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Since Liu Sheng returned to Nanjing from Tianmu Mountain, relevant officials in Nanjing have been busy working on his founding of the country and proclaiming himself emperor.

When the news spread that the Yi army had captured all of Zhejiang, the relevant officials became even busier.

Now that Weibu is no longer a Caotai team, Liu Sheng ascends the throne and establishes the country as emperor. There are many things that need to be prepared.

However, the most important national title does not need to be considered by everyone, because from top to bottom, it has been defaulted to "Da'ei (four tones)".

This is naturally an imitation of the "Dayuan" and "Daming". If it is included in the history books in the future, it will be called the "Ei Dynasty".

There is no need to consider the country name, so the next most important thing is Liu Sheng's reign name.

Before the Ming Dynasty, emperors would have more than one reign title. But starting from Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, it was customary to have only one era name - this made it easier to keep track of the year.

Liu Sheng has given instructions to the Ministry of Rites, and Da'ei will continue this habit and also abide by the rule that the emperor's reign title will last for life.

In this way, Liu Sheng's reign name is also the first reign name of Dayei, which is extremely important.

Qian Qianyi, as the left minister of the Ministry of Rites and the current top leader of the Ministry of Rites, has begun to think about the reign name since he concocted the world-famous "Discussing the Ming Dynasty", and is preparing to pass this matter to make another contribution to the new dynasty. .

To this end, he could be said to have rummaged through the pile of old papers, and finally selected eight era names that sounded very good in meaning, and even compiled a booklet specifically for this purpose.

That night, Qian Qianyi was busy late again, and finally revised the last page of the booklet to his satisfaction.

So he went to shake the sleeping Liu Rushi awake.

"Confucian scholar, please help me see if there is anything wrong with this "Selection of Era Names"?"

Liu Rushi was sleeping soundly, and she was a little angry when she was woken up. She rolled her eyes at Qian Qianyi and said, "This matter is not urgent. Can't I take care of it tomorrow?"

"Why are you not in a hurry? Now that the year name has not been decided, if someone else is the first to propose the year name that the emperor likes, how can I find such a good opportunity to make meritorious deeds?"

Liu Rushi couldn't get physical satisfaction from Qian Qianyi, so he was very concerned about spiritual things. Specifically, he was very concerned about Qian Qianyi's career and reputation.

She rubbed her eyes after hearing this, sat up wearing only her small clothes, and flipped through the "Selected Year Names" compiled by Qian Qianyi with "painstaking effort".

After reading it, Liu Rushi couldn't help but admired: "It seems that the master is really concerned about this matter. All of the eight year names chosen are bad, and the origin and meaning are all very particular.

If I were this concubine, I would definitely like everyone I saw, and I don’t know which one to choose. "

"Hahaha···"

Qian Qianyi laughed happily.

Liu Rushi's words of praise made him feel elated.

Because he knew that Liu Rushi not only had high cultural attainments in poetry and prose, but also had a higher level of appreciation. Since she thinks this booklet is well compiled, she thinks Liu Sheng will also think it is good.

Qian Qianyi immediately put the "Selected Year Names" carefully into a mahogany box, then went to bed in high spirits, looking at Liu Rushi, his old eyes gleaming.

Liu Rushi frowned, "What do you want to do, sir? It's so late, why don't you take a rest?"

Qian Qianyi showed a flattering smile and said: "Confucian scholar, I think tonight is good."

Liu Rushi hummed, "The master says that every time."

"This time is different."

Liu Rushi had no choice but to ask Qian Qianyi to try again...

The next day.

Qian Qianyi's face looked a little tired, but his eyes were bright.

He came to the Forbidden City with the "Selection of Year Names" and went to Fengxian Hall to ask for an audience with Liu Sheng.

It happened that Liu Sheng was fine, and he was summoned soon.

"See Your Majesty!"

Although Liu Sheng has not officially ascended the throne, Qian Qianyi has already changed his tune.

Liu Sheng planned to ascend the throne on June [-]th. It was only a few days away, so he did not blame him and asked, "What's wrong with Mr. Mu Zhai?"

Qian Qianyi said: "To inform Your Majesty, I have selected eight year names and compiled them into one volume. Your Majesty is also invited to preview them."

As he spoke, he took out a mahogany box.

After receiving the instruction, the guard went to take the box and inspect it before sending it to the imperial cabinet.

Liu Sheng took out the book in the box and flipped through it. He found that the eight year names chosen by Qian Qianyi were very interesting.

They are: Zhaowu, Longwu, Shaowu, Yongli, Hongguang, Kangxi, Qianlong and Tongzhi.

After reading it, Liu Sheng almost couldn't help but laugh on the spot.

He looked at Qian Qianyi and felt that this man was really talented. He had actually thought up all the famous reign names in later generations, and also stated their origins and meanings.

Qian Qianyi glanced at Liu Sheng secretly and found that Liu Sheng had a strange look on his face. He couldn't help but feel uneasy and thought to himself: Could it be that His Majesty doesn't like these eight reign titles?

Just when Qian Qianyi couldn't help but think wildly, Liu Sheng coughed lightly and said, "I don't like these eight era titles."

You really don't like it?

Qian Qianyi felt disappointed. I just feel that this matter is really more difficult than the last time he was asked to choose six women from Jiangnan wealthy families - that time, with the help of Liu Rushi, he carefully selected six beauties from Jiangnan wealthy families and sent them to the palace. He chose one person very easily and didn't embarrass him at all.

Thinking of this, Qian Qianyi asked tentatively: "I wonder what your majesty thinks about the reign name?"

Liu Sheng said: "I do have a happy era name. Mr. Mu Zhai can help me taste it."

