Three days later, the Three Dukes decided to announce to the world that Fang Yun was granted the title of Marquis. Almost at the same time, news came out from Wu Mu Mansion that Fang Yun was granted the title of Marquis.
Documents from the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Military Aircraft Department were sent to the Central Purple Air Hall deep inside the palace almost at the same time.
The matter of Fang Yun becoming a marquis has basically been settled at this stage. According to past practice, after Sangong and Wu Mu agree, there will generally be no objections.
The delivery of formal canonization documents by the Military Aircraft Department and the Supreme Harmony Hall is more of a formality to show respect for the royal family. Unless there are particularly serious circumstances, the Emperor generally opposes the decisions of the Military Aircraft Department and the Supreme Harmony Hall.
The city of Shangjing was completely in a state of excitement, and the three princes of the clan were extremely glorious. No one thought that under such a big controversy, the Fang family could finally get the consent of the six tribes, three princes and Wu Mu.
However, although the decision has been made, there are still voices of dissent in various parts of Kyushu. There is still considerable opposition to the three princes of the Fang family. Some radical Confucian scholars even cried bitterly, accusing the world of being ruined a hundred years later.
If he dies, the cause of his disaster will be today.
Despite this, the voices of support already have an absolute advantage. Whether it is the Yuanxiao Literary Examination, Three Poems to Persuade Grandpa, Interpretations by the Emperor and Ministers, or the War Department Yamen's verbal battles with Confucian scholars, Fang Yun has a very high voice among Confucian scholars.
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With a strong military background and a strong foundation in Confucianism, Fang Yun's title of nobility is not so unacceptable. No matter what kind of disasters "one family and three princes" will leave behind in the future, at least the Fang family father and son will still be able to accept it.
If there is no problem, the world will admire you!
Fang Yin, the Marquis of Sifang, guarded the wilderness for twenty years and killed countless foreigners; the eldest son, Fang Lin, conquered the Yi tribe in the north and defeated Xie Daoyun, the strange woman of Dihuang; the second son, Fang Yun, killed countless enemies and was both civil and military at the same time. Such three nobles from one clan are loyal and loyal.
Father and son, the Fang family has won the respect of people all over the world!
But immediately afterwards, the issue of Fang Yun's title became a headache for the six ministries and other ministers. Fang Yin was titled "Sifang Hou" and Fang Lin was titled "Qingyi Hou". What kind of title should Fang Yun be granted?
For a time, military strategists and Confucianists became lively again. "One sect and three princes" were unprecedented in history. At this historic moment, if Fang Yun's name had no characteristics, he would be criticized. Moreover, among the father and son of the Fang family, Fang Yun
The most special.
Fang Yun was proficient in almost everything from military strategies to poetry and articles. This made many military strategists and Confucian generals, literati, and Fang Yun have a wonderful impression of Fang Yun.
The selection of a title is very demanding. It must have a specific meaning, and it must be worthy of its name. To be recognized by the people of the world, it must at least have its origin. It is not easy to come up with a title that is recognized by military strategists and Confucianists at the same time!
In the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, great scholars gathered together. In addition to the officials of the six ministries, some generals and princes were invited to come over to plan the issue of Fang Yun becoming a marquis. Time was very tight. As usual, after the Military Aircraft Department and Sangong issued formal documents to the royal family,
From now on, within seven days, you must find the title of the new prince.
The Six Ministries couldn't come up with a suitable name for five days in a row, so they came up with this strategy and summoned the court's profound scholars and military strategists to participate.
"Fang Yun is both wise and brave, how about he be called the Marquis of Wisdom and Courage?"
A general suggested.
"Inappropriate. We have thought about this name before. If it were someone else, Zhiyong would be fine. It's quite satisfactory. If it were used on General Fang, I'm afraid there would be some mistakes."
Zhang Gongqi, the Minister of Rites, immediately shook his head. The Ministry of Rites has always been responsible for the matter of ennobling a marquis, so the Ministry of Rites was also responsible for this discussion.
