Mingtianzi, Hu Yun Danggui.
These eight words immediately spread throughout the Ming Dynasty. From the princes and nobles to the traders and soldiers, no one knew about it.
In the streets and alleys of the capital of the Ming Dynasty, a guessing activity with the participation of all people quietly began.
"Did you hear that?"
"What?"
"Darui! Such a big flying star from the sky is actually made of pure high-grade purple spirit crystal. How much is it worth?"
"Hey? Your horizons are low, aren't you? Pure high-grade Purple Spirit Crystal is very valuable, but it replaces the will of God passed down to our Majesty. That is the real wealth!"
"God's will? What God's will?"
"Tsk! You don't know anything about feelings? Let me tell you! Eight words, Mingtianzi, Hu Yun Danggui!"
"What does it mean?"
"What do you mean? If I knew, then I could also become a bachelor in the cabinet~!"
"Alas! I heard that the gentlemen at the Imperial College are beginning to think about these eight words, but everyone has different opinions, and no one can convince anyone."
"For example, a gentleman named Kong discovered that Hu Yun's character "Hu" can be written in four ways..."
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Daming Palace.
A piece of purple spirit crystal that weighs a thousand kilograms, is shaped like a giant egg, and has an appearance as smooth as a mirror. It is erected next to the Gongdao in the Ming Dynasty's Civil and Military Palace where the Holy Face must pass.
Emperor Jiajing passed a decree and named this purple spirit crystal stone dropped from the sky as [Lingxiao Shangqingmiaoyi Purple Spirit Star Official], referred to as [Purple Spirit Star Official].
Emperor Jiajing, who had not been in court for decades, announced for the first time that officials of the fourth rank and above in the capital would not be allowed to take leave during the early morning dynasty.
Emperor Jiajing wanted to discuss something with civil and military officials:
What is God’s will?
In the Jinluan Hall, two sturdy eunuchs, who looked like they were cultivators, were working together to carry a golden plaque.
There are eight characters written on the plaque: "Ming Mingzi, Hu Yun Danggui"!
The throne was covered by a layer of curtain, and Emperor Jiajing's true appearance could not be seen.
But the civil and military courtiers all knew that the emperor was sitting behind the curtain and listening to their discussions.
"Obviously."
"The meaning of these four words is that God praises me, His Majesty the Ming Emperor, for being the wise emperor, the virtuous emperor, and the bright emperor!"
"There is a saying in the ancient poem "Jianghan": The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has been heard endlessly, and his virtues have harmonized the four countries. It means that the emperor who is bright and shining will have an endless reputation. Promote and spread his virtues, and all the countries in the four directions will be harmonious. "
The official who spoke was named Wu Peng, who was currently the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the Ming Dynasty and was a third-rank official.
When Wu Peng finished speaking, there was a buzzing sound behind the throne curtain.
The sound is simple and melodious, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.
All the officials in the Jinluan Palace knew that this was a happy reaction from His Majesty the Emperor.
This is a given.
Most people in the world feel happy when they hear words of praise and praise.
Not to mention Emperor Jiajing?
He never refuses compliments and praises, especially those who come to him. He even writes an article and burns it as a sacrifice to heaven, which is called "Qing Ci".
The function of Qingci is to let God see how Emperor Jiajing was praised by the world, proving that he was a wise and upright emperor.
"Great."
After the chime rang, Chief Assistant Yan Song spoke.
In the Jinluan Palace, he was the only one other than Emperor Jiajing who was qualified to speak at any time.
"His Majesty has approved Wu Peng's interpretation of the four words 'Ming Tianzi'. All colleagues and ministers should also learn more from Lord Wu."
"yes!"
All civil and military officials in the court immediately responded in unison.
But in their hearts, they only have envy, jealousy, and even hatred for Wu Peng.
Because Wu Peng is a strict party.
In today's Ming Dynasty, the Yan Party was powerful, so Emperor Jiajing asked what the "Ming Ming Emperor" meant. For such a simple question, Yan Song of course arranged for his close followers to answer the question first.