After finishing speaking, Liu Sheng took up his pen and wrote two words on the blank paper of the imperial case, and asked the guard to hand it to Qian Qianyi to read.

Qian Qianyi couldn't help but shrink his pupils, showing a look of shock.

I saw two big characters written on the paper - Qianyuan!

Qian Qianyi was shocked. It wasn't that he hadn't thought of these two words, but that they had such a big connection.

"Qianyuan" is taken from the first hexagram "Qian" in the "Book of Changes".

Qian has four virtues: Yuan Henry and Zhen, Yuan is the first of the four virtues.

Qianyuan represents the way of heaven and the beginning of all things. It also represents heaven and the emperor, and is often used to describe the great virtue of the emperor.

It can be said that this era name has great meaning. Since China had imperial era names, no emperor has dared to use the word "Qianyuan". (Patch: In this time and space, Tang Suzong did not use Qianyuan, but Qianheng.)

Therefore, Qian Qianyi never expected that Liu Sheng would want to use these two characters for his current title.

Qian Qianyi felt that Liu Sheng was not the kind of monarch who only liked flattery from his ministers, so he bit the bullet and reminded him: "Your Majesty, although the word 'Qianyuan' has a very good meaning, it is also very big. If you use it as a year, No. I’m afraid the world will criticize you.”

"Criticism?" Liu Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, "What is the criticism?"

Qian Qianyi didn't know how to answer.

Could it be that this reign name is too big and I'm afraid you won't be able to live up to it? Why not use a low-key and modest reign name?

Liu Sheng added: "Mr. Mu Zhai, please just tell me the meaning of this year name, okay?"

Qian Qianyi understood that Liu Sheng wanted to use this reign name.

He then said: "The "彖" says: When the main roads change, each person's life is rectified, and the harmony is maintained, which is beneficial to chastity. The first common people come out, and all countries are in peace.

"彖" also says: Great Qian Yuan, the beginning of all things, and the unification of heaven! Therefore, it is naturally excellent to use the word "Qianyuan" as the year name. "

Liu Sheng smiled and nodded, "Since it is excellent, then Mr. Mu Zhai will be responsible for writing an article to explain that the emperor should use this title."

This is another job that is easy to be scolded by scholars, but if you do it well, you will definitely have merit.

Therefore, Qian Qianyi did not even hesitate and immediately bowed and said: "I accept the decree!"

Liu Sheng asked again: "What does Mr. Mu Zhai think about my title of Damei?"

Qian Qianyi was secretly happy after hearing this, thinking that Liu Sheng's inquiry about this matter was a sign of his increasing trust in him.

He thought for a while and said: "As far as I know, in the past, the Ming Dynasty divided the titles into two types: the titles of clan members and the titles of relatives of meritorious officials.

The clan titles from high to low are: Prince, County Prince, General of Zhenguo, General of Auxiliary State, General of Fengguo, Lieutenant of Zhenguo, Lieutenant of Fengguo and Lieutenant of Fengguo.

When the imperial clan of the Ming Dynasty was reduced to the rank of Lieutenant of Fengguo, it would no longer be demoted, and all descendants would be Lieutenants of Fengguo. "

Liu Sheng naturally knew something about Zhu Ming's system of raising the clan like pigs.

It is said that Zhu Yuanzhang was born in poverty, so he loved the people and was able to uphold justice for the poor.

But Zhu Yuanzhang loved the descendants of the Zhu family even more, and believed that the entire world belonged to the Zhu family, and the people of the world should support his descendants from generation to generation.

Therefore, this clan title system was designed.

Of course, according to Zhu Yuanzhang's original vision, although the descendants of the Zhu family were supported by the people of the world, they were able to do things, and they mainly focused on fighting, and could help the emperor guard the borders and local areas.

But later, after "Jingnan reduced the vassalage", the clan system of the Ming Dynasty became purely pig-raising, and these "pigs" could not be killed for meat. They would only become an increasingly heavy burden for the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, during the Jiajing period, the Ming court began to secretly reform the clan system.

The royal family's royalties are either unpaid or not paid. In addition, relevant government agencies will find various reasons to reduce titles.

Even so, during the Chongzhen period, a large number of Zhu Ming clan members still returned to their original profession of the founder of the country - begging! Even rebel against the Ming Dynasty!

If Zhu Yuanzhang knew this, I don't know what his expression would be.

Therefore, after Qian Qianyi finished talking about the clan title system of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Sheng shook his head and said: "The clan title system of the Ming Dynasty has too many disadvantages and is too serious to be advisable!"

As for what system the Damei clan will use in the future, he is still thinking about it.

In addition to the clan title system of previous dynasties, the clan title system of the later Qing Dynasty can also be used as a reference.

However, the title system of the Qing Dynasty was actually imitated and improved after the Ming Dynasty - based on the Ming Dynasty, more levels were divided; except for the Iron Hat King, the titles of other clans were lowered from generation to generation. After being lowered several times, they were no longer lowered. The title is hereditary.

And the lowest title is also called "Feng'en General", with an annual salary of 110 taels of silver and 110 hu of rice.

It is said that the Qing Dynasty was the pinnacle of China's feudal dynasty system. In fact, it inherited a large amount of the Ming Dynasty system and inherited many of the Ming Dynasty's dross.

Therefore, in the late Qing Dynasty, the clan also became a big burden to the Qing court, but the clan could do things, so the burden was not as serious as the clan of the Ming Dynasty.

However, coupled with the big burden of the Eight Banners disciples, the finances of the Qing Dynasty were also lurking with vampires in the later period.

Taking this as a lesson, Liu Sheng will definitely not let the future Liu Tai clan become a big blood-sucking burden on the country.

At this time, Qian Qianyi said again: "Tell me again about the title system of the relatives of Zhu Ming's heroes in the past." (End of this chapter)