Chapter 18 The God of Kaifeng, the Emperor of Heaven
The two Hunyuan Cult Leaders came forward in person, and there was another confrontation that shocked the world. However, such a big event did not stir up any waves when it fell on Chao Ge.
The gap between immortals and humans was clearly reflected at this moment. Even though the two sides had lived together for a lifetime and had close connections, the noble men of Dashang still did not take the dilapidated school seriously. What they really cared about was each other.
The arrival of the great princes.
Except for Wen Zhong, Bigan, Shang Rong, Huang Feihu and a few other ministers in Chaoge, all of them were related to the eight hundred princes.
It was normal for princes to give gifts to their ministers and ask them to say good things in front of the emperor.
Therefore, every time a new emperor ascends the throne, it is a good time to receive red envelopes.
Although Emperor Yi was still in mourning period, everyone was already beaming with joy, their faces were glowing, and their pockets were bulging, as if they were celebrating the Spring Festival. No one was pressing for marriage or asking about salary, so they were very happy.
The Spring Festival passed like this for more than a few months. Emperor Yi's mourning period had passed. Wen Zhong entered the palace and reported: "Your Highness, eight hundred princes have arrived."
Huang Shang put down the book: "Which of the four princes will come the fastest?"
Wen Zhongdao: "Jichang, the Marquis of Xibo."
Huang Shang had actually met him before, but from the perspective of King Zhou, he still wanted to inquire in detail: "I heard that Ji Chang gave birth to more than 80 sons. How many will he bring this time?"
Wen Zhongdao said: "The eldest son Ji Kao is the leader, and he has brought more than thirty people with him."
Ji Kao is Bo Yi Kao, Bo means ranking, and Yi shows the identity of the heir apparent, but the formal name is still Ji Kao.
Good guy, there are more than thirty at once, and having many sons means you are awesome.
However, there are some problems with the age of Ji Chang's sons in the world of gods. There is a big age difference between Boyikao and Ji Chang, which means that he comes from old age and has a son. But he has a hundred sons. The eldest son comes from old age and has a son. The rest
It's very confusing at my age. The key is that I have to be able to eat and live.
Huang Shang smiled: "Summon Ji Chang and his son into the palace!"
Soon, Ji Chang took Boyi to the palace to pay homage to the two father and son who were listening to Huang Shang's lecture at that time.
Ji Chang evolved into the Book of Changes and was the same person as Huang Shang, except that he served the nobles and common people, while Huang Shang educated the lower classes.
Since Huang Shang walks through the heavens and stands on the shoulders of countless giants, we cannot simply compare ourselves with others. In this era, Ji Chang is already a well-deserved wise man and a good leader. If he really wants to be an ordinary slave, he will be a slave.
Unwise move.
Therefore, in Huang Shang's eyes, the heads of the father and son turned into a phoenix looking forward to its power.
Fengming Qishan!
It's just that compared to Dashang's Xuanniao, which is upright and upright, Xiqi's phoenix image has not yet been fully revealed and is in a hidden state.
Huang Shang felt it and found that the difficulty of divine transfer was much greater than that of King Zhou.
Yes, he really wanted to try getting Xiqi's skin on his hands.
Fusion of the two camps of World Thanos and Lich King would be enjoyable. The situation in the world of gods will only become more complicated due to the reincarnation of the generals. Why not adopt this idea?
But now it seems that this is indeed extremely difficult.
The Shang Dynasty has been passed down to this day, but it has prospered and declined. Domestic problems have begun to break out, and the power has indeed declined irresistibly. Xiqi is like a new sun, with a family full of outstanding people, qualified to compete for the position of emperor.
Therefore, although Xuan Niao Qi is huge, there is an opportunity to take advantage of Wei Ziqi's fight for the throne with King Zhou. On the other hand, Xiqi's Phoenix Qi will completely protect the future Western Zhou Dynasty, which can be said to be impeccable.
"It's okay, you can take your time!"
A smile flashed in Huang Shang's eyes, and he ordered Ji Chang and his son to take their seats.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
According to his kinship, Ji Chang was actually the uncle of King Zhou, but at this time he brought his son Boyikao, bowed respectfully, and sat down for the banquet.
He was very vigilant in his heart, and his words and deeds were extremely well-controlled. Boyikao was as gentle as jade and assisted him. When asked about Xiqi's strength, he was extremely humble and kept crying.
Especially when Huang Shang asked: "I heard that Xibo Hou Rende Sibu, a man of integrity, and treated his subjects equally?"
Ji Chang hurriedly left the table and knelt down: "I don't dare to be your Highness's compliment!"
Huang Shang smiled and said: "Don't be too modest. Xibohou is a loyal and good gentleman. He has always been loyal and loyal to the country. He teaches the people well and manages the army in a lawful way. I just want to gather civil and military officials in the palace. How about inviting Xibohou to talk about how to govern the country and secure the people?"