This is a scoring question.
Which of the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty was not well-read in poetry and literature, and which one was not well-versed in economics?
They have all read the ancient poem "Jiang Han", and they can also say some magnificent flattery and quote from classics like Wu Peng.
It's just that they don't have a chance.
Therefore, officials in the turbid stream are envious, and officials in the clear stream are envious and hateful.
This is a very interesting phenomenon.
During the Jiajing Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty, everyone tried hard to cater to their superiors, regardless of whether they were in good or bad situations. They did not hesitate to flatter others, just hoping that Emperor Jiajing would take one more look at them.
The moral standards of the officials of the two groups are different, but what they do is the same.
Wu Peng knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times before retreating happily.
He was so happy.
Based on his performance just now, he will definitely pass the Jingcha next spring with a high score.
If nothing else goes wrong, next year his immediate superior, the Minister of Civil Affairs, will pack up his bed and get out, and go to study with him as the Minister of Bird Breeding.
And he, Wu Peng, could finally become the minister of the Ministry of Personnel that he had dreamed of.
"Then next, I would like all of you, sir, to work with me to interpret the other four words that [Purple Spirit Star Official] brought from the sky."
"Excuse me, my lords, what is [Hu Yun Angelica]?"
Yan Song said, but first turned his attention to the veteran beside him.
Second assistant, Xu Jie.
If there is any benefit, you should get it first.
If there is a problem, send someone else to help.
This is Yan Song's way of becoming an official.
Xu Jie cursed in his heart for being shameless, but he also felt that this was an opportunity.
There are already rumors in the capital that Yan Song and his son are preparing to rescue Hu Zongxian and ask him to lead his army to fight in Yunzhou again.
Darui's trick of sending flying stars from the sky is obviously a trick of the father and son.
As the leader of Qingliu, Xu Jie could of course see through the intentions of 'Hu Yun Danggui' at a glance.
But he could never accept it, and Hu Zongxian must be imprisoned in prison.
As the Yan Party's most powerful figure in the military, Hu Zongxian's imprisonment was like breaking an arm of Yan Song. This was really a rare victory for Qingliu in recent years!
Xu Jie thought of this and decided to take action.
Of course, there is no need for him to take action personally yet.
With just one glance towards the crowd, a Qingliu official immediately understood.
A man came out of the queue and said loudly: "My lord, Zhao Zhenji, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, is going to play for your majesty."
Buzz!
There was another loud sound, which meant it was played accurately.
Zhao Zhenji first saluted and then spoke.
"The so-called Hu Yun Danggui, I think, is a barbarian in the north. I heard that the Hannaji tribe in the grassland intended to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. I sent envoys to the court many times to pay tribute, and I was very respectful and respectful."
"And the so-called cloud is Yunmeng Mountain."
"His Majesty had a previous decree to recruit the descendants of Yunmeng Mountain Guigu to serve in the Ming Dynasty, but this matter has not yet been achieved."
"Your Majesty, the Nine-Five-Nine-Year-Old Majesty, always keeps his word."
"Therefore, God ordered His Majesty to send people to Yunmeng Mountain again to search for the descendants of Guigu."
"The above is my interpretation of [Hu Yun Danggui]."
Xu Jie nodded with satisfaction.
Zhao Zhenji is worthy of being his student. His speeches are well-founded, upright and extremely convincing.
With the same word "cloud", Yan Dang hoped to involve Yunzhou City in the north, but Zhao Zhenji pointed directly to Yunmeng Mountain in the south.
Quite the opposite, it’s really wonderful!
"His Majesty!"
"I cannot agree with what Mr. Zhao said!"
Suddenly someone spoke, his voice was domineering and arrogant, which made Xu Jie's heart skip a beat.
He knew that the most effective person in the Yan Party had jumped out.
Xiao Ge Lao, Yan Shifan.
(End of chapter)
