Chapter 864 Blood Coral

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"Second-class Earl, Seven-turn Honor."

"Incredible."

"Lord Pei, why was the promotion to Zhenxiang Earl the second-class Earl?"

"If one's appearance is insignificant, he will be humiliated. For a major event that sets a precedent in our dynasty, the official position may not be promoted, but the title and honor must be raised. Liang Qu was previously a third-class Earl, and he was promoted to the second-class Earl?"

"Lord Pei, you are joking. You know that this is not what I am asking about——"

The morning court was adjourned.

The officials were like opening a floodgate, flowing down the white marble steps, falling into the square, gathering in puddles in groups of three or two, and talking about one or two things. There were no major or important matters today, and if there were, they were dealt with several days in advance. The regulations were taken out, and the only major matter was to reward Liang Qu.

Many people felt that the reward was too "high".

Not an official.

The general of Huaishui, from the fourth rank, is absolutely more than enough for his realm of Zhenxiang, even lower. Liang Qu was promoted from Hebo, not just by fast promotion, but also by showing the prestige of the country. He did have merits. However, considering the positioning of Pingyang Prefecture Hebo, the fourth rank is the highest level. If it is higher, it will be transferred away from Pingyang, otherwise who will listen to whom?

The seventh-turn merit is also a bit big, but it is so-so.

The merit is not as good as the official position and the title, the name is greater than the substance.

The key lies in the title.

The realm is the realm, and age cannot be ignored.

The other hunter Hu was promoted to Zhenxiang. Even if he has talent, he should be in his forties or fifties, and he is not lacking in qualifications.

Therefore, everyone expected three fourth-rank officials today.

Liang Qu is not like that.

Twenty-two promoted to Zhenxiang, surpassing Da Gan, it is normal to give him a title.

The problem lies here.

Last time, he was "inexplicably" conferred the title of a third-class earl, and now he has to be promoted to a second-class earl. Considering his age of 22, could he make great contributions in the future and directly jump to a first-class earl?

Let's not talk about the distant ones.

The lineage of Duke Wei, who is close to Liang Qu, and the third son of Duke Wei, Xu Wenzhu, went to Beiting to struggle and survived, and made great contributions, but now he is only a first-class earl.

However, the subordinates do not know the reason, but the leaders of each faction know a thing or two. The rewards are all discussed by various departments and the cabinet.

They have no objection, and the subordinates have not received any hints, so they will not be stupid enough to be the first to question the unreasonableness of the reward.

However, even if they don't ask, the seeds of doubt always exist.

"How much merit did Xingyi Nan have to become the Earl of Xingyi? Do the adults have no objection?"

"You, the cabinet has discussed the reward, and the Grand Secretaries have no objection, so let's not worry about it."

"I can't help but be curious, is it related to Tianlong?"

"Ahem."

"Sir Shangshu!"

"Sir Li." The short-bearded official stood on the stairs, looked down and said softly, "Think more, do more and talk less."

"I understand."

Discuss a little, yawn, and go back to their own offices.

Go to work first.

No matter what people outside discuss, the people in the palace are happy.

So cool!

Everyone has a share. Liang Qu, the second-class Earl, earned the imperial edict for Yang Dongxiong and Xu by his own efforts!

Zhongxian Doctor, the fourth rank.

Like Eying, Xu is also a fourth-rank county lady!

Yang Dongxiong and Xu were given titles, which made Liang Qu feel happier than his own promotion.

There is also the post of Huaishui Langjiang, lieutenant, Langjiang, general, almost half a foot into the upper echelons!

Tianchen side hall.

The maids surrounded, pulled out the ruler, bent over and wrapped it around Liangqu's waist, measured Liangqu's body and arm span, and someone brought a green clay board, took off Liangqu's shoes and socks, and stepped on it to make a foot mold.

A small foot, a big step!

The maid bent down and lifted the clay board, and another maid squatted down, wiped her feet with a wet towel and put on boots.

Liangqu stretched out his ten toes, wanting to stretch his body.

Life!

Have a family, money and a beautiful wife.

Perfect!

"Your Majesty has given Xingyibo three landscapes, one first-class, one second-class, and one third-class treasure. I wonder if you have any needs?"

