Chapter 2, Poem on the Palace of Nüwa

The ministers look at me, I look at them, and none knows what to do.

The subjects must have been shocked by themselves, the prince thought

Ask the girl what she is thinking, ask the girl what she remembers. The girl has nothing to think about, the girl has nothing to remember. Last night I saw the military order, King Zhou summoned the troops, the military documents consist of twelve volumes, each volume bears my father's name. My father has no eldest son, and Mulan has no elder brother, I wish to go to the market to buy a saddle and horse, from now on I will take my father's place in battle

However, the merchant was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty is indeed a wise ruler, and Nüwa is the rightful deity of ancient times, the blessed lord of Chaoge. It is not appropriate to..."

Then the ministers spoke in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"

The poem clearly states that there are no able-bodied men in Mulan's family. If her father were to die in battle, the pillar of the family would be lost. Yet, such a family is still forcibly conscripted by King Zhou, showing a lack of compassion

If one is perceived as having a problem with intelligence, then all foolish behaviors may also be regarded as a deficiency in intelligence, ultimately leading to a direct undermining of one's authority, rendering one unable to act foolishly even if one wishes to

What a disgraceful display, clearly using Mulan as a metaphor, intentionally writing poetry to praise her

Prime Minister Shang Rong was a virtuous minister, who, in the historical novel, advised King Zhou to implement benevolent governance but was ultimately killed in the palace. It is imperative to oppose him at all costs

The image is exquisite, with a beauty that rivals that of a national treasure, resembling a fairy descending to the mortal realm

Goose, goose, goose? Two yellow orioles? Hanging themselves on the southeast branch? Spring slumber unaware of dawn?

Led by Prime Minister Shang Rong, there was a chorus of mountain calls

Three thousand iron cavalry and eight hundred imperial guards, led by the martial king Huang Feihu, provided protection, accompanied by officials and military personnel from the court. Zi Shou felt a bit regretful, believing that the occasion should have been more grand. Not to mention the drums and gongs or the red carpet, it should at least have caused some disturbance to the people, right

Secondly, it highlighted the folly of King Zhou.

The cavalry of the Taihang Mountains is chirping, to the north of Taihang lies the territory of the Great Shang, the enemy's iron cavalry has already reached our doorstep, yet our soldiers are still on the march, slow to realize the situation

A journey of ten thousand miles to the battlefield, crossing mountains and valleys as if flying. The northern winds carry the sound of the watchman's gong, the cold light reflects off the iron armor. Generals die in a hundred battles, while brave warriors return after ten years.

That's it!

On the road, one finds that every household is burning incense and setting up altars, while every door is adorned with colorful decorations and mats, creating a scene of joyous celebration

Even if Mulan does not desire any rewards and only wishes to return home, it is still necessary to send some carriages and horses to see her off

We can only wait to return to the palace to reprimand a group of people and give them a lesson

However, there is none.

The second day

This indicates that King Zhou did not even mention rewards, treated the ancestral temple rituals perfunctorily, and after asking Mulan what she wanted, there was no further discussion.

However, the pressing priority is still to compose a satisfactory poem

Nevertheless, Zi Shou still had to pretend to be a soul ensnared by the statue.

Compose a poem

In the eastern market, I buy a fine horse; in the western market, I purchase a saddle; in the southern market, I acquire reins; in the northern market, I obtain a long whip. At dawn, I bid farewell to my parents and set off; by dusk, I rest by the Yellow River. I do not hear my parents calling for me, but only the sound of the flowing Yellow River splashing. At dawn, I leave the Yellow River; by dusk, I arrive at the summit of Mount Tai. I do not hear my parents calling for me, but only the sound of the Hu cavalry of the Taihang Mountains chirping.

Mulan took her father's place in the army to repel the enemy at the national gate, saving countless people from the chaos of war; meanwhile, the goddess Nüwa gathered five-colored stones to mend the sky, rescuing the world from water and fire

This is his first time leaving the palace

Even Duan Yu merely perceives his fairy sister as dignified and sacred, not daring to entertain any thoughts of desecration; even if he had such thoughts, he would be unable to act on them

Indeed, the ministers were truly astonished

However, it does not matter; the foundation of the Cheng Tang dynasty will begin to be severed from this day forward in my hands

Insufficient culture, unable to create.

