The shepherd of a state is equivalent to the governor. Of course, the actual power is a bit greater than that of the governor. After all, the military and political power of a state is in full control, which is equivalent to the official of the frontier.
However, when the first emperor was in power, he abolished the state herdsmen, except for the capital city and the accompanying capital, all of them were set up as governors, weakening their power.
Apart from allowing him to be recorded in the history books and have an identity to pass on, there is no actual benefit.
Keke couldn't understand the meaning of this, but human beings were very excited, including its host, and jumped several times happily.
It hit three big question marks in Man Bao's mind, and Man Bao explained to it in detail, "The civil servants and military generals make meritorious deeds for the first purpose of enshrining their wives and sons, and living a life of prosperity and wealth, and second?"
Koko made a question mark.
Man Bao shook his head and said: "The second is to leave a name in history."
"From the emperor to the common people, who doesn't want to leave a name in history?" Man Bao said: "My own father doesn't have this title, and no one will remember him except us. In the next few generations, if the family tree is not compiled , I am afraid that future generations will not know. But this time it will not be possible. He has a posthumous gift from the emperor. The history books will know that there was such a person in the world who did such a thing.”
Talking, talking, Man Bao became quiet, and a little sad, "This is called mourning after death."
Ke Ke said: "Everyone is dead, what's the use?"
After thinking for a long time, Man Bao said: "If people have reincarnation, it is useful. If not, it is indeed useless to the dead, but it is useful to the living."
Yes, it is not only useful to living people, but also very useful.
Man Bao had just heard the news, and when he went to pick up Bai Shan and the others in front of the Imperial College in a carriage, a group of teenagers came out of the school with their shoulders crossed. When they saw her, they called her "Miss Zhou" with a smile.
Even Bai Shan called her with a smile, "Miss Zhou."
Man Bao looked at them and asked, "Did you take the wrong medicine?"
Bai Shan smiled and bowed, and said cheerfully, "Now you are the lady of the Zhou Mu family, so naturally we should be more respectful."
Man Bao thought for a while, and bowed in return, "Then you are also the son of Zhou Mu's family, and I have to return my respect."
Seeing the two worshiping each other, Feng Zongping and others joined in the fun and worshiped each other, "Oh, the son of the Zhou Mu family..."
"Oh, son of the Shangshu family..."
"Oh, the young master of the Right Prime Minister's family..."
"Come, come, this is the son of Jing Zhaoyin's family..."
"Come on, Miss Zhou's family..."
Only Bai Erlang's teeth were so sour, he grabbed Feng Zongping and others who followed him, "They worshiped them, why are you joining in the fun?"
Yi Ziyang said cheerfully, "Why can't we join in the fun?"
Bai Erlang: "They are childhood sweethearts, and they are from the same family. What are you talking about worshiping idols together?"
When Feng Zongping heard it, he looked at the two people facing him, put away his hand music and said, "It's true."
Bai Shan and Man Bao blushed slightly, and stood up straight.
As soon as Ji Hao heard it, the smile on his face fell, and he said: "People say that a high family marry a daughter, and a low family marry a daughter-in-law. Both of their fathers have become state shepherds, isn't it appropriate?"
Bai Erlang was very sad at first, and he was still a little bit jealous. When he heard Ji Hao's words, he became unhappy, and immediately retorted: "Who said it's inappropriate? Our Bai family's wealth is a little bit thicker than that of Zhou's. The door, why doesn't it fit?"
Bai Shan nodded approvingly, and gave his junior and cousin an appreciative look.
Ji Hao said with a sullen face: "No matter how tall I am, Ji's family is not as tall."
Bai Erlang: "Your Ji's family is too tall, you can't climb high."
Feng Zongping, Yin or Yi Ziyang and the others looked at them back and forth and became angry, speechless for a long time.
Man Bao was a little shy at first, but when he saw the two of them talking endlessly, he couldn't help but said: "Are you guys going on and on, as if you are my elders, Bai Cheng, don't forget, I am the senior sister!"
Going to see Ji Hao again, Man Bao frowned and didn't say anything, since he was not familiar with him after all.
The atmosphere was awkward for a while, Bai Shan broke the deadlock with a smile, "It's rare for everyone to be free, and it's such a happy event, let me treat you to dinner."
Man Bao immediately said: "Let's go to our Zhou Ji restaurant. My sixth brother and the others have hired a new chef, and the dishes they cook are delicious."
Everyone had no objections, so they happily drove out of the inner city together.
It's not time for dinner yet, so there aren't many people in the restaurant, but the back kitchen is so busy that there is a lot of preparation work after all.
Sitting behind the counter, Zhou Lijun calculated the accounts, calculated the accounts at noon today, and wrote them down when he found that there was no problem. When she looked up and saw sister-in-law and the others coming in, she immediately put down her pen and went out, "Sister-in-law, why are you here?"
Man Bao pointed to Bai Shan and said with a smile: "He treats guests to dinner, we are here to eat."
Zhou Lijun smiled and led them up to the second floor, found them a good box by the window to sit in, and then ran downstairs to get the menu to show them.
Usually they report the name of the dish. After all, not everyone can read and write, but Zhou Lijun thinks that they might prefer to read the menu and choose slowly.
This is indeed the case. Everyone took the menu and figured it out. Feng Zongping glanced at Zhou Lijun while choosing, and then smiled with Man Bao: "Miss Zhou, you are the lady of the Zhou Mu family, is this shop still going to be open? ?”
"Of course it's going to open, the capital hasn't been earned back yet."
Yi Ziyang coughed lightly and said, "What Zong Ping means is that your family can invite a shopkeeper and a few assistants to manage the restaurant, and there is no need for the family to do it themselves."
Bai Shan laughed when he heard the words, and asked: "Does that mean we have to buy a few servants to take care of the family?"
Yi Ziyang smiled and said: "Why not? When His Majesty's imperial decree comes to the prefectures and counties, the Ministry of Rites and the localities will reward them. Buy more land and invite some tenants to become gentry."
It's better than being angry with a smiling face here, right
Of course, Yi Ziyang didn't say that.
Man Bao was shocked, "If my father knew that I was such a prodigal, he would definitely scold me."
Bai Shan continued: "I will also discount your brothers' legs."
He said with a smile: "I think it's good now. Who in this world doesn't work? Only work can create value."
Feng Zongping couldn't help but raised his head, "Who said this? Although he bought someone, the master doesn't do nothing, he also manages the servants, doesn't he?"
Zhou Lijun on the side couldn't help but said: "Isn't this not looking for work without work? We have so many family members, we can do it by ourselves, why do we need to hire shopkeepers and buddies, and buy people? I think grandpa will not only interrupt Uncle Wu and his legs will be broken as well."
"By the way, sister, what did they say about the daughter of the shepherd of the state..."
Man Bao then narrowed his eyes with a smile and said, "You don't know yet, my uncle, my own father was posthumously given the title of State Shepherd."
Zhou Lijun didn't quite understand, "What is a posthumous gift, and what is a state shepherd?"