After Mr. Kuang said these words, everyone in the assembly hall unconsciously sat upright and looked at the twenty-two Xia scholars sitting at the table.
At this moment, many people are thinking about whether one person will be selected from these four scholars to serve as the new Xia Shi in this scholar discussion, or will each person be selected as in the past few years?
Not selected?
Although just one Xiashi seems to have little impact, in fact, with every additional Xiashi, the structure of the capital will change.
Because every Xia Shi has the right to make suggestions, all Xia Shi should protect his rights, which is also to protect themselves, so they can be regarded as an individual or as a whole.
When these extremely influential people come together, you can imagine how great the influence will be. Unless the fundamental interests of the Protectorate are involved, many reasonable suggestions will be seriously considered and dealt with by the Governor.
Implemented.
Of course, this is also caused by the unique structure and environment of Dongting. After all, the Duhufu has only three million people, one-third of which is concentrated in Ruiguang City, and there are few upper and lower levels, so it can communicate quickly and deal with problems.
And if the affairs of Ruiguang City are straightened out, there will be no problems in the entire Protectorate, but if it is on the mainland of Tianxia, that is not the case.
Xu Wenyue and the other three people were very worried at this time. They knew clearly that their hope was slim, but they still held on to the hope of just in case.
Yang Ying sat there, feeling a little nervous for no reason.
At this moment, some people were secretly observing Zhang Yu, as if they wanted to see something from his expression, but they found that he was calm and composed, acting very naturally, without any strange expression, as if he didn't care about the gains and losses.
As footsteps sounded, two platoons of servants walked up from the field, and one by one they walked in front of the Tianxia people. In their hands, they all held a lacquer plate with a black background and a red surface, in which were placed the finest fine wines.
Paper, ink and pen.
This is to ask scholars to write down the candidates they think are suitable and the reasons for their selection. These will be included in the archives like the previous records for future generations to read.
The moment Xia Shitai took the paper and pen, everyone's expressions became serious.
All of them can be said to be people who have maintained their reputation all their lives. They will never make fun of their own reputation or posthumous reputation in this matter. Each of them is serious and rigorous when writing, and they will consider it again and again.
After half a moment, everyone finished writing, and then handed it over to a clerk, who then sent it to the hands of the eldest Duke Kuang and Gong Yu.
Moreover, the two elders put on their glasses and took each name book and looked at it carefully. Every time they read one, they would write their names on the bottom, stamp their names, and then pass them on.
And show it to everyone.
And every Xia Shi who received the pass would also sign and seal it after carefully reading it.
After the twenty-two Xia scholars present read these famous books in turn, they all had a clear answer in their minds about this selection. Everyone looked at Kuang and the other two, waiting for the two of them.
Announce the results.
Mr. Kuang glanced at Mr. Yu and said, "You say it or should I?"
Mr. Yu stroked his beard, glanced at him, and said, "You've already said so much, why are you so humble to me at this time? Let you tell me."
Duke Kuang nodded. He straightened his clothes and appearance, stood up, bowed his head to the top of the seat, then turned around and said, "I have discussed with you, and the selection of candidates has been finalized."
Everyone could not help but hold their breath slightly, waiting for him to tell the result.
Duke Kuang looked at the four people at the selection table, and finally fixed his eyes on Zhang Yu, saying: "Zhang Jun, please come forward."
Hearing these words, Xu Wenyue and the other two people all looked gloomy and disappointed.
Zhang Yu stood up from his seat, straightened his clothes, and stepped forward. He walked along the spacious aisle to the crowd of scholars, and stood at the position facing the main seat of the great assembly hall.
At this time, Duke Kuang slowly raised his hand, folded his hands, cupped his hands towards him, and said in a serious voice: "Being a scholar with virtue, being a scholar with merit, and being a scholar with fame! Master Zhang, now I, all the scholars of the Eastern Court, have agreed to accept it.
You are a scholar of Tianxia! May you live up to your reputation and virtue and live up to all the people!"
After he finished speaking, he bowed to him.
At this moment, all the Xia Shi on both sides stood up, put their hands together, leaned forward slightly, and bowed to him.
Zhang Yu stood there, raised his sleeves, and clasped his hands together.
At this moment, in the great assembly hall, the big sleeves are fluttering, the jade seals are ringing, and at a glance, they are all dressed in Tianxia's clothes and gifts, and the mighty Tianxia wind is blowing, and the heart of missing Xia arises spontaneously.
Looking at this scene, many people had complicated eyes. Over the past sixty years, many people in the Protectorate have tried to promote the independence of the Protectorate. However, except for those true subversives, many people have been hesitant in their hearts.
Yang Ying was extremely excited and clenched her fists tightly.
An Youting watched silently, wondering what he was thinking.
Xu Wenyue and the other three looked at each other. For some reason, they felt relieved at this moment.
At this time, Mr. Yu said with emotion: "It's a pity, polite but not happy. After all, there is something missing."
