Chapter Four, Auspicious Signs from Heaven (Part One).

Strange things? Could it be my lighter, cigarettes, and so on? Also, that travel bag?

After sitting still for more than two hours, I felt so tired that my waist and back were sore, and my stomach was growling with hunger. This cunning old fox, Tao Qian, has already been cursed by me from the bottom of my heart and even his ancestors for eighteen generations. From now on, if I want to continue cursing, I can only curse his descendants.

Suddenly, Zhang Huang thought of something and said, "Your Majesty, after the incident at the Jade Emperor Peak last time, several brothers who searched the scene found some strange things. They were just handed over to me this morning. Should I show them to Your Majesty?"

No wonder, the annual salary of a first-class armed guard is three hundred taels. Now, by rewarding him alone, I have rewarded him with thirty years' worth of salary. Naturally, he was surprised.

Lan'er got up an hour earlier than me, saying she wanted to help prepare for the bath. Meanwhile, the petite and lovely Xinger was making the bed and folding the blankets, with a charming and lazy demeanor. Her moans and groans were so seductive that they aroused my desires completely.

Under the watchful eyes of the world, I mustn't make any excessive moves. In the eyes of people in this era, the heavens are the supreme existence. Even if I am the emperor, I am merely acting on behalf of the heavens.

I gave her a light tap on the buttocks and chuckled, "Little fairy, last night's intimacy wasn't enough, huh?" As I said that, I took the stack of papers and flipped through them. On the top, it read "Changrong Huangzhuang" in bold letters. And below, there were numbers written in uppercase. Things like "ten thousand two" and "eight thousand two".

Zhang Huang remained silent, but his eyes seemed to be filled with excitement.

Your translated result is: 皇上, this reward silver is really too much. Please take it back. Zhang Huang respectfully handed back the silver ticket. This kid really knows how to understand the intention.

Due to sufficient sleep, I woke up feeling refreshed. It is now noon, the time for the Fengshan ceremony. As for my personality, whether or not the ceremony is held doesn't matter to me. However, if it is executed well, it will bring me a good reputation. Even when I am enjoying myself, I can still be at ease. Isn't that wonderful?

Wow, I didn't realize silver was worth so much! Giving away ten thousand taels of silver like this could probably provide an ordinary family with a comfortable life for a lifetime.

The emperor's life is really fulfilling. No wonder so many people are eager to become the emperor.

I also suddenly realized that it's not popular to say this at this time, so I explained, "I'm asking if what you said about receiving silver is for one month or for one year."

Zhang Huang hurriedly knelt down and declined, until I sternly handed it to him, he finally took it. After glancing at it, he exclaimed in horror, "One, ten thousand taels?".

Hail, Your Majesty, this was found under your mattress. Xinger, this girl, eagerly jumped into my arms, holding a stack of papers in her hands.

I instructed him to send me everything after the Fengshan ceremony and warned him that no one should touch those things. Those items were worthless in my time, but in this ancient society, each one was a priceless treasure. Especially when it came to cigarettes, I haven't smoked for two days, which makes me extremely uncomfortable.

What a mess? Could it be a promissory note? That guy Wu Liang, better not have borrowed a bunch of debts from me. I frowned. Suddenly, I realized and slapped my forehead, saying, "It's a banknote!"

I roughly counted it and there were about three hundred thousand taels. However, I have no concept of how much these silver notes are worth.

Zhang Huang was taken aback, feeling a bit puzzled, and replied strangely, "Your Majesty, what is a monthly salary, and what is an annual salary?"

Zhang Huang lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then replied, "It's been over two years. There are quite a few people in my family, about ten or more. Of course, my family's living conditions are relatively affluent, with an annual expenditure of approximately three hundred taels."

Zhang Huangqing knows everything without saying a word. Respectfully withdraws.

Are those you mentioned, annual salary or monthly salary? I asked casually.

Just over ten minutes after sitting down, I almost fell asleep. I couldn't help but curse Tao Qian in my heart, wondering why the promised matter had not yet been carried out. I looked in his direction with doubt, only to see him gesturing to me, as if to urge me to be patient.

Zhang Huang, you've come at just the right time. I might as well stop calling you "my lord" or "your lordship". It's more intimate to call you by your name directly. He casually handed him a banknote worth ten thousand taels: "This is a reward from me to you. You've worked hard these past few days."

