Giant Treasure

How can there be a good situation today.I am afraid that the people are still in disaster and unable to extricate themselves.Maybe they will scold my emperor and rebel...

Thinking of this, he couldn't help saying to himself: I want to give more rewards to Jiang Yuanwai, this kind man!In this way, it will be beneficial to "show the aftereffects" and let the people of the world know about me; "the rewards and punishments are clear." .

Emperor Daoguang and his officials said: "Last year, two consecutive rounds of disasters hit one after another! The vast number of victims can be appeased in time, their homes can be rebuilt, and they can catch up with this year's bumper harvest, so the people are grateful to the court. In fact, this is what the court said. Merit? If it wasn’t for the righteous act of Jiang Shanren in Gong’an County! I’m afraid the people in the disaster area would still be in misery.” All the ministers responded in unison: “My emperor is wise!”

The emperor said again: "The last time I ordered him to lend him only 8000 million taels, but he donated 4000 million taels, and a total of 2000 million taels was donated. This is not a small number. total!

Later I heard that he had sold half of the land and received 5000 million taels of silver, ready to donate it at any time.And said that even if it is to sell the manor, it will not hesitate!What a selfless act of kindness and patriotism, this is my good people! "

After hearing this, the ministers echoed: "My emperor is wise!" The emperor said again: "I have decided to increase the rewards for Jiang's father and son! To advocate later effects. What do you think?"

Suo Peiqi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, said: "My emperor is wise! A generous and righteous man like Jiang Yuanwai, his selfless dedication; can be a model for our dynasty! It can also be a model for future generations. I think: In addition to increasing rewards, we must also vigorously Commendation, let the world know: my emperor rewards and punishes wisely, and everyone knows."

All the ministers agreed again; Mr. Suo's words were very true, a benevolent person like Jiang Yuanwai should be given a certain amount of rewards, and he should also be ordered to the world; this is an unprecedented example.

After hearing the praise of the officials, Emperor Daoguang happily ordered: the Ministry of Officials will draw up the decree.He was promoted to Jiang Kefa, Public Security County, Jingzhou, Hubei; he was appointed as a "member of the household department".Wearing an official uniform at the top of the fifth rank, you can enter the court at any time. I want to see him.

Jiang Zaifa, the eldest son of Jiang Yuanwai, was promoted; he was appointed as a road patrol in Hubei branch, managing money and food in a province.Appreciate the sixth grade Dingdai Hualing, and he will take up his post immediately.

Promoted Jiang Zairong, the second son of Jiang Yuanwai; at the age of sixteen, he was recruited without examination, awarded a degree of Jinshi, and awarded the sixth rank to wear official uniforms.In addition, tell him: I hope he studies hard so that he can serve the country in the future.This!

Officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs rushed out of work to report: "The second son of Jiang Yuan is said to be only nine years old, and there is no existing official uniform in the treasury? Please ask the emperor to judge."

Emperor Daoguang made a strict decree: "Rush to make it! Make it overnight." He then ordered Suo Pei, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, to go to Hubei as the imperial envoy, and together with the governor Chen Jiachang, traveled day and night to Jiang Yuanwai's house to announce the decree quickly.

Let's say that the imperial envoy Sopei has received the emperor's order, and everything should be ready.Carried three imperial decrees!Immediately set off for Hubei, together with Hubei governor Chen Jiachang and Jingzhou prefect Xu Shouxin, all the way to Gong'an County.A long time ago, an official sent a horse to rush to announce the good news to Jiang Yuanwai's family!

The imperial envoys marched into Gong'an County with a guard of honor.At this time, more than a dozen gongs sounded!People flocked to the street, only to see drums and music playing, armored guards straddling horses and armed guards, guards of honor and solemnity, official sedan chairs gorgeous and neat, and flags waving for miles, it was really joyful.

Someone in the crowd recognized it; this is a guard of honor for the imperial envoy!So solemn and festive.People commented: Should I go to the county government?The magistrate of the county is about to be promoted again. Hu Youcai, the county magistrate, led the officials of the yamen to kneel down beside the road and greet him with cannons.

The guard of honor and his party passed the county government office and went straight forward.I saw the guard of honor passing through the north gate, stepping onto the bluestone avenue of Jiang's manor, and walking straight north.Only then did people understand: they were going to "Jiang's Manor".

You want to!Last year, there were many catastrophes in the world, and the staff donated huge sums of money to rescue the victims of the disasters all over the world; he rescued the suffering and disasters like a Bodhisattva, what kind of merit is this?I think the emperor wants to reward and reward the staff!People chattered and rushed along with the guard of honor.

The imperial envoy and his party came to Jiang's mansion, and Yuanwai's father and son had already been waiting here.I could only hear the eunuch with the palm seal of the Palace of Culture proclaiming loudly: "Jiang Yuanwai, father and son, three accept the decree!"

Jiang Kefa, father and son each held an imperial decree, and hurriedly knelt down to the north; raised the imperial decree in their hands above their heads and said loudly: "Thank you for the decree!" Then shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Immediately afterwards, the award was given to wear the official uniform!Three sets of father and son each.The ceremony is over; the officials respectfully invite the imperial envoy and the governor to sit in the hall.At this time, a eunuch from the House of Internal Affairs in the palace asked the father and son outside the palace to change clothes in the inner room.

After a while, three people walked out: all of them were worn by officials above the sixth rank.He greeted the imperial envoy and governor again.Both the fifth and sixth ranks were superior to Hu You, the magistrate of Gong'an County, and the magistrate of Hu hurriedly kowtowed to Yuanwai, his father and his son.

