When Du He came back, many people saw it, and their hands were empty. There was no prey at all.
How did it become number one?
Especially Changsun Chong, who had worked so hard to get first place, couldn't figure it out at all.
Changsun Wuji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I made a mistake. I made a mistake. Du He got zero prey. He should be... the last one."
Others also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, I made a mistake. Although the uncle of Huyi County has made a lot of achievements, he has no prey in this hunt. According to the regulations, it is impossible to get the first place."
Even Du He didn't know what medicine Li Er was selling in his gourd.
Li Er raised his hand, pressed it down, and signaled everyone to be calm, and said slowly: "My dear friends, I am not mistaken. Have you forgotten what are the conditions for hunting first place?
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Changsun Chong hurriedly added: "Your Majesty has decreed that the one who gets the most prey in this hunt will be the first."
"Yes, that's not right!" Li Er said with a smile, "I said at that time that the one with the most prey will be the first, but there is another condition, that is, the one with the best prey will be the first."
Everyone was confused and looked at Li Er in surprise.
Did His Majesty say this yesterday?
Seeing everyone's confused faces, Li Er asked: "Hou Junji, have I said this?"
Hou Junji quickly said: "Your Majesty said it himself, but I still remember it in my ears."
Li Er looked at Wei Zheng again.
Wei Zheng coughed and then said: "I... remember, Your Majesty seemed to have said that as you get older, you really can't remember things clearly."
Li Er glared at Wei Zheng and surrendered to Li Junxian.
Li Junxian quickly said: "Your Majesty's golden words must be correct."
When everyone saw this, they all expressed that Li Er had indeed said this.
Li Erlong said happily: "You have not disappointed me. Now, Du He has found an auspicious elk for me. This elk is naturally Du He's prey. What do you think of this prey?"
What else can anyone say.
Is there any prey in the world that can be as auspicious as it is?
Seeing that everyone had nothing to say, Li Er said: "In that case, I will start to reward the top three in this hunt."
"The third place in the hunt, Qin Huaiyu, will be rewarded with a set of gold armor, silver coins, cloth, etc."
Qin Huaiyu hurriedly stepped forward to thank him.
He was very satisfied with his reward. He had long coveted the golden armor in Li Er's arsenal.
Then I heard Li Er say: "The second best in the hunt, Changsun Chong, will be rewarded with a collection of a thousand books, money, cloth, etc. I will give you a collection of a thousand books. You must read them day and night in the future. You must not seek fame and reputation, and you are ignorant and have no skills."
Changsun Chong was stunned.
A collection of thousands of books?
What's this...I don't like reading at all.
He stumbled forward and shouted: "Your Majesty, can you replace this collection of thousands of books with something else? I don't like reading at all."
Plop.
Before he finished speaking, the boy was kicked to the ground by Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Chong said aggrievedly: "Dad, it's not like you don't know that you bought me this second place with your money. Now that you want me to study at home every day, you might as well kill me."
When the people around heard this, they burst into laughter.
It turns out that Changsun Wuji actually spent money to buy his son a first... Oh no, second, this matter is destined to become a joke among everyone after dinner.
Changsun Wuji was so ashamed that he wanted to find a hole in the ground and crawl into it. He was filled with hatred and anger, so he grabbed Changsun Chong and beat him severely.
After the farce was over, Li Er announced Du He's reward.
The first place award is what everyone pays most attention to.
Just listen to Li Er say: "The number one in the hunt will be rewarded with gold, silver, silk, etc. In addition, I have long decided to select a young talent from this hunt to serve as an official in the court, so the other number one will be given."
An award is an errand. Du He has the ability to invent and create, has a clever mind, and is extremely intelligent. I decided to let Du He serve as a foreign minister of the Ministry of Industry."
Everyone was stunned at once.
Du He was so young and underage that he actually served as a foreign minister of the Ministry of Industry?
The Ministry of Industry is one of the six ministries in the three provinces. It controls the power of farmland, water conservancy, manufacturing and other matters. It has four divisions: the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Farming, the Ministry of Yu, and the Ministry of Water. Among them, the Ministry of Industry has the greatest power and is in charge of matters such as city construction. The top leader is the Ministry of Industry.
Among the doctors, the second-in-command is the Ministry of Industry Yuanwailang. This position is very hot.
Nowadays, the position of Foreign Minister of the Ministry of Industry is actually held by Du He, which is unexpected by everyone.
Everyone looked at Du Ruhui.
But seeing Du Ruhui's face calm, he suddenly said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Lao Du, who has always been upright and selfless, actually sided with Du He this time.
But Du He felt very uncomfortable.
He has no interest in being an official at all. The most important thing is that once he becomes a court official, he loses his freedom.
Du He reacted and hurriedly bowed to oppose Li Er's proposal.
But I heard Li Er say: "Du He, I know what you are going to say. As far as you are concerned, this foreigner from the Ministry of Works is just a name. You don't have to be responsible for the affairs of the Ministry of Works. You only need to take the time to go to the Ministry of Works for guidance."
But, you can receive a salary every year, and you don’t have to go to court or work in the Ministry of Industry.”
I see!
Du He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Others saw this and accepted it.
Everyone thinks that Du He is the most suitable person to be named as a foreign minister of the Ministry of Industry. Looking at the world, Du He is a well-deserved great inventor. If this person can work for the Ministry of Industry, it will definitely be a good thing.
Many people came up to congratulate Du He.
"Uncle of Huyi County, congratulations!"
"Congratulations, Uncle Huyi County!"
"Du Gongbu, you are young and promising!"
Du Gongbu?
Hearing this title, Du He couldn't laugh or cry.
He thought to himself, Lao Du, I'm sorry, I'll take your name away first.
Another Du Gongbu was not born until half a century later.
…
Later, Li Er announced that everyone could renovate in the hunting park and wait until the weather cools down in the afternoon before returning to Chang'an.
Then Du He was left behind.
Wait until everyone has left.
Li Er waved his hand and drove out all the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs.
Li Er turned around, looked at Du He, and asked: "Du He, you are a smart man, do you know what I call this?"
Du He thought carefully and replied: "Your Majesty, you have the final say on your territory!"
"Hahaha……"
Li Er burst out laughing: "What a great place for me to decide. You have said a lot. Du He, I have tried so hard to cover it up for you. Don't let me down."
Du He smiled and said: "So, Your Majesty will let me serve as the foreign minister of the Ministry of Industry?"
He had long understood that what Li Er was doing was not a reward at all, but a way to exploit his own intelligence.
Li Er suddenly said in a cold voice: "What, do you want to disobey my order?"