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Ji Chang raised his head suddenly and jerked suddenly.
"Father! Father!"
Boyikao hurriedly rushed out, hugged Ji Chang, tears rolled down his face, and the drama suddenly started: "Your Highness, my father has always been loyal and upright, and has worked hard to serve the country. He has been suffering from chronic illnesses for a long time, so I am afraid that he will not be able to take on this important responsibility!"
Huang Shang sighed in agreement: "What a pity, the priest came into the inn to diagnose and treat Xibohou!"
Boyikao thanked him for his great kindness, and carried Ji Chang on his back, step by step, out of the palace gate, with his eyes showing three points of pain and ninety-seven points of worry.
The relationship between the four major princes and the central government is one of ebb and flow. This coronation ceremony is ostensibly a celebration of the new emperor's succession, but in reality it is a bottom-up.
If the central government is united and the big merchants are strong, then the princes will develop individually and pass down the throne from generation to generation, becoming the kings of small countries;
If Da Shang is weak, then Xia Jie, who rebelled against Cheng Tang in the past, can do it again today.
Among the major princes, the one who was most rebellious and most afraid of the central government was Xiqi.
This cannot be entirely blamed on Xiqi's ambition. After all, it was King Zhou's grandfather who took action first. After that hatred, every generation of Xiqi monarchs actually had a sharp sword hanging around their necks that could fall at any time.
Come.
If I don't overthrow you, then one day you will be afraid of my great achievements and strength, and then my life will be lost.
Therefore, Xiqi hoped to paralyze the enemy and develop silently, but when other princes saw Xiqi's prosperity, they were also afraid that they would annex the four directions and strengthen themselves. Then Ji Chang would have a reputation as a saint, a bright man, and a benevolent person, which made Emperor Yi hate him.
All the princes are afraid that the world will not be in chaos: Beat him! Beat him! Take off his clothes!
It's all negative.
I thought Emperor Yi was scheming, but his youngest son turned out to be a brave warrior who could help Xiqi develop better. It turned out that this guy was the most ruthless and decided to let Ji Chang talk about how to govern the country and secure the people. That would be to directly put him at the stake.
Let’s bake!
After finally returning to the inn, Ji Chang fell ill immediately. Boyikao went to prepare a gift to thank the priest. After the priest reluctantly accepted it, he diagnosed that Ji Chang was critically ill. Only exorbitantly expensive medicines could give him a chance to survive.
Xibohou was lying on his sick bed, and the remaining three princes also went to the palace to pay homage to him one by one.
Especially Jiang Huanchu, the Marquis of Dongbo, was even more generous with gifts. This was his son-in-law inheriting the throne, and everyone in Donglu was beaming with joy.
As a result, at the banquet, Huang Shang inadvertently said something that shocked him: "Your Majesty, you want to imitate Xiqi, be strict in discipline, and be strict in political affairs?"
Huang Shang nodded: "The Marquis of Xibo applied civil and military principles with righteousness, and governed the country with courtesy. Now I heard that Xiqi did not close his house at night, did not pick up lost things while walking, and looked up to him from all directions. He is called a saint of the West. I envy him and want to imitate him."
"When competing with Wei Zi Qiyi, King Shou's temperament is indeed very different..."
Jiang Huanchu thought for a moment and decided not to make a fuss and just wait and see what happens.
Because he didn't know whether King Shou was just on a whim or if he could really persevere.
Even if you persist, the situations in Dashang and Xiqi are different, so you can't just imitate them.
He said some flattering words, avoided the topic, and asked the question he was most concerned about: "I wonder how Zijiao and Zihong are doing these days?"
Zijiao and Zihong are the two legitimate sons of Yinjiao and Yinhong, the Jiang family who will become the queen.
They don't have Wei Ziqi's embarrassing status as a commoner. The future emperor must be among these two.
Although King Shou has not yet ascended the throne, it is too early to consider the next generation, but as Dong Bohou, Jiang Huanchu naturally has to take precautions.
An old man wants to see his grandson. He can't refuse, right?
Huang Shang called his chamberlain over: "Where are the two young masters now?"
The chamberlain reported: "Your Highness, the two young masters are at the school and have not returned to the palace yet."
Jiang Huanchu's face changed slightly, and he asked knowingly: "Study room? Could it be Mr. Huang Shang?"
Huang Shang nodded and praised without hesitation: "Sir, the way is in harmony with heaven and earth, and the virtue is in harmony with yin and yang. It is a blessing for the two young masters to be able to listen to him!"
Jiang Huanchu couldn't sit still anymore and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the origin of Huang Shang is mysterious, don't believe it easily!"
