He fully expected that Su Fei could have some kind of relationship, even if it was just a distant relative, it would give him some relief.
But Su Fei took the token and put it back into his sleeve, his face still calm, and he said a word lightly.
"I am not related to Minister Zhang, nor am I a person from Ministry of Revenue. I am Imperial Guard Thousand Households Officer of the Southern Commandery Investigation Department."
"This token was given to me by Minister Zhang."
"What, Imperial Guard Thousand Households Officer."
These five words struck Zhang Tianxing like a thunderbolt above his head. He took two steps back suddenly and almost bumped into the yellow-robed young man behind him. His eyes widened and his face was filled with despair.
He never thought that he would offend not only someone related to Ministry of Revenue Minister, but also Imperial Guard Thousand Households Officer.
What is Imperial Guard? That is the emperor's personal army.
Not to mention that after Imperial Guard's thousands of households saw it, he could still get Zhang Xiongfei's token. He obviously has a lot of status and is definitely not comparable to ordinary thousands of households.
Not only did he want to take the opponent's seat, he also asked the guards to hurt him. If Su Fei were to pursue this, not to mention himself, but also his father Zhang Baokun would be in trouble.
If Imperial Guard wanted to check the details of an official Fifth Rank, it would be very easy.
Zhang Tianxing's legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground with a thud. He kowtowed to Su Fei repeatedly, slapping himself in the face while kowtowing, and his voice was filled with tears.
"Thousand Households Commander Su, Lord Su, I'm blind, I don't know how high the sky is, you have a lot, please spare me this time, I won't dare to do it again, I won't dare to do it again."
"But please don't tell Master Shangshu."
The yellow-robed young master and the red-robed young master next to him were so frightened when they saw Zhang Tianxing kneeling down that they quickly knelt down and kowtowed louder than Zhang Tianxing, and kept begging for mercy.
The several guards who were originally standing behind were so frightened that they did not dare to breathe. They shrank their necks and stepped back, fearing that Su Fei's anger would be turned on themselves.
When the guests in the hall saw this, they all showed understanding expressions.
It turns out that this young man is Imperial Guard Thousand Households Officer. No wonder Zhang Tianxing is so scared. Three Young Masters of West City has hit the wall this time.
Su Fei looked at the three people kneeling on the ground without any wavering in their eyes. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said slowly.
"Get up, I don't want to get angry today, but remember, don't rely on your family's power to act tyrannically in the future. If I encounter you next time, it won't be solved by kowtow."
Zhang Tianxing heard this and felt as if he had been granted amnesty. He quickly got up with the other two people and ran out crawling on the ground. He even forgot to take the two guards with injured knees on the ground.
When he ran out the door, he almost hit the door frame and was in a state of embarrassment.
Zhang Lie and others couldn't help but laugh when they saw this scene. Li Shan came close to Su Fei and said with a smile.
"Sir, this token of yours is really effective. As soon as you took it out, that kid was paralyzed with fear."
Su Fei put down the tea cup and smiled lightly.
"It's not that the tokens work, it's that they have a guilty conscience. Okay, leave them alone and let's continue to enjoy the singing and dancing."
Early the next morning.
Su Fei put on a brand new Flying Fish Robe, wearing Spring Embroidered Saber around his waist, and came to the Southern Commandery Investigation Department early to work as an errand.
Suddenly, there was a sound of horse hooves and ceremonial bells outside the door. The noise was so loud that even the thousands of households in the duty room who were focusing on the files raised their heads, their eyes full of doubts.
Where did all this commotion come from?
"Could this formation be the palace's honor guard?"
Thousand Households Commander Hong put down the ink pen in his hand and whispered in a low voice.
Before he finished speaking, a Imperial Guard captain had hurried into the duty room, announcing loudly and eagerly.
"My lords, the royal envoy has arrived, and the guard of honor has arrived outside the Pacification Office gate. Please Commander Lei and all the thousands of households go to greet you immediately."
