Chapter 529: Champion Hou

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Three days later, the Sangong Resolution was announced to the world: Fang Yun was specially allowed to seal the marquis. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 Almost at the same time, news also came out from the Wumu Mansion that Fang Yun was allowed to be made a marquis.

The documents from the Taihe Hall and the Military Aircraft Department were sent to the Central Purple Qi Hall in the depths of the palace almost at the same time.

Fang Yun's matter of sealing the marquis, to this point, is basically settled. According to the past practice, after the three princes and Wu Mu agreed, there would generally be no more objections.

The Military Aircraft Department and the Taidian Hall and the delivery of official canonization documents are more of a form of respect for the royal family. Unless it is a particularly serious case, the general emperor opposes the resolution of the Military Aircraft Department and the Taihe Palace.

Shangjing City is completely boiling, and the glory of the three marquis is incomparable. No one thought that under such a big controversy, the Fang family would be able to obtain the consent of the Sixth Division, the Third Duke and Wu Mu in the end.

However, the decision has already been made. Across Kyushu, there are still voices of dissent. For the Fang family, there is still a lot of opposition. Some radical Confucian scholars even wept bitterly, accusing that if the world dies a hundred years later, the root cause will be today.

Still, the voices of support have prevailed. Whether it is the Lantern Festival literary test, the three poems persuading the grandfather, the interpretation of the monarch and the minister, or the Yamen tongue battle group of Confucianism in the Ministry of War, Fang Yun has a very high voice among the Confucian scholars.

The strong backs of the soldiers, coupled with their profound Confucian skills, made Fang Yun's feudal marquis not so unacceptable. No matter what kind of disasters the "one door and three marquis" will leave in the future, at least the father and son of the Fang family are still no problem, and they are admired by the world!

Fang Yin, the Marquis of the Quartet, has been guarding the wilderness for 20 years, killing countless alien races; the eldest son Fang Lin, who conquered the Yi clan in the north, defeated Xie Daoyun, the daughter of Di Huangqi; the second son Fang Yun, who has killed countless enemies, and at the same time is both civil and military, such a family of three marquis, loyal father and son, so that the Fang family has won the respect of people in the world!

However, immediately after that, Fang Yun's title issue became a headache for the six ministries and the ministers. Fang Yin was named "Sifang Hou", Fang Lin was named "Love and Righteousness", what should Fang Yun be sealed?

For a time, the soldiers and Confucianism were lively again. "One Door and Three Marquises" is unprecedented, this kind of historic moment, if Fang Yun's name is not distinctive, it will inevitably be criticized. Moreover, among the father and son of the Fang family, Fang Yun is the most special.

The art of war, strategy, poetry and articles, Fang Yun is proficient in almost everything. This made many military generals and literati in the military and Confucian families have a wonderful good impression of Fang Yun.

The proposed title is very elegant. It has to have a specific meaning, and it has to live up to its name. To be recognized by the people of the world, at least it must have its origin. It's not easy to take out a title that both soldiers and Confucians recognize!

In the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, the great Confucians gathered, in addition to the officials of the six ministries, there were also some generals and princes, all of whom were invited to come over and plan the issue of Fang Yun's marquis. Time is very tight, according to the custom, from the military aircraft department and the third duke to the royal family after the official documents, within seven days, you must think of the title of the new prince.

The six departments did not come up with a suitable name for five consecutive days, so they came up with this decision to summon the learned Confucians and generals of the imperial court to participate in it.

"Fang Yun is both wise and brave, how about being called Zhiyong Hou?"

One of the generals proposed.

"No. This is a name that we have thought about earlier. If it's someone else, Zhiyong can do it. is decent, if it is used on General Fang, I am afraid it will be a little bad. ”

Zhang Gongqi, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, immediately shook his head. The matter of sealing the marquis has always been the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, so this discussion is also the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites.

"How about civil and military affairs? General Fang is both civil and military, and it should be worthy of his name to take the civil and military marquis. ”

Another general said.

