Chapter 1216: Surname Liu, Name Bang
Chunyu Yue's teachings to Fusu have always been based on Confucianism's "benevolence, righteousness, propriety and music".

These four points are centered on "benevolence" and based on "propriety".

In the Confucian thought of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, most people believed that if everyone in a country observed etiquette and did things with courtesy, there would be no more cholera.

It was also because of this kind of propaganda that the story of "Zilu died with his tassel tied and his hat straightened" came into being.

Now, Fusu wanted Su Mingzhe to be the head of a county, so Chunyu Yue asked him to report to the First Emperor first, which was also a kind of etiquette.

After all, appointing officials is a royal power.

Prince Fusu is currently only the Minister of the Imperial Household. No matter how much he is favored by the First Emperor, he cannot transfer official positions privately.

Otherwise, it would be an act of overstepping one's authority.

This situation is a taboo in the eyes of Confucianism.

After being reminded by Chunyu Yue, Prince Fusu hurriedly thanked his teacher for the reminder with a repentant look.

"Go!"

Chunyu Yue knew that he was the most polite disciple, but today he was completely emotional and lost his mind for a moment, so he made a mistake.

Fusu said goodbye to Chunyu Yuehou and took a carriage to Ganquan Palace.

The original Xianyang Royal Palace was located north of the Wei River.

However, ever since King Huiwen of Qin began to build the Zhangtai Palace south of the Wei River, the kings of Qin have become accustomed to living south of the Wei River.

After destroying the six kingdoms, the First Emperor chose to build a large palace complex, the Afang Palace, next to the Ganquan Palace south of the Wei River to house the concubines, princesses and beauties snatched back from the six kingdoms.

Due to the huge scale of the Afang Palace complex, it would take a short time to complete.

The First Emperor, who was impatient to wait, temporarily lived in the Ganquan Palace next to the Afang Palace.

Fusu came to the gate of Ganquan Palace to ask for an audience, and the First Emperor naturally agreed.

The ceremony is over.

Fusu explained his purpose and said that he wanted to ask for a position of county governor for his retainer Su Mingzhe.

In the past ten years or so, the First Emperor had been spending so much time in love that his health had already been ruined. Even his ability to think normally had begun to slow down.

However, when it comes to the royal power, the First Emperor was still shocked and asked:

"Who is this Su Song? Is he worthy of you personally seeking an official position for him?"

"Father, this Mr. Su is a man of both civil and military talents. Not only can he maintain peace through military means, but he can also rule the country through literary means!"

Fusu did not hide anything and recounted what Su Song had done. He also told him how Meng Tian and Meng Yi recommended Su Song to him and how he recruited him to Xianyang.

After hearing this, the First Emperor burst into laughter:

"From what you said, it seems that Su Song is indeed a talent. In that case, let's give him the title of county governor and let him give it a try."

At this time, the First Emperor really favored his eldest son Fusu. Even if it was the position of the head of a county, he did not hesitate and directly agreed:

"The Commander of the Imperial Chariot Office!"

A tall and burly middle-aged eunuch with a fair complexion and no beard quickly bowed in response.

The First Emperor's voice was as loud as a bell, and he asked in a domineering manner:

"Among the forty-one counties of the Great Qin, are there any vacancies?"

Tong Hu, the commander of the Central Chariot Office, immediately replied:

"Your Majesty, when the nine Rongdi tribes invaded the border last year, four county governors from Yunzhong County, Longxi County, Yanmen County, and Jiuyuan County died for their country. Now only Yunzhong County and Longxi County have been replaced. The positions of county governors of Yanmen County and Jiuyuan County are still vacant and have not been filled yet!"

Tong Hu reported the vacancies, and seeing that the First Emperor and Fusu did not speak, he paused for a moment and then spoke again:

"The three-year terms of the governors of Handan, Changshan, Sacheon, Nanyang, Kuaiji, and other twelve counties will expire this year. They were originally scheduled to be transferred in the autumn..."

