Star-picking Tower.
It was a name Ying Yuan came up with at random.
He just wanted this building to sound very tall to the world.
In fact, when it is actually built, it will be built higher.
It would be a landmark building.
Otherwise, how can it be called a large-scale construction project?
However, in Zhang Jue's eyes, there is another meaning.
Star-picking Tower...
Why does it feel like it's exactly the same as the Wangxing Tower of the Chu State?
A hundred years ago.
The Qin Dynasty was once powerful.
The State of Chu was weak.
Emperor Wen of Chu emerged out of nowhere.
Build a star-watching tower and calculate a new calendar.
This won the hearts of the people.
The people of Great Chu all believed that Emperor Wen of Chu was the unparalleled emperor sent by God to save Great Chu.
As a result, the national strength of Chu State gradually grew.
Over the past hundred years, although the Qin Dynasty had been fighting for the remaining strength of six generations, its overall national strength was still no match for the Chu State.
Many people in the Qin State have studied this matter.
It was discovered that it is closely related to the calendar of the Chu State.
Because the calendar is a symbol of power.
It can better enslave the people and serve the rulers.
After all, the new calendar can strengthen the concept of divine right of emperors.
It allows rulers to strengthen the sacredness, legitimacy, legality and stability of their ruling position.
In short, whoever creates a new calendar can win the hearts of the people in a very short time.
When the people are united, this country will be invincible.
The new calendar of the Chu State was born in the Wangxing Tower.
Could it be that Your Majesty built the Star-Picking Tower so that you could ask me to reform the calendar?
Thinking of this, Zhang Jiao's expression suddenly became a little excited.
Creating a new calendar has been the sacred dream of every Taoist throughout history.
It’s just like scholars all want to study history. It’s the same principle.
However, creating a new calendar often hides huge disasters.
After all, if the new calendar is not recognized by the people, it will easily lead to the overthrow of the dynasty.
I didn't expect that Your Majesty would be so courageous.
Since Your Majesty is willing to risk it all, then what do I, an old Taoist priest, have to worry about?
Isn’t it just a new calendar?
With my ability, it is entirely possible to create it.
The three words "Zhaixing Tower" are much more resounding than the Wangxing Tower of the Chu State.
From this we can see that Your Majesty has a certain desire for the new calendar.
Zhang Jue took a deep breath, bowed deeply, and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
Hearing this, Ying Yuan frowned in confusion.
What does he mean by saying this?
I just want to build a Star-Picking Tower, and I don't need him to supervise it.
But he said to me, he lived up to my expectations?
Um?
Ying Yuan couldn't figure out what Zhang Jiao was thinking.
In short, no one can interfere with his decision to build the Zhaixing Tower.
"I'm just letting you know. Be prepared. I'll spare no effort, both manpower and material resources, to get you moving in as soon as possible."
Ying Yuan waved his hand, indicating that Zhang Jiao could leave.
After he left the hall, he suddenly felt tears welling up in his eyes.
If Ying Yuan saw his expression, he would definitely be confused again.
Zhang Jue straightened his back, looked at the blue sky, and suddenly felt heroic.
I couldn't help but think to myself.
Your Majesty's words should mean that you should spare no effort in manpower and material resources to help me create the new calendar as soon as possible, right?
Calendar reform has always been a major event throughout history.
Now the country is in crisis.
Your Majesty must be afraid of causing civil unrest.
That’s why I won’t tell you the truth.
But let me figure it out on my own.
Is this something that needs to be understood?
Star-picking Tower, Star-gazing Tower...
Wouldn’t it be clear if we just compare them?
No matter what, Your Majesty really has good intentions for the country and people of Qin.
Wise ruler!
Your Majesty is a man comparable to Emperor Wen of Chu...
No!
He is a wise ruler far superior to Emperor Wen of Chu!
......
Xuanzheng Hall.
Ying Yuan called Sima Yi, the Minister of Works, again.
There is actually no need to introduce too much about this character.
Anyway, he was a hero second only to Cao Cao.
After arriving at the Xuanzheng Hall, Ying Yuan said earnestly:
"I plan to build a new palace in the imperial palace. You are the Minister of Works. No one else can be competent for this task except you."
Hearing this, Sima Yi frowned slightly and thought to himself, What is Your Majesty trying to do again?
Now that the country is in crisis, we still have to build a palace.
Not only will it be a waste of time and money, but it will definitely bring you a bad reputation.
Is Your Majesty incompetent?
Definitely not possible.
"I wonder, Your Majesty, what are your expectations for this palace?" Sima Yi asked cautiously.
He keenly felt that this matter might not be simple.
Ying Yuan said bluntly, "I hope that this palace will be high, very high. When I stand on it, I will feel like I can touch the stars in the sky.
There are 500,000 taels of silver in my treasury. This money is obviously not enough. After you use it up, you can go to Heshen to ask for more.
In short, I hope that this palace can be built as quickly as possible, even if it requires a lot of manpower and material resources. I will spare no effort."
He suddenly realized something.
It was written in the previous life's "Investiture of the Gods" that King Zhou also built a Star-Picking Tower in order to please Daji.
I can be King Zhou for once!
When the Zhaixing Tower was completed, he invited Daji to have a feast of wine and women in the tower. Wouldn't his reputation be ruined if he did that?
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