It was only six years after the release of the Tang Dynasty that it was Journey to the West Chapter 39: First Rank Great Celestial Master Moon of Fengdao Kingdom
Chapter 39: First Rank Great Celestial Master Moon of Fengdao Kingdom
Chapter 39: The Grand Duke of the Taoist State, the First Grade Heavenly Master [Please recommend and vote monthly]
Cheng Yaojin is here again!
Moreover, not only did he come, but the old eunuch Wuji also came.
There was also a tall old man who came with me. He looked very cheerful and he was respected during this trip.
Even the Demon King Cheng Yaojin did not dare to be too presumptuous in front of this person.
The imperial envoy went up the mountain, while Su Chen and Sun Simiao were waiting in the Sanqing Hall with calm expressions.
Behind him were a group of villagers watching the fun.
From a distance, the old eunuch Wuji raised his voice and said, "Ouch, what a great joy, Lord Celestial Master, what a great joy, this old slave pays homage to Lord Celestial Master."
When the old eunuch Wuji saw Su Chen, he knelt down and saluted.
Cheng Yaojin was immediately stunned.
He has never seen the old eunuch kneel to anyone except Li Shimin and his wife. Even the prince has never made him kneel!
As a result, from a long distance away, the old eunuch knelt down in front of Su Chen!
For a moment, Cheng Yaojin, who came to congratulate him, was a little shocked and confused.
He scratched his head, "Is there any reward that I don't even know about?!"
This reward was set by Taiji Palace, but Cheng Yaojin didn't know about the emperor's additional reward.
The old civil servant in charge was also frightened. He knew the old eunuch better than Cheng Yaojin, so he was so surprised.
And his thoughts at this time were exactly the same as those of Cheng Yaojin.
Your Majesty also has a reward, but he doesn’t know about it?!
The old man couldn't help but become more serious, but he couldn't neglect it.
Later.
The old man put on a smile and said, "Manager Wuji, get up quickly. I haven't awarded you the reward yet. It's a little early to congratulate you now."
The old eunuch Wuji stood up, but still came to Su Chen and bowed his hands respectfully again.
And introduced Su Chen.
"Master Tianshi, there is no need to say more about Lao Nu and Duke Lu. This is Duke Gao Shilian, the Minister of Rites. He is in charge of this award."
Wow!
The crowd watching the excitement was suddenly in an uproar.
Gao Shilian is a relative of the emperor, the uncle of Changsun Wuji, a benefactor of Li Shimin, a member of the Tiance Mansion, and one of the Qin Tianzhu of Great Qin!
As the Minister of Rites, apart from events such as the emperor's coronation and ancestor worship, he would not attend any other events, including the succession of princes.
I didn’t expect that Su Chen would be rewarded in person this time!
It seems that the emperor or officials attach great importance to this matter.
Even Sun Simiao was a little shocked, but his back was straight and his face looked a little more natural!
My master deserves all the rewards.
Su Chen smiled and nodded, pinched Immeasurable Heavenly Lord's finger, and said in return: "It turns out to be Mr. Gao, disrespectful."
How could Gao Shilian dare to accept it? He quickly raised his hands and said: "I don't dare to take this position. Master Tianshi, let's get straight to the point."
Su Chen nodded, and then Gao Shilian had someone bring a tray with three copies of the imperial edict on it.
The people knelt down consciously and were shocked at the same time.
Three imperial edicts, these are three rewards, and they are very formal and significant rewards. They are different from the plaques given before!
When an imperial edict is issued, it is recognized by the emperor and all officials.
Gao Shilian picked up the imperial edict and began to read it directly.
Su Chen didn't kneel down last time, and he didn't expect it this time either.
"It was carried by the Emperor of Heaven, and the edict said: Master Wugou, the Master of Heaven, is praised all over the world for his virtue, and his merits are in Sheji. In the past, there were Dharma and Jue locusts as God-given eyes, and in the latter, they had merits of disaster relief and life-saving. During this period, I received the Immortal Rice God from Heavenly Master.
By planting this method, we can produce ten thousand kilograms per mu and nine crops a year. This method has been planted in many states, and the first harvest is about to be harvested. Countless lives will be saved. I am very relieved, and I will specially reward the hereditary Taoist Duke Wu Guo.
Receive the title of a first-class royal great heavenly master, and entrust the territory of nine mountains and twelve villages around Yunyuan Mountain."
hiss!
Hereditary Taoist Duke?!
A first-class royal master!!
The territory turned out to be nine mountains and twelve villages around Yunyuan Mountain!!
