prosperous age

Chapter 457 Chapter 456 Spread the World
Hearing that Emperor Jiajing liked to watch "Yongle Dadian", Wei Guangde's heart couldn't help but move.

As far as he knows, there are very few "Yongle Dadian" left in later generations, and a considerable part of them is not in China, but was plundered by foreign powers in the late Qing Dynasty.

Wei Guangde had seen the book "Da Dian" in the palace at the beginning, but the fire that happened immediately after that made him have no time to read it carefully. Now there is only one feeling left, that is, there are too many books.

As for how the Emperor Jiajing ordered people to install this set of books later, he didn't know.

However, he still knew that after the fire, it became difficult for even members of the Hanlin Academy to borrow the "Da Dian".

Is the "Great Canon" stored in the palace safe?
Wei Guangde knew in his heart that the residence of Emperor Jiajing could be caught on fire, and the palace was directly razed to the ground, which shows that the palace may not be safe.

Although I don't know whether the "Yongle Dadian" was destroyed during the Ming Dynasty, but think about the burning of the original "Da Dian" stored in Nanjing and the original manuscripts it was based on.

"Brother Chen, do you want to make meritorious service?"

Wei Guangde suddenly said a word for no reason.

"What merit do you do?"

Chen Ju asked curiously.

There is more strife in the palace than in the imperial court. Who doesn't want to climb up desperately, even if he is supported by his godfather Gao Zhong, he still hopes to be promoted faster.

"Doesn't Your Majesty like the "Yongle Dadian"? Then do you know how many sets of this "Yongle Dadian" are in total? What's the situation now?"

Wei Guangde asked with a smile.

"do not know."

Chen Ju shook his head, "Although I have read "The Great Canon", I really don't know how many sets there are in this book."

"Then let me tell you, there are two sets of the "Yongle Canon". The set in the palace was transcribed when Chengzu moved north. The original and original manuscripts of "The Canon" are in Nanjing, but"

"But what?"

Chen Ju asked, he already vaguely felt what Wei Guangde was going to say, but it was still a little vague.

"After the fifth year of Yongle was finalized, Emperor Chengzu Taizong was very satisfied with it. He personally prefaced it and named it "Yongle Canon". It was originally hidden in Nanjing Wenyuan Pavilion. Burned according to the original manuscript."

Wei Guangde said lightly.

"Burned?"

Chen Ju asked in disbelief.

"Burned."

Wei Guangde still said in a flat tone, as if it had nothing to do with him.

In fact, this matter really has nothing to do with him.

Books like "Yongle Dadian" are very difficult to be collected by private individuals. There are so many books, even if someone is hired to copy them, the amount of work involved is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"what do you mean"

Chen Ju frowned. He knew about the "Yongle Dadian". It was a stack of books, not one book with two books, or one cabinet with two cabinets.

"Since your majesty likes the "Yongle Canon", you might as well find an opportunity to tell your majesty, so that people can print more and promote it. It's safer, and you don't have to worry about burning this great book. "

Wei Guangde said lightly.

In ancient times, repairing books was considered to be a virtuous government. Even if energy and money were spent, civil officials would support it and would never oppose it, because it showed the royal family's respect for culture and the importance it attached to scholars.

"Let me think about it, it's too big, so many books"

Chen Ju felt dizzy when he thought of this, and shook his head unconsciously.

Printing books, except for the imperial court, I am afraid that other people will not take up this thankless job.

The content in "Yongle Dadian" is too complicated, and it is not easy to find a place to stack the complete set of books. Not many people may have the strength to collect them.

Chen Ju already thought that if he brought it up, maybe Emperor Jiajing would have this idea, that is.
"Okay, Brother Chen, looking at your sad face, those who don't know may think that I asked you to pay for the printing, ha ha."

Wei Guangde smiled, and then said: "Your Majesty has experienced so many fires, I think he already has an idea in his heart, but it has not yet formed. If you bring it up, His Majesty will definitely look at you with admiration, not to mention that this matter will not fall on you. on the head.

Even if it wasn't a cabinet elder who took the lead, a minister from the Ministry of Rites was in charge of the matter, and it should be mainly the work of the Imperial Academy. "

Seeing that Chen Ju was still hesitating, Wei Guangde continued: "If you really want to, you must seize the opportunity. If you don't let others report to His Majesty first, you will miss the opportunity."

In the blink of an eye, time has entered December, and the 40th year of Jiajing is about to pass.

Beginning at the beginning of the month, the British public Zhang Rong and others began to tell Xie Jiaomiao Sheji non-stop, but no one expected that on this day, the imperial horse prison in the palace was burned down again. The fire was so powerful that it burned more than [-] rooms. room.

All the officials in the court had to sigh in private. In the past two years, Emperor Jiajing seemed to have clashed with Lord Huode Xing, and set fire at every turn.

Such remarks naturally fell into the eyes of Emperor Jiajing through the factory guard's secret report, but he was a little helpless.

In the past two years, there have been a lot of fires in the palace.

