Jiayi Dafu, a third-grade literary and prose official.
Although no actual positions are awarded, with this grade placed here, the administrative level will naturally rise, and the young Marquis Shen Yuan will be able to receive the salary of the third grade from now on.
The Ministry of Household Affairs will not miss a penny.
You must know that Xiao Houye's uncle Shen Heng is only a fifth-rank official so far, and Shen Heng's promotion speed is already the fastest among civil servants. Basically, he is promoted despite seniority restrictions.
According to Shen Heng's current promotion progress, he will be able to become a third-rank official when he is about thirty years old, and become a minister who can participate in court discussions.
But now, his eldest nephew is only eleven or twelve years old this year, and he has already left his uncle behind in terms of grade, and is far ahead!
Young Mr. Shen looked at the document in his sister-in-law's hand, then looked at the eunuch who announced the decree, cupped his hands and said: "My father-in-law, may I ask..."
Before Shen Heng finished speaking, the eunuch shook his head repeatedly and bowed: "Senior Scholar Shen, the slaves and maids are completely unaware of the affairs of this house, and they dare not say anything if they know about it. However, since they have received the emperor's favor, everyone in the Shen family Just accept it."
With a deep smile on his face: "Your Majesty is very fond of the Shen family."
Having said this, he turned to look at Mrs. Shen, lowered his head and said, "Madam, don't forget to let the young marquis enter the palace to express his gratitude."
Lu Ruoxi nodded quickly: "Don't forget, I will take him into the palace early tomorrow morning to thank him."
The eunuch smiled and said, "I won't disturb the Hou Mansion any more. I'll take my leave now."
"Father, wait a moment."
Lu Ruoxi turned around and waved to the servants. The servants quickly understood and brought a few gold cakes. Lu Ruoxi personally handed them to several eunuchs. The eunuchs were not polite. After taking them, they greeted Mrs. Shen respectfully. He bowed and saluted, then turned and left the Shen family.
After the eunuchs left, Lu Ruoxi held her son's hand, turned to look at Shen Heng behind her, and asked, "Uncle, this matter..."
Shen Heng lowered his head and said: "There is nothing to think about. It must be the eldest brother who has made great contributions again. The eldest brother has no title and no reward. Therefore, this reward can only fall on Yuan'er."
He shook his head slightly and said with a wry smile: "Since ancient times, there have been countless Yin Guan, but this is the first time I have seen someone who has reached the third rank by Yin Guan alone."
Lu Ruoxi looked outside with some worry and said, "If the favor is too great, our Shen family may become the target of public criticism."
Shen Heng said softly: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. I will go to Uncle Zhao's house to inquire about the situation."
Lu Ruoxi nodded: "Thank you, uncle."
Ye Chan, who was behind them, was holding her son Shen Ji in her arms, and said softly: "It's natural for uncle to go out for a walk, but since our family has received a reward, I feel that we should make things big and let His Majesty see us. The Shen family is happy to receive rewards."
Ye Chan is a very capable woman. As the Shen family is getting bigger and bigger, she helps Lu Ruoxi take care of many things at home. By this time, even Shen Heng has already recognized her, so she The Shen family also has a lot of say.
After hearing what he said, Shen Heng thought for a while and then said: "My sister-in-law is right. This matter is a good thing no matter what. Our family should be happy and invite some familiar people over for a meal. Let’s celebrate.”
After saying this, he cupped his hands and said, "I'm going to Uncle Zhao's place right now."
Scholar Shen left his house in a sedan, and soon arrived at Zhao's house, where he met Mr. Zhao, whom ordinary people had been praying for for months to see.
In the Zhao family's study, Mr. Zhao raised his head and looked at the young man in front of him, and said slowly: "The great events in the north have been decided, and Zi Heng has made unparalleled contributions."
Shen Heng lowered his head slightly, thought for a while, and then asked: "Uncle, is our family going to do something now?"
"Don't do anything."
Zhao Changping said slowly: "It won't take long for Ziheng to return to Jiankang. It may be at the end of the new year or next spring. After he comes back, he will make all the decisions."
"Before this, the Shen family will do whatever they need to do."