Master Xu, the magistrate, saw that Yuanwai was already an official of the household department, so he hurriedly greeted Yuanwai.How dare outsiders be worshiped by the magistrate!Hastily helped the magistrate to his feet.Yuanwai, who is nearly eighty years old, has gone through a lot of trouble!Coupled with the solemn and festive atmosphere and the tense mood, I was already sweating profusely.Fortunately, his body is still healthy and there is no serious problem. At this time, the father and son sat down one by one.

Sopei, the imperial envoy, also passed on the imperial edict: "Outsiders can come to the court at any time, and I want to see you." The second edict is: "I hope Jiang Zairong will study hard so that he can serve the country in the future." So far, all the official duties of the imperial envoy have been completed.

The next step is to congratulate the members!He Yuanwai, father and son, were all court officials within a day.As the saying goes, there are only "double happiness coming to the door", but today in Yuanwai's mansion it is "three happiness coming to the door"!Really gratifying and congratulations, this is my emperor!Everyone agrees.

No.18 Feeling ashamed and refusing to accept the salary

Let's say that all the officials of the imperial envoy and local officials at all levels congratulated the outsiders!Praise him for his selfless donation and immeasurable merit, and praise the emperor's sage!

At this time, Jiang Yuanwai said with deep emotion: "Thanks to the grace of the emperor, Yulu and I belong to the Jiang family. Such kindness really makes the old man feel ashamed!" The congratulations are over.

The staff ordered: hold a big banquet in the flower hall of the back hall; several tables are lined up for the banquet.The imperial envoys were accompanied by the governor Chen Daren and the foreign minister.The father-in-law and the magistrate were accompanied by the young master of the branch patrol and the young master of Jinshi, and the rest sat down in turn.

During the banquet, there was another congratulatory speech: Everyone said that my emperor is wise!My emperor is holy!The imperial envoy also said: "The meritorious deeds of Yuanwai are immeasurable, and my emperor's reward for Yuanwai's family is probably a great deal in the ages, and it can be said that there is no one before or after."

Everyone echoed: They all said yes; Mr. Suo clearly learned!This is the wiseness of the sage, the mighty kindness of the emperor, and the "honor" that the Jiang family deserves. After that, it was inevitable to exchange glasses and eat until the imperial envoy and the governor were very drunk before ending the banquet.There is no need to order the servants to serve the fragrant tea and fruit products, and everyone enjoys the fruit tea and chats happily.

At this time, the imperial envoy Suo announced to the officials the salaries of the court officials in front of the governor Chen and the magistrate Xu: "The monthly salary of the three fathers and sons is 100 taels each, 3000 taels a year for the honest banker, and 2000 taels a year for the two brothers. I After returning to Beijing, the Ministry of Household Affairs dispatched it on a monthly basis, and the magistrate Mr. Xu sent people to Jiang's mansion." After hearing this, Mr. Xu obeyed!

After hearing this, the staff members hurriedly said: "Master Suo let me tell you: I will not talk about the salary... I will not talk about it if I want to go to the office on the same day. I will be exempted from the next official and the child. A child is studying at a young age. The second is that they are old and old, and neither of them can work for the court or contribute to the country. As the saying goes: "You don't get paid for nothing."

Master Suo said after hearing this: "I told Yuanwai according to the official system that Yuanwai was clean and honest and refused to accept salary, so I had to go back to the emperor to make a decision." I am waiting for a group of people, how to arrange tonight?"

After thinking about it, Mr. Chen said: "Your Excellency, there are two places to choose from. One is the Public Security County Government Office, which is of course nearby, and the second is the Jingzhou Government Office, which is about eighty miles away."

After thinking about it, the imperial envoy Suo Pei said, "That's good! Let's go to the Public Security County Government Office?" Everyone agreed;The staff members repeatedly persuaded them to stay; just staying in the humble house for one night, I don't know if you adults think it's okay?

Governor Chen Daren said to Yuanwai: "Master Suo has already decided where to go, so there is no need to bother Yuanwai. Because I am waiting for an order, I am afraid that it will be inappropriate to give others a handle." Yuanwai also understood what Master Chen meant. , had to give up.

At this time, Yuan Wai ordered to present gifts: the imperial envoy Suo and the governor Chen each presented 200 taels of gold.The magistrate and father-in-law donated 150 taels of gold each, and the rest all donated 200 taels of silver.

At this time, Yuanwai and the imperial envoy said: "Your Excellency has brought great favor and honor to the Jiang family. It really makes the old man panic and grateful. The officials have nothing to repay, and there is still [-] million taels of treasury in the house. , on this occasion, donate it to the imperial court for use in times of famine, and I hope your lord will accept it on behalf of the emperor."

Mr. Suo was very moved when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "The loyalty and patriotism of Yuanwai can be learned from the world, which is really admirable! It's just that Yuanwai donated all the silver that he had left. Is the cost of the family...?"

The member hurriedly replied: "This...you don't have to worry, my lord. Right now it's the autumn harvest season, and I still have half of the field money to be collected, so it probably won't be a problem."

Master Suo heard this, and then he felt relieved and said: "Alright, then let me take it back to the capital, and return the decree to the Holy One together!"

The member was overjoyed immediately, and hurriedly said, "I'll arrange packing tonight, and send it to the County Yajiao Master for review tomorrow morning."

In the farewell, the imperial envoy Suo spoke to the foreign staff