The dust in the light column rolled like a boil, and the echo circled around the beam. Zhang Qian's pupils quickly shrank into a needle with the echo.

He suddenly realized that the court discussion seemed less boring, and finally found some political tricks.

Previously, the "Xuli Sect" launched continuous attacks, and it seemed that the firepower was strong, but in fact it was building momentum most of the time. At this moment, the momentum had been fully developed, and the "Sustaining Sect" had been exhausted all day long and was already in a state of great anxiety. The "Xuli Sect" finally launched a killing move that had been prepared for a long time!

This killer move is "Nine-Legend Calendar".

Although this is the first time Zhang Qian heard the name of this calendar, he can hear it from Ji Chune's confident words that the degree of fit between this calendar and the changes in the astronomical phenomena should be far greater than the "Linde Calendar" that is running in the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, as long as the "maintenance faction" led by Wei Juyuan dares to agree to the comparison, the "lixiu School" will be sure to win!

His eyes quickly turned to the "maintenance factions", and Zhang Qian was looking forward to the reaction of these people. However, he was disappointed to find that most of the "maintenance factions", even the chief supervisor of Huntian, Kashyapa Shizhong, had his head lowered and did not dare to respond.

Only the third rank of Tongpingzhang, who is already over 70 years old, is the secretary-general Wei Juyuan himself, who is still sweating prospering: "The calendar is a powerful tool for national fortune and people's livelihood, so how can it be used for gambling? I have read some of the contents of the "Nine-Leading Calendar" you mentioned, which is indeed unique. However, its explanation of the fortune of astrology is completely the Buddhist style, which is contrary to the "Book of Changes" everywhere!"

This time, Zhang Qian understood it again, and was stunned for a moment. The explanation of the changes in the celestial phenomena in "Nine-Zhi Li" will correspond to the Buddhist scriptures, and the guiding theory of "Linde Li" is actually the Book of Changes!

No wonder Wei Juyuan and others, even though they knew the flaws of "Linde Li", still refused to give in to the "Li Xiu School". What the two sides competed for was the modification of the calendar? What the two sides competed for was clearly the right to interpret the celestial phenomena!

Back then, when Dong Zhongshu advised Emperor Wu of Han to respect Confucianism, he proposed a complete set of philosophical theory of the induction of heaven and man. Since then, even if the emperors and ministers of all dynasties have doubts about this theory, they will still regard it as a standard on the surface! When they are undecided about a certain decision, the emperors and ministers will choose to observe the astrological signs to understand the so-called "will of heaven", and then use the "will of heaven" as the guise to forcibly promote their political views!

A trembling feeling suddenly surged from the tailbone and reached the top of Zhang Qian's head. He had been studying philosophy for four years in college. It was not until now that he finally discovered where the subject was used, and he felt the great power of this subject at close range!

This is an invisible sword. If you want to kill, you won’t see any blood light at all!

If the changes in the celestial phenomena are no longer explained by the Book of Changes, but instead use another philosophical system based on Buddhist scriptures or related to Buddhist scriptures, from now on, it will be easier for Zong Chuke and others to have any political opponent to be unlucky!

After all, the "Nine-Emperor Calendar" was first introduced by the "Li Xiu Sect" headed by Zong Chuke. They have studied this set of calendars and related theories earlier than any other sect in the court and are more solid. In the future, any unusual astronomical phenomena such as astrological changes in the sky, especially solar eclipses, comets, and large meteor showers can be linked to someone or something in the real world! At that time, whoever they want to die will basically be doomed!

This kind of precedent was not without it. During the Zhenguan period, Taibai Jinxing frequently appeared during the day. Huntianjian concluded that this celestial phenomenon indicates that "the heroine is prosperous, which almost caused Li Shimin to start a massacre in the harem. Fortunately, the Grand Historian at that time, Li Chunfeng was kind-hearted, because the celestial phenomenon had already been formed, killing this woman would inevitably lead to greater disasters, which made Li Shimin temporarily suppress the idea of ​​killing.

A year later, Li Junxian, the Duke of Wulian County, was innocently killed because his nickname was Wu Lady!

A few years later, Wu Zetian usurped the position of his son Li Xian. The astrological sign of "Female Role Chang" was a sign that played a role in people's hearts at that time! (Note: This matter is recorded in "Old Book of Tang")

...

Inside the light column, dust rolled, like a storm.

The evening breeze slowly blew into the Zichen Hall through the window, making Zhang Qian feel cold on his back.

He understood, really understood.

The battles in the court today are not as bright as swords and shadows. However, they are more intense and exciting than all the war blockbusters he has watched in another time and space before.

