Chapter 48: Pardon the world, clouds and rain

June 19th.

Gao Gong, dressed in plain clothes, pushed the door open and walked out of his home.

Today, the emperor announced that he would hold a sacrifice ceremony at the gate, which is also part of the funeral ceremony for the late emperor, so naturally he needs to wear plain clothes.

As Gao Gong stepped out of the house, he looked up and saw Zhang Juzheng standing by the road waiting for him.

I didn't react for a moment.

Zhang Juzheng had already walked up: "Prime Minister."

Gao Gong frowned and looked at him: "What's the matter?"

Zhang Juzheng made a gesture of invitation, indicating that he could talk while walking.

"I want to discuss something with Yuan Fu."

The two of them went to the imperial city together.

Gao Gong looked at Zhang Juzheng warily: "If you have anything to discuss, you may as well go to the cabinet to discuss it."

Zhang Juzheng has caused him a lot of trouble in the past two days.

The Ministry of Rites was dragged on for a long time and no ceremony was decided on to confer the title of emperor on the two palaces.

He wanted to recruit Xu Jie again, hoping that the former Prime Minister would restrain him.

It can be said that in the face of political enemies, a little friendship no longer plays a dominant role.

But Zhang Juzheng did not respond, instead he continued: "Earlier, the two palaces issued an order to demote Song Zhihan, the Chief Secretary, and Zhang Shouyue, the Imperial Censor."

"Originally it was said that he would be banished to a bitter and cold place, but now I have a new theory."

Song Zhihan was Gao Gong's disciple, and Zhang Shouyue was Gao Gong's protégé. The two had previously charged into battle and were the first to be shot.

Although Gao Gong is in power now, it is not easy for him to change his orders every day.

Speaking of this, Gao Gong couldn't help but feel a little surprised and curious.

He asked expressionlessly, "Tell me."

He wanted to see what Zhang Juzheng was going to do to him next.

Zhang Juzheng nodded and said, "Daozhou is a bit too much. What I mean is, how about being demoted to Songjiang Prefecture?"

Gao Gong was stunned. Songjiang Prefecture? That was a place that all officials avoided.

Why? That's Xu Jie's territory!

Let’s not talk about whether we can afford to provoke him or not.

There are hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land in the hands of others. How would you collect taxes if you were the chief official?

It is difficult to judge criminal cases and collect taxes, so naturally no results can be achieved. Therefore, anyone who has some aspirations does not want to be an official.

But Gao Gong immediately realized that Zhang Juzheng had something else in mind.

He probed, "Do you want to... reopen the Xu Jie surrender case?"

To put it bluntly, the case of Xu Jie's surrender was to dig out Xu Jie's hundreds of thousands of acres of land and to examine its origins.

Hai Rui went there for this matter in the first place, but unfortunately it ended up in nothing.

Gao Gong and Xu Jie had a deep grudge against each other, and now he was throwing all his disciples over there, with no other reason other than to cause trouble.

Zhang Juzheng openly admitted: "If we want to measure the land, we must start with my teacher, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the world."

That being said.

But that was not what he really meant. After all, he was his own teacher, and he did not want to force him to death unless it was absolutely necessary - after all, when Hai Rui left, Xu Jie had at least symbolically returned 60,000 acres.

It was the intention of the sage king to take action against Xu Jie.

The emperor only said that corruption was concentrated at the top, and if Xu Jie was not dealt with, how could the people below be convinced?

If the upper level protects the middle, and the middle level protects the lower level, and both sides resist stubbornly, it will be harmful to the new policy.

Logically speaking, Zhang Juzheng could make some excuses, but the problem was that the emperor had shown his support for the land allocation, and he couldn't just refuse him any face.

Moreover, it was linked to whether Gao Gong had the intention to usurp the throne.

He simply agreed to the task, but only struggled with time.

Said to be.

If we had come to our senses before the first year of the Wanli reign, everything would still be possible.

If you do not restrain yourself and repent after the first year of the Wanli reign, the law will not show mercy to you.

In this way, the two of them reached a consensus and prepared to deal with the matter first.

After hearing this, Gao Gong pondered for a moment.

He had no objection to this and was even a little surprised.

He spent a lot of time trying to deal with Xu Jie. In the fifth year of Longqing, he implicated Xu Jie by taking advantage of the case of Sun Kehong.