Lei Chongxiao Hearing this, he immediately tidied up his clothes and quickly walked out of the check-in room, Su Fei, Thousand Households Commander Ouyang, Thousand Households Commander Hong, Thousand Households Commander Zeng, Thousand Households Commander Cheng, Thousand Households Commander Qiu, Thousand Households Commander Shi and other thousands of households followed closely behind, walking quickly towards the gate along the smooth stone road.
As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw a group of chamberlains wearing bright yellow robes standing in front of the honor guard. The leader of the chamberlain held a roll of bright yellow Imperial Decree in both hands, followed by dozens of guards holding flags and gongs and drums.
The scene was solemn and solemn.
Lei Chongxiao was the first to step forward and salute the leading chamberlain with a respectful voice.
"Southern Commandery Investigation Department, Lei Chongxiao, the governor of the town, led thousands of households under his command to welcome the angel. Long live our emperor."
Su Fei and the other thousands of households also bowed and saluted, but their eyes fell on the scroll Imperial Decree.
To be able to send such a grand ceremonial guard to announce the decree must be a major reward, but I don't know who this honor will fall on.
The leading chamberlain had a gentle smile on his face, cleared his throat and said loudly.
"Your Majesty has a decree. Southern Commandery Investigation Department Thousands of households Su Fei will receive the decree. The rest of the people will stand and listen to the announcement."
These words were like thunder on the ground, causing all Qianhu to be stunned for an instant. They all turned to look at Su Fei, their eyes full of disbelief.
It's actually Imperial Decree for Su Fei!
Su Fei took a step forward, hung his hands by his side, and said loudly.
"Your Majesty Su Fei, I respectfully welcome the Holy Edict. Long live my emperor. Long live the emperor."
The waiter unfolded Imperial Decree and read in a clear and solemn voice.
"The emperor is destined to be blessed by heaven, and the edict says: Southern Commandery Investigation Department Thousand Households Su Fei. He is loyal and upright, commendable for his loyalty and bravery, and has outstanding talents."
"Went to Guangling to investigate the robbery of tax money. Within ten days, we suppressed the evil of Canal Transport Gang, captured the two thieves Pang Feilong and Ren Daowei, and recovered five million taels of tax money. We have made great achievements and have not fallen into the power of our Great Xuan. We are truly the pillars of the country."
"Specially seal Su Fei as Viscount of Eternal Peace County, grant one hundred thousand taels of silver, twenty thousand bolts of silk, and grant Vermilion Bird Street a single-family house in the west city of the capital to show his merits. I appreciate this!"
"Viscount."
"A hundred thousand taels of silver, twenty thousand bolts of silk, and a single-family house."
"This reward is too generous."
Imperial Decree As soon as he finished reading, the thousands of households behind him could no longer hold back and exclaimed in low voices. The shock in their eyes instantly turned into intense envy.
You should know that Great Xuan Dynasty's title is strictly hierarchical.
Great Xuan's princes and princes are almost all founding heroes.
Although Viscount is the fourth-ranked title among duke, marquis, uncle, son and male.
But it is already an honor that many officials cannot touch throughout their lives.
It is not only a symbol of status, but also can be passed down to three generations, protecting Lineage, and future generations can also serve as officials based on their title.
The title of Viscount is something that many people cannot ask for.
Let's talk about the single-family house Vermilion Bird Street in the West City of Beijing.
It is located in the core area of Beijing, where every inch of land is at a premium.
The houses all have three entrances and three exits, with gardens and stables. Ordinary officials may not be able to buy one even if they have a lot of money.
Most of these thousands of households live in Pacification Office Thousand Households Office, or buy ordinary houses in remote locations. Have you ever seen such a house?
Let's talk about the title.
Among them, the most junior member of the Qianhu family has been working for three or four years. The most senior Thousand Households Commander Ouyang has been in the Qianhu position for more than ten years. Not to mention the viscount, he has not even been awarded the title of the lowest baron.