"Hongwu Grand Ceremony?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked in surprise.
After just talking about the compilation of the mythological system, he suddenly heard that Dasun wanted to compile a book of classics, history, zi, ji, and hundreds of schools of thought in the name of his reign. As for astronomy, geographies, yin and yang , medicine, divination, monks, Taoism, and technical skills, prepare a bunch of them, don't be tired of them.
The compiled canon is called the Hongwu Dadian.
Zhu Ying nodded and said, "My grandson wants to spend 10 million guan of treasure money on this matter."
"Not only the academic knowledge in the Ming Dynasty, but also overseas countries are included. Sun'er will send orders to the officials who went to the West to collect and analyze it."
This is the inspiration from the Yongle Dadian, but Zhu Ying doesn't want to just follow the Yongle Dadian method.
The Hongwu Grand Ceremony to be built this time will not be completed. Instead, it will be continuously compiled and updated, accumulating knowledge from all over the world and incorporating it into it to create an encyclopedia of world concepts.
Zhu Yuanzhang patted Dasun on the shoulder, sighing in his heart.
Because he knew that these were the things that the great grandson had done for himself, and naming the Hongwu ceremony was for his reputation.
"This is a good thing. It doesn't have to be arranged on our heads. We know what our reputation is, so it doesn't matter."
"Sometimes I worry too much about these things, but it makes me restrain myself, and it would be better if I put it on you, Dasun."
Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well how much manpower and material resources were needed to compile the canon, and it also required the inclusion of overseas knowledge.
In the Ming Dynasty alone, knowledge is already vast, let alone overseas.
Translation is a very complicated issue.
Just listening to Da Sun's thoughts, I knew how much influence this canon would have after it was compiled.
If we want to make an analogy, it is already equivalent to Mount Tai's Fengchan.
Of course, this Taishan Fengchan is compared with Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, not Song Zhenzong who lowered the Taishan Fengchan.
And in its own sense, the ceremony has a more practical effect.
In the inheritance of culture, as information is not developed now, many classics are not in large numbers after publication, and some even only have handwritten copies. Not all books will have a large number of rubbings.
Including the Ming Dynasty, due to the chaotic times at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, a large number of books were damaged and lost, and many precious knowledge inheritances were cut off or are in the process of being cut off.
Among them are mainly Jing, Shi, Zi, Ji, and some commentaries by once erudite people.
And astronomy, geography, yin and yang, medicine, and divination are all unique inheritances and are most easily lost.
After all of them are collected, first of all, this knowledge will be more easily disseminated, and it can even be classified and printed in large quantities, so that learning the knowledge will avoid many detours.
Cultural knowledge is the cornerstone of civilization development.
Only a strong civilization can have a longer lifespan.
If it is designated as the Hongwu Grand Ceremony, the name of Hongwu will inevitably be spread throughout the ages and even to future generations.
Zhu Yuanzhang hoped to leave this honor to his eldest grandson.
Zhu Yingying said firmly: "Grandpa, you don't have to be like this. This book will continue to be compiled during my grandson's lifetime, which means that my grandson's name will also be recorded in history."
"This is the canon compiled during the reign of Hongwu. Naturally, it is more appropriate to name it after Hongwu."
"Grandpa, don't argue with your grandson about this."
Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to follow Da Sun's arrangements.
This matter was announced in the morning of the next day, and the Shangdi report was to be published to inform the world.
Regarding the Hongwu Ceremony, first of all, a large number of editors are needed.
The Hanlin Academy has something to do.
The chief editor of Yongle Dadian in history was Xie Jin.
Now Xie Jin has followed Zhu Yunwen to Champa.
Xie Jin went to occupy the city
, it was Huang Zicheng who persuaded him to go. Xie Jin himself was still a little overjoyed, so he naturally wanted to express his ambitions more freely.
With the previous testimony of the Japanese country, Xie Jin naturally wanted to be like Xia Yuanji.
Even though Huang Zicheng was still there, he was still a top official.
Zhu Ying could actually recall Jie Jin, just like he did when compiling the Yongle Dadian in history, but after thinking about it carefully, he still felt it was unnecessary.
Because according to Zhu Ying's idea, this Hongwu Ceremony should be more detailed.
Zhu Ying planned to leave the editor-in-chief matter to Liu Sanwu.
As far as today's literati are concerned, no matter in terms of qualifications or reputation, including his own literary accomplishment, Liu Sanwu is unparalleled.