"Don't be too low-key, but don't cause trouble or cause trouble for Zi Heng."
Shen Heng bowed his head respectfully and said, "Thank you so much, uncle, for your teaching."
Zhao Changping looked up at Shen Heng and said with a smile: "Zichang, your position may change next year."
Having said this, he paused and continued: "Also, the imperial court is considering whether to reward Zi Heng's youngest son."
Shen Heng's eyes moved slightly, then lowered his head and said: "The Shen family all obeys the court's arrangements."
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The next day, in the Manlu Palace.
Shen Yuan, led by the eunuch Sun Jin, came all the way to the Manlu Palace.
After his mother, Lu Ruoxi, brought him into the palace, she was called by the Queen, but he was alone and was taken to the Manna Palace to meet the Holy Spirit.
If he were a child from an ordinary family, he would probably be trembling with fear at this moment, but the young Marquis has been playing in the palace since he was a child and has probably seen the emperor more times than he has seen his father. Extremely nervous.
After entering the Manna Hall, he knelt down in a polite manner and kowtowed to His Majesty the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, Shen Yuan, kowtows to you."
"I thank your Majesty for your grace."
The little Marquis touched his forehead to the ground and his kowtow posture was very standard.
His Majesty the Emperor put down the brush in his hand, looked at the young Marquis kneeling on the ground, and said with a smile on his face: "Get up."
The young marquis stood up and looked at the emperor with a smile.
Emperor Hong De waved to him, and Shen Yuan stepped forward obediently and stood next to the emperor's imperial desk. His Majesty the Emperor touched his head and said with a smile: "Little Mao Monkey, I heard that you study very well on weekdays. Don't work hard, even Mr. Lu is so angry that you are blowing his beard and staring at you. At your age, when you are studying, why are you so playful?"
"Your Majesty, I really don't know how to read..."
Shen Yuan scratched his head and said, "As soon as I read a book, I feel sleepy and I can't read at all."
His Majesty the Emperor shook his head slightly: "Your father can already recite the Four Books at your age, and your ninth uncle was a Jinshi at the age of seventeen. Both of them were born in the second rank of Jinshi, so they can join the imperial court and serve the country. ."
Emperor Hong De patted the young marquis on the shoulder and said softly: "In the future, you will also work in the court and read more. Although you don't necessarily need to take the scientific examination, you will read more..."
His Majesty the Emperor smiled and said: "You are not easily deceived."
Shen Yuan didn't quite understand what he heard, but he still bowed his head obediently and said, "I obey."
The emperor shook his head: "I am the same age as your father and have known each other for many years. We are like brothers. My prince calls your father uncle. From now on, you will call me uncle in private. Do you remember?"
The young Marquis lowered his head and said, "My nephew, I remember."
His Majesty the Emperor nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "From tomorrow onwards, you can come to the palace to study."
"Study together with my princes."
Shen Yuan scratched his head: "Uncle, this is about my mother..."
The emperor said softly: "Now that I have spoken."
"Your mother will agree."
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The twelfth lunar month of the eighteenth year of Hongde.
The imperial edict finally arrived in Yandu. The first thing in the edict was not how to deal with the affairs of Yandu, nor how to arrange the officials of Yandu, but to give a reward to Shen.
Two eunuchs in purple stood in front of Shen Yi with smiling faces, and then waved their hands solemnly to stop Shen Yi from kneeling.
"Master Marquis, Your Majesty has said that you will not kneel down when you see the driver, nor when you see the driver, let alone when you see the imperial edict."
Mr. Shen bowed his head and thanked me.
Several eunuchs then unfolded the imperial edict and read it once.
After a long paraphrase, the imperial edict finally reached the key point.
"The Jin Dynasty has appointed Shen Yi as Taibao, Minister of the Ministry of War, Governor of Northern Zhili, and in charge of all military affairs in the north."
"All military affairs in the North will be handled by the governor's office first and then reported to the imperial court."
"As soon as Shen Qing sees the imperial edict, he will return to Jiankang to see you."
"Appreciate this."
Mr. Shen lowered his head silently, his voice respectful.
"Your Majesty Shen Yi, I would like to thank you for your kindness."