For such a misdemeanor, the old face of the master of ceremonies and eunuchs sank, and he was about to ask the palace attendant Yu Shi, who was responsible for picketing the courtiers' etiquette, to record Cui Wenqing's rudeness, but Chen Hong shook his hand at him without caring about it, and said with a smile: "A few days ago, the thieves of the Ming Sect hijacked the students to blackmail the imperial court, thanks to the two Qing families who were not afraid of danger, willing to risk danger and sacrifice their lives to rescue more than 90 students who were kidnapped, Xiao Cui Aiqing was even more ingenious, using ecstasy incense to charm the Mingjiao demon in the hall of the painting boat, In this way, all the students were able to get out of trouble, and I was very relieved to this, and now I summoned the two Aiqing in the hall and commended them in public. ”

After finishing speaking, Chen Hong waved his hand and ordered in a loud voice: "Come on, announce the decree." ”

The words fell, and the master of ceremonies and eunuchs standing next to him had already stepped forward, facing the ministers and unfolding the yellow silk in his hand, and recited loudly: "Under the Gate: I have heard that there is a virtue, and the reward is excellent, the student Cui Wenqing, the Lantai school scholar Sima Tang sacrificed his life to take risks, caught thieves and raped for the country, and the festival of righteousness is also a rare loyal martyr. August 18, 8th year of Dayou. ”

The high-pitched tail note was still echoing in the hall, and Cui Wenqing was completely stunned.

Originally, he thought that even if he had made great achievements in rescuing the students, it had always been a practice that for unofficial and unemployed people like him, the imperial court would most likely take financial rewards, which was also the inertia of previous dynasties.

Moreover, because of the rescue of the Tai students, he still owes Nalan Bing 100,000 taels of silver, which can be described as a huge amount, if the imperial court can give him some money to pay off his debts, it will be good.

However, what he didn't expect was that the imperial court would be so generous and directly reward such an officer as a military captain, which completely amazed Cui Wenqing.

This so-called medal officer is a kind of ancient official rank, which has a rank but no position, and is used to reward honors, and its function is similar to that of modern medals.

However, the most affordable thing is that Cui Wenqing can rely on this martial arts captain from now on to receive a share of the imperial court every month, and if there is a major celebration of the imperial court, there will also be his share, it can be said that as long as Cui Wenqing does not make a big mistake and lose his official position in the future, the imperial court will support him for a lifetime.

As for Sima Tang, he was also surprised by the sudden promotion.

He, the Lantai School Shulang, is only a nine-rank official, and the left of the subordinate province is from the eighth-rank, that is to say, he has been directly promoted to two levels.

In fact, Sima Tang also knew that he hadn't made much effort to rescue the Tai student that night, and he was far less than Cui Wenqing, so he had always had low hopes for the reward, and he couldn't help but be surprised when he heard such a rich reward at this moment.

Without thinking too much, the two of them thanked each other at the same time, shouting long live the Holy Son of Heaven.

Chen Hong smiled and bowed, which made the two of them retreat.

Out of the Xuanzheng Palace, Cui Wenqing and Sima Tang were both in a trance.

One person suddenly became a medal officer from a white body, and another person was suddenly promoted two levels in a row, which naturally felt very incredible.

However, Cui Wenqing thought about it: his own lady is the governor of the Zhenwu Army from the third grade, which is equivalent to the deputy national level of later generations, and the martial arts captain he was awarded from the seventh rank is not enough to see at all, and the difference is even more than 108,000 miles, so the faint joy that originally came out of the ground has disappeared.

On this side, Sima Tang also regained his composure, and said to Cui Wenqing: "Cui Gongzi, congratulations here." ”

Cui Wenqing said with a smile: "Sima Zhuangyuan has been promoted to two levels, and he is an official, this is worth congratulating, you and I are happy together." ”

At this point, the two of them had nothing to say, and they were embarrassed.

At this time, an old chamberlain hurriedly walked over, and said with a smile: "Master Sima, you can leave after the Son of Heaven summons you, as for Cui Gongzi, please follow our family to the Yisui Palace, and after the next dynasty, the official family will summon you alone." ”

"What?!" Not only Cui Wenqing, but even Sima Tang on the side also showed an extremely shocked look.

The official family summoned him alone, what a shocking thing it was, especially since Cui Wenqing was still a white talent before entering the palace, so it showed the extraordinary nature of this summons.

Under such thoughts, Sima Tang had mixed feelings in his heart, so he had to leave with extremely envious eyes.

Under the guidance of the chamberlain, Cui Wenqing came to the Yisui Hall to wait first.

According to legend, this hall is the study of the Great Qi Emperor, and many political affairs are also handled here, so it is not surprising that Chen Hong summoned Cui Wenqing here.

After waiting for half an hour in such a boring way, Cui Wenqing suddenly heard a long call outside that "the official family has arrived", and before he came back to his senses, Chen Hong, who had just left the court, had already strode in alone.

The eyes of the two met and collided in the air, Cui Wenqing hurriedly lowered his head, and bowed his hand respectfully: "Grass people Cui Wenqing, I have seen the official family, long live long live, long live." ”

"Haha, Xiao Cui Qing's family is now a martial arts captain from the seventh grade, how can he still call himself a grass man?" Chen Hong stood in front of him with a hearty smile, without half an emperor's frame at all.

Seeing Chen Hong behaving like this, Cui Wenqing felt a little nervous.

To be honest, if Chen Hong puts on the majesty of the Son of Heaven, Cui Wenqing is also very adaptable, after all, this is what a Son of Heaven should look like.

However, Chen Hong is so amiable and polite, and Cui Wenqing, who doesn't know his temperament, will naturally have an incomprehensible feeling about him.

Don't think about it too much, Cui Wenqing arched his hand and said with a smile: "Today, when the palace awards the award, Weichen is really like being born in a cloud dream, and he has not come back to his senses, and I ask the official family to forgive me for the rudeness." ”

"It's okay, come on, sit down." Chen Hong pointed to the embroidery pier that had been placed next to him, and he turned around and bypassed the wide desk and sat on the throne behind the desk.

Cui Wenqing thanked him, sat solemnly at the hem of his robe, and sat down without squinting.

Seeing him like this, Chen Hong smiled and said, "Little Cui Aiqing doesn't need to be so nervous, I just ask casually." ”

Cui Wenqing nodded, but knew that Chen Hong was definitely not as simple as asking casually.

"I don't know when Xiao Cui Qing's family was born?"

"Qiyu official family, Weichen was born in March of the first year of Jinglong."

"Oh? The first year of Jinglong? It was the day I first ascended the throne. Oh, so I ascended the throne and you were born. ”

"Yes, Weichen is now eighteen years old, and the official family has also been on the throne for eighteen years, right?"

Hearing this, Chen Hong smiled and said: "Yes, I ascended the throne at the age of thirteen, and before I knew it, eighteen years had passed. ”

(End of chapter)