Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 36 Power and Prestige
  On March 27, the second year of the Great Tomorrow, the sky will be clear and sunny.

The reward decree from the capital finally arrived in Liaodong, together with the new governor of Liaodong Zuo Guangdou, the Supervisor of Rites Wang Tiqian and the Censor of Zuo Qiandu of the Supervisory Council Yang Lian.

Wang Tiqian and Yang Lian came here mainly to bring gold, silver, yellow and white items, and a barrel of royal wine for the soldiers to drink. On behalf of the emperor, they expressed condolences to the generals, people and soldiers in Liaodong, and came to check the actual situation of the Sipingbao victory. , to prevent someone from taking credit for false reporting.

After all, there are countless such things.

At noon, hundreds of officials from Liaodong, headed by Xiong Tingbi, paid homage outside the city. After a brief exchange of greetings, they welcomed the two imperial honor guards representing the emperor and the governor Zuo Guangdou into Guangning City.

The place where the imperial edict was read out and the officials were awarded was chosen in the front hall of the governor's Yamen.

The royal table was used to make offerings, the halls were swept, incense was burned, and everyone was greeted with greetings.

Then everyone waited for the auspicious moment to read out the imperial edict.

At this moment, those who can wait in this small hall are either the feudal officials or the emperor's close officials, who are either rich or noble. The rest of the generals, soldiers, and civilians who were not allowed to appear on the stage were blocked outside the yamen and could only watch the reading of the imperial edict from a distance.

"Mr. Factory, it's been bitterly cold in Liaodong. You've worked hard on this journey," Lu Enguang, as the leader of the Jinyi Guards in Liaodong, followed Wang Tiqian step by step from the moment he entered the city. He was respectful in front and behind, so filial.

"How can there be any hard work in doing things for the emperor?" Wang Tiqian snorted and asked: "You have to remember that after receiving the emperor's favor, you have to guard the emperor's door and the ground in Liaodong. Don't let Those miscellaneous people ruined the emperor’s important affairs!”

"I understand, little one! Please rest assured, Mr. Factory, and please rest assured, Governor Wei." Lu Enguang half-knelt on the ground, expressing his loyalty.

The Superintendent of Ceremonies was very satisfied with Lu Enguang's handling of affairs in Liaodong, so he was promoted to the rank of Jinyiwei Tongzhi. From the third rank, he was given a bullfighting robe and a thousand gold rewards, which was enough for Lu Enguang to become famous for a while.

At the other end, Liaodong Manager Xiong Tingbi was taking a nap, and no one dared to disturb him.

Zuo Guangdou, as the new governor and belonging to a different faction than Xiong Tingbi, sat on the other side with his eyes closed and resting, but his index finger tapping the armrest of the chair slightly showed that his mood was not so calm.

Zuo Guangdou was especially uneasy when he saw the young man next to Xiong Tingbi when he entered the city - Wang Qi, the official of hundreds of households in Guangning City.

Zuo Guangdou felt that Wang Qi's eyes were too calm when he looked at the court's guard of honor, without a trace of awe or fear. Judging from Zuo Guangdou's decades of experience as an official, there were endless hidden emotions under those plain, watery eyes. Ambition!

"This kid, you must be careful!" Zuo Guangdou narrowed his eyes slightly, already labeling Wang Qi as dangerous in his heart.

Three steps away from Zuo Guangdou, sitting was Yang Lian, the censor of Zuo Qiandu.

A few days ago, Yang Lian went to the Zhejiang Daogong Office and failed to catch up with the court meeting. He had just returned to the capital and was sent to Liaodong to reward the army.

"Is that person Wang Qi?" Yang Lian looked at Wang Qi, who was sitting not far away with extremely calm eyes, with a trace of scrutiny.

"Sir, this son is Wang Qi." Fang Xun, the inspector-general of Liaodong, was in a low mood. Instead of becoming the governor of Liaodong, he was sent to the governor's office of Shandong. However, Yang Lian was a leader in Donglin, and as the censor of Qiandu, he gained prestige in the court. Outstanding, Fang Xun can only serve him carefully.

"You have a good temperament," Yang Lian praised, then withdrew his gaze. With Zuo Guangdou in charge of Liaodong, he was not afraid of Wang Qi causing any trouble.

At about three quarters after the hour, the young father-in-law in a blue-grey robe stood in front of the hall, flicked his fly whisk, and preached: "The auspicious time has come! Please invite the angel to read the imperial edict! All ministers kneel down!"

