Previously, Dongfang Jian had taken the opportunity to suggest to the Emperor that a wise ruler should accept remonstrance, and the Spirit Monarch seemed to have listened to Dongfang Jian's suggestion. The Emperor's words drowned out everyone's voices.
The Spirit Emperor said," I wonder what kind of treasure Ziheng has brought to me in the capital this time. I also heard that Ziheng encountered bandits robbing treasures on his way to the capital this time. I wonder if the treasures are damaged."”
The Spirit Monarch's words made everyone understand that the reason why the Emperor went to court was for the treasure that Dongfang Jian carried with him. Regarding Dongfang Jian's gift to the capital, these ministers were basically divided into two factions. One faction was the praising faction led by He Jin. He Jin kept praising Dongfang Jian's generosity and loyalty in private. In fact, everyone knew what He Jin was thinking. However, seeing that Dongfang Jian was fine after provoking the Emperor, they thought that he was very saintly and wanted to take him for their own use. Although everyone understood, there were still some high officials who lived extravagantly. They could not help but want to see what treasure Dongfang Jian had brought. It actually made He Jin so proud.
The second faction was led by Grand Commandant Zhu Wen, Situ Wangyun, and the others. They listened with smiles on the surface, but no one knew what they were planning in their hearts.
The other faction was probably the chamberlains led by Zhang Rang, especially Zhang Rang, who did not know how to look at Dongfang Jian now. It could be said that he loved and hated Dongfang Jian at the same time.
Hearing the Emperor's words, Dongfang Jian hurried out of the hall and brought Lu Bu and Zhang Fei into the hall. Their arrival did not cause any commotion, because everyone was looking at the two boxes carried by the guards behind them. The boxes carried by the guards were all made of red sandalwood. A minister who knew what was good shouted,"Blood Red Sandalwood!" It was no wonder that everyone had lost their composure. Usually, it was already very impressive for a noble to have a piece of red sandalwood furniture in his home. Dongfang Jian had actually wasted a heavenly treasure to make a box with red sandalwood. How could they not scold him? They could not help but curse Dongfang Jian in their hearts, because of course, it was in their hearts.
The Spirit Monarch had always been very interested in Dongfang Jian, who had returned from overseas. Not only did he want to use this opportunity to show off the prestige of the Great Han Dynasty and show Dongfang Jian the vastness and wealth of the Great Han Dynasty, but he was also interested in the "treasures" of the Western Regions. Although most of the world's treasures were gathered in the West Garden, he knew that not all the treasures were in his own West Garden. Therefore, when he saw that these two treasures were wrapped in the extremely rare Blood Purple Sandalwood in the West Garden, His interest was immediately piqued. After all, no one would complain about having too few treasures.
The Spirit Monarch said excitedly," One look at the box and I know that it's not an ordinary item. Ziheng, quickly introduce it to me!"”As soon as the Emperor's words came out, the hall immediately quieted down.
Countless gazes were cast on Dongfang Jian, but he did not take them to heart as if a breeze had brushed past him. He bowed and said,""I will naturally serve Your Majesty." As he said that, he came to the front of the red sandalwood box and took out the key from his waist to open the lock. Then, he tore off the seal.
Dongfang Jian patted the corner of the red sandalwood box a few times, and the box immediately scattered in all directions like flowers. The entire hall was filled with exclamations. What appeared in front of them was the statue of the crystal angel. The beautiful angel stood there with her arms slightly open, as if a mother was going to hug her child. Her solemn clothes, sea-blue long hair and wings, each hair and feather were clearly carved, giving people a sacred and solemn feeling that could not be blasphemed. The most important thing was that this life-sized statue was carved from a transparent gemstone and a large number of crystals. Its value was high and difficult to estimate.
The Spirit Monarch walked down from the dragon platform in a hurry, disregarding his manners. He arrived in front of the statue in a few big strides, and his speed surprised Dongfang Jian. It turned out that the Spirit Monarch's body was not weak either. The Spirit Monarch stared blankly at the statue as he muttered. All the officials in the hall were focused on the peerless treasure, and only a few people were watching coldly.
