In front of the lobby of the Criminal Department, the officials kneeling on the ground raised their ears one after another.

From the very beginning, they knew that the decree had nothing to do with them, and they were mainly curious about whether the content of the decree would bring them a new point of conversation.

Liu Fushan and the others, as Lin Haoran's protégés, were waiting expectantly for the content of the holy decree at the moment.

Chen Hong faced the officials kneeling in the hall, first smiled slightly, and then slowly unfolded the Ming and Huang holy decrees in his hands, and read aloud: "Fengtian carries the emperor, and the edict says: Lin Haoran, the secretary of the household department, is talented and loyal to protect the country...... Now the crown prince from the first product of the Taibao, to the ancient training, Mian Qin post, there must be a light to assist the virtue, there must be a good people's life, Qin this! ”

The sound was not loud or small, but it made the audience silent.

Prince Taibao?

When they heard this seal, Huang Guangsheng and other officials looked at Lin Haoran at the front in shock, suspecting that someone had begun to doubt their ears.

The highest real power official position in the Ming Dynasty was the six Shangshu of the second grade, and the rank of the cabinet "Four Palaces and Two Pavilions of the University Scholars" was all the fifth grade, but the cabinet ministers often appeared to be higher in status.

In fact, not only does the cabinet hold the power to vote here, but they usually hang the false title of the first rank, which is higher than the six Shangshu of the second rank in rank.

The fictitious titles of the Ming Dynasty include four categories: "Three Princes", "Three Gus", "Three Divisions of the Prince" and "Three Youths of the Prince", of which "Three Princes" is the first product, "Three Gus" and "Three Divisions of the Prince" are the first products, and "The Three Princes and Three Less" are the second products.

The Ming Dynasty stipulated: Generally, only the prince and the prince can obtain the title of "three dukes". Like Lu Bing, the former governor of Jinyi Weizuo, he won the "Taibao" among the three dukes, while the Wenchen during his lifetime usually could only obtain the title of "three orphans".

It is worth mentioning that Liu Jian, the minister of Gu Ming during the Zhengde period, broke the ceiling of "Congyipin Wenchen" and got the best title of Zhengyipin's Zuozhuguo, and then Li Dongyang, Yang Tinghe, Liang Chu and Yang Yiqing all got the Zhengyipin's Zuozhuguo.

In the Jiajing Dynasty, Jiajing was indeed an emperor who was not stingy with his courtiers, and he kindly awarded the false title of "Shangzhu State" to the Shoufu Xia Yan, who relied on him.

Yan Song was also given the title of "Shangzhu Country" by Jiajing, but Yan Song's response at the time was: "Zunlong can't have two people, and the name of the word 'Shang' is not suitable for people." Although there was this official title in the founding period, Xu Da, the prime minister of Zuo Xiangguo, was the number one meritorious hero, and he was only named Zuo Zhuguo, and asked His Majesty to remove this official title from the minister, and set it up as a decree to show the discipline that a vassal should have. ”

In the same way, Jiajing stopped the canonization of the "Shangzhu State", and only canonized Xia Yan as the "Shangzhu State", causing Xia Yan to become the only official in the Ming Dynasty to be awarded the title of "Shangzhu State".

Now, during the period when the four ministers were appointed as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, they were all awarded the title of "Prince Taibao" from the first product by Jiajing, and they have all made "progress" over the years.

Taking Xu Jie as an example, he received the title of "Prince Taibao" during his tenure as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and now he is the title of "Young Master and Prince Taishi", which is already at the top of the first product, and it seems that he is one step away from the Zuo Zhuguo of the first product.

Of course, this is a false position after all, and it does not bring real power to people, but more symbolizes a glory.

"The minister receives the order, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Lin Haoran pressed the little excitement in his heart, and saluted respectfully.

It may be a worthless thing in the eyes of others, but for Lin Haoran, it is clearly heavy. With this fictitious title of "Prince Taibao", he was not only able to live in an official position, but also took another step closer to the cabinet.

