Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 643 The Prince of Shunde
The entire capital was shocked.

Guo Ang and Xu Yong walked into the main hall with big steps.

Guo An, who was hibernating with his eyes squinted, was woken up and frowned slightly.

"What happened to make you in such a hurry?"

"My lord, please forgive me!"

"Excuse me, sir!"

Guo Ang and Xu Yong subconsciously apologized.

Before Guo An could speak, Guo Ang said with excitement on his face: "Master, you are going to be crowned king!"

Xu Yong also said: "Yes, sir, now the news has spread throughout the capital, you will be crowned king by His Majesty!"

"Ok!"

Guo An responded slightly, turned over, and continued hibernating.

Seeing this, Guo Ang and Xu Yong looked even more strange.

Xu Yong said again: "Master, His Majesty is going to make you the king of a different surname!"

Guo Ang frowned again, "The imperial edict hasn't even been issued yet, so why are you arguing?"

"Master, you already knew this?"

Guo Ang's eyes widened, as if he understood something!
"Ok!"

Guo An hummed slightly again and waved his hand feebly.

"Go down and close the door. It's nothing important. Don't let anyone come in and disturb me!"

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang responded with a happy face, then walked out with his head held high and his chest high.

Their master actually wants to be crowned king!
Moreover, he is also the first living king with a different surname in the Ming Dynasty!

The ancestors of their old Guo family bless them!

Thinking about it, Guo Ang quickly stopped and looked at Xu Yong, who was also beaming with joy.

"Xu Baihu, I actually forgot to ask you if you should immediately report this kind of happy event to the old man in your hometown, and then let the old man take the elders to the ancestral hall to ask for the blessings of your ancestors!"

"It's better not to disturb the father-in-law!"

Xu Yong thought for a while, then shook his head gently, "My father-in-law hates this time the most when someone disturbs him!
Moreover, before the imperial edict has been issued, is it inappropriate to send someone to Shunde Mansion now?

Otherwise, it would be better to wait a few days for His Majesty to issue the imperial decree of reward and then send someone back! "

"That's right, we can't be so eager to send back the news!"

Guo Ang nodded slightly, "Then do you want to inform the two ladies in the backyard?"

"This issue……"

Xu Yong also frowned slightly, "My father-in-law didn't seem to tell me either!"

"If you don't tell me, it's my intention. Let's wait until the imperial edict comes down before we talk!"

"What Butler Guo said is absolutely true!"

"So, please Xu Baihu and a group of soldiers to guard the door!"

"naturally!"

……

Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce.

Shen Zhuang was sitting in the main hall, looking at some account books that were presented to him today.

Suddenly, I heard a chaotic sound coming from outside, as if someone was shouting, congratulations on his great news!
Shen Zhuang's heart moved, and he quickly put down the account book in his hand and walked out.

A group of people had already walked in from outside with excited faces.

It was the merchants who entertained him at the banquet yesterday.

"Shopkeeper Wang, Shopkeeper Li?"

"Congratulations to Brother Shen, congratulations to Brother Shen!"

"Brother Shen, you are really a role model for merchants in our Ming Dynasty. Brother Shen will be admired and admired by all the merchants in our Ming Dynasty!"

"Brother Shen, what a great joy!"

"..."

Shen Zhuang listened carefully for a long time, but did not hear a single sentence.

So, he couldn't help but ask: "Shopkeeper Wang, Shopkeeper Li, I wonder what kind of happy event makes you so happy?"

The group of merchants looked surprised, "Brother Shen, you don't know?"

Shen Zhuang looked puzzled, "I don't know!"

"Congratulations to Brother Shen. There are rumors in the capital that His Majesty will give you a title of Viscount!"

"Viscount?"

Shen Zhuang's eyes widened, feeling unreal.

"Exactly!"

The merchant continued with excitement on his face: "Today, the news has spread in the capital. Because corn and sweet potatoes are such blessed food, the Ming Dynasty has made great contributions to the country.

Your Majesty, at the court meeting, agreed with all the officials to confer the title of viscount to the Duke of Guo, Brother Shen, and the four Guo Di Gonglangs from Jiangjun Mountain Experimental Field, and the remaining relevant people will also receive heavy rewards..."

"Really the Viscount?"

Shen Zhuang asked again with some disbelief.

"I heard that this news came from the Ministry of Rites, so it must be true!"

A merchant said with some uncertainty.

They were too happy just now, but they didn't think about it carefully.

But now, after thinking about it carefully, I feel more and more something is wrong.

For a merchant, who was regarded as a lowly status by all the gentry, officials and dignitaries of the Ming Dynasty, to be made a viscount by His Majesty. No matter how you think about it, it seems impossible.

Another merchant also thought of this, but still looked determined.

"Brother Shen, don't worry, since this matter has been spread, it must be true!"

"Exactly, your majesty is a wise king today, and you will be rewarded for your merits!"

