Do You Know?: I, the Little Cabinet Elder, Regent of the World

Imperial estates, Shu brocade, gold, fine horses, and land granted to meritorious officials all fall under the category of monetary rewards.

Thirdly, the imperial decree posthumously bestowed honors upon his ancestors, and granted titles and privileges to his wife and children, extending the honors to his wife and children as well.

His great-grandfather and grandfather were posthumously awarded the rank of first-grade official, while his father and brother were granted honorary titles. His great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife were all first-grade ladies of the state, enjoying the court's honors, which shows that he did not hold official positions.

Fourth, he joined the cabinet!

He entered the cabinet as Grand Secretary and was appointed Vice Chancellor and Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion.

The title "Young Grand Secretary" has truly dropped the "young" part.

The civil and military officials looked at each other, their surprise evident in their eyes.

At the age of thirty, he entered the cabinet and became prime minister!

It should be noted that his teacher, Han Zhang, entered the cabinet at the age of thirty-seven, making him one of the fastest-entering cabinet members.

As a result, the disciples were even worse.

A thirty-year-old Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion!

Many people hissed inwardly.

You must understand that the new emperor on the imperial steps has far more trust in Jiang Zhao than just a little bit.

From October to December, in order to fully support Jiang Zhao, the new emperor even suspended court meetings and stopped visiting the empress.

What level of support is this?

Throughout history, only legendary rulers and ministers have had the opportunity to achieve such a feat.

The trust shown in this is evident.

It is almost certain that as long as the government is in power, Jiang Zichuan will never fall!

After all, the government's ambition to expand its territory is common knowledge.

Among the civil officials, only Jiang Zichuan was knowledgeable in military affairs.

The secret method of establishing an heir propelled the emperor to the throne. Entering the palace to teach was tantamount to being half an imperial tutor, and he could even expand the territory, which was in line with the emperor's ambition.

All the civil and military officials looked over.

Generations and versions of gods.

If nothing unexpected happens, the true god of this version has already ascended to the throne!

The civil and military officials kept glancing at Han Zhang and Jiang Zhao.

Both master and disciple held extremely high positions in the government!

With two high-ranking officials from one family, the teacher being the head of all officials, and the disciple expanding the territory, it is naturally another story worthy of being spread throughout the world.

If I remember correctly, the master and apprentice were already known for the famous story of "Standing in the Snow at Han's Door".

Now, this has become an even more beautiful story, truly enviable.

On the left, all the South Korean officials looked delighted.

Jiang Ge Lao's ability to maintain appearances is unmatched.

With such a leader, the Korean faction is destined for continued glory!

Grand Chancellor Han Zhang held his tablet, looking at his disciple with great satisfaction.

He taught me from the age of six, imparting knowledge and skills, and observing the world's affairs. It is no exaggeration to say that the two were comparable to father and son.

He even insisted on choosing between his disciple and his son.

Han Zhang will definitely be choosing disciples!

Now, twenty-four years later, the disciple has finally "graduated" and become a pillar supporting the nation.

In the officialdom, it's not just about climbing to a high position, but also about landing safely.

His disciple has made a great contribution, and in the future, he can retire peacefully and enjoy his old age!

Several Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet exchanged glances, a rare hint of envy in their expressions.

It wasn't that I envied Jiang Zhao for entering the cabinet at the age of thirty, but rather Han Zhang.

To be honest, the Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet may not envy Han Zhang's position as the head of all officials, but they must envy him for having such a good disciple.

A disciple personally taught is the teacher's successor, and only those who have been in officialdom can truly understand the value of this position.

As the saying goes, "When people leave, the tea grows cold," but someone has warmed the tea in Han Zhang's hand!

The sound of discussion never ceases.

All the civil and military officials watched intently.

Jiang Zhao held the tablet in his hand, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes, his face calm as still water, his posture upright and unmoving.

On the steps of the imperial palace, Zhao Ceying smiled, quite satisfied with his arrangements.

From ancient times to the present, the greatest emperor and the greatest prime minister of all time are a perfect match!

The officials discussed it endlessly.

The civil and military officials were filled with envy, admiration, or jealousy.

Jealousy is the only thing that's rarely seen!

There's no way around it, the gap is just too big.

In fact, Jiang Zhao's path to promotion has always been open and transparent.

Everyone knows that if you follow Jiang Zhao's path, you're guaranteed a promotion.

But the problem is, you can't learn it!

Sixth-rank, fifth-rank, fourth-rank, third-rank—from beginning to end, it was almost all about beating up Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet.

It also resolved the dispute over the succession and provided instruction to the monarch.

Then?

Then came the conquest of new territories, earning the late emperor the posthumous title of "Gaozong" and securing a lasting reputation for the emperor.

There's no doubt about that.

During this territorial expansion, the emperor had many "glorious moments." If he hadn't followed the example of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (Li Longji) in the latter half of his life, he would have been a true "virtuous ruler."

But this kind of promotion path is something that can't be learned.

If you can't learn it, and the gap is too big, it's hard to feel jealousy.

The achievements of the young Grand Secretary—no, the achievements of Grand Secretary Jiang—have always been evident to all!

Many people sighed inwardly.

We should start addressing him as Grand Secretary Jiang!

Chapter 210 Hereditary Succession, Wang Shao is Granted the Title of Earl!

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After about a hundred breaths, the eunuch, having received instructions, gave a long shout, interrupting the discussion.

