Chapter 105: Moral Arch, Unexpected Joy (Please Subscribe)

"Registrar Ma?"

Li Rui saw the leader at a glance; it was Registrar Ma Fu of the county government.

"Li Laoge, congratulations, congratulations."

"The county government reported the deeds of you and Deputy Branch Master Zhang slaying the demon beast, and never expected the Emperor to be overjoyed, specially bestowing this plaque to show imperial grace."

Li Rui bowed:

"Thank you for the Emperor's grace."

Although this plaque was issued by the Qinghe County Government, it was authorized by the imperial court, or rather, the Emperor himself.

The etiquette must not be lacking.

Generally speaking, one usually has to kneel and thank, but Li Rui is already seventy years old, and the Yu Kingdom values filial piety; seeing the Emperor at seventy also doesn't require kneeling.

This exempts it.

Registrar Ma hurriedly stepped forward and helped Li Rui up, envious:

"Li Laoge, this is the first plaque bestowed by the Emperor in our Qinghe, a great thing to bring honor to one's ancestors."

Ancient times value etiquette.

This plaque is not something anyone can set up if they want to.

Generally speaking, plaques are divided into three categories: merit plaques, moral plaques, and besides these two, there are plaques for academies and temple gates.

Merit plaques are naturally issued to those civil and military officials who have made contributions and worked hard, generally third-rank and above; of course, some deeds with propaganda value will also be specially bestowed with plaques.

Another category that individuals can get is the moral plaque.

Generally issued to those with prestige in the local area or those with noble character.

The chastity plaque often mentioned by the people is a plaque issued to women.

Li Rui looked at the words "Righteousness and Bravery" on the plaque.

These two words carry quite a bit of weight.

The plaque is just a symbol; what it truly represents is that after death, one can set up a stone arch engraved with the words "Righteousness and Bravery," with one's life deeds written on the side.

Just having such an arch standing in front of the door.

Although the practical value is not high.

The status is full, and the nominal value is immeasurable.

If it were in a family, it would truly be a great thing to bring honor to one's ancestors, a symbol of identity, status, and honor.

The Qinghe County Government also issues a quota for plaques every year.

But these plaques are only useful in Qinghe.

Over the years, the big families in the city have one each, which is almost useless.

But Li Rui's plaque is different; the point is the "Imperial Construction" on the rectangular stone slab embedded in the built arch, which represents that the Emperor agreed to build it.

Bestowed plaques are generally divided into Imperial, Grace, Imperial Edict, or Imperial Construction.

Imperial means the Emperor ordered it to be built himself; Grace means the Emperor proposed it and built it himself; Imperial Edict means an official edict was issued to build it; Imperial Construction is the lowest level, meaning the Emperor orally approved it and built it himself.

Even so, it is the only one in Qinghe.

No wonder Registrar Ma, who is a county registrar, would be envious to the point of redness.

If Li Rui had a family, the family he belonged to could leap to become the most noble family in Qinghe.

It's just a pity that he is alone.

After accepting the plaque, Li Rui chatted with Registrar Ma for a while.

After asking carefully, he realized that the demon beast was killed by him and Zhang Yang, but he was the only one with the plaque.

No other reason.

Just because Li Rui is old.

Matters like memorial archways must be written into the imperial gazette and sent to every county government office in the Yu Kingdom.

The response after spreading it out is not ordinary.

A seventy-year-old man is killing demons and fighting the Ghost Ming Sect; what reason do young people have not to work hard?

What is this called?

The practical effect is not great, but the propaganda value is extremely high.

Simply put, Li Rui is famous.

Registrar Ma held Li Rui's hand and chattered for a long time.

Finally, Li Rui finally understood Registrar Ma's meaning.

Back when he was poor and redeemed himself, it was Registrar Ma who witnessed it. According to reason, this can be written on the life deeds of the plaque, and Registrar Ma just wants Li Rui to leave his name on the plaque as well.

When future generations of Qinghe people look up to Li Rui's bestowed plaque, they can see his name along the way.

A different path.

Leaving a name in history!

Which scholar can refuse the temptation of leaving a name in history?

Seeing Li Rui nod in agreement, Registrar Ma left satisfied. The government people were all gone.

The Heaven and Earth Alliance disciples watching the fun gathered around.

Discussing all at once.

Li Rui carried the plaque and closed the door to return to the courtyard.

Yang Yong and Wang Zhao looked at the plaque in Li Rui's hand and swallowed hard.

Back when they were in the Zhu family, they all listened to such things as stories; never expected that Li Rui would actually achieve it now.

"Li Lao, we have been friends through life and death for so many years, that, carve my name on it too."

"Master, I also want..."

Li Rui looked at their expectant eyes, helpless: "Add, all add."

He touched his chin.

Suddenly felt he had found the correct way to use the plaque.

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There must be no shortage of people in the city with this idea like Registrar Ma.

"Charge one hundred taels to carve a name?"

"No, too cheap!"

"But if it's set too high, it won't work if no one buys it."

"If it really doesn't work, change it to an auction?"

Just as Li Rui was thinking about how to cash in on the honor—

Lines of small text appeared before his eyes.

【Congratulations to the host for completing the achievement: Famous in the World, Primary Plot—Little Famous.】

【A person's name, a tree's shadow; a person lives for a lifetime, reputation is extremely important. A great man and a good man should establish merit and fame, passing it on for ten thousand generations. You obtained a plaque of merit and are already little famous in the world; please continue to work hard.】

【Task completed: Little Famous, reward settlement in progress...】

【Task rating: C.】

【Obtained 20 achievement points!】

【Name: Li Rui】

【Age: 7】

【Talent: Martial Bone, Outstanding Comprehension, Spirit Eye】

【Cultivation Method: White Ape Blade, Nine Profound Spirit Firmament Map】

【Achievement: 20/100】

Li Rui looked at the increased achievement points, and the corners of his mouth couldn't stop rising.

Not to mention the cashing in.

Just these "20" achievement points were already a huge profit.

"Who said reputation is useless?"

"I think it's very useful!"

The news of Li Rui obtaining the Emperor's bestowed plaque quickly spread through every street and alley of Qinghe.

What is called a local worthy?

Compared to Li Rui, those big families in the city are simply too weak.

Li Rui hadn't waited for big clients to come for autographs, but instead waited for quite a few young people who took the initiative to recognize him as a godfather.

Even claiming that they would serve him for a lifetime, which made people laugh and cry.

Li Rui was not in a hurry to build the plaque.

After all, he is living in the Heaven and Earth Alliance's house now.

It is hung with Li Residence on top.

But as long as Li Rui leaves the Heaven and Earth Alliance, he can still hang "Wang Residence," "Zhao Residence."

Hanging the plaque at the Qinghe branch headquarters is clearly inappropriate.

After thinking about it, it's better to wait until he buys a residence before repairing it.

Although the plaque hasn't been built yet, the reservations for names on the plaque have not been few. The highest bidder is the Zhu family, who bid one thousand taels in one breath, which can be called a sky-high price. Although others offered a high price of three hundred taels later, it looked unremarkable in front of the bid of Zhu family master Zhu Ping.

Not everyone is qualified to leave a name on the plaque.

In the end, one plaque earned a full three thousand taels.

And this was still the result of Li Rui's restraint.

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