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Chapter 191 Hereditary Succession! Su Mo Becomes a Feudal Lord!
Su Mo is now very experienced and adept at handling imperial decrees.

This imperial edict, however, appeared to be quite conventional.

But the sheer value of it surprised both Su Mo and Lin Moyin, who almost thought they had misheard!

He skipped the position of trial centurion and was promoted to the position of chief centurion of the left wing, in charge of the affairs of the artisan battalion of Gufeng Mountain.

Su Mo and Lin Moyin originally thought that Leng Xixi's promise was just to try out the position of a hundred households!

Even if you only have a hundred households, you still have a hundred households; no one can find fault with you.

In fact, this is normal; it is almost impossible for a general to be directly promoted to a centurion!

This was enough to shock Su Mo.

But what truly astonished Su Mo and Lin Moyin was the bestowal of titles below!

Gufeng Mountain Lord, with a fief of three hundred households!

This is not the key!
The key point is that behind Gufeng Mountain, there is now a hereditary system that can be passed down without fail!

The entire Gufeng Mountain was designated as the Gufeng Mountain Sub-territory!
Leng Xixi was so powerful that Su Mo forgot to get up and accept the imperial decree!

Finally, it was only after the eunuch delivering the imperial decree coughed several times that Su Mo came to her senses.

After secretly slipping a gold ingot and a bottle of perfume to the eunuch, the eunuch, who was delivering the imperial decree, smiled and reminded Su Mo that he was still short one copper coin!
After Su Mo handed the copper coins to the imperial eunuch, the eunuch congratulated Su Mo and then happily left the Su residence with the young eunuch.

Everyone knows that Lord Su is very generous!
Su Mo truly did not disappoint the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree!
Lin Moyin couldn't hold back any longer. She widened her beautiful eyes, first looking at Su Mo, then at the imperial edict, still somewhat incredulous: "My lord... I didn't hear wrong?"

"Is the young master's Lonely Peak Mountain a hereditary property?"

Su Mo was also shocked, and it took her a long time to calm down: "I think so?"

"Lord Leng... truly beyond words!"

The secret method for refining salt—I didn't take it for nothing!
She only said she wanted to ask for a title, but she didn't say she wanted a hereditary title!
As long as one doesn't commit a serious crime like rebellion.

The title can then be passed down from generation to generation!
Lord Qianhu swallowed hard: "The title is hereditary and will not be replaced, plus the fiefdom of Lone Peak Mountain..."

"Hasn't my lord... become a feudal lord?!"

Su Mo was also somewhat unsure: "It seems so?"

Lin Moyin was completely speechless.

Don't underestimate the rank of viscount; it's only above baron. It's like a scorpion defecating—a unique situation in the Great Wu Dynasty.

It can be said that he is the lowest-ranking of all the noble titles today!
But the high value of hereditary succession cannot be overstated!
The phrase "bestowed with titles by the Great Wu, hereditary and perpetual" has only appeared after the titles of Duke and Prince!
Marquises are not hereditary; at most, there is a hereditary descending system, or there is none at all!
The hereditary title of Gufeng Mountain Master, plus the fiefdom of Gufeng Mountain.

That's a small but complete entity, possessing all the essential elements of a feudal lord!
After the three returned to the inner quarters.

Liu Siyun voluntarily stepped outside the door to stand guard.

Lin Moyin set up a soundproof array before lowering her voice and saying, "Has His Majesty gone mad?"

"How could Lonely Peak Mountain be granted to my lord as a fiefdom? And with a hereditary viscount title?"

"Isn't this like planting a thorn in the side of the capital?"

The feudal lords have become a major threat to Emperor Wu.

Since the late emperor, the Great Wu Dynasty had never granted titles to feudal lords.

The hundreds of acres of land that were granted to Su Mo last time were meritorious land and land granted to nobles, which are completely different from fiefdoms!
Even a pillar of the empire, Duke Ningguo Zhang Lie, did not have his own fiefdom!
Su Mo could even form his own army of feudal lords on Lonely Peak Mountain!

Hearing Lin Moyin say this, Su Mo frowned and pondered deeply, finally managing a wry smile: "Your Majesty is quite wary of me!"

"To grant me Lone Peak Mountain as my fiefdom is to bind me to Lone Peak Mountain!"

He took a deep breath: "In name only, I can have my own army!"

"But the area around Lone Peak Mountain is mostly mountainous, which can only support a few people."

"Furthermore, Gufeng Mountain is right under the nose of Shenjing, and Shenjing can see everything it does clearly."

"If I dare to build up a large army of feudal lords, I'm afraid my title will be revoked and my entire family executed the very next day!"