However, Zhang Juzheng often showed mercy to his teacher.

Now that he actually brought up this matter on his own initiative, could it be that he was trying to use this as an opportunity to show his goodwill to him?
Gao Gong was a little unsure, so he couldn't help but ask, "How come you, a good student, are suddenly disrespectful to your teacher?"

This was the question Zhang Juzheng was waiting for.

He looked at Gao Gong meaningfully and reminded him, "We have different ideas, but no matter how much we fight, it's all for the sake of the government."

"If I don't even care about the political situation, then wouldn't that mean I'm only interested in power and have the intention of usurping the throne?"

That’s enough for now.

When Gao Gong faces a choice, he will realize it.

He could only help so far.

If Gao Gong disregarded the overall situation and was regarded as a traitor by the emperor, he would be helpless.

After saying this, Zhang Juzheng took a step ahead of him and left.

Only Gao Gong was left standing there, confused and thoughtful.

I thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure out what Zhang Juzheng was doing.

It can only be attributed to the fact that seeing that he was in power, they wanted to show goodwill to him.

……

Before today's court meeting, all officials must gather at Xuanzhi Gate.

Of course, it was not for the generals to review, but for the late emperor to offer sacrifices and divination, and for the emperor to grant amnesty and rewards.

Xuanzhi Gate is located in the south of the Forbidden City, between the Meridian Gate and the Huangji Hall, and is a must-pass place for court officials.

Since Renzong once held court here, it became a precedent for the new emperor to hold court here upon his accession to the throne.

It was just dawn and the emperor had not arrived yet.

All the civil and military officials were dressed in plain clothes and covered their heads with linen cloth. They were divided into two groups and had already begun waiting.

The monks, Taoist priests and chief priests gathered together and muttered to themselves.

Gao Gong was at the head of the class. He glanced around and frowned.

Today seems to be different...

Duke Chengguo Zhu Xizhong actually took the position of the ceremonial officer!

Isn't this person's health deteriorating and he is no longer competent for the job?
Is this because he is about to die and wants to move around for the last time?
And why did that old bastard Gu Huan come too? Gao Gong looked at Gu Huan intently.

This old man had previously fought with the Ministry of War for the emperor's share of the Beijing Garrison, and was finally driven back home to enjoy his retirement. Why did he show up today?

At the beginning, Zhao Zhenji drove this person away and spread the word that "Huan only knows how to retreat and defend himself in order to preserve his reputation and avoid suspicion."

Now that he is in a high position, Gu Huan dares not to advance or retreat.

How dare you underestimate him like this?
Just as he was getting angry, a burst of mournful music sounded.

Gao Gong regained his composure and raised his head, only to see the emperor in kimono, surrounded by a group of eunuchs, female officials, and secretaries, slowly approaching.

What puzzled him was that Feng Bao was not by his side.

Although the Imperial Household Department was temporarily suppressed by him, he did not believe that Feng Bao would give up struggling.

No matter how bad the situation is, I will not give up my right to attend court sessions.

The high arched eyebrows started fighting.

Several layers of doubts piled up on top of each other, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.

As the emperor approached, the officials did not kneel down to kowtow, but instead paid their respects one by one.

Zhu Yijun accepted the gift and said a few polite words to encourage his ministers.

Then he asked the chief priest seriously, "Everyone, is it okay to build my father's mausoleum in Dayu Mountain?"

The chief priest bowed and said: "This place is in harmony with the heavens and the earth's veins. This is the place where the country can prosper."

Zhu Yijun nodded: "Good!"

He turned to look at Weng Ruda and said, "Then we will follow the cabinet's proposal and start construction on the 18th day of the 11th month. We will order Weng Ruda, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, to supervise the construction of the mausoleum."

Weng Ruda immediately accepted the order.

Gao Gong watched this scene quietly. There was nothing wrong with the content. These were all reported by the cabinet. Now that the emperor nodded and announced it, it was reasonable.

But for some reason, the uneasiness in his heart became more and more serious.

He stared at the emperor, wondering what was wrong with him today.

The emperor called out to Lü Diaoyang again: "Mr. Lü."

Lü Diaoyang replied solemnly: "I am here."

Zhu Yijun ordered: "My mother and I are interested. Let the Ministry of Rites discuss the posthumous title of the emperor. The imperial edict has been issued."

