Chapter 152 Enter the title of title, bestow the golden flag
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Three days later.
Beijing, in Ganquan Palace.
The gorgeous and dignified Queen Mother was sitting on a chair, looking down at Duke Dee with soft eyes.
"The Jiang Erlang recommended by Duke Di this time has performed very well. Not only did he detect the cause of Yan Jinqi's death, but he also ruined the plan of the wizard in the southern region in one fell swoop."
"This is not the fault of the minister. It is actually the Queen Mother's appreciation of his talent. If the Queen Mother had not given him this opportunity, Jiang Erlang would not have behaved like this." Judge Dee was still very humble.
The Queen Mother smiled and waved her hand: "Master Dee, there is no need to be polite to me. This Jiang Erlang is indeed very talented. Master Dee should give more opportunities to young people?"
As soon as these words came out, Judge Dee still couldn't understand what they meant.
He immediately said: "Yan Jinqi is donating troops to the country in Hanzhong County. The Night Detective Division is short of a Jinqi. I intend to let Jiang Erlang temporarily replace Jinqi. I wonder what the Queen Mother wants?"
"For matters related to the Night Detective Department, it is enough for Mr. Dee to decide. There is no need to consult my opinion." The Queen Mother nodded.
She did not mention Jiang Erlang's matter again, which naturally meant that she agreed with Judge Dee's opinion.
However, after talking about Jiang Erlang, she changed her subject slightly: "However, I heard from Luo Yu's reply that Jiang Yu'er has now convinced the Mo family, and his performance in Hanzhong County is also extraordinary..."
"Yes, it is the Queen Mother's luck that Da Qin can get such a talented person, and it is also the luck of Your Majesty!" Di Gong thought for a while and replied with a smile.
The Queen Mother was silent for a moment, and then continued: "Gong Di is joking. This is obviously your Majesty's blessing. What does it have to do with me?"
This was half a joke, but it actually showed her attitude.
Judge Dee did not say much on this matter, but changed the subject: "Jiang Erlang mentioned the alliance between the Southern Territory and the demon clan. The Queen Mother should take precautions."
When the Queen Mother heard this, she knew what Duke Dee meant.
The Night Detective Division had never been involved in party disputes in the court, so she was not surprised.
Of course, she also knew that if someone really threatened her position, the first person to stand behind her would also be Judge Dee.
Therefore, after thinking for a while, she took up the topic from Duke Di: "I have sent Dr. Yan to Xijing in advance. At the same time, I have ordered Lord Wu Ping 'Mengliang' to organize the army to suppress the war and prepare to go to Nanshi City to garrison.
With Meng Liang’s ability, I think there shouldn’t be any problems.”
Duke Di shook his head: "General Meng has commanded the sergeants of our Qin Dynasty for many years, so there is no problem. However, the treasury of our Qin Dynasty has been empty in the past few years, and winter is about to begin. If the war situation is prolonged,
The subsequent supply of food and grass will be insufficient, and I am afraid something big will happen."
After hearing this, the Queen Mother waved her hand: "Duke Di is overly worried. The Southern Territory did not get any advantage in Hanzhong County this time. In addition, the demon clan is inherently capricious. Even if the two armies really cooperate in the war, they will not be able to win."
It may last for a long time, as long as General Meng can block it for a month, maybe the Southern Territory Kingdom and the Monster Clan will retreat."
"I hope...that's the case."
Although there was still some worry on Duke Dee's face, he still agreed with the Queen Mother's opinion.
After all, after the unification of the Qin Dynasty, for more than three hundred years, the Southern Territory and the Monster Clan have always harassed the border areas, but they have never caused much damage.
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The two were chatting.
A report came from outside Ganquan Palace.
"Report to the Queen Mother, Your Excellency the Prime Minister would like to see you."
"Oh? Please come in." The Queen Mother adjusted her sitting posture and straightened her chest.
Then, Prime Minister Han Shen, dressed in court uniform, walked in slowly under the leadership of a eunuch. When he saw Duke Di, he immediately gave a slight salute.
"It turns out Duke Dee is here too."
"Since Mr. Xiangguo has something to discuss with the Queen Mother, I will take my leave." Duke Di nodded and saluted in return, and then prepared to retreat.
However, Han Shen waved his hand: "Gong Di is the commander-in-chief of the Night Detective Department. He has always been responsible for supervising hundreds of officials. In fact, the prime minister came here only to discuss the matter of the reunion of hundreds of schools at Jixia Academy. Di Gong
It doesn’t hurt to have a public hearing.”
When the Queen Mother heard this, she nodded towards Duke Dee: "In that case, Duke Dee will stay and discuss it together."
"My lord, I obey the order." Di Gong stayed.
