Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

Chapter 140: The Imperial Astronomical Observatory, observing the changes in destiny, Feng Quji’s recommendation, the Imperial Teacher of the Great Qin!

Hearing this, Feng Quji showed a look of surprise on his face, and then said: "Your Majesty, if you have any instructions, I will do my best."

Compared with Li Si, Feng Quji is undoubtedly much weaker in cultivation.

After all, one is at the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm, and he also combines both Confucianism and Legalism in one person.

The other one only had the cultivation level of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, and he broke through only with the help of elixirs.

In addition, Feng Quji was not from a famous Taoist family. Although he came from a powerful clan, unfortunately he did not have a spiritual background like the Yang family.

Therefore, although Feng Quji's cultivation skills were not high, the fact that he could stand in the court with Li Si and even become one of the prime ministers was the means by which he survived and handled government affairs.

And this is also what Yingxuan values.

"Before this, due to several upheavals in the imperial court and even the sudden death of the First Emperor, the country was in turmoil and our Great Qin was in turmoil for a long time."

Ying Xuan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "After much deliberation, I have decided to set up an imperial astronomical observatory to observe the changes in fortune..."

Ever since he learned of the existence of the Black Dragon of National Destiny, he had always had an idea in his mind, which was to set up an Imperial Observatory specifically to monitor changes in national destiny.

As for which department of the Nine Ministers the Imperial Observatory belonged to, Ying Xuan thought that it should be directly controlled by him, but nominally it belonged to the Thirteen Departments, that is, the Prime Minister.

In this way, even if something happened in the Imperial Observatory, all officials would first go to Prime Minister Feng Quji, and it would be difficult to blame Ying Xuan.

After listening to this, Feng Quji's expression changed subtly and he nodded thoughtfully.

"Your Majesty, can this old minister concurrently serve as the director of the Imperial Observatory?" Feng Quji asked.

Although Ying Xuan did not establish a rank for the Imperial Observatory, any discerning person could see that once the Imperial Observatory was established, its status would definitely not be low.

To some extent, it is even on par with the Iron Eagle Warriors.

Because this power belongs directly to the emperor.

"Does the Prime Minister have any candidates to recommend?" Ying Xuan asked after thinking for a while.

The Imperial Astronomical Bureau was responsible for monitoring the changes in the destiny of the Qin State and had to pay constant attention to changes in celestial phenomena and destiny, which was an extremely difficult task.

After all, you have to know that in the Three Realms, those who can glimpse the secrets of heaven are all powerful people.

As for Feng Quji...although he is very suitable to serve as the supervisor, his cultivation level is a bit too low.

I am afraid that even if the Qin Empire was on the verge of destruction, Feng Quji would not have the slightest feeling.

"To meet His Majesty's requirements and be able to observe the changes in the country's destiny... I'm afraid only the masters of the Yin-Yang School are suitable." Feng Quji said frankly. He is a family member and knows his own affairs.

What he said just now was just a test to see if Ying Xuan had a candidate in mind for the position of Supervisor.

"Yin Yang Family..." Ying Xuan frowned, feeling reluctant.

After all, the Yin-Yang School is one of the Hundred Schools of Thought, and has deep roots with all the forces in the Three Realms.

He had just brought down Li Si, and didn't want to bring in a second 'Li Si'.

"If the Taoist Bei Mingzi is willing to take up a government post, that would be the best." Feng Quji seemed to see Ying Xuan's reluctance, and said after pondering for a moment.

Bei Mingzi!
Ying Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly. A Taiyi Golden Immortal was indeed qualified to glimpse into the secrets of heaven and control the changes in the destiny of the Qin Dynasty.

However, he is the contemporary leader of Taoism, the inheritor of the Taoist tradition. If you trace back to the source, you can even touch the body of the Heavenly Saint!
What's more, Taoism still has a score to settle with the Qin Dynasty!

How could Ying Xuan possibly bring Taoists into government?

