At Mao Shi, Emperor Wu of Zhou woke up on time. As soon as he stood up, Sun Kui walked in with Sun Doudou hunched over.
Sun Kui and Sun Doudou first saluted Emperor Zhou Wu, and then asked with concern: "Your Majesty, did you sleep well last night?"
Emperor Wu of Zhou stood beside the dragon bed, opened his hands and asked Sun Kui to change his clothes. At this time, Sun Doudou picked up a cup of tea and put it to Emperor Zhou Wu's mouth. Emperor Zhou Wu lowered his head and took a few sips of tea and rinsed his mouth.
"Slept well."
Sun Kui changed Emperor Zhou Wu's shirt, and Sun Doudou knelt on the ground to change Emperor Zhou Wu's pants.
"Your Majesty, you always sleep well every time you go to Kunde Hall, even if you don't sleep in Kunde Hall." Sun Kui said, "Your appetite also improved a lot last night, and Empress Zhaoyi has the ability. "
Emperor Wu of Zhou said warmly: "The dishes she cooks are very suitable for me."
"Your Majesty, you eat well and sleep well in Kunde Hall, why don't you go to Kunde Hall more often?" Sun Kui, as Emperor Zhou Wu's personal eunuch, naturally hopes that Emperor Zhou Wu can eat well and sleep well every day.
Emperor Wu of Zhou also wanted to go every day, but he couldn't.
"Do I have that much free time?"
Hearing Emperor Zhou Wu's tone change, Sun Kui's heart trembled, and he immediately raised his hand and slapped himself: "My slave, you talk too much. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
"Okay, I don't blame you." Emperor Wu of Zhou had changed into his dragon robe and went to the side hall next door to freshen up.
By the time Emperor Wu of Zhou had finished washing himself, breakfast had been set out in the dining hall.
Emperor Wu of Zhou's breakfast was very simple, with porridge, sesame seed cakes, steamed buns and other very common foods.
After breakfast, it was almost chen time, and Emperor Wu of Zhou leisurely headed to Chengguang Hall.
As Emperor Wu of Zhou walked away, he lazily said: "It's still a little early to go to the morning court at Chenshi. We should postpone it a little. Four o'clock at Chenshi is just right."
Sun Kui, who was walking behind Emperor Wu of Zhou, said: "Your Majesty, if you really postpone the morning court meeting until the fourth quarter of the morning, the ministers will talk to you again."
Emperor Wu of Zhou sneered and said: "Are I afraid of what they will say? Haven't they said enough about me?" When Emperor Wu of Zhou was still the prince, ministers often paid attention to him. When he became emperor, ministers still talked about him a lot. He is like a dead pig who is not afraid of being scalded by boiling water, letting the ministers say what he wants. "I postponed the morning service to the fourth quarter of the morning to benefit them, so that they can sleep a little longer on weekdays. I am thinking about them."
Sun Kui said silently in his heart: Your Majesty, you just want to sleep a little longer.
"Your Majesty, do you really want to change the morning court time to the fourth quarter of the morning?" If it is really changed to the fourth quarter of the morning, they slaves will be able to sleep a little longer, but the time for the emperor to review the memorial will also be postponed. "Your Majesty, don't you think you can't sleep until midnight?"
"Oh, forget it then." Emperor Wu of Zhou sighed faintly, "It would be great if the eldest brother is still alive." If the eldest brother is still alive, he doesn't have to be a busy emperor, getting up early and working late every day.
As soon as Sun Kui heard this, he knew that Emperor Zhou Wu despised him as emperor again.
Alas, the prince and the acting king were fighting for it... but the emperor himself did not want to be the emperor.
The emperor is really the first person in the world who does not want to be the emperor.
"Your Majesty, Prince Yiyong is no longer here, so you'd better not think about it."
Emperor Wu of Zhou raised his foot and kicked Sun Kui's butt, and cursed: "I just thought, can you take care of it?"
Sun Kui smiled apologetically and said, "How dare I care about you, my servant?"
Emperor Zhou Wu said nothing more, put his hands in his sleeves, and walked slowly into Chengguang Hall like an old man.
In the main hall, the civil and military ministers were already lined up.
When Emperor Wu of Zhou sat on the dragon chair, the ministers immediately knelt down and saluted: "See you, Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty."
Emperor Zhou Wu raised his hand casually, yawned and said, "Everyone, get up."
The ministers were used to Emperor Zhou Wu's carefree appearance. If Emperor Zhou Wu became serious one day, the ministers would find it strange.
"If you have anything to do, please tell me." As soon as Emperor Wu of Zhou sat down, his whole body leaned on the dragon chair.
Ministers who had something to do came out one after another to talk about the matter. Every day when I go to court, there are big and small things. However, confidential matters will not be discussed in the morning.
After the ministers finished talking, Emperor Wu of Zhou sat up straight and looked at He Xiang with concern: "Xiang He, I heard that you fainted yesterday. Is your body okay?"
When he thought of what happened yesterday, He Xiang's face suddenly darkened. He gritted his teeth and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am very kind!" He Xiang always felt that Emperor Zhou Wu ordered the Tenth Prince to go to Lanyuan Pavilion to steal his silver-rimmed tribute yesterday.
"You've fainted, how come you're okay?" Emperor Zhou Wu pretended to be concerned, "He Xiang, you have to take care of yourself. If something happens to you, what will I do?"
He Xiang said expressionlessly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm fine!" As long as the Emperor is not angry with him, he can live well.
"If you say that, I will feel relieved." Emperor Wu of Zhou said, stood up and walked to the front, looked at the ministers below and asked, "My dear friends, do you like to read history books?"