Lin Moyin thought about it and agreed.

The reason why the feudal lords became a major threat to the empire.

First, it is too far from the capital city to be of any use to reach it.

Secondly, the feudal lords were already powerful regional rulers with real authority over finances and military forces, and after the establishment of the Great Wu Kingdom, they had no choice but to grant them fiefdoms.

What kind of trouble can Su Mo, a "newly emerged minor lord" with no background, stir up?
Nevertheless, Lin Moyin couldn't help but sigh, "No matter what, with this hereditary viscount title and fiefdom, it will be difficult for Zhang Shouning to touch the young master in the future!"

Su Mo was taken aback: "Why does Madam say such a thing?"

Lin Moyin sneered: "Now that you've become a feudal lord, your status is different!"

"If Zhang Shouning dares to touch the young master, it's equivalent to touching all the feudal lords of the Great Wu Dynasty!"

Su Mo understood instantly.

This is just the same tactic used by the clerks of Changping County to collude and oppose the county magistrate.

But Lin Moyin suddenly frowned, her pretty face full of suspicion and confusion: "There is just one thing that I don't understand!"

Su Mo naturally asked, "What doesn't Madam understand?"

Lin Moyin said in a low voice, "It seems that His Majesty intends to give the young master an important position."

"But wouldn't granting the young master the status of a feudal lord push him to the side of the feudal lords?"

"Is she...is she really not afraid that her husband is secretly colluding with the feudal lords and harming the court?"

Su Mo's expression instantly turned strange.

Finally, he said bitterly, "His Majesty should not be afraid!"

Lin Moyin looked at Su Mo with surprise and doubt: "Why aren't you afraid?"

Su Mo hesitated for a moment, her expression growing increasingly strange, before finally saying, "Because I suspect that I offered the Empress a plan!"

Lin Moyin was completely bewildered: "What strategy? Doesn't the Empress fear that the young master is colluding with the feudal lords?"

"Furthermore, why does the young master have doubts about the suggestion he offered?"

"Could it be that even you, sir, are unaware of whether you have offered a plan?"

Su Mo really didn't know how to explain this time.

He had long suspected that there was something strange about the cold-looking carriage!
The dream I had last time was probably not a real dream. Rather, I was tricked by Leng Xixi using some unknown means, making me feel like I was dreaming!

Leng Xixi's strength is unfathomable, far surpassing that of Lord Qianhu, who is at the Guiqiao Realm!
If, while on the carriage, he had already told Leng Xixi about the decree of grace, this powerful weapon.

The Empress was certainly not afraid of colluding with the feudal lords!

As soon as she showed any signs of success, she would take the blame for the decree of grace upon herself!

The feudal lords would surely wish they could eat their own flesh and drink their own blood!

Ok……

If it wasn't a dream.

The Lord Qianhu I saw in my dream... was he cold and aloof?

No wonder the size was wrong!
Thinking of this, Su Mo gasped!
The thousand households in my dream, though not small in scale.

However, compared to a real commander of a thousand households, he is still somewhat lacking.

Su Mo clearly remembered that she had personally measured the other person's dimensions!

A second verification was also conducted!

If I'm not dreaming!
The fact that Leng Xixi didn't kill him despite all that shows she truly loves him!
Seeing that Lord Qianhu was still looking at him suspiciously.

To prevent her from having any inappropriate thoughts, Su Mo hesitated for a moment before saying, "It is impossible for your husband to be on the same side as the feudal lords!"

"If any of the feudal lords approach you, it would be best for you to keep your distance!"

He took a deep breath: "I should really offer the Empress some advice."

"He offered a plan to issue an edict of grace!"

"The Edict of Grace?" Lin Moyin frowned. "What exactly is this policy? Wouldn't the Empress be afraid that her husband is colluding with the feudal lords?"

Su Mo explained, "The eldest, second, and third sons of a feudal lord all have the right to inherit the feudal lord's title, wealth, and military power on an equal footing..."

Lin Moyin was speechless for a moment.

Is that all?

This is like stabbing a dagger into the heart of a feudal lord!

After a long silence, he finally said softly, "My lord, it would be best if you... kept your distance from the feudal lords in the future..."

Su Mo chuckled: "Anyway, I never intended to make any deals with them!"

If you're going to curry favor with someone powerful, you should definitely curry favor with the Empress.

The feudal lords won't be able to hop around for long after autumn!

"It's even better now, I can draw that Shou Ning card with even more peace of mind!"

Lin Moyin's forehead creased with annoyance: "You're really going to hit him? He's His Majesty's maternal uncle!"