Then, he continued singing:

"The Emperor decreed to the Minister of State:"

I consider you a pillar of the state, a pillar of the nation, and a trusted advisor to the monarch.

Gu Tingye, Marquis of Ningyuan and Commander-in-Chief of the Cavalry and Infantry, comes from a family with a long tradition of military strategy and unwavering loyalty. Previously, when the Western Xia rebelled and the Longyou region was thrown into turmoil, Gu Tingye cut off their supply lines at a vital choke point, conquering two prefectures and expanding the territory by a thousand miles. His brilliant strategies perfectly aligned with the imperial plans, and his outstanding achievements surpassed all other armies.

Today, a special certificate is awarded to recognize the honor.

He was specially granted the title of General of the Cloud Banner, concurrently serving as a Privy Councilor and Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guard Cavalry, with an additional fief of one thousand households, a five-courtyard residence, ten hectares of imperial estate, thirty sets of precious armor, three fine steeds from the Western Regions, a silver tally and fish-shaped pouch, and was awarded a purple robe and gold belt.

His mother, Bai, was posthumously honored as a Lady of Virtue, and his wife, Sheng, was posthumously honored as a Lady of Virtue.

The Ministry of Works was ordered to inscribe an iron certificate inscribed with "Pillar of the State, Loyal and Diligent" to commemorate his family's meritorious service.

Yu Xi!

Wherever the banners point, they mark a glorious achievement in history; may the enduring legacy of our efforts forever solidify our solemn vows.

Awesome! "

As the top person after the commander-in-chief, Gu Tingye's reward was undoubtedly generous.

Land, property, and imperial titles are secondary; what truly matters is the appointment of those with real military power.

The three official positions were: General of the Cloud Banner (rank 3), Co-signatory of the Privy Council (rank 3), and Commander of the Imperial Guard Cavalry (rank 4).

Among them, the title of General Yunhui is a nominal one and not worth mentioning; the truly important positions are the other two.

The duties of the Privy Council include signing documents and signing documents.

With this official position, one can participate in the political affairs of the Privy Council.

The Commander of the Imperial Guards was a true military officer with real power.

Over a century of national rule, the army grew increasingly bloated, eventually accumulating hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

Of these, approximately 800,000 were Imperial Guards.

These 800,000 were mainly distributed in circuits, prefectures, counties, as well as Bianjing and the frontier, and were under the jurisdiction of the three major government offices: the Palace Guard, the Cavalry Guard, and the Infantry Guard.

These three major offices are the highest military command institutions of the Imperial Guards, which oversee more than a hundred units including the Sun Guard, Heavenly Martial Guard, Dragon Guard, and Divine Guard, and are organized into four levels: garrison, army, command, and capital.

One capital has 100 men, one commander has 500 men, one army has 2,500 men, and one garrison has 25,000 men.

Above these are the three Imperial Guard Commands.

Among them, the Palace Guard Command does not have a commander, while the Imperial Guard Cavalry Command and the Imperial Guard Infantry Command both have a commander and a deputy commander. Together, these five people usually constitute the five deputy envoys of the Privy Council.

Previously, Gu Tingye served as the Commander of the Cavalry and Infantry, which was the top leader at the "army" level.

Currently, his position as the Commander of the Imperial Guards is the third-highest rank in the "Si" (司) system.

In theory, from the moment he took office as the Commander of the Imperial Guards, his only real superiors were the five Deputy Privy Councilors.

As for those who co-signed matters of the Privy Council, they were more inclined to be familiar with the Privy Council's affairs.

At the age of twenty-eight, he was ranked first in the same tier as the Deputy Privy Councilor, a position that could be described as extremely popular!

Gu Tingye blushed deeply and bowed heavily, saying, "Your subject Gu Tingye thanks Your Majesty for your grace!"

Zhao Ceying smiled and nodded calmly.

As the new emperor, he needs to consolidate his control over the military.

Winning over the heroes who helped expand the territory is the best option!

Among the several heroes who made significant contributions to the expansion of territory, Gu Tingye was the most outstanding.

The civil and military officials looked at each other, all secretly frowning.

It has been nearly a year since the Emperor ascended the throne.

Judging from the Emperor's daily conduct, many people believe that he is more inclined to smoothly transition the old ministers from the previous emperor's era.

As a result, today it truly gives people the feeling of "a new emperor, a new court".

Jiang Zhao, 30 years old, is a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet.

Gu Tingye, 28 years old, is the Commander of the Imperial Guard Cavalry.

If nothing unexpected happens, Wang Shao, Zhang Ding, Zheng Xiao, and the like will also receive substantial rewards.

The emperor was also twenty-eight years old.

They're all from the younger generation!

"The Emperor decreed to the Minister of State:"

The eagle soars high, its strength lies in its ability to crush enemies with a mere glance; the tiger's might proclaims itself, its value lies even more in its ability to quell rebellions across the land. You, Commander Yao Si, are the bravest in the army, your loyalty shines as bright as the sun.

Today, a special certificate is awarded to recognize the honor.

He is hereby granted the title of General of Loyalty and Martial Valor, and specially enfeoffed as Earl of Haifeng County, with a fief of one thousand households, and is bestowed with three hundred taels of gold, five hundred bolts of brocade, a residence of thirty hectares, and five sets of mountain-patterned armor.

Yu Xi!