The prince is more stable

Chapter 133 The Cause and Effect of Conferring a Marquisate
Children of the royal family are usually not granted titles, unless their direct father with a title dies. Only then will the children of the royal family be granted a lower title, and then slowly work their way up to a higher title throughout their lives.

Now Zhao Hao is still alive, but Zhao Xiaoqian was granted the title of Marquis of a county. It is obvious that the government has once again broken the ancestral law for Zhao Xiaoqian.

In the front hall of the Di family, everyone was stunned and looked at Zhao Hao in shock.

Zhao Hao's expression was a little strange, from a dull look to disbelief, and finally he couldn't help but put his finger under his nose to check if he was breathing.

The question is, I am not dead yet, why was my son granted a title of nobility for no reason?

"Was Xiaoqian granted... a title of nobility?" Zhao Hao asked with difficulty.

Li Zhongyi nodded happily, "Yes, the angel just announced the imperial edict in the palace, issuing the golden edict and official uniforms. You and the prince were not at the palace, so I received the imperial edict on his behalf."

"What about Xiaoqian and others?"

"The angel said that the prince is still in the palace, discussing matters with the emperor."

Zhao Hao looked around at the people around him with a dull gaze. Zhao Zongsheng was his uncle and had always been somewhat disgusted with his nephew. Seeing this, he couldn't help but snort coldly.

"Zi'an's enthronement as a marquis is a happy event, why do you, as his father, look like this?"

Zhao Hao stammered, "Is it... a happy event?"

"Of course it's a happy occasion, what else?"

Zhao Hao leaned close to Zhao Zongsheng's ear and said nervously, "Uncle Sheng, you know that within the same clan, there is only one title. The emperor suddenly gave Xiaoqian the title of marquis. Is this a hint that I should relinquish my title and make room for Qian'er?"

Zhao Zongsheng was so angry that he kicked him and said, "You useless thing! My son has made it big, and you're still thinking about it! Do you know how important your son is in the eyes of the emperor? Today, the grace of heaven is so great that it is to give you another county marquis to the lineage of the King of Chu, not to vacate your position, idiot!"

Zhao Hao was awakened by the kick and finally came to his senses. His fat body suddenly jumped up.

"That's right, my son has been made a marquis, what a great joy! Haha, everyone, tonight on Panlou Street, in-laws, let's go to the same Zui Huayin restaurant we met last time, I'll treat you..."

Before he could finish his words, Di Zi quickly covered his mouth with his hands. His eyes were both stern and pleading, and he tried to force a smile: "My relative is probably talking nonsense out of joy, right?"

Zhao Hao pulled his hand down, looked at the elders of the Di family in the room, and then looked at Di Zi with contempt.

Tsk, this is the disadvantage of being a married man. He has to hide himself even when visiting a brothel, unlike him who is free and easy.

Zhang Dun, who was standing by, stroked his beard and smiled, "The emperor conferred the title upon Zi'an. I know a thing or two about it."

"Yesterday, Zi'an was ordered to invite the Liao envoys to an autumn hunt. At the hunting grounds, the commander of the garrison, Zhong Jianzhong, led the soldiers of the Dragon Guard Battalion to test the new weapons of the Great Song Dynasty in front of the Liao envoys. I heard they were so powerful that the Liao envoys were afraid to speak. This not only boosted the prestige of the Great Song Dynasty, but also made the emperor proud."

Zhang Dun stroked his beard and looked at Zhao Hao, saying, "It is said that the new weapon was created by your son. Your Highness the Prince of Chu should be familiar with it. I believe this is why the government conferred the title on your son."

Everyone in the hall suddenly understood, and Zhao Hao also patted his thigh: "So that's it!"

Zhao Hao was just about to show off, saying that he also had this thing, a short-barreled gun made for him by his son for self-defense. However, he remembered that his son had instructed him not to show it to others unless it was a critical moment, and not to show it off casually.

So Zhao Hao suppressed the urge to show off and just let out a meaningless and meaningless giggle.

At this time, all the guests in the hall stood up and congratulated Zhao Hao, and their praises for Zhao Xiaoqian were overwhelming.

Zhao Hao laughed heartily, and the others also congratulated Di Zi, congratulating him on having such a good son-in-law.

Only Zhang Dun said nothing, squinting his eyes and thinking calmly.

The news of the new type of weapon that appeared during yesterday's autumn hunt had actually spread throughout the court, and all the court officials were shocked.

The power and range of the weapon, as well as the shocked look on the Liao envoy's face, were spread by those present in exaggerated and outrageous stories.