This endless question made all the civil and military ministers of the court stunned for a moment, and then they all said they liked watching it.
"Historian."
Suddenly called by Emperor Wu of Zhou, the historian was startled, and then hurriedly came out: "I am here."
The historian has always had no sense of presence in the court. Today, he was suddenly called and everyone turned their attention to him. This made the historian feel nervous and his body became stiff.
"How many historical books are there about the previous dynasty and the Zheng Dynasty?"
All the ministers present were stunned by this question, and they all wondered why the emperor was asking this.
The historian replied respectfully: "As far as the emperor is concerned, there are 5,319 volumes of history books left from the previous dynasty, and only 123 volumes of history books from the Zheng Dynasty."
Emperor Wu of Zhou asked again: "Are the historical records of the previous dynasty complete?"
The historian replied: "It is not complete. During the reign of Emperor Xia Ling, a fire broke out in the palace and burned many history books. Also, when the rebels broke into the palace, they also burned many history books."
Emperor Wu of Zhou nodded and said, "How many historical books are left in the Chen Dynasty?"
The historian replied: "Less than a hundred volumes."
"Where are the history books before the Chen Dynasty?"
The historian said: "Very few."
"Very few?" Emperor Wu of Zhou said sadly, "It's really sad."
The historian was as sad as Emperor Wu of Zhou. As a historian, what he cares about most is historical materials.
"Everyone said just now that they all love reading history books, so what do you think after hearing what the historian just said?"
"pity."
"sad."
"Sad."
"Every dear friend, you should know the importance of history books?" Emperor Wu of Zhou said, "Since the Chen Dynasty, there have been fewer and fewer historical books left. Dear dear friends, do you think it is because of peace?"
"I returned to the emperor because of the war."
"Wars continued in the late Chen Dynasty, and many history books and books were destroyed in the wars."
"The same is true for Zheng Chao."
During these four to five hundred years, wars often occurred. There were particularly many wars between the Chen and Zheng dynasties. The previous dynasty was better, but during the reign of Emperor Xia Ling, there were constant wars. Fortunately, no one destroyed the history books.
"The war is one reason, but the most important reason is that no one has compiled these historical materials into books and let them be passed down."
Hearing Emperor Zhou Wu say this, He Xiang and Taishi Liu instantly understood what he meant.
"I have an idea to have people sort out historical materials and compile them into books so that they can be passed down from generation to generation and there will be no gaps in history." Emperor Wu of Zhou looked at the ministers and said, "What do you think, dear ministers?"
The historian said very excitedly: "The emperor is wise!"
Then He Xiang and Taishi Liu walked out of the queue and said in support: "Your Majesty, your Majesty!"
Seeing He Xiang, they all agreed, and naturally the other ministers would not object. Ministers all know that compiling history is a good thing that benefits the country and the people, and it is a good thing that will last forever.
"Since all of you agree to revise history, who do you think is more suitable to preside over it?"
The ministers who supported the fourth prince immediately said that the Li family was the most suitable. During the reign of the late Emperor, the Li family presided over the revision of etiquette and music rules. In this regard, the Li family is very experienced, so it is most suitable for the Li family to compile history.
The ministers who supported the king naturally recommended Kong Taichang to be responsible for compiling history.
Kong Taichang and his son felt that their opportunity had come. The father and son glanced at each other, and then they nodded towards each other.
Without any hesitation, Kong Taichang stepped out of the queue and recommended himself to take charge of the compilation of history. Then, Kong Yuan came out and said he was willing to help Kong Taichang compile history together.
Taichang Cheng and Shaofu Cheng also came out and expressed their willingness to compile history.
No matter who is in charge of compiling history, his name will be famous throughout history.
Emperor Wu of Zhou glanced at Kong Taichang and the others, and then at Taichang Cheng and the others. Immediately he looked at Taishi Liu who was standing at the front.
"Master Liu."
"I'm here."
"You are always responsible for the revision of history. As for the other people who compile history, you are responsible for it."
Taishi Liu: "..." He knew that the emperor had thrown the "mess" at him again.
Although compiling history is a great thing to leave a lasting legacy, it is also a troublesome thing. Taishi Liu never cared about his reputation, let alone whether he would be famous throughout history.
"I obey the order."
Whether it is the people of the prince, the people of the acting king, or the people of other princes, they all want to arrange for their own people to participate in the compilation of history.
Next, Taishi Liu lived an impure life.
Seeing that the minister was fine, Emperor Wu of Zhou asked Sun Kui to announce his resignation.
After the court, Prime Minister He, Taishi Liu and the historian went to the imperial study.
Compiling history is a major matter, and we must first discuss how to revise it, where to revise it, and where to revise it.
Emperor Wu of Zhou meant to start with the most recent dynasties and repair it, and then move forward.
He Xiang and the others naturally agreed.
After discussing how to compile history, He Xiang asked curiously: "Your Majesty, why did you suddenly think of compiling history?"
"Xiao Shi said that he likes to read history books. Seeing that Zheng Dynasty didn't leave many history books, he asked why he didn't sort out the historical materials and compile them into history books." Emperor Wu of Zhou smiled and said, "I thought he was right, so I thought of compiling history. Come."
Unexpectedly, His Highness the Tenth Prince brought up the matter of revising history, which really surprised He Xiang and the others.
Zhao Yao, who was studying in Wende Hall, sneezed several times in a row.
Emperor Wu of Zhou: Who wants to be an emperor? He gets up earlier than a chicken and goes to bed later than a dog.
Zhao Yao: I agree with both hands and feet.
(End of chapter)