After hearing this, the First Emperor asked Fusu in front of the palace: "Su'er, which county governor do you think would be better for him?"

Fusu thought for a moment, then bowed and said:

"Father, Mr. Su is from Pei County in Sacheon County. I think it would be better to let him return to Sacheon County to be a county governor. Firstly, it would be a great honor for him to return to his hometown to take up a post. Secondly, Mr. Su is familiar with the situation in Sacheon County and can quickly master government affairs!"

"Well, what Su'er said makes sense. Let Su Song return to Sacheon County to be the county governor!"

As the First Emperor spoke, he was about to issue an edict.

Tong Hu, the commander of the Central Chariot Office, who was standing nearby, felt as if a blessing had come to him for some reason, and said:

"Your Majesty, this Mr. Su Songsu is a retainer of yours, but his surname is the same as yours. I dare to ask your Majesty to give him a new surname, so as not to offend yours in the future."

After hearing what Tonghu said, Fusu wanted to say that it was not necessary.

After all, he was just a prince, not an emperor, so there were no such things to be particular about.

However, the First Emperor thought that the Minister of the Imperial Chariots was very considerate, and he immediately laughed and said:
"Tong Qing is really thoughtful, but, what surname should we give him?"

When Tong Hu opened his mouth just now, dozens of thoughts had already turned around in his mind, and now he spoke casually:

"Your Majesty, I have been looking through the history books of various countries and vaguely remember that the Su family of Sacheon County originated from the Ji Zhou Liu State. How about giving them the surname 'Liu'?"

"Not bad!"

The First Emperor was in a good mood, nodded and said with a smile:
"Since he has been given a surname, why not give him a name? Su'er said he has the talent to stabilize the country, so let's give him the single word 'Bang'..."

……

Inside the official residence.

Su Mingzhe trembled when he heard the angel read out the contents of the imperial edict:
"Give me the surname 'Liu' and the name 'Bang'? Wouldn't that make me Liu Bang?"

Zhou Bo and Cao Wushang saw Su Mingzhe standing there in a daze, and they immediately nudged him with their shoulders:
"Master, the angel is still waiting, hurry up and receive the order!"

"Yes, accept the order!"

Su Mingzhe hurriedly bowed and took the imperial edict from the angel, and did not forget to pass a gold ingot to him.

When the angel left with a smile, Su Mingzhe was still in a daze.

Zhou Bo and Cao Wushang thought their master was extremely happy and immediately opened their mouths to congratulate him.

"What's there to congratulate?"

Su Mingzhe was not only confused by the sudden gift of a name from the First Emperor, but also felt particularly distressed and annoyed:

"Is it a mysterious force at work, or is it Cui Wenzi or the people of Beiyan Mountain who are doing something behind the scenes?"

"Anyone who has watched the TV series knows that Cui Wenzi and Bei Yanshanren are definitely not simple people!"

"After all, Cui Wenzi's performance in the TV series was that he could even predict the appearance of meteorites and could also refine elixirs for immortality."

"Although the Beiyan Mountain Man is a mysterious figure, he was able to leave behind a blueprint of the Heavenly Palace next to the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang in Mount Li many years in advance, along with five disciples!"

"All these things prove how awesome Cui Wenzi and Beiyan Shanren are!"

Su Mingzhe thought for a long time, and finally gave up the idea of ​​finding out the truth.

After all, if Cui Wenzi, or Beiyanshanren, were just ordinary time travelers, it would be fine.

If one of the two really is a big shot who can manipulate time and space, then his cultivation level would at least be that of a Great Saint.

You know, this is my current level.

Not to mention that I definitely can't beat the other party, even if I were to come, I probably wouldn't get any advantage.

In this case, it would be better to be honest and follow the original plan, be an emperor for a lifetime, and then travel to a new dimension.

As for Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao, let them do whatever they want!
(End of this chapter)