Su Mo sneered, "So what if he's my uncle! If he dares to provoke me again, I'll beat him without hesitation!"

Lin Moyin hesitated for a moment: "What about shipbuilding?"

Su Mo replied without hesitation, "We definitely have to build it! Regardless of whether Leng Xixi has told the Empress about this, we must leave this way out!"

He frowned: "However, it seems we need to plan more carefully about how to do it!"

The two secretly discussed the matter again, and finally removed the magic array and left the inner courtyard.

The newly appointed centurion, despite being in charge of the artisan battalion at Lonely Peak Mountain, was instructed by Leng Xixi to obediently work on building rickshaws and bicycles.

However, according to the rules, one still needs to bring the official document and the identification token to the Upper Left Office to report once.

However, Lin Moyin was thinking about Su Mo's precious sweet potato, so she pulled Su Mo along and went to check on the sweet potato seedlings in the greenhouse first!

Then she exclaimed in surprise, "My lord! Look!"

"Is this... a sweet potato?"

Su Mo looked down and was also taken aback.

Sure enough, small purple buds sprouted from the sand, and even unfurled a few small leaves.

"It grew so fast? It's only been planted for a day and a half!"

Su Mo didn't actually know how long it would take for the sweet potato to sprout.

But anyway, they just grew out. Maybe the sweet potatoes that the system rewarded grew faster!
It's noon now, and the snow has stopped. Although the sun isn't out, the light is quite good.

Su Mo moved the wooden plank on top.

Sure enough, the thin silk had excellent light transmission. Although it couldn't compare to glass or plastic greenhouses, it was still usable!
He instructed Jiang Laoshi, who was guarding the greenhouse, to be careful not to let anyone enter the greenhouse except to add charcoal to maintain the temperature!

Su Mo was preparing to take up his post at Shangzuo with Lin Moyin.

As soon as they stepped outside, they saw several horse-drawn carriages slowly approaching.

Beside him stood a group of men in fine clothes.

Upon closer inspection, who else could it be but Zhang Xuzu and his group!
Upon seeing Su Mo and Lin Moyin, Zhang Xuzu greeted them with a smile from afar: "Lord Lin, Lord Su!"

Han Yu, Cao Feng, and the others also greeted Su Mo warmly one after another.

However, the expressions on their faces were rather strange!
Su Mo was somewhat puzzled. He looked at Zhang Xuzu and the others, then at the carriages with deep ruts: "Brother Zhang, why have you suddenly come to visit?"

Zhang Xuzu chuckled: "Has Lord Su forgotten what happened yesterday?"

"Aren't we bringing you silver?"

He paused: "Lord Lin and Lord Su, are you going out?"

Su Mo nodded and casually said, "I was just about to go to Shangzuo to take up my post."

"But since the brothers are here, it's alright to go a little later."

Zhang Xuzu was taken aback: "Isn't Lord Su currently serving as a clerk in Tianchang County? How come he's back at Shangzuo Office?"

Su Mo sighed: "The clerk is indeed still in charge, but he was just appointed by the Emperor as the Left Commander of the Hundred Households, in charge of the artisan soldiers' camp on Lone Peak Mountain."

"You know, I'm in such a bind, how could I possibly manage all of this!"

Zhang Xuzu gasped in shock and exclaimed, "What? Lord Su has been promoted to a centurion in the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

Su Mo sighed, "Indeed, I have been promoted to centurion. His Majesty trusts me greatly, and I am filled with trepidation, fearing only that I may fail to live up to His Majesty's grace!"

"Hmm... I'll be even busier from now on!"

Han Yu, Cao Feng, and others almost couldn't speak!
They came together this time intending to gather information.

The fact that Tianyi Building was vandalized was a huge surprise to them.

I heard it was people from the palace who smashed it!

Last night, Su Mo had a conflict with the people from the Imperial Uncle's Mansion, and today Tianyi Tower was vandalized. How can we ask Zhang Xuzu and others not to involve Su Mo in this matter?

In particular, Zhang Xuzu knew Leng Xixi's true identity.

Now I hear that Su Mo has been promoted to the rank of centurion!

It's completely confirmed.

The empress is avenging her man!

Han Yu and the others, unaware of the inside story, vaguely guessed what was going on.

Not only did the person who attacked the mansion of the emperor's brother-in-law escape unscathed, he was also promoted, rising directly from a general to a centurion.

The implication is self-evident!

No wonder Su Mo was so arrogant that he dared to beat and kill even the servants of the Imperial Uncle's mansion!

Lin Moyin glanced at the shocked Zhang Xuzu and the others, and suddenly said calmly, "Commander Su, Young Master Zhang and the others have come to visit, why don't you invite them into the house first?"

