Volume 2 The Flying Dragon in the Sky Chapter 30 When the "Vase"
The meals were eaten, the dances were danced, and the atmosphere in the hall was also very happy. The only thing that may not be so comfortable is Xiaoshan, and he finds that many people are aiming at him, intentionally or unintentionally. Also, although the chef's dishes in the palace are good and exquisite, the amount is too small, and Xiaoshan is not full at all.
Di Hongyin put down the wine glass in his hand, glanced at the people present, and said with a slight smile: "A lot of people say that our Great Qin is heavy on martial arts and light on literature, and everyone here is a martial artist, do you think this sentence is right or wrong?"
Seeing that everyone was silent, it was obvious that they had scruples and did not dare to speak freely. Di Hongyin waved his hand and said, "Just treat it as idle talk, you don't have to worry too much." Say whatever you want, I just want to hear your thoughts. ”
"Back to Your Majesty, I don't think this sentence is right. As we all know, the five major colleges of Daqin are divided into two academies: literature and martial arts. If it really emphasizes martial arts and ignores literature, is it just an ornament?"
"However, the students of the Academy of Literature have studied hard for decades, and they may not have achieved anything. And most of the martial artists of the Martial Academy will be reused by the empire, and some can even ascend to the sky in one step, such as you. In this way, isn't it unfair to the students of the Academy of Letters?" Di Hongyin smiled as he looked at the student who spoke just now.
"Back to Your Majesty, I don't think there is any such thing as fairness or unfairness. The Academy stood up and walked along.
"Oh?
"Great Qin originally founded the country by force, and most of the dry bones of martial artists were buried on the battlefield, and there were a few literati? If we talk about fairness, then do we have to fight a war with literati to charge into battle? This is obviously impossible! In this case, what is there to talk about fairness and unfairness!"
Di Hongyin looked at the student approvingly and nodded, "That makes sense." ”
Receiving Di Hongyin's appreciation, the student of the Yaori Academy glanced at the student of the Star Picking Academy proudly, smiled provocatively, and then sat back.
"But now, it is said that our Great Qin is a peaceful and prosperous era. Many people say that what we need now in Great Qin is a civil servant who governs the country, not a military general who fights a war. What do you think about that?"
"Hmph..."As soon as Di Hongyin's words were finished, Feng Wuxiang laughed twice with disdain.
"Wuxiang, do you want to say something?" Di Hongyin looked at Feng Wuxiangdao, with a faint expectation in his eyes.
Feng Wuxiang stood up and said in a deep voice: "Back to Your Majesty, the person who said these words is simply a great rebellion! Disaster to the country and the people!
Listening to Feng Wuxiang's words, most of the people present were shocked, they didn't expect Feng Wuxiang to say it so seriously.
Emperor Hongyin looked at Feng Wuxiang and said, "Tell me, why is it a big rebellion and a disaster to the country and the people?"
Feng Wuxiang raised his head and said loudly: "It's true that my Great Qin is now peaceful and prosperous, but there are northern wolves in the north, two years ago... No, it should be said that it was three years ago, how the Flawless Princess came back, I think you should remember it vividly!"
Three years ago, Princess Flawless returned from a training trip, which coincided with the 50,000 soldiers of the Northern Wolf Chen, and the sword pointed at the north city of the town. If it weren't for the Flawless Princess who appeared in time and broke the trick of the Northern Wolf "making something out of nothing", a bloody battle would have been avoidable.
Seeing that everyone present nodded silently, Feng Wuxiang continued: "Although the East China Sea Clan has been relatively peaceful with my Great Qin in recent years, the old saying is good: if you are not of my race, their hearts will be different! Although they live in the water, they have always coveted the fertile land of my Great Qin. Otherwise, His Majesty would not ruthlessly let Prince Xuanqian go to guard the East China Sea, and this guard will be more than ten years!"
When Emperor Hongyin heard Feng Wuxiang mention his eldest son Xuanqian, his face became a little heavy. Among the princes, although Xuan Qian is the oldest, he spends the least time with Di Hongyin's father.
Xuan Qian was sent by Emperor Hongyin to guard the East China Sea after he came out of Tianyi Academy, and for more than ten years, Xuan Qian returned to Beijing only a handful of times. Although Xuan Qian is not Di Hongyin's favorite prince, after all, he is his own son, and deep down, Di Hongyin still feels very indebted to this eldest son.
And the reason why Emperor Hongyin sent Xuan Qian to the East China Sea was because the water tribe was peaceful on the surface, but he did not make some "small moves" in private. The East China Sea is far from the inland, and Emperor Hongyin is not at ease to send others to guard the town, so he can only send the best prince recognized among the princes, which can be regarded as well-intentioned.
Emperor Hongyin nodded at Feng Wuxiang and said indifferently: "Go on." ”
"As for the Western Frontier..."Feng Wuxiang said and glanced at everyone in the Falling Moon Academy, then turned his head to look at Emperor Hongyin and said: "My Great Qin can have today's peaceful and prosperous era, not only because we have the Ming Monarchs of the past dynasties, the current Maven Lord, but also because we have the force to deter the Quartet. If we in Great Qin don't attach importance to force and only rely on literati to govern the country, I'm afraid that some people should have a heart of disobedience!"
