Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 155: The Viscount of the Qin Dynasty

Zhengyang County Supervisory Office.

Outside the lobby, all the black-robed soldiers stationed there looked excited and unconsciously cast their gazes towards the lobby.

At this moment in the lobby, there were several figures in official uniforms and armor in front of Zhang Yuan.

The head of the Supervisory Office of Zhengyang County was Yu Zhentang, a fourth-rank official with the title of Viscount of Military Merit.

The Qin Dynasty's military merit system consists of five levels: duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron. To be able to obtain the title of viscount means that one has made outstanding military achievements.

The Qin Dynasty court values ​​military merit, and one cannot be granted a title without military merit. Even if it is a hereditary title, one needs to be assessed based on military merit, otherwise the title cannot be inherited.

Many hereditary military heroes had to be demoted or have their titles divided because of insufficient military achievements.

In addition to Yu Zhentang, there were also the fifth-rank Inspector General Hu Liucheng, the fifth-rank Supervisory Censor Guo Zhu, and the fifth-rank Military Judge Tu Zhuo.

The rest are all heads of departments.

The chief officials of the Military and Armour Department, the Classics Department, the Treasury Department, the Criminal Law Department, etc. are all of the sixth rank.

On the other side, several military officers in black armor looked at Zhang Yuan standing in the lobby with excitement on their faces.

They were all black-armored generals from Zhengyang County or commanders of the black cavalry who followed Zhang Yuan to charge into the Liangyuan area.

"Commander Zhang, look, the Zhengyang County Supervisory Office has been eagerly awaiting your arrival..."

Chief Yu Zhentang spoke with a smile on his face.

His words made all the soldiers around him smile.

Zhang Yuan clasped his fists and said loudly, "Zhang Yuan is also willing to come and work with you gentlemen."

Heibingtai is different from other places. It is the only place where one can hold multiple positions and serve in other government offices.

Even among the high-ranking officials in the court, there were people from the Black Ice Platform. They had served in office for decades, but outsiders were unaware of their Black Ice Platform background.

The Black Ice Platform is feared by outsiders and dreaded by court officials because of its various means and strategies of lurking and infiltrating.

The Black Ice Platform, which is almost the emperor's private army, has the power to destroy the structure and rules of the court and government.

Zhang Yuan's official position in the Black Ice Platform did not affect his service in the Wuwei Yamen at all.

And as long as it is not an important transfer order from the Black Ice Platform, he can completely take the job of the Wuwei Yamen as his main job.

"Commander Zhang, the Black Cavalry of the Black Ice Terrace in Zhengyang County are all very proud of you. Defeating 20,000 with only 800 men, and slaying a Grandmaster in battle, our Black Cavalry hasn't seen such a brilliant feat in a hundred years."

On the side, Commander Hu Liucheng spoke softly with emotion on his face.

This made everyone in the hall nod.

The Black Ice Platform had been silent for many years, but with such achievements, it announced to the world that the Black Cavalry was invincible.

"Commander Zhang, your reward has arrived at the Supervisory Department."

On the other side, the Censor Guo Zhu handed a bright yellow scroll to Zhang Yuan.

When Zhang Yuan unfolded the volume, he was slightly stunned.

He had never expected such a reward.

"The Viscount of the founding county of the Great Qin."

"Qingyang County Master."

He was awarded a title for his military achievements.

This was something Zhang Yuan had never thought of.

"With your military achievements, Commander Zhang, it's not impossible for you to be awarded the title of Viscount, or even Earl, or even Marquis after just one battle."

"It's just that, firstly, you're too young, and secondly, this merit needs to be divided. Also, Liang Yuanyu's military merit needs to be suppressed. You know this."

The Black Ice Stage requires military achievements, so the military merit is not placed on Zhang Yuan alone.

In its external publicity, Heibingtai did not specifically promote how powerful the Black Tiger was, but rather how mighty and invincible the eight hundred Black Knights were.

Liangyuan Territory is not the main area that Daqin is currently dealing with, and Daqin is unwilling to publicize the military achievements here.

On the contrary, if it is in the East Territory or other border areas, it is not impossible to win a great victory and be made a marquis in one battle.

Zhang Yuan was already very satisfied.

The title of military honor is one of the greatest honors in a military official's life, right?

