Inside the Taiji Palace.
After Li Er heard Li Zexuan's words, he muttered in his heart. He thought to himself, Why did this brat suddenly change his personality? He didn't even want to take the advantage that was sent to his mouth?
"Is this the only request?"
Li Er waited for a long time and didn't see Li Zexuan continue speaking. He asked uncertainly.
"Your Majesty, I only have this one request. I hope that Your Majesty will grant it!"
Li Zexuan said lightly.
"Eh, Xiao Xuan, you ~!"
Cheng Yaojin anxiously glared at the side. He wanted to say something but was pulled back by Qin Qiong.
Li Er looked deeply at Li Zexuan and then nodded. He said in a deep voice, "Okay, I grant it ~!"
Among the officials in the palace, some let out a sigh of relief, while others sighed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty ~!"
No matter how others looked at him, Li Zexuan still had a calm and at ease look on his face. He had the demeanor of an expert who didn't care about material gains and didn't care about personal losses.
Who knew that before Li Er finished speaking, Li Er changed the topic and said, "I have always adhered to the principle that meritorious deeds should be rewarded and wrongdoings should be punished. Li Zexuan, whether it is saving the three thousand people from the cholera or establishing the medical school in the future, they are all acts of meritorious deeds for the country. They should be rewarded! Marquis Yong 'an Li Zexuan, come forward and listen to the decree! "
Li Zexuan secretly thought that Old Li still had a conscience. His move of retreating in order to advance was not in vain. Putting away the messy thoughts in his mind, Li Zexuan walked to the front under the stunned gazes of the officials. He solemnly bowed and cupped his fists, saying, "This subject obeys the decree!"
Li Er's eyes narrowed as he scanned the officials in the palace. He then said, "Marquis Yong 'an has meritorious deeds for quelling the cholera. With the strength of one person, you saved thousands of people from life and death. At the crucial moment, you didn't claim the credit and didn't become arrogant. You are still able to worry about the country. You are truly a role model for all officials. I have decided to grant you 400 households and 100,000 gold! I will also bestow upon your mother the title of Lady Ye and your wife the title of a Korean third-rank noble lady. Your father, Li Jingmo, is a secondary seventh-rank winged cavalry officer. Are you satisfied ~? "
Previously, Cheng Yaojin had jumped out and said that he wanted to give a hundred households' worth of land to Li Zexuan. This gave Li Er a little inspiration. Since he could not raise Li Zexuan's title and position, and Li Zexuan did not lack money, he might as well increase his land and land. At the same time, he could also reward his family members with some empty positions. If everything was calculated, the reward would be very generous!
In addition to the 600 households that were given to Li Zexuan when he was conferred the title of Marquis Yong 'an, Li Zexuan now had a total of 1000 households!
What kind of concept was a thousand households?
One must know that the Duke of Lu Country, Cheng Yaojin, only had 700 households. The Duke of Yi Country, Qin Qiong, also had 700 households. The Duke of Wei Country, Li Jing, only had 400 households. Li Zexuan's current land was almost catching up to the Prince of Hejian County, Li Xiaogong. According to the records, Li Xiaogong had 1200 households. Li Zexuan was only a small Marquis, but his land had already reached a shocking 1000 households. It was truly inconceivable!
Furthermore, 1000 households' land meant that Li Zexuan was now in charge of the life and death of 4000 to 5000 people!
"This subject thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness!"
Li Zexuan was also shocked by Li Er's sudden generosity. He had to admit that Old Li's' all-rounded, multi-layered 'reward plan made him very satisfied!
"Your Majesty is brilliant!"
Cheng Yaojin was overjoyed. He quickly followed behind Li Zexuan and 'sang praises'.
Zhangsun Wuji hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty is brilliant! The Marquis of Yong 'an cared for the people and even quelled the cholera single-handedly. None of the ancient sages could do this. Your Majesty's generous reward is definitely worthy of the Marquis of Yong' an's name! "
No matter what, Li Zexuan had saved his son, Zhangsun Chong. If he, Zhangsun Wuji, didn't do anything, it wouldn't make sense. Furthermore, the rewards that Li Er gave were all within the rules. It wasn't too out of line. He had no reason to make things difficult for Li Zexuan on this matter. Instead, he might as well fulfill his wish!
Since Zhangsun Wuji had already agreed, who else in the imperial court would dare to come out and cause trouble for such a small matter?
Strictly speaking, Li Er didn't give Li Zexuan a promotion. This was the most important thing. Most people could accept this result!
Li Er nodded and said, "Yes, Li Zexuan, I heard that Yanhuang College has made an astronomical telescope. Through this mirror, one can observe the sun, moon, and stars in the sky. Is this true?"
Once he said that, everyone was shocked!
The officials couldn't help but look at each other. They were shocked and speechless. What kind of mirror could observe the sun, moon, and stars in the sky? Why does this sound so much like nonsense ~?
It had to be said that even though these people were high-ranking officials in the imperial court, they weren't as knowledgeable as most of the students in Yanhuang College!
Li Zexuan was already prepared. It should be said that from the moment Yan Shaoning and Mo Lingwei finished making the telescope, he had already expected that Li Er would know about this news soon. Furthermore, he had never thought of exchanging a national treasure like the telescope for money. He would definitely hand it over to the country.
At this moment, Li Zexuan cupped his hands and answered, "Your Majesty, the academy has indeed made an item that can see the moon and stars from hundreds of thousands of miles away. It's called the astronomical telescope! Many teachers and students of the academy have tried this mirror ~! "
Hearing Li Zexuan's confirmation, the officials couldn't stay calm anymore. The quiet and orderly imperial court suddenly exploded like a drop of water in a pot of oil!
"What? Yanhuang College actually has a magical item that can see the sun, moon, and stars clearly? "
"This … this can't be, right?"
"I wonder what it's like on the moon?"
Other than these officials who were just here to watch the show, the eyes of many military bigwigs lit up.
"Pharmacist, since this astronomical telescope can see the sun, moon, and stars clearly from hundreds of thousands of miles away, can it also see enemies from tens or even hundreds of miles away ~?"
"It can predict the enemy's moves! This is what it means to predict the enemy's moves first. This magical item must not fall into the enemy's hands ~! "
"That's right! We must fight for this item! This is a national treasure, not a toy ~! "
Seeing that the officials were all discussing in private, Li Er coughed lightly and said, "I heard that the astronomical telescope is more effective at night? Is this true ~? "
Hey, Old Li's information is quite complete!
Li Zexuan muttered to himself, and then replied, "That's true! Your Majesty, the light in the day is too strong. If you use the telescope to look at the sky, it's very easy to hurt your eyes, so the effect is better at night ~! "
Li Er nodded, then made a decision that stunned everyone. "Tonight at 5 pm, all officials of the third rank and above shall follow me to the Cloud Mountain to see the moon ~!"
The officials were stunned, but after they recovered from their shock, they all hurriedly cupped their hands and said yes.
"Your Majesty ~!"
Those officials of the third rank and below opened their mouths and had a bitter look on their faces. In fact, they also wanted to go and see it! Unfortunately, they didn't have that fate!
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