Even though Liu Sanwu is very old now, there is no cloudiness in his eyes and his mind is very clear.
And at this age, most of the body has been buried in the ground, and the only thing that is persistent is the word knowledge.
Presumably he would put all his lifelong learning into it.
After receiving the appointment, Liu Sanwu burst into tears of gratitude.
In the Fengtian Palace, when Zhu Yuanzhang asked him to be the editor-in-chief of this matter, Liu Sanwu was trembling all over.
At such an old age, I am really worried that problems will arise like this.
Liu Sanwu bowed to the ground, his tone was firm and exciting, and he uttered a voice that sounded like an oath: "I will dedicate myself to the Hongwu Ceremony until my death."
At this time, Liu Sanwu seemed to have found the last glory in his life.
He has been studying knowledge all his life, from the Yuan Dynasty to the current Ming Dynasty, which lasted almost a century.
All the civil servants looked at Liu Sanwu with envy.
At the same time, I also probably realized that after the compilation of the Hongwu Canon was completed, at Liu Sanwu's current age, it would probably be the time when Liu Sanwu died.
In this way, it can be said that Liu Sanwu truly released all the light in his life.
After Liu Sanwu was confirmed as the editor-in-chief, all that was left was the editor-in-chief of each subject.
Yongle Dadian does not have this method of classification editor-in-chief, but Zhu Ying wants to do it.
Classics, History, Zi, and Collection are easy to find. After all, they belong to the official academic system, and the candidates are basically in the Hanlin Academy.
The trouble lies in the opinions of hundreds of schools of thought.
In the area of medicine, Zhu Ying still asked Zhou Wang Zhu Ji to take care of it.
After all, the current medical hall is developing very well, and it has a great influence both on the civilian and the military. Especially the establishment of military medical knowledge has allowed many wounded soldiers to save their lives on the battlefield.
The medical field currently has relatively complete personnel and systems, and it only needs to be sorted out and compiled.
But things like astronomy, geography, yin and yang, and metaphysics are a lot of trouble. Now we can only recruit more capable people from the people.
Fortunately, the current Qintian Supervisor is developing well, and Liu Rixin is in charge of metaphysics.
The mythological system is also in the Hongwu Grand Ceremony. Now Yao Guangxiao is still on the way from the grassland to the capital, and he will take responsibility when he comes back.
Zhu Ying has to personally participate in this.
I have seen a lot of past lives, and I am especially familiar with the prehistoric system.
Moving the prehistoric system in later generations into the current mythological system will have a huge impact on the mythological system of today's world.
Moreover, the prehistoric system truly interprets Buddhism and Taoism.
Especially the saying that Buddha is originally the Tao.
It is equivalent to giving Ming Dynasty the name of great righteousness to absorb overseas Buddhism.
In addition to the collection of local books, there is actually another very troublesome aspect in compiling the Hongwu Canon.
That is the collection of folk knowledge.
You must know that many of today's unique craftsmanship are not recorded in books. There is also a way of inheritance, which is called word of mouth.
Knowledge that often involves word-of-mouth transmission is more valuable and more accessible.
Among Zhu Ying's requirements, all knowledge must be handed over to the court.
Among them, martial arts is also included.
This means that martial arts classics from various folk sects are also covered.
This is Zhu Ying's selfishness.
In later generations, the so-called martial arts secrets have long become legends, and people no longer believe in the so-called martial arts.
When guns became popular, Chinese martial arts fell into complete decline because they cherished their broomsticks.
After blooming for the last time during the Republic of China, it disappeared into the dust of history.
It is indeed a pity that five thousand years of skill inheritance has disappeared like this.
So even if this decree might cause a bloody storm in today's world, Zhu Ying didn't care.
Standing at Zhu Ying's level, you will find that the right and wrong of many things cannot be defined now, but can only be proven by time.
This matter was left to Song Zhong.
In Kunning Palace, Zhu Ying told Song Zhong: "There are three religions and nine schools in the world, and each sect will naturally be very resistant to handing over their own classics for rubbing. This matter still has many obstacles for you. of."
"But no matter how many obstacles there are, you still have to complete it. Although you are acting in accordance with the orders of this palace, you should not go too far in killing people and disturb the whole world. The specific measures here must be grasped carefully. Clear."
"Especially for some small sects of two or three people, whose ancestors have had a glorious past, they must pay more attention to methods and not to destroy the inheritance easily."