As soon as the imperial edict was announced, Zhang Hong stepped out from the crowd, unfolded the imperial edict, and prepared to summon.

These were the procedures that had been decided long ago. All the officials listened quietly, except Gao Gong, who was absent-minded and frowned even more tightly.

The court officials did not think there was anything wrong. They just occasionally looked at the rising sun, felt the slowly getting hot, and hoped that this process would end as soon as possible.

Zhang Hong held the imperial edict in his hand, unfolded it and sang: "I believe that since ancient times, the saintly emperors and wise kings who established great achievements in their time will surely enjoy great reputations in later generations. The successors of the throne have all gathered public opinion for them, spread their glory, examined and followed the ancient rules, and recommended them with honorary titles, so as to honor their relatives and respect filial piety."

……

"You, the Ministry of Rites, should gather all the civil and military officials to decide on the posthumous title, choose a day, and respectfully present the imperial seal to praise the good fortune of our father. I respectfully order you to do so."

After an imperial decree was read, Lu Diaoyang was about to step forward to receive it.

Gao Gong suddenly stepped out of the line and walked forward.

He said, "I obey your order! The Cabinet will work with the Ministry of Rites to decide on the posthumous title of the late emperor as soon as possible."

Zhang Hong was at a loss and looked back at the emperor.

Zhu Yijun nodded gently.

Only then did Gao Gong receive the imperial edict.

He observed everyone's reactions but didn't notice anything wrong.

During this test, everyone's expressions and actions were the same as usual, as if he was the only one who was suspicious.

Gao Gong felt slightly relieved.

Li Jin took another step forward and read out another imperial decree: "Before dawn on the tenth day of the sixth month of the sixth year of Longqing, all officials, soldiers and civilians who have committed crimes, except for those who are extremely guilty of capital crimes, those who have been exiled to the border and missed opportunities, and those who have threatened to kill... will not be pardoned; those who have committed theft, desertion, anonymous writing but have not harmed anyone, and murder but have injured but not killed... will be exempted from death and sent to border guards as permanent exiles."

……

"The Ministry of Revenue has ordered the purchase of gold, pearl, gemstone, jeweled pearls, cat's eye and other items from various places, as well as the production of Jiangxi porcelain in the style ordered by the emperor in the fifth year of Longqing. When the imperial edict arrives, all items that have already been purchased and produced will be shipped, and those that have not yet been completed will be stopped."

This is a general amnesty.

Those whose sentences should be reduced should have their sentences reduced, and those whose taxes should be reduced should have their taxes reduced.

Gao Gong heard what the cabinet discussed together with the six ministries. After finding nothing wrong, he felt a little relieved and stepped forward to receive the order.

After the sacrifices and amnesty, there will be rewards.

By this time, the sun had already risen and all the officials were in mourning, so it was inevitable that they were feeling a little hot.

Gao Gong couldn't help wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Zhang Hong took out another imperial edict.

They sang and shouted, "Here is Li Wei, the deputy governor of the Central Military Governor's Office, who was promoted to the rank of Wuqing Earl due to his relatives' honor, and was posthumously awarded to three generations, with an official salary of 1,000 stones, and was granted the right to ride in a sedan chair."

……

"…The late emperor conferred upon his sixth daughter the title Princess Yanqing, and posthumously conferred upon his birth mother, Consort Wang, the title of Imperial Consort."

……

"Gu Chengguang, the son of the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor Gu Huan, is the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards."

His eyelids twitched!
wrong!

Up to this point, it is certainly in accordance with etiquette - it is nothing more than ennobling the royal relatives and nobles who deserve titles and bestowing favors upon them who deserve them.

But how come the name of this old man Gu Huan is also mixed in?

Why doesn't he remember reporting to the Ministry of Personnel that this guy has a nephew?

Gao Gong looked up at Gu Huan, and suddenly he understood!

He said he felt something was wrong today!

It turned out that those wild dogs, Xungui, were out looking for food again!

Just when he had figured it out and had no time to take action, Zhang Hong called out for a reward again.

"Promoted to Junior Guardian, Junior Tutor, and Minister of War, Yang Bo, to Grand Secretary of the Eastern Pavilion, and given the title of Junior Teacher, and will enter the cabinet to work from today!"

"Promote the position of Right Censor-in-Chief and concurrently Minister of War, and send Wang Chonggu to be the Governor of Xuanda Military Affairs, Minister of War, and Prince Taibao!"

