I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 469 The Kong family arrived in Chang'an, what a grand scene!Don’t you still accept the emperor’s favor? !
The ceremonial guard of this motorcade belongs to the level of a high-ranking official. Kong Ba now has the dutiful duty of admonishing a doctor, and using such a car guard is in line with etiquette.

If the person who comes is Kong Anguo, the Marquis of Baocheng, then the chariot battle will be changed to the rank of a lieutenant.

And after the official's ceremonial guard, which was dozens of feet away, was followed by another convoy consisting of more than a dozen carriages and escorted by forty or fifty knights.

I think the people behind the convoy are the nephews or servants of the Kong family.

The retinue did not blend into the ceremony, but was clearly divided into two parts - worthy of being the descendants of Zhongni, they strictly abide by the rules of etiquette.

Under the constant nodding of praises from the Confucian scholars, Kong Ba's chariot finally stopped smoothly outside the city gate.

Wei Xian, Wang Shi and Hou Cang, the elders of the Confucian community, hurriedly came over to greet them, while Xue Guangde, the great Confucian scholars of the Mesozoic era, followed closely behind.

The later Confucian scholars did not have this qualification. They could only stand obediently and look at the tallest car in the ceremony with expectant and eager eyes.

When Wei Xian and others came to the front of the car, the door happened to open slowly.

A Confucian scholar in his 50s got out of the car calmly and calmly - this man was Kong Ba, the twelfth grandson of Confucius.

He is tall and thin, with half black and half white hair, a high forehead and long beard, a red face, and a sword at his waist... He is very much like Master Zhongni in the portrait of Confucius in Taixue and Jingshe.

The Confucian scholars present, young and old, immediately felt some respect in their hearts.

Kong Ba was more than ten years younger than Wei Xian and the other three, but he was no less imposing and even more majestic than a "highly respected" person.

"Ci Ru, I haven't seen you for a long time. Your spirit is still as vigorous as ever." Wei Xian called Kong Ba's name affectionately and asked first.

"Hey, Wei Gongyuan welcomes you, that's really polite. The last time you and I met in Chang'an was probably three years ago." Kong Ba thanked him in return.

"After three years of separation, many changes have occurred in Chang'an City. Today, there is a sense that things are right and people are different." Wei Xian said with emotion.

"The great source of Tao comes from the sky. If the sky does not change, the Tao will not change." Kong Ba looked at the city gate not far away and blurted out a famous saying of Dong Zi.

"Ci Ru, you and I haven't seen each other for many years. It has been six or seven years since we last went to Qufu to learn from Confucius." Wang Shi also came over to greet Kong Ba.

"Your Majesty, you are very polite. We are both from Qilu and we are hometowns. We welcome you from afar." Although Kong Ba returned the greeting, he was not as warm as he was to Wei Xian.

Wei Xian had already written to Kong Ba. He already knew Wang Shi's position, so naturally he would not be too enthusiastic.

"Ci Ru, I've been waiting for you for a long time. You've been working all the way." Hou Cang also smiled and saluted Kong Ba.

"Jin Jun is also more polite. You and I also have a hometown friendship. There is no need to be so polite. I should salute you." Kong Ba solemnly saluted for the third time.

After the three senior scholars had all greeted Kong Ba, it was the turn of the younger Xue Guangde, Tian Wangsun and others behind him to come over and greet Kong Ba with the disciple ceremony.

They are almost the same age, but still look very respectful.

No matter who the person came to greet him, or whether he had any previous friendship, Kong Ba responded politely, without the slightest hint of arrogance or alienation.

Everything was just right and in line with the Confucian doctrine of moderation and etiquette. Once again, the Confucian scholars who came to greet him felt admiration in their hearts.

After Kong Ba finished his greetings with the "famous" Confucian scholars, he walked a few steps forward, faced the young Confucian scholars, and stood solemnly.

At the same time, the disciples named Kong behind Kong Ba and the servants of the Kong family all got off their horses and stood beside the guard of honor together.

