Under the gaze of a group of courtiers, Gu Simiao slowly spoke, "Weichen begs to change the title of Taihe County. ”

Hearing this, everyone immediately showed a look of doubt.

There are seventy-five provinces in Sanjing and more than 7,000 prefectures and counties in Great Xia, and it is impossible for most courtiers to remember the names and locations of all prefectures and counties, but this Taihe County is known to almost every courtier.

And also know the specifics there.

Because Taihe County, like Xingping County, is a county seat under Shuntianfu.

It is naturally impossible for a court official who can live in a temple not to remember the subordinate counties at the feet of the emperor.

But it was because they knew that they were puzzled.

Although the land of Gyeonggi is extremely prosperous, it is not all a land of ointment, and there are also many middle and inferior counties, so the gold content of Lu Chen, the county prince of Xingping County, is particularly high.

Although Xingping County is not as expensive as Luojing, it is also a good place to prosper, with plenty of oil and water, and with the empress's favor to Lu Chen, as long as Lu Chen is willing, he can completely include many rich families in the food estate.

Just lying down, you can receive a lot of money, food, and spirit stones.

But Taihe County is different.

Taihe County is located in the northwest corner of Luojing, more than 200 miles away from Luojing, in the middle of two black mountains full of carbon.

Due to the special topography and geology, most of the land there is extremely barren.

Not to mention being able to grow spiritual food with spirit yuan, even if it is ordinary food, only a small amount of cultivated land can be planted, and it can't feed many people at all.

If there is not enough rich land, there will naturally not be much population, and the population of the entire county is not more than 10,000 households, and there are very few rich households, most of whom are poor families.

Not to mention that it is on a par with Gangneung County, which has a population of one million, it is also far from Xingping County.

Exchange the county prince of Gangneung County with 3,000 food towns for the county prince of a worthless county seat?

They really couldn't understand what was going on in Gu Simiao's mind.

The empress frowned slightly, and asked softly: "If I remember correctly, that Taihe County is the worst county in Shuntian Prefecture, with very little annual income, Gu Aiqing, you gave up the rich land of Jiangling and chose the barren land of Taihe County, but what is the special reason?" ”

Lu Chen also looked over.

In the curious eyes of everyone, Gu Simiao nodded without hesitation.

"Your Majesty is wise, and the reason why Wei Chen is like this is indeed because of a special reason."

Hearing this, the empress glanced at Lu Chen imperceptibly, and then asked, "Can you tell me?" ”

"Of course."

Gu Simiao nodded, and continued:

"Ten years ago, when Wechen was studying in the sect when he was young, there was a senior sister who took care of Wechen and was the same sister as Wechen, and later, in a sect experience, Wechen walked with his sister."

Speaking of this, her voice inexplicably became a little heavy, her chin drooped slightly, and her eyes dimmed a little.

In her low voice, everyone soon learned about the past of this peerless man who had been rare for a thousand years.

Ten years ago, when she was fifteen years old, she had just stepped out of the sect, and in that sect experience, because she was young and arrogant, she did not listen to the advice of her fellow senior sisters, and as a result, she accidentally fell into the trap of evil.

In order to protect her, her senior sister finally died tragically under the claws of the evil spirit.

This incident has become the regret of Gu Simiao's life.

After talking about the past ten years ago, Gu Simiao's little hand under her sleeve tightened inexplicably.

"Senior sister was born in poverty, she is a girl from an ordinary family in Heitu Village, Taihe County, she once told Weichen before her death that she does not have much ambition in this life, and only hopes that after leaving the sect, she can have the opportunity to return to her hometown and benefit the township."

"If there is still strength left, she will help all the people and benefit the poor families like her at the beginning."

Hearing this, Lu Chen's face suddenly showed a sudden expression.

The county prince of Jiangling, who gave up 3,000 households of food, deigned to be the county prince of Taihe County, was it originally an obsession with the benefactor who saved his life

At this time, Gu Simiao said again: "Senior sister sacrificed her life to save Weichen, her beliefs and wishes, Weichen naturally has to inherit them, therefore, the high-ranking official Houlu is not what Weichen wants, Weichen just wants to replace Senior Sister and realize the ideals and ambitions that she has no chance to achieve." ”

After speaking, she directly bent her knees, knelt heavily on the ground, and pleaded sincerely:

"I hope Your Majesty will be fulfilled!"

When the words fell, the courtiers couldn't help but be slightly moved.

The empress also had a strange look on her face.

In the next second, before she could weigh the pros and cons in her mind, Jiang Chengdao's voice suddenly sounded in her ears.

