mtl008 Chapter 161: Confirmed Supervisory Commissioner and Relative Autonomy
Chapter 161: Confirmed Supervisory Commissioner and Relative Autonomy
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" The chief eunuch Liang Zhaozhong knelt on the ground with his hands forward.
Received the reward from Emperor Mu on behalf of Shen Qian.
The post of Inspector General was appointed by the Grand Administrator Liang Zhaozhong since the establishment of the Supervisory Office, and was not well known to the ministers in the court.
After all, the duty of the Inspector is to supervise all officials. If all officials know who the Inspector is, then when he arrives at the local level, he will probably only be controlled by the local authorities, which will be of no help in clearing out corrupt officials.
As for the silver token he gave to Shen Qian before, it was originally out of kindness, to help this clever woman settle down in the southern border. Unexpectedly, he accidentally made her the "Inspector".
When Liang Zhaozhong received her commendation for his achievements, he had already decided to let Shen Qian take on the position of Inspector.
It is beneficial to both the court and him.
After the reward, Emperor Mu issued another order:
"Start collecting cattle and livestock throughout the entire Ducheng County."
"All cattle purchased at market prices will be handled by the Supervisory Office. No official may set up checkpoints or obstruct them!"
"Gather all the official cattle of the county in Liangdu."
"Yes!" Liang Zhaozhong was overjoyed when he heard that Emperor Mu had made up his mind to use the fire bull strategy.
If this succeeds, he will be ranked first in the Supervisory Department for his achievements!
The ministers looked at Liang Zhaozhong who had once again taken on an important task, and their eyes were filled with jealousy.
There have been successful cases for this kind of thing before, and now that this matter has been handed over to the Supervisory Department, it is obvious that they are being asked to make meritorious contributions.
If this matter is given to a civil official, after defeating the barbarians, even if he was only a fifth-rank official before, he can jump to a third-rank or above court official.
But if it is handed over to the eunuchs, their power is originally dependent on the imperial power, and there is no way to give them more power. To put it bluntly, they are just occupying the toilet without doing anything.
Liang Zhaozhong felt the jealousy of his ministers and thought to himself: It seems that the credit this time will not be easy to get.
Be careful with these old bastards.
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One day later.
The sun is directly overhead.
Abnormal weather brought endless heat.
The temperature, which had just dropped, suddenly rose again, forcing the group of people in front of him, who had originally planned to put on more clothes, to put away the clothes they had taken out.
Wang You and Wang Liang sat in the carriage and looked outside.
The two men's eyes, filled with strong desire, stared at the beautiful figure driving in front of them.
Although they were all fleeing from famine, Qingluan always had a faint fragrance on her body, and her appearance and expression were extremely graceful.
It can be said that the two of them are guarded by such a beauty every day.
At that age when you are full of vigor and vitality, it is impossible not to be tempted.
But when they thought of their mother's order, they couldn't help but shrink their necks:
Keep an eye on these two. If they do anything inappropriate, they will be punished immediately.
They dared not doubt the validity of their mother's orders.
Ever since Wang Wu was injured, they ran away and hid aside, not daring to step forward to help. Coupled with their previous misdeeds, their impression in front of their mother became worse and worse.
They were all worried that they would be kicked out of the family by their mother like their eldest brother and second sister.
Qingluan seemed to sense something and turned back gently.
He just happened to meet the aggressive gazes of Wang You and Wang Liang.
In a brothel, she would have been immune to this kind of gaze.
This situation may occur in the master's home.
She didn't dare.
If the master knew about this and charged her with seducing the young master, she would have no way to seek justice even after her death.
Turning his head back, Qingluan thought to himself: It seems I have to report this matter to the master.
Just thinking about it.
The team in front suddenly stopped.
The carriage she was driving also stopped.
Naturally, Qingluan jumped off the carriage and moved forward to check.
