Chapter 146 Ennoblement
The fifth day of the eleventh month of the eighth year of the Zhengei era.

Xu Mujun led his troops south and killed Tuoba family elder Tuoba Huanmie, Tianlong Temple's Vajra Academy abbot Fajiang, and Nanyue County's mysterious monk Ban Yuanlaodao.

Liang Hongyu, the innate master of Shushan sword sect, fled in panic.

At the same time, he defeated Xu Xuanwu, the rebel in Nanyue County who was also his own son, and ordered Chen Zhong and Chen Yi to escort Xu Xuanwu back to the capital.

He himself entered Nanzhao alone!
When the news reached the capital, the whole government was shocked.

The tenth day of the eleventh month in the eighth year of Zhengei.

Great dynasty.

Lu Xiangqing took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, General Xu is loyal and brave. He suppressed the rebellion in Nanyue County and personally captured the rebel Xu Xuanwu. This loyalty and righteousness... Heaven and earth can bear witness to it!"

"Please confer Xu Mujun a title!"

"Please confer Xu Mujun a title!"

"Please confer the title of Xu Mujun..."

Dozens of ministers lined up and bowed.

Zheng Yi asked, "What can be sealed?"

Today, Xu Xuanwu is already the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, the General, the Grand Marshal, the Grand Pillar of the State, the Governor of Mangzhou, and the Grand Guardian. He is in the highest position among the ministers. What other titles can he be given?
Lu Xiangqing said: "Confer the title of Grand Master and confer the title of nobility!"

"A knighthood?"

The people below began to talk about it. Once he was conferred a title, he would be a noble and would share the same fate with the country.

Moreover, based on Xu Xuanwu's current status and achievements, he would at least be given the title of earl, or even marquis or duke.

As a result, Xu Xuanwu's identity will immediately become different from that of many other ministers.

At that time, no matter who the official was, as soon as he saw Xu Mujun, he would be the first to salute.

Moreover, most of the titles of the Dayu Kingdom were conferred in the early days of the founding of the country.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially in the past hundred years, very few people have been granted titles.

Even if it is a title, it will only be given to baron, viscount or the like, and it is not hereditary, but only one generation.

If Xu Mujun is granted a title now, and it is allowed to be inherited by his descendants, then he will truly be doomed along with the country.

As long as the Dayu Dynasty still exists, Xu Mujun's family will always be noble!

A large family must be supported by the Dayu Dynasty.

Zheng Yi thought for a moment and said, "The great general has made great contributions and is loyal and brave. He shall be conferred... the title of first-class marquis, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, which shall be hereditary for generations!"

As soon as he finished speaking, many ministers below began to discuss in low voices.

"First-class marquis? Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery!"

"Compared to the general's military achievements, this title doesn't seem to match him..."

"Hiss! What do you know? The world is in chaos right now, and Your Majesty still needs General Xu's assistance. If you confer the title of Duke today, what will happen in the future?"

"That's right. It will be bad if there is no way to block it..."

"From now on, we have to call the general Marquis..."

"What do you know? Hereditary succession! That's hereditary succession!"

"My Great Yu has been established for more than 300 years. Except for a few dukes and marquises who inherited the throne in the early days of the country, the others have only been declining step by step."

"Xu Xuanwu has been deposed. What's the point of his hereditary succession?"

Facing the discussions of many ministers below the stage, Zheng Yi listened to them but did not react. He continued:
"In addition, Xu Mujun is appointed as the Grand Master. He does not need to bow when entering the court, does not need to use his name when praising or bowing, and is allowed to wear a sword and shoes when entering the palace!"

"Wow..."

This time, many ministers were even more shocked and the discussions became louder.

"Your Majesty is too gracious to the general."

"No need to bow when entering the court, no need to name when praising or bowing, and sword and shoes are used when entering the palace. What is the next step? It won't be to add the Nine Gifts, right?"

"How is that possible! Your Majesty is in the prime of his life. If Xu Mujun is given the Nine Gifts, he will be crowned a king of a different surname!"

"Your Majesty is not that confused, and these are just your Majesty's honors for General Xu. General Xu is loyal and brave, and he will not disrespect your Majesty!"

"He is only a marquis, but His Majesty has such confidence in him. If he makes more contributions, he may be granted the title of duke..."

Many ministers were talking about it, but Zheng Yi ignored them.

