Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 557 Literary Event
Zhang Luan scolded his son, but chose to stay that night, saying that he wanted to help his son.

As a result, before midnight, Zhang Luan started to complain that he was extremely tired and could not hold on any longer. Zhang Yanling shook his head and arranged for someone to take his cheap father to rest.

Although there was still a court meeting the next morning, Zhang Luan was used to being lazy and had many reasons not to attend. After all, he had been busy on imperial missions recently, and with his leg injury, it was difficult for others to blame him. Moreover, Zhang Luan himself knew very well that it would make no difference whether he was in the court or not.

the next morning.

After the court meeting ended, Zhu Youtang returned to the Qianqing Palace. Just as he sat down to deal with memorials, Huai'en had people carrying baskets of books over.

"His Majesty."

Huai En smiled and stepped forward to salute.

Zhu Youtang looked at the piles of books in the bamboo baskets and asked curiously, "Is this the book that Huai Daban said he would send to me yesterday for me to review? What's in it?"

Huai En introduced it solemnly: "This is a manuscript submitted by Qiu Jun, the chief academician of the Imperial College, named "Supplement to the Great Learning"... Qiu believed that the Great Learning written by Zhen Dexiu in the early Song Dynasty did not fully describe the items of governing the country and pacifying the world, so he collected a lot of books and supplemented some of the content. The whole set of books is his experience after decades of accumulation, and it took more than ten years to complete the book.

"Your Majesty has just ascended the throne and is in urgent need of guidance on how to govern the country, so Qiu Jijiu has specially presented the book that he has just finished. I hope that Your Majesty will benefit from reading it."

"Really? It looks like a lot... How many volumes are there in the whole book?"

Zhu Youtang walked around the desk and came to the bamboo basket carried by the attendants. He bent down, picked up a book at random, opened it and examined it personally.

"The book consists of 160 volumes in total. According to Qiu Jijiu, it focuses on legal thought and legal system. It contains chapters on the meaning of criminal punishment, the system of laws and regulations, and the tools of criminal punishment. It expounds on the viewpoints of 'consistent with the classics and righteousness', 'giving equal importance to both people and law', and 'being cautious in sentencing and caring for the prisoners', which may be helpful to your majesty in governing the country in the future."

After Huai En finished explaining, he helped Zhu Youtang sort it out and picked out the parts from the bamboo basket that he thought were better and easier to accept.

Zhu Youtang couldn't read too much at once, and basically just skimmed through it. However, the parts that Huai En handed to him were relatively easy to understand, and it didn't take long for him to be immersed in them.

After a long time, Zhu Youtang, who had finished reading a chapter, closed the book and felt his feet hurt from standing. He turned around and saw the memorials piled up like a mountain. He frowned and looked at Huai En: "Huai Daban, I think this set of books is well written. I want to study it carefully. But today's memorials..."

"Your Majesty, please relax. There is nothing too urgent at the moment. Just let me and the others handle the matter as appropriate... If there is anything difficult to decide, how about asking you for your instructions?"

Wynn said with a smile.

"That's good."

Zhu Youtang immediately had the books that Huai'en had sorted out neatly stacked in front of the dragon table. He returned, sat down, picked up the book and began to read.

After that, Zhu Youtang did nothing but study the set of books written by Qiu Jun, the chief academic officer of the Imperial College.

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Huai En seemed very happy, and even handled official business with a lot of ease, with a smile on his face.

After Qin Changzhu finished reviewing a memorial, he looked around, then leaned over and asked Huai En in a low voice: "Eunuch Huai, what's going on? Why are you suddenly presenting books to His Majesty?"

Huai En smiled and said, "It is said that Qiu Jun could compose the Five Fingers Mountain Poem at the age of six. He could speak fluently. When he was young, his family was poor and he had no books. He once walked hundreds of miles to borrow books and would not stop until he got them. At the age of 23, he was selected as a Hanlin Academy scholar and participated in the compilation of Universal History. In the early years of Chenghua, he participated in the compilation of the Records of Emperor Yingzong. Later, he wrote the Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror for Reflection. He was extremely knowledgeable.

