After coming out from the emperor's place, He Shen came to congratulate Jia Liu and wanted to accompany Jia Liu back to the capital to collect his official certificate and official uniform from the guard office.
Jia Liu knew in his heart that He Shen was repaying his kindness by treating him so well, because he gave him the opportunity to flourish.
This guy was good before the corruption, and even better after the corruption.
Since I don't know much about the industry of imperial guards, I must ask He Shen about the value of being a first-class imperial guard.
Jia Liu's understanding is that the first-class imperial guard is equivalent to a major general. For him, being promoted from lieutenant colonel to major general is undoubtedly a great improvement.
According to He Shen, in addition to an increase in salary and remuneration, the first-class imperial guards may also have the opportunity to serve as deputy commander of the Eight Banners, general manager of the mausoleums, and general manager of the Chahar Nomads of the Eight Banners.
This is a promotion within the banner, and it is the best to supplement the deputy capital of the Eight Banners.
Hearing this benefit, Jia Liu was secretly happy, but suddenly thought that Kangxi had stipulated that Han army bannermen could not hold positions above the fourth rank of the Eight Banners, so how could he be promoted to deputy capital commander?
Now I asked He Shen about the restrictions this system would have on him in the future. Of course, I didn't state it explicitly, but pointed it out tactfully.
"Brother Dongge, rules are dead and people are alive. As long as the emperor wants to use you, who will object?"
He Shen gave the example of a fellow from Jia Liuben Banner, who is Li Shiyao, the current governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.
"At that time, Mr. Li entered the official position as Yinsheng and was the fourth-rank seal official of the banner. Later, he was promoted to the deputy commander of the Han army of Zhenglan Banner. A few years later, he became the deputy commander of Rehe of the Eight Banners. Now he is the deputy commander of Guangdong and Guangxi.
The Governor also acts as General of Guangzhou."
After hearing what Heshen said, Jia Liu felt relieved. He finally understood that Qianlong was really unruly when it came to promoting people.
If he takes a fancy to you, he can take you to heaven with just one click.
If I don't like you, even the Manchurian surname Genzheng and Miaohong will have to follow the steps.
Why did so many people in the Qianlong Dynasty become high-ranking state officials at a young age? Isn't it because Qianlong was nepotistic, only happy, and only good.
Therefore, as long as Jia Liu did well and met Qianlong's wishes, he might be able to command the Manchu and Mongolian Eight Banners in the future.
He Shen also mentioned another advantage of the first-class bodyguard, that is, when a flag officer is transferred to a battalion officer, he will be given a first-class title. In other words, Jia Liu, the first-class imperial bodyguard, can directly serve as the second-grade deputy general of the green camp.
That's it?
Jia Liu subconsciously put down his hand behind his back and continued to do it for a long time. He was not as good as the rebel Lu Yuanguang. That guy was so reactionary that he was the second-rank Chongzhou deputy general, and he was a loyal minister of the Qing Dynasty!
Moreover, officials from Green Camp can buy it with money.
Therefore, he has no interest in working in Green Camp.
After all, he is a descendant of the Eight Banners, how can he devalue himself?
Don't wait and see if you can just get promoted one level at the same place. The benefits are tempting, but if you really do it, I'm afraid the promotion ceiling will increase.
He Shen thought of something and hurriedly said: "But Dongge, you are from the Han army. Even if the emperor uses you, you cannot directly serve as a guard in the palace, so you are a guard in Qianqingmen."
Jia Liu was called Dongge very affectionately, and this title also showed that He Zhongtang treated him without saying anything.
There are three types of Imperial Guards: Imperial Guards, Imperial Guards, and Qianqing Gate Guards.
He Shen told Jia Liu that his official official title was "Qianqingmen Xingxing", which was a fictitious title.
Those with this title in the system can become close ministers of the inner court like the imperial guards, and often serve as deacons.
Normally, the guards in the palace are under the jurisdiction of the minister in charge of the bodyguards, but Jia Liu, the bodyguard of the Qianqing Gate, is under the management of the imperial ministers, who are usually served by honorable ministers of the clan and ministers of military aircraft.
This is also a system balance to prevent the ministers in charge of the bodyguard from completely controlling the palace ban and deposing and establishing the emperor.
"So, I will be on duty in the palace from now on?"
Jia Liu didn't want to hang around in front of the old man every day. The first-class guard Lao Shizi sounded awesome, but in fact he was just a gatekeeper, so he couldn't be happy outside.
His "Jia Lian" has just been established, and he still needs to personally take command in Sichuan, otherwise Chairman Li, an old fox, can sideline him.
Besides, the backbone of his gang are all in Sichuan. Even if he can open the Qianqing Gate at any time, no one will rush to the Yangxin Hall with him.
