The fact that Xiao Ruxun became Duke Qin and Daming's high-ranking noble was irreversible. The only difference between him and the five noble families was that his title of nobility was not hereditary. The hereditary title was Marquis Zhennan.
After he became Duke Qin, the title of Marquis Zhennan would automatically be inherited by his son. If he did not make further contributions, the hereditary title of Duke Qin and Daming's sixth top noble family would probably not appear.
However, the weight of this Marquess Qin was far from what other Marquess titles could compare to. This was because this title was too special. Qin, the strongest person in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the most beautiful and important title. How could it be so easy to get it?
For this title, an assistant of the cabinet and a minister of the Ministry of Rites fell down, and the Imperial Censorate lined up in a row and were beaten. How could such a thing happen for an ordinary title of nobility?
It was enough to show how much the Emperor valued Xiao Ruxun. Not to mention that he was indeed capable. If you think that he was not capable, you could practice with him on the battlefield. If not, you could practice with him face to face. How about that?
He was no match for him!
The Xiao family was a family of generals in the northwest. In the early years, they also started their family with military exploits, but they did not get a title of nobility. They were just a family of generals with a very low status. Although Xiao Ruxun was a general when he was born, it was too common.
His father, Xiao Wenkui, had worked in the military camp in the capital, but he did not have a title of nobility. His status was very low, and he could not get into the circle. It was not until Xiao Ruxun was conferred a title of nobility that Xiao Ruxun entered the eyes of the nobles. However, before they could get familiar with each other, Xiao Ruxun went to attack Korea. Then he went to Burma.
To put it bluntly, they were not familiar with each other.
If they were not familiar with each other, there would be many possibilities. This possibility was unbearable for the nobles.
They could not bear a stranger to take away their golden hen that could lay eggs. Besides, who knew if this guy would tell the Emperor Zhu Yijun the truth about the military camp in the capital? Wasn't that just waiting for death?
The nobles anxiously inquired about Xiao Ruxun's appointment by Zhu Yijun. They wanted to know whether Xiao Ruxun would return to Myanmar or stay there, and what he would do if he stayed there.
But these days, Zhu Yijun didn't even see Xu Wenbi, who was usually close to him. There was no news at all, and there was no news from the cabinet either. This caused the circle of nobles to be in a state of panic and fear all day long.
Six days after Shen Li and Yu Jideng were dismissed, Zhang Weixian received a summon from Zhu Yijun.
Zhu Yijun's personal eunuch, Zhang Cheng, personally came to deliver Zhu Yijun's edict and invited Zhang Weixian to the palace for a talk.
The word 'recount' was very mysterious. Zhang Weixian's heart was in a mess. He had a very bad premonition.
When he saw Zhu Yijun, Zhu Yijun didn't seem to be any different from usual. He was just as gentle and inquired about the situation at home. He asked if the food was good, if the drinks were good, if the living conditions were comfortable, if the clothes were adequate, and if there was anything lacking.
The Daming Emperor treated the top nobles very well. He did not make things difficult for them, but gave them enough respect and good treatment. During festivals, he would send people to visit them and reward them with food and clothing.
They all lived a very luxurious life. No one cared about their food and clothing as long as they were not too ostentatious. They were even better than the Emperor. They had more freedom and were very happy.
But of course, they could not say this in front of the Emperor. They could only say, "Thanks to the Emperor's reward, we don't have to worry about food and clothing. Because of this, we often thank the Emperor for the reward and are grateful for the reward. We often teach our descendants to be grateful to the Emperor and so on."
This was a very politically correct answer. Most of the nobles regarded themselves as the Emperor's friends. Usually, the Emperor would smile with satisfaction after hearing this and then reward them with fish, meat, gold, silver, jewelry, and so on.
Although they did not rely on this to live, who wouldn't want money?
Usually, it would end here.
But this time, Zhu Yijun looked very sad.
He heaved a deep sigh.
"But in my opinion, it seems that I have not done enough. The reward I have given you is not enough. Do you not have enough food and clothing? Are your families hungry? Are there any shortcomings in the expenses? Why didn't you tell me? "
Zhang Weixian was stunned.
Zhu Yijun took out the memorial written by Shen Li about Zhang Weixian's embezzlement and asked Zhang Cheng to pass it to Zhang Weixian, which was given to him by Shen Yicheng. Zhang Weixian took the memorial and looked at it. Then he trembled and immediately stood up from his seat and knelt down in front of Zhu Yijun to ask for forgiveness.
"It's not like that, Your Majesty. It's really not like that. I … I am guilty! I made a mistake! I was confused for a moment! Your Majesty, please forgive me for the sake of my ancestors! Please forgive me! "
Looking at Zhang Weixian's appearance, Zhu Yijun did not want to be angry at all.
Zhang Zhong Lie Gong, your descendants really don't give you any face!
However, Zhu Yijun himself did not have any thoughts of doing anything to Zhang Weixian. He was very clear that Zhang Weixian's embezzlement was definitely not limited to this 32,000 taels of silver. However, as a noble, he did not want to be too harsh on him.
His goal was the military camp in the capital. As long as Zhang Weixian understood the situation and handed over his position as the Governor of the military camp, he would let Zhang Weixian go. He could even give some rewards as compensation and would not hold Zhang Weixian responsible in the future.
After all, Rome was not built in a day.
"Stand up and talk. Don't kneel there!"
Zhu Yijun said discontentedly.
Zhang Weixian was even more afraid. He kowtowed several times.
"I told you to stand up and talk!"
Zhu Yijun shouted angrily. Zhang Weixian trembled and stood up. He lowered his head and trembled.
"You are the descendant of Duke Zhang Zhonglie. Duke Zhang Zhonglie is such a heroic figure. Your current appearance is simply a disgrace to him! When did I ask you to do this?! Hmm?! "
Zhang Weixian blinked his eyes. He felt that Zhu Yijun was implying something.
"Your Majesty … I … I don't understand …"
"There are many things that you don't understand!"
Zhu Yijun said grumpily, "I know what you often do. As long as you don't go too far, I don't intend to hold you responsible. But you are too presumptuous. How could the assistant minister of the cabinet have something on you? If I didn't dismiss Shen Li and suppress this matter, do you think you can live a good life?!"
Zhu Yijun grabbed a writing brush and threw it at Zhang Weixian.
Zhang Weixian felt as if he had been reborn.
The emperor … actually dismissed the assistant minister of the cabinet for the noble? Was Shen Li planning to take action against the noble? But was taken down by the emperor? Could this be the inside story of the previous matter?
In this case, the previous cabinet earthquake was not aimed at Xiao Ruxun's Duke Qin, but at them? Was it Shen Li who attacked them? Was it solved by the emperor?
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