"The book presented this time is the work of his painstaking efforts. He presented it to Your Majesty right after it was completed, which shows his loyalty... Is there anything wrong with this?"

Qin Chang frowned and shook his head, saying, "Why didn't Qiu Jun present the book during the time of the previous emperor? Since the book has 160 volumes, it is obvious that the previous chapters were written long ago, but they were kept secret. It was not until the previous emperor passed away and Your Majesty ascended the throne that he suddenly presented the book. This is too... Alas!

"But Elder Qiu has a good reputation. I don't think he is the kind of person who would scheme for fame and fortune, right?"

"hehe."

Huai En smiled when he heard this.

It seems to be saying, from what you said, you just treat him as that kind of person.

Qin Ji smiled and said, "A gentleman judges deeds rather than intentions. Anyway, this can be considered a great event in the literary world... Look, how seriously His Majesty is watching this?
"Your Majesty has always been open-minded and eager to learn, but unfortunately he has been busy with official duties recently and has almost slacked off in his studies. Picking it up again this time may be a great joy for him!" Huai En nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty has always been diligent in learning. You can't abandon learning just because you are the emperor. It's time to resume the daily lectures on the classics and let more great scholars pass on their knowledge. This will be of great help to Your Majesty in dealing with people and governing the country in the future."

Qin Chang flattered, "Eunuch Huai, don't we still have you? You can slowly assist His Majesty in his growth in the future."

"I am too old and infirm."

Huai En sighed, "And there are some things that I can't say clearly. I don't want to embarrass too many people and cause trouble for others! His Majesty will have to rely on you in the future."

Qin Ji smiled and said, "No matter how old you are, you can't compare to me, right?"

"They are all the same, as if everyone is not an old man?"

Qin Chang was also laughing there.

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The emperor was so absorbed in reading the Great Learning that he lost his appetite for the whole day.

Because of this, the plan to visit and assemble a loom with my wife was delayed.

"Your brother-in-law is the same. He clearly promised something, why did he suddenly change his mind?"

Zhang Yu seemed a little unhappy.

Originally, dozens of looms had been set up in the East Palace, and a group of palace maids had been waiting there.

The original plan was to wait for the emperor to arrive before starting, but Zhu Youtang had something urgent to do and couldn't come. Now, we don't have to wait any longer and can start at any time.

Zhang Yanling advised: "Brother-in-law is the ruler of a country after all, he is responsible for important things, he can't always pay attention to our little things... Sister, have you learned everything I taught you?"

"Oh, I learned it. Haven't I been practicing these past two days? My hands are almost worn out because of this." Zhang Yu frowned and said, "But it's good. I found something to do. I finally feel less bored."

"Is it boring in the palace?"

Zhang Yanling asked.

"It's more than boring..."

Zhang Yu was about to complain, but suddenly thought of something and waved his hand, "Forget it, forget it, why talk about those unhappy things? Yanling, if I had known earlier, I probably shouldn't have listened to you. Humph, there is no benefit in entering the palace, it's just like being in prison... I really want to go out for a walk when I have nothing to do. By the way, I haven't really seen the prosperity of the capital, maybe I won't have the chance in the future."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Isn't this... am I giving my sister a chance?"

"Do you have a solution? Can we leave the palace now?"

Zhang Yu’s eyes suddenly widened and he asked expectantly.

"No."

Zhang Yanling was a little embarrassed and shook her head, "What I mean is, sister, if you can handle the weaving business well, many branches will be opened in the capital in the future. This is the official business of the Ming Dynasty. As the queen, sister can go to inspect and guide in person. Then, won't it be natural for you to leave the palace..."

Zhang Yu couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after hearing this: "How long do we have to wait? Three to five years is the least, right?"

Zhang Yanling said: "No, it will only take a year or two. If everything goes well, it can be done in two or three months."

Zhang Yu rolled her eyes at her brother, smiled and said, "Alright, kid, I know you are trying to comfort me. But even if I am bored in the palace, I am trying to find things to do. Married women always have troubles. Who wouldn't be bored?"

(End of this chapter)