Confucianism under Heaven

Chapter 81: Eight Directions Tremble!

Chapter Eighty-One: The Eight Directions Tremble!

The Wenqu Star and the sun are like two blazing suns, and the whole country is overjoyed. The appearance of the Wenqu Star with its blazing light is a major event. Moreover, this Wenqu Star only shines on the Yanhuang Kingdom, which can at least improve the national fortune of the Yanhuang Kingdom by 30%.

Previously, Ye Ru triggered three major celestial phenomena in the Four Mirrors and Three Halls, which had already increased the national fortune of the Yanhuang Kingdom by 10%. Now, it has increased by 30%. It can be said that he single-handedly turned the tide and revived the dying Yanhuang Kingdom.

Cheers erupted throughout the imperial examination assembly, with many students raising their hands and waving, caught up in the jubilant atmosphere.

No wonder the whole country was jubilant and excited. This time, the Wenqu Star shone differently from the past. In the past, although the Wenqu Star shone, it shone on the other nine countries, and the Yanhuang Kingdom could only follow suit.

Over time, other countries gave the Yan and Huang people an especially humiliating nickname: the abandoned son of Wenqu.

But now it's different. The God of Literature shines alone on the Yanhuang Kingdom, igniting all the pent-up frustration in everyone's hearts.

This auspicious omen of the Wenqu star is built upon the foundation of the humiliations suffered by the Yanhuang Kingdom over the years!

In the Yanhuang Kingdom, Ye Ru suddenly appeared, lecturing on the imperial examinations. The two suns hung in the sky, shining with the unique light of the Wenqu star, increasing the national fortune of the Yanhuang Kingdom by 40%. This greatly enhanced the Yanhuang Kingdom's status in the hearts of the other nine kingdoms, undoubtedly giving hope to the scholars of the Yanhuang Kingdom in their time of despair.

Ye Ru may not care about this matter even if he has lived two lives, but a thousand years later, history books will record this grand occasion. When the imperial examinations and literary gatherings are held again in the future, the young man named Ye Ru, who once caused the Wenqu star to shine twice and became a role model for scholars, will appear first in the minds of all scholars in their words full of awe.

The fact that the two days were suspended in the sky has caused a stir in all directions!

Historians and sages.

Seeing the blazing sun and Ye Ru lecturing, the head of the Shi family hurriedly returned to his study, picked up his brush, and added another stroke to the Records of the Grand Historian:

"In the spring of the Wanli era of the Yanhuang Kingdom, Ye Ru, with his literary talent shining brightly, single-handedly improved the national fortune of the Yanhuang Kingdom by 40%, setting an example for scholars..."

Not only historians were writing, but even the Imperial Historian's Office of the Yanhuang Kingdom hurriedly received the imperial edict and began to write.

Zuo Xiangfu.

Left Prime Minister Qin Anmin's face was gloomy. He looked up at the Wenqu Star, which resembled a blazing sun, and his teacup shattered into pieces with a crack.

"Is it a resurgence? Send my order to inform the Legalists about this matter. After the royal decree is issued, do not send the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat. Send the Grand Secretary to Qingyun County to commend Ye Ru. If you can win him over, do so; if not..."

……

Wen Xiangfu

"The imperial decree is finally set in stone. Minister Wu, do you think Ye Tongsheng will face repercussions from the Left Chancellor...?"

Minister Li Baiyuan made a throat-slitting gesture and said solemnly.

"That old bastard dares! He's a traitor who has served three masters. If I hear of Ye Ru's death, I will lead the Imperial Guards to wipe out his entire family and cleanse the court of corrupt officials!"

Military Minister Chen Tianjian blew on his beard, his tiger-like eyes widening in a glare.

Upon hearing this, Li Baiyuan gave a wry smile. Only the Martial Prime Minister could do something like this.

The Vice Minister of War was once accused of embezzlement, but because his backer was the Left Prime Minister, no one dared to investigate. In a fit of rage, Chen Tianjian, with only his sword, wiped out the entire family of the Vice Minister of War as a warning to others. The Left Prime Minister's lineage was terrified and was known as the "Fierce Tiger of Yanhuang".

Monster clan.

"The human race has produced another genius, and this one shines in the Yanhuang Kingdom? Send Ghost Scholar to investigate, and kill him no matter what."

Demons.