Han Shen turned his attention to the gorgeous and dignified Queen Mother sitting on the seat. He first gave her courtesy and then said: "Jiang Yushi has received a reward. The Mo family has agreed to return to Jixia, and the Taoist sect is also interested in returning.
, but the Taoist sect has put forward a condition, hoping that Da Qin can respect it as the state religion."
"Do you respect Taoism as the state religion?" The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes slightly: "Is this a threat? What is Mr. Di's opinion on this matter?"
"Now that there are foreign enemies, if the Taoist sect is really willing to return to Jixia and serve our great Qin, I think this can be done!" Di Gong thought for a while and replied.
"What about Mr. Xiangguo?" the Queen Mother asked Han Shen again.
"I believe that after the disaster of Yinghuo Shouxin comes, there will be evil spirits in Daqin who will take advantage of the situation to cause chaos, and the Taoist sect has always had a way to restrain the evil spirits. If we can get help from the Taoist sect at this time, we will not only be able to restrain the evil spirits, but also help other people.
The family sets an example, so I also agree with Duke Dee’s views.”
Of course it was impossible for Han Shen to raise objections.
Because Jiang Yu'er had already communicated with him in advance, and he and Jiang Yu'er were now a grasshopper on the same rope. If the return of hundreds of families to Jixia was not completed, he would have to 'sacrifice the country'.
Although establishing Taoism as the state religion will inevitably create a new force in the court, at this time, there is no need to worry about so much.
When the Queen Mother heard that the two people had agreed on the matter, she pondered for a moment and then nodded: "Since Duke Di and Mr. Xiangguo both think this matter is feasible, please ask Mr. Xiangguo to take care of it."
"I obey the order!" Han Shen immediately bowed down, and then he said again: "This time Jiang Yushi persuaded the Mohists and Taoists in Hanzhong County. This is a great achievement. I think that at this time of turmoil, the Queen Mother should
The Imperial Envoy of Jiang set an example and rewarded him to encourage officials."
"Well, what kind of reward does Mr. Xiangguo think should be better given to this river fish?"
"I think I might be able to ennoble someone else, and then let him serve as a minister in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. In this way..."
"The affairs of the Taoist sect have not yet been decided. Is it too soon to let him join the Ministry of Civil Affairs now? Besides, he has not yet entered the palace examination, so the Prime Minister needs to think more about it." The Queen Mother interrupted Han Shen.
Then, he said: "Let's give him a title first, and other matters can be discussed after the hundreds of families gather together in Jixia."
"This...is, I obey the decree!" Han Shen opened his mouth, but did not say any more. After all, he knew very well what the Queen Mother was thinking.
Of course, he was not surprised.
Because, he originally just wanted to give Jiang Yu'er a title, and as for the position of Minister of Civil Affairs, he just 'asked' for it in advance.
Now the Queen Mother has an "explicit order", stating that as long as Jiang Yu'er can reunite hundreds of families in Jixia, she can talk about the matter of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, which can be regarded as a foreshadowing.
As old as Han Zhen, his face looks a little ugly, but in fact he is secretly proud of himself.
Moreover, his move also meant to kill two birds with one stone.
He wanted to take the opportunity to test 'Gong Dee's attitude'.
Because, if there was anyone present who could see through his mind, it would be Mr. Dee.
After seeing that Duke Di didn't say much, he had a new understanding in his heart... Duke Dee didn't mind Jiang Yu'er joining the staff, so it also meant that Duke Di would not stop His Majesty from taking charge.
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Hanzhong County.
In three days, the soldiers of Hanzhong County and the night watchmen of the Night Reconnaissance Department had almost searched Hidden Dragon Island.
And in the process...
The villagers of Jiangxia Village also sent countless ‘stones’.
There are all kinds of them, it can be said to be a dazzling array of things.
However, according to Jiang Erlang's understanding, the sky stone dropped by Yinghuo Shouxin should be made of some kind of material similar to a 'meteorite', but there was no big discovery.
"Did he really fall into the lake? If that's the case, there would be some trouble."
Lake Thompson is too big.
Not to mention in ancient times, even if you wanted to play "pumping water" in previous eras, you couldn't do it.
There is no way.
This can only be done slowly.
Of course, during these three days, he also did one more thing.
It was in the white mist world of the Tongren that the news about establishing Taoism as the state religion was spread. At the same time, it was also announced that the Taoism and the Mohists were willing to return to Jixia.
As for whether it will have the effect he expected...
It can only depend on God’s will.
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In the room where Jiang Yuer is.
Luo Yu and Liang Wan'er were sitting on the left and right, both looking at Jiang Yu'er, as if waiting for Jiang Yu'er to make a 'choice'.
Jiang Yuer, on the other hand, was deep in thought and said nothing.
Luo Yu couldn't wait any longer, so she said, "The affairs of Hanzhong County have been completed, and the Mo family and the Taoist clan have also made a decision. Where should we go next?"
