zhu.
In the capital, I don’t know how many people are jealous of Mr. Xiao Zhu.” The leading young eunuch added softly.
"Safety is a great honor. I can only swear to death to repay the trust of the Holy One. ◇ Ling Ling Kan Shu Net ◆"
Zhu Ping'an faced the direction of the capital and held his hands ninety degrees, expressing a wave of loyalty and determination to Emperor Jiajing, who was thousands of miles away.
These face-saving tasks must be done well. Who knows whether Emperor Jiajing will be too idle to ask questions.
"Sir Xiao Zhu, before the Zajia came, the Ministry of Civil Affairs had already sent word that a successor magistrate for Jingnan would be selected in the near future and ordered to take office as soon as possible so that Mr. Xiao Zhu could go to Zhejiang to serve as the Provost and Inspector General.
skill."
The leading young eunuch approached Zhu Pingan and whispered.
"Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me." Zhu Pingan thanked the leading eunuch for tipping him off.
In fact, this was what Zhu Ping'an had expected. When he had made a contribution to the fight against the Japanese, the imperial court rewarded him for his merits and promoted him to the post of Zhejiang Prosecution and Prosecution Envoy. The Ministry of Civil Affairs said that Jingnan County Magistrate had not yet been selected to take over.
On the grounds that he was a prisoner, he suppressed himself and ordered himself to temporarily serve as the magistrate of Jingnan County as the prosecutor of the Prosecution Commission. After the magistrate of Jingnan County was selected and the new magistrate took office, he could take up the post. Now he
He has made great contributions in the fight against floods and disaster relief, and the Holy Emperor has also granted him the right to secretly submit reports. How can the officials suppress him? Therefore, it will take at least a month or more than two months for the new magistrate of Jingnan to be in place.
"Master Xiao Zhu, the Holy Spirit's instructions and rewards have been conveyed and delivered to the Zajia family. I am returning to Beijing to resume my duties."
The leading young eunuch said goodbye to Zhu Pingan.
"How come my father-in-law is in such a hurry? It's so hard to come all the way, thousands of miles away. Father-in-law, just have some simple meals and rest for a day before setting off again." Zhu Ping'an persuaded enthusiastically.
Zhu Ping'an felt really sorry that he had come all the way from the capital without eating a single meal.
"Master Xiao Zhu is so kind, and the Za family appreciates it. However, before the Za family came, Huang Duong had already warned him that flood relief in Jiangnan was at a critical juncture, and he strictly ordered the Za family not to disturb Mr. Xiao Zhu for even a moment. Let's record this banquet for the time being, and
When Mr. Xiao Zhu returns to the capital, it won’t be too late to invite the Za family.”
The leading young eunuch smiled and declined politely, very firmly.
Zhu Ping'an once again failed to persuade him to stay, so he had to take a group of subordinate officials from the county government to see him off at the gate of the county government.