Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Imperial Palace, inside Wenyuan Pavilion.

A court discussion began again.

This time the court discussion was still an old topic in the past few days, about the canonization of Guo An, the Marquis of Dinghai, as the Duke of the country.

The previous time, it was because Chen Ying, the censor of Youdu, strongly opposed it and said that Guo An, the Marquis of Dinghai, and Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao, colluded to massacre the children of the Annan Chen family in Annan.

In this way, not only will he be arrogant and domineering, but it will also make the people of Annan hate the Ming Dynasty extremely.

In addition, all the courtiers also felt that the Marquis of Dinghai was indeed a bit young and needed to be tempered.

However, who would have thought that as soon as they rejected the proposal, Annan would take the initiative to join the Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, the Marquis of Dinghai was so reckless that he dared to spit on the face of Youdu Censor Chen Ying directly in front of His Majesty and the Crown Prince in Fengtian Palace, and even beat up Youdu Censor Chen Ying.

The most important thing is that the Marquis of Dinghai is still full of grievances, and they, the civil servants, can't refute him, so they are all in trouble!

Although Zhu Di did not participate this time, the crown prince Zhu Gaochi and most of the cabinet ministers, as well as the Minister of Household Affairs Yu Xin, gave their full support.

Some civil servants did not object. Even Chen Ying, the censor of the right capital, objected repeatedly and even cursed Guo An, Marquis of Dinghai, as a sycophant. However, they were weak and could only watch the court meeting pass.

After hearing Zhu Gaochi report the results of the court meeting, Zhu Di couldn't help but sneer.

"These civil servants are all bullying and fearful of the strong!"

Zhu Gaochi murmured: "Dad, the teacher has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, enough to be canonized as a Duke!"

"It's natural!"

Zhu Di smiled faintly and said, "In this case, I will confer Guo Qing as the Duke of Dingguo!"

"Father Emperor Shengming!"

Zhu Gaochi saluted with a happy face.

Early the next morning, while Guo An was still lying leisurely on the bed, a group of eunuchs came outside the Dinghaihou Mansion. The eunuchs even shouted: "Your Majesty has a decree, Dinghaihou Guo An will accept it!"

The entire Dinghaihou Mansion was suddenly in chaos.

The steward Guo Ang entertained all the eunuchs with great enthusiasm, while Xu Yong of the hundred households ran to the backyard.

"Master Marquis, Master Marquis, His Majesty's decree has arrived!"

"Master Hou..."

"Has your Majesty issued an imperial edict?"

On the bed, Guo An looked confused. Then he got up in a hurry, quickly dressed and put on shoes. He didn't have time to wash up, so he hurried to the front yard.

When Guo An arrived in the front yard, everyone in Dinghaihou's mansion was already standing respectfully.

As Guo An arrived, the eunuch who announced the edict slowly opened the imperial edict.

"The Emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the imperial edict was to appoint Guo An, the Marquis of Hai, who has always made great contributions. He first planned to destroy the Tatars, and then conquered Annan, regaining our homeland of the Ming Dynasty, and greatly boosting the country's prestige.

Therefore, I specially ordered the civil and military ministers to gather in the Que court to discuss the merits of Ding Haihou, and all the officials praised him for his good deeds. He helped protect the country and made great contributions to the government, so there is no reason not to reward him.

Today, Guo An is granted the title of Duke of Dingguo. He is given a python robe and an additional ten thousand households. This is so impressive. "

Duke Dingguo, there are still ten thousand food households?

Guo An was confused, and he still couldn't believe it. He was actually made a Duke!

Although he has no official position, he is the Duke of the Ming Dynasty, the most powerful Duke besides the royal family!

Even if in the future, that bastard Zhu Gaochi or Zhu Zhanji doesn't like his Guo family, the descendants of his Guo family can still enjoy generous treatment, enjoy glory and wealth, and not be bullied.

Thinking about this, Guo An hurriedly accepted the order and thanked the emperor for his kindness.

The eunuch smiled slightly, sent the decree to Guo An, and said with a smile: "My lord, this court meeting is the result of His Highness the Crown Prince's strong recommendation, and he has decided to appoint Duke Guo."

"I am deeply grateful for the kindness of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Guo An said with emotion.

