Chương 784: The Grand Finale: This isn't a Hall of Heroes, it's a Hall of Immortals!

Meanwhile, in Luoyang, at the Zhaojige Scenic Area.

A young female live streamer is holding a selfie stick and broadcasting live.

Her name is "Xiaoxue Explores History," and she is an outdoor history streamer with hundreds of thousands of fans. She specializes in exploring various historical sites and museums.

Today her destination is the sacred place in the hearts of all Han Chinese people—Zhaoji Pavilion.

"Family members! Did you see that?!"

Xiaoxue held up her phone, pointing it at the majestic pavilion in front of her, her voice trembling with excitement.

"This is Zhaoji Pavilion!"

The Hall of Meritorious Officials was built by order of Emperor Zhongzu of the Han Dynasty!

The first batch of fifty-one cabinet members were all founding heroes who followed Emperor Zhongzu in conquering and governing the country!

Civil and military officials, and outstanding individuals from all walks of life, are all here!

Today, Xiaoxue will take you inside to take a look. We'll see them one by one and talk about them one by one!

In the live stream, the chat was flooded with comments:

"They're here! Zhaoji Pavilion!"

"Finally, Zhaoji Pavilion has arrived!"

"I've wanted to come here since I was a child, but unfortunately I've never had the chance."

"Hurry up and go in, streamer! I want to see Guan Yu!"

"I want to see Guo Jia! Guo Fengxiao!"

"I want to watch Yuchi Gong! I could laugh for a year at that scene where he shouts 'Present!' at the morning court."

Xiaoxue bought a ticket and followed the crowd inside.

After crossing the square and climbing the 81 white marble steps, you arrive at the pavilion gate.

The vermilion gate, with its gilded door studs, exudes an air of majesty and grandeur.

"Family members, we're coming in."

Xiaoxue walked through the gate, and the camera focused on the lobby on the first floor.

"The first floor is the sacrificial hall, where ceremonies and sacrifices by the descendants of meritorious officials are usually held."

The large stone tablet to the north is the inscription for the Zhaoji Pavilion, written by Emperor Zhongzu himself.

Look at these characters, they're written with such vigor!

It is said that Emperor Zhongzu was also an exceptionally skilled calligrapher, his writing flowing and elegant, but unfortunately, few of his authentic works have survived.

Bullet comments:

"These characters are so beautiful!"

"Is there anything Emperor Zhongzu couldn't do?"

"They just said he was a calligrapher, and now it's come true."

"Don't ask, the answer is I know everything."

"There aren't many portraits on the first floor; they're all on the second and third floors." Xiaoxue continued walking inside.

"The second floor is the civil officials' area, and the third floor is the military officials' area."

Let's go up to the second floor first, and then look at the civil officials and the military officers.

"Come on, let's go upstairs!"

Walking up the wooden stairs, the steps were steady and quiet.

"This staircase is made entirely of nanmu wood; it's over three hundred years old and still so sturdy," Xiaoxue said as she walked.

"Song Yingxing personally supervised the construction, and the materials used were of the highest quality."

You all know Song Yingxing, right? He's the genius who developed the steam engine and spearheaded the Industrial Revolution. He was also one of the first heroes of the Zhaoji Pavilion.

We'll see his portrait in a little while.

Upon reaching the second floor, the view suddenly opened up.

The windows are bright and clean, and the natural light is excellent.

On both walls, portraits are neatly hung, and next to each portrait is a stone tablet inscribed with the author's life and achievements.

"Family, we're on the second floor!" Xiaoxue's voice rang with excitement.

"Civilian District!"

An entire wall of civil officials, all of them outstanding figures!

Let's start with the first one—" She walked up to the first portrait and pointed the camera at it.

The person in the portrait has a lean face, a calm demeanor, wears court robes, and holds a tablet, displaying the refined and elegant demeanor of a minister.

The stone tablet next to it is inscribed with: Xun Yu, courtesy name Wenruo, Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, Duke of Zheng.

"First one, Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo!" Xiaoxue introduced.

"The chief civil official under Emperor Zhongzu, the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, was equivalent to a prime minister."

While Emperor Zhongzu was fighting wars abroad, Xun Yu was in charge of the rear, handling everything from governing the country to recommending talented individuals.

He was known as a man of exceptional talent, a true minister of state.

Look at this portrait, so elegant and refined, clearly a great scholar.

Bullet comments:

"Wenruo! My Wenruo!"

"Xun Ling's lingering fragrance!"

"The chief civil official is firmly in first place, no doubt about it."

"Xun Yu was truly remarkable, the pinnacle of domestic policy."

"Next one, the second one..." Xiaoxue walked to the second portrait.

