Records of Rewards Bestowed

In the second year of Qianyou, in the tenth month of winter, an imperial edict dispatched the Cavalier Attendant-in-Ordinary Zhang Xu and others, bearing credentials and full ceremonial rites, to invest the Prince as King of Wuyue, and further bestowed upon him a jade tablet, a golden seal, and ceremonial regalia. In the eleventh month, the Grand Lady Shunde of the Wuyue Kingdom was invested. In the autumn of the first year of Xiande, the seventh month, an imperial edict dispatched an envoy to further confer upon the King the title "Supreme Marshal of All Armies Under Heaven," and bestowed upon him a golden seal. In the second month of the third year of Xiande, an imperial edict dispatched the Palace Attendant Xue Youguang to proclaim the decree, and further bestowed ceremonial robes, headwear, and regalia to be worn upon the body. In the eighth month of the fourth year of Xiande, an imperial edict dispatched the Remonstrance Doctor Yin Richeng, bestowing upon the King, for his birthday, two sets of crimson imperial robes. In the third month of the fifth year of Xiande, an imperial edict commanded the Hanlin Academician and Deputy Chief Herald Tao Gu, together with Zhao Xiusi of the Imperial Observatory, to bestow upon the King thirty thousand bolts of silk to reward his troops, along with sheep, horses, and camels. The yearly bestowal of gifts began from this time onward. In the summer, the fourth month, an imperial edict dispatched Zhou Guang, Chief of All Armies Under Heaven, to proclaim the decree, and further bestowed garments upon Shao Keqian and others, and upon the officers and soldiers, in varying measure. In the autumn, the eighth month, an imperial edict dispatched the Gate Commissioner Cao Bin to bestow upon the King two hundred sets of steel armor for the cavalry, five thousand sets of armor for the infantry, along with weapons and banners. In the ninth month, an imperial edict dispatched an envoy to bestow upon the King five thousand sheep, two hundred horses, and twenty camels. In the summer of the sixth year of Xiande, the fourth month, an imperial edict elevated Huzhou to Xuande Military Prefecture, and conferred upon the King's elder brother Hongyan the titles of Specially Advanced and Inspector Grand Commandant, to serve as Military Governor of the prefecture. In the sixth month, the tribute envoy of the Two Zhe regions was bestowed three thousand strings of coin, five thousand bolts of silk, and three thousand liang of silver vessels. In the autumn, the eighth month, an edict increased the King's fief by one thousand households, with four hundred households in actual enfeoffment, and further bestowed the honorific title of Meritorious Minister for Upholding Benevolence, Illuminating Virtue, Proclaiming Loyalty, Preserving Blessings, Supporting Heaven, and Aiding Brightness. The King's principal consort, Lady Sun, was also invested as the Virtuous Lady of the Wuyue Kingdom, and the King's heir apparent, Weijun, was appointed Deputy Military Governor of Zhenhai and Zhendong, and Inspector Grand Guardian. In the summer of the first year of Jianlong, the fourth month, an edict conferred upon the King the title of Grand Marshal of All Armies Under Heaven, increasing his fief by one thousand households, with five hundred households in actual enfeoffment. In the sixth month, an edict further conferred upon the Virtuous Lady of Wuyue Kingdom, Lady Wu, the title of Virtuous and Serene Lady. The King's heir apparent Weijun, Deputy Military Governor of the Two Armies, was also granted the titles of Golden and Purple Grand Master for Splendid Happiness and Inspector Grand Guardian, and made Military Governor. An edict further elevated Mingzhou to Fengguo Military Prefecture, and conferred upon the King's younger brother Hongyi the titles of Golden and Purple Grand Master for Splendid Happiness and Inspector Grand Guardian, to serve as Military Governor of the prefecture. In the winter, the eleventh month, Yangzhou was pacified, and an edict dispatched the Messenger of Communications Wang Jiyun and Ding Deyu to proclaim the decree, and further bestowed a "Token of State Trust." In the third month of the second year of Jianlong, an edict dispatched the envoy Ding Deyu to escort the King's younger brother Hongxin back, and further bestowed upon the King two hundred warhorses, five hundred sheep, and twenty camels. In the spring of the third year of Jianlong, the second month, an edict dispatched the Right Palace Attendant Wang Shi to proclaim the decree, and further bestowed a Token of State Trust. In the summer, the fifth month, the three prefectures of Dongyang, Xin'an, and Xinding suffered calamity among the people, and the King dispatched envoys to grant relief. In the winter, the tenth month, an edict dispatched the Upper Palace Attendant Jing Delun to confer governorship of two garrisons, and the King's heir apparent Weijun was made Military Governor of Jianwu Prefecture in Yongzhou. In the first month of the fourth year of Jianlong, an edict dispatched an envoy to bestow upon the King horses, camels, sheep, and other gifts. In the winter, the tenth month, an edict dispatched the Introduction Commissioner Ding Deyu to proclaim the decree, further increasing the King's fief by one thousand households, with four hundred households in actual enfeoffment, and bestowing the new honorific title of Meritorious Minister for Upholding the Family, Preserving the State, Proclaiming Virtue, Guarding the Way, and Loyal Submission, and further conferring upon the King's heir apparent Weijun, Military Governor of Jianwu Prefecture, the title of Inspector Grand Commandant. ...