It is said that the soldiers of the Dragon Guard Camp easily killed the prey five hundred steps away without moving a muscle. When Zhang Dun heard this, he found it incredible and even thought it was a rumor, so he just laughed it off.

However, today the emperor suddenly conferred the title of marquis on Zhao Xiaoqian, and Zhang Dun suddenly hesitated.

Could it be that the Song Dynasty really possessed such a powerful new weapon? Otherwise, why would the emperor confer a title of nobility on Zhao Xiaoqian for no apparent reason?

Then, Zhang Dun remembered something else. Not long ago, the emperor had suddenly shown favor to the generals and soldiers of the Upper Four Armies in Bianjing. The generals were given honors and the soldiers were given bonuses. At the time, this was just a small piece of news. The officials in the government hall thought it was just a casual move by the emperor. After all, the Upper Four Armies protected Bianjing, and the emperor was in power this year. He wanted to win the loyalty of the imperial guards, so a sudden reward was understandable.

Now, in connection with the new weapons that appeared yesterday, Zhang Dun suddenly felt as if he had suddenly realized something.

Obviously, these two things have cause and effect. Zhang Dun seemed to see some vague things in a trance, such as the emperor's looming ambition hidden under his calm appearance.

This young official already had some plans in the military field.

If this is true, the national policy of the Song Dynasty will probably have to change from now on.

During the hundred years of the Song Dynasty, successive emperors could only swallow their anger in the face of the Liao Kingdom. Who gave the emperor such confidence?
Why did the emperor repeatedly ignore the advice of his ministers and entrust Zhao Xiaoqian with important tasks even though he repeatedly broke the ancestral laws?
Everything that happened during these days seemed to be connected by an invisible thread.

It all made sense.

Zhang Dun couldn't help but look at Zhao Hao in the hall, who was beaming and boasting about his son, then he stroked his beard and smiled bitterly.

Does this fat guy who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun and has been a bastard all his life know what kind of monster son he has given birth to?
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In the backyard of the Di family, Yuan'er swept into Di Ying's boudoir like a gust of wind.

"Miss, it's bad, it's bad!"

Di Ying's heart tightened, and she subconsciously stood up: "What's wrong?"

"The Crown Prince of Chu... has been granted the title of marquis! The emperor has just issued an edict, and the Crown Prince of Chu has been granted the title of marquis!" Yuan'er jumped up and down excitedly.

A flash of joy crossed Di Ying's pretty face, but she quickly asked nervously, "What did you mean by 'not good' just now?"

Yuan'er was stunned and said in a silly way, "Did this servant say that?"

Di Ying was so angry that she reached out and pinched Yuan'er's upper and lower lips and twisted them hard: "I told you not to talk nonsense!"

Yuan'er screamed in pain, tears streaming down her face, and begged for mercy in a vague voice.

Di Ying released her hand, pointed fiercely at her head, and said, "You must think carefully next time you speak. You are going to marry into the Chu Palace with me. If you act without thinking and anger the people in the Chu Palace, no one will stand up for you."

Yuan'er giggled and said, "Young lady, if you marry her, you will be the wife of a marquis. The court will grant you a title of nobility. No one in the Prince of Chu's palace will make things difficult for me."

Di Ying looked her up and down, and her eyes made Yuan'er feel creepy.

"Miss, what do you mean by looking at me like that?" Yuan'er said timidly.

Di Ying sighed and said, "If I were you, I wouldn't know whether to cry or laugh..."

"Why?"

Di Ying rubbed her hair lovingly and said, "You are my maidservant. You should know the rules of a wealthy family. Before I officially get married, my family will send you to the Prince of Chu's Mansion, and then marry Zhao Xiaoqian..."

Di Ying didn't continue speaking, but Yuan'er understood the meaning of her words.

Yuan'er's chubby face suddenly became dull and she looked at Di Ying stupidly.

Yes, it is indeed the rule of wealthy families, especially when it comes to marriages between wealthy and powerful people, the maid who comes with the dowry usually goes in front and sleeps with the new son-in-law.

The significance of this sleep is very important. First of all, the maid helps the young lady who is about to get married to try out the marriage and see whether the male function of the new son-in-law is sound. It is impossible to let the young lady marry and become a widow.

Secondly, it is to protect the interests of the woman's family. If the woman dies after the marriage, the interest chain of the two families cannot be abolished. At this time, the maid who comes with the dowry should take over.

To put it bluntly, this maid is a tool for the marriage between the two families. Her biggest role is to serve as a substitute for the wife of the main wife and maintain the marriage relationship between the two families.

The innocent and naive Yuan'er was shocked at this moment to realize that the first person the young lady had to sacrifice before getting married was herself.

(End of this chapter)