Fang Qiao, courtesy name Xuanling, was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the Duke of Liang.

The third was Du Ruhui, courtesy name Keming, Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Duke of Lai.

When we talk about these two together, it's like the saying "Fang plans, Du makes decisions," which everyone knows.

One excels at planning, the other at making decisions—a perfect partnership.

"The right-hand man of Emperor Zhongzu, a great contributor to the prosperous and powerful era."

Bullet comments:

"Fang's strategic planning and Du's decisive action! A classic combination."

"These two are a perfect match; one comes up with the ideas, and the other makes the final decision."

"I know Fang Xuanling. He's exceptionally resourceful and thinks things through in great detail."

"Du Ruhui was also remarkable, with exceptional decisiveness and never hesitating."

"The fourth one is Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe, Director of the Royal Statistical Audit Office, Duke of Liang." Xiaoxue walked to the fourth portrait.

"This guy is amazing, known as the 'Poison Master.' He's truly incredible, his plans are flawless, he's never made a mistake, and his emotional intelligence is exceptionally high..."

Bullet comments:

"The cunning strategist Jia Xu!"

"The smartest person in the late Eastern Han Dynasty" Jia Xu: I just want to survive.

"Fifth, Guo Jia, courtesy name Fengxiao, Privy Councilor, Duke of Han." Xiaoxue's eyes lit up as she walked to the fifth portrait.

"Guo Jia! Guo Fengxiao!"

This person is incredibly popular!

The chief strategist of Emperor Zhongzu, a genius, who came up with ingenious and risky plans, especially suited to Emperor Zhongzu's temperament.

The two have a very good relationship, like buddies.

It is said that Guo Jia was particularly fond of joking and flattery, often making Emperor Zhongzu feel especially comfortable.

The live chat exploded instantly:

"Fengxiao! My Fengxiao!"

"Guo Jia! The genius Guo Jia!"

"The most popular star has arrived!"

"Guo Jia, the sycophant, hahaha!"

"I remember a joke that Guo Jia was the best at flattery in Zhaoji Pavilion."

"That joke about voting for Long Eng was hilarious."

"Hahaha, Long Enge, how did he even come up with this idea?"

Xiaoxue smiled as she walked downstairs:

"The sixth one is Xi Zhicai, also known as Xi Zhong, courtesy name Zhicai. He was the Deputy Privy Councilor and Duke of Ying."

This was also an early strategist, renowned as much as Guo Jia; both were geniuses.

Comments:......

The seventh was Xun You, courtesy name Gongda...

Xun Yu's nephew was also a formidable strategist, particularly skilled in tactical planning.

He's a very low-key, unassuming person, the kind who seems wise beyond his years.

Bullet comments:

"True wisdom often appears as foolishness; that's the mark of a truly intelligent person."

"The eighth one is Cheng Yu, courtesy name Zhongde..."

The ninth was Xu Shu, courtesy name Yuanzhi...

The tenth person was Chen Gong, courtesy name Gongtai...

Eleventh, Tian Feng, courtesy name Yuanhao...

The twelfth was Ju Shou, courtesy name Gongyu...

These were all early strategists, each with their own unique abilities, and all of them made great contributions.

Xiaoxue walked along, introducing the portraits one after another, and mentioning one remarkable person after another.

The viewers in the live stream were stunned.

"This is nothing," Xiaoxue said with a smile.

"There are still some civil officials here."

Shen Wansan, you know him? The God of Wealth, Minister of Revenue, a master of economics, the purse of the Han Dynasty.

Lu Bing, commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, head of the secret service, and eyes and ears of Emperor Zhongzu.

Song Yingxing, Minister of Works, was the chief engineer of the Industrial Revolution; he led the team that developed the steam engine.

Jia Sixie was the Minister of Agriculture, an agricultural expert, and the author of "Qimin Yaoshu" (Essential Techniques for the Common People).

Zhang Zhongjing and Hua Tuo, the medical sages and divine physicians, were the founders of the royal hospital. Many theories of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine today are still passed down from their time.

On the civil official side, there are more than thirty people, and each and every one of them is a remarkable individual.

Bullet comments:

"My goodness, this lineup is amazing!"

"Each one is more impressive than the last."

"Song Yingxing! A god among engineering students!"

"Zhang Zhongjing! Hua Tuo! The patriarchs of medical students!"

"Shen Wansan! My God of Wealth!"

"This isn't a pavilion for meritorious officials, it's a pavilion for immortals!"

"We've finished looking at the civil servant section, let's go up to the third floor!" Xiaoxue excitedly headed towards the third floor.

"The third floor is the military officers' area!"

The most anticipated generals are all listed above!

"Go! Charge!"