"The county magistrate has issued an edict to debate the scriptures in Shiqu Pavilion and decide on the prevailing version of the Confucian scriptures. This is indeed a great event for scholars..."

"Ci Ru came here under the imperial edict this time. He was just doing his duty and wanted to say a few words for Confucian scholars and Confucian scholars..."

"Now that I have arrived in Chang'an for the first time, I have not had time to do anything, and I have received such courtesy from the gentlemen. I really deserve it. I would like to thank you all."

After Kong Ba calmly said these words, he bowed deeply to the hundreds of Confucian scholars a few feet away. The disciples of the Kong family behind him also bowed in the same way.

The elder Confucian scholars under the city gate are only over 30 years old, and the younger ones are only seventeen or eighteen. Many of them have never seen Kong Ba, and they just came here because of his reputation.

I was extremely excited to see Kong Ba, who was somewhat similar to his late master Zhongni, but now that I was being treated with such courtesy, I felt even more frightened and flattered.

There was a commotion, and a group of Confucian scholars, whether they were commoners or nobles, quickly looked at him seriously. Under the leadership of several older Confucian scholars, they returned the gift to Kong Ba with great reverence.

The whole scene was organized, respectful and courteous, showing the scholarly style, which was moving.

"The deceased is like a man who never gave up day and night. You don't have to waste your time here. Go back and read the scriptures." Kong Ba said with great sincerity.

"No, Confucius taught courtesy, and we have benefited a lot!" All the Confucian scholars answered loudly, but no one left, they still stayed in place respectfully.

Kong Ba did not try to dissuade him any more. He knew that this was the Confucian scholar's respect for his ancestor Zhongni. If he did not leave this place, the Confucian scholar would not leave.

So, he turned back to Wei Xian and others.

The guest follows the host as he pleases. When he came to Chang'an this time, he was the guest, while Wei Xian and Wang Shi were the hosts, so naturally he had to obey their arrangements.

"Wei Gong, Wang Gong, this city gate is the main entrance to the city. It's not appropriate for us to stay here for too long, should we go into the city?" Kong Ba said.

"His Majesty knew that Ci Ru was coming this time, so he had already ordered someone to prepare a house in Shang Guanli for Ci Ru and his disciples to stay." Wang Shi said first.

After Kong Anguo was granted the title of Marquis of Xuanni Baocheng, he should have built a corresponding residence in Chang'an City, but last year was so eventful that he had no time to do this.

"I understand His Majesty's holy will. I would like to ask the other Confucian scholars who come to Chang'an if they have also arranged for a residence?" Although Kong Ba's face was kind, he was a little stiff.

"This...there's no time to make any special arrangements. Most people live in the Imperial College's guest houses or in the county residences." Wang Shi said hesitantly.

"In this case, my disciples and I also went to stay in the guest house of Taixue. I was flattered by the courtesy of the county magistrate, but I am only admonishing the doctor, which is not in line with etiquette."

Wang Shi felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't expect that Kong Ba refused so grandly that the emperor was hit with a soft nail.

It seems that Kong Ba did not want to receive extra courtesy from the emperor, so as not to be unable to speak freely when debating scriptures in Shiqu Pavilion.And the emperor specially prepared this mansion for Kong Ba to stay, also because he wanted to show his courtesy to the virtuous corporal - naturally it was not easy to issue an edict directly.

While Wang Shi continued to think about how to persuade Kong Ba, Wei Xian shrewdly seized the opportunity.

"Ci Ru, I have a small house in Beique Jiadi, which has always been empty..."

"Although it's not big, it's neat and clean and far away from the busy market. It's just the right place for you to stay."

"It's great to have friends from far away. You and I have been close friends for many years. It's not disrespectful to live in a humble house."

Wei Xian spoke very appropriately, almost without leaking anything. Wang Shi on the other side frowned and couldn't interrupt anymore.

"In that case, I will bother Mr. Wei and thank you in advance." Kong Ba saluted again, and Wei Xian returned the salute with a smile.

Then, Kong Ba turned to Wang Shi again and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "Please also thank the prince for me. The county magistrate is courteous and grateful. I will give my words to the county magistrate in Shiqu Pavilion."