"Your Majesty, there is no more..." Feng Quji opened his mouth and said helplessly.

There are only so many practitioners in this world who have achieved a certain level of cultivation, and most of them have a Taoist origin.

Moreover, these people have mysterious relationships and deep roots with various forces in the three realms.

If you want to avoid it...how can it be that easy?
"There is another one who may suit your majesty's taste." Fusu on the side suddenly said.

Hearing this, Ying Xuan and Feng Quji both looked over. "Brother, do you have a candidate to recommend?" Ying Xuan was a little surprised.

After Fusu came of age, he led his troops north and guarded the northern border, not returning home for many years.

Apart from studying and practicing in his youth, and his contact and communication with various schools of thought, Fusu had little contact with even the powerful people in Xianyang City.

Therefore, at the beginning, Ying Xuan did not really have his eyes on Fusu.

"Your Majesty, I am not recommending you. After all, I cannot guarantee whether this person can be invited!" Fusu shook his head.

Although he was well versed in various schools of thought and had exchanges with numerous sects, Fusu was more inclined towards Confucianism.

Therefore, Fusu was extremely cautious in everything he said and did.

Even though Ying Xuan had said before that there was no need to be so reserved, he still called himself a younger brother, not an elder brother.

In filial piety, the elder brother is older than the younger brother.

But the imperial power was supreme, so Fusu called himself a minister's younger brother.

The fact that Fusu, who was so cautious, rarely spoke also surprised Ying Xuan.

"Who is it?" Ying Xuan asked curiously.

"The old man on the bridge." Fusu said solemnly.

The old man on the bridge?

This name seemed to be something he had never heard of before, but Ying Xuan felt vaguely familiar with it, until Feng Quji suddenly said, "The old man on the bridge... So the eldest prince was talking about Huang Shigong!"

"If it's Elder Wei, he is indeed qualified to serve as the director of the Imperial Observatory!"

As soon as the words fell, Ying Xuan's memories suddenly flooded back and he suddenly woke up.

Mr. Huangshi!
That’s right, the Old Man on the Bridge is also known as Huangshi Gong!

Ying Xuan finally understood why he felt it sounded familiar.

Because, whether in mythology or history, Huangshi Gong is a very mysterious figure.

According to the original plot, before Zhang Liang met the Son of the Red Emperor, he was still an angry and fearless hero who wanted to assassinate Qin.

But one day, he met the hermit old man on the bridge in the mountains. After passing the latter's three tests, he obtained the scriptures bestowed by the old man. He was reborn and became the "Sage of Strategy" widely known in later generations.

The old man on the bridge was none other than Wei Zhe, Duke of Huangshi, who was once the imperial tutor of the Qin Dynasty. Later, he became dissatisfied with King Zhuangxiang of Qin's insistence on gambling the fate of the Qin Dynasty to condense the black dragon, so he resigned and lived in seclusion in the mountains.

Since then, there has been no news.

When Ying Xuan first ascended the throne, in order to explore the mystery of Ying Zheng's death, he also learned some secrets. After Ying Zheng lost his cultivation, he went to visit Huang Shi Gong in the mountains to ask for ways to restore his cultivation.

However, in the end, Ying Zheng returned disappointed.

"Mr. Huang Shi... I am not very familiar with this name." Ying Xuan shook his head. When Mr. Huang Shi resigned from his official position and lived in seclusion, he had not yet come into this world, so he had never come into contact with him.

However, Fusu and Feng Quji, one the eldest prince and the other an old minister of Ying Zheng, both had exchanges with Huang Shigong.

"How is Mr. Huangshi's cultivation?" Ying Xuan asked.

Feng Quji turned his head and looked at Fusu. He had never practiced cultivation before, so he had never paid attention to this point.

But Fusu, as the eldest prince, must have known it.

"Taiyi Golden Immortal...the peak!" Fusu said in a deep voice.

Ying Xuan raised his eyebrows and muttered to himself: "Interesting..."

(End of this chapter)