To be honest, Sun Changhe was not used to this kind of kneeling and sitting position.
It's okay to kneel down. You are the king and I am the minister. Kneeling to you is also considered the courtesy of a king and a minister.
You can sit down if you want. I am an envoy from the Ming Dynasty and a well-known Confucian scholar. I am also your guest. Give me a seat to show how much you value me.
However, this kind of kneeling is not kneeling, and sitting is not sitting, which is very uncomfortable.
Emperor Yanren did not notice Sun Changhe's discomfort, but said with eager eyes: "Sir, you are a talented person, I want to ask you for advice!"
Sun Changhe suddenly bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, you must not call yourself me, you must call me me."
Emperor Hikohito was stunned for a moment, looked at Ichijo Kanyoshi, and asked, "Why?"
Kanyoshi Ichijo explained: "The emperor of the Ming Dynasty called himself me. This was a kind of etiquette and a symbol of imperial power."
"I see!"
Emperor Yanren's eyes flashed with a strange light. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the Japanese country had always been a vassal state of the Central Plains Dynasty, and had always acted as the younger brother.
What an honor it is to call yourself me?
The emperor of Ming Dynasty could do it, why can’t I?
"Well, I...I'll ask you to teach me etiquette."
Hearing Emperor Hikohito's change of words, Ichijo Kan's conscience was completely chilled. If you dare to call yourself me, it means that you no longer recognize yourself as a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, but as equal to it.
My Emperor, please take a look at how much you weigh and what your level is. Do you dare to be the same as others?
Just one Shi Heng and several hundred people managed the entire Japanese country to be obedient. Now that you dare to take the initiative to cause trouble, do you think you have a long life?
"His Majesty the Emperor, it is inappropriate to call him that!"
He is an honest man, and when he thinks about the consequences that are about to happen, he quickly gives advice.
Emperor Hikohito's face became a little ugly and asked: "What's wrong?"
"If the Emperor of Ming Dynasty knew about it, he would think that His Majesty was overstepping his bounds. I'm afraid..."
"Brother Ichijo, don't worry!"
Sun Changhe suddenly said: "Japan and the Ming Dynasty are of the same origin. The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty can call himself me, why can't His Majesty the Emperor?"
Ichijo Kanryoshi frowned and said: "Since the Hongwu Dynasty to the present, the Japanese country has been vassal to the Ming Dynasty. If the rules are broken..."
"Rules are made by people, and they are also made to be broken. Emperor Hongwu was born in a commoner family, didn't he also achieve the status of a nine-five-year-old?"
"But……"
"My brother, please don't belittle yourself. I believe that His Majesty the Emperor is the ruler of the world. The position of great unification is meant for those who are virtuous. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty has lost his virtue. One will wax and wane, and the other will grow. It will take at most ten years to discipline the world.
Change of ownership!”
These words made Ichijo Kanyoshi stunned for a moment. It felt like he was in a dream. Could this guy be deceiving people?
Sun Changhe was calm and composed, but little did he know that verbal disputes were what he was best at. As soon as he started exerting his strength, Ioto Jianliang was completely depressed.
Emperor Hikohito couldn't help but smile and said: "Sir, you are really a great talent. I...I have learned a lesson!"
Sun Changhe cupped his fists and saluted, saying: "His Majesty the Emperor is the King of Ten Thousand Chariots, and the meager abilities of an old man are not worth mentioning."
When Emperor Yanren heard this, he became even more excited and said, "How can I obtain the position of unification? Sir, please teach me!"
Sun Changhe smiled secretly, and then said: "As the saying goes, if the name is not right, the words will not be right. If you want to be a princess in the world, you first need to have a resounding country name. Please forgive me for being blunt, but the word "Japanese" is inappropriate."
Ichijo Kaneryoshi said: "The name of the Japanese country originated from the Han Dynasty. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, our country paid tribute to the Central Plains, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty personally gave it the name Japanese."
Sun Changhe smiled disapprovingly and said: "The word "倭" in Chinese means short and vulgar. If His Majesty the Emperor rules the world, how can this name be so powerful?"
Emperor Yanren nodded and said: "In your opinion, sir, what should I change it to?"
Sun Changhe pondered for a moment, and then said: "This is the place where the sun rises in the East China Sea. According to the Book of Mountains and Seas, there is a hibiscus tree in the East China Sea. The tree is thousands of feet long and has a circumference of more than a thousand feet. The two trunks have the same root and are more dependent on each other. This is where the sun rises."
"
"The word Fuso means the place where the sun rises, so why not change its name to Fuso Empire?"
Emperor Hikohito's eyes lit up and he murmured: "Fuso, the place where the sun rises... well, let's call it Fuso Empire. It is both good and good. I will issue an edict tomorrow and change the name to Fuso Empire!"
Ichijo Kanryo was surprised: "Your Majesty, would you like to think about it again..."
"No need to think about it, I like this name!"
"According to what I see, it is necessary to summon all the guardian daimyo and discuss it together before..."