After a while, the Spirit Monarch sighed and said to Dongfang Jian,""This item is really a treasure of the mortal world. After seeing it, I was completely delighted, and my nervous mind was greatly relaxed. Could she be the legendary Winged Human girl from the ancient legends?”Dongfang Jian was slightly taken aback. He obviously did not expect the Spirit Monarch to link the legends of the Celestial Dynasty with angels. He then told the Spirit Monarch the story he told Tian Feng and Zhang Fei in the Zhen family in detail. The Spirit Monarch and the courtiers listened with great interest.
After hearing that, the Spirit Monarch could not help but reach out to touch it. He did not expect the angel to speak again,""Put your hand down." The voice was nothing to Dongfang Jian. After all, the voice had been synthesized by a computer. However, to them, the voice was like the sound of nature, making them feel happy. Everyone was mesmerized by this crystal angel. At this moment, the angel's body emitted a colorful light, like a rainbow after the rain. Everyone was dumbfounded, including Lu Bu and Zhang Fei. Dongfang Jian looked at the two and thought," Do the two of you have to do this? It's not like you guys haven't seen him when I asked you two to bring him out of the Zhen residence. At that time, you had such an expression. Why haven't you reacted yet? Actually, he was just saying it in his heart. He knew how shocking these things were to people nowadays.
At this moment, the Spirit Monarch reacted and asked Dongfang Jian,""Ziheng, not only can this treasure talk, but it can also glow. What's going on?”The Spirit Monarch's question answered everyone's question. Everyone came back to their senses and waited for Dongfang Jian's answer.
Dongfang Jian thought to himself,'As expected of the Emperor. He's indeed quite composed to recover so quickly.' It seems that I've been very successful in nurturing you since you were young. Your willpower hasn't disappeared with your fun.
Dongfang Jian said,""Your Majesty, this item is a treasure left behind by the Western World's Immortal World. As for the words, I once heard from the Roman people that it was because the angel's mission in the human world had been completed and he was returning to the Immortal World. However, when the citizens at that time knew about it, they all asked him to stay. The angel was moved by the actions of the citizens and agreed to stay. This matter was later found out by the king of Rome at that time. The king was afraid that the angel would leave again and wanted to keep him forever. He put a poison in the water that the angel drank that even the gods couldn't cure. Later, the angel lost all her magic power because of the spread of the poison gas, and the king at that time took the opportunity to rape her. When the citizens later found out about this, they were extremely angry and tore the king apart. However, their actions were not forgiven by the heavens, so in the next few decades, the heavens launched disasters again and again. If it was not floods, then droughts, then wars, then plagues. In the end, the good angel was kind. He asked the heavens to forgive the sins of his people. At that time, the heavens agreed, but the condition was to take back all of the angel's magic power and let him stay in the human world forever. The angel agreed, and so she stayed. However, the angel whose mana was withdrawn rapidly aged. In less than a year, the angel who was poisoned and had her mana withdrawn died. Although her face and body did not show any signs of death, as if she was asleep, after an unknown period of time, her body changed and became what it was now. In order to commemorate her, the Roman people specially built a house where he lived. This house is now the Roman Palace. Everyone in Rome called her the Virgin Mary. However, in Rome, there was another name for it,'Hope'.”
After listening to Dongfang Jian's narration, everyone was moved by the noble sentiments of the angel.
"Then what did she mean by putting down your hand and glowing?”The Spirit Monarch asked.
Dongfang Kendo said," This is because the angel's body is holy. No one can touch her. It shines to express its gratitude to those who have not touched her. If anyone touched her, they would be cursed by the heavens and die within seven days.”
Dongfang Jianxin said," I'll just lie to you. You don't know it anyway. I can't tell you that it's controlled by a smart chip. Anyone who gets close to it will say that. As for the light, it's the battery."
"This is impossible. Emperor, you are the ruler of a country, the son of heaven, how could you be tempted by such a thing? This subject requests the emperor to allow this subject to go forward and touch it to determine the authenticity.”It was an old man in his fifties, but he was still very energetic and spoke loudly.
Dongfang Jian looked at this person and thought to himself," Who was this person? It couldn't be that old man from the Yuan Family, Yuan Feng, right?
The Emperor's next words confirmed Dongfang Jian's judgment. " Yuan Qing's words are not without reason," the Spirit Emperor said." But how can such a treasure be tarnished by humans?"”
