On the way to the posthouse that night, Li Chunfeng was informed by Yuan Tiangang that his black hair had turned silver. Li Chunfeng was a young man, handsome and elegant. Yuan Tiangang originally thought that his junior brother would be heartbroken when he heard that his hair had turned white. Unexpectedly, when Li Chunfeng arrived at the inn and took out the octagonal bronze mirror to look at it for a long time, he was beaming with joy.
Li Chunfeng turned his head and said to Yuan Tiangang,""Senior Brother, look at me now. Do I look like an immortal?”
Yuan Tiangang was stunned. Seeing that Li Chunfeng did not mind his hair turning white, he heaved a sigh of relief and teased,""It's true that he has white hair and a youthful face. He has the bearing of an immortal, but I can't tell.”
Li Chunfeng pursed his lips and said to Yuan Tiangang,""You're jealous of me!"
Li Chunfeng turned his head and looked at himself in the mirror for a while more. He seemed to be very satisfied with his white hair and muttered to himself,"I heard that there are countless countries to the west of Tianfang Country. Some of them have white hair. Now, it doesn't look bad.”
When Yuan Tiangang heard this, he could not help but roll his eyes and say,"Aren't you curious about the natural phenomenon tonight?”
Li Chunfeng put down the bronze mirror and turned around.""Shidi is in the Imperial Historian Bureau and often watches the celestial phenomena at night. He will always see many strange things that the heavens have revealed.”
Yuan Tiangang shook his head." It's different this time. Once that treasure is born, once it's used properly, there will be endless fortune."”
Yuan Tiangang pondered for a moment and made up his mind."I want to go and find out for myself."
"The Emperor will definitely put you in an important position, Senior Brother," Li Chunfeng said in surprise. How can I let you leave the capital to investigate?”
Yuan Tiangang smiled faintly and said," This is a serious matter. If I tell you the truth, I'm afraid there will be unexpected consequences before the truth is revealed. I can resign from my post and be free." Moreover, Shixiong was not interested in being an official. He was already tired of being tied up with worldly affairs and not being able to cultivate.”
Li Chunfeng had just reached the age of twenty and his desire for fame and fortune had yet to dissipate. However, he could not bear to see his senior brother resign just like that. Li Chunfeng said,"Senior Brother, you and I have made a great contribution to the 'Pushing Back Painting'. The Emperor will reward us handsomely. How can we resign now?”
Li Chunfeng rolled his eyes and clapped his hands."I got it! I have a set of words that can allow Shixiong to be free and unfettered without losing the credit that is within reach.”
"Junior Brother, what can you do?" Yuan Tiangang asked curiously.”
Li Chunfeng made a face at him and said with a smile,""It's a brilliant plan! If Senior Brother wants to know, why don't you do some divination? I know your divination skills are above mine.”
"Do you want your senior brother to be like you and only be satisfied after having a head of white hair?" Yuan Tiangang laughed involuntarily. The matter of heaven's secrets, can not ask, do not ask, let nature take its course!”
The next morning, after the court session, Emperor Li Shimin summoned Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng to reward them. The Taishi Bureau was also known as the Tiantai Division. It was responsible for astronomy, calendar, astrology, and divination. It was under the jurisdiction of the Secretary Province. The official of the seal was the director of celestials, and the senior officials of the third rank could wear purple robes.
Under the Department of Heaven Supervisor, there are two Department of Heaven Junior Supervisor, which is below the fourth grade, and one Department of Heaven Cheng, which is above the sixth grade. The two main books are above the seventh grade. One of them is under the eighth grade. Return to set up spring, summer, autumn, winter four officials, are above the fifth grade.
Li Chunfeng was originally an official who had been promoted to the top of the official rank. He was an official below the ninth rank. However, he had revealed too much of the secrets of the heavens when he made the Pushing Back Map for the Emperor. This was witnessed by Li Shimin himself. He had made a great contribution. He had been promoted to the eighth rank and was directly appointed as an autumn official by Li Shimin.
One had to know that although the Bureau of Astronomical Affairs was in charge of the calendar and astronomical phenomena, its role and status were much greater than the modern weather bureau. It was not only because of the agricultural society, but also because they were in charge of astrology and divination. No matter how wise the emperors of the Tang Dynasty were, they would not take the interpretation of astrology by the officials of the Bureau of Celestial Affairs seriously. That was where the will of the emperor was controlled.
It was unprecedented for a yamen like this to rise eight levels in a row. After Li Chunfeng revised the calendar at the age of 20, his name once again filled the capital.
