On Shenyin Peak, Zuo Shenyin was reading a volume of atlas in the cave. This was drawn by Meng, the elder of the general affairs department, and asked the construction craftsmen of Luodu to draw it.
The construction plan of Zuoguo's palace city was all made according to the etiquette of the princes. There are three gates and five buildings, palace walls, meeting halls, military parade grounds, high platforms, altars, sleeping palaces, gardens, pavilions, and so on. It took two years to draw the scroll, during which many drafts were discussed, and now only the name has been left.
"This is the secret map of the palace. I dare not possess it. Please keep it in your collection and give me the map when the work begins. Luodu silk is used by the Zhou Dynasty. It is the same as the silk used in the fine talismans of Linzi Academy. It is extremely precious. " Shi Mengdao.
After reading for a long time, he rubbed the silk on which the drawing was drawn for a while, and it turned out to be similar to the high-grade talisman. Zuo Shenyin sighed with satisfaction and put it into the storage talisman. Looking up at the cave ceiling of the stone room where I am now, I can finally plan the secret passage. In a few years, I can move to the palace to live. How can it look like a separate country like this?
For more than ten years, Zuo Shenyin lived frugally and saved a fortune for himself, just to build such a palace city after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The address of the palace city has also been decided, in Zuocheng, the expanded city of Lianpuji. To the north, construction can start as soon as the emperor canonizes it.
The country does not seek to be big. It is centered on Langshan Mountain surrounded by Hongshui River, extending to Yingshui in the north, Daze in the west, Dangshan Mountain in the east, and Zuokouting in the south. It is enough to have a length of 200 miles and a population of tens of thousands. With the emperor's enthronement and the support of the academy, the country should first be established in Zuo and strive to survive in the cracks between the Chu, Cai, Chen, and Song kingdoms. After ten years of gathering together, we can act on the opportunity again, or attack with the support of Chu. Cai, Chen, or joining forces with Wu to conquer Chu and expand the land in the south are all good choices.
In today's troubled times, the princes are fighting fiercely. It is the time when our generation rises. The Zuo Kingdom will surely stand on the bank of Yingshui, and based on this, it will dominate the world!
Thinking about this, Zuo Shenyin couldn't help but feel short of breath and his heartbeat fluctuated.
Suppressing his excitement and excitement, he nodded slowly and said, "Yes."
Meng Weiwei, an elder who has been appointed as Situ, bowed: "There are still five hundred yi of gold in the sect's treasury, but after the restoration of the country, there are many places to use money, and one-third of the left city wall is missing. After it is completed, if we add a large formation, it will be a waste of money, and if someone eats the horse, I am afraid that the five hundred gold will not last for half a year. Can the construction of the palace be postponed for a year?"
Zuo Shenyin said: "How much money is needed for the palace city?"
Shimeng replied: "The city's regulations are not small, comparable to those of Chen, Zheng, Cai, and Xu. The cost is by no means small, and even thousands of dollars will be difficult to complete. If we want to start the construction this year, can it be divided into ten years? I would like to propose the main hall first this year." , this palace costs two hundred yi."
Zuo Shenyin was silent for a moment and said: "I will give you another three hundred gold to build the meeting hall and palace walls first."
Shi Meng nodded: "That's okay. I'll let the various halls capture the savages tomorrow."
Zuo Shenyin said: "When building with savages, you need to keep two things in mind. One is not to maim or abuse easily, and the other is to capture as many as possible. These savages will also be the foundation of Zuo's people in the future."
Shi Meng agreed: "Your Majesty cares about all the people, how can the country of Zuo not be prosperous?"
What Zuo Shenyin loved hearing the most was words. He immediately relaxed his brows and felt that all the fatigue and worries in his body were swept away.
While they were having a heated conversation, a deacon from the sect reported: "The envoy Zuo has returned from Linzi."
The so-called "Zuo Shi" is a distant nephew of Zuo Shenyin. Although his cultivation is only in qi refining, he is highly appreciated by Zuo Shenyin for his eloquence and clear understanding of things. And because his name is "Shi", it just fits him. It was a good omen, so Zuo Shenyin simply asked him to serve as an envoy, traveling between Lazi and Langshan to coordinate and urge Ziyu to carry out matters related to the founding of the country.