"How about civil and military affairs? General Fang is both civil and military, so he should be worthy of his title as Marquis of Civil and Military Affairs."
Another general said.
"No, the title given with the word '武' can only be used by Marquis Wu. Although General Fang has outstanding military exploits, he is also versatile in both civil and military affairs. However, he does not have aristocratic blood and is not given by the royal family. The title cannot contain the word "武"."
This proposal was quickly rejected.
"Pingyao Hou, right? General Fang is the Pingyao General. If he is to be granted a title, he might as well be called Pingyao Hou!"
Another general shouted.
As soon as this proposal came out, everyone shook their heads. This name really didn't sound good to them.
"The Battle of Manghuang is just one of the battles that General Fang has experienced. It does not represent all of his battles! This suggestion is inappropriate."
One of them said.
"General Fang's military mother was very kind. He once reconciled Mrs. Huayang and Liu Zhengxun with poems, which became a good story. He also had a brother-in-law, and once impeached Marquis Wu for his brother. How about giving him the title of 'Hou of Filial Piety'?"
This is a suggestion from a great scholar.
This proposal was immediately opposed by the military people: "No. General Fang is not only a filial brother, but also a martial arts wizard. At a young age, he has the cultivation of Tianchong realm. If the title is given by filial brother, I am afraid it will be biased.
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A commoner Hou said.
"General Fang's poems and articles are extremely outstanding, but in my opinion, it is better to be titled 'Huazhanghou'. Hua can represent martial arts, and it can also represent literature. If he is named Huazhanghou, it should be possible."
Another Confucian scholar said.
"Chinese expressions are okay, but military expressions are not strong. I still don't agree."
This proposal was still opposed by the military strategists. The Confucian color was too strong, and it lost the military color. After all, the prince was a military title, which was too Confucian, which was inappropriate.
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One account after another was proposed and denied. By sunset, seven or eighty accounts had been rejected.
Seeing that the time was approaching, the six ministries' resolution had not yet come out. Even the ministers of the Ministry of Rites, who had some opinions on Fang Yun, could not sit still.
"Everyone, according to the usual practice, before noon tomorrow, a decision must be made. It will be submitted to Sangong, Wu Mu and the Emperor. I hope you can brainstorm and assist the Ministry of Ceremonies to quickly decide on the title of General Jun Yun."
Zhang Gongqi, Minister of Rites, said.
"Master Shangshu, the matter of General Fang's ennoblement has already been known to everyone in the world since the beginning. It is not easy to come up with a title that satisfies everyone in the world."
A prince said.
"I understand. I'll leave this matter to you."
Just when everyone was having a headache and couldn't make up their minds, a man dressed as a general walked into the lobby of the Ministry of Etiquette, carrying a lantern.
"My lords, I am Chen Liu, and Tian will be the guard in front of Wu Mu Mansion. On the order of Lord Wu Mu, I came to the Ministry of Rites to check it out."
The armored general said, flashing the token of Wu Mu Mansion.
Everyone in the hall quickly stood up and bowed respectfully:
"It turns out to be Lord Wu Mu's envoy, so polite!"
"My lords, there is no need to be polite. I just came to ask Master Wu Mu whether Fang Yun's title has been decided. Master Wu Mu is waiting for you."
Chen Liudao.
When the elderly Zhang Gongqi heard this, hot sweat flowed from his forehead. He quickly stepped forward, gave a salute, and told the truth:
"The envoy has been implicated. General Fang's title is extremely difficult to decide. We have come up with seventy-eight titles, but we still can't decide which one to use!"
"Haha," Chen Liu held a lantern and smiled slightly when he heard the words: "Even so, Mr. Wu Mu also has something to say. When I came, Wu Mu said that if Fang Yun's title has not been decided yet, let him convey it.
Another sentence."
"Please let the messenger speak clearly."
Zhang Gongqi and the great scholars in the hall, as well as princes and generals, immediately looked attentively and listened.
