Chapter 126
even more how For Zhou Chen, what he likes most is the mighty Bright Gown Guard.
If Zhou Chen is to take the path of a civil official, making an all-out effort to deal with various tedious official duties every day, and then the political opponents above the court are in intrigue, this is what he is Can't accept it.
"Your Majesty's kindness should be remembered in your heart!"
Immediately, Zhou Chen stood up from his seat and moved towards the Emperor Zhengde gave a salute , The voice solemnly said his own choice: "The original intention of the minister was just like the arrangement made by the first emperor, to give up the civil servants and continue to stay in the Bright Gown Guard, becoming a sharp blade for Your Majesty's intimidating all directions!"
"Well, since this is your own choice, then I will naturally not force you."
After watching Zhou Chen quietly for a few minutes, Emperor Zhengde Slowly nodded, and said in a deep voice: "I will immediately deprive you of civil servants, ranks, and official positions."
Speaking of this, Emperor Zhengde couldn't help but pause for a while. , And then saw a smile on the corner of his mouth, and he continued to speak out: "But after all, these are gifts given to you by the Imperial Father during his lifetime, and I can't deprive you of them all for no reason."
"Cao Zhengchun, decree!"
In a blink of an eye, looking towards Cao Zhengchun, who was waiting by his side, Emperor Zhengde announced: "Only the prefect of Guangyang Prefecture in Shanxi, the command of Bright Gown Guard Zhou Chen, dedicating himself to his duties and accomplishing outstanding achievements.
Now he is promoted to the commander of Bright Gown Guard, and he was given the first general Zhaoyong, and he was awarded the captain of the light vehicle. Hearing what the Emperor Zhengde said in his ears, Cao Zhengchun hurriedly studied the ink and picked up the pen. The Earth Book was written on the imperial edict.
Immediately afterwards, I saw Cao Zhengchun cautiously drying the ink, and then sent the imperial edict to Zhou Chen with a solemn expression.
After Zhou Chen received the imperial edict, he also looked solemnly and thanked the edict and said: "Chen, follow the edict!"
The reward of Emperor Zhengde is not too heavy. Although he deprived Zhou Chen of all official titles in the civil service, he gave Zhou Chen compensation in the military service.
From the original Grade 4 prefect to be promoted to the Grade 3 Bright Gown Guard commander, that’s all, and also awarded the corresponding military officer rank and rank of Zhou Chen.
Even in the Wusan stage, Zhou Chen only received the initial award, but this is also the grade 3 Wusan stage.
Of course, the most important point is the real power that Zhou Chen controls, which is incomparable to all imaginary titles.
Holding Bright Gown Guard, one of the most peak violent institutions in the Ming Dynasty, Zhou Chen can be said to have stood in the small group of people in the Imperial Court of Ming Dynasty.
After seeing Zhou Chen's result of the imperial edict, Emperor Zhengde waved his hand and said: "Okay, the imperial edict is already down. You take the imperial edict to the commander of the Bright Gown Guard and go to your post, Cao Zhengchun, you Send Master Zhou out of the palace!"
At this point, the arrangements for Zhou Chen are finally settled.
"Slaves follow the order!"
After Cao Zhengchun bowed and complied, he accompanied Zhou Chen and moved towards the Imperial Palace and went out.
But when Zhou Chen and Cao Zhengchun just walked out of the Hall of Nurturing Heart, they were stopped by a little Court Eunuch.
The little Court Eunuch first gave a salute to Zhou Chen and Cao Zhengchun, and then presented a tray in front of Zhou Chen.
There are three items on the tray, one of which is a palm-size token, which is the token of the commander of Bright Gown Guard, and the name of Zhou Chen is also engraved on the reverse side.
Just now, Emperor Zhengde didn't give this Bright Gown Guard commander token to Zhou Chen. Zhou Chen thought that this token was not rushed out for the time being.
I never thought that the little Court Eunuch had already prepared the Bright Gown Guard commander token outside this Hall of Nurturing Heart.
In addition to this Bright Gown Guard commander token, the other two items on the tray are two gowns.
One of them is a flying fish suit bestowed by the emperor to Bright Gown Guard, and the other is a python robe symbolizing a higher gift.
Looking at the three items on the tray, Zhou Chen is undoubtedly more convinced in his heart that he chose Bright Gown Guard before.
Zhengde Emperor Imperial Capital has prepared the Bright Gown Guard commander's token and gowns. If Zhou Chen did not choose to stay in Bright Gown Guard, his next situation will be real. It is impossible to speculate.
"Master Zhou was appointed as the commander of Bright Gown Guard for the first time, and Your Majesty rewarded the python robe. This is a privilege that many Bright Gown Guard commanders will never enjoy in their lives. Master Zhou is truly Jane Zai My heart!"
Cao Zhengchun's eyes lingered on the python robe, and he said a little bitterly.
This python gown is not only the hope of the previous Bright Gown Guard commander, he is also proud of the Eastern Yard superintendent.
Unfortunately, the first emperor passed away not very long. Emperor Zhengde was not good at rewarding his close ministers, so even if Cao Zhengchun was very enthusiastic, he had no hope of getting it for a while.
However, who would have thought that Zhou Chen had just returned to Beijing as the commander of the Bright Gown Guard and received such a gift from Emperor Zhengde.
Zhou Chen hearing this smiled softly and comforted Cao Zhengchun aloud: "Where, Eunuch Cao is a close person next to Your Majesty. This python robe will be worn sooner or later, and the official is just Just one step ahead of Eunuch Cao."
Cao Zhengchun laughed indifferent expression, and he did not continue to struggle with this python robe. Just as Zhou Chen said, he believed that he would get it sooner or later. This reward.
While walking side by side with Zhou Chen moved towards outside the palace gate, Cao Zhengchun smiled and invited out loudly: "Although Lord Zhou, you will live in the capital for a long time since today.
But before this, this place of capital is still unfamiliar to you after all. How about letting our family lead Master Zhou on your journey?
A few months ago, our family said to Treat you to Master Zhou well, and now it happens to be our family’s commitment."
Now that I understand that Zhou Chen is highly valued in the heart of Emperor Zhengde, then Cao Zhengchun naturally wants to do it well. I made friends with Zhou Chen.
After all, in the opinion of the civil and military officials of the Imperial court, this factory guard is not a good thing. Eastern Yard and Bright Gown Guard are naturally resisted by the court officials, and Cao Zhengchun naturally wants to give himself Look for an ally.
However, Zhou Chen did not directly agree with Cao Zhengchun’s invitation. He slowly shook the head said with a smile: "My official many thanks to Eunuch Cao’s kindness, but unfortunately Your Majesty just ordered it. , Let the officer go to the Bright Gown Guard office as soon as possible.
So this tour of the capital, I am afraid it can only be pushed back a few days."
With this, Cao Zhengchun couldn't help but raised his hand and patted his forehead, and said with a little shame: "It's because our family is a little eager. Forget that Master Zhou, you still have important things to do.
In this way, after Master Zhou you have handled the Bright Gown Guard matters properly, our family will invite Master Zhou again."
"Definitely!"
Zhou Chen nodded, smiling Accepted: "When the time comes, this official must be on the appointment!"
Immediately, the two moved towards the palace gate and walked out talking and laughing.