Chapter 457 Xue Mu Becomes a Marquis

Chapter 457: Xue Mu is granted the title of Marquis

In the past, Xiahou Di rarely went to court and basically did not participate. He only went to court when called or when something happened. But once she goes to court, she has a special characteristic: she is the only one who can "go to the palace with swords and shoes."

This period is quite special. As the most representative military representative of the imperial court to the outside world, he can be regarded as a "general"? When the emperor was unable to attend to matters, she could only come to the political hall to participate in discussions every day.

The past few days have been boring, the focus has been on partisanship. Even the selection of a person to replace the sick Governor Huang of Yizhou was still going on. Xiahou Di was extremely disappointed and had already suppressed his anger. I was so tired that day that I leaned on Xue Mu's shoulders, and the fatigue from this morning's struggle also accounted for a large proportion.

It was only yesterday that something made Xiahou Di's eyes light up, and that was Xue Mu's proposal to use new materials to pave the road or set up tracks. Li Yingqing said that Shenjimen was very confident in developing low-cost paving materials, and suggested that Zhengshitang study the implementation plan and set up a pilot project.

Because Li Yingqing pushed this matter hard, and it was Xue Muti who brought it up, Eunuch Li strongly supported it. In addition, Prime Minister Su Duancheng thought it was a good thing. With the consensus of the three parties, it actually became the first practical matter in these days. Discussion, and saw the discussion taking shape. Xia Houdi was not expert on this and did not speak, but he felt very good when listening to people discussing it. The only thing that turned her off was the fact that the members of the Yiwang Party were jabbering and nitpicking, and she had been putting up with it for a long time.

Today, when Eunuch Li presided over the meeting, he showed the emperor's edict and asked the Political Affairs Hall to discuss merits with Xue Mu. This edict surprised and delighted Xia Houdi. She had mentioned it to Ji Qingyuan several times before, but Ji Qingyuan always ignored it. How did she get the idea this time?

You must know that Xue Mu's previous merits are not only Xue Mu's own, but also represent the merits and face of the six sects. Even if Xue Mu is not ambiguous with her, as a qualified leader, he still has to fight for his subordinates.

Just when she was about to raise her hands to express her agreement, a discordant voice came out: "Xue Mu stirred up trouble, framed the imperial court, and eventually led to the assassination of Governor Huang. The crime has not been questioned yet, how can we discuss the merits?"

Eunuch Li said pitifully: "His Majesty has issued an edict to discuss merits, but you insist on discussing crimes. Do you think the likes and dislikes of the Righteous King are more important than His Majesty's will?"

The man didn't dare to take the blame, so he had to say: "Xue Mu is the city lord, and he doesn't care about politics all day long. His evaluation is also inferior. In other words, he went to Luzhou to do something as a catcher, and Wujiu Temple was the one who benefited. What kind of merit does it count with Xingyue Sect..."

Xia Houdi's face turned dark.

Eunuch Li glanced at Xia Houdi's expression, feeling amused in his heart, and deliberately said: "Xue Mu always acted as a six-door gold medal head catcher in Luzhou, and he always represented the six doors. So far, the people of Luzhou still praise him. The special envoy of the Six Gates, not the Xingyue Sect, Minister Qian needs to find out."

The man said: "That's an internal task of the Six Gates. What kind of merit is it? I can't be promoted internally, so I still want to discuss it with the court?"

Xia Houdi was furious. He drew his knife and chopped it on the table. He pointed out: "What Xue Mu did was not only his duty to discuss martial arts, but also represented the imperial court to save the people of a state from being suspended upside down. This is the work of the six gates." The merits of the world! Who dares to say that the merits of my six sects are not merits? Stand up and let me see what achievements you have in the world. How dare you speak so loudly here!"

Several people's faces turned green, and Su Duancheng hurriedly tried to persuade them: "Captain Xiahou, please calm down, please calm down. If you have anything to say, please speak it out."

Xiahou Di did not stop doing anything, and loudly vented the resentment accumulated for many days: "Xiahou thought that he was incompetent in political affairs, and he hoped that a group of important ministers would have some political opinions. However, after discussing the affairs for many days, he only saw endless fights for power and profit, which affected the country and the people. There is really no plan! On the contrary, it is the six-door arrester who you say has no merit. He is thinking about opening the way for the people, and thinking about the power of vehicles and ships. You, an important minister of the country, are eating in vain the emperor's salary and only enjoying the people's anointment. Would you rather not be ashamed? According to this principle You see, there is no need for other meritorious deeds, Duke Xue Mu can do this alone!"

This time, even Su Duancheng's face turned green. This was because he was being scolded too... But facing the furious Xia Houdi, he didn't want to argue with the unreasonable question of "Why do you fight first?", so he had to Avoiding the important matter, he said lightly: "Xue Mu's proposal is indeed beneficial to the country, but... haha, but the Duke is impulsive, please calm down and calm down."

Xia Houdi didn't buy it: "What's the impulse? The Eight Righteous Sects can be granted the title of Marquis, but the Xingyue Sect cannot? Lin Wuya, who doesn't care about anything, can be the Sword-Asking Marquis, but Xue Mu, who has many meritorious deeds, can't? Why don't you give me the title? There’s a reason to sit down!”