It had been several months since the Zuo envoy was sent to Linzi, and he and Ziyu Dasheng had already discussed the matter of establishing the Zuo state at the last moment. The last letter sent back said that the negotiations were about to succeed. At this moment, Zuo Shi suddenly came back, immediately making Zuo Shenyin's breathing quicken, and beckoned: "Let him come in quickly."
With an uneasy mood, Zuo Shenyin sat without moving, forced to soften his tone, and asked: "Why did you come back suddenly? What did Ziyu Dashengxing say?"
But I saw the Zuo envoy respectfully performed the bow ceremony, then knelt on his knees and bowed to the ground - this is an extremely formal worship ceremony, only used when the king ascends the throne, offers sacrifices to heaven and earth, or is used in funerals!
Seeing him salute like this, Zuo Shenyin's cheeks suddenly flushed, his mouth felt dry, and he was speechless for a moment.
Shi Meng, who was standing next to him, asked anxiously: "How about this trip to Linzi? Has the Academy agreed?"
The Zuo envoy kowtowed again: "I congratulate you, Your Majesty, the Academy has agreed! When I left Linzi, Ziyu Dafengxing also left Linzi and went to Luodu in person to meet the emperor. Luo Fengxing came from Linzi and had already sailed. Arrive at Langshan and disembark at Duzhaotan. I am afraid of being disrespectful, so I will go back and inform you."
Zuo Shenyin was so excited that he could hardly contain himself. He stood up suddenly and paced back and forth: "I agree, I finally agree... I agree... Shi Meng, they agreed!"
Shi Meng sighed: "Yes, congratulations to the Lord... Should I first go to Duzhaotan and lead Luo Fengxing to Shenyin Peak to pay homage to the Lord?"
Zuo Shenyin laughed loudly: "What did Shimeng say? I... Gu is not so stupid. Luo Fengxing is an honored guest, why don't you go and greet him personally? Let's go to Duzhaotan!"
Zuo Shenyin took the lead, followed by Shi Meng and Zuo Shi. The two deacons on duty outside the cave were still waiting to follow, but Shi Meng stopped them and ordered them to clean up the cave quickly, put on a banquet, and cleanse Luo Fengxing.
In the night, Zuo Shenyin's footsteps were brisk, and he walked faster and faster. The night wind blew on his face, feeling extremely refreshing, and his mood was surprisingly good: "Shimeng, do you want everyone to come to Duzhaotan to greet Luo Fengxing?" Envoy Zuo, does Luo Fengxing have an edict to be read out? Do you want everyone to come?"
Zuo Shi followed behind, barely able to keep up, and caught up with him panting: "Your Majesty, Luo Fengxing is here to announce a few follow-up matters, such as the division of territory, the location of Zuocheng, and, by the way, the title... ...Only when these issues are clarified will an edict be issued. Call everyone together...it's not yet time..."
"Title? What happened to the title?" Zuo Shenyin turned around and asked urgently.
"The Academy thinks that since I am a noble noble, it may be inappropriate for the Zuo family to ask for the title of Uncle Shang. They should strive to be their son first, and then slowly make plans for him in the future." Zuo Shi replied.
Zuo Shenyin was very unhappy: "Are you afraid that I will occupy too much space?"
Five hundred miles for the Duke, four hundred miles for the marquis, three hundred miles for the uncle, two hundred miles for the son, and one hundred miles for the male. This is the system of princes. If Zuo Shenyin gets the throne, he can govern two hundred miles vertically and horizontally, which is one less than the uncle. Hundreds of miles, just enough to squeeze the territory he is currently expanding into.
Shi Meng advised: "At this time, the most important thing is to get the position of the princes first, and not to cause more troubles. Moreover, the territory governs several miles, how can it be controlled by a mere title?"
Zuo Shenyin immediately turned from anger to joy: "Shimeng still sees clearly."
When I came to the edge of Duzhao Pond, I saw the fire in the pavilion was bright. Someone was standing in the pavilion with his hands behind his back, smiling and cupping his hands. It was Luo Lingfu, the disciple of the academy.
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