"Promise her, Your Majesty."

Hearing Jiang Chengdao's transmission, the empress was slightly stunned for a moment, and then said silently in her mind:

"Brother Huang was moved by Gu Aiqing's words?"

"A little bit."

Jiang Chengdao replied casually, obviously, his focus was not on this.

"It doesn't matter what this kind of thing is, what Wechen wants to say is that it's almost time to prepare for the arrangement after Wechen returns to Cangming."

Hearing this, the empress's face suddenly sank.

"Is the royal brother leaving?"

"Hmm."

Jiang Chengdao responded lightly:

"The Holy Realm is related to the stability of the world, no matter what, there can be no accidents, now that Wechen has left the country for nearly a month, before leaving, with the help of His Majesty's Supreme Holy Power and Wechen's Holy Spirit Power, the Great Array of Sealing Evil is about to reach its limit, before the evil spirit breaks the seal, Wechen must rush back to the Holy Realm, otherwise the consequences are unimaginable."

"Your Majesty can't do without the support of the generals, and now the only person who can make Your Majesty sit back and relax in this matter is Gu Simiao, except for Fu Huan."

"Although the other generals of the Pillar Kingdom who have the strength of the Unified Realm have been attached to Your Majesty, their hearts are separated from their bellies, and their loyalty has yet to be verified, and now except for the Wasteland, the other borders are still under the threat of the iron hooves of the alien race, and they cannot be moved lightly, and Gu Simiao has performed well in the matter of the Demon Queen."

"Therefore, taking advantage of this opportunity to reward the meritorious minister, leaving her in Luojing, together with Fu Huan, who is about to return to Beijing, as Your Majesty's right-hand man, is the most suitable choice at present."

When the words fell, the empress thought for a moment, and then nodded secretly.

Jiang Chengdao was right, in the half year that he had returned to the Cangming Realm with at least half of the Cangming Army to reconstruct and repair the Great Array of Sealing Evil Formations, it was impossible for her to rely on his supreme power as before.

Someone has to take his place to some extent.

And the strongest person under the Holy King is none other than the warrior of the Guiyi Realm.

Fu Huan and Gu Simiao are both excellent candidates.

As soon as she thought of this, the empress no longer hesitated, and the moment her eyes returned to focus, she slowly spoke, and said to Gu Simiao, who was half-kneeling at the bottom:

"Gu Aiqing is so affectionate and righteous to her life-saving benefactor, how can I be that hard-hearted villain?"

Hearing this, Gu Simiao's face suddenly relaxed slightly, and then arched her hand: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." ”

The empress raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and then said, "It's still too early to thank you. ”

As she spoke, she suddenly glanced at the somewhat sparse queue of military attachés, and then raised her voice:

"Gu Simiao, the governor of Huangzhou, understands the righteousness and is loyal to the country. Sealed Taihe County and County Prince, added the title of Prince Shaobao, and added the title of Governor of Chinese and Foreign Military, Shenwu General, and the General Division. ”

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were instantly stunned.

Even Gu Simiao herself was stunned.

She never expected that after her operation, not only did she not anger the emperor, but she received a lot of compensation.

After the other courtiers reacted, they couldn't help but look at Jiang Chengdao.

The county prince of Taihe County, the prince and the prince are all false.

The official position that really needs to be paid attention to is the head of the military attaché, the general of Jimmu.

This is the top military attache in command of the 800,000 forbidden army!

The previous Shenwu general was Xiahou Yan, the uncle of the demon queen, and was one of the core figures in the demon queen's henchmen, and was deeply trusted by the demon queen.

Of course, Gu Simiao is fully qualified to sit in this position.

Whether it's merit, loyalty, or origin.

She met almost all the conditions.

But just because she meets the conditions doesn't mean she'll be able to sit in that position.

The crux of the matter lies in the Cangming Saint King.

Although the forbidden army has now been reorganized, the soldiers and horses that maintain the order of Luojing and replace the forbidden army that betrayed the emperor before are almost all the Cangming army brought out by the Holy King of Cangming.

As long as he doesn't nod, no one will want to get their hands on Luo Jing's military power.

Even the emperor.

However, in the eyes of everyone who were worried or expectant, Jiang Chengdao turned around without hesitation and shouted to the empress:

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Seeing his straightforward statement, Fang Ping, Liu Dongyang and other courtiers immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then invariably bowed their hands in unison, shouting Your Majesty's wisdom.

With the finalization of Gu Simiao's change of reward, this grand court meeting with the theme of meritorious deeds came to an end.