Unexpectedly, Heshen told him that the reason why the emperor made an exception and promoted him to the rank of first-class bodyguard was not to let him stay in the capital as a guard, but because he had other important responsibilities.
Jia Liu hurriedly asked: "What do you mean, Mr. He?"
"I call you Dongge, and you call me Mr. and Sir?"
He Shen was a little unhappy.
Jia Liu immediately corrected his mistake: "Brother He!"
He Shen smiled and told Jia Liu that the Emperor was already making arrangements to quell the Jinchuan War for the third time, so Jia Liu, the first-class bodyguard with the title of Batulu, was still going to Jinchuan.
Hearing this, Jia Liu was relieved, because it was just what he wanted.
He Shen was not jealous of Jia Liu at all. Apart from the fact that he was indifferent to fame and wealth, he knew the emperor's intention of re-employing Jia Liu.
Therefore, no matter how prosperous Jia Liu's official career is, it will not affect him and Shen half a step.
You must know that these three words, he and bodyguard, are quite popular in Beijing.
Fu Chang'an, the deputy commander of the Zhenglan Banner of the Han Army where Jia Liu belonged to, invited He Shen twice, and his intention to make friends was obvious.
But there was one thing that He Shen still envied Jia Liu, and that was the double-eyed flower feathers that the emperor rewarded Jia Liu.
It was precisely because of this double-eyed flower feather that Jia Liu was able to hold the false title of guard of the Qianqing Gate, because the ancestral system prohibited those who were not serving as guards in the inner court from wearing flower feathers.
During the Kangxi Dynasty, Shi Lang was willing to exchange a marquis for Hua Ling but was rejected by the Ministry of War. Kangxi was particularly fond of Shi Lang and gave Hua Ling because of Shi Lang's military exploits and loyalty to the Qing Dynasty.
Exchange the hereditary marquis for Hualing, which shows the nobility of Hualing.
Like the yellow mantle, the flower feathers themselves do not mean anything, but they are not allowed to be worn by princes or princes unless they are favored by the emperor.
Although it is vanity, it is also a privilege.
Wu Nengyibatulu's title is equivalent to that of a special battle hero of the Qing Dynasty. Coupled with the flower feathers for both eyes, the yellow mandarin jacket given by the emperor, and the first-class bodyguard in front of the emperor, Jia Liu's political gold content cannot be softened even if you bite it with your teeth.
He Shen briefly talked about Hualing, saying that it was divided into one eye, two eyes, and three eyes.
One-eyed people can be awarded to military attachés who are below the sixth rank and serve in the palace and the palace, and can also be awarded to low-level officers with military merits.
Eyes are given to officials below the first rank. Up to now, more than 20 people have been rewarded, including Agui and Fukang'an on the Jinchuan front.
Only a few people such as Fu Heng and Zhao Hui have been awarded the Three-Eyed Flower Ling.
The reason why Jia Liu was granted the unusual gift of two-eyed flower feathers was actually because he was unable to dismount from a tiger.
His braid and his heroic deeds made Qianlong sad and directly gave him a batulu as a posthumous gift.
Those who are Batu Lu must wear flower feathers.
Those with flower feathers must be guards.
It’s really a chain within a chain.
However, Qianlong so generously rewarded Jia Liu, a bannerman of the Han army, because he also wanted to inspire the children of the Eight Banners of the Han army to serve the country.
Although he is constantly dismantling the Eight Banners of the Han Army, he plans to eliminate all the Eight Banners of the Han Army within five years at the latest.
As a result, Jinchuan was defeated. Although the total number of Qing army casualties was only more than 7,000, among them, nearly 3,000 were Manchu and Mongolian generals, officers and soldiers.
The loss of these Manchu and Mongolian children made the already extremely empty Manchu and Mongolian Eight Banners even weaker, and Qianlong had no choice but to let Qianlong use this loyal and brave boy from the Eight Banners of the Han Army to make a fuss.
After entering Beijing, He Shen took Jia Liu to the guard's office.
When he was about to arrive, he suddenly stopped and said to Jia Liu: "The emperor will definitely summon you before you go back. Then you just need to remember what the emperor said, don't ask why, and do what the emperor ordered after you go back.
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What does this mean?
He Shen is not a man who speaks casually, so his words are very meaningful.
After completing the formalities for official credentials and coming out wearing his new official uniform and hat, Jia Liu suddenly realized what He Shen meant by what he just said.
The old man may want to train him to be a spy.
Also, why can't a place as big as a palm be conquered even after decades of fighting?
If the old man really wanted him to play the role of Mao Renfeng, Jia Liu would have to clean up those scum of the Qing Dynasty.
If they continue to play like this, the morning will be over sooner or later.
However, Jia Liu still resisted this spy role.
Because it is not positive enough and does not match his temperament.