Otherwise, it is unreasonable

Because the original text "Cè xūn shí èr zhuǎn, shǎng cì bǎi qiān qiáng" was omitted by the child, it directly jumped to "Zhòu wáng wèn suǒ yù, mù lán bù yòng zhū háo wáng, yuàn chí qiān lǐ zú, sòng ér huán gù xiāng"

Although the excellent image of Mulan taking her father's place in the army is vividly expressed, having read numerous historical online articles, it is evident that women's status in ancient times was consistently low. A dignified emperor speaking on behalf of a woman, encroaching on men's territory, and even going to war and becoming a general, would undoubtedly attract criticism once this poem is released

The subordinate shook his head repeatedly. The imperial guard should be a bit more domineering and a bit more arrogant, but he had no choice; he certainly could not pat the guard on the shoulder and say, "Young man, your walking posture is incorrect; you need to be a bit more ruthless."

As tears streamed down the old minister's face, he stepped forward and said: "Your humble servant requests permission to light incense, praying for blessings and virtue, so that all the people may enjoy their livelihoods, the rains may be timely and the winds gentle, and that the fires of war may cease. Although Your Majesty's composing of poetry does not conform to the rituals of a sovereign's pilgrimage and supplication, it nonetheless praises the enlightened rule and expresses the utmost sincerity of reverence..."

Moreover, before joining the army, Mulan had to buy various items and prepare her own gear for the war, being quite frugal

They had previously witnessed King Zhou displaying disgraceful behavior in front of the statue of Nuwa, and some had already been unable to refrain from offering counsel. However, upon seeing this poem, they were all filled with profound guilt.

First of all, it is reasonable to consider matters related to women

Forget it ... ? ... Constantly changing orders from morning to night can also be considered a sign of a foolish ruler

The hall fell silent for a moment

The most crucial point is that even if one manages to win a battle by luck, and Mulan returns victorious, there is no reward

The child is very satisfied, just this rhythm, pick up the pen

Why are you being so cautious with your cavalry? Let them gallop freely!

In the past, I had only heard of King Zhou's extraordinary strength in saving the late emperor from peril by replacing the beams with pillars, but I had not heard of any literary talent.

The child was greatly astonished, how could it be so popular?

What is the lascivious poem written by King Zhou in "Investiture of the Gods"?

The child received the carriage and departed from the southern gate of Chao Ge

Then I will compose a poem now

Light the incense burner, the smoke wafts ethereally, civil and military officials pay their respects to the heir.

Upon arriving at the Nuwa Palace, the son disembarked from the carriage and entered the hall

However, this is only to be expected. Under normal circumstances, before King Zhou went to the Nuwa Palace to offer incense, the country was prosperous and the people lived in peace and contentment, so there was no reason for grievances to arise.

Can a normal young person in the twenty-first century, who has experienced various temptations of beauty, really be captivated by a mere statue?

Normal people do not think about 404-related matters when it comes to statues

Which tyrant does not have a few loyal lackeys

Only nodding silently, no one dared to speak up

Unfortunately, they are very rule-abiding, just like their predecessor, Zi Shou.

This piece is barely acceptable

It is not feasible; the subjects are completely unrelated, and even if presented, it cannot be explained.

Such a monarch is undoubtedly foolish

Upon returning to meet the Son of Heaven, the Son of Heaven offers sacrifices at the ancestral temple. King Zhou inquires about her desires, but Mulan does not wish to rely on the feudal lords. She expresses her wish to travel a thousand miles on foot to send her son back to his hometown

What if I haven't yet become a tyrant and am already being undermined by my ministers

The child felt that the appearance was sufficient, and then said: "I alone gaze upon the countenance of Nuwa, which possesses an unparalleled beauty. I wish to compose a poem in praise of it. I am the sovereign of ten thousand chariots, leaving it for the common people to behold. One can see that the beauty of the goddess is indeed extraordinary, and it is merely a postscript from me."

Then he was stunned

After the prince decided to return to the palace, he not only needed to adjust the Imperial Guards but also had to select a group of his loyal supporters

What can be the topic?

... ...

Generals die in a hundred battles, and brave warriors return after ten years; this line vividly expresses the brutality of war. Yet, King Zhou still insists on conscripting soldiers to fight, which is a manifestation of reckless militarism

The march disregarded the soldiers' physical strength, traveling from the Yellow River all the way to Mount Tai in just one day. Could the soldiers have had sufficient rest along the way

I do not remember

At that moment, a sudden gust of wind swept up the tent curtain, revealing the sacred statue of Nuwa behind it

A modified version of the Ballad of Mulan is written down, and the child is somewhat reluctantly satisfied. What modern person would memorize any lewd poetry in their spare time? It is only the essential classical poetry found in language textbooks. It is quite difficult to find a poem that perfectly fits this situation.

Upon seeing Shang Rong's appearance, Zi Shou immediately turned around to face the wall and continued to write.

If you do not allow the question, then I must ask it anyway

The sound of the loom is not heard, only the sighs of the woman are heard as Mulan weaves at the door

The child fell into confusion again