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Chapter 105: Moral Archway, Surprise (Subscribe!)
"Ma Dianshi?"

Li Rui saw at a glance that the leader was Ma Fu, the county magistrate.

"Brother Li, congratulations, congratulations."

"The county government reported the story of you and Deputy Captain Zhang killing the monster. Unexpectedly, the emperor was very pleased and granted this memorial archway as a token of his grace."

Li Rui bowed:

"Thank you for your grace."

Although this plaque was issued by the Qinghe County Government, it was authorized by the imperial court, or in other words, the Emperor.

Etiquette is absolutely essential.

Generally speaking, one usually has to kneel to express gratitude. However, Li Rui was already seventy years old, and the Yu State attached great importance to filial piety, so he did not have to kneel when meeting the emperor at the age of seventy.

This is exempted.

Ma Dianshi hurried forward, helped Li Rui up, and said enviously:

"Brother Li, this is the first memorial archway in Qinghe granted by the emperor. It is a great thing to bring honor to our family."

In ancient times, etiquette was very important.

Not everyone can erect this memorial archway if they want to.

Generally speaking, archways are divided into three categories: archways of fame and morality. In addition to these two categories, there are also archways that signpost the gates of academies and temples.

The memorial archway for honor is naturally awarded to those civil and military officials who have made great achievements and worked hard, usually those of the third rank and above. Of course, some deeds with publicity value are sometimes specially awarded memorial archways.

Another thing that an individual can obtain is a moral memorial.

It is usually given to local people who have prestige or high moral character.

The chastity arch commonly mentioned among the people is the arch issued to women.

Li Rui looked at the words "righteousness and bravery" on the plaque.

These two words carry a lot of weight.

The plaque is just a symbol. What it really represents is that after death, a stone archway can be erected with the words "righteousness and bravery" engraved on it, with the life story written next to it.

There is just a memorial archway in front of the door.

Although the practical value is not high.

But the nominal value is immeasurable.

If it happens in a certain family, it would be a great event that brings honor to the family and is a symbol of identity, status and honor.

Qinghe County Government also issues one archway quota every year.

But these archways are only effective in Qinghe.

Over the years, every wealthy family in the city has one, but it is almost useless.

But Li Rui's archway is not ordinary. The key point is the two words "敕建" (imperial construction) on the rectangular stone slab embedded in the built archway, which means that the emperor agreed to build it.

Imperially bestowed memorial archways are generally divided into those made by the emperor, those made by grace and honor, those made by imperial decree or those made by imperial decree.

The imperial-built one means that the emperor personally ordered it to be built; the emperor took the initiative to propose it and then built it himself; the imperial decree means that it was built by an official decree, and the lowest level is the imperially-built one, which was verbally approved by the emperor and built by himself.

Even so, it is unique to Qinghe.

Otherwise, why would Ma Fu, the county magistrate, be so envious?

If Li Rui had a family, then his family would become the most noble family in Qinghe.

It’s a pity that I’m all alone.

After receiving the plaque, Li Rui chatted with Ma Dianshi for a few more words.

After asking carefully, he found out that he and Zhang Yang killed the monster together, but he was the only one who had the plaque.

Without him.

Just because Li Rui is old.

Things like the memorial archway had to be written into the imperial report and sent to the county offices in the State of Yu.

Once the news got out, the response would be extraordinary.

A 70-year-old man is killing demons and fighting against the Ghost Cult. What reason do young people have not to work hard?
What is this called?
The actual effect is not great, but the publicity value is extremely high.

To put it simply, Li Rui became famous.

Ma Dianshi held Li Rui's hand and talked for a long time.

Finally, Li Rui finally understood what Ma Dianshi meant.

When he was poor and destitute and redeemed himself, it was witnessed by Ma Dianshi. Logically, this should be written on the archway. Ma Dianshi wanted Li Rui to have his name on the archway as well.

When people in Qinghe in future generations visit the memorial archway bestowed by Emperor Li Rui, they will be able to see his name.

Find another way.

Leave your name in history!

Which scholar can resist the temptation to leave his name in history?
Seeing Li Rui nod in agreement, Ma Dianshi left with satisfaction. All the officials left.

The disciples of the Tiandi Alliance who came to watch the fun then gathered around.

Everyone was talking about it.

Li Rui picked up the plaque, closed the door and returned to the yard.

Yang Yong and Wang Zhao looked at the plaque in Li Rui's hand and swallowed their saliva.

When they were at the Zhu family before, they always treated this kind of thing as a story, but they didn’t expect that Li Rui actually made it happen now.

"Old Li, we have been friends for so many years, so why don't you engrave my name on it, too?"

"Master, I want to, too."

Li Rui looked at the two people's expectant eyes and said helplessly: "Add, both."

He touched his chin.

Suddenly I felt that I had found the correct way to use the archway.

There must be many people in the city who have the same idea as Ma Dianshi.

"One hundred taels for engraving a name?"

"No, it's too cheap!"

"But if you order too high, no one will buy it."

"If it's really not possible, why not change it to an auction?"

Just when Li Rui was thinking about how to cash in on his honor——

Lines of small words appeared before my eyes.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the primary plot of becoming famous - becoming a little famous. ]

[A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. Reputation is extremely important in one's life. A good man should establish a good reputation and pass it down through the ages. You have received a memorial arch for your merits and have become somewhat famous in the world. Please continue to work hard.]

[Complete the task and become famous. Rewards are being calculated.]

【Task score C.】

【Get 20 achievement points! 】

【Name: Li Rui】

【Age: 7】

[Talent: Martial Bones, Outstanding Comprehension, Spiritual Eyes]

[Kung Fu: White Ape with Sword, Nine Mysterious Spiritual Sky Diagram]

[Achievement: 20/100]

Li Rui looked at the increased achievement points, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

Let’s not talk about monetization for now.

These 20 achievement points alone are a huge profit.

“Who says fame is useless?”

“I think it’s very useful!”

The news that Li Rui had received the imperial archway quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of Qinghe.

What is a local celebrity?

Compared to Li Rui, the wealthy families in the city are simply weaklings.

Li Rui didn't wait for any big customers to come and ask for autographs, but instead he waited for many young people who took the initiative to claim to be his godfather.

She even threatened to serve him for the rest of her life, which was really laughable.

Li Rui was not in a hurry to play mahjong.

After all, he is living in the house of Tiandi Alliance now.

On top is the Li Mansion.

But as long as Li Rui leaves the Tiandi League, he can still hang up the "Wang Mansion" and "Zhao Mansion".

It is obviously inappropriate to erect the archway at the Qinghe branch.

After much thought, I decided to wait until I bought a house before renovating it.

Although the archway has not been built yet, there have been many reservations for the words on it. The highest bidder came from the Zhu family, who offered one thousand taels in one go, which was a sky-high price. Although someone else offered a high price of three hundred taels later, it seemed mediocre compared to the offer from Zhu Ping, the master of the Zhu family.

Not everyone is qualified to write on the archway.

In the end, he made a total of three thousand taels from the archway.

Even this is the result of Li Rui's restraint.

(End of this chapter)