The eunuch brought a tray with a leaf on it.

Liang Qu sat barefoot on a stool and picked up the album: "This is the first time I heard that there are landscape rewards. Can I choose them?"

The eunuch replied: "They are some strange stones, strange objects and strange landscapes. They are different from the first to third grades. You can choose one from the corresponding list."

Everyone was curious.

Liang Qu was not very interested in landscapes at first, because they could not be eaten or used. However, he lowered his head and opened the album and flipped through it, and his eyes fixed.

Wait.

It seems that there is one that can be used!

"Is there blood coral among the first-class treasures?"

"Yes, as the saying goes, a thousand-year-old coral is red for ten thousand years. Although it is not so exaggerated, it is indeed precious. It only grows one inch in twenty years and one kilogram in one hundred and fifty years. The color is as bright as blood, so it is called blood coral. They are all more than three feet long. Even among the first-class treasures, they are rare treasures."

Liang Qu was moved in the fog.

Red coral and pearls are both organic gems. It is likely that they have the essence of water like pearls.

In Buddhism, in addition to discs, coral is also one of the seven treasures.

He traveled through the great swamps and oceans, visited the turtle tribe, entered the Haiyuan Palace, and touched many kinds of pearls, but it was the first time he saw coral treasures.

Comparing the previous and the next with other rare treasures and treasures.

"Give me a blood coral!"

The eunuch took notes.

He flipped through the second and third levels again, and found all kinds of landscapes, including waterfalls, fountains, strange rocks, and precious trees. Liang Qu was curious: "How did they make the waterfalls and fountains? Did they give up the land to build a house?"

The chamberlain shook his head: "No, the waterfalls and fountains are specially made by heavenly craftsmen using rare materials. They are placed at the water source to create a landscape of their own. If your Excellency chooses them, they will send someone to the residence to place them in Pingyang, the imperial capital."

Liang Qu's eyes were opened.

How can you play like this?

extravagant!

After browsing briefly, there is no treasure similar to the red coral in the second and third levels.

"Eying." Liang Qu turned around and handed the album to Long Eying, "You can pick out the remaining two and see if you like them.

Long Eying quietly turned the pages of the album.

quite a while.

Hold the middle section of paper between your fingers.

"Are these two good?"

Liang Qu didn't look at it, pinched the middle part and handed it to the waiter: "Just these two."

"You didn't look."

"It's okay, you choose."

"Rock waterfall."

"Blue-eyed snail flower."

The waiter wrote down the note, confirmed it was correct, and was about to leave when he suddenly found a corner of the page protruding. He thought he had accidentally folded the corner, but when he reached out, he found a large-denomination banknote!

Quite a few!

Liang Qu pressed the album, and the album pressed the back of the waiter's hand.

"Please take the trouble to worry about the red coral."

The waiter understood.

"Don't worry, Uncle Xingyi! We will definitely choose a good treasure coral!"

Chishan's evolution from the second level to the first level is no small matter, and it will take some time to make clothes.

It took less than half a day to leave the palace.

The chamberlain sent someone to deliver blood coral first.

The soil in the potted plant is as moist as a swamp, and a large red coral, which is blood red all over and spreads like antlers on a branch, grows in it. It is half stone and half jade, half dead and half alive, with an attractive luster.

In his two lifetimes, Liang Qu had never seen such a rare treasure, and it was extremely beautiful just from its appearance.

Compared with the first-class standard of three feet, the longest branch is three feet and seven inches, nearly four feet!

It's money well spent!

The chamberlain bowed: "Sir, please put the coral into the water as soon as possible. In addition, the box contains sea salt stones. As long as it is placed in the water, it will be the same as sea water. A piece as big as a fist can be used for three years."

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome."

After sending the waiter away, Liang Qu couldn't wait to touch it.

【Water Essence +106】

【Mizusawa Essence +78】

【Water Essence +96】

A few moments.

【Water Essence +217841】

[Mizusawa Essence: 220,000]

The blue tide that had dried up and bottomed out quickly rose, submerging the seeds of creation and dew seeds again.

Small two hundred and twenty thousand.

No worse than clam beads!