Huang Shang smiled disapprovingly: "Dongbohou said something serious. He wanted to worship you as a senior official, but he declined. All the officials in the court were willing to be inferior to him in terms of their studies. Such scholars and men of heaven, who are knowledgeable about the past and the present, are
He is a true moral man!"
Jiang Huanchu tried hard to persuade him to no avail, and suddenly he felt that his food did not taste good.
Huang Shang's lectures have now become a part of the Song Dynasty.
Jiang Huanchu went to listen to it secretly, and was shocked for a moment. Only then did he know that there is such a way to interpret the hexagrams.
During the Shang Dynasty, there was no Chunqiu Zuozhuan, let alone the Four Books and Five Classics. The knowledge learned by the nobles was all related to divination, and was left behind by the three holy emperors of the human race.
Fuxi created the Xiantian Yi, which is the Xiantian Bagua, Shennong created the Lianshan Yi, which is the Lianshan Bagua, and Xuanyuan created the Guizang Yi, which is the Guizang Bagua.
As for the "Shen Nong's Materia Medica", "The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon", "The Eighty-one Difficulties of the Yellow Emperor", etc. mentioned by later generations, they were not written by Huang Emperor and Shennong, but were passed down orally from generation to generation, and then summarized by later generations.
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Therefore, there are very few courses to choose from now, and they are all hexagrams over and over again. However, under limited conditions, Huang Shang's I Ching Tao hides and expands all things, asks about the heaven and earth, teaches students in accordance with their aptitude, and enlightens them wisely. By taking advantage of the moment when eight hundred princes gathered to sing,
Not only are there a large number of listeners every day, but there are also three hundred disciples under the seat, who preach his knowledge and lobby among the princes and people.
The big princes were very repulsive to him, even Jichang turned a blind eye to him, but many of the small princes respected him like a god, and even gave his disciples surnames to win over talents.
In this era, having a surname was a symbol of status, and the eight hundred princes were also called common people.
Yes, the common people are not the common people in the future, but refer to the aristocratic class outside the Shang royal family, that is, the patriarchs of various clans.
They are the cornerstone of the ruling group. The so-called common people have a thousand officials, but the position of the common people is still ahead of a thousand officials.
It can be seen from this that these princes actually took the initiative to give Huang Shang his surname in order to win over his disciples. This was a matter of great importance.
There is no way, in this period when hundreds of schools of thought have not yet been born, and there are many illiterates among the princes, the knowledge taught by Huang Shang is really too precious.
The more this happened, the more Jiang Huanchu opposed it. He was the backbone of the conservative aristocracy. He had even connected with many aristocratic officials in the court to kill these disciples. Unexpectedly, even Yin Jiao and Yin Hong were now arrested.
"Poisoned".
If they also become the enlightened reform party, the consequences will be disastrous!
Jiang Huanchu was no longer in the mood for a feast, and immediately began to feel uncomfortable. After hastily making an excuse to leave, he immediately called his son Jiang Wenhuan: "Where have you been today?"
Jiang Wenhuan was covered in dust and his face was dark, but he smiled brightly: "I competed with Su Quanzhong, and each one has his own victory or defeat!"
Su Quanzhong was the son of Jizhou Hou Suhu, and he was also a fierce general with natural supernatural powers. This time he followed Su Hu to Chaoge, and he and Jiang Wenhuan were not acquainted with each other before, and they hung out together all day long, wrestling for fun.
Jiang Huanchu originally admired his son's bravery, but when he thought that those common people had become highly educated, Jiang Wenhuan, as the young prince of Donglu, smiled like an illiterate, and became very angry: "The whole thing
You will know in the day what will happen if you show off your fierceness and bravery. From tomorrow on, you can go to Huang Shang's school and study the Bagua Yi Jing!"
Jiang Wenhuan opened his mouth: "Ah? I don't want it!"
Jiang Huanchu lowered his voice subconsciously: "The two young masters Yin Jiao and Yin Hong are also there. As their uncle, if you can take them out to play, my father will not object!"
Jiang Wenhuan understood, and clasped his fists with a smile: "Yes, I will successfully turn these two young masters around. What's the point of studying? Practicing martial arts is what I should do!"
The next day, Jiang Wenhuan went there excitedly.
The third day, the fourth day, the fifth day...
Soon, Jiang Huanchu discovered that his son was missing and did not even return to the inn.
At first, he learned through his subordinates that Jiang Wenhuan had successfully mixed up with Yin Hong in Yinjiao, and he was very pleased.
But gradually, something became more and more wrong.
Finally that night, he caught Jiang Wenhuan.
After not seeing each other for just ten days, the young marquis who used to wear the Nine Clouds Flame Crown, chain mail, and a white jade belt around his waist was now dressed in scholar's robes, standing tall, waving his arms, and making passionate remarks to the civilians below.
speech.
Jiang Huanchu was shocked and grabbed him: "What are you doing?"