After the eunuchs shouted "retreat from the dynasty", a group of courtiers rushed out one after another and left the Taiji Palace, while Jiang Chengdao followed the empress and went to the Zichen Hall with her.

"Huaiyu."

As soon as he walked out of the Taiji Hall with a few colleagues who congratulated him on his promotion, Gu Simiao's voice came from behind him.

Those few people said goodbye to Lu Chen very interestingly and left quickly, while Lu Chen turned his head and looked at Gu Simiao.

"Miss Gu is in trouble?"

Seeing his indifferent look, Gu Simiao was stunned for a very short time, then chuckled lightly and said, "It's nothing, just come and congratulate you." ”

Lu Chen: "."

Please, don't congratulate, I'm so distressed.

Gu Simiao smiled again and said: "From the seventh rank to the third grade, you have been promoted to the ninth level in a row, although it is not without precedent, but it is also very rare, Your Majesty is really good to Huaiyu, you are so enviable." ”

Hearing this, Lu Chenhou's heart suddenly went numb.

Then he shook his head lightly, and said: "There is nothing to congratulate, in the eyes of the lower officials, no matter what position it is, its essence is to be loyal to the country and the society, and to seek the welfare of the people of the world. ”

"As the so-called seeking his own government in his position, holding an important position, especially being promoted out of the ordinary, means shouldering countless times heavier responsibilities than before, His Majesty is so wrong to love the lower officials, the lower officials must do everything for the affairs of the state, and make this errand as perfect as possible, only in this way can the grace of the monarch be repaid."

Hearing this meticulous answer, Gu Simiao's originally chuckling face couldn't help but become a little solemn.

"Huaiyu is really as rumored, he is so conscientious and conscientious at all times."

"Miss Gu has won the prize."

Gu Simiao shook her head slightly, and then sighed inexplicably.

"Huaiyu, although it is our duty to be a courtier, we can't only have official affairs in life, and when we should think about ourselves, we still have to think about ourselves."

Lu Chen raised his eyebrows slightly: "Forgive me for being dull, I don't know what Miss Gu is referring to?" ”

A meaningful smile spread across Gu Simiao's face.

"I have to say, Huaiyu, you have really not changed at all in the past few years, just like when I saved you, you are still so brainless and sluggish."

Lu Chen frowned slightly.

Immediately afterwards, without waiting for him to ask, Gu Simiao said again: "Speaking of which, Huaiyu, listen to Xiao Yi, you and he have been looking for my whereabouts for the past few years, and now that you finally know my identity, and finally reunited, don't you have anything special to say to me?" ”

Speaking of this, she suddenly narrowed her eyes, and there was a hint of deep meaning in her gaze when she looked at Lu Chen.

However, Lu Chen pretended to think about it for a while, and then simply shook his head neatly.

"Except for thanks, I don't have anything to say to Miss Gu."

Gu Simiao: "."

The delicate little face was full of speechlessness.

This man is really a piece of wood.

Shaking her head, Gu Simiao shook off the distracting thoughts in her heart, and then said to Lu Chen with a calm face: "Huaiyu, remember not to leave in a hurry after you get off duty, wait for me in the Liuke Corridor Public Room." ”

"Hmm."

At the same time, inside the Zichen Palace.

sighed that Lu Chen was promoted quickly, not only Gu Simiao, but Jiang Chengdao also felt a little emotional.

It's just that the empress has already directly announced the decree, and he can't openly oppose his sister in the court and attack her authority.

Of course, he didn't look down on Lu Chen, but he just felt that this was a bit of a sprout.

After all, Lu Chen was too young.

"Although the political achievements are enough, but is this a little too early for Lu Chen?"

Hearing this, the empress shook her head.

"During Lu Qing's tenure as the governor of the two states, all parties have done a very good job, not only can coordinate all parties, so that Xiao Aiqing can focus all his energy on water control, but also manage the government affairs of the two states in an orderly manner, and is deeply loved by the people."

"And he can not only do things, but also dare to do things, not afraid of the powerful, dedicated to the public, dare to be the first in the world, is a rare virtuous minister in the world, just the right servant of engineering, I even feel that it is a bit overkill for him."

"If it weren't for the fear that he would refuse, I would even want to directly promote him to the rank of servant."

Seeing the empress's regretful look, Jiang Chengdao couldn't help but be a little speechless.

All ascended to the sky in one step, and directly became a waiter, and his sister was not satisfied.

Why don't you just let him go straight to the cabinet?

Finally stayed up until the weekend, and all the two days after tomorrow were used to code words, adding more !!

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