The problem is that there are all kinds of rumors circulating in the court, all saying that Muchuan is in a high position at a young age and has great achievements.
In fact, this is very dangerous. Human beings are naturally prone to jealousy and resentment, especially when an extraordinary person like Muchuan appears, he is likely to become a thorn in the side of others.
For this reason, Muchuan did not dare to ask for too many rewards, otherwise he would definitely be secretly attacked and impeached again.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen already has enough. He no longer asks for rewards... As a minister of the Tang Dynasty, Wei Chen should share the worries of the king and devote himself to the country. Everything done in this peace negotiation is what I should do."
After Muchuan finished speaking, he turned to look at Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others behind him, saying that if he wanted to reward these ministers who negotiated the peace, they should be rewarded.
Muchuan's words were naturally very useful. He had accomplished great achievements but was not arrogant and arrogant. He was humble and polite, which attracted praises from many ministers.
"The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance must be an outstanding person, with outstanding talents and extraordinary strategies. Although he is modest and unwilling to accept the reward, his contribution in this case is indeed the greatest."
"Yes, yes, if it weren't for the Minister of Household Affairs, there would definitely be no way to reach this peace negotiation!"
"Wei Chen thinks that the Minister of the Ministry of Finance should be rewarded generously!"
The ministers who negotiated the peace all said this. After all, they were all parties involved. They had been coerced by Mochizuki Dagong before and almost signed the peace negotiation documents. If that happened, Datang would suffer a lot.
Now that Muchuan can turn things around, at least one-tenth of the territory of Goguryeo can be obtained, and it can even make Goguryeo annex itself to the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin was a great emperor, and he could tell at a glance that Muchuan did not want to be too high-profile, but now that there were so many ministers petitioning for Muchuan, it would definitely not work if he did not reward Muchuan properly.
"The Minister of Household Affairs has made great contributions and deserves a reward! He will be promoted to the first level of nobility, one hundred thousand taels of gold, ten mansions, and one million household taxes..."
Li Shimin recited the reward for a long time, but Muchuan did not remember how many things were actually rewarded. Anyway, he would definitely get what the other party rewarded.
The problem is that Li Shimin did not promote Muchuan to an official position, but only promoted him to a knighthood!
Muchuanke had been counting on promotion for a long time. After all, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was a hard job. He was busy and did not have much free time. However, Li Shimin kept him in the Ministry of Revenue to continue working.
Needless to say, Muchuan also knew what Li Shimin was planning.
Today's Tang Dynasty was established not long ago, the economy is recovering, and all kinds of industries are waiting to be prospered.
In the year since Muchuan became the Minister of Household Affairs, he used modern economic theory and human management knowledge to transform the entire Tang Dynasty. The transformation was very successful, which can be seen just by looking at the happiness level of the people.
It was precisely because of his fancy for Muchuan's abilities that Li Shimin continued to keep him in the Ministry of Household Affairs to manage the national finances.
It seems that Muchuan will not be able to leave the official position of "Minister of Household Affairs" in a short time.
Although the civil servants did not promote Muchuan, the rank was promoted. He was originally awarded the title of "Shang Protector" for his meritorious service, with meritorious service of the third rank.
Because of the successful peace negotiation with Goguryeo, he was granted the title of "Shangzhu Kingdom" of the second rank. Only the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, such as Changsun Wuji, could receive this merit.
For this reason, Muchuan's status in the imperial court could be said to have risen. At least people like Zhongshu Ling, Yushi and others could no longer be of the same rank as Muchuan. Instead, they had to call him "Lord Mu".
After Muchuan, Li Shimin also rewarded Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling and other officials and ministers. The principle of rewards was also very simple, divided according to positions.
The higher the profession, the greater the rewards.
After waiting for the reward, it was already late at night, the second watch, the night was getting thick, and the trees outside the palace were filled with the cries of cicadas.
Li Shimin yawned, with a sleepy look on his face: "That's it for today. Thank you for your hard work, dear friends... go back and have a good rest."
"Thank you Lord for your kindness, long live my emperor!"
We have been busy for a long time today and everyone is sleepy.
After thanking each other, the civil servants and generals were about to leave, but at this moment Muchuan raised his voice and shouted: "Wait!"
Everyone was in a daze for a moment, and then turned their heads to look at Muchuan, wondering what happened to Muchuan.
Muchuan then raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please make the decision!"
"Why do you have the final say? Shangzhu Kingdom."
"The bet between Wei Chen and Lord Zhongshu Ling Shangguan! Does the Emperor still remember this?"
After saying that, Shangguan Jin staggered and almost fell to the ground. He didn't expect Muchuan to actually remember this.
Previously, Muchuan and Shangguan Jin made a bet in front of Li Shimin. If Goguryeo was willing to cede one-fifth of its territory during the peace negotiation, then Shangguan Jin's son would settle in the residence of the Minister of Household Affairs and become a servant.
Now that the peace talks have ended and Muchuan has achieved great success, it is natural that Shangguan Jin will abide by his promise.
Now Shangguan Jin's expression could be as ugly as it is embarrassing. After all, no matter how hard he thought, he would never have imagined that Muchuan could actually start the peace talks! As an undercover spy of the Goguryeo Kingdom, Shangguan Jin knew Mochizuki Dagong's trump card.
Therefore, it is certain that Muchuan will lose.
At this time, the bet failed, and Shangguan Jin said shamelessly: "About this matter... it's just a joke. Sir Muchuan must not take it seriously."
Muchuan raised his eyebrows and asked, "Can't we take it seriously?
Sir Shangguan, you made a bet with me in front of His Majesty, are you teasing His Majesty with your words now, or are you trying to break the contract?"
"This, this..." Shangguan Jin showed an expression of embarrassment and doubt. After all, his legitimate son, who was a single descendant of the fifth generation, went to work for Muchuan. Even if the legitimate son could bear it, the Shangguan family would not be able to lose face.
As a witness, Li Shimin naturally knew about this. At that time, Muchuan and Shangguan Jin had indeed made a promise in front of him, and as the Ninth Five-Year Plan, Li Shimin couldn't pretend that he didn't know about it.
It's just that Li Shimin can understand Shangguan Jin's difficulties. After all, he was a Zhongshu Ling, and two generations of Shangguan's family served the court, which can be regarded as a great achievement for hard work.
However, a promise is a promise and cannot be broken.
Li Shimin said: "Since I have testified, this matter will naturally have to be done again... Therefore, Shangguan Aiqing, please order your son to go to Shangzhu's mansion on errands the next day."
"Your Majesty, my son has been frail and sick since he was a child and has been pampered. I am afraid he is not good at human affairs..." Shangguan Jin said in a begging tone, and turned his head to ask Muchuan, "What do you think, Minister of the Ministry of Finance?
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How about I find ten more servant girls to serve as servants in the mansion and wait for their orders?"
