Qin Official

"Marquis Lun..."

When he received the edict, Heifu's eyes also turned into dates. The confidence he had in front of his nephew yesterday was completely gone.

The date thrown by Qin Shihuang was much bigger than Heifu expected. He choked and pretended to be surprised, facing the direction of the palace with gratitude.

"I also ask you to put on your crown and come with me to see your majesty."

Along with the edict, there was also a complete set of clothes, robes, and ribbons. The visitor asked Hei Fu to put them on immediately. Qin Shihuang would formally announce his title in the palace later...

Heifu quickly took it and, with the help of the maid in the hotel, put on these complicated clothes.

On the top of the head is a somewhat large crown, seven inches long and four inches high, with a small top and a large bottom. It is shaped like a compound cup and is made of soap-colored silk.

Wearing plain clothes, solemn and elegant.

There is a purple ribbon around the waist, and there is also a jade purple gui that can be inserted into the belt.

This was the standard dress of the Marquis of Great Qin. Heifu took a look in the bronze mirror and felt that he was still suitable for wearing the armor of a military commander...

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what do you want to do?"

Even Heifu didn't understand this operation. Although he always talked about the title of Marquis as his "ideal", he never thought that it would be realized here and now...

The 20th rank of Qin military meritorious service was initially only at the 16th rank. In the "Shang Jun Shu", the rank reaches the top of Daliang Cultivator, and the higher level is "Fengjun". After all, Qin Xiaogong's official title at that time was just How can "Uncle Qin" be qualified to make someone a marquis?

Later, the seven heroes threw the Emperor of Zhou aside and called themselves kings. King Qin Huiwen expanded the general's merit to level 20. The nineteen and twenty people on the top are Lunhou and Chehou respectively.

The difference between the two is that the Marquis of Che has a fief and can leave the customs to go to the country. The Marquis of Lun is inferior to Che and has no fief. Because he does not need to leave the customs to go to the country, he is also called a "Hou Neihou". The King of Qin has some false titles. Households, let Marquis Lun eat their taxes.

For a hundred years, the monarchs of Qin often adopted a conservative and stingy attitude towards granting titles. This is not difficult to understand. If the granting of the highest rank is open and generous, then the Qin State will fill the dynasty with as many generals as dogs, and the land will be full of Lunhou. To be granted a title of marquis, one must have made great contributions to the country. Therefore, Wang Jian could not be granted the title even though he had accomplished the task of destroying Zhao. He once complained to Qin Shihuang: "As a great king and general, he will not be granted the title of marquis after his meritorious service."

This situation changed after reunification.

At the beginning, there was only one Chehou in the Qin Dynasty, Wang Jian. But when Wang Jian passed away four years ago, in addition to Wang Bi, who had destroyed the Three Kingdoms, he also successfully climbed to the top. Wang Li, the lost general, also inherited the post of his grandfather. , became Chehou. The Wang family had one sect and two Chehou lords, and thus became the first military sect in the Qin Dynasty.

In addition, Li Si was promoted to Lunhou first, and last year he was promoted to Chehou. After all, his status was equivalent to that of Yinghou Fan Ju during the reign of King Qin Zhaoxiang, and he was instrumental in planning the unification. This also means that Li Si's glory has reached its peak.

There are only three Chehous, but there are a lot of Lunhous. Just count the names on the Langya stone carvings of Emperor Qin Shihuang and you will know:

Lunhou Jianchou Zhaohai, a veteran of the era of King Zhaoxiang of Qin; Lunhou Changwuhou Gongsuncheng, this is a member of the clan and the ancestor of Qin Shihuang; Lunhou Wuxinhou Feng Wuze, this person has contributed to the defeat of Yanzhao and guarded the north general.

In recent years, several more have been added: Li Xin drove away the Xiongnu, destroyed the Yuezhi, opened up the Western Regions, made great achievements, and was granted the title of Marquis of Lun two years ago.

Meng Tian built up the Xiongnu. Over the years, he had conflicts with the Xiongnu and Donghu, and made many gains. A year ago, he was granted the title of Marquis of Lun.

These two men are talented and meritorious. If it weren't for the defeat in the first attack on Chu, they would have been Chehou.