At this time, Wang Tiqian had already stood up, put on a dark purple patterned python robe, washed his hands, burned incense, took three steps forward and stood in front of the imperial case.

After getting up, the little eunuch held several bright yellow dragon scrolls, which represented the orders of rapid advancement!
  "Edicts of the generals of Liaodong!" Wang Tiqian's voice was extremely high-pitched.

"Liaodong Economic Strategy Xiong Tingbi (Governor Zuo Guangdou, Baihu Wang Qi, etc.) received the edict!" Most people were well aware of the edicts of Xiong Tingbi and others. As the edicts came down one after another, everyone accepted the edicts and thanked them.

Cough cough! !
  After reading seven or eight imperial edicts in a row, Wang Tiqian's voice became a little hoarse. However, the most important edict of the day had not yet been promulgated. Wang Tiqian could only endure the hoarseness and reached out to take the last bright yellow dragon scroll.

At this time, almost everyone in the front yard of the hall, and even inside and outside the governor's office pricked up their ears, wondering what kind of reward the court and the emperor would give Wang Qi?
  "One hundred households in Guangning City, Wang Qi leads the decree!" Wang Tiqian raised his eyes and looked at Wang Qi, who was kneeling on the ground not far away.

"Wang Qi accepts the order!"

"The Emperor, who is destined by heaven, issued an edict: The land of Liaodong has been subject to frequent wars for decades, and now it has been preserved. It is all thanks to the protection of the ancestors and the bravery of the generals. The battle of Siping has made great contributions to the sky, and I have won the great victory of Wuqu. Now Wang Qi from a hundred households in Guangning is brave and fearless, and has great ambitions. The imperial court decided to promote Wang Qi to the fourth rank to command the general affairs. He will be a decorated officer plus a riding captain, with an annual salary of 288 stones, and a casual official will be awarded the title of General Mingwei. ! You can control the guards of Guangning, Siping, Xixing, and Youtun. You can make suggestions for the economic strategy of Liaodong and the governor's squads. You can write letters and comment on major military and political matters!"

hiss.
  As soon as this edict came out, the governor's office was full of surprise.

What does this edict mean?

In a simple sentence: Wang Qi is now the third-in-command in Liaodong besides the governor and manager. As long as it involves military matters, Xiong Tingbi and Zuo Guangdou must consult his opinions and take them into consideration!

And the last sentence, advising all classes and writing letters to express their opinions, has infinitely elevated their status to the level of civil servants.

The Emperor's love is greater than this.

The discussion inside and outside the hall was noisy and chaotic.

Cough. Seeing this, Wang Tiqian, the chief eunuch of the Bureau of Ceremonies, coughed heavily, suppressed the messy discussion, and then glanced around as a warning before continuing:
  "In addition, Wang Qi is specially given to be the commander of the Jinyi Guards. He is also given a python robe, a jade belt, and the right to do things for his own convenience!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiong Tingbi, who was still listening to the announcement by the old god, suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Lu Enguang, the commander of the Liaodong Jinyi Guards, was even more unbearable. He suddenly groaned and turned pale.

Inside and outside the hall, onlookers exclaimed one after another.

Using the position of Jin Yiwei to direct the affairs, it is convenient to act
  Then wouldn’t Wang Qi be able to take the title of governor and general officer?
  Is there any justice?

The 19-year-old third-in-command in Liaodong has so much power and authority!

Wang Qi, who was kneeling on the ground, did not expect that Zhu Youxiao would value him so much. After all, the letter from his uncle Wang Huazhen was vague, but this imperial edict was true word for word.
  "quiet!!!"

Wang Tiqian showed an expression of contempt that you have never seen in the world, stretched out his hand again, and took the last edict.

and also?

The melon-eating crowd said it didn't matter anymore. Even if the emperor planned to make Wang Qi the Duke of the country, he wouldn't be surprised.

In the courtyard, Wang Tiqian had already begun to read out the last edict:
  "My fifth sister, Princess Ningde, is about 10 years old. She is gentle, virtuous, respectful and dignified, and I would like to give her to Wang Qi for marriage for a period of three years. I appreciate this!"

The long tail tone fell, and there was deathly silence inside and outside the entire hall.

Except for a few people who knew the news in advance, almost everyone was stunned on the spot.

In a battle to defend Siping Fort, he married a royal nobleman—Princess Ningde?
  What is the origin of this Wang Qi!
  (End of this chapter)