Su Duancheng could only explain: "The imperial court has its own regulations. The chief arrester can't directly promote anyone in the six sects to a jade medal just because he has made great achievements, right? He has to accumulate merits. The title of the Eight Sects is only hereditary. It cannot be used as evidence.”

Xia Houdi said: "That's good, let's accumulate merit, right? Xue Mu's suggestions for new talents are obviously beneficial to the court's control of the world. Is it time to be promoted? On the way to Luzhou, he rescued countless warriors from the Demon Sect, so he should be granted the title Isn't it great? To solve the epidemic in Luzhou, should I be granted a title of marquis? As for the daily newspaper's suggestions to increase the financial revenue and the railway suggestions to facilitate transportation, I don't even say that I want to be crowned a king. Let's put them together and make a duke for their merits. That’s it.”

A group of important ministers couldn't bear to look at them and turned their heads. This time, it could be seen that Xia Houdi had calmed down. She was looking for trouble by saying this. Of course she knew that was not the case...

Eunuch Li smiled and smoothed things over again: "Some merits can be promoted to official positions, and some merits can be rewarded. This is not how it is calculated."

In fact, some achievements may not even be rewarded, just praise... and there are several levels of titles. Even if you want to increase your title, it will be from third to second level. How can you go from male to son and from son to uncle? It is so easy to be promoted. How can it be? Aren’t they making kings everywhere?

Of course, at this time, no one would explain these issues to the lunatic who was drawing a sword in the court. If he followed Eunuch Li's words, he would be able to give him some reward. Someone immediately responded and said, "What Eunuch Li said is true. I can give you more money and land, give you real jobs within the six gates, and increase your rank by one level..."

Someone immediately said: "You can't be given a real job!"

This was a desperate act, and Xue Mu would not be able to make more trouble even if he was killed. In fact, this is out of public concern...

Xia Houdi looked sideways at him and was about to curse, but Eunuch Li said directly: "If you don't give me a real job, then I will give you more discounts on the virtual title, otherwise I won't be able to explain."

Xia Houdi was startled for a moment, and suddenly felt that it was quite good. If Xue Mu was asked about something important within the six doors, Xue Mu would just ignore it. She also had a headache, so she asked him to do the laundry as a joke. Since Eunuch Li proposed to take the title of Xujue, it was more in line with her wishes.

After thinking this way, he didn't say anything. He just pondered and thought of a way to get more benefits for Xue Mu.

He didn't think about it for a moment, and then he heard Li Yingqing say: "In that case, now is the time to use money to plan and build roads, so don't give up the reward, just turn it into a virtual title. Xue Mu has no real job, no title anymore What's the use of being high? It's also good for the government and the public."

Many people are embarrassed and insecure when they say this. As long as they are not given actual jobs, no matter how high the title is, they will never be able to make a fool of themselves.

Xia Houdi also sighed secretly. She knew that Li Yingqing was helping Xue Mu. Some people may think that false claims are useless, but she knew that if she asked Xue Mu himself, he would definitely not want the reward in front of him. significance.

Eunuch Li smiled and said: "In our opinion, Xue Mu's achievements are so great that he can be granted the title of third-class marquis without additional food."

There is no increase in food and property, which means that the welfare benefits will not change at all. The real virtual title only has a good name. Xia Houdi didn't know if this would be useful to Xue Mu, but he also knew that this was the limit, so he didn't argue and sat back and sheathed his sword.

Seeing that the evil star finally sat down, many people wiped their hands with cold sweat and heaved a sigh of relief, as if they had won the battle. I had completely forgotten that Xue Mu, who could not even be considered an uncle, suddenly became a marquis...

Su Duanchen had some objections, but seeing Xia Houdi's attitude, he really didn't want to talk about it anymore, so he just let it go.

Eunuch Li added: "Your Majesty's intention is that the knighthood of Phoenix was too hasty before. Let the Ministry of Rites discuss what title should be changed."

No one in the world except Xue Mu himself cares about such a trivial matter. The Minister of Rites didn't even bother to read the etiquette system, so he asked Xiahoudi directly: "In the opinion of the chief, what is Mr. Xuehou's character?"

Xia Houdi hesitated for a long time, seeming to think that Xue Mu really didn't have a very conspicuous character. His views on benevolence and righteousness were a bit confusing, and he was lustful...

Hmm... It seems that Xue Mu has no record of breaking his promises? Xia Houdi was a little unsure and hesitated: "The integrity is acceptable..."

Suddenly, I felt funny in my heart. I liked him, but I couldn't even explain his advantages clearly. The word "love" really didn't make sense.

The Minister of Rites waved his hand: "Then...how about Marquis Changxin?"

Xia Houdi has no objection, it's good...

After the meeting, Xue Mu, who received the report happily from Eunuch Li, dropped all his fingers when he heard the report and was stunned.

Who is Changxinhou?

Lao Ai, the filthy and chaotic palace, is the great god Lao who can push the wheel with that thing!