Chapter 1671: Chapter 1671: The Emperorâs Sagacity (3)
Among the younger generation of the Shu Family, a few grandsons and granddaughters, apart from looking good, none are particularly outstanding, all in a state of being neither scholarly nor martial.
In-laws do not have any powerful families, mostly small well-to-do families with delicate daughters, and are unlikely to provide major support.
Such families are not intimidating.
Yet the Emperor feels a bit regretful, after all, Shu Xing has both knowledge and vision, so itâs a pityâŠ
Now that he finally has a promising grandson, he certainly wonât suppress him.
Although this grandson belongs to the Gu Family, he doesnât want to recognize his ancestral roots, which fits perfectly with the Emperorâs wishes.
After all, the Gu Family has been developing rapidly lately, Gu Sheng has served as the examiner for two sessions, with many disciples, some even holding important positions.
Thereâs no denying that the Emperor has already taken note of the Gu Family, and Gu Qinghengâs appearance as an adversary to the Gu Family aligns with the Emperorâs wishes.
All the favorable conditions are present, adding Gu Qinghengâs own capabilities, naturally returning to the public eye is effortless.
âReplying to Father Emperor, indeed, although Yang Ruxin is a village girl, she is a top student of the Divine Doctor Dao Xuzi. The Yuan people are detestable, using poison to harm our people. Luckily, Madam Guâs miraculous skills brought rejuvenation, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginableâŠâ
Gu Shengâs eyebrows twitched, the Crown Prince actually referred to that village girl as madam, seems like this is to elevate that rebel.
âThey will be back soon?â
âCalculating the time, they should enter the capital by the end of the month.â
âGu Aiqing, what kind of reward do you think we should give Gu Qingheng? Oh, and his wife tooâŠâ
Gu Sheng felt even more uncomfortable inside but still had to speak, hurriedly pulling a smile more painful than crying: âYour Majesty is wise, as citizens of Daxuan, every man has a duty in the countryâs rise and fall, Thunder Dew are all imperial gifts.â Reward as you see fit, in his view, the best reward is none.
âSince that is soâŠâ the Emperor slightly nodded, then stroked his short beard, âhow about conferring on him the title of Ningyuan General?â
Gu Shengâs brow subconsciously furrowed, although Ningyuan General is a military loose position, it is still a proper Fifth-rank title. Previously directly given as Deputy Commander Zhenwei, now suddenly from Sixth-rank to Fifth-rank, this rebelâs promotion speed is quite rapid, but is he literately competent? Anyway, the world belongs to the Emperor, whatever he says goes.
âAnd his wife, how about conferring a county mistress title?â
This time, not only Gu Sheng was shocked, even the Crown Prince was a bit surprised, isnât this reward too generous? Usually, titles like princess, commandery princess, county mistress are honors only borne by Imperial Family children.
With a title, one can receive funds and provisions from the Imperial Family every month, and if the Emperor is particularly fond, they might even be granted a piece of land, the taxes from which, besides the portion given to the national treasury, all belong to oneself, and one can even rightfully have a certain number of guards on their land.
The title of county mistress is typically held by daughters of Commandery Princes or Commandery Princesses, yet not all daughters qualify for such titles. For instance, presently, after three generations, there are only three county mistresses.
In Emperor Gaozuâs time, no county mistresses were conferred.
It was during the previous Emperor, Gaozongâs time, that the first county mistress was conferred.