Qianyuan Palace East Que.

Dou Ji is fighting the emperor alone.

"Your Majesty," said Dou Ji happily, "when the Canaanite Snow Leopard entered the city, the interest of the common people was very high. The people all say that the reappearance of the Canaan snow leopard after a thousand years fully shows that His Majesty is the true son of heaven favored by God, and he is the son of heaven who is about to create a prosperous era. ”

Xiao Tuyou was also very happy and said, "Hua Yun, this kid, is very thoughtful. This errand was well done. I think it's better to reward him with something. ”

Dou Ji didn't know what the emperor was thinking, so he bowed his head and said nothing.

Xiao Tuyou said: "They are the richest businessmen in the world, and they must lack nothing from a luxury family for generations." In my opinion, it is better to reward him with a knighthood. ”

"Bestowing a knight" is a very solemn and rare grace, and it must come from above. Dou Ji didn't dare to speak anymore.

Tuyou smiled and said, "Dou Ji, Hua Yun is going to marry Fu Xuan." Think about it, what title is appropriate to give Huayun? Don't be wronged. I'm such a princess, I can't wronged her. ”

Dou Ji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the knighthood is the greatest grace given by the imperial court to your subordinates, and it should be determined by Your Majesty's cadres, and the ministers dare not speak falsely." ”

Xiao Tuyu said: "You Dou Ji." But Xiao Tuyou was very happy in his heart, and said in his heart: "Dou Ji is really more sensible than Luo Yuan. ”

Xiao Tuyu thought for a while, and then said: "I think, give a duke, right?" ”

Dou Ji was surprised. The Duke is the highest rank of knighthood, only one rank below the prince of the county, and it is also the highest reward that a courtier from a non-clan can receive. According to the practice of the previous dynasty, it was very prudent to confer the title of duke, and if there was no special merit, it was rare to confer the title of duke. Even the sons of Emperor Longwu, after the death of Emperor Longwu, were only made marquises, and were not able to be crowned dukes. Now, there is only one duke in the Dazhao court, and that is Zhou Duan, the late emperor of Dagao, who was named the Duke of Xiangguo. But Zhou Duan is the late emperor of the previous dynasty, the old lord, and he was named a duke, not only for the due courtesy, but also for the sake of restraining people's hearts, which can be compared with ordinary courtiers. And Hua Yun, who has no military achievements and political achievements, is about to be awarded the title of duke at a young age, and I am afraid that he will be criticized. But Dou Ji didn't dare to say these words.

Xiao Tuyou saw Dou Ji's doubts, "Do you think that the title of Feng is too high?" ”

Dou Ji nodded and said, "Your Majesty." The minister knows that this is His Majesty's love for Huayun. However, the minister is courageous, and the minister thinks that it is probably not the blessing of Huayun to suddenly be sealed to a high position. ”

Tuyou smiled and said, "How can it be said to be 'suddenly'? Hua Yun is Yun Jiao'e's brother, and he is very dedicated to guarding and accompanying Yun Jiao'e; After the Mid-Autumn Festival fire, there have been many changes in the palace, and Hua Yun is very effective in protecting me and the queen, the imperial sister-in-law, Yun Jiao'e and others. Let's not talk about that for now. This time, as the deputy envoy of the decree, he went to Tairodo to announce the decree and welcome his relatives into Beijing, and after being killed in the middle of Chuntuo, he resolutely assumed the responsibility of the envoy of the decree, and in many things, Hua Yun's approach was also very appropriate, not only to bring the Rongzhu family very well, but also to welcome the Holy Spirit like the Canaan snow leopard into the holy capital, and to do it properly and safely all the way. Judging from the reaction of the people today, the merit of the Canaan Snow Leopard coming to Beijing is no less than that of winning a county when the feudal domain was cut. ”

Dou Ji finally understood that the emperor gave the title of Duke Huayun because of the great effect of the Canaan snow leopard entering Beijing to win people's hearts. However, if you give the title of duke, there must always be a reason for saying the past. Dou Ji then said: "Your Majesty is far-reaching, and the ministers are overwhelmed with admiration. However, what is the reason for giving the title of Duke Huayun? ”

Tuyou smiled: "You idiot." Isn't there a justification for what is ready-made: to protect the Holy Spirit? Doesn't that still hold water? ”

Dou Ji deeply regretted his stupidity and omission, the emperor had already said that it was because of the Canaan snow leopard, and he even had to ask the reason for the knighthood, which was really stupid. Fortunately, Dou Ji listened to the emperor's tone and did not mean to blame, so he said: "The minister is dull, the minister is dull." ”

After a while, Prime Minister Yu Yuanxuan, Imperial Historian Du Gong, and Guang Luqing Xiao Lie also came.

After everyone saluted, he said: "Xiao Lie, you can tell everyone about those bad things of the royal family of Ganzi County." ”

Xiao Lie was promoted to Guangluqing by Zong Zhengcheng, who was in charge of clan affairs, although he became Guangluqing, but because he had a good relationship with the clan and had a very high prestige, he was still willing to consult Xiao Lie's opinion on some extremely important clan affairs.