"Brother Shen, the four Di Gonglangs of the Guo family can all be made viscounts, and so can you for your great contribution!"

"Congratulations to Brother Shen..."

"Thank you for your kindness, but this is just a rumor. I, Shen Zhuang, am just a merchant. I was lucky enough to find corn and sweet potatoes for the Ming Dynasty. How can I deserve your majesty's love?..."

Shen Zhuang said with some fear, asking the merchants to stop cheering and congratulating him in such a high-profile manner.

As for the fact that he was made a viscount, he was ecstatic in his heart.

Yesterday, Duke Dingguo personally sent someone to ask him to wait at the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce, so this must be true.

Now, he just needs to stay at the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce and wait for the imperial edict to be awarded.

In the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce, he is the safest.

As soon as the imperial edict arrives, those thieves who dislike him, want to frame him, and deliberately prevent him from being rewarded will naturally not dare to make any small moves.

After listening to Shen Zhuang's words, the merchants gradually calmed down.

However, none of them left.

……

And in Zhuangzi at the Jiangjun Mountain Experimental Field outside the city.

Following an apprentice, he stumbled out of the village and ran in with a face full of ecstasy.

The entire Zhuangzi suddenly became noisy.

"Viscount?"

"Am I going to be made a viscount?"

"How is such a rumor possible?"

Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen, and Guo Shanyuan looked shocked at first.

Immediately, everyone shook their heads in disbelief.

Make Guo An king? Knight them?
Bao Zhao on the side also shook his head.

"Yes, the ancestral teachings of the Ming Dynasty: Those who are not Zhu will not be crowned king; those who have different surnames will not be crowned king during their lifetime; those who have not made military achievements in the country cannot be crowned!
No matter how great the contribution of corn and sweet potatoes is this time, and no matter how much your Majesty favors Duke Ding, he will not violate the ancestral precepts and make Duke Ding a king, give you a title, or even give a title to the merchant Shen Zhuang? "

"What Mr. Bao said is absolutely true, this matter must be a rumor!"

Guo Bingyong looked relieved and said to the disciple:
"The ancient heart and original meaning should be passed on, so that the younger generations should not pass it on too much."

"is teacher!"

The disciple nodded quickly and then hurriedly gave instructions.

As the corn and sweet potatoes were harvested, all the eunuchs and guards of Zhuangzi were evacuated!
Now, in the entire Zhuangzi, apart from the disciples of Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi and others, there is only one outsider, Guo Baozhao.

then.

Soon, the entire farm returned to calm.

Although some people are still lucky, most people think that those are just rumors. Those who do not have military merit cannot be ennobled!
Duke Dingguo, these four teachers in my family are all civil servants, and the merchant Shen Zhuang, how could it be possible that he would be knighted?

However, they don't know.

Nowadays, merchants can also sue the officials. Even because of the merchants' tips, the Jinyiwei has raided the homes of dozens of officials and gentry!
but.

The farm in the Jiangjun Mountain Experimental Field has indeed returned to peace.

However, the outside world was in a state of turmoil.

Some officials and gentry were full of anger, believing that Zhu Di, the Ming emperor, should not violate the Ming ancestral precepts.

However, a large number of officials, gentry, and even merchants stared at the palace with wide eyes and expectant faces.

Looking forward to it, the court can grant kings and even titles to civil servants and merchants.

As long as the reward is granted this time, the Ming Emperor will open an opening. Civil servants and merchants can also be knighted as long as they make great contributions in the future!
They can also see hope.

……

In Wenyuan Pavilion.

Nie Zishi, Zhu Fu, Fang Xiaoru, Xie Jin, Huang Boqian, Yin Changlong, Huang Huai and other cabinet ministers, plus a group of six ministers, gathered here for a secret court meeting.

This court discussion has lasted for a full hour.

Fang Xiaoru, Xie Jin, Huang Boqian and other cabinet ministers, as well as six ministers including Zheng Yi, the Minister of Rites, Jian Yi, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, were discussing fiercely.

There are different opinions.

Although, most of them have different opinions on His Majesty's reward.

However, they were helpless.

His Majesty had already made up his mind about the reward, and they did not object at that time.
In this way, they could only start drawing up the reward regulations in accordance with His Majesty's request.

Then, I will address your Majesty.

However, there are some differences between the cabinet and the six ministers on some details.

However, fortunately, some of Zhu Di's requirements were clear and some were vague.

The memorial of the award was quickly delivered to the table.

Zhu Di looked at it for a few days and proposed several areas for modification, and then went down to the cabinet.

Zheng Yi, the Minister of Rites, took the officials of the Ministry of Rites, revised it, and sent it to Zhu Di's table again.

Zhu Di criticized the red.

In just three days.

The imperial edicts about conferring the title of Duke Ding as a county prince, conferring Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen and Guo Shanyuan as viscounts, conferring Shen Zhuang as viscount, and then lavishly conferring rewards on a number of merchants who went to sea began to be issued.

