Chapter 40: The Fengchan of Liangfu Mountain (Part 2)

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  In the second year of the First Emperor (220 BC), in November, the emperor's entourage left Xianyang, passed through Hangu Pass and began his first eastern tour.

  There is a reason why I set out in November.

  The Fengchan ceremony must be held on the first day of the first month, and in October, the First Emperor issued a strange edict.

  Abolish the original calendar, and change October of each year to the beginning of the year. It is said that the issuance of this edict was not the intention of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, but was suggested by Lu Sheng from Yan State. No one knows the name of this Lu Sheng. Even Emperor Qin Shi Huang respectfully called him Mr. Lu. It is said that he was a student of Xianmenzi Gao, an immortal from Yan State, and had the magical power to ascend to heaven, which was highly respected by Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

  Gongsunzi Gao was a fangshi of the State of Yan during the reign of King Ping of Yan. He was said to be over 500 years old at that time and had personally witnessed the beacon fires of King You of Zhou. He claimed that he had a certain technique, which if practiced diligently until old age, would allow his body to disappear and transform into an immortal, ascending to heaven.

  The king of Qi, Tian Yinqi and Tian Bijiang, the king of Yan, Ji Ping deeply believed in this, treated Shanmen Zigao and another Fangshi named Song Wujian as honored guests, and sent a large number of people to sea according to what they said, searching for the three divine mountains said by Shanmen Zigao.

  However, before Xiangmenzi Gao returned, these kings all died of illness.

  Later, it was rumored that Xianmenzi Gao had ascended to immortality overseas and resided on top of the Three Divine Mountains, quietly waiting for someone with a predestined affinity to come.

  If someone can find the Three Gods Mountain, they can get the elixir of immortality. Lu Sheng claims to be a disciple of Xi Menzi Gao, and naturally receives the respect of Shi Huang.

  According to Lu Sheng's statement of yin and yang changes, the five elements theory, the west is in charge of killing, according to the corresponding four seasons, winter is the beginning of the west.

  If Qin state takes winter as the beginning of a year, it will be able to maintain its vitality forever.

  The First Emperor of Qin, since he had a mind to let the Great Qin State exist for thousands and tens of thousands of generations, naturally believed in this theory of vital energy.

  Although the Prime Minister Wang Wan, the Chief Justice Li Si and the Interior Secretary Meng Tian strongly dissuaded him, Qin Shi Huang had already made up his mind and could not be swayed by others. It so happened that at the beginning of the year, when he arrived at Mount Tai, it was the season when all things were revived, which was a good time to hold the Fengchan ceremony.

  In December, the First Emperor ascended Mount Tai (in what is now Zou County, Shandong Province), and ordered Li Si to inscribe a stone tablet with the Small Seal Script of Qin, extolling his virtues.

  After engraving the stone tablet on Mount Tai, Emperor Shi Huang set out and arrived at Qufu, the capital of the former State of Lu, at the end of the twelfth month. He summoned more than 70 Confucian scholars to discuss the grand ceremony of Fengchan.

  Mount Tai is difficult to travel, according to the meaning of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, directly ordering people to open a road on the mountain.

  But then a Confucian scholar stood up and stopped him, saying: "In ancient times, when kings enfeoffed and offered sacrifices, they would wrap their chariot wheels with rushes to show their benevolent heart, not wanting to hurt the earth and stones on the mountain. As for sacrificing to the great earth, it is customary to use grass mats to express humility to the heavens."

  The face of the First Emperor suddenly turned gloomy.

  He is a very arrogant person, how can he be willing to humble himself before the earth?

  In ancient times, worshiping heaven was called Feng and worshiping the earth was called Shan. According to the original intention of the First Emperor, building a high platform on Mount Tai would make it easier for the heavenly gods to accept him, and then move to Liangfu Mountain (southeast of Tai'an City, a branch peak of Mount Tai) to sweep the ground. Because the ground of Liangfu Mountain is very thick, worshiping the earth is enough. However, these Confucian scholars refused to compromise at all, insisting that the First Emperor follow the ancient ritual of Fengshan.

  Unless the world is already at peace, one must win people's hearts.

  In accordance with the temperament of the First Emperor, these Confucians would have been killed long ago. Under the insistence of the Confucians, the First Emperor could only compromise in the end.

  However, in his heart, he had a very bad impression of Confucian scholars.

  The Feng Chan Grand Ceremony officially began on the first day of the first month. This Feng Chan ceremony was originally a means for aristocratic emperors to show off their wealth and authority, and according to reason, Emperor Qin Shi Huang should have been the main character of this grand ceremony. However, Emperor Qin Shi Huang felt not even half a bit of joy.

  After a grand ceremony of Feng Chan ended, Ying Zheng returned to his palace at the foot of Mount Tai in exhaustion.

