After the morning court session, Li Zexuan finally revealed a proud smile on his face.
"Heh, this morning court session was not in vain! Now, this young master has truly become a big landlord ~! "
Li Zexuan sighed in his heart.
Now, he had a thousand households. In this era, there were at least five people in a household and they owned about a hundred mu of land. A thousand households meant a hundred thousand mu of land!
Although the yield of grain was very low in this era, "a hundred mu of land is only three hundred dan (about thirty thousand catties)", it could not cover the total amount of land! A hundred thousand mu of land could produce millions of catties of grain every year. Even if he only collected ten percent of the tax, he would still have millions of catties of grain!
This landlord could really just sit at home and wait for death!
It could be said that with Li Zexuan's family business, even if his descendants did not achieve anything in their lives, it would be very difficult for them to squander the family business!
"Marquis, is there good news?"
Pang Feiji saw that Li Zexuan was very excited and came up to him with a smile.
Li Zexuan mounted his horse and said with a smile, "En, great news! Let's go! Let's go back! The academy also needs to prepare. Tonight, His Majesty and the civil and military officials will go to the academy! "
"What? His Majesty is going to the academy at night? "
Pang Feiji's eyes widened in disbelief. Ever since the world was peaceful, the Emperor had never left the city at night! It was not because of the curfew. Why would an Emperor care about that? The main reason was that it was not safe to leave the city at night!
After all, there were no street lights in this era. Everywhere outside the city was dark and it was easy for assassins to hide.
Pang Feiji did not have time to think because Li Zexuan had already rushed out. He quickly mounted his horse and led his men to chase after Li Zexuan.
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Yun Mountain.
After Li Zexuan returned home, he was not in a hurry to tell his family about the reward that Li Er had given him. This was because he knew that in the afternoon, the imperial edict from the palace would be sent down. When that time came, they would naturally know.
Sure enough, someone from the palace came in the afternoon! The person who came to deliver the decree was Zhao Song, Li Zexuan's old acquaintance.
The two exchanged some pleasantries. Zhao Song saw that Li Zexuan's family members were all present, so he cleared his throat and took out an imperial edict from one of his followers behind him, reading it aloud:
"The Emperor of the Great Tang has decreed that We rule the world through literature and subdue chaos through force. Moreover, military commanders and generals were the pillars of the imperial court, the backbone of the country. They were capable of both civil and military affairs, and their contributions to the imperial court could diminish their achievements and not be rewarded with favor. Li Zexuan, the Marquis of Yong 'an, has quelled the cholera, and has rendered great service. He has single-handedly saved the lives of tens of thousands of people in Chang' an, saving the lives of millions of people from the ravages of cholera. Therefore, he will be granted four hundred households and a hundred thousand gold coins! By the Emperor! "
Li Zexuan said, "This subject, Li Zexuan, accepts the decree! Thank you, Your Majesty! "
When Li Jingmo, Madam Li, and Han Yuxi heard the good news, they were all stunned. This was really good news from the heavens!
When Li Jingmo came to his senses, he was about to send a servant to fetch the money when Zhao Song took out another imperial edict from the servant behind him. He paused, looked at Madam Li, and said, "The Marquis of Yong 'an's mother, Madam Ye, accepts the decree!"
Madam Li's eyes widened. She could not react for a long time. She tugged at Li Jingmo and pointed at herself in disbelief. "Old … Old Master, is Eunuch Zhao talking about me?"
Li Jingmo hurriedly urged, "Go quickly! Who else could it be if not you? "
Madam Li was convinced that she did not hear wrongly. She straightened her clothes and stepped forward. "This old one, Ye Yuzhu, accepts the decree!"
Zhao Song continued reading.
"The Emperor of the Great Tang has decreed that the Marquis of Yong 'an's mother, Madam Ye, is virtuous and prudent, diligent and gentle, gentle and pure, gentle by nature, and good at educating her son! She will be conferred the title of a third-rank noble lady, by the Emperor! "
"Ah?"
Madam Li was a little confused. A third-rank noble lady, this status was comparable to the wives of important officials in the imperial court. Even a provincial governor would not dare to look down on her. Such a prominent status was bestowed from the heavens just like that?
"Madam, accept the edict quickly!"
Li Jingmo was so anxious that his forehead was sweating. He urged softly from behind.
In fact, he was a little jealous at this moment. His status in the family was low. Now that his wife was conferred the title of a third-rank noble lady, wouldn't his status be even lower in the future?
Madam Li hurriedly said, "This old one accepts the edict. Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Song was not angry because he had to wait a little longer. He handed the imperial edict to Madam Li with a smile and said a few pleasing words. Then, he took out the third imperial edict and said, "The Marquis of Yong 'an's wife, Han, accepts the decree!"
Han Yuxi's heart trembled, and her little heart thumped. She walked forward and bowed. "This concubine, Han Yuxi, accepts the decree!"
Zhao Song saw that although Han Yuxi's eyes were a little nervous and flustered, her actions were still natural and unrestrained. He could not help but nod and say,
"The Tang Empire's Emperor decrees that the Marquis of Yong 'an's wife, Han, is gentle and virtuous, graceful and elegant, dignified and virtuous. She is conferred the title of a third-rank noble lady, Your Majesty! "
Han Yuxi's heart was immediately filled with great surprise. She bowed and said, "Han Yuxi accepts the decree. Thank you for your grace!"
Li Jingmo's face was full of shock. Fortunately, his hand was not on his chin, otherwise, he would have pulled off his beard!
Although the title of a noble lady was only a symbol of honor and did not have any real power, two third-rank noble ladies in one family had almost never appeared in the ten years since the establishment of the dynasty. Even in the previous dynasty, very few people could receive such an honor. It was no wonder that he was so surprised!
However, apart from being surprised, Old Man Li could not help but feel a little disappointed. His wife was conferred the title of a third-rank noble lady because of her son, and his daughter-in-law was also conferred the title of a third-rank noble lady because of her husband. As the father, why did he have nothing? Could it be that he did not contribute to the birth of Li Zexuan, this son?
Just as Old Man Li was feeling sour, Zhao Song spoke again. "Li Jingmo accepts the decree ~!"
Li Jingmo immediately came back to his senses, and a smile finally appeared on his old face. "I, Li Jingmo, accept the decree ~!"
Zhao Song recited.
"The Tang Empire's Emperor decrees that a family that accumulates good deeds will have more to celebrate. Those who have not done good deeds will not be affected. How can I be stingy with my praise? Your son, Li Zexuan, has a righteous character and good conduct. He is adept in literature and martial arts. You have taught your son well. I hereby grant you the title of a seventh-rank winged cavalry officer, Your Majesty ~! "
Seventh-rank?
Li Jingmo was not a novice. He still had some common sense. Even though this winged cavalry captain didn't seem to be of the same rank as a third-grade noble lady, this was a genuine military merit. Normally, only those soldiers with military merits would be able to obtain it. Therefore, Old Man Li was grinning from ear to ear!
"Li Jingmo accepts the decree and thanks for your grace ~!"
No matter what, he would never have thought that he would have the opportunity to become an official at such an age. The wonders of life were truly indescribable!
Moreover, the four imperial decrees had arrived at Yunshan today. It could be considered as four consecutive blessings!
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