Where are you coming from? It's really a bit difficult to do.
If you want to ask where there are many books, Wenyuan Pavilion is the first choice.
The Ming Dynasty was not yet settled, so Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang sent General Xu Da to collect books and establish the Wenyuan Pavilion of the National Library.
After more than two hundred years of many twists and turns, the Wenyuan Pavilion of the Ming Dynasty and its civilization were finally burned down by King Li Chuang's artillery fire.
It can be said that Wenyuan Pavilion was established with the establishment of the Ming Dynasty and died with the demise of the Ming Dynasty. It is closely related to the Ming Dynasty, breathing the same breath and sharing its fate.
In 1368, the first year of Hongwu, Wenyuan Pavilion was established in Nanjing.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued to send people to visit famous books all over the world to enrich his library.
After thirty or forty years of accumulation, by the time of Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, the collection of books in Wenyuan Pavilion was considerable.
At this time, Zhu Di came up with the idea of compiling a book. What kind of book should he compose?
The original words are: "Since the beginning of the Book of Confucius, the classics and history have collected hundreds of schools of thought. As for the astronomical, geological, yin and yang, medicine, divination, monks and Taoist skills, they have been compiled into a book, which is not boring."
In short, books on all subjects and in all categories throughout history must be included.
Having set the tone, Zhu Di personally set up an editorial department. The editor-in-chief included Xie Jin, one of the three great talents of the Ming Dynasty and the chief minister of the cabinet (the other two talents were Yang Shen and Xu Wei), as well as the "black-clad editor" who assisted Zhu Di all the way to the throne. Prime Minister" Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Di's favorite minister, Minister of Rites and Hanlin Academy scholar Wang Jing, etc.
The editor-in-chief at that time was called "President". This luxurious group of "Presidents" led more than 20 elite intellectuals. In addition, they gathered several people who were good at writing and entered Wenyuan Pavilion to provide logistics services. All matters were properly resolved, and the book was compiled day and night for several years.
There were 2,139 people involved in the compilation, and several of them died from exhaustion. Finally, a "Yongle Dadian" was compiled.
The book has 22,877 volumes and a 60-volume table of contents, totaling 11,095 volumes and 370 million words.
It has preserved a large amount of rich and valuable information on philosophy, history, geography, language, literature, art, religion, science and technology before the Ming Dynasty.
This giant work is more than 300 years older than the encyclopedia edited by Diderot and D'Alembe in France and the famous Encyclopedia Britannica.
Therefore, "Yongle Dadian" is not only a treasure in our country's cultural heritage, but also enjoys a lofty status in the world's cultural history.
The so-called canonical compilation in the prosperous times, the completion of the "Yongle Dadian" demonstrated the national power of the Ming Dynasty.
Soon after, Zhu Di moved the capital to Beijing, built a new Wenyuan Pavilion in the capital, and started the "Southern to Northward Diversion" project. The books in the Wenyuan Pavilion in Nanjing (including the imperial masterpiece "Yongle Dadian") were "taken one copy from each edition", filled hundreds of boxes, and sent to Beijing for storage.
After continuous collection since then, according to the "Wenyuan Pavilion Bibliography" compiled in 1441, its collection of nearly 300 kinds of books has reached more than 43,200 volumes, estimated to be more than 100,000 volumes.
At this point, the collection of books in Wenyuan Pavilion in the Ming Dynasty could be said to have reached its peak.
The compilation of Yongle Dadian benefited from the foundation laid by Lao Zhu's Wenyuan Pavilion.
Nowadays, if you want to print books, Wenyuan Pavilion cannot be avoided.
But here lies the difficulty.
Running to find Lao Zhu, whether you are willing or not is one thing, the money will definitely be exposed.
If Lao Zhu finds out, what if he asks me for money?
Headache.
"You two go find someone to get money! I will ask the Army and Horses Division to protect you."
"For books, we will first print ordinary books such as the Four Books and Five Classics. We can also copy the medical classics from the pharmacy. We can finish that later."
"Yes, I am resigning."
Before the money was spent, another annoying thing came up, which was very annoying.
Zheng Xiong came out from the sixteenth floor and went straight to the government office to see if there was anything to spend money on.
"Is there anything the government needs money for recently?"
Fu Cheng didn't know what he meant. Looking at Zheng Xiong's frown, he answered carefully.
"No, the autumn harvest is coming soon, taxes are coming up, and there aren't many places where we need to spend money."
Autumn harvest, tax collection?
Zheng Xiong's eyes lit up, he thought silently in his heart, and then said to Fu Cheng.
"What are the taxes set this year?"
"Rated 330,000 guan."
"I'll go to the 16th floor later to get the money and hand it over."
"Ah! This~ is handed in first, there is no precedent!"
Zheng Xiong smiled inexplicably.
"There is no precedent, so what's the problem with this government becoming the precedent?"
"No, but do you want to pay all the money?"
Zheng Xiong's operation cannot be corrected by Fu Cheng.
Rated tax is a rated tax, and the taxes collected may be of all kinds, including rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea.
But if you cut it across the board, you are comfortable, and the higher-ups may not be happy to accept it!
"Let's break it all in silver! This tax doesn't need to be levied this year. It will be paid by the government."
Okay, now the higher ups may not agree, and the lower downs can’t accept it either.
Isn’t this a loss of life and wealth?
"Please think again, Mr. Marquis. Although it is good to fold silver, the superiors and subordinates may not agree."
Zheng Xiong's eyes widened and he blurted out.
"If the higher-ups don't agree, then they don't agree. It doesn't matter to the lower ones. I paid the taxes, so it just saves them trouble."
"Wait, you mean~"
Fu Cheng gave Zheng Xiong a firm look, and Zheng Xiong also reacted at this moment.
The king of hell is easy to deal with, but the devil is difficult to deal with.
Everyone above and below must strive for progress.
There may not be much opposition from above, but the financial resources below may be cut off, and it is not impossible to cause some trouble.
For others, it may be difficult at this moment.
Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents.
But Zheng Xiong is different. He is worried about how to spend the money! Isn’t this coming?
"Don't worry about it from the top. If it doesn't work, just buy it with the money. The bottom line will allocate 100,000 yuan and divide it evenly, and the final bonus of the year will be paid."
To be honest, Zheng Xiong's operation is really unexpected.
Other people's official positions are exhausting, and the previous Zheng Yiyan is a typical example.
To get some money secretly from Zheng Xiong.
After saving for several years, he saved a fortune of 100,000 yuan.
It can be seen how hard life is, but this is still the most beautiful place in the capital at the feet of the emperor, let alone other places.
Zheng Xiong, on the other hand, paid the taxes and paid benefits to his employees without blinking an eye.
A good official and a good boss, but easily hated by others.
Fu Cheng didn't know whether Zheng Xiong's decision was good or bad.
However, he still offered some advice.
"Master Marquis, you caused a lot of trouble when you built the canteen. I'm afraid it will cause displeasure to others if you do this again this time. Please think twice before doing so."
From my own standpoint, I shouldn't object, and it would offend others if I said this, but it is still necessary to remind me.
If it really causes others' displeasure, I will definitely be the one who gets the worst criticism, and I will most likely take the blame.
As for Zheng Xiong, the medical lord, if you have the iron scroll, do it! Anyway, I won't die.
"No need, let's just say to the outside world that I am going to make tax reforms, and this year's taxes and bonuses will be advanced in advance."
Really numb!
Tax reform, such a big thing, can come at your request. If it fails, it will lead to a group incident. You are probably living too well!
(End of chapter)