Su Mo then realized what had happened and quickly laughed, "Oh! If it weren't for Lord Qianhu's reminder, I would have forgotten and almost been impolite to Brother Zhang and the others!"

"Everyone please!"

Han Yu, Cao Feng, and other sons of noble families were once again greatly surprised.

Previously, they had only heard Zhang Xuzu address this unbelievably beautiful woman as Lord Lin.

But I didn't know they were a thousand households!

They were completely speechless.

If you didn't know better, you'd think the Su residence was the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!
Those coming and going are either commanders of the Fengming Division or commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

She couldn't help but envy Su Mo, who was incredibly popular with women. The women around him were all stunning beauties, like celestial beings, and they were also powerful female officials!
Just as Zhang Xuzu was directing the coachman to drive the carriage loaded with silver into the Su residence.

Suddenly, two more sedan chairs came from this direction.

Zhang Xuzu's expression changed instantly!
Even Lin Moyin and Su Mo were taken aback.

Judging from the style of this sedan chair, one can tell that an important official of the imperial court is sitting inside!

Outside the sedan chair stood a dozen or so Jinyiwei captains with straight swords at their waists, exuding a fierce aura!

Lin Moyin's pretty face stiffened slightly. She had already recognized the origins of the two sedan chairs and whispered in Su Mo's ear, "You Li! Wei Zhengguang!"

Su Mo frowned immediately.

Was the Imperial Guard Assistant Commander or Commander on the Jade Sound Pavilion ship last night?

What are they doing here?
Last time, he had a friendly meal with Wei Zhengguang and reached an agreement.

The restaurant's takeout business was also contracted out to Wei Zhengguang.

But there has been no contact since then!

Sure enough, the sedan chair stopped at the side gate of the Su residence.

You Li and Wei Zhengguang got out of the sedan chair one after the other.

Then he smiled and looked at Su Mo and Lin Moyin, before his gaze fell on Zhang Xuzu and the others.

Zhang Xuzu and other nobles secretly swallowed hard.

He quickly bowed and greeted the two powerful henchmen of the imperial court!

Su Mo and Lin Moyin naturally followed suit and bowed as well.

You Li nodded slightly, then his sinister old face actually showed a smile, but it gave people a sinister and uncomfortable feeling: "I didn't expect Commander Lin to be here as well."

"And to my surprise, Lord Su has been promoted to the position of Master of Lone Peak Mountain!"

Su Mo and Lin Moyin felt a chill run down their spines.

The moment he was promoted to a higher official rank and title, You Li found out!
Wei Zhengguang also smiled and said, "Lord Su has not only been promoted to centurion, but has also become the master of Gufeng Mountain. This is truly a cause for celebration."

"Why don't we come with the Assistant Magistrate to ask for some wine and celebrate for Lord Su?"

"Would Commander Lin and Lord Su not welcome us?"

Zhang Xuzu and the others stared at Su Mo in utter disbelief!

Not only was he promoted to centurion, but his noble title was also elevated?

How long has it been since Su Mo was granted the title of "Man of Lonely Peak Mountain"?
If things continue like this, wouldn't it not be long before he becomes an earl, and then a marquis?
On the same level as his father?
Su Mo quickly replied, "Lord You and Lord Wei are too kind. I am ashamed to accept this!"

"It's just a viscount title, how could I dare trouble you two gentlemen to come all the way here to offer your congratulations!"

"Please come inside, gentlemen!"

Wei Zhengguang's expression turned serious: "Lord Su, you are underestimating yourself."

As he spoke, a look of envy appeared on his face: "Although he is a viscount, I have never heard of a viscount, like Su Zi, whose title can be inherited without change!"

Zhang Xuzu finally couldn't hold back any longer and stared intently at Su Mo: "Lord Su... the viscountship is hereditary?"

Wei Zhengguang chuckled: "It's more than just hereditary succession!"

"The imperial court has issued an official document, granting Lord Su not only the title of 'Lone Peak Mountain,' but also the permanent title of 'graveland,' which truly makes this official and Lord You extremely envious!"

As soon as these words came out.

Zhang Xuzu's eyes were wide open, bigger than a bull's eyes, staring intently at Su Mo as if he were looking at a ghost!

Li You and Wen Bi's legs went weak and they almost couldn't stand up!
The two jade balls that Cao Feng was holding shattered into pieces with a crack!

No one understood the meaning of "granted land" better than these sons of noble families!
This is an award of land and a noble title!

Su Mo became the first feudal lord to emerge in the Great Wu Dynasty in the past twenty years.

(End of this chapter)