Dongfang Jianxin said," It's really you, Old Yuan, who can't do anything but spoil things. You don't know shame. You should have let Dong Zhuo kill your whole family." Thinking of this, he continued,"Your Majesty's words are reasonable. This thing can only be viewed from afar and not played with."”
"What a good sentence. Just based on this sentence, zhen will look at her and not touch her. I'll definitely collect it well." the Spirit Monarch said.
When the officials heard the Emperor say this, they were overjoyed."Your Majesty is wise."
After all, no one wanted the Emperor to die early. Once the Emperor died, the world would be in chaos. Moreover, the Spirit Monarch's health was not good to begin with. It was almost emptied out by women.
It only made Yuan Ang very angry. He was sulking at the side alone, but no one paid attention to him. Everyone was waiting to see the second treasure?
Dongfang Jian came to the second box and carefully opened it. A bottle of wine wrapped in yellow silk was revealed. The bottle seemed to be made of transparent glass, and the wine in the bottle was transparent and clear.
Dongfang Jian said," Your Majesty, although the treasure in front is precious, it is far inferior to the second one. Your Majesty, please take a look. This is the treasure of Rome-the holy wine that can prolong one's life by a hundred years. This is what I exchanged for all the assets of the Dongfang family."”He hinted to the Spirit Monarch,"Little brat, I spent a lot of money to get this. When the time comes, I'll be given a big official position."
This time, the hall was extremely calm. Everyone was shocked by the words "extend one's lifespan by a hundred years". Only He Jin, Zhang Rang, and the others were staring at the bottle of wine in the box. No one knew what they were thinking. "What…what did you say?" the Spirit Monarch asked in a trembling voice.”
"This is the legendary holy wine of the Roman Empire that can prolong one's life," Dongfang Jian laughed to himself. It might be an exaggeration to extend one's life by a hundred years, but it was definitely not a problem to live another sixty to seventy years, because the former king of Rome lived to 156 years old.”Everyone in the hall gasped.
After a while, the Spirit Monarch suddenly laughed wildly and said,""Hahaha, it's indeed a magical item.”
Yuan Ang jumped out and said,"I have never heard of such a good thing in the world. What proof do you have?"”
Dongfang Jian smiled and opened the bottle cap. Instantly, the hall was filled with a fragrant aroma. Everyone was mesmerized by this fragrance. This fragrance was different from muskiness. It was a fragrance that had never been seen before.
Dongfang Jian poured the wine into a small cup and brought it to the Emperor.""Your Majesty, you can only drink a small cup of this wine at a time. Drinking too much is not good for your body.”
The Spirit Monarch took the wine cup and took a sip. Then, he closed his eyes as if he was intoxicated. Not long after, the Spirit Emperor said," The fragrance is outstanding, elegant and delicate. The wine is mellow and full. The aftertaste is long. The fragrance in the empty cup lasts for a long time. Good wine. It's indeed a rare good wine. Is it true that Ziheng said this can prolong one's life?"”
"Your Majesty, I dare not lie. The previous Roman Emperor indeed lived to be 156 years old. Even the current Emperor is already 130 years old.”Dongfang Jian said.
When the Spirit Monarch heard that, he burst into laughter."The two treasures that Ziheng brought back are indeed the most precious treasures in the world. Then tell me how you made these things.”
Dongfang Jianxin said,"You've already noticed the flaw in my words. I thought you wouldn't ask." Then, he told everyone the story he had made up. Then, he said," This bottle of holy wine was indeed bought by this commoner who spent all his property to bribe the guards guarding this item. This 'hope' was stolen from the palace by this commoner in order to take revenge on the Roman people. This is because this is their national treasure. Without this, Rome will be destroyed. Rome will no longer exist. Because no matter who became the emperor, the first thing they would do was to pay their respects to the Holy Mother. If it wasn't for the chaos, I wouldn't have been able to steal it. Once they found out, they would chase after me. I had to avoid the pursuit of the Roman people. I had to go through a lot of hardships to cross the desert and return to the Han Dynasty. However, I was the only member of my family left.”
After Dongfang Jian finished speaking, everyone fell silent. Some of them thought that he was a genius who had sacrificed all his family wealth to return to the country for revenge. He was ruthless and tolerant enough. It was better not to provoke him in the future. Some people even thought that he was a thief.
