It all started with one person becoming a shaman, but the Stand user...

"I've heard that you've never been seen collecting gold, silver, or beautiful women, but you've offered a reward for martial arts manuals, which clearly shows that you're a martial arts enthusiast."

If you agree, after acquiring this surname, I can also arrange to pass on to you the supreme divine skill of my Tongwen Academy, the "Supreme Holy Qiankun Skill," on this occasion!

Upon hearing this, even Qinghe Miao, who has always been farsighted, patient, and easygoing about temporary gains and losses, couldn't help but be moved.

Chapter 93 Commander-in-Chief of the Hedong Vanguard, Inspector of the Ministry of Works, and Acting Prefect of Zezhou

The "bestowed surname" mentioned by Li Cunxu was by no means ordinary!

It should be noted that his grandfather, Li Guochang, was originally the leader of the Shatuo tribe, whose original name was Zhu Xie Chixin and courtesy name was Chixin.

For his meritorious service in quelling the Pang Xun Rebellion, Emperor Xizong of Tang bestowed upon him the surname "Li" and changed his name to "Li Guochang".

Later, Li Keyong was enfeoffed as the Prince of Jin by Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, Li Ye.

In other words, the "Li" surname inherited by Li Cunxu was a genuine imperial surname of the Tang Dynasty.

Theoretically, it should be included in the genealogy of the Li Tang imperial family!

Throughout the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the legitimacy of political power was a key factor.

Aside from Li Xingyun, who truly possesses the bloodline of the Tang Dynasty, or the imposter Li Xingyun who has yet to appear.

Perhaps the Shatuo tribe, represented by Li Keyong and his son Li Cunxu, is truly the most prominent!

What traditional political skills? Roman orthodoxy doesn't exist in Rome.

In the special historical period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the significance of "being adopted" was even more extraordinary!

In this era, warlords fought amongst themselves, social order was in disarray, and the system of adopting children was prevalent.

Many adopted sons and sons-in-law of military governors and generals who held military power had legitimate inheritance rights!

In fact, given the nature of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it was a perfect tribute to Li Shimin's "Xuanwu Gate Succession System," where generals under his command also had the right of succession.

Li Cunxu's proposal to adopt Qing Hemiao as his son at this moment was by no means a simple attempt to win him over or humiliate him.

On the contrary, this is a fairly normal and huge political commitment reward!

Of course, Qinghe Miao had no interest in being someone else's son.

I've had enough of being a son to this family for the rest of my life.

But isn't there still the "Supreme Holy Universe Skill," which is considered a top-tier internal energy cultivation method in the world of "Bad Guys," as a "complementary" reward?

Li Cunxu may have genuinely admired Qinghe Miao.

The price he offered to get J was undeniably generous!

Meanwhile, the Mirror Demon observed closely.

Seeing that Li Cunxu's offer was so generous, Qinghe Miao did not seem to agree immediately.

He quickly stepped forward, his face beaming with a perfectly timed smile, and chimed in his usual tone:

"Oh, Master Qingmiao... oh no, I should call you... haha, this is an incredibly joyous occasion! The Lord is so kind and values ​​you so highly, this is a blessing that others can only dream of! Why don't you quickly express your gratitude and accept?"

Qing Hemiao looked up at Li Cunxu behind the desk.

The young Prince of Jin looked serious, clearly not joking or testing the waters.

However, a very strange feeling still arose in his heart.

Although Li Erfeng was also a charming ancestor, she was not so obsessed as to change her surname.

"I am deeply grateful for Your Majesty's kindness. However, please forgive my boldness, but I cannot comply. Although my family is a poor rural family with no official rank, the kindness of your birth and upbringing is as heavy as Mount Tai."

Quickly suppressing his surging thoughts, he bowed deeply to Li Cunxu again and respectfully began to speak:

"My father is getting old and his health is failing. As a son, Qingmiao is the only son in the family. As a descendant, I should remember the pain my parents endured during their ten months of pregnancy, and the difficulty they faced in providing for my education and choosing good teachers."

Qingmiao has a responsibility and an obligation to pass on the ancestral surname, to comfort his parents and to continue the family line. This is the foundation of human relations, and Qingmiao dares not forget it. He earnestly requests the Emperor's understanding.

These words were spoken with sincerity and clarity.

Although Qinghe Miao was not actually that attached to this bloodline and incense offerings.

In this life, I only met an ordinary pair of parents.

But he was indeed very grateful to them.

Since his parents valued these things in this life, he was willing to value them as well.

This is a natural favor that cannot be refused.

Upon hearing this, Li Cunxu was visibly taken aback, clearly not expecting the other party to refuse.

It should be noted that this was a "surname bestowed" personally proposed by him.

Although the chances are slim.

But theoretically, it does represent a sliver of possibility for the legitimate right to inherit the Jin state in the future, and even the world after it is unified!

This is like a lifeline; even if the chance of grasping it is small, it is enough to attract countless ambitious people and heroes.

It even caused bloodshed and violence.

Just look at his nominal elder brother, Li Siyuan, and you'll know.

I don't care who the biological parents are.

How many people in the world dream of acquiring the surname "Li" and being associated with him, the Prince of Jin?

But this young man in front of me doesn't want it?

The next moment, Li Cunxu not only did not get angry, but instead threw his head back and burst into loud laughter:

"Hahaha...Good! What a 'father of mankind'! What a 'fundamental human relationship'!"

His hearty laughter echoed through the spacious study.