"And you have to tell me clearly that after these secret books are printed, they will not be published to the world. They will only remain in the palace and have no impact on their various sects."
What needs to be said should be said first.
In fact, Zhu Ying also knew that when this matter was handed over to Jin Yiwei, it already represented something.
Jianghu sects themselves have a natural feeling of rejection towards the imperial court, let alone those who want them to eat.
This is a natural contradiction.
Confucianism uses literature to disrupt the law, and chivalrous people use martial arts to violate the prohibition. This is the truth.
"Your Highness, please rest assured. I will definitely abide by His Highness's instructions." Song Zhong replied respectfully.
After hearing this, Zhu Ying hesitated slightly and then said: "On the premise of protecting life, there is nothing wrong with using some means."
When Song Zhong heard this, he immediately understood what His Highness Taisun meant, and he respectfully replied: "I respectfully comply with His Majesty's order."
Zhu Ying understood that after this order was issued, Jinyiwei's already notorious reputation would become even more stinky.
At the same time, he may also have the title of "Dog Grandson" and the old man will also have the title of "Dog Emperor".
Of course, with the current public security environment in the Ming Dynasty, these so-called martial arts people only dare to curse in their hearts for fun. If they really say it in public, it would be a crime of disrespect.
The crime of lese majeste is punishable according to the circumstances and involves the royal reputation, starting with ten years of hard labor.
The world of the future is destined to usher in a violent storm.
On a national level, these things seem a bit small, and they are destined not to affect Zhu Ying.
No matter how high your martial arts skills are, there is no place to jump under dozens of matchlock guns.
Three months later, it was already September 18th in the 29th year of Hongwu.
This day is Zhu Yuanzhang's birthday, and it is also the day when Li Jinglong went to the West.
Emperors of all dynasties paid great attention to their birthdays, even Zhu Yuanzhang.
Before Zhu Ying entered the palace, court officials at that time had only three days of rest a year, excluding Zhengdan and Winter Solstice, which was Zhu Yuanzhang's birthday.
This voyage to the West was of great significance, so Zhu Yuanzhang specially set it on his birthday.
In fact, it is said to be a holiday for officials, but who dares not to come to celebrate His Majesty's birthday?
Even if you are sick in bed, you still have to get out of bed.
There was a grand banquet for hundreds of officials in the palace, and Li Jinglong was
Because of his relationship with the commander-in-chief of overseas voyages, he was fortunate enough to sit at Zhu Yuanzhang's table.
In fact, there were only a few people at Zhu Yuanzhang's table.
Basically, it's Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Ying, Concubine Guo Ning, Ye Yueqing and a few others.
Zhu Yuanzhang's other concubines, including Zhu Ying's concubines, were not allowed to sit at the main table.
Today, Liu Sanwu, Li Jinglong, Zhu Ju, and Zhu Quan were added.
In fact, Zhu Ying also considered Prince Ning Zhu Quan when selecting candidates for the voyage. However, because Yao Guangxiao wanted to return to the capital, Zhu Ying decided to let Prince Ning Zhu Quan go to Goryeo.
The Goryeo side is also very important and needs a talented person to guard it. After much thought, Ning Wang Zhu Quan is the most suitable.
Prince Ning himself has no overseas vassal status yet, and has been studying at the Ming Military Academy for the past two years.
Now the timing is almost the same.
Zhu Ying thought it would be better to let him go to Korea.
The second son, Zhu Wengao, was born just now. He couldn't wait more than ten years.
Although Goryeo is not big, it is not too small, and accommodating two or three vassal kings is not a big problem. The main thing now is to integrate Goryeo under the direct rule of the Ming Dynasty, and the work of education is very important.
Even if the second son Zhu Wengao grows up, it will not be a big problem to have a vassal state on the territory. It is better to check each other so as not to mess around, or to help each other. This is not certain, it can only be Depends on fate.
"Jinglong, we have always watched you grow up. The important responsibility of this voyage to the West is entrusted to you, so we feel relieved."
"It's been a few years since I've been there. It was hard work, but it also broadened my horizons."
"Come and raise a toast together. We wish you a smooth journey."
Zhu Yuanzhang said while holding the cup with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Li Jinglong quickly stood up and held the cup with both hands: "Thank you for your kind words, and I also wish your Majesty a long life."
As Li Jinglong raised his glass, all the civil and military officials behind him stood up and shouted respectfully: "I wish your Majesty a long life."
