Kong Yingda also looked strange. The Minister of Rites was the nominal head of the six ministries, one of the prime ministers and assistants of the political affairs hall, and even just one step away from the head of the prime ministers and assistants. He was a true noble official and literary leader among civil servants. Possessing extraordinary charisma, he seems to be pragmatic, but in fact he has great authority...
Why did Fang Jun refuse to go to the Yamen to take charge of the ministry?
However, he was open-minded and did not ask Fang Jun about the reason. He only said to his son: "Erlang is very resourceful and lofty. How can you match his vision and courage? As long as you perform your duties well, don't ask about the rest."
As expected, Kong Zhiyue did not dare to say anything more, but mentioned another thing: "The pharmacopoeia that is followed all over the world today is the "Compendium of Materia Medica" left by Mr. Bai. However, there are many fallacies. I happened to come across it when I was sorting out the collection of books in the Hongwen Library these two days. After reading through it, it turned out to be true. The way of medicine, the place of life and death, can determine a person's life or death in the slightest, how dare you be wrong? There are many printing houses under the name of the Duke of Yue. Can this book be re-edited and published all over the world?"
"Mr. Bai" is Tao Hongjing, the "great god" of the Southern Dynasty. He was born in a Taoist sect and was a scholar of heaven. He loved alchemy and was proficient in pharmacology. He left several works. In his middle age, he resigned from office and went into seclusion, and founded the "Maoshan Sect"...
Kong Yingda supported this and said to Fang Jun: "Although compilation of books is quite time-consuming and expensive, it is a good thing that benefits the people. Erlang's family has no wealth and is as rich as the country. He should follow the example of the original compilation of "Dictionary" and "Nongsong". The original intention of "Book" has always been adhered to. Money, silk, fame and fortune are just fleeting, but a book can be circulated forever, and Erlang's name can also be remembered for centuries. This is the great road."
The three immortalities that the world admires are meritorious services, words and virtues. In the final analysis, it is because Chinese culture cares more about "posthumous reputation". Some people's remarks of "I will not care about the flood after I die" are simply meaningless in China. Ridiculous.
Because Fang Jun's press cooperated with Wei King Li Tai to print classics with movable type printing at low cost, benefiting countless poor students all over the world. Moreover, Fang Jun's family has hundreds of millions and is as rich as the country. Such good things that benefit the people should come naturally. A little effort.
And Fang Jun is very good at compiling books...
Fang Jun didn't care about wasting money. He thought about it and said: "This matter is not difficult. However, after His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, I will advise His Highness that the imperial court will take the lead in compiling this book, and there is no need to re-edit it. It can be done Based on the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" and other books, and then gather famous doctors from all over the world to compile a "Pharmacopoeia" that can be used all over the world and publish it all over the world, I would suggest that you, Shixiong, take the lead."
As far as he knows, there has never been a pharmacopoeia compiled by the central government since ancient times. If it can become the first in history, it can be regarded as a gift to Li Chengqian's ascension to the throne.
As long as an emperor has some pursuits, the first thing he will consider after taking office is not only building mausoleums, but also compiling books...
As for whether Kong Zhiyue is qualified for the position of editor-in-chief, there is no need to worry. There are very few books these days, and with the popularity of Huang-Lao School, people naturally pay attention to physical health in addition to cultivating their moral character. Most scholars also read through the classics in addition to classics. Medical books believe that "if you don't look good, you will be a good doctor."
Moreover, the Kong family has a good academic background. Even if Kong Zhiyue is not good, there is a great god named Kong Yingda behind him, which can be regarded as a generous gift to the Kong family.
Kong Zhiyue was really excited. He stood up and bowed to express his thanks. He said humbly: "How can I dare to covet the position of editor-in-chief? As long as I can participate in it and be attached to Jiwei, my wish will be fulfilled. Thank you Duke Yue for your promotion."
Fang Jun laughed and said: "You and I have good families, why should we be so polite? But if you are really grateful, you might as well advise your old father to help me choose a suitable age for His Royal Highness. No. I’m really ashamed of myself in this regard.”
Kong Yingda said angrily: "I know you are not well-intentioned when you come to the door for no reason! You are the Minister of Rites. There are all great scholars in the yamen who have studied ancient and modern times. Why do you need me, an old man, to comment?"
However, seeing his son's hopeful eyes, his heart softened, and he finally sighed and agreed: "In this case, I'll just do it."
He has become an official, and in his spare time, he either pays attention to the situation of provincial and rural schools in various places in the world with Wei King Li Tai, or he wanders around Linquan and entertains his grandchildren, but he really does not want to get involved in the affairs of the central government.
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After coming out of the Kong family, before he could get on his horse and return home, he saw a palace servant waiting outside the door. When he heard that His Highness the Prince was summoning him, Fang Jun did not dare to neglect, so he quickly got on his horse and rode straight to Chengtian Gate. After entering the palace, he went straight to Wu De Dian asked to see the prince.
In the study, Li Chengqian recounted Liu Zidao's previous advice and asked Fang Jun for his opinion.
Fang Jun immediately said: "Liu Sidao is extremely capable, but his mind is not right, and he is just a flattering minister!"
Li Chengqian was shocked: "Why did Erlang say this?"
Although Liu Zi's position was not firm and he wavered from side to side, since he was able to take charge of the Yushitai for many years when his father was in power, he must be a man of great character and high knowledge of weapons. Why was he dubbed "the flattering minister" by Fang Jun? Comment?