The three main halls had not yet been repaired due to the sky fire, and the Yongshou Palace where he lived was engulfed by the fire. It didn't take long for the Yumajian to burn down again.

"Huang Jin, pass on the decree to order all parts of the palace to be careful, the sky is dry and the things are dry, and water is strictly prevented."

Emperor Jiajing was also very helpless, so he could only order Huang Jindao.

The palace is too big and there are too many people in the palace, so I can only remind one thing.

"Yes, my lord."

Huang Jin hastily agreed.

But this scene fell in the eyes of Chen Ju who was standing in front of the palace gate, and he couldn't help but think of what Wei Guangde said two days ago.

There is also a copy of "Yongle Dadian" in front of Emperor Jiajing, which shows that he really likes this book and often carries it with him.

It's just that it's not enough to see it in his eyes. He needs a chance, a chance to speak in front of Emperor Jiajing.

Even being the emperor's close servant does not mean that he is qualified to speak to the emperor.

Those who do not obey the rules will only die miserably.

"The Three Great Halls project should be completed next year."

At this time, Emperor Jiajing spoke again.

"Yes, my lord. I went to see it yesterday. The main hall has actually been built. It's just that the painter's work has not been finished. According to the supervisor of the Ministry of Industry, there should be no problem."

Huang Jin replied.

"Where is the Yongshou Palace?"

Due to physical reasons these days, Emperor Jiajing didn't even leave the gate of Yuxi Palace, so the only way to know what's going on outside is through Huang Jin and others.

"The Ministry of Industry has arranged for people to start cleaning the Yongshou Palace, and the construction can start next spring."

Huang Jin quickly replied.

While the two were talking, several people walked in at the gate of Yuxi Palace, and Chen Ju recognized at a glance that the leader was godfather Gao Zhong.

Obviously, it was time to send the memorials again, and this was the time when the supervisor of ceremonies sent the memorials for the past two days for the emperor to preview.

Gao Zhong and Chen Ju hurriedly communicated to the inside, and after getting the permission of Emperor Jiajing, Gao Zhong walked into Yuxi Palace with the memorial.

When he entered the gate of the palace, Chen Ju stepped forward naturally, took a few memorials from Gao Zhong, took them into his hand, and then entered the main hall.

The memorial in Gao Zhong's hand was naturally picked out, and it needed to be dealt with today. As for the memorial in the arms of the servant behind him, it would depend on the physical condition of Emperor Jiajing.

If it is possible, of course it will be dealt with together. If the emperor feels unwell, then it will be postponed for another day, and the treatment will be the same tomorrow.

It is still the procedure for processing memorials. Next, the attendant will read it, Emperor Jiajing will give his opinion, Gao Zhong will approve the redemption, and Huang Jin will use the seal later.

"Ministry of Rituals said that this year, there are many catastrophes in the world, especially earthquakes, or one day, several provinces, several earthquakes, even the soil cracked and sand surged, houses collapsed, and countless people were killed and injured. The ministers and others invite the ministers both inside and outside to work fast, meditate, meditate deeply, and practice diligently in order to return to God's will."

A small servant finished reading the memorial in his hand aloud, and handed it to Gao Zhong next to him to wait for Emperor Jiajing to give his opinion.

This memorandum was obviously written by Li Chunfang, the minister of rites, who copied Yuan Wei's memorandum, fasting and self-cultivation, after all, Emperor Jiajing liked it.

"After a catastrophe, there is a catastrophe. I have heard that people often die because of the lack of timely treatment for injuries after the catastrophe.

Earthquakes, this is a warning from heaven, but it affects the lives of the people.”

Emperor Jiajing didn't give his attitude directly, but murmured.

"Looking at the disasters and changes that have been played, and adhering to the benevolence and love of the heavens, I am deeply moved. The ministers and workers inside and outside of the passage will pay more attention to the industry and devote themselves to the industry."

Sighing lightly, Emperor Jiajing said so, waving his right hand lightly.

Gao Zhong signaled, and hurriedly took the memorial, and recorded the last sentence that Emperor Jiajing said in the memorial.

However, when Emperor Jiajing's words fell, Chen Ju felt something in his heart. He raised his head to look at Emperor Jiajing on the throne, opened his mouth, but did not make any sound.

Immediately, Chen Ju found that the emperor's eyes were on him, and hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to look up.

"Chen Ju, what did you want to say just now?"

Emperor Jiajing asked.

It turned out that after Emperor Jiajing finished speaking just now, he was looking around the room and happened to see Chen Ju's movements, especially the way his mouth was slightly opened.

Emperor Jiajing just asked casually, and he didn't want to get any decent opinions from Chen Ju.

There are so many people who have read poetry and books in the court, it is really not a single eunuch's turn to give advice.

However, Emperor Jiajing named Chen Ju, and Chen Ju didn't dare to shut up. He hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down, and replied: "Go back to the emperor, I just thought of a book I read before, and I remember it was still outside the palace. I saw it when I was there, but I also heard people say that it was published by Emperor Chengzu Taizong during the Yongle period, and it was widely distributed throughout the country."