Once Wei Juyuan couldn't stand it and asked his opponent to successfully replace the "Linde Li" with "Nine Li", it would inevitably lead to a thorough cleaning of Huntianjian. From top to bottom, people in Zong Chuke's bag were placed. After all, the observers of Huntianjian used the philosophical thoughts and algorithm systems in "Linde Li" to provide theoretical guidance. If they replaced it with another set of different theories and algorithms, they would definitely find it difficult for them to adapt!

After Zong Chuke controlled Huntianjian, he could use the changes in the celestial phenomena to attack his opponent at any time. No matter how he defended himself, it would be difficult for his opponent to catch the huge rock "God's will"!

Even, no, 100%, the power of Buddhism will return to the Tang Dynasty. Let the previous efforts of Confucian children and the Dragon Emperor Li Xian be ruined.

"Nine-Essential Calendar" was translated into the Tang Dynasty with Buddhist scriptures. The explanation of "Nine-Essential Calendar" is inseparable from Buddhist scriptures or Buddhist philosophy. Who can compare with those monks with the understanding and mastery of Buddhist scriptures and Buddhist philosophy? As the controllers of theory, they were announced to the court to solve doubts for the emperor and ministers, and it was natural from then on!

...

"The Linde Li uses the moon without Zhongqi to set leap, and the 24 solar terms and 72 chronological signs in a year, all of which correspond to the changes in the earthly qi in Guanzhong. Since its promulgation, the farming does not violate the times, and there will be surplus grain in the year." Wei Juyuan's words have been passed into Zhang Qian's ears one after another, weak and aging have become a final struggle.

Ji Chune smiled slightly and was sure to win. "The earth's energy is also born in response to the celestial phenomena. If the celestial phenomena are not accurately observed, how can the earth's energy be accurate? It is still useful now, but the error has not been revealed."

"This, this..." Wei Juyuan was so angry that he shivered, but could not find enough reason to refute. After all, even the reaction of the moon phase change in "Linde Li" was deviated. As long as the other party grasped this point, all his defenses would appear pale and powerless.

"Wei Zhengjian's concerns are not unreasonable!" The right servant Xiao Zhizhong belonged to a third-party polite faction, and could not bear to continue watching Wei Juyuan lose his head and ended up supporting him. "Then the "Nine-Zhi Calendar" comes from India. It's more than ten thousand miles to India go to Chang'an? The difference between climate and Chang'an is probably no less than Chang'an and Lingnan. Using the Indian calendar to determine the solar term will probably delay the farming time."

"What's the difficulty!" Zong Chuke was prepared and immediately took over the topic with a smile. "The Linde Li is precisely based on the solar terms, and in the future, the Linde Li is used to guide the farming season so that the people will not miss farming. The Nine-Zhi Li is precisely based on the observation of the astronomical phenomena, so that the celestial phenomena will be observed in the future by using the Nine-Zhi Li to make the court obey the will of heaven. In this way, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

"Two advances and one retreats, just like a false change of two advances and one retreats! This guy, from the beginning, probably wasn't ready to completely overthrow "Linde Li", but wanted to hold the right to interpret the celestial phenomena firmly in his own hands!" The light of inspiration flashed in his mind again, and Zhang Qian once again understood Zong Chuke's real plan.

At the beginning, this person was not prepared to overthrow "Linde Li" completely, but just wanted to firmly grasp the right to observe and interpret the celestial phenomena in his hands. The reason why this person, with his minions, showed that he would not give up until he completely abolished "Linde Li" was for the sake of this step.

If the "maintainment faction" does not let go, they will face endless attacks and risks of failure. If both sides take a step back, it will be equivalent to dividing the work of Huntianjian into two. The part related to the farming season of the solar term will still be the "maintainment faction". The part related to the celestial phenomena and the major national policies will be cut off by the "Xuli Sect".

His eyes quickly turned to Li Xian. Zhang Qian expected that Emperor Shenlong could clearly see the plot of Zong Chuke and others and decisively stop it. However, he found that Emperor Yingtian Emperor Shenlong Li Xian sat comfortably on the dragon throne that belonged to him, holding a teacup in his hand, drinking leisurely. A full-time eunuch was still carrying a teapot, ready to refill water for him at any time.

"Could it be that the emperor has long recognized the actions of Zong Chuke and others!" The next moment, Zhang Qian was shocked. However, soon, he overturned the judgment.

Li Xian was the one who drove the power of Buddhism out of the court. As an emperor, Li Xian was suspicious and fickle and lacked responsibility. However, he was definitely not lacking in political wisdom and skills. He would not sit idly by and watch someone use the problem of the calendar to destroy his previous efforts!

