Chapter 385 Who said there was no reward
Jiang Lin's thoughts were interrupted. After Tian Daheng ran over and bowed his hands, he realized that his face was not very good-looking, so he asked: "What's wrong, sir? You seem to be in a bad mood?"
Jiang Lin did not explain to him about entering the palace to meet the saint. He looked at the carriages that were being loaded in front of the watchtower and asked, "What are they doing?"
"The recently collected martial arts secrets, weapon fragments, and monster beast remains are about to be sent to the blacksmith camp," Tian Daheng said.
Jiang Lin's current mood might be easily seen by others if he returns to the blacksmith camp, so he simply said: "Don't pretend to be cheating, I'll just read it here."
"Okay, sir, please come in and sit down, I'll make you tea!"
Tian Daheng was filled with joy. His current cultivation level had reached the third level of the Yuanwu Realm with the help of pills. It was so fast that he could reach the sky.
Although sitting in the watchtower pays attention to fairness, there is no absolute fairness in this world.
As the deputy landlord, Tian Daheng has known Jiang Lin for the longest time, so it is normal to take more pills.
After seeing Jiang Lin, many people in the world saluted with reverence on their faces: "I pay my respects to you, sir!"
"No need to be polite." Jiang Lin waved his hand casually and entered the store one after another with Tian Daheng.
Tea is brewing here, and secret books have been delivered over there.
Tian Daheng offered the tea cup with both hands, and after Jiang Lin took it, he introduced: "This time, there are eighty-seven top-grade martial arts secret books, including ten on boxing techniques, thirteen on palm techniques, and sword techniques..."
"One hundred and ninety-three middle-grade martial arts secret books..."
"Five hundred and forty-two low-grade martial arts secret books..."
After a detailed introduction, Tian Daheng talked about other things.
For example, how many weapon fragments have been collected, what types and grades they are.
Or how many people Zhan Wanglou has recently recruited, how much territory it has expanded, etc.
The most noteworthy thing is that due to the great increase in the number of Yuanwu Realm masters, the monsters that Zaibanglou now hunts are mainly third-level monsters. If the opportunity is right, fourth-level monsters can also be killed.
As for the fifth level and above, it requires at least the third level of Yuanwu Realm as the main force to besiege, which is currently not enough.
Jiang Lin's current demand for the remains of monsters and beasts is the same as for blacksmithing materials, both for upgrading weapons.
Therefore, while sitting in the watchtower, he hunted as many different monsters as possible, recruited people along the way, and expanded his territory.
In this way, the speed is quite fast.
Jiang Lin said before that they would expand to at least the level of power comparable to Thunder Eagle Fort and Wushuang Fort within a year. Now it has been completed ahead of schedule.
Today, Zaibang Tower has become a first-rate force in the world, second only to Chaotian Palace, Xingxiu Gate, and Youhai Gate.
Mainly, these three families all have Shenwu Realm in charge. In comparison, the one with the highest cultivation level in Zuowanglou is only at the third level of Yuanwu Realm, which is far inferior.
Jiang Lin flipped through the secret book and didn't care if he was disturbed. As long as he read it, it would work.
While turning the pages of the book, he said: "The work is very good. If there is any shortage of elixirs and weapons, just let me know. In addition, Sangzhou needs to reopen the trade route. Currently, there are no powerful clans involved. You must occupy it as soon as possible. Yes. Once you reach a state, you have a real foundation.”
At present, no matter where Zhanwanglou is, it is mainly about buying shops, and there is no real base camp.
And Sangzhou is undoubtedly the most suitable.
Although it is desolate and sparsely populated, no one is fighting for it, so it is most suitable.
Tian Daheng didn't know what was going on in Sangzhou yet, but when Jiang Lin gave a brief explanation, he was immediately shocked and excited.
Who in the world is not afraid of Sangzhou's hard training?
Your Excellency went there and actually wiped out all the penances. You are truly a god!
Jiang Lin didn't take much notice of the compliments and just quietly flipped through the secret book in his hand.
After a while, he finished reading a bunch of secret books, and Jiang Lin glanced at the information on martial arts skills.
Currently, the self-created moves of Sword Technique have the highest progress, reaching 76%, followed by Palm Technique and Leg Technique, reaching 73%, and the others are below 70%.
Although none of the progress is perfect, the distance is not far away.
"Continue to collect secret books and ask someone to take the things with me to the blacksmith camp. I will bring you some elixirs and silver later." Jiang Lin said.
"Thank you, sir, for the reward."
In fact, the strength of the watchtower has increased, and the number of monsters hunted every day is large, so there is no shortage of money.
But Tian Daheng will not refuse Jiang Lin's reward. This is his duty as a subordinate.
The adults can refuse to give, but you cannot refuse to accept.
Afterwards, Tian Daheng respectfully sent Jiang Lin out, watching him leave with the carriage filled with weapon fragments and monster beast remains, and then returned to the store with a smile.
Back at the blacksmith camp, Blacksmith Qi and others, who had been waiting for a long time, gathered around and asked with joy on their faces: "My lord, this time I entered the palace to meet the emperor, but are you going to be promoted again?"
"If I keep rising, I'm afraid I'll be a minister soon!"
"What does your Majesty look like?"
"How beautiful is the palace? Is it made of gold everywhere?"
Jiang Lin patiently explained to them and learned that the emperor only called him to ask questions and there was no reward. Qi Tiejiang and others were a little disappointed.
It’s not easy to meet the emperor once, but you don’t get anything?
The emperor is too stingy!
"If you don't want to give it, don't give it. It's no big deal. Besides, who in our blacksmith camp has seen His Majesty in all these years? Only Mr. Jiang!" Blacksmith Qi said.