The emperor still loves to hide his private money. If the empress finds out, it will be a big trouble. This girl Xinger, I don't know when, has become less and less respectful towards me, daring to openly mock me.

Zhang Huang, go. I patted his shoulder and gave him a trusting look.

Seeing his exaggerated expression, I knew that this ten thousand silver ticket should be quite valuable. Then I curiously asked, "Zhang Huang, how much is your usual salary?"

The entire Fengshan ceremony, in my opinion, was extremely depressing. After listening to a group of monks chattering for a long time, we were finally arranged by the Ministry of Rites to the center of the altar.

I, on the other hand, am idle like a pig awaiting execution, just waiting to be bathed and have my hair plucked.

Zhang Huang felt somewhat helpless, but still answered respectfully, "To answer Your Majesty, it is a year's worth of salary."

Happy times are always short-lived. Tao Qian, that old fox, caught me just as I stepped out of the bathroom and dragged me to participate in the Fengshan ceremony. I hadn't even had lunch yet, but he informed me that I couldn't eat anything all day. ...Speechless...

Just as Zhang Huang came to pay his respects early in the morning. The armed guard had no preference for whether or not to pay respects, but he probably just wanted to have more contact with me. You see, this is a way to get promoted and make a fortune. I remember in my time, there were many colleagues who were very willing to interact with their superiors. Most of these people were promoted quickly. I, on the other hand, couldn't tolerate this kind of thing due to my stubborn temperament, so I didn't fare well. I remember in my time, there were many colleagues who were very willing to interact with their superiors. Most of these people were promoted quickly. I, on the other hand, couldn't tolerate this kind of thing due to my stubborn temperament, so I didn't fare well.

I handed over all the remaining silver notes in my possession to Lan'er and instructed her to keep them safe. With a sense of relief, I walked towards the bath curtain.

I couldn't help but look at Tao Qian in astonishment. How could this old fox have such ability? Cheating has been done on such a grand scale? However, Tao Qian also appeared confused and at a loss. My heart couldn't help but grow cold. Is this not something Tao Qian orchestrated?

While I was in a daze, disturbed by the chanting of the group of monks, a vision appeared. A rich golden light descended from the sky and enveloped my entire body. I could clearly hear the sound of the monks' chanting, which had become even louder. When I opened my eyes, everyone, including the guards on duty, had knelt down and shouted in unison, "Long live the Emperor, ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years."

And what I need to do is to sit cross-legged in the center of the altar and meditate. Through meditation, I communicate with the so-called heavens, listen to their opinions, and then accept their enfeoffment.

Hail to the Emperor, the bath is ready. Lan'er walked over and whispered softly.

Zhang Huang did not hesitate this time, immediately took the money and respectfully said: "With this 20,000 silver ticket from the Emperor, I can guarantee that all the imperial guards will be loyal to the Emperor."

Report to the Emperor, when I, as a fourth-rank sword-bearing guard, assumed office, my salary was one hundred taels of silver, thirty stones of grain, and two pieces of silk. Zhang Huang then calculated again: "If we calculate according to the current standards for first-rank sword-bearing guards, it should be three hundred taels of silver, one hundred stones of grain, and ten pieces of silk. However, the position of a first-rank sword-bearing guard still needs to be confirmed through an official document from the Ministry of Personnel after returning to the palace."

"Little girl, could it be a spy sent by the queen? " I smirked evilly and reached out to punish her until she couldn't bear it and begged for mercy. Then I said sternly, "I am also a person. It's better to have some private money than none." But in my heart, I secretly mocked that fool, knowing that hiding private money would only be under the mattress.

Of course, this money is not mine, so I don't really care about it. Since it is something given as a reward, there is no reason to take it back. Might as well be generous to the end. Immediately, I took out another silver ticket worth ten thousand taels and handed it to him, whispering, "You can take this money and help me buy some trusted aides."

I asked you. I thought for a moment and asked, "If you have one hundred taels, how long can your whole family live on?"

I really like this kid, there's no denying it. Judging by his demeanor, he's probably even willing to use his ten thousand silver taels to win people over. Walking up to him, I helped Zhang Huang up from the ground and said, "Zhang Huang, I won't treat you unfairly."