When the King of Qi heard this, he said: "This is simple!"
He then looked at the ministers in the main hall and said: "I want to implement the Taoist historiography in Qi State, so I will set up a historian named Taishi Ling!"
"Who is willing to be the first Taishi Ling?"
His Highness and the others suddenly heard this and did not react for a moment. They did not know what kind of official position this Taishi Ling held.
Today's banquet was attended by civil and military officials from all over the court. While King Qi was talking to Yang Tuo, people naturally greeted Xu Xing and Bian Que, and they also enjoyed the enthusiasm of the crowd.
The banquet was supposed to be a place of relaxation and freedom, but when King Qi suddenly asked a question, everyone had not yet reacted.
The King of Qi was stunned when he saw this, and then he woke up. He laughed a few times and said: "Now we have the historian Taishi Ling, who is responsible for writing documents, recording historical events, and compiling history books."
These items are the duties of Taishi Ling. At this point, King Qi paused for a while and continued: "He is also in charge of national classics, astronomy and calendar, in charge of sacrifices, etc."
The King of Qi added several functions and powers to Taishi Ling. Otherwise, this official position would seem a bit noble.
While everyone was making calculations in their minds, King Qi slowly said: "The important affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs. Taishi has a prominent official and should be a minister!"
As King Qi finished speaking, there was a buzzing sound in the hall. The officials' interest suddenly rose.
No matter what power this Taishi Ling ultimately holds, the position of being a minister is enough to explain everything.
Looking at the expressions of everyone in the audience, King Qi showed a satisfied look and said to Yang Tuo: "Taoist Master, how good is this?"
Yang Tuo also nodded with satisfaction. The higher the official position of Taishi Ling was raised by the King of Qi, the more competitive historiography would be.
However, the position of Shangqing still excludes most ministers. Shangqing is basically the highest rank in the country, so people from the two classes of scholars and officials are basically excluded.
You can't level up that many levels at once.
And for officials who are already ministers, this new official position is not that attractive to them.
In the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, the only people who were truly capable of competing for this position were the Zhongqing and the Xiaqing.
Soon, several people came out and said: "I am willing to share your Majesty's worries!"
Looking at the people in the hall, King Qi thought for a while and handed over the arrangement to Yang Tuo: "Taoist Master, do you think who can take on this important task?"
Yang Tuo also looked at a few people. These people could reach Qing's level and were full of abilities and knowledge.
However, their personalities are very different. Some are smooth, some are sharp, and some are loyal and perseverant.
If people with different personalities do the same thing, the results will definitely be different.
As far as recording history is concerned, those who are tactful in dealing with things are definitely not as good as those who are loyal and perseverant. For example, if the king has something not good, will you remember it or not?
Those who deal with things diplomatically may find ways to get over it, even if the records are embellished history.
For a historian, a person who is honest, honest, stubborn and resolute is more suitable.
However, people's hearts are unpredictable, and Yang Tuo cannot judge what a person is like just by observing him.
However, based on appearance and conversation, there will always be a general impression. Yang Tuo looked at a few people, and among these people, there was indeed one who seemed to be loyal.
However, there are always those who are as loyal as they are strong. Yang Tuo opened his Dharma Eyes and looked at him with the method of looking at his Qi.
Through contact with Confucius, Yang Tuo also learned a lot about Haoran's righteousness. This Haoran's qi cannot be cultivated only by reading books well.
It is also possible to unite knowledge and action. Anyone who possesses great righteousness is truly a moral person.
Yang Tuo's method of looking at Qi is to observe whether several people have that awe-inspiring Qi.
From this look, it turns out that this seemingly loyal person has an even more awe-inspiring spirit in his heart. From this point of view, he must not be the kind of person who is inconsistent with his appearance.
Having made a decision in his mind, Yang Tuo pointed at the person and said, "This person is very good!"
King Qi looked in the direction of Yang Tuo's finger, saw the person he was pointing to, and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Uncle Cai!"
The King of Qi introduced him to Yang Tuo: "This man is the eldest son of the family and is called Uncle. Because he is from Shangcai, he is called Uncle Cai!"
"His knowledge and character are excellent, but there is one thing that is not so good about him, that is, he is too stubborn!"
"If he changes his character, he won't be just a subordinate. Do you want a new Taoist priest?"
"Zhongqing is very good at applying for a PhD. He is well-founded, well-organized and has a steady style. He wins my heart!"
After hearing this, Yang Tuo looked at Uncle Cai again. Instead of feeling bad, he felt that this man would be a qualified historian.
In other positions, stubbornness may not be satisfactory when getting along with others. But as a historian, it is the best quality.
Only stubborn people can record the truth of history in history books stroke by stroke.
Leave the most authentic history for the human race and reduce the impact of the external environment on its morality.
Yang Tuo shook his head and said: "Uncle Cai is very good, and he is worthy of the post of Taishi Ling."
When the King of Qi saw that Yang Tuo had already made his choice, he said no more. He immediately said, "Pass the decree, and I will grant you the title of Grand Secretary Cai Bo, who will be your Grand Historian."
Below, Uncle Cai quickly kowtowed and said, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty. I will no longer be entrusted by Your Majesty!"
Uncle Cai received the reward, but his face was calm and there was nothing strange about him at all.
On the other hand, the other people on the side had a look of envy on their faces.
This Uncle Cai was promoted from the lower level to the upper level, and was promoted two levels in a row. This was still very rare in the court.
After King Qi finished speaking, he looked at Yang Tuo and asked, "Does the Taoist Master have any other instructions?"
Yang Tuo thought for a while and said: "Uncle Cai, since you are the order of Taishi and the first historian, why don't you take Taishi as your surname?"
Uncle Cai was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that the Taoist priest would give him a surname. He hesitated for a moment.
Seeing this, King Qi agreed: "Yes, yes, Taishi is a good surname. You might as well call him Taishi Bo!"
Originally, Uncle Cai had not made up his mind, but King Qi had already said so, so how could he refuse easily.
What's more, it is also an honor for the king to give him a surname. From now on, he no longer has to take the land as his surname, but has his own surname.
Uncle Cai is now called Tai Shibo. Tai Shibo had no choice but to thank him and said, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty and the Taoist Priest, for your kindness. Tai Shibo is scared in his heart!"
King Qi ordered: "Get up and from today onwards, you will record history and compile history books. You will carry forward the Taoist priest's teachings and make contributions to the human race."
Tai Shibo responded again: "I will definitely do my best and will not be entrusted by your majesty or the Taoist priest!"
With the appointment of Taishi Ling, Yang Tuo felt that the destiny between heaven and earth had changed slightly.
Before he had time to investigate carefully, King Qi ordered the banquet to begin. For a time, the hall was full of people drinking and drinking.
Yang Tuo just let go of his thoughts and stopped paying attention!