It is worth noting that last month, Ye Teng, who was dying of illness, was promoted to Lunhou. After all, he was the only person besides the Wang family and his son who could destroy the country. Seeing that time was running out, Qin Shihuang also gave this The honor this veteran deserves.

So based on this calculation, Heifu is the eleventh Marquis of the Qin Dynasty and the eighth Lun Marquis...

Although he is not as qualified as the above people, he has played in the south, west, east, and north like mahjong for more than ten years, and his achievements are not small.

But Hei Fu was not at all happy. Why did he choose this time to become a marquis? Heifu was a little confused about Qin Shihuang's tricks. This was not a jujube reward, it was clearly a melon reward!

"Are you going to respect my position openly and then transfer me back to Xianyang to reduce my authority?"

"Should I give you a reward first, so that I can be grateful by surprise, and then go clean up the mess in the south?"

Hei Fu, who was chatting and laughing in front of Chen Ping, felt grateful, confused, uneasy, and uneasy in his heart at this moment.

While thinking, the palace has arrived.

But in the palace, all the important officials who came out with Qin Shihuang were present.

Zhao Gao, the commander of CRRC, called him "Junhou" with a smile, and Hei Fu also smiled in return, feeling happy in his heart.

The eldest son Fu Su surrendered to Hei Fu, feeling that Hei Fu deserved it and was completely unaware of Qin Shihuang's intentions. The son was no less scheming than the father.

Mao Jiao, the censor doctor, nodded and smiled at Hei Fu, and Yao Jia, the young master, lamented that his life was formidable.

There is also Li Si, the right prime minister. He is standing at the front, holding Chehou's Zigui in his hand. His eyes meet Heifu's and he greets with a smile.

But inside, he was full of vigilance. Ten years ago, Li Si and Hei Fu met for the first time in Xianyang Palace. Hei Fu was a newly arrived official. He was as small as the mouse at Li Si's feet, and he was only a useful mouse. Therefore, Li Si could be friendly with him, but his eyes were high. .

But at this moment, his status with Heifu was much closer. The back wave was coming, and the front wave was starting to worry about what was behind...

Most of the others look at it with envy. It is the dream of countless people to become a marquis in their thirties and become famous.

To the above people, Hei Fu just returned the courtesy in a hurry, and immediately looked at Qin Shi Huang, who was sitting on the king's couch.

Heifu was trembling in battle, bowed to the emperor, and said loudly: "Heifu has seen your majesty, long live your majesty!"

This kind of flattering three cheers was originated by Jiaodong, but Qin Shihuang seemed to be tired of hearing it, and his face was expressionless.

According to the etiquette, Heifu needs to bow, say one word, receive one, and bow twice, he said: "Your Majesty does not think that the minister is despicable, and the vassal is the title of Marquis of Lun. How can I be so virtuous and capable? I am extremely frightened and invincible." The fear of dogs and horses!”

"You have merit, you deserve it."

Qin Shihuang spoke concisely and concisely, and asked Taishi to order Hu Wujing to read out the eleventh edict of the Qin Dynasty:

"In the third month of the third month of the sixth year of the Wei Yuan Dynasty, an imperial edict was issued to appoint Heifu, the guardian of Jiaodong, as the Marquis of Lun. He said: 'I have inherited the order of heaven and the spirit of Ji Zong Temple to sweep away the evil and bring peace to the whole world. Heifu can conquer all barbarians. Xian Jue Gong, so I built you in the title of Houwei. Houwei bows to protect the Qin state, declares power in all directions, and plays! In fact, he is just a Lu who supports the country, and he is only confused on the side. When the sky is bright, you can be careless! Be diligent and guard against it. !'"

Most people really can't understand it, and Heifu only knows the general content: The emperor said, you did a good job in the past, so I made you a marquis. You must do a good job and don't let me down...

He immediately bowed three times, trying his best to make his tone so emotional that he could cry, and the tassels of his handsome crown dropped to the ground:

"Your Majesty is so kind to me, and I will live up to your great love. I will live like the head of Yun, and die like a weed!"

However, Qin Shihuang just lifted it up calmly to let him go without courtesy, and all the officials also congratulated him in unison.

Then, Heifu’s title was announced...