  "Your Majesty!"

  As soon as the Emperor sat down, he saw a young man leading a girl who looked like she was seven or eight years old, with a delicate and refined appearance, walking into the grand hall.

  The little girl saw the First Emperor and immediately cheered up.

  Breaking free from the youth's grasp, the little girl excitedly ran over and suddenly jumped into Qin Shi Huang's arms.

  The normally stern-looking First Emperor, upon seeing the little girl, not only didn't show displeasure but instead revealed a rare smile. Holding the little girl in his arms, Ying Zheng stretched out his hand and gently pinched her rosy cheeks.

  "Guo'er, what did you do in the palace today?"

  This little girl is the most beloved youngest daughter of Qin Shi Huang, named Ying Guo. Although Qin Shi Huang usually looks so stern and rigid, when facing Ying Guo, he always appears to be so kind and gentle, making all the young men who come to see her feel jealous.

  The young man's name was Fu Su, also the eldest son of Ying Zheng.

  "Guo'er, don't bother Father Emperor, he's been busy all day and is already tired."

  Ying Zheng smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter... Guo'er is here, how can I feel tired? Fu Su, do you have something to say?"

  Ying Fu Su hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I saw that you didn't seem too happy when you returned just now?"

  The smile on Ying Zheng's face vanished instantly.

  "I am the Son of Heaven, the supreme ruler of all under heaven. Today's ceremony is my own family affair... But I feel like a wooden puppet being manipulated by those people. They make me do what they want, and I have to do it. I'm not happy, very unhappy!"

  It's no wonder that Qin Zheng would have such a feeling.

  Confucian scholars follow ancient rituals, every move during the Fengshan ceremony must conform to etiquette and law.

  In Qin Shi Huang's view, it seemed that he was not the one who made the Fengchan ritual, but rather those Confucian scholars. All the attention seemed to have been stolen by the Confucians.

  How could Ying Zheng possibly endure such a feeling?

  As soon as Ying Fu Su said that, he immediately made Ying Zheng's heart feel displeased. His face turned stern, and the temperature around him seemed to drop.

  "Father Emperor, don't be angry...... Father Emperor, smile!"

  Ying Guo seemed to be unaware of anything, curled up in Ying Zheng's arms, gently twirling his whiskers and acting coquettishly. This was also the main intention of Ying Fu Su bringing Ying Guo here. When he found that Ying Zheng seemed unhappy, he worried that the people around him would be implicated.

  The only one who can calm down Qin Shi Huang's anger is this fruit.

  As expected, after Qin's coquettish behavior, Ying Zheng's expression softened a lot. He couldn't help but look at the chubby and tender little hands pinching his mustache, yet he couldn't muster up any anger. He lowered his head and gently bumped his forehead against Qin's, rubbing it lightly twice.

  It's strange to say, but the anger in my heart seems to have subsided a lot.

  "Alright, let's not talk about these unhappy things anymore!" Ying Zheng raised his head and looked at Ying Fu Su, who seemed to have been relieved of a heavy burden. He let out a soft sigh in his heart.

  This eldest son is perfect in every way.

  The art of war and governance, he is quite proficient. However, his temperament is somewhat stubborn and weak, how can he take over the world in the future? It seems that I still need to find an opportunity to temper him well during my busy times, otherwise, how can I be at ease!

  "The offerings for today's Feng Chan ceremony are especially fine, with the Wansui wine being the most outstanding."

  Qin Shi Huang laughed and said: "Even those guys say that only the 'Wan Sui Wine' is worthy of being a real sacrificial offering, and they can't stop praising it.

  "This wine is indeed very good!"

  Ying Fu Su also smiled, "This is also thanks to Meng Nei Shi's carefulness, otherwise wouldn't it be disrespectful to the heavenly gods? According to Meng Nei Shi, being able to find this wine of the ages was actually the achievement of Ren Xiang, the magistrate of Pei County. The imperial edict has been issued by the emperor, and Magistrate Ren Xiang is already waiting outside the palace to receive it. I wonder if the emperor will take an interest in summoning him?"

  Ying Zheng nodded slightly, and after a moment of contemplative silence.

  "Ren Yao, but isn't he Ren Yao from the Iron Eagle Sharpshooters?"

  "It's him!"

  Ying Zheng said: "I heard that this kid did a good job in Pei County, and he is indeed a talented person. At the beginning, Meng Yi let me send Ren Rang to take charge of Si Shui, I was a bit surprised, an iron eagle sharp soldier, how can he do such a task... Heh heh, unexpectedly this guy, really didn't disappoint me."

  Ying Fu Su smiled and said: "The eyesight of the Grand Master is naturally infallible."

  "Since that's the case, let Ren Yao ascend to the palace for an audience... I'd like to see what this iron eagle sharp soldier, who is both literary and martial, looks like."