He couldn't help but think of the mighty drums and bells that sounded in the Protector's Mansion seventy-seven years ago when he was consecrated. Although the bells and drums were there now, there were not enough people who could play these instruments.
Kuang Gong said: "With all the fame and etiquette, it is no big deal if we lose elegance and happiness." He looked at Zhang Yu and said: "Mr. Zhang, all our scholars in Tianxia have the "Jade Seal of the Scholar" as a gift certificate.
I will carve the seal for Mr. Zhang later."
Yu Gong sighed: "The seal of Xia Shi requires sapphire, which was brought by our ancestors from the mainland of Tianxia. It is not available anywhere else. It can only be used for one palm, and it is only enough for Zhang Jun. After Zhang Jun,
If we then select scholars without this basis, I'm afraid they will be just in name only."
If you become a scholar of Tianxia, you can be called "Scholar Lord". However, in addition to having detailed records in the Protector's Mansion, this civilian noble must also have a seal carved from sapphire as his own gift.
This thing is only available in Tianxia, so use it a little less. If it hadn't been for sixty years that you couldn't choose a Xiashi for several years, it would have been used up long ago.
The remaining palm of sapphire is just enough to be used as gift jade for Zhang Yu, and even though the Duhu Mansion can also select scholars, without this thing, no one will recognize it in Tianxia itself.
.Unless the person's reputation and achievements are particularly high, it is possible for the Tianxia Rites Department to re-register him, but this situation is almost impossible.
At this time, another white-haired old man came over, smiled gently, and said: "Leave Zhang Jun's name seal to me to carve it. Please wait a moment."
Carving sapphire is not an easy task, because this jade is almost indestructible. To work on this jade, you need a set of specialized techniques and tools. These, like the sapphire itself, are also in the hands of these Xia Shi.
Zhang Yu clasped his hands together and said, "Dare you ask the elder's name?"
The old man immediately returned the greeting and said: "I am so perseverant."
Zhang Yu said: "Then I'll trouble Duke Huai."
Duke Huai smiled, turned to the official in the distance and said, "I need to use the side hall."
The clerk immediately bowed, made a gesture of invitation, and said, "Gong Huai, please come here."
Duke Huai followed him into the side hall. Not long after, he heard the jingling sound coming from inside, like the tinkling of spring water, and like the sound of a mountain stream. It was clear and sweet, echoing back to the inside and outside.
After the sound was heard for about half a moment, Duke Huai came out. He was holding a green jade medal with a red silk base in his hand. He came to Zhang Yu, handed it over solemnly, and said: "Jun Zhang,
Here is your gift of jade, please keep it."
Zhang Yu raised his hands and took the sapphire seal. He used it to observe. The texture of this sapphire was different from ordinary jade. The color was pure and flawless. It looked like a sky-blue color. It felt warm and moist to the touch. There was a button on the top.
There is only a green cicada, and in turn it is a red seal with his own name and the title of the scholar on it.
He looked for a moment, just like all the scholars in this world, with this jade pendant hanging on his body.
When Duke Kuang and others saw that he had put on the jade seal, they said, "Mr. Zhang, please go back and sit down."
Zhang Yu turned his eyes, walked to the left seat, and stood on the seat slightly behind that had been empty for a long time.
At this time, all the scholars also returned to their seats, and after bowing politely, they all sat down.
Zhang Yu also sat down at the table. From this moment on, until the scholar's meeting is over, he has the power to propose governance strategies, inspections, regulations, abolitions, rituals, etc. to the Duhufu.
At this time, the official Liu Fengquan took a document that had been written by the clerk. He read it and saw that there were no mistakes or omissions, so he signed and signed it. This could be regarded as an explanation and testimony of today's events.
After stamping the seal, he handed the document back to the clerk, then looked at all the Xia scholars in the great meeting hall, and said: "Gentlemen, since we have selected scholars, the discussion of scholars should continue on its own.
But I don’t know what you guys have to say?”
Kuang Gong thought for a while, turned back to Zhang Yu, and said politely: "Zhang Jun, do you have any suggestions?"
As a Xia Shi, Zhang Yu was qualified to make suggestions, but usually people who had just become Xia Shi would not make any suggestions out of caution.
And generally speaking, when the scholars discuss what demands they will make to the capital, they will try to briefly communicate with the capital before doing so. This is also to better solve the problem and prevent the two sides from falling into endless confrontation and conflict.
In the middle of a quarrel.
Therefore, Duke Kuang only asked this question out of respect for Zhang Yu.
However, Zhang Yu was not polite. He nodded and said: "I do have something that I need to submit to the Protectorate."
Mr. Kuang was slightly startled.
Zhang Yu stood up, took a few steps forward, and stood in the middle aisle of the Great Assembly Hall again. He turned around and faced upwards, raised his sleeves, clasped his hands together, and said: "Your Majesty petitions for a retrial four years ago."