"Qingyang County, I don't know where the place where I was granted the title is." Zhang Yuan chuckled and shook his head.

Anyway, Zhang Yuan had never heard of the name Qingyang County.

The fiefdom granted for military merit is just a title, and it is impossible for you to actually take up a position in the fiefdom.

However, according to the rules, a portion of the taxes from the fiefdom can be used to support the nobles.

"Qingyang County is located in the ancient Tengzhou. Tengzhou was once occupied by immortals and demons from outside the domain..." Yu Zhentang shook his head and whispered, "Nowadays, the military fiefs of the Great Qin are basically all outside Yongtianzhou. It is to inspire us not to forget the mountains and rivers of the Nine Continents and the former glory of the Great Qin." Mountains and Rivers of the Nine Continents.

The glory of the Qin Dynasty.

Zhang Yuan felt that if he had the chance, he would go and see his fiefdom.

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Zhang Yuan went to the Heibingtai in Zhengyang County to receive his own reward and seal, which was considered as his official appointment.

Commander of the military forces of Zhengyang County, leading the Black Cavalry.

The military meritorious title was the Marquis of Qingyang County.

The chief of the Classics Department personally helped Zhang Yuan to handle all the materials for taking up the office, and also delivered the robes from the Silver Treasury Department and the long sword and armor from the Armor Department.

"Sir, this is the key to the house on Tangwai Street."

"All the chief officers of the Supervisory Department will be provided with residences in the city."

"Most of the county officials also have houses on Tangwai Street and Zhongtang Street."

Tangwai Street is not far from the county government, and it seems to be arranged for the convenience of handling government affairs.

The deeds to these houses are in the hands of the government and are considered government property.

When an official is promoted or transferred, he needs to go through the handover process and return the house.

After dealing with these matters, Zhang Yuan left the Supervision Department.

At present, he is mainly in the Wuwei Yamen of Luyang Prefecture, and he will only participate in the tasks of Heibingtai when there are any.

However, Yu Zhentang also told him that Daqin intended to merge Heibingtai and Wuwei Yamen. Once merged, Heibingtai would regain its former might of intimidating the imperial court and suppressing the enemy.

Of course, this requires effort.

Power needs to be demonstrated through force.

This is also the reason why Zhang Yuan was respected by everyone in Heibingtai for leading 800 black cavalry to defeat an army of 20,000 in Liangyuan Territory and kill the master in battle.

Carrying his clothes, armor and bags, Zhang Yuan went to Tangwai Street and found his house.

It has three courtyards, wing rooms and courtyards, and has a front yard and an ear room in addition to the house in Dingjia Lane.

After all, it is a residence prepared for government officials.

In fact, Zhang Yuan’s house should belong to a fifth-rank official.

After packing up his clothes, armor, bags and other belongings, and looking at the huge house, Zhang Yuan was a little dazed for a moment.

He had never lived in such a big house.

After packing up briefly, he took out Zhao Yu's envelope, determined the location, and walked out of the house.

He didn't know many people in the county government, and Zhao Yu was one of them who he rarely got to know.

As for Zhao Yu's identity, Zhang Yuan didn't care.

With his current level of cultivation, he doesn't need to care too much about his identity.

Arriving at the gate of Zhao Yuliu's residence, Zhang Yuan saw a plaque on the lintel that read "Zhao's Villa".

"An old friend of my fourth son?"

The doorman looked at Zhang Yuan with a puzzled look on his face.

"The Fourth Young Master is out of town these past few days. Please leave your address. I'll report it to him when he returns."

Zhang Yuan nodded, left the address of his house on Tangwai Street, and turned to leave.

Just as he left, someone came out of the house.

"Second Young Master, the man just now came to look for the Fourth Young Lady."

"He also said that he was an old friend of the Fourth Miss."

The doorman handed over the note with Zhang Yuan's address.

The middle-aged man in his thirties wearing a brocade robe frowned slightly and took the note.

"Tangwai Street?"

A gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"Is there anyone in the prefecture who has a history with the fourth girl? Or is this person also interested..."

"Go check this person's identity. My Prince Zhao's Mansion is in trouble right now and needs help to break the impasse. If this person has connections in the county government, it might be possible to make friends with him."

(End of this chapter)