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Everyone was puzzled. Weren't they talking about rewards? Why did they suddenly start appreciating poetry?

"The Grand Tutor is old, so let Han Daxueshi read it."

As Emperor Jingdi spoke, the chief eunuch held the collection of poems in front of him with both hands.

Han Daxueshi was not only a Grand Secretary of the dynasty, but also a great scholar of the Qi Dynasty. He was very prestigious among the scholars of the Qi Dynasty, and even many officials in the court were his students.

If the Grand Tutor is the top civil servant, then Han Daxueshi must be the second and the successor of the Grand Tutor.

When Han Daxueshi received the book, he saw only the words "A Small Collection of Poems on Plum Blossoms" written on the cover, a very plain name.

"My dear colleagues, this is a poem about plum blossoms."

As he spoke, Han Daxueshi turned to the first page.

"All the flowers fade, only the blooming one is still blooming, bringing all its charm to the little garden."

Han Daxueshi paused when he read this.

Everyone was also curious. Although the poem was well written, it was nothing special. Why did Han Daxueshi look so excited?

"The shadows are sloping and the water is clear and shallow, and the dark fragrance floats at dusk."

Both civil officials and military generals in the Great Qi were educated people. Although the military generals were not well versed in literature, they also knew what a good poem was!

Not to mention the civil servants!

Such a poem! How could it remain so obscure till now?

This poem about plum blossoms can be said to be a quatrain!

"Frosty birds steal a glance before landing; if the white butterflies knew, they would be heartbroken.

Fortunately, there is a micro-chant to meet each other, and there is no need for sandalwood boards to share gold bottles. "

This poem shocked everyone present.

"Outside the post station, by the broken bridge... everything has been crushed into mud and dust, but the fragrance remains."

Han Daxueshi felt that he was even more dizzy than after drinking. Why had he never heard of these poems?

It’s a pity that he is called a great scholar and serves as a university scholar.

Anyone who can write such a poem is truly a genius!

"Your Majesty, this collection of poems! Could you lend it to me so I can read it at home?"

As he spoke, his eyes filled with tears.

Apart from Han Daxueshi who was very excited, the most excited people were probably the noble civil servants such as the Hanlin Academy!

"Your Majesty, after the Grand Tutor has studied it, I wonder if you could lend me this collection of poems to view at the Imperial Academy?"

"Your Majesty! I also want to..."

Emperor Jing looked at the expressions of his ministers and felt embarrassed.

"My dear ministers, it's not that I don't want to lend it to you, but this collection of poems doesn't belong to me!"

If it’s not the emperor’s, then whose is it?

Could it be from one of the concubines in the harem?

No, if it belonged to the empress in the harem, she wouldn’t have taken it out now!

If this collection of poems is a unique copy, it can be kept as a family heirloom!

"As for this collection of poems, my dear ministers, please ask Lord Zhao about it."

Minister Zhao, who was called upon, instantly became excited. He looked at the political enemy who had just attacked him and spoke loudly:

"This poetry collection also belongs to Shen Tang! Well, to be honest, if I had such a good thing, I would definitely keep it like a treasure..."

As he spoke, Minister Zhao slowly told the story of Shen Tang's family.

"...Shen Tang, I heard that this poetry collection will be published in the future!"

The officials listened to Minister Zhao talking about the deeds of Shenjia Village and Shen Tang as if they were listening to a storyteller.

"If you don't believe me, please go to Jiangnan and Qingshan County when you have time. The county government has all the records there, and the people know everything clearly."

Minister Zhao kept his back straight as he spoke.

Finally, Minister Zhao bent down, clasped his hands together, and spoke loudly to Emperor Jing.

"Your Majesty, although Shen Tang is a woman, she has now cultivated rice seeds that can yield 1,000 kilograms per mu, which will benefit future generations and contribute to a hundred generations. She has also come up with the good idea of ​​raising fish in rice fields, which will benefit the people.

Although she made a profit from making soap, she also invested in road construction. Now she is even willing to share this collection of poems.

Such a sincere person who has made so many contributions to the state and the literary world of Daqi, I hope Your Majesty will not hesitate to reward him!"

Minister Zhao said this beautifully. Don’t you suspect that Shen Tang is a woman and cannot grow rice?

Then let’s take a different approach and let the civil servants have the say.

As expected, after Minister Zhao finished speaking, the Imperial College's chief academician immediately responded:

"Exactly! I second the motion!"

"I second the proposal!"

All the civil servants in the court responded in support.

Emperor Jing looked down and smiled slightly.

"Since the founding of the Great Qi Dynasty, there have been many women who are as talented as men. However, in recent decades, there have been no more women."

Emperor Jing paused at this point.

"This rice yields a thousand kilograms per mu. I don't need to say much; you all know what this means. The border has been restless in recent years, and I won't allow anyone to interfere with this rice."

The pressure from the superior was instantly revealed.

"As for the reward, since the Shen family has no male heirs, then we will grant them a title! They will enjoy food and salary, and the title can be passed down to three generations of females..."

Title!

The ministers gasped!

Since the founding of the Great Qi Dynasty, very few titles have been awarded.

Those who obtained the title were basically the founding fathers, and it was also passed down for three generations.

But Shen Tang is different, she is a woman!

Looking at Emperor Jing's expression, it seemed inevitable.

"Come here and draw up the decree!"

After the court meeting, each minister had his own thoughts.

Some people had smiles on their faces, such as Minister Zhao, because the emperor sent him to Jiangnan to announce the decree, but this time he was accompanied by the chief eunuch beside him.

For example, Han Daxueshi went home happily with his collection of poems, followed by a group of people from the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College.

Early the next morning, several horses rode out of the city gate and headed south of the Yangtze River.

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Shenjia Village.

The entire village of Shenjia Village has completed the autumn harvest. This year's harvest is quite good, and the workshop paid its employees' wages before the autumn harvest.

Therefore, every household in Shenjia Village has been celebrating the harvest recently.

Uncle Yougen's ox cart never stopped, as people paid to go to the market in town every day.

There were people coming and going at the entrance of Shenjia Village, and there were laughter and joy on Renmin Road.

Although Shenjia Village prohibits outsiders from entering the village, families with relatives in Shenjia Village come to the village entrance to visit and give many holiday gifts.

Many families even asked others to find out whether Shen Tang was married, but they were all rejected by Liu.

Seeing that Liu's approach was not working, others even asked people to inquire about Shen Qingqing.

Although Shen Qingqing is a widow with a child, it is said that she has a very good relationship with Shen Tang's family. The first and second branches of the Shen family have severed their ties, and now the closest person to her is Shen Qingqing.

This is also a way to get along well with Shen Tang.

Shen Tang laughed after hearing this, as he had mastered the roundabout tactics.

Shen Qingqing also heard such things and found it absurd. She now had a pair of daughters and lived with her eldest brother's family. Her life should not be too comfortable.

What's the good of remarrying? And these people are obviously after my niece. If I meet a family like the Qin family again, I might as well live my own life in peace.

However, on the second day, fast horses from the capital arrived at Shenjia Village.

"The imperial edict arrives——"