"What book?"

Emperor Jiajing asked curiously.

"Easy and Simple Prescriptions for Hygiene."

Chen Ju lowered his head and replied.

"Oh, "Easy and Simple Prescriptions for Sanitation"?"

Emperor Jiajing frowned, as if recalling what kind of book it was, as if he had read it somewhere.

But after thinking for a while, Emperor Jiajing still had no idea, and then asked, "What book is that?"

"My lord, the book "Health and Easy Prescriptions" was written by Hu Wei, the former Minister of Rites. It is said that he collected and compiled folk unilateral prescriptions when he was a minister of Rites. It should be simple, most prescription medicines only have one or two flavors and most of them are easy to get."

Chen Ju hurriedly replied.

"Oh."

After listening to Chen Ju's words, Emperor Jiajing felt that the book written by Hu Wei was quite in line with the profound meaning of Taoism's "The Great Way to Simplicity", so he nodded slightly unconsciously.

"I understand what you mean, Huang Jin, hurry up and find "Easy and Simple Prescriptions for Sanitation" and show me."

Emperor Jiajing was not interested in dealing with official duties at the moment, but became interested in the book Chen Ju mentioned.

Not many, Huang Jin found "Easy and Simple Prescriptions for Sanitation" from the inner study.

"Doctors, the art of saints and benevolent people. The collections and records are rich, and Yongle has tried to improve them, so they are specially awarded."

Emperor Jiajing took the book, flipped through the preface of "Easy Health and Simple Prescriptions", nodded slightly, and when he read "Xuande Ding Wei June Jiazi Ronglu Doctor Shaofu Minister of the Ministry of War and Huagaidian University scholar Luling Yang Shiqi Preface" A little surprised.

"Is this book printed and distributed by the imperial court?"

Emperor Jiajing looked at the description on the page and asked curiously.

"My lord, I have asked about this book. It was written during the Yongle period. Hu Shangshu presented it as a rigid book, and it was issued and printed by the Ministry of Rites during the Xuande period."

Huang Jin on the side immediately replied.

Emperor Jiajing nodded slightly and then read softly: "Fu Yihuangtian will bring good fortune, and pay great treasures to Yuanliang; when the emperor Yuming, Dianqun was born in Yongle. The sound of teaching pervades the world, and benevolence is universal in the world."

Emperor Jiajing flipped through the book for a while, then closed the book in his hand, and said to Huang Jin, "Decree to the Ministry of Rites to re-engrav the health and hygiene slips written by the former Minister of Rites, Hu Yi, and spread them all over the world."

"According to the order."

Huang Jin hastily agreed.

"Chen Ju, not bad."

Emperor Jiajing looked at Chen Ju again, and praised him with a smile.

Chen Ju was instantly elated. Although he didn't get a real promotion, it was rare to be praised by Emperor Jiajing.

"Actually, the slave didn't say anything, he just felt that"

When Chen Ju said this, he suddenly stopped, wondering if he should continue the topic.

Emperor Jiajing gave you face, but you can't be inappropriate.

The rules in the palace, Chen Ju suddenly thought, fortunately, he braked in time.

As for him calling himself a "slave" instead of a "subject" in front of Emperor Jiajing, it was also because his rank was too low, and only eunuchs with status like Huang Jin and Gao Zhong were worthy.

"Whatever you want to say, just say it."

Emperor Jiajing was in a good mood at the moment, and his headache didn't hurt these two days, so he spoke easily.

Chen Ju heard it in his ears, but he was also thinking about whether to continue, so he stole a glance at his godfather Gao Zhong.

But Gao Zhong frowned slightly at this moment, and just nodded when he saw Chen Ju looking over.

The emperor looks very happy at the moment, but he can't pretend to be dumb. This may make the emperor feel that he is dishonest.

Moreover, the way Chen Ju peeked at him just now, if it falls into the eyes of the emperor, it will be very troublesome.

Therefore, to solve possible future troubles, it is natural to let Chen Ju think of what to say.

"The slave just thinks that the Ming Dynasty governed the country with literature, and the Neifu Economic Factory also printed a large number of books to spread the world. Isn't the purpose also to spread the wind of Xiwen among the people."

Speaking of this, Chen Ju took a peek at Emperor Jiajing who was sitting on the throne, seeing his expressionless face, knowing that he could not continue to procrastinate, it would be better to get straight to the point, and then said: "Just two days ago, when I was sorting out the imperial things, I recorded the text There is a "Yongle Canon" left in the palace in the pavilion, but it was not found at the time. I was afraid it would be swallowed up by the fire and never seen again. I just didn't want His Majesty to keep it with me so that it was not damaged.

It is good for the emperor to engrave "Health and Simple Prescriptions" today, but the slave feels that it seems necessary to engrave multiple sets of "Yongle Canon" to prevent mistakes. "

(End of this chapter)