Seeing this, the eunuch breathed a sigh of relief.

This Duke of Dingguo is deeply trusted by His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. As long as he does not dislike the title of Duke Dingguo, he can return to his hometown with peace of mind.

"Then I'll take my leave, villain!"

"Go, go, I will enter the palace tomorrow to thank you!"

Guo Anle said peacefully.

The official bowed his hands slightly toward Guo An, then hurriedly left with a group of people.

"Congratulations, sir!" "Congratulations, Hou... Congratulations, sir!"

"Congratulations, sir..."

Congratulations suddenly sounded in the house, and everyone was overjoyed.

Their master was actually granted the title of Duke of Dingguo just like this. When they go out in the future, their servants can hold their heads higher.

Guo An looked at Liu Baiwei who was standing aside, "Is the title Duke Dingguo good?"

Liu Baiwei smiled and replied: "That sounds good!"

Guo An looked proud, "If this news is spread back, my father will be happy to go and worship his ancestors again!"

Liu Baiwei said with a smile: "Master, I will honor the ancestors of the Guo family and benefit future generations. You should tell the ancestors and make them happy too!"

Guo An nodded slightly and looked at Guo Ang aside.

"It's such a happy event that the whole family should celebrate. All the servants will be rewarded with ten taels of silver, the stewards will be rewarded with fifty taels, and you, the great butler, will be rewarded with a hundred taels!"

"Thank you, sir!"

"Thank you, sir..."

Guo Ang quickly thanked him and said, no servant would reject this kind of reward to spoil the fun!

As for Guo An, he led Liu Baiwei inside.

However, while walking, Guo An suddenly stopped and hurriedly opened the imperial edict again!

Liu Baiwei asked with a worried look: "Master, what happened?"

"wrong!"

Guo Andao said, "The eunuch who announced the decree said that we would add 10,000 food tenants, but he did not say what kind of food tenants they would be or where they would be added!

Moreover, our family already has a thousand diners in Jiangjun Mountain, so we can’t add more restaurants near Jiangjun Mountain!

This is not right, Your Majesty will not lie to me..."

Sure enough, after Guo An carefully read all the words in the imperial edict, he did not find any introduction about food households.

Zhu Laosi really lied to him, but he only added it verbally, and the imperial edict was vague, obviously it has not been officially confirmed yet!

Guo An couldn't help but slapped his forehead anxiously and said, "Oh, I am indeed too easy to coax!"

On the side, looking at Guo An's expression of tears, Guo Lu's eyes were full of laughter and he was gloating about his misfortune.

That Majesty is such a good man, he was able to bully his father, a big devil!

"Okay, now that the matter has come to this, we can only confirm this until His Majesty discusses the matter again!"

Soon, Guo An returned to his calm expression, "Anyway, we are not planning to get any serious fiefdom in the Ming Dynasty!"

With that said, Guo An took the imperial edict into the study and stored it in a wooden box for preservation.

Afterwards, he picked up his pen and began to write a letter to Father Guo in Shunde Prefecture to announce the good news.

On the other side, at the Censor's Mansion in the Right Capital.

"Dong Guo, Duke Ding, a sycophant who relies on giving gifts to His Majesty, how can he be so virtuous and capable?"

"Your Majesty is confused. Guo An was already so arrogant and domineering when he was just a prince. Now that he has become the Duke of the country, isn't he even more lawless?"

On the side, the housekeeper's face was filled with fear.

While shouting, Chen Ying suddenly remembered something, raised her head suddenly, and shouted to the housekeeper: "In the evenings of the next few days, we must arrange more nursing homes and conduct strict inspections to prevent those thieves from sneaking in and setting fire!"

The butler's eyes narrowed and he nodded hastily.

"Yes, sir!"

but.

Chen Ying obviously suffered from persecution fantasy, and Guo An would not make such a stupid mistake.

As for Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, he received the imperial edict sent to him by Zhu Di with a happy face.

After capturing Annan, Cao Guogong was a general. Although the Duke was already the highest, he could still reward other property or food households!

In addition, Liu Sheng, Zhang Yu and other generals who made great achievements in the conquest of Annan were also made count!

...(End of chapter)