"Cough cough, cough cough, cough cough..." Just as he was puzzled, a low cough suddenly sounded in front of him. Immediately, the Secretary of the Central Committee ordered Yang Qian to stand up slowly from the embroidery pier and bow deeply to the imperial desk: "Master, the old minister understands what Xiao Pushe and the Zong Shizhong said. The old minister has some shallow opinions, and I wonder if he can take it out and throw the bricks and attract jade!"

"Is the Zhongshu Ling a way?" Li Xian was extremely respectful to Yang Sheng, and immediately put down the teacup, smiled and nodded slightly, "Just say it! I know that the Zhongshu Ling Lao Ma knew the way and would definitely think of a way with the best of both worlds!"

"Thank you, Master!" Yang Feng bowed to Li Xian again, and then added with a smile: "The old minister just remembered history. Since the Han Dynasty, at least fifteen calendars have been adopted. Among them, the longest used is the quarter calendar, which is about three hundred years ago. The Daye calendar, which has the shortest use time, was abolished in less than two years. It can be seen that the practice of the calendar is the most normal thing and is not worth making a fuss!"

"Hmm?" Li Xian's eyes flashed, thinking.

The "Xi Li Sect" headed by Zong Chuke did not expect that the old fox Yang Feng would fall to his side so quickly, and they were all overjoyed. The "Sustaining Sect" headed by Wei Juyuan and the cautious Sect headed by Xiao Zhizhong all frowned.

However, before they could think of their support or opposition, the fox Yang Feng took the lead and pulled the conversation back, "But, Xiao Pushe's concerns also make sense, and people regard food as the most important thing. After all, "Nine-Zhi Li" comes from India. If the local people are not suitable for the local environment and make the people hungry, it must not be the original intention of the sect Shizhong!"

"Okay, the positive and negative things are all told to you. You really don't offend anyone!" Zhang Qian secretly ignored him and looked at Yang Qian. He couldn't tell whether he admired or despised him.

As if he noticed his gaze, the old fox Yang Feng suddenly turned his head and looked at him, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly. Then, he coughed a few more times and continued to add, "The calendar is in line with the celestial phenomena and the farming season, and it is indispensable in the world. Zong Shizhong previously suggested introducing the Indian calendar to respond to the will of heaven. Leave the "Linde Li" to follow the earth's energy. This method is magical. However, the old minister thought that instead of letting the two sets of calendars run in parallel, it would be better to combine them into one!"

This view is indeed novel and immediately brightened the eyes of many people. However, after it was lit, most people's eyes quickly dimmed.

Combining two into one is extremely simple to say. It is difficult to implement than climbing to heaven. First of all, the two calendars rely on the Book of Changes and the other rely on the Buddhist scriptures. There are fundamental differences in guiding ideas, so how can it be forced to be combined?

Secondly, the calibration of stars by the two calendars is also different. The Linde Calendar observes the celestial phenomena, relying on the Huntian zodiac, and positioning the stars visible to the naked eye in the sky. However, the Nine-Zhi Calendar, according to the content of the previous debate between the two sides, assumes two planets in the sky with constant positions but invisible to the naked eye.

Third, it is something that almost everyone understands. The circle in "Linde Li" is 365 degrees based on traditional arithmetics since the Han Dynasty. However, the "Nine-Zhi Li" determines that the degree of the circle is 360. When both sides calculate the position of the celestial body, the angle, arc, and reference values ​​are very different. Forced unification will inevitably cause huge chaos!

"Revising the new calendar is not a matter of one night. I remember that with Li Chunfeng's ability, it took several years to complete the wisdom of the Tang Dynasty." As if he had guessed what everyone was thinking, Yang Qian deliberately changed his breath and breathed in an extremely slow rhythm, adding, "So, the old ministers thought that this matter should not be rushed to accomplish. In order to avoid a disaster that the new calendar is not as accurate as the old calendar and the people are at a loss!"

"So we can't easily force the two calendars to avoid making big mistakes!" Zong Chuke finally seized the opportunity to refute, frowned and vetoed loudly next to him.

"No, no, the minister of the sect, let me finish my words. I am so old, I am a little too late to breathe!" Yang Feng glanced at the other party and waved his hand gasping.

"Well! Please ask the Secretary of the Central Committee!" Zong Chu was not polite or anxious, so he could only respond with his nose twisted.

"Thank you for your understanding. People are afraid of being old." Amidst a questioning or admiring look, the old fox raised his hand and gently hit his waist a few times, but his voice was still slow. "So, we might as well explain this word "revise" in two ways. The first is to revise the new calendar for future use. The other is to make up for the basic repair of "Linde Calendar". In other words, it is to take the strengths of "Nine-Zhi Calendar" and make the shortcomings of "Linde Calendar" to make it more accurate."

