Seeing the smug and complacent looks of Linhuai Hou and Wei Guogong, everyone couldn't help but look at Chen Hong with red eyes, and their thoughts were surprisingly consistent: damn eunuch, can you announce the decree faster... ...
The rewards are so tempting, I can't stand it anymore, my defense is broken, let's end it quickly...
Finally, Chen Hong, holding the imperial edict, turned his gaze to Zhu Ping'an. Everyone knew that the moment of everyone's attention had arrived, and they had to be red-eyed again. However, they had to endure it because this was the finale and it would be over after reading it.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Chen Hong smiled and looked at Zhu Ping'an, and slowly read out: "Zhu Ping'an, assistant to the Zhejiang Provincial Criminal Procuratorate, is humble but never forgets the country, has the overall situation in mind, is both civil and military, is able to see the big picture from the details, has a keen sense of smell, and has seen through the Japanese pirates' treacherous schemes, and warned the Japanese pirates in Shangyu in advance to harass Yingtian; and when the Japanese pirates were approaching Yingyao City, he personally led the Zhejiang Army to rescue Yingtian, pioneered the Japanese pirates under the city, and then worked tirelessly to wipe out the Japanese pirates outside the city at night. His contributions are outstanding and he deserves to be the first. Zhu Ping'an is promoted to the acting deputy envoy of the Zhejiang Provincial Criminal Procuratorate, specializing in militia affairs and assisting in suppressing the Japanese pirates. His son will be given the title of a hundred households, and the title will be passed down from generation to generation to reward his merits. This is decreed."
Although everyone had prepared themselves for red eyes, when they heard Chen Hong read out the reward for Zhu Ping'an, they couldn't help but break down their defenses once again, and their eyes turned red like rabbits.
Acting Deputy Envoy of Zhejiang Provincial Criminal Investigation Department!
There is no such thing as acting deputy envoy of the Zhejiang Judicial Supervisory Office in the official system. There is only deputy envoy of the Zhejiang Judicial Supervisory Office.
It sounds like the post of "acting" deputy envoy of the Zhejiang Judicial and Surveillance Commissioner was specially created for Zhu Ping'an.
This kind of honor, so far, how many people in this dynasty can have it
The deputy envoy of the Zhejiang Judicial and Administrative Commissioner's Office is a rank of the fourth rank. The deputy envoy with an extra "deputy" in his name is an official position between the fourth rank and the fourth rank, half a level higher than the fourth rank and half a level lower than the fourth rank.
However, the word "代" is very particular. Dai means acting as an agent or acting temporarily. As long as no big mistakes are made, it won't take long for the word "代" to be removed. There will be no obstacles in the middle, and it will be a natural thing.
Therefore, Zhu Ping'an, the "acting" deputy envoy of the Zhejiang Provincial Judicial Commissioner's Office, is actually the deputy envoy of the Zhejiang Provincial Judicial Commissioner's Office.
However, considering Zhu Ping'an's lack of experience, the leap from assistant envoy to deputy envoy was a bit too big and not enough to convince the public. Therefore, he was promoted to "acting" deputy envoy first, and after a period of time, the word "acting" would be removed and he would become a real deputy envoy.
Zhu Ping'an was promoted from the seventh-rank county magistrate to the deputy magistrate of Zhejiang Province not long ago, and now he has jumped from the fifth-rank deputy magistrate to the fourth-rank deputy envoy. It is really enviable. There has never been such a young fourth-rank official in the Ming Dynasty. Alas, it is true that people cannot be compared.
Not only that, the emperor also appointed his son as a centurion, and the title was passed down from generation to generation. This is a hereditary centurion.
Conferring a title on the wife and protecting the son!
Isn’t this what scholars pursue? Some people have already achieved it at a young age.
How could one not be jealous of such a reward
"Your Majesty, I accept your order and thank you. Long live the emperor... Your Majesty, I will do my best to organize the militia and help to eliminate the Japanese pirates and put an end to the Japanese invasion, so as not to disappoint your Majesty's great grace."
Amid the envious, jealous and hateful gazes of the crowd, Zhu Ping'an lightly lifted his official uniform and knelt calmly to receive the imperial decree and express his gratitude.
"Master Zhu, please stand up quickly." Chen Hong smiled and gave Zhu Ping'an a helping hand, then looked him up and down and praised him, "It's true that seeing is believing. Master Zhu is really a young and promising man."
"Thank you very much, eunuch. You are too kind to praise me. I am unworthy of it." Zhu Ping'an stood up and bowed modestly.