Dingguo Gongfu.

Yishiha held the imperial edict in his hand and read it aloud to the people kneeling in the front yard of Duke Dingguo.

Everyone in the courtyard, including Guo An, and everyone in Duke Dingguo's residence were filled with shock and regret.

Although, they have already prepared.

However, I never expected that from the rumor to the issuance of the canonization decree, it would be so fast.

Liu Baiwei and Yue Lan were stunned and excited when they heard this.

They never expected that after just staying in the back house for a few days, they would be promoted from the princess's wife to the princess.

"Congratulations to Prince Shunde!"

After announcing the decree, Yi Shiha handed the imperial decree to Guo An and congratulated him sincerely.

Guo An still had an unreal look on his face at this moment, "Don't be afraid of the big joke, I still feel like I'm living in a dream!"

Yi Shiha said hurriedly: "Your Highness is the first king with a different surname in the Ming Dynasty. I understand!"

Guo An finally came to his senses and asked, "Yi Daban has been reading for so long. Please come in and drink some hot tea to moisten your throat and take a rest!"

Yi Shiha understood and said: "Thank you for your highness's kindness. I still have to go to the palace to reply to your majesty's decree!"

"I see!"

Guo An didn't stop him either.

Yi Shiha remembered something again and said, "Your Highness, please remember that tomorrow, you will enter the palace to thank Your Majesty!"

"got it!"

Guo An nodded in response, with a look of shock still on his face.

See this.

Yishiha also understood and just bowed his hands towards Guo An before leading everyone away.

As the door of Duke Dingguo's mansion closed, the entire Duke Dingguo's mansion suddenly became noisy.

Guo Ang and Xu Yong took the lead and congratulated Guo An with joyful faces.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, Congratulations, Your Highness, Jane is in the Emperor's heart and has been granted the title of County King!"

"Congratulations, Your Highness..."

"Everyone in the house is generously rewarded!"

After hearing this, Guo An was also very generous, "For managers and above, each person will receive one hundred taels of treasure, and for the maids and slaves, each of them will receive thirty taels of treasure!"
Yanshanwei, the kitchen and the chef...everyone in the house is treated like this! "

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Suddenly, everyone was overjoyed again.

"Master, I became a princess?"

"Master, I became the concubine of King Shunde?"

Liu Baiwei and Yue Lan came to their senses at this moment and looked at Guo An in disbelief.

"Ok!"

Guo An nodded slightly, "I was named Prince of Shunde by His Majesty, and my sister and Yuelan were naturally promoted accordingly.

Moreover, Xingtai County, where Guojiacun is located, was named the Shunde Prince's Domain!
In addition, Guozhou overseas has completely become the vassal territory of my Shunde Palace! "

"Congratulations, sir!"

Liu Baiwei and Yuelan congratulated with joyful faces.

"This is mutual joy!"

Guo An responded with a smile on his face, then looked at Guo Ang who was busy at the side and shouted.

"Guo Ang, send someone quickly to inform the old man about this, so that the old man can be prepared!"

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang finally remembered what he had forgotten, shouted quickly, and hurried to the study.

Such a happy event requires a letter to inform the old lady.

However, halfway through the run, he realized, how could it be his turn to write a letter for such a thing?

So, he ran back again.

Guo An could only go and write the letter in person.

A quarter of an hour.

The two Yanshan Guards from Shunde Palace took the letter, mounted their fast horses, and rushed out of the capital towards Shunde Palace.

at the same time.

In the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce and Jiangjun Mountain Experimental Field, palace eunuchs appeared with decrees and awards.

Listening to the words coming out of the eunuch's mouth, Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen, Guo Shanyuan and others all looked in disbelief.

Are they now viscounts?

Moreover, he is also the first living viscount of the Ming Dynasty?
soon.

The whole incident spread throughout the capital.

The entire capital became noisy again, and everyone was shocked.

And this will.

Regarding the auspicious grains of corn and sweet potatoes, notices have been issued, and newspapers and newspapers have been publicized throughout the entire Ming Dynasty, as if the whole server had turned on a loudspeaker.

All the people of the Ming Dynasty, even the gentry and merchants, were looking forward to it.

therefore.

The fact that a county prince with a different surname, a merchant viscount, and four peasant viscounts were awarded as rewards did not arouse much confusion.

Even more, it has aroused the expectations of a large number of people.

Merchants can be knighted, as well as farmers and civil servants. As long as they bring some good things to the Ming Dynasty and make contributions to the country and the country of the Ming Dynasty, they can also be knighted!
So, inexplicably, the entire Ming Dynasty's atmosphere suddenly became a little different.

And some gentry officials seemed to feel something was wrong.

"Under such circumstances, we can only take the initiative to go to the Shunde County Prince to beg for mercy?"

"He is willing to let me wait?"

"it should be OK!"

……

(End of this chapter)