When Jiang Wenhuan saw his father, he subconsciously shrank his neck, but his eyes quickly firmed up and he said loudly: "Father, the old ideas should be abandoned. Times are progressing and disasters are brewing. We must look at the world with an open mind, so that I can
The human race stands majestically between heaven and earth!"
Jiang Huanchu's hands trembled, and he was frightened and angry for a long time before he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "The laws of our ancestors are immutable!"
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At the same time, in another courtyard, Chong Houhu looked at his younger brother Chong Heihu and several sons, and his eyes widened in surprise.
Chonghou Hu, the Marquis of Beibo, was the most domineering among the four princes. He imposed arbitrary taxes and oppressed the common people. In the fish and meat village, Emperor Yi's transfer orders were often delayed. Every time, the soldiers, horses, and supplies arrived last.
However, being able to become one of the four great princes is not a simple role. The more Chonghou Hu is like this, the less Emperor Yi is afraid of him, and the more he is wary of Ji Fa, who treats the world like a saint all day long.
This is the same as self-destruction.
However, it is not completely self-destructive. Chong Houhu's character is inherently violent, and coupled with his lack of education, it can be said that he acted in his true colors and had the best effect.
Of course, the older and more arrogant they are, the more they want their children to be knowledgeable. If a stupid bird cannot fly, it must let the little bird fly first.
After Chonghou Hu confirmed that Huang Shang had real talents and learned, he immediately sent his sons to the school. Anyway, if they don't learn, it will be useless. Maybe they will come back and speak with a standard Bagua accent.
The tone has indeed changed. Not to mention the enthusiastic young people, even Chong Heihu, the younger brother who hated Hubao, shouted a shocking slogan: "Read for the rise of the human race!"
Chonghou Hu stared at them, his fierce expression suddenly changed, and he smiled to his great relief: "You are so educated!"
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The sound of books above the school building became louder and louder. Amid a group of fathers who were either wailing or reacting with joy, the next generation of princes and young people opened their eyes to see the world, while the current generation of princes gathered for the enthronement ceremony.
The ninth day of July.
Everything is appropriate, don't avoid evil or taboos.
Still surrounded by the great cauldron, Huang Shang climbed up the steps and heard the voice of reading the edict. Taishi Wen Zhong and the three prime ministers Shang Rong, Bigan and Wei Ziqi led the eight ministers.
Hundreds of princes, in a solemn and majestic atmosphere, roared like mountains and tsunami:
"Long live your Majesty, the Great Shang Kingdom will last forever!"
"Long live your Majesty, the great Shang Kingdom will last forever!"
"Long live your Majesty, the Great Shang Kingdom will last forever!"
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Amidst the loud noise, Huang Shang came to the high platform and performed a ceremony to worship the heavens in front of the tablets. They were still the ancestors of the Great Shang, the Three Emperors of the Human Race and the God of Haotian.
"Speak to God, look to the mountains and rivers, and all the gods. May the mountains and rivers declare good fortune, and may humans and gods be in harmony!"
As he prayed, six pillars of light suddenly shone around the high platform, shooting straight into the sky.
Wind and thunder are born, water and fire blend, mountains and rivers depend on each other, these are the six sons of the universe, and then there are the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers and seas, heaven and earth merge, all the forces of all parties gather on the black bird, spread its wings and fly high.
"Heaven and man respond! Heaven and man respond!"
Wen Zhong's heavenly eyes opened immediately.
The heaven controls wind, rain, thunder and lightning, and the four seasons. In the past, the emperor of heaven designated the human race as the orthodoxy of the lower realm and sent gods and generals to the lower realm to help. Therefore, all emperors sacrificed to heaven.
However, the heaven is cold and rarely responds. Looking at the history of the Great Shang Dynasty for 600 years, that is, when Chengtang was founded to worship heaven, it received the echo of the emperor of heaven. It was praised as the response of heaven and man, and it overawed the princes and became the orthodoxy of the emperor.
Now, the response from heaven and man has come again.
Not to mention Wen Zhong was so excited that the eight hundred princes were as silent as cicadas. Even Ji Chang and Ji Fa lowered their heads deeply, and the phoenix energy in their bodies was dormant.
The secrets of heaven are chaotic and confusing, and where does the torrent of humanity go? It is no longer a clear straight line.
In the heavenly court, all the officials, including the Golden Mother of Yaochi, Princess Longji, the divine general Kong Xuan, and Yinglong Nuba, were all waiting.
Just because next, God Haotian will announce a major event related to the three realms.
This supreme being, overlooking the world, his eyes are as deep as the endless starry sky, unfolds a roll of the Gods List in his hand, and falls from the nine heavens:
"Today, there are 129,600 righteous gods of pure happiness, and the three-level sequence is established. Heaven and man will return together, and all immortals and human beings can be on the list!"