Yuan Tiangang was originally the county magistrate of Huojing County, and Huojing County was a lower county. Therefore, Yuan Tiangang was an official of the eighth rank. Although Li Shimin felt that he had only done five of the sixty " Pushing Back Picture " and that his contribution was not as good as Li Chunfeng's, he was already two ranks higher than Li Chunfeng and was also Li Chunfeng's senior brother. Therefore, he wanted to help Yuan Tiangang become the deputy of the Heavenly Bureau, an official position below the sixth rank.
Unexpectedly, after Li Chunfeng received the edict and thanked him, he immediately said,""Your Majesty, the natural phenomenon last night seemed to have shaken the king's aura. Senior Brother is deeply worried and intends to go south to investigate, so he can't stay in the Department of Celestials. I hope Your Majesty will approve.”
Li Shi Min was shocked. What did he mean by shaking the king's aura? The king aura was the aura of an emperor. As the Supreme Martial Artist, how could Li Shimin not pay attention to matters related to the throne and the country? Under Li Shimin's questioning, Li Chunfeng pointed at the sky and drew the earth, showing off all kinds of mysterious knowledge, only to hear that this wise emperor who handled state affairs with ease was dizzy and did not know what to say.
However, Li Shimin only understood one thing. Last night's natural phenomenon was not good for his country and the throne. And this morning, there was indeed a minister who reported that there was an abnormal phenomenon at Mount Zhongnan last night. How could Li Shimin not be cautious? He immediately issued an edict, ordering Yuan Tiangang to take the position of the Heavenly Supervisor and go south to investigate. He also gave a warrant, and the officials along the way could be used at will. This meant that Yuan Tiangang was equivalent to an imperial envoy. Unlike ordinary imperial envoys, his scope of authority was very large, and there was no fixed deadline for handing over the edict.
Only then did Yuan Tiangang understand how bold his little junior brother was. He dared to talk about astronomical phenomena and ask the emperor for benefits for him. However, if one were to think about it carefully, once the treasure fell into the hands of the evildoers, and they understood how to use it, it was indeed true that it could shake the King Qi. In this case, Li Chunfeng was not lying to the Emperor.
Yuan Tiangang received the imperial edict to thank him and left the Purple Mansion Hall with Li Chunfeng. Li Chunfeng smiled and said,""Senior brother, how is it? This way, you'll be even more awe-inspiring than when you were appointed to the Directorate of Celestials. However, Shidi still hopes that Shixiong can stay in the capital. We brothers haven't seen each other for many days.”
Seeing Li Chunfeng's reluctant expression, Yuan Tiangang couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. He smiled and said,""I used to be a local official, so it's naturally inconvenient for me to meet you. With his current status, he could leave and come as he pleased, why would he need to part for a year?”
Yuan Tiangang looked to the south and sighed,""I observed the weather in the sky and saw that the treasure is heading towards Jiannan Road. I think the treasure has already recognized its owner, but I don't know if it's a virtuous person. I just came from Jiannan Road, and now I'm going to Jiannan Road!”
Yuan Tiangang had just finished speaking when Eunuch An hurriedly walked out of the Purple Mansion Hall. Seeing that Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were chatting outside the hall and had yet to leave, he couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. He slowed down his pace and walked over with a smile."Young Supervisor Yuan, Li Qiuguan, the Sage has a word to say to me. Fortunately, the two of you didn't go far, which saved me a lot of time.”
Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng turned to look at Eunuch An and bowed slightly.""May I know what instructions Your Majesty has?"
Eunuch An smiled." The Sage has no instructions. It's just that the King of Jing is in the capital. The Sage wants to move the King of Jing to Shu. He wants the King of Jing to go to Jiannan Road first and choose a place he likes." Why don't you go with Young Supervisor Yuan?"
Yuan Tiangang immediately understood. Li Chunfeng had made this matter too serious, and the Emperor was indeed worried. He had asked the King of Jing to enter Shu to choose a prefecture and county to be moved. It was better to say that he wanted to follow Yuan Tiangang to investigate. With a prince following, how could he talk about freedom?
When Yuan Tiangang thought of this, he couldn't help but secretly glare at Li Chunfeng. However, Li Chunfeng smiled at Eunuch An and said,""This senior brother of mine is used to being casual and doesn't know how to take care of himself. To be able to travel with King Jing and take care of his food, clothing, and accommodation, it's great, it's really great, ha! Haha…"
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