"No, the word 'Wu' is given, and only Wuhou can use it. Although General Fang has outstanding military achievements, he is also an all-round talent in civil and military affairs. But there is no noble blood, and there is no royal gift. In the title, there shall be no martial arts. ”

This proposal was also quickly denied.

"Ping Demon Marquis, right? General Fang is the Ping Demon General, if it is a feudal marquis, it is better to call it Ping Demon Marquis!"

Another general shouted.

As soon as this proposal came out, everyone shook their heads. It's a name that really doesn't sound good.

"The battle of the wilderness is just one battle that General Fang has experienced. It doesn't represent all of his fights! ”

One of them.

General Fang's military mother was extremely kind, and once used poetry to reconcile Mrs. Huayang and Liu Zhengxun, and passed it on as a beautiful talk. He was also a brother, and he once impeached Wuhou for his brother. How about giving the name 'Marquis of Filial Piety'?"

This is the proposal of a great Confucian.

This proposal was immediately opposed by the soldiers: "No. General Fang not only has filial piety, but also a martial arts wizard. At a young age, he has the cultivation of the Heavenly Chong Realm. If it is filial piety, I am afraid it is biased. ”

A civilian asked.

"General Fang's poetry and articles are extremely good, and I still think that it is better to be titled 'Huazhanghou'. Hua can express martial arts, but also express text. If you take Huazhanghou, it should be possible. ”

Another Confucian Taoist.

"Huabiao articles are okay, but they are not strong. Still disapprove. ”

This proposal was still opposed by the soldiers. The Confucian color is too strong, but it loses the military color. After all, the prince is a military title, which is too Confucian and somewhat inappropriate.

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One title after another, constantly proposed, and constantly denied. By sunset, seventy or eighty titles had been denied.

Seeing that the time is approaching, the six resolutions have not yet come out. Even the ministers of the Ministry of Rites, who had some opinions on Fang Yun, couldn't sit still.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as is customary. A resolution must be made by noon tomorrow. Presented to the Three Princes, Wu Mu and the Emperor. I hope that you will brainstorm and help the Ministry of Rites to quickly decide on the title of the Demon General Fang Yun. ”

Zhang Gongqi, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, said.

"Lord Shangshu, General Fang's marquis has been known to everyone in the world since the beginning. It's not easy to think of a title that everyone in the world is satisfied with. ”

A prince said.

"The old man understands. I'll leave this matter to you. ”

Just when everyone had a headache and couldn't make a decision. A man dressed as a general, carrying a lantern, walked into the hall of the Ministry of Rites.

"Ladies and gentlemen, stay in Xia Chenliu and add as the front guard of Wumu Mansion. On the orders of Lord Wu Mu, I came to the Ministry of Rites to check it out. ”

The armored general said, and lit up the token of Wumu Mansion.

Everyone in the hall hurriedly got up and saluted respectfully:

"It turned out to be Lord Wu Mu's messenger, it's polite!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, there is no need to be polite. I'm just here to ask Lord Wumu if Fang Yun's title has been decided. Lord Wu Mu is waiting. ”

Chen Liudao.

When Zhang Gongqi, who was already old, heard this, hot sweat flowed from his forehead, and hurriedly stepped forward, gave a salute, and told the truth:

"I've got the messenger involved. General Fang's title is extremely difficult to resolve. We've come up with seventy-eight titles, but we still haven't been able to decide which one to use!"

"Hehe," Chen Liu carried the lantern and smiled slightly when he heard the words: "Even so, Lord Wu Mu also has a word to bring." When I came, Wu Mu said that if Fang Yun's title had not yet been decided. Let me convey another sentence. ”

"Please make it clear to the messenger. ”

Zhang Gongqi and the great Confucians in the hall, as well as the princes and generals, immediately showed a look of attentive listening.