"Feng Gongzi, what you said is a bit alarmist, right?" Marshall, as the vice president of the Falling Moon Academy and one of the three cardinal archbishops of the Western Xinjiang Holy See, had a somewhat gloomy face, and he knew that the words behind Feng Wuxiang were meant to be heard by the people of the Falling Moon Academy or the Holy See.
The faces of the other people in the Falling Moon Academy were not very good-looking, and Feng Wuxiang was obviously insinuating, but they were not easy to attack in front of Emperor Hongyin.
The people from the other academies were silent, looking at Feng Wuxiang with playful eyes. They don't have much to say about the claim that the wind has nothing to do with the Northern Wolf and the East China Sea, because it's all true.
But about Western Xinjiang, even if Feng Wuxiang said the truth, no one wants to agree. After all, there is a cardinal archbishop present, and no one wants to offend the Holy See in Western Xinjiang for no reason.
"I, Daqin, are united in all directions, and I am like a family, where can there be anyone who has any disobedience! Punish you for drinking three cups of yourself, and remember to think about it when you talk in the future!" Di Hongyin also glanced at Feng Wuxiang with a displeased face.
"It's a gaffe, and Wuxiang is willing to be punished. Feng Wuxiang happily punished himself with three glasses of wine, and then smiled indifferently at the people of the Falling Moon Academy and sat back.
Xiaoshan was a little strange, Feng Wuxiang's words obviously offended the people of the Falling Moon Academy, and it also made the emperor not very happy, why did he laugh like a nobody.
Feng Qianyu saw Xiaoshan's puzzled look, smiled slightly, and said in a low voice: "What Wuxiang said was all asked by His Majesty the Emperor to say it." So, you don't have to be surprised. ”
"When did he see the emperor?"
Feng Qianyu saw that Xiaoshan didn't understand what he meant, so he didn't explain it to him again. Shaking his head slightly, he ignored the hill.
"I can see it: You guys! You all think that our Great Qin's 'emphasis on martial arts and light on literature' is correct. It's no wonder who made you all martial artists. However, martial arts must be heavy, and the text cannot be light. If you don't want people to say that you are just some simple-minded martial artists, read more books and shut the mouths of those literati. In the future, when the empire reuses you, it will not be considered 'emphasizing military force over literature'. ”
Listening to Di Hongyin's words, most of the students from various academies smiled. Di Hongyin's final summary actually expressed his thoughts, and it was obvious that Di Hongyin also agreed with their statement.
"The Five Academies will hold martial arts once every five years, and this year is a bit special, after all, there are flaws! I also know that many of you are here for Flawlessness, and he must be not the only one. ”
"Although I can't be the master of the Flawless marriage, no matter which of you is chosen by Flawless in the future, the others should not be resentful. If Immaculate needs your help, you must do your best to assist her! ”
Hearing Di Hongyin's words, almost all the male students stood up and said in fear: "I don't dare to wait!"
Xiaoshan was a little surprised, looking at the male students who said "don't dare" in unison, he didn't know what was going on. Just when Xiaoshan was struggling with whether he should stand up too, Di Hongyin made a choice for him.
"Okay, sit down! Di Hongyin waved his hand and said indifferently.
Seeing that those male students became extremely excited after sitting down, Xiao Shan was even more puzzled: What happened to these people? Why did they suddenly become excited! Even the faces of the people of the Falling Moon Academy, who had just been insinuated by the wind and nothingness, were no longer gloomy at this moment.
Xiaoshan, who was puzzled, could only look at Feng Qianyu beside him, hoping that Feng Qianyu could solve his doubts.
Seeing Xiaoshan looking at herself with a puzzled face, Feng Qianyu had already guessed what Xiaoshan was thinking, but she didn't explain to Xiaoshan immediately, but just whispered: "I'll explain to you when I go back." ”
Next, Di Hongyin said some words to encourage everyone, and ended the banquet.
From beginning to end, Xiaoshan plays the role of a "vase". Moreover, he seems to understand a little bit why Feng Qianyu asked him to play the role of "vase".
After leaving the palace, the people from the major academies left in a hurry after a brief greeting, as if they had something to go back to discuss.
Because of his appearance, Xiaoshan came in a carriage with Feng Qianyu when he came. Just as Xiaoshan and Feng Qianyu were about to get into the carriage and go back, a person walked over.
"Wind Master, can I go back with you?" said Bella, glancing at the hill secretly.
When the exchange group of Falling Moon Academy came to Fengyun Academy for exchanges, although Feng Qianyu didn't have much contact with Bella, she had a good impression of this blonde beauty. Although Bella is a princess, she does not have the arrogant temperament of the so-called nobles in the Western Frontier.
"Of course, get in the car, my little princess. Feng Qianyu said while not forgetting to "tease" Bell a little with his eyes.