"The Linde Li did not jump out of thin air at that time, but instead collected the achievements of several previous calendars, and added many calculation methods created by the Grand Historian Li Chunfeng. Now, it is no big deal to introduce some of the Tianzhu algorithms. As for the explanation of the celestial phenomena in "Nine-Emperor Calendar", according to my opinion, there is no need for me to walk three people, choose the good ones and follow them. But I didn't say that I should learn to walk. If I don't learn Handan well, I can't even walk the road, but what should I do?!"

"This..." The round of attacks that were carefully prepared was easily divided into two by the old fox. Zong Chuke was caught off guard. He blinked and blinked, but he couldn't think of a suitable solution for it.

According to Yang Feng's proposal to revise the calendar, the "Linde Calendar" is accurate, but the right to interpret the celestial phenomena is still left in Huntianjian, and it is difficult for him to get it as he wishes. Even if he barely gets it, he cannot explain it as he wishes. The reason is very simple. People who are familiar with the "Yi" studies in the court will catch a lot of things. If he is far-fetched, he will not be accepted by everyone at all.

If he disagrees with Yang Jing's proposal, he cannot find enough reason in a short period of time. After all, the excuse for the previous attack on "Linde Li" was the question of accuracy, rather than "Nine-Zhi Calendar" being better than "Linde Li".

If we do not consider the key factor of calculation and speculation of astronomical phenomena, the advantages of "Nine-Emperor Calendar" are reduced by more than half, and because of its origin in India, it is difficult to be accepted by officials and people of the Tang Dynasty.

"Zong Shizhong, please let me finish my words!" As if I hadn't seen Zong Chuke's true intentions at all, the old fox Yang Feng slowed down and bowed to Li Xian again: "Sage, the biggest flaw of the old minister's observation of the "Linde Li" is that the month of the month is not accurate. It should not be difficult to make Huntianjian refer to the method and actual observation results of the Tianzhu people's decision-making process and actual observation results. After the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month of the month

"No matter whether it is the method of the Indians or the method of cannibalism, as long as it can be used by our Tang Dynasty, it is the method of the Tang Dynasty. In this process, I found that the method is better used and can also be used to formulate a new calendar. While repairing it, a new calendar should be formulated. In this way, it should be no problem to support the Linde calendar for another five or six years. But after five or six years, if the new calendar is completed, it will be natural to replace the old calendar with the new calendar!"

As the words fell, there was silence around him.

Whether it was the "maintenance faction" led by Wei Juyuan, the stable faction led by Xiao Zhizhong, or the "Xi Li faction" led by Zong Chuke, they were shocked and didn't know how to respond.

Only Zhang Qian, although he did not understand astronomy, was the first to understand Yang Qian's suggestion. He couldn't help but secretly gave a thumbs up at Old Yang Qian's back in his sleeve, "High, it's really high. No wonder he has experienced so many winds and waves, but his position is always as stable as Mount Tai."

"Although this old fox is a native of the Tang Dynasty, if he accidentally travels to another time and space, he will be more than enough to be the CEO of a big company. Isn't the method he proposed to patch the operating system in another time and space? If he continues to patch one by one on the old system, no matter whether he bought or snatched it, I can use everything in the world as a patch. A system can be repaired for at least seven or eight years. It can be developed while patching, and when the new operating system is developed, it can be directly upgraded!"

"You guys, after listening to the advice of the Secretariat, I feel enlightened. I don't know how you feel?" I didn't plan to leave enough time for all forces to weigh the pros and cons. The Emperor of Yingtian Shenlong Li Xian suddenly asked with a smile.

"Master, I also feel like I'm enlightened!" The right servant Xiao Zhizhong was loyal to Li Xian. Seeing that he himself agreed with Yang Qian's proposal, he immediately bowed to follow up.

"The Master, I also think that revising the old calendar while formulating the new calendar is the best strategy!" It is the best result that the Secretary-General Wei Juyuan can see after making some trade-offs, and after making some trade-offs, he also decisively agreed.

"The Master, my original intention is to formulate a new calendar to better deal with the celestial phenomena." The good Zong Chuke had an amazing reaction speed. He found that the plan to replace the "Linde Calendar" with the "Nine-Zhi Calendar" completely failed and immediately changed his strategy. "However, if you follow the proposal of the Zhongshu Ling, Huntianjian revised the old calendar and formulated the new calendar, it was obvious that there was not enough manpower and insufficient authority! Please ask the Master to prepare for the future!"