Everyone heard this with joy, yes, it was a privilege to be a blacksmith and to be able to fight all the way until being personally summoned by the emperor. Although Emperor Shun only met Jiang Lin, the masters in the blacksmith camp all felt a sense of honor.
As he was talking, the sound of gongs and drums suddenly came from outside.
Everyone turned around in surprise, and saw Si Hongwen, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Sun Zhongyun, the minister, coming amid the music.
Behind him were several carriages loaded with gold, silver, blacksmithing materials and other items.
Sun Zhongyun personally held a set of official uniforms, while Si Hongwen held a letter of credit, a jade belt and other items.
Walking forward happily all the way, they started shouting from afar: "Congratulations to Mr. Jiang, congratulations to Mr. Jiang."
Everyone didn't know why. Even Jiang Lin was puzzled. What was he going to do?
But these two are his immediate superiors, and they have never had any grudges, but they have received a lot of benefits from them.
Jiang Lin had no choice but to go forward and said, "Why didn't you say anything in advance when the two adults were coming? I'm really sorry for missing the welcome."
"We can't say this in advance. We just found out we were coming." Si Hongwen said with a smile.
"You just found out?" Jiang Lin vaguely guessed something.
Sure enough, Sun Zhongyun, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, took out the golden imperial edict from his arms and said with a smile: "Master Jiang, listen to the edict."
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Jiang Lin had to kneel down and listened to Sun Zhongyun unfold the imperial edict and read: "God's destiny, the emperor's imperial edict. Here is Jiang Lin, Zuo Si of the Ministry of Industry, who destroyed Sangzhou and practiced hard for his outstanding achievements. He has been granted the title of Third-rank Si Zongzheng. Give five hundred thousand taels of gold and three million taels of silver..."
After reciting the imperial edict, Sun Zhongyun handed it over with a smile and said: "Master Jiang, accept the edict?"
Jiang Lin took the imperial edict with both hands and was surprised.
The emperor didn't just let his head be chopped off, but he was promoted and made rich again.
As expected, accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger, your will is unpredictable.
"Congratulations, Master Jiang. If this goes one step further, I am afraid that I, the minister, will have to give up my position." Si Hongwen said.
There was indeed a look of envy in his eyes. Since the founding of Daqian, there have been many officials older than Jiang Lin.
The founder of the blacksmith was a first-grade Duke of the founding dynasty. In comparison, the third-grade Si Zongzheng seemed to be nothing more than that.
But don't forget, Jiang Lin worked his way up from being an apprentice in the blacksmith camp.
In just three years, a blacksmith's apprentice has become a third-grade official. What's more?
What's more, this is a reward given by His Majesty the Emperor himself, so the meaning is very different.
Of course, both Shangshu Sun Zhongyun and Minister Si Hongwen knew why Jiang Lin was rewarded and what His Majesty's favor meant.
So envy is envy, but not jealous at all.
If such a favor had to be exchanged for life, they would rather not have it.
But Blacksmith Qi and others next to him were happy but also a little bit complaining.
Is Mr. Jiang deliberately playing tricks on them? Just now he said that His Majesty the Emperor didn't reward them with anything, but in the blink of an eye, Mr. Shangshu came to present the third-grade official uniform in person.
There was also a car full of real money and silver, and the lids of the boxes were open, as if they were deliberately meant to be seen.
Blacksmith Qi and others exchanged glances in private, which meant that Mr. Jiang had learned to play this trick at some point.
How did they know that Jiang Lin himself was confused and didn't know what the Emperor was going to do.
After receiving the imperial edict, Jiang Lin hesitated, but couldn't help but ask: "Does your Majesty have any other edicts?"
"No more." Sun Zhongyun asked with a smile: "Why, Mr. Jiang, you think these rewards are not enough now? Those blacksmithing materials were emptied by you and the marshals when the Ministry of Industry found them. His Majesty specially asked people to collect them from the royal private treasury. Although the quantity found is not large, they are all good things.”
Jiang Lin's eyesight is extraordinary, and he can naturally see that the hundreds of blacksmithing materials sent this time are indeed of very high quality.
Even if you don't use the Hengyu Furnace to improve the quality, you can easily create treasure weapons and spiritual weapons.
Jiang Lin was silent for a few seconds, and then said: "Since the adults are here, why don't you stay and have a drink?"
"Of course I'm going to bother you a lot." Sun Zhongyun readily agreed.
Although Jiang Lin's official position is still several levels behind his, he has a special status and needs to be given some face at times like this.
So Jiang Lin sent people to buy good wine and food, and accompanied Sun Zhongyun and Si Hongwen to have a social dinner in the blacksmith camp.
In addition to the commander of the border army, this was the first time that a high-ranking official came to the blacksmith camp for dinner, which made the blacksmith masters and apprentices look at Jiang Lin as if they were a god.
I wonder who else in the world can call Lord Shangshu to come to the blacksmith camp for dinner?
Even the military attaches in the border army and garrison were surprised when they saw this scene.
What surprised them even more was that halfway through the meal, Yu Shuai fell from the sky and slapped Jiang Lin on the shoulder.
"You kid, why don't you call me handsome when you're drinking?"
Jiang Lin didn't expect that Yu Shuai would come and quickly confessed.
Yu Shuai chuckled and said: "Forget it, since your Chaos Arrow has done a lot of good work in the northwest, I won't care about it with you. Come on, have a few bowls with me first!"
Jiang Lin knew in his heart that it was absolutely impossible for Yu Shuai to come in person just to drink. There must be other things.
It's just that there are too many people right now, so it's not convenient to talk.
He didn't say much and filled a bowl of wine: "Your Majesty, you are handsome."
(End of chapter)