Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 534 Picking a Gift

In view of the fact that the first fleet of the Imperial Navy obtained a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry, Lu Hao also graciously rewarded these soldiers with more silver.

In the past, the bonus for each soldier basically ranged from 1000 taels to 1 taels. This time, Lu Hao was prepared to give them three times the reward.

Although they couldn't keep up with what they robbed, these soldiers were also very happy.

After more than ten days of continuous sailing, the First Fleet of the Central Imperial Navy sailed up the Pearl River, crossed the Grand Canal, then passed the Qianyuan River, and finally docked at the port in the inner city.

This is the largest port in Yandi City, enough to accommodate thousands of ships. However, the huge five-story ship still makes this port somewhat difficult.

Fortunately, Lu Hao gave the order to park the five-story ship by the river and dock next to it to unload supplies.

I heard that Emperor Lu Hao led the navy's first fleet back to the imperial capital.

All civil and military officials, headed by the Queen and the Six Ministers, personally went to the port pier to greet Yongtai Emperor Lu Hao.

The banks of the Qianyuan River and the ports were crowded with people, and the people of the imperial capital also came to join in the fun.

There was no other way. The news of the robbery of countless gold, silver and jewelry had spread throughout the entire imperial capital. Not only the civil and military officials of the empire were ecstatic, but even the people of the empire were also overjoyed.

After all, this was to rob Zheng and Yue. These two small countries dared to dictate in the southwest of the empire. They should be taught a lesson.

The five-story ship slowly sailed into the port and gradually slowed down. Lu Hao took off into the air and flew slowly towards Tantai Xiyao.

"Chen and concubine see the emperor!"

"Wei Chen pays respects to the emperor!"

"Meet the emperor!"

The concubines in the harem headed by Tantai Xiyao, the civil and military officials headed by Tantai Mingyue and the six ministers, as well as the common people present, knelt down one after another.

"Free of courtesy! Flat body!"

Lu Hao said loudly, walking towards Tantai Xiyao.

Next to the empress are Chen Yuhuan and her son, Xiao Yun'er, Nangong Ruoxue, Xia Wei and Nalan Xiuting, the concubines of the harem.

Dong Xiaowan was probably about to give birth, so Tantai Xiyao didn't let her come.

"Welcome to the Emperor's triumphant return!"

Tantai Xiyao and other concubines smiled and congratulated.

"It's not a triumph, it's just that they robbed a lot of things and taught Zheng and Yue a lesson."

Lu Hao stepped forward with a smile and directly took Ji'er from Chen Yuhuan's hand.

This little guy has become even more handsome after not seeing him for a few days. His big eyes stared at Lu Hao and kept turning.

"Ji'er, your father came back from robbery and brought back a lot of good things. Do you want them?"

Lu Hao teased the child.

"Congratulations to the emperor! Congratulations to the emperor!"

All civil and military officials congratulated loudly.

"My dear friends, thank you for your hard work. This time, too much gold, silver and jewels were robbed. I'm afraid Mr. Tang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, will have to work hard for a while."

Lu Hao turned to look at Tang Yu, the Minister of Household Affairs, with a smile.

"Your Majesty, no matter how much gold, silver and jewels you have, you are not afraid. I will definitely send someone to count them and record them one by one."

Tang Yu was so excited that his face turned red.

At this time, General Ding Rumo and his men began to carry large boxes down.

clang!Clang…

More than thirty large boxes were opened, and the gold, silver, and jade jewelry inside shone with dazzling light.

"To all the concubines in the harem, I am happy today and allow each of you to choose three gifts..."

Lu Hao said loudly.

"Really? Do each of our sisters have one?"

Xia Wei asked loudly.

"Of course, are my words still false? Remember to choose three pieces for Concubine Dong Gui. You hurry up and choose, otherwise, Mr. Tang will take them away." Lu Hao said with a smile.

The concubines in the harem, led by Tantai Xiyao, stepped forward one after another and began to look for good things in the box.

"Dear dear friends, you have worked hard too. I allow each of you to choose two gifts..."

Lu Hao said loudly.

"Your Majesty, are there any veterans?"

Master Meng from Wenyuan Pavilion asked.

"Of course, as long as all the civil and military officials present can choose two gifts, it will be my reward!"

Lu Hao responded with a smile.

"I thank you, Your Majesty, for your love!"

All civil and military officials knelt down and saluted.

"Okay, hurry up and choose. Mr. Tang will really take it away in a while!"

Lu Hao joked with a smile.

After giving the order, all the civil and military officials came forward one after another and began to select gifts from the boxes. They were all so happy that they couldn't open their mouths from ear to ear.

"Ji'er, your mother and concubine went to pick out gifts, how could our Ji'er not have one? Father, let's pick one for you!"

Lu Hao held the child in his arms and took out a gold bracelet from the box and put it on his wrist.

"General Ding Rumo, as General Jinghai, you have made indispensable contributions in this battle. You are qualified to choose three gifts! As for other generals, each of them can choose two gifts, and other soldiers can also choose one gift."

Lu Hao looked at General Ding Rumo with a smile and said loudly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your gift!"

General Ding Rumo and all the generals immediately knelt down on one knee to express their thanks.

"Hehehe... Okay, stop being so polite and quickly ask the soldiers to choose. Mr. Tang is getting impatient!"

Lu Hao laughed happily.

General Ding Rumo, as well as other officers and soldiers, began to pick gifts next to the order.

Today, there are hundreds of boxes of gold, silver and jewelry placed on the port pier for anyone to choose from. Such a grand scene is really magnificent.

The people outside had never seen so many gold, silver and jewelry before, and they were all as anxious as ants on a hot pot.

Is this how you get money from being a soldier?

These ordinary people now wish that their sons would enlist in the army immediately and join the crowd of people choosing gifts.

"Look, that's my son, he's also qualified to choose gifts!"

Among the crowd, a middle-aged woman shouted excitedly.

"My son is also qualified. Thank you for the gift from the emperor! I kowtow to you, little man!"

Another middle-aged man was also very excited. He quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Lu Hao from a distance.

"I also want to thank the emperor, because my son is an official and also picked out the gift!"

Another mother knelt on the ground.

On the entire port pier, many people knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Lu Hao, pushing the entire treasure selection meeting based on merit and rewards to a new level.

After everyone had finished selecting, Mr. Tang couldn't wait and quickly ordered the goods to be shipped to the Ministry of Household Affairs to prepare for inventory and storage.

Mr. Tang looked at the boxes of things being carried off the ship. He was so excited that his whole body was trembling, and it seemed that every cell was cheering.

If the imperial treasury is rich, life will be easier for him as the Minister of Household Affairs. Moreover, once all these gold, silver and jewelry are sold, the equivalent of silver will probably be equivalent to at least several imperial treasuries.

As the Minister of Household Affairs in charge of the empire's financial power, this was the first time he had seen so much money.

These brocade cloths can be exchanged for money, those jade and jade stones can also be sold for money, and those antique calligraphy and paintings are even more valuable.

Mr. Tang looked at the countless, countless, tens of thousands of priceless treasures. He was so excited that his blood surged, and his nose actually started to bleed.

(End of this chapter)