"In short, everyone has their own thoughts. As for what they think, it's not something we can know.
The Spirit Monarch looked at the ministers and then looked at Dongfang Jian.""Ziheng, in order to return to your homeland, you didn't hesitate to abandon your family and work, returning to your homeland under all kinds of dangers. He had also brought back two priceless treasures and conferred Dongfang Jian the title of Marquis of Beiping and Governor of Youzhou.”
Just as the Spirit Monarch finished speaking, Zhang Rang said to the Spirit Monarch,""Your Majesty, the Marquis of Beiping, Dongfang Jian, is loyal and filial. He is indeed a rare young talent in the Great Han Dynasty. Your Majesty should entrust him with an important task and let him share your worries and solve your problems.”Zhao Zhong and the others also agreed. After all, Zhang Rang was the head of the Ten Attendants of the Eternal. Although some of his words and actions were for himself, many of them were for their group.
At this moment, Zhao Zhong, the other attendant, whispered into the Spirit Monarch's ear,""I heard that when Dongfang Jian returned to the country, he encountered the Xianbei people who burned, killed, and looted the border of our Han Dynasty. He almost died in the hands of the Xianbei people. With his vengeful personality, he will definitely find trouble with them. The emperor can let him fight the Xianbei people. Firstly, he will be grateful to the emperor. Secondly, he can also test his ability in case he is of great use in the future.”
The Spirit Monarch nodded." Ziheng, I want you to go to the Xianbei people and sweep away the border troubles. Are you willing?"”
Dongfang Jian knew immediately that he was going to lead the army. He hurriedly said,""This official will definitely not disappoint the emperor's expectations. I guarantee that within three years, the borders of my Great Han will be peaceful.”
" Good, you're bold," the Spirit Emperor said." Then I'll really make you the governor of Youzhou and the general of the northern expedition. You'll guard the northern border for me."”
"Thank you, Lord. If this minister has not assessed the borders within three years, then please take this minister's head.”Dongfang Jian spoke boldly.
The Spirit Emperor laughed." It's good that you have such intentions. You don't need three years. As long as you can pacify the Northern Borderline in five years, I will consider you a great merit." When you return to court, I will personally go out of the city to welcome you.”
The moment the Emperor said this, the officials of the imperial court were furious. It was fine if he was given the title of Northern Conquering General, but he had to go out of the city to welcome him after winning the battle. What a great honor. However, no one dared to oppose it. Let alone fighting a war, just those two treasures were enough for him to be conferred the title of King. Everyone only said it in their hearts. No one mentioned it, and no one was stupid enough to provoke Dongfang Jian. Now, everyone could see that he was favored by the Emperor.
Seeing that no one spoke, the Spirit Monarch said,""Since all the beloved ministers have no objections, then let's do it this way. Dongfang Jian will go to the Yan Country, the administrative center of Youzhou, to take up his post within a month.”
Dongfang Jian quickly knelt down again to thank him.
The Spirit Monarch looked at the crowd and suddenly realized that there were two more people in the hall. Of course, it was Zhang Fei and Lu Bu.
"Ziheng, these two are…" asked the Spirit Monarch.
Dongfang Jian replied," Your Majesty, these two are my sworn brothers. If it weren't for them protecting me this time, I'm afraid the treasure would have been taken away by someone else."”
"In that case, the abilities of the two of them are very high.”The Spirit Monarch asked.
Dongfang Jian said,"I dare to say that there will be no more than five people who can defeat the two of them today."”Dongfang Jian's confidence infected the two of them, as well as the Spirit Monarch.
"Alright," the Spirit Emperor said,"I will be at ease with these two people accompanying Ziheng on his journey to the border." What are your names?"
The two of them reported their names.
"You two have made great contributions in protecting the treasure," the Spirit Emperor said."Today, you two are specially appointed Generals. Lu Bu is General Zhenwei, and Zhang Fei is General Fenwei.”
"Thank you, my lord, for your kindness," Dongfang Jian and the other two said.”
The Spirit Monarch laughed out loud." Alright, that's all for today. Tonight, I'll hold a banquet in the Imperial Garden. All the ministers will come."”
"We obey your orders."
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