Many villagers and disaster victims were stunned. They had never seen a Taoist receive such a generous reward!
I have never seen anyone without the skills of the dragon, or even someone from outside Chang'an who has never set foot in Chang'an, obtain the title of Duke.
Compared with the Duke of the Kingdom, the title of First Grade Royal Heavenly Master is actually weaker.
but.
The fact that these awards can be tied together proves that this award is actually very important.
As expected.
Gao Shilian explained this and said with a smile: "Dong Daoguo, your status as a first-class royal heavenly master means that you can directly enter the palace at any time with your token, and you do not need to report when you enter the Taiji Hall."
hiss!
This is tantamount to a very transcendent status!
Even Cheng Yaojin, who already knew about this reward, was shocked again.
The old eunuch Wuji smiled even deeper. Only when he was with Li Shimin and his wife did he realize that this reward was actually very restrained.
In order to deeply bind Su Chen, Li Shimin and his wife wanted to make Su Chen a king with no foreign surname, but they were afraid that if this precedent was set, they would be opposed by the ministers.
Especially the old and immortal Wei Zheng would definitely object, so the couple refused.
He was just a prince, and his fiefdom consisted of nine mountains and twelve villages. Compared with the title of a prince, it was completely worthless.
Gao Shilian's eyes were a little complicated. In fact, these two awards had been debated in the court. He was opposed to it at first, and almost all the officials were opposed to it. But recently, the fairy rice seeds were about to mature. After the emperor took some and showed them to the officials,
No one will object!
Items belonging to the Immortal Family, just take them out as Su Chen says.
There are countless living people, so giving it to a duke in name only is not too much, right?!
To outsiders, the emperor's reward was excessive, but to the emperor and his wife, Su Chen's strategy against the aristocratic family was also the reason why they were rewarded.
Su Chen was also a little surprised by this reward.
However, he happily accepted it, because with this dual identity, he should be more famous and have more pilgrims.
Of course, it can also reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble!
Who dares to cause trouble for the Duke and the Great Heavenly Master?!
Let’s talk about it after passing the emperor’s level.
After the people cheered, Gao Shilian picked up another imperial edict and recited it.
"... The Great Master Wu Gu, the Grand Duke of the Taoist State, has accepted the will of Heaven and cared for the people. I am very pleased. I rewarded you with three tripods, two golden cloud lotus robes, two silver-threaded whisks with jade handles, and a dragon
Two pieces of tiger jade and a sword of the Tang Dynasty."
Compared with the Duke and the Great Heavenly Master, Su Chen was more interested when he heard about this reward.
The golden tripod, golden silk Taoist robe, jade-handled whisk, and jade Ruyi are all valuable treasures!
Everyone felt a little numb after hearing this.
Cheng Yaojin was also a little envious of this reward.
Especially when he saw the Tang Dynasty Sword, his eyes were almost drawn away.
The same is true for Gao Shilian and the old eunuch.
When the things were delivered to Su Chen, Gao Shilian emphasized again and again and took the opportunity to touch the Tang Dynasty sword.
He introduced: "Master Tianshi, this is the sword of the Tang Dynasty. It is the sword that your majesty wore when he was the king of the Tang Dynasty. Your majesty has spoken and said that when you see the sword, it is like I am here in person!"
Su Chen suddenly realized, no wonder these two real princes and the old eunuch were so eager.
When he opened it, he immediately lost interest.
It's just an ordinary iron sword. Its symbolic significance is greater than its actual significance, not as good as those two whisks.
At least the top handle is made of jade.
Su Chen took a closer look and was speechless again.
Not the entire one-foot-three-inch handle is made of jade, but only the head and tail are made of polished jade, and the middle is made of nanmu.
The value is greatly reduced!
Looking at the golden Taoist robe, it is made of yellow needlework, that is, the Taoist robe is made of real gold thread, and it is melted into gold. It is estimated to be only two taels.
Not to mention the golden tripods, there are three bronze tripods weighing ten thousand kilograms, placed in front of the Sanqing Hall as a symbol of the Imperial Taoist Temple.
Su Chen could only console himself that money was something external to the body, and fame could attract more pilgrims.
He then smiled.
However.
When his attitude fell into the eyes of Gao Shilian and others, they were shocked.
Gao Shilian was shocked, "The Great Celestial Master is indeed a Great Celestial Master. He can receive such a generous reward without blinking an eye and taking it calmly. He is indeed an outsider who treats money and fame like dirt!"
Then pick up the third imperial edict.
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