The title of "Prince and Prince" is a sign that distinguishes it from the ordinary six Shangshu, after all, in terms of status, the six Shangshu with the title are officials from the first rank. For example, although Wu Song, the secretary of the ministry, is a high-ranking official, he has not been able to get the title of "the third division of the prince", and he is already an official of the second grade.

Although getting this title may not necessarily be able to enter the cabinet, having this title is undoubtedly an extra bargaining chip, after all, it will be more logical to enter the cabinet from an official of the first grade.

In particular, his age and qualifications have always been shortcomings, and this title of "Prince Taibao" undoubtedly fills this deficiency for him and clears a major obstacle for him to enter the cabinet next.

Chen Hong handed over the holy decree to Lin Hao, and then said a few words of congratulations.

The two of them are no longer "outsiders", and Lin Haoran simply responded with a few words, just watching Chen Hong leave.

The incense of the incense case was still burning, and an autumn wind blew from the gate, making the incense burner burn more vigorously, and the place seemed more fragrant, and the figure standing above appeared even taller.

"The third division of the East Palace, the official residence is a product!"

Huang Guangsheng and Qian Bangyan looked at Lin Haoran with complicated eyes, but they never expected this result, especially Qian Bangyan did not expect that Lin Haoran was not only not punished by the emperor, but also received the grace of Congyipin.

Lin Haoran faced the autumn rain blowing, holding the bright yellow holy decree tightly in his hand, and the whole person was like falling into a dream.

Although he knew that his performance in Wanshou Palace this time was very good, he should be able to make a good impression on Jiajing. It's just that I never thought that Jiajing was such a kind person, and he was actually given the title of "Prince Taibao" from Yipin.

Lin Haoran obviously felt that everyone's eyes were different from him, in addition to envy, there was obviously a sense of fear, and he slowly swept over the officials present, and finally fell on Huang Guangsheng.

The corners of Huang Guangsheng's mouth were slightly bitter, but he didn't dare to hold it up like just now, after all, the identities of the two sides were already superior, so he took the initiative to give his hand and said: "Congratulations to Lin Shangshu on his promotion!" ”

Although Lin Haoran still continues to serve as the secretary of the household department, it is not wrong to say "promotion". After all, Lin Haoran hung up the title of prince from the first rank, and he was already an official from the first rank, and he was promoted from the second rank to the first rank.

"Congratulations to Lin Shangshu on his promotion!"

Although Qian Bangyan was reluctant in his heart, he still endured the jealousy in his heart and followed Huang Guangsheng to congratulate Lin Haoran.

"Congratulations to Lin Shangshu on his promotion!"

The officials of the Fourth Division of the Criminal Department also saluted one after another, and sincerely congratulated the "half-step pavilion elder".

Lin Haoran faced the congratulations of the officials, but his heart had calmed down, first dealt with two sentences decently, and then said goodbye to the officials: "The household department still has a lot of affairs to deal with, and this official is here to say goodbye!" ”

The officials naturally nodded yes hurriedly, and respectfully gave way to an aisle for Lin Haoran to leave.

Lin Haoran was about to leave, as if he suddenly remembered something, but he said seriously to Huang Guangsheng: "Huang Shangshu, Governor Hu has made remarkable achievements in quelling the southeast in the past!" Although he is suspected of being imprisoned today, after all, he has not been proven guilty, so you still arrange a clean cell for him, don't chill the heart of the hero! ”

If he couldn't dictate too much about the affairs of the Criminal Department before, but with the improvement of his status and status, he already has this qualification.

"Yes!" Huang Guangsheng felt that he had already lowered Lin Haoran, and Lin Haoran's request was not excessive, so he responded respectfully.

Liu Fushan and the other three took the initiative to step forward to open the sedan curtain for Lin Haoran, and respectfully watched their teacher get on the sedan chair and leave, and this teacher was already their big backer in the officialdom.

The sky in the capital is unpredictable, the clear half of the sky seems brighter, and a majestic eagle is soaring high in the sky, as if it is going to challenge higher places.