My Cultivation Starting from Archery-Chapter 693 - 221 Wind Rises_3

Pan Luo's eyes brimmed with disdain as he spoke, "Mr. Wu may not yet be aware, but the imperial decree from the Capital has already arrived in Liangzhou. Supervisor Chen will soon enter the Capital, and from then on, the Governor Mansion will exist only in name."

"That's great, really great, our good days are going to come soon, but..."

Wu Youde expressed his concerns with worry, "With Chen causing such a commotion, our plans have fallen through. Autumn farming is about to end, and if we can't finish our tasks on time, I'm afraid I'll truly lose my official position."

"If nothing else works, we'll have to force them."

Pan Luo suggested, "In the last two days of autumn farming, I'll send troops directly to the fields. Anyone unwilling to farm will be banished, and we'll seize their grain, damn it all, just grow the Spiritual Grain! Then we'll see who dares to disobey!"

...

"Su Can."

Chen Sansi sat on his horse, with Su Can closely following behind, "Now in the fields, there's a one-tenth Spiritual Grain tax, plus a three-tenths grain tax, right?"

"Yes."

Having recently left the remote village fortress, and having seen much, Su Can naturally remembered clearly. He nodded and said, "In years of favourable weather, the villagers can barely get by. Planting one-tenth Spiritual Grain is just that, as they can't save any grain. But once a bad harvest occurs, that one-tenth Spiritual Grain becomes life-saving food. If another half percent is added... I'm afraid even in a bountiful year they'd have to live tightly, not to mention in disaster years."

"..."

Chen Sansi said nothing.

He was only calculating accounts in his mind.

Unknowingly, the master and disciple returned to the military camp.

As expected, the supervising eunuch Hou Bao, was already waiting outside his Central Army Tent with the imperial decree, having been there for quite a while.

"Champion Marquis Chen Sansi, attend to the decree!"

Plan first, then act!

Before a major event, one must keep the thunder in their heart but maintain a calm exterior, to astonish unexpectedly.

Therefore.

Chen Sansi slowly dismounted and knelt for the last time: "Your servant Chen Sansi, attends to the decree."

"By the mandate of heaven, the Emperor decrees: Champion Marquis Chen Sansi took command in peril, led a Western Expedition to vanquish Immortals, stemmed the overwhelming tide, supported the collapsing great house, led the Cavalry to set Fire to Wu city, and vanquished the Military Immortal in battle, crushing West Qi, reclaiming the Three Western Provinces. This is truly a Heavenly Merit unmatched, the backbone of Great Sheng. My heart is greatly comforted. In honor of this, you are herewith appointed Duke Wei, with the title inherited in perpetuity. Additionally, you are awarded the title of First Rank Special Advancement Guanglu Senior Scholar, appointed as Grand Academician of the Built Extreme Temple, entering the Cabinet to participate in national policy. Further rewarded with a Duke mansion, a thousand mu of good land, one hundred thousand taels of gold, one million taels of silver, and ten thousand bolts of silk. Announcing that Chen Sansi is to enter the Capital immediately to receive rewards, without error. Thus I decree!"

Duke!

And with inheritance without abatement!

What does this mean?!

Throughout the history of the Great Sheng Dynasty, even Sun Xiangzong was not treated thus.

Perhaps, only the founding heroes over three hundred years ago, only a few of them could receive such honors.

Not to mention...

Entering the Cabinet!

Grand Academician of the Built Extreme Temple is not a high rank itself but is a symbol of entering the Cabinet.

What is the Cabinet?

The institution that handles major national affairs!

The extent of its power is second only to the Emperor, especially since the current Emperor often secludes himself. At this time, together, they are essentially the Emperor!

The most crucial part is...

He is young!

Chen Sansi was merely in his early twenties and had already reached an extremely high official position!

Not only are his contributions tremendous, but so too is the imperial grace he has received!

At that moment,

Many civil and military officials cast respectful and envious glances.

But there were those in the know who understood that while Supervisor Chen indeed held a high position, from then on Beiliang would no longer have a real Governor Mansion, and they couldn't help feeling a bit melancholy.

"Your servant Chen Sansi receives and thanks for the decree."

Wearing the White Robe, he took the imperial decree with both hands.

"Mr. Chen."

The Liangzhou Supervising Army eunuch Hou Bao smiled and said, "Now that your filial piety is complete, you should head to the Capital to share the burdens of the Great Sheng Dynasty. The carriages and horses are already prepared. How about leaving tonight?"

"Tonight?"

Chen Sansi stood up, "Isn't that too hasty? There are over a hundred people in my Governor Mansion alone, and with everything needing packing, it will surely take some time."

"How about five days."

Hou Bao did not give him a chance to refuse: "In five days, Mr. Chen will depart. Before then, you need not worry about the matters of the Liangzhou military, as someone else will take over, including Hongze Camp. After you set off, General Lu Ji will personally accompany you to the Capital. With your brothers together, you can watch over each other on the road."

Everything was arranged without giving any room for refusal.

The day inevitably arrived.

"Then I appreciate your arrangements, Your Excellency."

Chen Sansi accepted the command.

Seeing him so cooperative, Hou Bao could not help but sigh in relief. He also did not wish to have any conflict with this man; it was a happy conclusion for all.

After the eunuch left.

Chen Sansi made his "last" rounds at Hongze Camp.

"Sir, are you really leaving?!"

Zhao Kang and the others crowded around: "Can't you take us with you this time?"

Chen Sansi did not deny it, but in their eyes, it was tacit approval.

"Actually, there's no need for you brothers to be so upset."

Chu Shixiong took up the conversation, saying, "With the Supervisor entering the Capital and directly joining the Cabinet, it's a promotion. Though Beiliang is vast, it is still just a remote border area. This is a good thing for him."

"Yes."

Xiao Zheng remarked emotionally, "Our lord is now one of the highest-ranked officials; we should celebrate."

"Besides."

Meng Dingxin said, "The lord is still the Supervisor, and if needed in the future, he will still come back to lead us into battle."

"After he leaves..."

Zhao Kang spoke perplexedly, "Who will manage Hongze Camp?"

"Mr. Xu."