"I mean, what right do they have to intervene?"
Emperor Hikohito's face suddenly darkened, and his tone of voice began to become cold.
Kaneiichi Ichijo had no choice but to look at Ashikaga Yoshimasa, hoping that he could give him some advice.
Unexpectedly, Ashikaga Yoshimasa nodded and said: "Fuso Empire, what a good name, congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor!"
Emperor Hikohito then smiled again and said: "It's all thanks to Mr., who is the greatest contributor to the empire!"
Sun Changhe kowtowed again: "Thank you for Your Majesty's holy grace. I am ashamed to deserve it!"
Kanyoshi Ichijo's heart felt cold at this moment. In just one day, he became the biggest contributor!
He now has some doubts about life. Is it a good thing or a bad thing that he brought Confucian scholars across the ocean to come here?
Emperor Hikohito continued: "After the empire changes its name, we must first formulate new etiquette. Sir, do you have any good suggestions?"
Sun Changhe was calm on the surface, but waves were already rising in his heart.
Formulating court etiquette means that one has entered the center of power.
This was the dream he had dreamed of in the Ming Dynasty, but could not satisfy!
"Your Majesty, do you know what etiquette is?"
"Sir, please enlighten me!"
"This etiquette is the foundation of governing the country. Our Fusang Empire is a hundred times better than the Central Plains regardless of the right time and place, but it has been a vassal of the Central Plains Dynasty for thousands of years. The biggest problem is that the etiquette system is incomplete and the legal system is not good."
Emperor Hikohito's eyes were filled with anticipation, waiting for him to continue speaking.
Sun Changhe remained calm and continued: "Your Majesty is the king of a country. Under the king are ministers, and the ministers are headed by the prime minister. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the left and right prime ministers have led hundreds of officials and worked together to ensure long-term peace and stability in the world."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Emperor Hikohito hurriedly said: "We also have one, Guan Shiro is both good and good, and he is also very capable."
"If the name is not right, the words will not be smooth. The word "Guan Bai" is taken from the meaning of statement in the Central Plains. To put it more colloquially, it is the messenger. How can you lead hundreds of officials?"
"What do you mean, sir..."
"Your Majesty should appoint prime ministers on the left and right to rectify the names of hundreds of officials. This is one of them."
Emperor Yanren frowned and thought for a moment, then quickly made up his mind and said: "In this case, I will issue an edict tomorrow, and I will make Ichijo Kaneliang the prime minister on the left, and Mr. Feng the prime minister on the right, and we will jointly govern the empire!"
Sun Changhe was overjoyed, but he did not dare to show it, and continued: "I came across the ocean this time, not for fame and fortune, so thank you for your kindness!"
"Sir, please don't refuse. The position of Prime Minister belongs to you!"
Sun Changhe looked troubled and said: "If Your Majesty insists on doing this, it will seem that I don't know how to advance or retreat if I refuse any more. I'd like to thank Your Majesty in advance!"
Emperor Hikohito waved his hand and said, "I am very lucky to have you, sir, so helpful. Please continue to explain the etiquette."
Sun Changhe nodded slightly and said: "The etiquette of the country is a major matter. I don't dare to be expert in it. I just have some experience in studying for decades. I would like to express my feelings here today. If there is anything wrong, I hope your Majesty will not blame you."
"Speaking!"
"The first is to change the name of the country to Fusang and formulate a calendar. I have just mentioned it, so I won't go into details again."
"Second, the empire should establish a Ministry of Rites to promote the Four Books and Five Classics and teach the world the etiquette of kings, ministers, fathers and sons."
"Thirdly, I heard along the way that Fusang has different languages, different weights and measures, and different gods. If this continues, it may not be a blessing to the country. The top priority is to determine the elegant language, unify weights and measures, and implement
Different gods carry out unified management."
Emperor Hikohito kept nodding. After hearing this, he hesitated slightly and asked: "There are great language differences in our country. How to determine Yayan is a problem."
"Your Majesty, why not promote Chinese?"
"Chinese……"
Emperor Hikohito became more hesitant and undecided.
Sun Changhe explained: "Today's Han people are not from the Central Plains, but from the Zhou people in the Guanlong area. They drove away the merchants and took over the Central Plains, and they became the Han people today. Although your Majesty is a Fusang person, you can be the king of Fusang."
What's wrong with taking over the Central Plains?"
"The etiquette of sages and sages are all written in Chinese. Your Majesty might as well establish Chinese as an elegant language and issue an edict to promote it, so that the etiquette can be widely spread."
Seeing Emperor Yanren's silence, Sun Changhe continued: "I will give you an example. The various guardian daimyo in Fuso have troops in their hands. They are often ambitious and even disrespectful to His Majesty. They can only promote etiquette and order.
Officials who have learned etiquette and law go to various places to monitor. Only these people will not dare to make mistakes, and the world will be able to maintain long-term peace and stability."
Emperor Yanren was still hesitant at first, but when he heard Sun Changhe mentioning famous names from various places, his eyes immediately became determined.
