Fish swimming around the world

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 with an open-minded heart. He retired to his old age and retired to hermitage. Now he has been taken by his disciples to live in a mortal home and enjoy his old age. I am deeply gratified."

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 governs 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 truly 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, I can eat and sleep well, and my bones are very strong. Your Majesty, please think of me. I will definitely report this to you when I get back 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."

Pinghuang 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 great relief: "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 nine hundred years of great Zhou Dynasty. 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 For any gift, Mr. Jiang is a great gift."

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."

Pinghuang said: "Jiang Aiqing entered the temple from 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 font size 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 chaos for many years and has only been able to recuperate for more than four years. However, the country is at its peak. I am very pleased."

Finally getting down to business, Jiang Fan sighed in his heart, what do you 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. At this time, Zhong Houde reported: "Young Master Jiang Fan has outstanding literary talent. He has also entered the northern border twice to promote our country's prestige. His military strategy is extraordinary. This time, Your Majesty has conferred the title of King of the West to protect the country. He deserves it."

Jiang Fan sighed secretly. Deserve it? How can it be real? The land of the western border is all Qin territory. The empress's rule is as solid as a rock. The Great Zhou 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 sing a play for yourself like this...

Just thinking about it, I heard Emperor Ping say: "Jiang Qingjia, I confer you the title of Zhenxi King, do you have any objections?"

Jiang Fan immediately bowed and said: "It is a great honor for me to be conferred by the Emperor, how dare I object!"

Emperor Ping said with satisfaction: "That's great, the Ministry of Rites and the Heavenly Officials."

Fei Yuanshan stepped forward and said: "I am here."

"Has the ceremony of conferring the title been prepared?"

Fei Yuanshan said: "Everything is ready, and the ceremony can be performed at noon according to the regulations."

Emperor Ping said: "Very good, Jiang Qingjia has been tired of climbing the mountain, you can go down and rest for a while, take a bath and change clothes, and then go to the hall to perform the ceremony later."

Jiang Fan muttered in his heart, he had taken a bath and changed clothes twice this morning, Zhou Li was really troublesome. But at this moment, he could not have any objections, so he had to bow and slowly retreat.

As soon as he left, the hall instantly returned to silence, and all the civil and military officials kept silent at the same time as if they had a tacit understanding.

In the hall, there was a strange atmosphere for a while.

A military officer seemed to be unable to hold back, and stepped out of the line and clasped his fists heavily: "Your Majesty, Jiang Fan's arrival was too abrupt. He and Ying Wushuang were inseparable, and there were even rumors that he was actually a prince. Now that Ying Wushuang has returned, not only did he not stop him, but he was allowed to come here to be canonized. I think there must be something wrong."

Emperor Ping stroked his beard and thought.

A civil official also stepped out of the line and said: "The King of Qin did not respect the court and established himself as the emperor. The court wanted to restrain the King of Qin, so it came up with this strategy. However, what General Zuo said is very reasonable, and I also think there must be something behind this."

Emperor Ping turned to Zeng Chun: "Mr. Zeng, as the imperial envoy in charge of this matter, what do you think?"