The so-called "no need to bow when entering the court, no need to name when praising or worshipping, and wearing sword and shoes when entering the palace" is the special treatment that Your Majesty gives to important ministers, or the royal treatment.

No need to walk in haste when entering the court: According to ancient system, any minister had to bend over and walk with small steps when meeting the emperor. It was definitely not acceptable to walk in the palace with the head held high and the chest puffed out.

However, after enjoying the treatment of “entering the court without rushing to the front”, there is no need to take small steps and fast steps.

Walking slowly is also a privilege.

Praise and worship without name: According to the ancient system, officials had a courtesy name in addition to their full name.

For example, Cao Cao, whose courtesy name was Mengde; Liu Bei, whose courtesy name was Xuande; Sima Yi, whose courtesy name was Zhongda; Zhuge Liang, whose courtesy name was Kongming, and so on.

Cao Cao can be called Cao Mengde, and Zhuge Liang can also be called Zhuge Kongming.

As can be seen from the idiom "calling someone by their name", calling someone by their name is very impolite.

However, when a minister wanted to meet the emperor, he had to wait outside the palace gate first. Only after the ceremonial officer informed the emperor and the emperor allowed the minister to meet him could he enter the palace to meet the emperor.

When a minister received the honor of "Zanbaibuming", it did not mean that the minister could directly break into the palace without the emperor's permission. Instead, when the minister met the emperor, the ceremonial officer would no longer call the minister by his name, but by his official title.

For example, after Xu Mujun received this honor, when he met Zheng Yi, the ceremonial officer had to address him as "General Xu, here for the audience" or "Grand Tutor Xu, here for the audience."

Instead of "Xu Mujun's audience with the emperor."

This is an honor and a privilege!
Third, going to the palace with sword and shoes: sword refers to weapon, and shoes refers to shoes.

In the palace, only the imperial guards and the emperor were allowed to carry weapons. Other ministers were not allowed to bring weapons when they met the emperor.

Moreover, ministers were not allowed to wear shoes when they met the emperor.

After receiving the honor of wearing swords and shoes into the palace, ministers could carry their weapons and wear shoes when entering and leaving the palace.

In this way, it can be proved that the minister who obtains these three privileges has a high status.

Many ministers just discussed it but no one opposed it.

After all, the contribution made by Xu Mujun this time was really great.

He traveled south to Nanyue with his personal guards, and not only killed several innate strongmen under the rebel kings, but also personally arrested his own son, Xu Xuanwu, who was also one of the largest rebel forces in the south.

You must know that at that time Xu Xuanwu was a powerful rebel king who occupied Nanyue County, swallowed up Yunzhou, and coveted Yuezhou.

Once he is given time to swallow Yuezhou, the three southwestern states will be able to connect together and overlook Shuzhou.

As a result, Xu Xuanwu's forces became the first in the anti-king movement. Now, under the leadership of Xu Mujun, Xu Xuanwu's ambitions were extinguished, and his huge forces also collapsed.

For such a great achievement, a mere marquis is already considered low.

Zheng Yi asked, "Jinyiwei, do you have any latest news about Nanyue County and the general?"

Tang Chenglie said, "Your Majesty, according to the latest intelligence, after General Xu suppressed Xu Xuanwu's rebellion, he took over all of his Longxiang Army."

"Many of the soldiers who followed Xu Xuanwu also defected, gathered soldiers from other counties, and stationed in Yunzhou."

"General Xu then entered Nanyue County, killed the leader of the Black Miao tribe, and released the White Miao chief priest, Elder Shen Yue, who temporarily led Nanyue County."

"Afterwards, General Xu continued to move south and entered the territory of Nanzhao."

"The Nanzhao Kingdom is located south of Nanyue County, surrounded by mountains. We don't have many spies here, so we don't have the latest intelligence."

Zheng Yi asked: "Who is the commander guarding Yunzhou and Nanyue County now?"

"General Xu's personal guard, Guanshan."

"Appoint Guanshan as the Admiral of Yunyue, in charge of the military affairs of Yunzhou, Yuezhou, and Nanyue County, and eliminate the rebellion in the territory!"

"Yes!"

An official from the Ministry of War stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, the commander-in-chief of Yunzhou is Miao Xiu, but Miao Xiu is currently guarding Cangguan in Yongzhou, so..."