When Gao Gong heard this, his color changed immediately!
There is no time to think anymore, this abnormal reward must be interrupted!

He suddenly stepped out of the line and shouted at Zhang Hong: "Evil eunuch! How dare you forge an imperial edict!" The Prime Minister was furious and even shouted something like forged an imperial edict, and all the officials were shocked.

What happened again?

Tao Dalin in the crowd quietly lowered his body, looking shaky from the heat.

Yu Youding glanced at Shen Shixing and only got a nod, and he immediately felt relieved.

Most of the time, his eyes shifted back and forth between Gao Gong and Zhang Hong.

Zhang Hong was stopped and just turned his head to look without any extra expression, as if he was not the one being called.

Zhang Juzheng, on the other hand, stepped forward to stop Gao Gong: "Prime Minister, please be polite and don't bite or scratch randomly."

As soon as he appeared, Gao Gong reacted immediately.

As expected, it was Zhang Juzheng who was making things difficult for him again!
What is it this time?
Use the emperor's edict to win over nobles and wavering court officials?

What a great Zhang Juzheng.

He just said that he had to put the interests of the country first when he went out, but now he has become so hostile to this extent!

They really make a fool of him!
Gao Gong snorted coldly: "My Ministry of Personnel and the Cabinet have never submitted these two memorials!"

"This thief forged the imperial eunuch in public, his crime is unforgivable!"

He firmly grasped the point of forged imperial edict and never mentioned the imperial decree in order to make it easier to defeat them one by one.

At the same time, the matter was also made public so that it could reach Chen Hong's ears and let the two palaces come forward to confirm that this was a forged imperial edict and leave a knot.

But, things naturally didn't turn out as he expected.

Zhang Hong finally spoke up to explain: "The Prime Minister is wrongly accusing me. I am following the imperial edict of His Majesty and the Imperial Edict of the two palaces. How can it be said that the imperial edict was forged?"

"As for whether the Yuanfu had submitted the petition or not, it is not our business."

Gao Gong was shocked!
The Emperor and the two palaces issued an imperial decree! ?

How can it be!

He subconsciously wanted to scold: "The treacherous eunuch..."

As soon as he said this, he suddenly realized something.

With a somewhat stiff neck, he moved towards Zhang Juzheng and then looked at the emperor.

The moment he saw the expressions of the two people, his heart sank to the bottom.

Chen Hongcai came to his house last night and conveyed Empress Dowager Chen's intention to him. It is impossible for her to change her mind without any warning today.

can only be……

His incredulous gaze swept across Zhang Juzheng, the emperor, and even across the layers of palaces to look at Li, Feng Bao and others who were not present.

How dare these people threaten the Queen Mother! ?

How dare you! ?
He was in shock when Zhang Hong suddenly urged him and looked at Yang Bo: "Minister Yang, it's time to receive the order."

Gao Gong also subconsciously turned around and looked at Yang Bo.

Seeing the hesitant Minister of War, he suddenly realized that he was already standing on the edge of a cliff!
No, we can’t let Yang Bo make the choice. This old guy is a fence-sitter and has no regard for the overall situation.

He signaled to the Left Censor Tu Menggui with his eyes, asking him to refute the decree.

He interrupted Zhang Hong again, trying to take back the initiative: "Even so, without the approval of the cabinet, it is an imperial decree, which is a disorderly order!"

After receiving the hint, Zuo Jishizhong Tu Menggui immediately stepped out and was ready to take action.

It seemed that they were trying to make changes to the procedure in order to block the two imperial edicts and ruin today's reward.

But, just as Tu Menggui was about to speak.

Suddenly, Duke Chengguo Zhu Xizhong stepped out.

He slammed the staff in his hand down to the ground three times!

Suddenly, a voice that sounded like a low shout or a roar came out: "Prime Minister Gao Gong! How dare you be disrespectful in front of the emperor!"

Zhu Xizhong was like a sick tiger, suddenly angry, and the surrounding Jinwu guards simultaneously pounded their ceremonial staffs to the ground!
boom!
boom!
All the court officials were shocked by the sudden noise!
How many years have passed! It has been a long time since I heard the official in charge of ceremonies scolding an official in public! Let alone the Prime Minister of the court!
Everyone subconsciously looked at Zhu Xizhong.

