Chapter 28 Extra: "Echoes of History" after the New Year
A thousand years later, the hot topics discussed by netizens in the small forum are no longer time travel, fantasy, or urban emotions, but history. In this era, Longyuan Country has long been involved in the vortex of history, but those historical celebrities are still the constant topic of conversation among people after dinner.
In a forum called "History Echoes", netizens expressed their opinions and discussed their favorite dynasties. A netizen with the ID "Longyuan Fan" posted a question: "Everyone, which ancient dynasty do you like the most?"
Netizens sneered at the conversation between this person who was seeking attention under the title of "Long Yuan Fan" and asking questions knowing the answer, but they still typed the word "Long Yuan" from the bottom of their hearts.
The "Longyuan fan" smiled slightly and then asked another question: "So, who is your favorite historical figure in Longyuan?"
Netizens sighed inwardly, thinking it was a cliché. Then they followed the thread and voted for their favorite historical figures, expressing their joy.
"I love His Majesty Hongyu alone!" wrote a netizen named "Hongyu Fan". "He is outstanding and talented. Even though he is an emperor, he is still monogamous and has lived in love with the queen until they grow old. This is a true hero!"
"I agree!" another netizen replied, "After His Majesty Xiao Rui abdicated, Xiao Hongyu created an unprecedented prosperous era. Those wise ministers and famous officials who have gone down in history were all his capable assistants. Under his leadership, Longyuan's national strength has reached its historical peak!"
"I think that His Royal Highness Prince Qian is pretty good. His Royal Highness Yi Chen was able to counterattack from an unknown person in the royal family to become the strongest assistant of His Majesty Hongyu, and become the most powerful and wise king evaluated in history books. Isn't this very exciting?" said a netizen named "Yi Chen Fan".
"War King Xiao Junchi is not angry? Who else can be the God of War? Longyuan was able to suppress the other two countries and achieve the great unification. Who can forget Xiao Junchi's contribution?"
"Tsk, isn't His Royal Highness the Prince of Music amazing? He has composed so many famous historical songs, and while traveling around, he has also become a popular judge. Who is as free and easy as this prince?"
A netizen with the handle "I am the greatest" laughed at these comments and left a string of characters, "You guys are too narrow-minded. Isn't His Majesty Xiao Rui the most powerful? How can there be so many powerful kids?"
Everyone talked about it with great interest for a while, and finally the topic turned to the personal lives of the princes.
"In fact, what I admire most about your highnesses is that they all practice monogamy and live happily with their wives, Qingse, until they grow old together."
"Yes, especially His Majesty Hongyu. Even after he became the emperor, he remained true to his original aspirations and only had the Empress as his wife for his entire life. How many people can do that now?"
"Tsk, you women, can't you all be career-minded?" a netizen named "Without Women in Mind, Draw the Sword Naturally" reminded.
Unfortunately, the eye-catching speech was only ignored by everyone, who firmly disagreed with this point of view.
"Speaking of His Majesty, it feels magical. Is the Taoist Lingxi really that magical? Why do I feel like I'm watching a myth when I watch this part! Were the Taoists in ancient times so powerful?" Someone expressed confusion.
"Yeah, I don't understand either. Is the prophecy that His Majesty Hongyu will be blessed by heaven and a divine medicine will fall from the sky serious? Why does it feel so outrageous?"
People were also confused. It was like you had a terminal illness, and someone told you, "You have a full forehead and a lucky face. Soon a drug to cure your disease will be developed. Don't worry!" Isn't that ridiculous? Who in their right mind would believe this?
However, netizens who like to study history soon gave the answer, "Yes, it is so outrageous! I was also very confused when I read this part. Later, I kept looking for information and found that this prophecy was nothing compared to the actions of Taoist Lingxi. Do you know why all kinds of engineering facilities were put into operation when Majesty Hongyu came to power?"
The netizen paused for a moment and then revealed the secret, "Because Taoist Lingxi said there would be natural disasters, such as drought, locust plague, flood, etc., and as soon as all the preparations were done, those natural disasters really came. Don't you think this is magical?"
"Godly figures, do you think this Taoist priest has gone to the wrong channel?"
"This is our ancestors' unique skill! Why don't Taoist priests know it now?"
"Give the tomb-robbing team a bonus. I'll take this unique skill!"
"Fuck, bro, you're Xing! Leave me your phone number!"
In addition, many netizens expressed their opinions on the imperial examination system of Longyuan. Among them, the story of Shen Mingyuan, a farmer's son, who soared to the top of the imperial examination and became the first top scholar in Longyuan, was the most popular.
"Shen Mingyuan's story is so inspiring!" a netizen named "I am a Social Animal and I am Proud" exclaimed, "A farmer's son actually became a first-rank official with his hard work and talent. He led his family to soar, he is worthy of being a farmer's son!"
"Do you have any misunderstandings about farmers upstairs? Princess Anren Lin Yuxi wants to know more?"
"Do you have any misunderstandings about farmers upstairs? Anren County Horse Shen Minghui, please find out?"
"Do you have any misunderstandings about farmers upstairs? Shen Mingzhu from Longyuan Women's College, please find out?"
"Do you have any misunderstandings about the farmers upstairs? Longyuan Great Inventor Shen Ze wants to know?"
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"Hehe, sorry to bother you!"
Everyone talked about it for a while, and then discussed the story of "Shen Mingyuan entered the examination hall with his son at the age of 30". Some people said that he was a late bloomer, while others speculated that he was poor in his early years.
"Personally, I think," said a netizen named "Mingyuantong," "Shen Mingyuan may have missed the golden age of imperial examinations because he had to work hard to make a living in his early years. But he did not give up his efforts and pursuit, and finally took the imperial examinations with his son and made a great success."
One netizen named "明镜高璇" also analyzed: "I think the reason why Shen Mingyuan took the imperial examination at the age of 30 was not because of poverty or the promise of a ten-year period, but because he knew the great responsibility of speaking for the people. Only those who have experienced the hardships of life and understand the sufferings of the people can truly seek benefits for the people."
Everyone agreed. In that era, there were many wise ministers and famous officials, and there were too many great talents who left their names in history. When talking about Shen Mingyuan, the son of a farming family, we have to mention Jiang Bufan, who was also known as "the unparalleled national scholar".
"Jiang Bufan is a perfect male lead. He is the son of a merchant with first-rate business skills. He was robbed by bandits and his life was hanging by a thread. However, he managed to escape because of a beautiful woman."
"Isn't the funniest thing about this scene that they were kidnapped into a bandit's den, and then several women fought for one man, and finally ran into King Le who was fighting the bandits?"
"Hahaha, I can imagine how awkward it would be when His Royal Highness Prince Le meets this peerless person?"
"If Jiang Bufan hadn't had this dynasty, he probably wouldn't have entered the officialdom, right?"
"Otherwise, why do we say that our Prince Le has a keen eye for talent? Many of His Majesty Hongyu's ministers were recommended by His Majesty Prince Le!"
"Hahaha, His Royal Highness Prince Le is a famous brother-con in history. In order to make his brother, the emperor, feel more relaxed, shouldn't he recommend as many talents as possible?"