Suddenly, he saw a eunuch in a black and red robe, holding a golden silk cloth in his hand, and behind him were three eunuchs also in black and red robes.
A high-pitched, sharp voice came out of his mouth:
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
As soon as the voice fell, everyone in the audience knelt.
Even Princess Chi Yu knelt down directly.
I was puzzled: Why was there an imperial edict? Didn't Sister Shen give the credit to Liang Zhaozhong?
Could it be that the chief steward didn't want this achievement?
Just as he was thinking about it, Shen Qian also got off the carriage.
You An, who was in charge of reading the imperial edict, immediately dismounted, stood in front of Shen Qian, opened the imperial edict, and read it loudly to Shen Qian:
"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:"
"Shen Qian, the Supervisory Commissioner of the Supervisory Department, has defeated the barbarians, beheaded over 900 of them, and strengthened the martial virtue of Daliang."
"Specially appointed: Supervisor Shen Qian, Earl of Jiangnan Yungang County, hereditary viscount, and fief of 900 households in Jiangnan Yungang County, full fief, and 300 hereditary fiefs!"
"Appreciate this!"
After the words fell, Shen Qian and Chi Yu were unable to react.
Earl, he was really conferred the title of Earl.
Moreover, his fiefdom has 200 more households than mine. The emperor's grace is so great! Chi Yu thought, looking at Shen Qian with eyes full of envy.
This is a fief of 900 in Jiangnan, which is a rich place.
It is many times more prosperous than places like Luoyun County in the northern border.
"Why don't you accept the order?" Chi Yu reacted and gently reminded Shen Qian beside him.
Only then did Shen Qian come back to her senses from her shock.
My identity...is confirmed as the Inspector?
And he was even made an earl?
Reborn just to live for myself, but ended up accidentally becoming a member of the powerful class, this... is too lucky, right? Shen Qian thought, and replied respectfully:
"The minister accepts the order!"
Watching Shen Qian take the imperial edict from his hands.
A big smile appeared on You An's face.
This person is one of us. If she can be awarded a title, it will set an example for those who are also in the Supervisory Office.
"Mr. Inspector Shen, Chief Steward Liang asked me to bring you a message." After seeing Shen Qian stand up, You An spoke to Shen Qian again.
"Please speak." Shen Qian listened attentively.
"General Manager Liang once said: Giving you the Inspector General was the right decision." You An imitated General Manager Liang's tone and relayed:
"Your Majesty has bestowed upon you a bounty. Take it with you and proceed to the southern border to take up your post."
"If the North wins, I will transfer you back to the North to oversee the recovery of lost territory."
Shen Qian listened to You An's retelling.
I felt dizzy.
Transfer myself back to the northern border to supervise the army?
I don't have the ability to command an army. If I really become a military supervisor, I'm afraid that if I don't say anything, it will be the greatest help to Daliang in regaining its lost territory.
"Thank you, General Manager, for your cultivation." Shen Qian agreed politely.
You An expressed his envy sincerely.
At the same time, he called the two eunuchs behind him and handed the earl's seal and the imperial edict of appointment to Shen Qian.
According to Daliang tradition, the title of earl refers to the county city. If the earl is hereditary, the entire county city will be governed by the earl for generations.
Daliang would send officials to assist in management, but the actual financial and military affairs of the county would be coordinated by the earl.
The court did not issue any salary except for the earl's salary, but the income within the county city did not need to be handed over to the court, as it was used to support the princess's soldiers and personal guards. However, other taxes within the county had to be handed over to the court.
The princess had a great degree of autonomy over the county town, which was why a single imperial decree could summon 200,000 troops to the capital of Liang.
Shen Qian took the Earl's seal and the imperial edict of appointment and said goodbye to You An.
Listening to Chi Yu's story silently.
The more I listened, the more shocked I became.
After a long while, Shen Qian confided the biggest doubt in her heart:
"Sister Chi, then the Earl of Pingyuan County, isn't that... isn't that..."