Jiang Fan slightly held back his hand and said, "I don't dare to act like a boss and make false comments."
Fei Yuanshan said: "This is the current prime minister, Mr. Zhong."
Jiang Fan's mind moved. The current Prime Minister was the successor of his master. He had heard Zhang Zhiling say it. This man was nearly seventy years old. He was originally the Taibao of the Crown Prince, and his name was Zhong Houde.
And the most interesting thing is that this Master Zhong is half of his senior brother.
That's right, this person was promoted by Zhang Zhiling all the way. He always regarded Zaifu as his master and treated Zhang Zhiling as his disciple.
Jiang Fan hurriedly said: "Jiang Fan, I have met Mr. Zhong."
Zhong Houde said with a smile: "Master, you are right, Mr. Jiang is a great talent."
Emperor Ping also had a strange look in his eyes: "You are indeed a great talent. He is a great poet. Once this poem was published, no one in the world dared to write a poem about Mount Tai."
At this time, civil and military officials all over the court also praised him one after another, and for a while, the hall was filled with excitement. No one mentioned the word Qilu.
Emperor Ping, on the other hand, calmly listened to everyone's praises, thoughtfully.
After a while, Pinghuang said: "I heard that Zhang Zaifu accepted you as his direct disciple. Is this relevant?"
Jiang Fan did not hide it, "It is true."
Ping Huang said: "Zhang Zaifu has worked hard for the Zhou Dynasty for a decade, and his hard work has made great achievements. In his later years, I got a disciple like you, which is a great comfort for my whole life."
Zhong Houde said: "My master, Master Jiang, is a Linjiang immortal. He has an open-minded mind and retired to his old age. Now he is taken by his disciples to live in a mortal place and enjoy his old age. I am deeply pleased."
Emperor Ping nodded slightly: "Zhang Aiqing is the Prime Minister of the Five Kingdoms, and is my humerus in the Great Zhou Dynasty. The Great Zhou Dynasty rules the world with etiquette, and respects the king of heaven and earth as his personal teacher. Jiang Fan, since you are a disciple of the family, you must live a good life and fulfill your filial piety."
Jiang Fan looked calm and said seriously: "I am so valued by Zaifu. I am really lucky enough to not serve you wholeheartedly."
Ping Huang said: "Very good. Is the old Prime Minister still in good health now?"
Jiang Fan said: "Your Majesty, the teacher can eat and sleep well, and his body is very strong. Your Majesty, please think of me. I will definitely report to the teacher after I return to express my gratitude to our emperor for his grace."
Ping Huang said: "I heard that the old prime minister actually lives in Lishan?"
Jiang Fan said: "Exactly, Lishan is the fiefdom of the minister. The scenery is beautiful, and the prime minister is very happy."
Ping Huang said: "Well, since I'm old, I should find a place where I can feel comfortable and not have to worry about state affairs. Lishan... is very good."
Jiang Fan said: "What your Majesty said is exactly what the teacher thought. After working hard all your life, you should enjoy peace and happiness."
Ping Huang said: "I am very relieved that Zaifu belongs to his family. It is a pity that Zaifu suddenly went into seclusion and did not even leave a letter. I am very regretful. I wonder if the Spring and Autumn Brush Pen and the black and white inkstone are still with you?"
Jiang Fan said: "You should carry it with you wherever you go."
Ping Huang said: "Later, I will use this pen and inkstone to write this poem in handwriting, and it will be regarded as a gift to you."
Jiang Fan said hurriedly: "I obey the order, but I have already prepared the ceremony to meet you."
Emperor Ping said: "What is it?"
Jiang Fan said: "Please allow me to submit it."
With permission, someone brought a tray covered with red cloth from outside the temple.
Jiang Fan uncovered it, and it turned out to be a thick classic.
Ping Huang asked curiously: "What is this?"
Jiang Fandao: "This is the classic poems and essays written by famous literati from all dynasties over the past nine hundred years, compiled by me into a book called The Book of Songs. I present it to our emperor as a gift."
All the officials were shocked when they heard about it. In the past nine hundred years, the literati and poets were like crucian carp crossing the river, and their colorful articles were as numerous as stars. It would be an extremely huge project to sort out, and it would normally take the imperial court to implement it. But this young man actually did it. If it is compiled well, it can be passed down in history. Especially for Dazhou, who is in urgent need of a sense of presence these days, what a great gift!
Emperor Ping immediately felt greatly relieved: "Okay, okay, I have been in the Zhou Dynasty for nine hundred years and have countless famous articles and chapters. It's rare that you are interested. This book is compiled by you, so it must be extraordinary. I think it will be passed down to the world."