"Of course I'm going back to Beijing." Jiang Yu'er replied.
"Are you going back to Beijing so soon?" Luo Yu seemed to have not had enough fun: "Don't want to go to other places to play? How about we go to the Western Regions? Although Buddhism in the Western Regions is not included in the Hundreds of Hundreds, if we can get
Isn’t it necessarily a good thing for Buddhism to help?”
"Well, what Princess Luo Yu said makes sense!" Jiang Yu'er agreed.
"Then...shall we go to the Western Region?"
"If you don't want to go, let's go back to Beijing."
"Why?" Luo Yu was a little confused.
"Because, if my prediction is good, Buddhism will send people to the capital soon." Jiang Yu'er raised the corner of his mouth, as if he was confident.
"Nonsense, how could Buddhism send people to the capital?" Luo Yu obviously didn't believe it.
Jiang Yuer smiled and said, "How about we take a gamble?"
"Okay, what do you want to bet on?"
"Just bet that Buddhism will arrive in the capital within half a month."
"What if you don't come?"
"Just let Her Royal Highness punish you."
"Okay, then if Buddhism really comes to the capital within half a month, I will also submit to your punishment." Luo Yu raised her little head when she heard this.
"I don't dare to punish the princess." How could Jiang Yu'er be fooled by Luo Yu and said directly: "If I win, your highness the princess only needs to do one thing for me."
"What's up?"
"Let's talk about it after we win." Jiang Yu'er stood up and turned his eyes to Liang Wan'er: "I heard from Erlang that Miss Wan'er is serving him now?"
"What a servant!" Liang Wan'er immediately became upset: "I just bet... I lost the bet."
Jiang Yu'er smiled and said: "I admit defeat. Miss Wan'er deserves to be a lady from a famous family. However, I don't think Erlang will stay in Hanzhong County for too long. If he can't find the 'Sky Stone', maybe he will
He is about to return to the capital, and Miss Wan'er can return to the capital with him then."
When Liang Wan'er heard this, she pouted: "Well, that's the only way it can be, that rough...that Jiang Yinqi is really annoying!"
"Hahaha." Jiang Yu'er.
Luo Yu took the opportunity to say: "Wan'er, don't say that. I think Jiang Yinqi is a good person, and he seems to be interested in you."
"He's not interested in me. Sister Ji is interested in him!" Liang Wan'er said subconsciously, but soon felt it was inappropriate: "Well, I was just talking casually."
"Is the sister Ji you are talking about Ji Ruxue?" Luo Yu heard something fishy in it.
"Yes, but I was just saying casually. Sister Ji is a majestic Princess of Zhou, how could she fall in love with him?" Liang Waner said, shaking her head.
"That's right. Ji Ruxue has a noble status and has always been aloof and cold. She probably doesn't like talking to men very much, right?" Luo Yu nodded and replied with a smile.
"Sister Ji doesn't like talking to men, but she still has some special feelings for Jiang Erlang, otherwise she wouldn't have let him live in the Prince of Zhou's Mansion."
"Oh? Is it special?"
"It should be because Jiang Erlang is very good at solving crimes, plus he was personally promoted by Sister Ji..." When Liang Wan'er spoke, she was looking at Jiang Yu'er: "Anyway, Sister Ji has special trust in Jiang Erlang.
It’s nothing, Sister Ji is very average to him.”
After all, Liang Wan'er still had some scheming intentions, and she didn't reveal Ji Ruxue's "like martial arts" thing, so she had some reservations.
Luo Yu realized it and didn't say anything more.
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Two days later.
Two decrees were passed down from the capital.
The first decree was given to Jiang Erlang, who was granted the title of Golden Flag of the Night Detective Division.
Fenglingzi, Wulingzi and others naturally congratulated Jiang Erlang.
The second decree was for Jiang Yuer.
This was a decree that came from the young emperor himself, conferring Jiang Yu'er a 'noble' title. Although it was only the lowest-ranking title, it was still surprising.
Liang Wan'er was even more happy and shouted loudly to celebrate Jiang Yu'er.
So, that night...
The group set up a banquet in the best restaurant in Hanzhong County.
A banquet was held for high-ranking officials from Hanzhong County.
One is to celebrate Jiang Erlang.
The second is to celebrate Jiang Yuer.
Of course, the Hanzhong County officials who received the invitation did not dare to delay, and each of them came to congratulate with generous gifts. Suddenly, it was very lively, and there was a lot of traffic in front of the restaurant, which caused a temporary spectacle.
'Jiang Chaoge' has truly experienced the feeling of 'taking bribes as an official'. Well, this kind of custom... must not happen again!
Then, another day passed.
Jiang Yuer took Luo Yu and his party and set off back to Beijing.
Jiang Erlang is still sitting in Hanzhong County, looking for the whereabouts of the Tianshi.