Although Lunhou was mixed with water and was not a real seal, he still had a prefix and a title. For example, Zhao Hai was "Jianjianhou" and Feng Wuze was "Wuxinhou". They all chose good meanings and added theirs. merit.

Heifu felt a little uneasy in his heart. He was afraid that Qin Shihuang would come with something weird like a "Public Toilet Marquis" or a "Black Marquis"...

Facts have proved that he was overthinking it. Qin Shihuang was very serious today, and the title he chose for Hei Fu had far-reaching intentions!

"You are the lord and guard of the state of Qin. I have Zhu Ying and green silk, with two spears and heavy bows. Rong and Di are the Yings. Jingshu is the punishment. As well as other Yiyue, everyone should follow me. I will be the leader of the southern border. I am called the Marquis of Changnan." !”

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Changnanhou, as soon as this title came out, Qin Shihuang's intention of making the prince suddenly understood!

Firstly, it was to agree to the Nanchang City built by Heifu, and secondly, it was to hope that Heifu could continue to expand southern Xinjiang - this was Heifu's original joke back then, but in the end he was fooled.

"What a true prophecy!"

The ministers suddenly realized, but Hei Fu felt a little headache and secretly complained:

"You are the only one who can do such a thing, the first emperor of Qin!"

After the ceremony, Qin Shihuang asked Heifu a question in front of the ministers.

"Marquis Changnan, if I use your strategy and appoint you as the general, can you pacify the territory and people of Yue in two years? Is it possible?"

Good guy, the emperor has also learned how to bargain. The last time he said it was half a year, this time it has been increased to two years, which is probably Qin Shihuang's bottom line...

Unlike the last time when the emperor and his ministers had a secret conversation where everyone was screened out, this time Qin Shihuang asked questions in public, and Hei Fu could only answer immediately.

With the previous series of foreshadowing, Chen Pingjue was first promoted so that he could no longer be Heifu's retainer as a warning. He also used the name "Changnan Hou" to confuse Hei Fu's face. If Hei Fu still dares to say no at this moment, he will be completely cool and can go back to his hometown to fish for the rest of his life.

At this time, it’s okay not to!

Heifu could only say loudly: "If I can do it, I will defeat the Baiyue and make the barbarian Yue obey..."

Qin Shihuang finally showed a smile. This was the satisfaction of a monarch and his ministers after a complete victory.

Fighting with others is really a lot of fun.

He then said with a straight face: "The military situation is like a raging fire. Don't delay even a day. I will ask people to prepare the tiger talisman, the certificate of appointment, the flag, and the order. You will set off immediately to stabilize the situation in southern Xinjiang! Then we will need soldiers." , manpower, and baggage are sent back to Xianyang!"

"promise!"

Heifu agreed, but then said: "Your Majesty, I am going south alone this time. It may not be easy for me to start military affairs. I... want to take someone away from Jiaodong. I hope your Majesty will allow it!"

Under the Qin system, officials were transferred and were not allowed to take their subordinates away. Qin Shihuang felt a little unhappy in his heart: "Could it be that Chen Ping?"

During the war against the Huns, Chen Ping went to the court of the Huns with a caravan and left a letter to drive a wedge between Shanyu and his son. Therefore, Qin Shihuang knew about his deeds and knew that he was a cunning and intelligent man. He was somewhat interested and wanted to let the court conquer him. But Chen Ping would rather give up the merit and stay under the rank of Qing nobility for a long time and be Heifu's retainer than become a real official of Qin.

"It's not Chen Ping."

Heifu smiled and said: "Chen Ping is already the chief of Zuo Shu and a senior official in the government. How can he be a retainer and be sent around by others? Where does he go? He is at the mercy of the imperial court and has nothing to do with me anymore. I want to take him away. The man is just a small official who is good at managing grain and crops, his name is Xiao He!"

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ps:

Li Si has become the Marquis of Che: "Si, the commoner of Shangcai Luxiang, was fortunate enough to be promoted to the prime minister and granted the title of Tonghou. His descendants are all highly respected and highly respected, so he will be a subject of his life and death." - "Historical Records. Li Si" "Biography" Tonghou was a name changed in the Han Dynasty to avoid Liu Che's taboo. It was also called Liehou.