Fang Jun took a sip of tea and explained: "The King of Jin is also the direct son of the late emperor, and the late emperor always wanted to make him his heir when he was still alive. This is known to both the government and the public. In addition, at this moment, the king of Jin claims to have the late emperor's edict to pass the throne in hand. There are many supporters, both above and below, openly and secretly. At this moment, His Highness is competing with the King of Jin for the throne, and there are almost countless people who are secretly colluding with him."
Li Chengqian nodded.
This "uncountable" does not mean that there are too many people to count, but that many people openly support him as the prince, but secretly also support the King of Jin. Such people are not two-faced on the outside, and it is difficult to clearly distinguish.
But there must be a lot of people.
Fang Jun continued: "If you say that once there is evidence, you will be imprisoned for interrogation and then punished, it will inevitably lead to a large number of prisons and cause people to panic! What's more, if several of the late emperor's princes are involved, will His Highness want to annihilate his relatives out of justice?"
Li Chengqian hesitated and said: "This... as long as it is not a heinous crime, how can I bear to punish him?"
Not to mention his weak character and generous treatment of others, the mere fact of "hiding from each other" made him extremely intimidating and could not be dealt with at all.
These days, among clans, "hiding relatives from each other" is the mainstream. Anyone who destroys relatives for justice will not only not be praised as "selfless", but will be reviled by the world.
During the Qin Dynasty, the law stipulated that "a son will sue his parents, and a minister's concubine will sue his master. If it is not announced, do not listen, but if you do so, it will be a crime for you to sue." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed all schools of thought and only respected Confucianism. Confucianism had already penetrated into all aspects of society and became the foundation of the social structure. The principle of "king and ministers, father and son, hiding each other's relatives" was adhered to.
Not to mention that now that the late emperor has passed away, one of the slogans used by King Jin to fight for the throne is "persecution of brothers." If the brothers who colluded with King Jin are severely punished, wouldn't it be true?
Fang Jun sighed and said: "So the minister said that Liu Sidao is not a thing. If his advice is taken seriously, the 'Baiqisi' will grow stronger in an instant and wreak havoc on the government and the public. There are countless people involved, and the city cannot care about the law." If the law is strict, one will only think that His Highness is cruel and cruel, and all the infamy will be attributed to His Highness, and it is difficult to escape. Just like Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. Is it true that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was as despicable, cruel and harsh as the rumors in the world? This Among them, your highness must be aware of how much effort the Guanlong clan has put in and how many obstacles it has made."
What he said is actually somewhat untrue.
Where is "Hundred Knights"? A pure "secret agency"! Throughout the ages, there have been similar departments in every dynasty, and without exception, they have been reviled by future generations. Even the emperors who reused these spies were also blackmailed.
But in fact, such a department is of great importance to the country. It cannot prevent possible rebellions in the country, but it can also detect the movements of enemy countries and make targeted responses in advance to ensure stability and security at home and abroad.
As a result, because some emperors relied on them to complete their high-pressure rule, these secret service agencies were separated from the court, not subject to the supervision of officials, and were only commanded by the emperor. This seriously violated the interests of the official class, so they strongly opposed it.
Not only did they oppose it, but the civil servants who had the power to speak also wanted to discredit it... The words of the emperor may not be passed down to future generations, but the articles of literati certainly can.
Once the business of "Baiqisi" flourishes, it will inevitably be criticized by both the government and the public.
As the new leader of the civil service, Liu Zi has full control over the speech. His advocate will not be known to outsiders. On the contrary, he is sure that Li Chengqian will consult Fang Jun, a close official, for advice, and he can completely blame all the blame. Pushed onto Fang Jun.
When the time comes, the prince will face the heavy pressure of public opinion. With his soft character, he may not complain about Fang Jun...
Li Chengqian was not an idiot. Although there were some unfinished meanings in Fang Jun's words, he understood it after thinking about it for a while.
He smiled bitterly and said: "Gu Dui Erlang relies heavily on him, but unexpectedly he became a weak point criticized by others, and he almost missed a major event."
Fang Jun would naturally not say such silly things as "His Royal Highness must have his own opinions and cannot consult civil servants for their opinions on everything." In an imperial society, possessing the Holy Scroll is more important than the ability to reach the sky. As long as the Holy Scroll is not lost, the natural authority will be In hand.
And where is the Holy Scroll?
Naturally, it has influence on the king...
"Your Highness, there is no need to do this. As the saying goes, one person can plan shortcomings, and two people can plan long-term affairs. Why was the late emperor good at accepting advice and dared to accept advice? It is precisely because listening to both will lead to enlightenment, and listening to one side will lead to darkness. This is also the reason why the late emperor set up the political affairs hall to assist Zuo in handling government affairs. One No matter how talented and resourceful a person is, there will inevitably be mistakes. But if a group of smart people gather together to deal with problems, the probability of mistakes can be minimized. As a king, the most taboo is to be stubborn and conceited. As long as you can If we know and employ people well, why worry about the failure of the country and the prosperity of the country?"
Therefore, the "Ming Lord" is the most loved and hated, because the "Ming Lord" is often extremely confident, has extremely upright ideas, and is decisive in killing. He can control the life and death of everyone in the world and decide the life and death of people with a single word.
Who would want to serve under such an emperor, whose life and property are in danger at any time?
This is the disadvantage of "rule by man".