"Master Zhu is too modest." Chen Hong narrowed his eyes and smiled, then looked at everyone, smiled and clasped his fists, and said, "Haha, well, I have read out the imperial edict on rewards and punishments for the Japanese invasion this time. Thank you for standing for so long, it's hard work."
"How dare we? It's you who has worked hard, sir. You read the imperial edict for such a long time without drinking a sip of water. You are so dedicated to your work. You are truly a role model for us." A group of officials clasped their fists and complimented him.
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it..." Chen Hong smiled and waved his hands.
"Eunuch, we have prepared a banquet to welcome you. Please do not refuse."
Duke Wei stepped forward and said.
Since Zhang Jing had been dismissed at this time, and Eunuch He was a eunuch and his status was not suitable to represent a group of foreign officials, the Duke of Wei temporarily became the person in charge of Yingyao and came forward to invite Chen Hong.
"This is not a good idea." Chen Hong pretended to refuse.
"Very good. These are our little gifts. You have come from afar and are exhausted. Please allow us to be the hospitality and welcome you and the other angels. Please do not refuse, otherwise how can we have the face to go to the capital." Duke Wei invited again and again with a warm look on his face.
"Yes, it's just a small token of our appreciation. Please don't refuse it, sir."
"The angels have come from afar, exhausted. If we don't even provide them with a meal, we will be criticized."
"Please do us a favor and give us a chance to show our hospitality."
A group of officials opened their mouths to invite him.
"Well, okay then. But now the finances of the northern barbarians and the southern Japanese are tight, so don't be extravagant at the banquet. Simple meals will be enough." Chen Hong accepted the invitation with an expression of being reluctant to refuse, emphasizing simplicity.
"Of course, of course. Don't worry, sir. These are just simple meals, the usual home-cooked meals."
A group of officials gave assurances one after another.
"Well, we will bother you gentlemen."
"Don't bother me, don't bother me, please, eunuch, please, angels..." Duke Wei and others extended their hands to politely invite Chen Hong and other eunuchs and guards.
"My Lords, please..." Chen Hong and others extended their hands and invited him politely.
Then, Duke Wei and others surrounded eunuchs such as Chen Hong and a group of factory guards and walked out of Chaotian Palace.
Chaotian Palace is the royal temple, so it is not appropriate to hold the banquet there, so it was arranged in a restaurant not far from Chaotian Palace. This restaurant has an official background and had prepared for this banquet as early as three days ago. The entire restaurant was heavily guarded by servants, and all diners were declined, just waiting for this banquet.
"Eunuch, gentlemen, I have some important matters to attend to in my office. Please excuse me from your presence. I will take my leave..."
As soon as I walked out of Chaotian Palace, I heard a harsh voice coming from the crowd, with a tone like a notification.
Following the sound, I looked.
Then I saw a man as tall as a pen holder standing at the door, bowing to everyone, with a righteous face, aloof from the crowd.
It was Hai Rui.
"Hai County Magistrate, what's the urgent matter? Why should we rush now? It won't be too late to go back and deal with it after we welcome the angels."
Duke Wei frowned and advised. He didn't know Hai Rui, and only remembered his name after being reminded by others. He was secretly annoyed, wondering how this guy could be so ignorant and have no expression at all. If the occasion was not wrong, he would definitely make him pay.
"I am truly sorry, but this is a matter concerning the people under my rule, so I dare not delay. Please forgive me for my impoliteness, and I will take my leave."
Hai Rui shook his head and bowed again. Then, regardless of whether Duke Wei and the others agreed or not, or the reactions of the crowd, he turned around, swung his sleeves and left without looking back, leaving behind a back that looked like a mountain of pens.
Duke Wei was stunned...
"Haha, County Magistrate Hai really speaks up for the people. It's admirable." Chen Hong covered his mouth with a handkerchief and praised with a smile.
"Duke Wei, my lords, it's good that Hai Rui is gone. With him around, we won't be able to enjoy the banquet. He's a self-righteous man, like a stone in a toilet, smelly and hard, and always spoils the mood. It's better that he's gone."
Someone who knew Hai Rui well said with a look of disdain.
"That's right. He is best at pretending to be noble and pretentious. It would be best if he leaves. In our mansion, few colleagues are willing to pay attention to him."
Immediately several people agreed.
"Ahem, since County Magistrate Hai has something to do, then he can leave. Let's welcome the eunuchs."
Duke Wei coughed and tried to smooth things over.
"Walk."
"Walk."
The crowd continued to surround Chen Hong and others as they moved forward.
As expected, Hai Rui...
Zhu Ping'an looked at Hai Rui's receding back, sighed, and then was dragged away by Linhuai Hou.