"Yeah!" Li Xian lowered his head and glanced at the officials of Huntianjian who participated in the pursuit of the court today. Sure enough, the face he saw was either old or dull, and he could not find anything that could reassure him. He immediately sighed and nodded.

"Sage, the old minister proposes to promote Huntianjian to Sitianjian. It is independent of the Secretary's Supervisor, and the level is ranked alongside the five supervisors and nine temples. It has the Taishi and the armillary spheres two departments!" Before the sighing was over, Yang Sheng bowed with a smile, "In this way, choose a veteran and polite minister to serve as the supervisor, and take charge of the Sitianjian. It also takes charge of the historical and historical revisions. Choose two young and powerful men to be the young supervisor, and be in charge of the second department. Another six to eight young and capable people are in charge of the specific affairs of the two departments. Zong Shizhong's concerns can be solved easily. In the future, even if someone needs to leave temporarily, he will not worry about giving up the matter of the cultivation and the establishment of the calendar halfway!"

"Well, this statement is very consistent with my wish!" Li Xian had long been dissatisfied with Huntianjian. After hearing Yang Qian's proposal, he smiled and nodded again. Then he turned his eyes to other court officials to seek everyone's opinions.

"I am discussing the review. The review is of great importance. I recommend Li Jiao, the third-rank rank under the Secretariat, to serve as the third-rank rank of the Sitian Supervisor!" The right servant Xiao Zhizhong immediately felt a sympathy and bowed to Emperor Yingtian with a smile.

"I will recommend Dou Huaizhen as Li Jiao's deputy!" Zong Chuke was slowing down for a while, but gritted his teeth and added next to him.

"I will follow the proposal and recommend Cen Xi, the Minister of Personnel, to be the arm of Li Zhongshu!" Ji Chune followed Zong Chuke and recommended the second deputy to Li Jiao.

"I think that Zhang Shuo, the Minister of War, is young and strong, and has a steady attitude. He should be the first candidate to re-formulate the calendar."

"minister……"

In an instant, the atmosphere in Zichen Hall changed from the boring and boring before. Several powerful ministers unceremoniously introduced the talents they admired.

After a lot of verbal battles, Li Jiao served as the chief supervisor of Sitianjian without any controversy. Dou Huaizhen, under the strong recommendation of Zong Chuke, became a junior supervisor and was in charge of the Taishi Office.

However, Cen Xi, the Minister of Personnel, was unable to convince the public because of his talent and character, and was unable to take the position of the young supervisor. Zhang Shuo, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was temporarily blocked from Sitian Supervisory because he was not favored by Zong Chuke and Ji Chune.

Because he understood the importance of the right to interpret the celestial phenomena, Zhang Qian was once again thrilling. While he was secretly cheering for the political skills of several old foxes, his name was faintly heard in his ears, "... The Secretary-General Zhang Qian's academic excellence is no match for the world. I beg him to transfer Zhang Qian to the Sitian Supervisor, preside over the revision of the calendar and customize the new calendar. The Secretary-General's position is to choose someone else!"

"My God, who has such a big grudge against me?!" Zhang Qian was frightened and quickly turned his head to look at the speaker. He saw the secretary Wei Juyuan looking at him with a smile, and the appreciation on his face was like a false change!

"This..." Zhang Qian was so anxious that he stomped his feet and quickly turned his gaze for help to Yang Qian, shook his head and said: I don't want to accept this job. After taking it, I will definitely encounter a lot of trouble in the future.

Unexpectedly, the old fox Yang Feng actually smiled at him, then turned his head to Li Xian, bowed and bowed: "Master, the old minister thinks that Wei Zhengjian is keen to recognize the pearl. Zhang Qian's mathematical attainments are indeed unparalleled in the world. However, he is young and lacks experience. Therefore, it is better to be the abbot of Li Zhongshu himself, and Zhang Shuo and Zhang Qian both regard their duties as their deputy. As for Si Tian Shaojian, Zhang Shuo will be temporarily appointed by Zhang Shuo!"

"You old man can save people to the end! What's the matter if you don't have to go up or down?" Zhang Qian complained repeatedly, and quickly looked for other reinforcements with his eyes.

There was already a sound of controversy around. In a blink of an eye, he participated in the proposal of revising the "Linde Calendar" and formulating a new calendar as a secretary, which was for sure.

This blow caught Zhang Qian off guard. Until the court dispersed, he didn't understand why the old fox helped only half. Logically, even he, a rookie in the officialdom, could see that it would be very dangerous to be involved in this battle for the right to interpret the celestial phenomena. With the political wisdom of the old fox Yang Feng, it is impossible to turn a blind eye to the danger?
To be continued...