"What is loyalty, what is righteousness, and what is generosity to death?"

In the imperial study room of Yunlong Palace, the great eunuch Chen Qian trembled and continued to repeat, "That Master Li stood on the steps of the Guozijian, burst into tears, looking up to the sky and crying out, I am in the principality, there is only one female husband, who did not wear Confucian clothes and stood at the public gate, and died with all loyalty, I waited for a seven-foot man, the protégé of the Son of Heaven, how can I be embarrassed?"

"Presumptuous!" Zuo Yuanyi listened to Chen Qian's retelling, his face was pale, and his big palm slapped heavily on the bookcase.

According to the classics, Lu Aigong summoned Zhuang Zhou and boasted that there were many Confucian scholars in the country, but Zhuang Zhou did not agree.

Therefore, Lu Aigong issued a decree that those who do not understand Confucianism and wear Confucian clothes will be guilty of capital crimes, and domestic Confucianism is afraid of death, so they all take off their clothes.

The only husband is Confucius.

Zhuang Zhou used this story to satirize the huge Lu country, but there was only one real Confucian scholar, how could there be so many?

Others, just sanctimonious, just have nothing to show for themselves.

That Master Li borrowed this allusion to tout a lowly woman as the backbone of the principality, isn't he mocking the incompetence of today's imperial court?

Bachelor Li used this to incite the students of Guozijian, and his intentions were even more vicious, and the implied spearhead was not pointed at him, the prince?

Also, it was the seventy-two sages of Confucius who died in the crown, and Master Li used it on Yan Ruyi's body to mock the men of my principality for being completely unethical?!

Chen Qian saw that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was angry, and hurriedly knelt on the ground, and said cautiously after a moment: "Your Highness, when Gongsun Kang was in the capital, he was overbearing and domineering, which has already caused public outrage. ”

Zuo Yuanyi's anger did not subside, but he calmed down suddenly.

He knew that it was probably because he was not insulted by Yan Ruyi and Ye Changsheng was provoked to stand up for justice at the first time, so he felt guilty and behaved a little sensitive.

The annexation of the Principality of Yunlong by the Glory Federation is a foregone conclusion, and now is the time when the people's hearts are fluctuating, and it is the right time for the people of the Guozijian to preach righteousness through Yan Ruyi's death.

The people can make it, let it be, not make it, know it.

If the people of the whole country are well versed in righteousness, it is not a bad thing for the ruler, but a good thing.

At least when he negotiates with the Glory Federation, he can rely on the will of the people to gain greater initiative.

Although Zuo Yuanyi felt uncomfortable, he could only forget about this matter, he thought for a while and asked, "What has Ye Changsheng moved in the past few days?"

"Your Highness, all the people of the Ye family have withdrawn from the capital, and they are closely preparing for the sword casting, and the refiner general guild has invited several sword casting masters, all of whom are outsiders. ”

"That prince of the Su family, wasn't he invited?"

"Invited, Su Tianmu is actually a cultivator, so this time Ye Changsheng cast a sword, and did not invite a secular person to observe. ”

Zuo Yuanyi's face softened slightly, if Ye Changsheng sent invitations to the royal families of other principalities, and he was omitted, it would be a slap in the face.

Ye Changsheng is deliberately keeping a distance from the secular imperial power, and it is not entirely a bad thing.

In the duel three days ago, the world saw Ye Changsheng's shocking strength, the more people with bright eyes and bright hearts, the more they could see Ye Changsheng's infinite potential.

To put it mildly, today's Ye Changsheng, if he reveals a little bit of wanting to worship the mountain gate, it will definitely trigger a battle between the major sects and even trample on it.

Geniuses are rare, and geniuses like Ye Changsheng are even rarer.

In the same way, if Ye Changsheng wanted to do something, there would be countless people rushing to help him do it, in order to sell a favor.

This is the case with the General Association of Refiners, and the same is true for Cifu Temple, and even the governor of the Nine Winds Province personally inquired about the operation of Yan Ruyi's funeral.

This kind of Ye Changsheng is no longer something that he, a prince, can control.

Zuo Yuanyi thought gloomily for a moment, and said coldly: "Order, the people of the Royal Military Construction Bureau, etc., neglect the holy will, all of them will be fined for half a year, and the letter of appointment granted to Ye Changsheng's senior adviser will be issued immediately!"

Chen Qian bowed down and said, "Your Highness Shengming!"

His Royal Highness has finally come to his senses, and he can't be subdued and can't be subdued, and he can't be killed, so he has to be won over after all.

It is his business whether Ye Changsheng accepts it or not, but the royal family always has to show his bearing, and let the world see the goodwill of the royal family.

"Also, Ye Changsheng, the head of the Ye family in Sanshui Town, is diligent in running the family, benefiting Sangzi, with outstanding talents, and the glory of the country, so he is specially awarded the third-class earl of the principality. ”

"Wu Tianen, the county guard of Liuhe County, was awarded the first-class lord Peng Zifang, the governor of Jiufeng Province, and was publicly commended once in the official newspaper. ”

"Sanshui Town asked Jiantang, trade and industry, benefit the country and the people, grant the official procurement authority, and the Ministry of Household and Military Affairs issued it in a clear text. ”

......

In the hall of the General Guild of Refiners, Chen Qian finished reading the will loudly and looked at Ye Changsheng in front of him with a smile.

Although Ye Changsheng was sitting in a wheelchair, he changed into a formal dress in advance, which showed that he did not intend to neglect this holy decree.

Ye Changsheng lowered his head and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you Gonggong Chen." ”

Chen Qian is the first person in the internal prison, and his power is enough to balance the chief minister of the cabinet of the foreign dynasty, even if Ye Changsheng is unwilling to have a deep friendship, there is no need to offend.

To be honest, he was still a little surprised by His Royal Highness the Prince's praise.

The senior advisor of the Royal Arms Bureau, Changsheng is not very much to look up to, but with this title, he can get a lot of convenience.

Although the third-class earl has no title and no fief, he is also a real earl, a serious nobleman.

With this earl title, Ye Changsheng can be regarded as officially stepping into the ranks of the nobility of the principality.

The most surprising thing for Changsheng was the privilege given by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to Wenjiantang.

The authority of official procurement has been opened, and Wenjiantang can purchase all kinds of important materials at official prices, and all kinds of materials that cannot be purchased by the private sector.

On the other hand, all official institutions, and even the local military manufacturing bureaus under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War, can purchase the weapons produced by Wenjiantang openly.

This is tantamount to bringing a large number of orders to Wenjiantang, although Wenjiantang no longer focuses on the casting of low-level weapons, but batch orders, but can still be received one after another.

There is no shortage of wealth in Wenjiantang, what is lacking is influence.

It can be said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince gave Ye Changsheng everything he wanted, and if Yan Ruyi had not died, then his trip to the capital this time could be described as a real consummation.

Chen Qian stepped forward, handed the holy decree to Ye Changsheng, and said with a smile: "Young Master Ye, His Royal Highness also instructed the old slave that you can forge a legendary-level long sword, and if you have any needs, you can bring it up." ”

Ye Changsheng lowered his head again: "Thank you Your Highness for your concern, Changsheng prepared a meeting gift for His Highness early in the morning, and it shouldn't be too late to send it now." ”

As he spoke, Sledgehammer stepped forward and gently handed over a jade sculpture covered in silk cloth to Chen Qian.

Seeing Chen Qian and his party leave, Ye Changsheng muttered, "That's it." ”

(End of chapter)