Zhong Houde also praised: "This is a treasure, and the article is a thing handed down from generation to generation. It is a masterpiece that praises our great Zhou Dynasty for nine hundred years. It will be widely circulated, so that people in the world can inherit the knowledge of the sages, remember our prosperous Great Zhou Dynasty, appreciate our emperor's kindness, and strengthen As for any gift, Mr. Jiang can be said to have done a great job."
Ping Huang said: "That makes sense. After I read this book, it can be handed over to the Ministry of Rites for publication and distribution throughout the world."
Zhong Houde immediately took the lead and said: "My emperor is wise."
Ping Huang said: "Jiang Aiqing entered the temple from the land of Qin, but she has the foundation of the Zhou Dynasty in her heart. She has indeed made great achievements and deserves a reward."
Jiang Fan said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. This is a matter within the scope of my duties. I dare not take it as a reward from Your Majesty."
Ping Huang said: "If you have merit, you will be rewarded when you deserve it. There is no need to refuse."
Jiang Fan had no choice but to accept humbly.
After the matter came to an end, Emperor Ping then looked at him: "How is King Qin?"
He called him the King of Qin, and Jiang Fan naturally understood that this meant that the King of Qin was a minister of the royal family. However, he deliberately did not mention that Ying Wushuang's alias was Emperor. If he said the wrong thing at this moment, he would really get into trouble.
Jiang Fan said slowly: "Well, Your Majesty, thank you for your concern."
Ping Huang said: "The Qin State has been in war for years and has only been able to recuperate for more than four years. However, the country is at its peak. I am very relieved."
Finally getting down to business, Jiang Fan sighed in his heart, what did he want to say with these words? The Empress has already established herself as the emperor, as you know, and the reason for calling me here is to enthrone the Western Heavenly King of the country and oppose the Empress.
"However, although the King of Qin is sitting in Qin's territory, the west of the Great Zhou Dynasty is not enough. Therefore, I canonize you. Do you understand in your heart?"
Jiang Fan said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will focus on state affairs and supervise the Western Frontier."
Emperor Ping nodded slightly, and at this time the clock said: "Young Master Jiang Fan has peerless literary talent. He has entered northern Xinjiang twice to promote the prestige of our country, and his military skills are extraordinary. This time, His Majesty has bestowed the title of King of the West of the country. It is well deserved." "
Jiang Fan sighed secretly, does he really deserve his name? Where is the truth? The land in the western frontier is all the land of Qin, and the rule of the empress is impregnable. The Zhou Dynasty can at least be said to be in name only in other places, but in Qin, it does not even have a name. Is it interesting to have to sing for yourself just like this...
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Pinghuang say: "Jiang Qing's family, I am naming you the King of Zhenxi. Do you have any objections?"
Jiang Fan immediately bowed and said, "It is truly a great blessing for me to be granted this title by the Human Emperor. How dare you object?"
Emperor Ping said with satisfaction: "That's very good, Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Rites."
Fei Yuan came up to the mountain and said, "I'm here."
"Have the canonization ceremony been prepared properly?"
Fei Yuanshan said: "Everything is ready. You can salute according to the noon hour."
Ping Huang said: "Very good. Jiang Qing's family has a hard time climbing the mountain. They can go down to rest for a while, take a bath and change clothes, and then go to the palace to salute."
Jiang Fan murmured in his heart. He had showered twice and changed clothes twice this morning. Zhou Li was really in trouble. But at this moment, he couldn't object, so he had no choice but to bow and bow, then slowly retreat.
As soon as he left, the hall instantly returned to silence, and all officials, both civil and military, remained silent as if they had a tacit understanding.
In the main hall, there was a strange atmosphere for a while.
A general seemed to be unable to bear it. He stepped out of the queue and clasped his fists: "Your Majesty, Jiang Fan came too unexpectedly. He and Ying Wushuang are inseparable, and there are even rumors that they are princes. Now that Ying Wushuang has returned, not only did he not stop him, but he let him I feel there must be something wrong with coming here to accept the canonization."
Emperor Ping brushed his beard and thought deeply.
A civil official also came out and said: "The Qin Lord did not respect the imperial court and established himself as the emperor. The imperial court wanted to restrain the Qin Lord, so he came up with this strategy. However, General Zuo's words were very reasonable, and the ministers also felt that there must be something to do about this matter. "
Emperor Ping turned to Zeng Chun: "Zeng Qing's family, as the imperial envoy, you are in charge of this matter. What do you think?"