This nobleman, who used to be like a sick cat, suddenly opened his eyes and stared at him intently, his eyes revealing the awe-inspiring aura of someone who had experienced the battlefield.

Gao Gong was also shocked, but he showed no weakness and suddenly roared, "Shut up! You have no right to speak here!"

He was naturally not afraid, but Tu Menggui looked around at the Jinwu Guards who were staring at him, and the Jinyi Guards who were coming forward to ask him to leave.

After thinking for a moment, he shrank his neck and was asked to leave obediently.

"All right."

Just when the battle was getting intense, Emperor Yuyin suddenly interrupted the scene and defused all the tension.

Zhu Yijun gently comforted him, "Now that the summer heat is getting deeper, it is best to grant amnesty and rewards as soon as possible so that all the officials can take shelter and cool down."

He smiled, narrowed his eyes, and looked at Yang Bo: "Mr. Yang, this is a hasty matter. This is indeed an imperial decree."

"Yang Qing doesn't have to answer it. It was all due to the negligence of my mother and I."

Yang Bo was already sweating profusely at this time.

He suddenly realized what it meant to fight a hundred battles in one day.

How long has he been on the throne?

He, Yang Bo, was like a duck, being chased by several parties!
He could understand Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng, but what about the emperor today?

It was as if he had the support of the two palaces and had let the dog, Xungui, go free.

That's all. Go and deal with Gao Gong. Why are you looking for Yang Bo?
And join the cabinet? He is about to retire!
I was struggling with my conscience in my mind when I suddenly felt someone stabbed me from behind.

Yang Bo turned around and saw Zhang Siwei making faces.

Only then did I realize that I was trying to reserve a spot for this guy!

Yang Bo raised his head quietly and found that everyone was looking at him.

The emperor had a smiling face and didn't seem to care what he chose.

Gao Gong's face turned pale, revealing a sense of uneasiness as if he had lost control.

Zhang Juzheng nodded slightly, indicating how he should choose.

He suddenly realized that the emperor and Zhang Juzheng had reached a consensus!
The emperor, the second assistant, the two palaces, the nobles... they were not looking for his help at all, they were clearly just giving him a chance!
Thinking of this, Yang Bo finally responded: "The grace of heaven is so great, I am ashamed to accept it!"

After saying this, he let out a long sigh, not daring to look at Gao Gong's eyes, and buried his head, acting like an ostrich.

This sound of receiving the imperial decree seemed to break Gao Gong's golden body.

The court officials all understood.

Especially those who have nothing to do with the matter, and the old and humble disciples who stand quietly far away.

After Zhang Hong sent out the decree, he unfolded another one: "Promote the Minister of Rites, Lü Diaoyang, to be the Prince's Tutor, and the Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace. From the day he receives the decree, he will enter the Cabinet to work!"

"Promote Zhang Siwei, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, to the Minister of Rites and Vice President of the Shilu of Emperor Sejong!"

The two of them accepted the order and expressed their gratitude without hesitation.

Gao Gong looked at Zhang Siwei coldly.

He didn't understand at this moment.

An imperial decree is an imperial decree, but it is a reward after all. Who can refuse it except a die-hard fan?

What's more, this further highlights Gao Gong's weakness. I'm afraid that even his die-hard fans will no longer be die-hard fans after seeing this scene.

"…Minister of Works Zhu Heng, added as the Prince's Grand Tutor!"

Gao Gong suddenly couldn't help laughing.

So clever.

Even Zhu Heng was involved.

After everyone has received the reward, if anyone says that the edict is not in compliance with the rules, then that would be making them an enemy of everyone.

This method is really insidious.

There was another round of rewards, from the Hanlin scholars and vice ministers to the Dali Temple Minister, the Imperial College Chief Academician and other nine minor officials, most of them were rewarded.

"Left Censor-in-Chief Ge Shouli, promoted to Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince!"

When this reward was announced, everyone exclaimed in surprise.

Now anyone with a discerning eye can see that this round is aimed at Gao Gong.

Either dismiss the official or use force.

But Ge Shouli was clearly Gao Gong's right-hand man, and now he has been rewarded! ?
At this point, even Gao Gong's cronies became confused and uncertain.

Gao Gong didn't look at Ge Shouli who looked anxious.

When he found out that Queen Mother Chen had been dealt with by these people, he almost gave up hope.

