novelhk Chapter 419: Gu Dajiang is crowned king (with changes)
Chapter 419: Gu Dajiang is crowned king (with changes)
"After we resolve the problem of the rebellious army, we can let the grassland king bring his princess and others to live in the capital for a while to experience the customs and culture of our Great Xia."
Mu Zhen Tianhao nodded happily, "I thought so too, and His Majesty the Emperor also arranged it this way."
For a moment, the atmosphere in the side hall was extremely joyful.
At this moment, a young eunuch came over, whispered a few words to the eunuch serving them, and then retreated.
Then the eunuch said to the crowd, "My dear ladies, the court has already been dismissed. Please wait for a moment and wait for His Majesty to summon you."
Upon hearing this, everyone calmed down, took care of themselves, and waited for His Majesty's summons.
After the ministers left, only the grandfather and grandson were left in the spacious council hall.
"Let's go and meet the Gu family. There are many court affairs today, and I think they must be waiting anxiously." Huangdi said.
"Okay, grandpa. But the Gu family are all sensible people. I think they will understand your difficulties." Song Renjing said with a smile.
"Haha, they came early, I'm afraid they haven't eaten yet. Go and tell the imperial kitchen to bring the meal over. Today is a family gathering, so let's eat from the hot pot. The pot is hot." The emperor ordered Eunuch Pei.
"Yes, Your Majesty! I'll go and prepare them right here." Eunuch Pei responded with a smile, then went down to give the orders.
When the Gu family was invited to the hall, a table had been set up according to their number, and the hot pot was already boiling.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!" Everyone knelt down and kowtowed to His Majesty at the top.
"Please stand up quickly. There is no need to be polite. Ajing regards you as his elders, and I regard you as my nephews. Let's treat today as our family dinner. There is no need to be formal." The emperor said to everyone.
Everyone kowtowed and expressed their gratitude again.
Only then did they stand up at the emperor's command and take their seats in order of age.
The emperor and Ajing were willing to lower their postures, and with Ajing helping to adjust the atmosphere, everyone enjoyed the meal particularly well.
The emperor was very considerate and guessed that everyone might be unable to avoid being restrained for the time being.
He only occasionally asked one or two questions about the dishes during the meal and didn't talk much about other things.
The Gu family got up early in the morning and only ate a few snacks. They were already hungry.
I saw that His Majesty was serving his favorite hot pot, so I started eating it skillfully.
Although the emperor is here, the world is big, and eating is the most important thing.
What's more, A Jing was there to accompany them, so after eating for a while, they were no longer nervous.
After dinner, everyone moved to the imperial study.
The emperor sent someone to give everyone a seat. After everyone was seated, he said, "I want to thank you for your teaching of A Jing and your help to Da Xia over the years..."
Upon hearing this, everyone stood up in a hurry and said, "We are terrified, but this is what we should do as citizens of Daxia!"
"It's just that we didn't know his identity as the emperor's grandson at first, so we treated him like an ordinary person, causing him to suffer a lot. I ask Your Majesty to forgive me." Gu Dajiang said.
Hearing this, everyone knelt down and apologized. No matter how you feel in your heart, you always have to have an attitude.
In terms of dealing with the situation, Gu Dajiang had been outside for a long time after all, so he was more adept at dealing with the situation than his elder brother.
This time, Gu Dajiang spoke up as the representative.
"Haha, ignorance is not a crime, especially since A Jing is the one who is concealing it on purpose.
Not only did you not blame him, you also taught him so well and gave him various recipes that benefited the country and the people for free.
On behalf of the people of Daxia, I thank the Gu family for their kindness!"
As the emperor spoke, he raised his glass and bowed to everyone.
Everyone stood up in panic and hid.
"Your Majesty, we dare not accept your gift! There is a country before there is a home. For the country to prosper, every citizen has a responsibility. As the people of Daxia, these are what we should do. Your Majesty, you must not do this!" Gu Dajiang said sincerely.
Everyone agreed.
I never expected that His Majesty would be so easy-going and humble.
"Great! Great! A country is the foundation of a home! Great! A country is prosperous, and every citizen has a responsibility!
If the officials and people of Daxia were as broad-minded as you, Daxia would be prosperous!" the emperor said excitedly.
"You have done so much for Daxia, I am deeply indebted to you."
"Come here and draw up the decree!"
There will be people holding pens, ink, paper and inkstone to write for Your Majesty.
Next, the emperor rewarded the Gu family for their contributions in rescuing and educating the imperial grandson, and for providing Daxia with high-yield and high-quality seeds.
On the grounds that he had provided many recipes, supplied grain on multiple occasions, and provided many things that benefited the country and the people of Daxia, Grandpa Gu was named the Duke of Protector of Daxia.
Gu Dahai was named the Crown Prince of the Duke's Mansion.
Although the Gu family was used to a free and easy life, they did not care about these titles.
But being able to receive the reward from His Majesty is also a recognition of the Gu family's efforts.
Everyone thanked him again.
"Where is Gu Dajiang?"
"I am Gu Dajiang, a commoner, and I am here to pay my respects to Your Majesty." Gu Dajiang was suddenly called and stood up to salute.
"Your actions in New Dragon City have been reported to the Magistrate Wu. I know everything. You and the Gu family behind you have made great contributions to the successful reconstruction of Dragon City."
Gu Dajiang looked up in surprise, "I am ashamed to accept this! I am just a businessman, how dare I take credit for this? It is all the credit of the Magistrate of Wu County and the other gentlemen. I really don't deserve this."
“If you hadn’t built a shopping mall in Longcheng and provided affordable goods, even if the people moved there, only one in ten would survive. And Longcheng wouldn’t have attracted so many talents.
Only with your many plans can we attract enough immigrants to Dragon City.
So that Dragon City will not become a deserted city.
Now that Longcheng is newly built, we need a capable and people-friendly person to manage it. I think you are the right person.
I want to make you the King of Zhenbei and have you manage the new Longcheng County. I wonder what you think and whether you are willing to take on the responsibility of this county!"
Everyone in the Gu family was shocked when they heard this.
I thought it was a pleasant surprise that their old man was conferred the title of Duke.
I didn't expect that His Majesty would actually confer the title of Prince to his own brother!
If a person of a different surname wanted to be crowned a king, he had to have made great achievements or fought his way down the mountain with real swords and guns.
Like Gu Dajiang, he was the first person in history to be crowned king by simply using some money-making means to attract talents!
At this moment, the Gu family was not happy, but terrified.
I feel that I am unworthy of what I have done!
Everyone knelt down in fear. "I am really terrified. I did all this just because I like doing business. It was out of selfishness. I am ashamed of your majesty's reward."
"You don't have to be too modest. I will judge your merits and demerits myself! The rebellious army has not been eliminated yet, and the world is not stable. Do you dare to accept this challenge?"
Everyone was worried about Gu Dajiang.
Nervous and expectant, waiting for his choice.