Chen Liu smiled and said:

Lord Wu Mu said. In all dynasties, for young people who are less than seventeen years old, but have made great military exploits, they can be crowned marquis. There is a uniform convention. It is to be canonized as the champion Hou, in order to show the heroism of the youth, the righteousness of the brave crown of the army, and to inspire the youth of the world to make contributions to the country. General Fang is not yet seventeen years old this year, and his military exploits can be crowned a marquis, I don't know if he can be canonized as a champion marquis according to the custom!"

As soon as the words "Champion Hou" came out, the room was silent, and the needle drop could be heard.

The origin of the title of "Champion Hou" is no longer examinable. In the mouth of the old Confucian, who studied the classics, there are at least more than ten sources. One of the most credible sources, though. Originated in the Middle Ages.

In the dark ages when sectarians controlled royal power, a peerless overlord finally appeared in the royal family. With strong forbearance, wisdom and martial arts, the last move unified the world and defeated all sects.

The deeds of this overlord have become a legend that countless people are fascinated by. At that time, the most powerful subordinate under his name was a young man named "Huo Quai".

is young, but his martial arts are world-famous. When he was sixteen years old, he helped the medieval overlord, the Ten Thousand Sects, to drive the sectarian forces out of the imperial court. He has made great achievements. At that time, the title given to this young man by the medieval overlord was "Champion Hou"!

It's just a pity. As all the Ten Thousand Sects joined forces to kill this generation of peerless overlords. The Middle Ages once again fell into the Dark Ages. And "Champion Hou" followed this medieval wildflower overlord, and in the final battle, he killed several sect leaders, and finally more than a dozen people died in the siege. At this time, he was only seventeen years old.

Therefore, after the story of later generations spread, the royal family in order to express the memory and respect of this loyal minister of the Middle Ages. The title of "Champion Hou" was continued as a convention.

Because when Huo Junhou died in battle, he was only seventeen years old. Therefore, among the royal families of all dynasties, in order to show respect. To this title, *** was added. You have to be a young prince under the age of seventeen to get this title!

The title of Champion Hou, as Wu Mu said, has been held in all dynasties. However, the conditions are extremely demanding. Imagine that the Great Zhou Dynasty had fifteen bundles of hair, entered the mine for trial, and then could join the army. There are only two years in between. In the past two years, he has made great achievements and made a marquis in one fell swoop, and the conditions are not harsh and can be described!

is just a "genius", and he doesn't deserve this title. It also has to be the "genius" of "geniuses". Since the establishment of the Great Zhou Dynasty, only during the Taizu period has one canonized. That is to say, the Great Zhou Dynasty has been in existence for more than 1,600 years, plus Fang Yun, and has canonized a total of two champions.

From Yin, Shang to the Great Zhou, in a total of more than 5,000 years, there are only a handful of "champion Hou" who have been sealed! No more than five. In other words, in a thousand years, at most one!

The number is so small, and the interval is so long. It's no wonder that everyone can't remember it for a while.

"Champion Hou, Champion Hou ......"

Zhang Gongqi muttered to himself, thoughtful.

"Lord Shangshu, how is this title?"

Chen Liu looked at Zhang Gongqi and smiled.

Zhang Gongqi turned around and glanced at the people behind him, and the people he came into contact with, whether they were Confucian or military, all nodded slightly.

Zhang Gongqi immediately knew in his heart: "As Lord Wu Mu said, give the title of Champion Hou!"

"If that's the case, then I'll go back to the house and tell Wu Mu. ”

Chen Liu nodded, turned around and left the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

On the seventh day, the title document of the Ministry of Rites was sent to the Military Aircraft Department, the Taihe Hall and the Imperial Palace at the same time. Soon, there was an echo from all three parties:

Permit!

Three days later, the holy decree of the Jade Seal of the Emperor was stamped and the edict was issued to the world:

Fang Yun, the general of the Ping Demon, a young hero, has made outstanding achievements in battle, and has made great contributions to the imperial court, and has been specially named the "Champion Hou", announcing to the world!

As soon as the text of the holy decree came out, the world shook!