Chen Liu smiled and said:
"Lord Wu Mu said that throughout the dynasties, there was a unified practice for young men who were under seventeen years old but who had made outstanding military exploits and could be granted the title of marquis. That was to confer the title of champion marquis to show that the young man was brave and brave enough to be the best among the armies.
Yi Qi uses this to inspire young people all over the world to make meritorious service to the country. General Fang is not yet 17 years old this year, and his military achievements can lead to the title of a marquis. I wonder if he can be canonized as a champion marquis according to the usual practice!"
As soon as the three words "Champion Hou" came out, the room was filled with silence and you could hear a pin drop.
The origin of the title "Champion Marquis" is unknown. According to old Confucian scholars who have researched the classics, there are at least a dozen sources. However, the most credible one originates from the medieval era.
In the dark age when sects controlled the royal power, a peerless overlord finally appeared in the royal family. With his strong forbearance, wisdom and martial arts, he unified the world in one fell swoop and conquered all sects.
The deeds of this overlord have become a legend that countless people are fascinated by. At that time, the most capable subordinate under his name was a young man named "Huo Qubing".
He was young, but his martial arts skills were unparalleled. At the age of sixteen, he helped this medieval overlord conquer all religions and drive sectarian forces out of the court. He made great achievements in battle. At that time, this medieval overlord gave this young man
His title is "Champion"!
It's just a pity. As the leaders of the Ten Thousand Sects united and killed this generation of peerless overlords, the Middle Ages once again fell into the Dark Age. And the "Champion Lord" followed this overlord who appeared as a wild flower in the Middle Ages, and in the final battle
, killed several sect leaders, and in the end, more than a dozen people died in the battle during the siege. At this time, he was only seventeen years old.
Therefore, after the story spread in later generations, in order to show their memory and respect for this medieval loyal minister, the royal family continued to use the title "Champion Marquis" as a convention.
Because Huo Junhou was only seventeen years old when he died in battle. Therefore, in order to show respect among the royal families of all dynasties, *** was added to this title. Only young princes under the age of seventeen can obtain it.
This title!
The title of Champion Marquis, as Wu Mu said, has existed in all dynasties. However, the conditions are extremely harsh. Just imagine that in the Zhou Dynasty, fifteen bundles of hair were sent to the mines for trial, and then they could join the army. There were only two years in between. To
In the past two years, he has achieved great military exploits and was granted the title of Marquis in one fell swoop. The conditions are not harsh enough to describe!
Just being a "genius" does not deserve this title. You must also be a "genius" among "geniuses". Since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, only one person has been canonized during the Taizu period. In other words, only one person has been canonized since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In more than 1,600 years, together with Fang Yun, a total of two champions have been canonized.
From Yin, Shang to Zhou Dynasty, in a total of more than five thousand years, there were only a handful of "champion princes" who were awarded the title! No more than five. In other words, in a thousand years, there was only one at most!
The number is so small and the interval is so long. It’s no wonder that for a while, everyone couldn’t remember it at all.
"Champion Hou, Champion Hou..."
Zhang Gongqi murmured to himself, thoughtfully.
"Master Shangshu, what does this title mean?"
Chen Liu looked at Zhang Gongqi and smiled.
Zhang Gongqi turned around and glanced at the people behind him. Everyone whose eyes came into contact, whether they were Confucian or military strategists, nodded slightly.
Zhang Gongqi immediately understood: "Just like Lord Wu Mu said, give him the title of Champion Marquis!"
"In that case, I will go back home and tell Wu Mu."
Chen Liu nodded, turned around and left the Rites Yamen.
On the seventh day, the title sealing document from the Ministry of Rites was sent to the Military Aircraft Department, the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Imperial Palace at the same time. Soon, responses came from all three parties:
allow!
Three days later, the imperial edict was stamped with the human emperor's jade seal and declared to the world:
Pingyao General Jun Yun, a young hero with outstanding military exploits and great contributions to the court, was specially named the "Champion Marquis" to tell the world!
As soon as the imperial edict came out, the world was shocked!