He laughed for a moment before stopping, pointing at Qing Hemiao with a deeper look of admiration in his eyes, tinged with a hint of regret:

"You little rascal, I never expected you to be such a devoted and filial son! It's such a pity... that we're not meant to be father and son. But it's all the more admirable that you have such a heart!"

In this world where morality has collapsed and fathers and sons killing each other is commonplace.

This normalcy seems out of place.

“Since you are unwilling to become my disciple, I cannot easily impart the knowledge and skills to you. But I am not a stingy or harsh master.”

Li Cunxu's smile vanished, his gaze hardened, and he spoke in a loud, solemn voice:

"You have rendered a great service, and you will receive the full reward you deserve! Qingmiao, where are you!"

"Chen is here!"

Qinghe Miao knew that the sex scene was coming, and responded with a serious expression.

"You, with your loyal and righteous army, gathered forces in the Taihang Mountains and repeatedly thwarted the Liang and Tong armies. At the critical moment when the enemy was at its most vulnerable, you led your righteous troops to its aid, achieving a great feat at the city walls and ensuring the safety of Luzhou. Your merit is immeasurable!"

Li Cunxu, his eyes gleaming, declared, word by word:

"I hereby bestow upon you the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Vanguard of Hedong, Acting Grand Commandant, and Acting Prefect of Zezhou! You shall still command the troops of the Taihang Camp under your command! I also bestow upon you five thousand taels of gold and silk, three hundred sets of fine armor and weapons, and one hundred warhorses! I hope you will not fail my expectations and will strive to serve the king!"

"Your subject, Qingmiao, thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness! I will do my utmost to repay Your Majesty's favor!"

Qinghe Miao Zhengzhong bowed deeply to express his gratitude.

This series of rewards was substantial and practical, instantly making Qinghe Miao a high-ranking local official within the Jin State system!

Among them, "Commander-in-Chief of the Pioneers of Hedong" is a real military position.

This means that his nearly one thousand Taihang warriors were officially incorporated into the Jin army.

To become an independent force with the legal authority to organize and expand.

"Jianxiao Situ" was a purely honorary title.

They have no real power, but their rank is extremely high, belonging to the first rank of the minor official class.

Although it was only bestowed by the Jin state, a separatist regime, within its sphere of influence, it was enough to make him a rank higher than any official and to give him a prestigious status.

To put it bluntly, even if we surrender, we can still get a good grade.

The most crucial one is "the acting governor of Zezhou".

Zezhou probably belongs to the present-day Jincheng area of ​​Shanxi.

This is tantamount to granting temporary management rights to the land of Zezhou!

The main purpose was probably to allow him to legitimately raise food supplies and support the army.

To provide the Taihang Army with a stable supply line.

These three appointments combined were of extremely high caliber and offered generous rewards. Anyone who saw them would say that Li Cunxu was fair in rewarding and punishing his meritorious officials and treated them well.

However, upon closer examination, one can discern the subtle principles of balance within it.

The "vanguard commander" was specifically from Hedong, which was the most demanding and difficult region.

It requires real, tangible effort.

"Jianxiao Situ" was a purely honorary title, and "Quan Zhi Zezhou Shi" was only "Quan Zhi" (temporarily in charge), with the official governing official being someone else.

Chapter 94 The New Official Takes Office

Therefore, Qinghe Miao had limited influence over local officials and was subject to the control of the Jin State Central Government.

Not to mention, his apparent place of origin was in the northern section of the Taihang Mountains, while Zezhou was in the southern section of the Taihang Mountains.

It is quite inconvenient to exert influence.

If he were to personally intervene, it would inevitably appear that he was too ambitious.

Even if you want to hand it over to your subordinates.

We must also consider potential risks such as the distance between the emperor and the people, insincerity, unwieldy power, the possibility of developing disloyalty, and being swayed by others.

This was a problem that many leaders faced during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

In this respect, Li Cunxu seems to have done a very good job.

Each item is subject to constraints, leaving no room for it to grow independently.

It fully demonstrates the skill of ancient monarchs in commanding heroes.

However, once all the corresponding items representing status, such as military seals, official robes, fish-shaped tallies, ivory plaques, and ceremonial regalia, are made, they will be ready later.

The decree of Li Cunxu spread throughout the Jin Kingdom.

In the world of "The Bad Guys", Qinghe Miao officially became a high-ranking official in the Jin Kingdom.

He was a truly important figure in China during that period.

With the award decided, the atmosphere in the study became even more harmonious.

The two chatted for a long time, mostly about traditional opera.

With his insight far ahead of his time and his keen understanding of the proper development of opera, Qinghe Miao had a very pleasant conversation with Li Cunxu, who was passionate about the art.

Li Cunxu grew increasingly satisfied with him, although he was unable to successfully adopt him as his son.

However, when he took his leave, he specially gave Qing Hemiao a pair of exquisitely crafted opera masks that he always carried with him as a personal gift.

To show closeness.

Upon returning, the Taihang Army was overjoyed to hear of the reward.

Naturally, those who deserved promotions were promoted and those who deserved rewards were rewarded in private, greatly boosting morale.

As a favorite of Prince Xin Jin of Jin, Qinghe Miao was able to freely enter and exit core areas such as the Jin army camp.

During my travels, I met many so-called "colleagues".

It was through these encounters that he truly understood why Li Cunxu was confident that bringing in a large army would allow Zhu Youzhen to be buried there.