"It is permissible for a human race to die as a half-saint, but it is absolutely forbidden for another human race to produce a half-saint."

The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.

"These young people are truly formidable... Let's wait and see..."

The attitudes of the other nine countries were surprisingly consistent.

"Send someone to the Yanhuang Kingdom to secretly investigate the scholar who triggered the 'Wenqu Duzhao' (a legendary literary talent)!"

……

"Brother Qian Wei, what are you all so happy about?"

Seeing the cheers and the stunned expressions on the faces of the three gentlemen, Su Tongyao said softly.

"Little sister Tongyao, you don't know, Ye Ru has made a great contribution this time. At the very least, he should be granted a noble title."

Overjoyed, Qian Wei looked at Su Tongyao with envy.

"Ah, a prominent family?"

Su Tongyao covered her mouth with her small hand, her pretty face full of shock.

At this moment, Ye Ru was also baptized by the literary talent, and the book palace in his body actually built a courtyard, from window to house, and then to courtyard.

"He actually took the opportunity to break through to the Xiucai level!"

Seeing that talent had been restored, Ye Ru's face was filled with joy. He never expected that he would become a scholar.

Once a scholar reaches the xiucai level, his talent and wit will be several times greater than those of ordinary tongsheng and xuezi.

"Haha, if I participate in the palace examination this year, I'm afraid I'll be able to obtain the rank of Jinshi!"

Looking at Ye Ru, who was speaking on the podium amidst countless admiring and awe-inspiring gazes, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, Fang Zifeng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Me too, my talent has been rekindled, and I seem to be able to write quickly and efficiently."

Mr. Wang nodded, rubbed his face, which was stiff from shock, and said happily.

"The younger generation is truly formidable. Ye Ru is indeed outstanding. It seems we are really getting old."

Mr. Liu smacked his lips. From now on, the imperial court or the various noble families would probably extend olive branches to him.

No sooner had Mr. Liu finished speaking than a purple glow streaked across the east, illuminating the sky and forming clouds of five colors.

"Auspicious purple clouds are coming from the east? A sage has descended?!"

Upon seeing the strange phenomenon in the sky, Fang Zifeng frowned and exclaimed in surprise.

At this moment, a phantom figure stepped through the air and landed on the main stage of the Imperial Examination Assembly, standing side by side with Ye Ru.

At the same time, a saintly aura suddenly filled the entire area.

"Greetings, Your Excellency Half-Saint!"

Upon seeing the middle-aged man in the scholar's robe, Fang Zifeng and the others' expressions changed, and then they were shocked, not expecting that even a half-saint had been summoned.

Su Wenmo nodded, then turned and bowed to Confucius and the other sages, finally nodding in praise to Ye Ru:

"Very good, you even managed to evoke the image of Wenqu, you surpass me."

These words made Fang Zifeng and the others shudder. Who was this Half-Saint? He was a pillar of the nation, yet he was inferior to a mere student.

These words indirectly helped Ye Ru enhance his literary reputation.

"You flatter me, Your Excellency. I am merely sharing my reading experiences with everyone and I do not feel proud of anything."

Ye Ru quickly clasped his hands in greeting. He had the utmost respect for this half-saint. However, according to the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries, this half-saint should have been missing. Why was he here safe and sound?

"You have made great contributions to the Yanhuang Kingdom, as well as to the National Holy Academy and the Holy Academy, so naturally you should be rewarded."

Su Wenmo waved his hand, and a jade slip appeared in his palm:

"This is a handwritten copy of my work, 'Ode to the Canglang.' After being infused with my talent, it can be transformed into the power of a semi-saint, the Canglang, to attack enemies. Use it if your life is in danger in the future. Because it is a handwritten copy, you can use the power of a semi-saint three times."

Su Wenmo handed the jade slip to Ye Ru, drawing eager glances from everyone.

This is a semi-saint artifact, and it can use the power of a semi-saint three times, which is equivalent to having three extra lives. It is extremely precious.

Unexpectedly, it was given to Ye Ru.

"I hope you will strive for the great cause of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

As Su Wenmo finished speaking, he slowly rose into the air, finally soaring towards the horizon. At the same time, the words of the Half-Saint resounded throughout the sky:

"May you all, when you put down your pens for the imperial examinations, have the pride of a warrior sheathing his sword!"