"Sir, you are right, etiquette and law are the foundation of the country and must be promoted immediately!"
Kanyoshi Ichijo said: "Your Majesty, the current situation in our country is like this. If you want to change, you should do it slowly, don't rush it!"
But Sun Changhe said: "Those who have perseverance can achieve success. Your Majesty is determined to change his mind. Although it is difficult, it is the long-term way for Fusang Kingdom. As long as the determination is made, what's wrong?"
Ichijo Kanyoshi still shook his head and said: "This is a matter of national importance. Please think twice, Your Majesty!"
Faced with the different opinions of the new prime ministers, Emperor Hikohito couldn't help but stand up and pace back and forth.
Unconsciously, his mind pictured the postures of those famous people and those extremely deferential Confucian scholars.
In comparison, it is simply a world of difference.
He doesn't want to see his power challenged, he wants to obey!
Only by constantly upgrading the power in your hands can you be intimidating and become the true king of a country!
"I have decided!"
Emperor Yanren closed his eyes slightly and said: "The two prime ministers immediately set about formulating a new law and promulgating it to the world!"
Ichijo Kanero was anxious and said quickly: "Your Majesty, if the guardian daimyo in various places do not support the new law, what should we do?"
"It's easy!"
Sun Changhe said calmly: "Those who resist the decree and do not respect it will be killed without mercy!"
Emperor Yanren looked stern and said: "Sir, you are right. Those who do not obey will be killed without mercy!"
Seeing the killing intent flashing in his eyes, Sun Changhe felt ecstatic in his heart.
After 50 years of hard work, I finally achieved success.
The dog emperor of Ming Dynasty doesn’t want me, so what?
In Fusang Kingdom, I can also enter the palace and become the right prime minister.
The time has come to show off my talents. From now on, the world will remember my name, Sun Changhe!
The conversation lasted until late at night, when Kanyoshi Ichichi left with a dark face, while Sun Changhe followed Ashikaga Yoshimasa out of the palace and came to a brothel.
Seeing the beautiful Fusang woman, he felt restless in his heart.
It's good to be a good person. No matter where you go, there will be people to take care of you.
However, Ashikaga Yoshimasa led him to the room, but closed the door behind him, with no intention of leaving.
Sun Changhe quickly realized that something was wrong and asked, "Do you have something to say, Lord Ashikaga?"
"Nothing, I'll have a couple of drinks with you sir."
There was sake prepared on the low table. Ashikaga Yoshimasa knelt down and poured two glasses of wine.
Sun Changhe had no choice but to kneel down opposite him and asked again: "Your Excellency Ashikaga speaks Chinese quite well."
"Yeah?"
Ashikaga Yoshimasa raised his glass and said calmly: "How does it compare to His Majesty the Emperor's Chinese?"
Sun Changhe was shocked, knowing that these words must have deep meaning.
Before coming here, he had already figured out the situation. The actual control of the Japanese country was actually in the hands of the young man in front of him.
The Ashikaga family controls Kyoto and therefore controls the emperor.
This situation is somewhat similar to Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period.
The difference is that the local daimyo does not have the strength to separatist forces and has to obey the emperor's orders.
Therefore, the Ashikaga family cannot blatantly replace him.
The name of the emperor is the same as that of the emperor in the Central Plains. It is a myth of itself to strengthen its rule.
The emperor of the Central Plains said that he was the True Dragon Emperor, while the emperor of the Japanese Kingdom claimed to be a descendant of the Rizhao God, so he was called the emperor, which sounded very noble.
In fact, it did not even have an absolute ruling position. Without the consent of the Ashikaga Shogunate, the emperor's edict could not leave Kyoto at all.
Sun Changhe thought quickly and then said: "Of course Ashikaga-dono's Chinese is better."
Ashikaga Yoshimasa showed a smile on his face and said: "Mr. Kei... no, it's the right prime minister of the Fuso Empire, please!"
"please!"
Sun Changhe picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp!
Ashikaga Yoshimasa filled the two glasses with wine again and said, "What do you think of the current situation, Prime Minister Right?"
Sun Changhe pondered for a moment and said: "I have just said that the great positions in the world are occupied by those who are virtuous."
Ashikaga Yoshimasa's eyes shone and he asked again: "What is virtue?"
Sun Changhe remained silent at first, and then said: "The world is not a world for one person, but a world for everyone. Therefore, destiny is impermanent, but family members are virtuous."
Ashikaga Yoshimasa seemed to have gotten the answer and continued to ask: "What if the superior is immoral?"
Sun Changhe's expression changed. After a long time, he said: "The poem goes: The Yin people have not lost their masters, and they are worthy of the gods. The rituals are in the Yin Dynasty, and the orders are not easy to follow. If you win the people, you will gain the country; if you lose the people, you will lose the country.
Therefore, a gentleman should first be cautious about virtue."
After Ashikaga Yoshimasa listened silently, he picked up his wine glass and said, "Please!"
"please!"
Sun Changhe smiled calmly and drank it all in one gulp.