Asking the Secretary to refute it just now was already a subconscious struggle.

When you see the Jinwu Guards and the Jinyi Guards eyeing them covetously, when you see the emperor's edicts being accepted one after another.

He realized that the situation was hopeless.

Gao Gong sighed.

He waved his hand, telling Ge Shouli not to bother him anymore.

Then he closed his eyes and waited for the verdict.

"Change the position of Wenyuan Pavilion Grand Secretary, Gao Yi, to Jianji Hall Grand Secretary, and add the title of Prince Grand Tutor!"

"Rename Zhang Juzheng as Grand Secretary of Jidian Hall, and make him Grand Secretary of Zhongji Hall, and give him the title of Zuo Zhuguo!"

Gao Gong closed his eyes and listened quietly.

The Grand Secretary of Jianji Hall was the second assistant, and the Grand Secretary of Zhongji Hall was the first assistant.

Gao Gong was already the Grand Secretary of the Zhongji Palace, but now another title was given to him.

You can tell what will happen next with your toes.

He is not even shown any mercy. It seems he is going to be dismissed from his post.

No, that's not right.

If they wanted to remove him, there was no need to erect Ge Shouli like a memorial arch to appease his old friends.

If he wants to be so cautious, I'm afraid... he wants to kill Gao Gong!

He shook his head in self-mockery.

This is imperial power.

Without any restrictions, he, the Prime Minister, was unable to fight back against a piece of thin paper. Is this what you, Zhang Juzheng, want?
Now without the support of Empress Dowager Chen, his life was in danger overnight. It was truly sad and lamentable.

It was at this moment that Zhang Hong unfolded the last edict.

Gao Gong also suddenly opened his eyes, held his head high and waited for the verdict!

He is a man of high rank, why should he fear death?
Just at this moment, he happened to meet the emperor's eyes.

Zhang Hongzheng sang in a serious tone: "Here we have Junior Tutor and Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince, Minister of Personnel, and Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace, Gao Gong..."

Not finished yet.

The emperor just stood up.

He snatched the edict away.

Without any regard for etiquette, he held the imperial edict in his hand and approached Gao Gong.

He spoke word by word: "Prime Minister, listen!"

Gao Gong sneered and said proudly, "I'm listening!"

Zhu Yijun nodded and recited: "Gong Rui is determined to help the times, has great talent and supports reason, is generous and capable, is loyal and dedicated, assists Emperor Shizong and brings peace, protects the late emperor from his humble beginnings, and assists the young emperor with his loyalty."

"When the country was in trouble, he first made plans for the long-term survival of the country, opened up sea transportation, strengthened border defense, settled southern Yunnan, pacified the Lingnan area, subdued the Western Barbarians, and made them bow their heads and call themselves vassals; he threatened the Eastern Barbarians and made them surrender their weapons many times."

Hearing this, Gao Gong’s proud expression froze.

This...what is going on?
All the officials were also stunned.

It seems that the development is not quite the same as imagined.

Hope also lit up in Ge Shouli's eyes.

The emperor continued to read: "Li is like Wei Jiang, Du Hua, and Xia's deep worries, and Ce is like Zhong Yan's grasp of the victory of the army."

"I miss the past and think about the present, and conspire with the two palaces..."

Gao Gong's expression has changed from pride to stubbornness.

He stared at Zhu Yijun's eyes, as if trying to see the imperial edict clearly through his pupils.

Zhu Yijun did not dodge and spoke word by word: "I will promote Gao Gong to be the Grand Master! And he will also be the Pillar of the State!"

"And, he was granted the title of Imperial Edict, and was given the title of a loyal and upright official..."

The ministers shouted in excitement.

Gao Gong pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.

Zhu Yijun suddenly closed the imperial edict, grabbed Gao Gong's hand, and slowly handed it to him: "Confer the title of Earl of Ding'an!"

"One thousand two hundred dan of food salary, ten thousand mu of good farmland, and a mansion in Songjiang Prefecture!"

"I have been spared from death twice, and the title will be given to three generations, and I will not inherit it!"

Zhu Yijun lowered his voice and slowly let go of the imperial edict.

No matter how Gao Gong reacts.

Without even turning his head, he walked back to the throne: "I decree this."
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The time was wrong, it was 3:30, so annoying.

(End of this chapter)