"Now is wartime, Yunzhou has returned to the court, so it should be treated specially. After the war is over, it will be redistributed."

"promise!"

Zheng Yi took a deep breath and then said, "Gentlemen! Once the Yunzhou issue is resolved and Guanshan pacifies the Yunzhou rebellion, you can lead the Yunzhou champion south into Shu, together with Cui Xiawu's army, to wipe out the Shu King's rebellion!"

"Order, General Jin Peng and General Meng Guang of the Beiyang Navy to join forces to destroy the Jingzhou Navy."

"With the full cooperation of all my subjects, we will surely be able to take the lead in pacifying Shuzhou and Jingzhou!"

"After we take over Shuzhou and Jingzhou, we can encircle the other rebel kings."

Many ministers said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Zheng Yi continued: "Liu Chengen, pass on the order."

"promise!"

"Dayu soldiers, you fought bravely and killed the enemy. I will give you corresponding rewards."

"The first one to reach the enemy line, break through the enemy's formation, kill the general, or capture the flag will be rewarded handsomely!"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

At this moment, a eunuch ran over from the side hall nervously, but when he saw that His Majesty was still presiding over the court, he stopped immediately and kept looking over here.

"Retreat!"

Zheng Yi stood up, and the ministers waited for His Majesty to leave before slowly leaving.

"His Majesty."

The young eunuch quickly came over, and Zheng Yi asked, "What happened? Why are you so nervous?"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

The young eunuch stammered, "The Empress and the Queen accidentally fell to the ground while admiring the flowers in the Imperial Garden."

"The pain in my abdomen is unbearable, and there is bleeding. The imperial physician said..."

Before the young eunuch could finish his words, Zheng Yi immediately walked quickly towards the harem.

Liu Chengen hurriedly chased after him and shouted hastily: "Go to Kunning Palace!"

After saying that, he slapped the eunuch and said through gritted teeth, "In the future, you must be the first to inform our family of such things. Do you understand?"

"Yes Yes Yes……"

The young eunuch hurriedly said, "Godfather is right, but it was Eunuch Lu Jinhai of Kunning Palace who asked me to pass it directly to His Majesty..."

"Lu Jinhai?"

Liu Chengen followed closely behind Zheng Yi and whispered, "It seems that Lord Lu should also know about the people of the Lu family."

Outside the palace, Lu Xiangqing sat in the sedan chair and asked in surprise: "What did you say? Lin'er accidentally fell down?"

"How can it be!"

"The imperial garden has eunuchs who tidy up the bricks, stones, flowers and branches and sweep up fallen leaves and rainwater every day. How could it possibly fall down?"

"Lin'er has a foundation in martial arts. Even if she is pregnant, she can't fall to the ground so easily."

"Could it be that... someone wants to harm my grandson?"

He frowned slightly and whispered, "Send a message to the harem and ask them to remind His Majesty."

"promise!"

As a noble family, the Lu family has other noble ladies and beauties in the harem besides Queen Lu Lin'er.

After arranging all this, Lu Xiangqing hesitated for a moment, and then asked the servants to carry him away.

Soon, he arrived at a secret mansion.

After letting the people around him hide, Lu Xiangqing opened the door and walked in.

Inside the mansion, there was a middle-aged man who seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

"Uncle Lu, you've made me wait so long!"

The middle-aged man had a round face and his smiling eyes were almost narrowed into slits.

"Nephew Xiankai, I have already said that I will not be involved in your actions. Why are you still pestering me?"

Lu Xiankai chuckled and said, "Uncle, you and I are both from the Lu family. The young Emperor Zhengyong is forcing us so much, do you still want to help him?"

"Return to your family and join us. Now my Lu family has occupied most of Jizhou, and all the prefectures and counties have surrendered to us. We have more than 300,000 soldiers under our command."

"The reason why we have not yet led our army north to attack the capital is to force Emperor Zhengyong to abolish the reform."

"As long as he is willing to abolish the reform, my Lu family will still be his subjects, don't you think?"

Lu Xiangqing shook his head and said, "You are no match for His Majesty."

"Ok?"

Lu Xiangqing was too lazy to explain further, and continued: "Go back and tell the clan that Lin'er is pregnant and about to give birth, and we need to place bets on both sides."

"Once Lin'er gives birth to a prince, my Lu family will be invincible no matter what."

　Asking for a monthly ticket~
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(End of this chapter)