Wang Shi once again heard what Kong Ba meant by "rejecting the Holy Will" and knew that there was no need to persuade him any more, so he could only nodded silently.

After that, Kong Ba saluted again and again. After everything was in order, he returned to the carriage, and the disciples of the Kong family got on the carriage in an orderly manner.

Amidst the drum music of the ceremonial guard of the Qing Dynasty, under the guidance of Wei Xian's carriage, and under the respectful eyes of the Confucian scholars... the motorcade moved slowly again and entered Chang'an City from under the city gate.

The Confucian scholars at the city gate also followed the chariots and entered the city in a noisy manner.

I'm afraid that Wei Xian's house will be full of guests in the next few days.

Finally, the fun was over and everyone dispersed, and it became deserted again outside the city gate.

Of the bustling Confucian scholars just now, there are now only two left - Taixue Ling Wang Shi and his disciple Xue Guangde.

"Master Wang, Kong Ru came here with bad intentions this time. He actually brought so many disciples of the Kong family." Xue Guangde said worriedly.

"Who says otherwise? It seems that the Kong family will stand opposite the county magistrate this time. A debate in Shiqu Pavilion is inevitable." Wang Shi sighed.

"Wang Fu, can your Majesty win this time?"

"Guangde, we just need to do our best to obey fate and do what we should do. Whether we can win or not is the county magistrate's responsibility."

"Master Wang is right, disciple Meng Lang."

"Have you contacted all the scholars who should be contacted?"

"We have already contacted each other, and we will meet at our house tonight at midnight." Xue Guangde said.

"Okay, we can only do this one step. Fortunately, Kong Ru didn't come this time, otherwise we would really have no chance of winning." Wang Shi said with lingering fear.

Of course, Kong Ru here does not refer to Kong Ba, but to Kong Ba's great-uncle Kong Anguo - this man did not come to Chang'an City, and the emperor's pressure was much less.

"Let's go, let's go into the city as well." Wang Shi said again.

"No!" Wang Shi and Xue Guangde also got on the bus and returned to Chang'an City, and the entire city gate became completely deserted.

But at this time, there was some movement near the city gate - it turned out that in addition to the Confucian scholars, there was another group of people gathering here.

They were ragged, unkempt, and looked like ordinary beggars, so they were naturally ignored by the Confucian scholars.

But in fact, they are people from the Xiuyi Guard, who are responsible for monitoring the scene just now at the city gate.

"What's the 'hole' here? It's so grand!" Gaotian spat out from between his teeth.

"This man is the twelfth generation grandson of Confucius, so he is naturally very grand." Kunfa said with a smile.

"What's so great about being a descendant of Confucius? One day I will be riding in a bigger car than him?" Que Te said angrily.

"What a loud tone. This Kong Ba is an admonishing doctor. If you want to ride in a better car, don't you have to be made a marquis?" Kunfa, who was older, was much calmer.

"My man, why don't you take Wu Gou and take over the forty kingdoms of the Western Regions? If you build Qilin Pavilion in the future, you will be like a scholar with ten thousand households?" Qian Te said fiercely.

From time to time, the emperor would go to the embroidered clothes guard late at night to comfort and encourage the embroidered clothes envoys. This is what the emperor said recently.

Qilin Pavilion is a place that His Majesty will build in the future to worship heroes. These few words are to remind the embroidered messengers who come from humble backgrounds not to belittle themselves.

This poem made the embroidered clothes messengers excited.

"Where there is a will, there is a way. If you have such ambition, you will definitely achieve great things. Wei Li will soon select someone to go to the Western Regions. I will strongly recommend you."

"That's very good!" Qian Te said excitedly.

"Okay, if you have ambitions and want to be rich and noble, don't forget each other!" Kunfa said with a smile.

"Definitely!" Qian Te said sternly.

"Let's not talk about this first. Immediately report the situation to Lord Dai."

"Wei!" Gaotia smiled, and ran towards the joint in the city with the poor boy.

Starting from today, Chang'an City will become more and more lively.

　Ask for full order!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)