Editing a book is a big deal. How big is it? After hearing the news, all the scholars in Xianyang City, or rather all the world, put down what they were doing.
No matter what they are doing. The next moment, all of them had the same reaction. Those who were not in Xianyang City immediately came towards Xianyang City; those who were in Xianyang City immediately came towards Baijia Palace.
The Baijia Palace has not been completely divided yet. All the doctors gathered together, with joyful expressions on their faces. They looked at the man sitting in front of them.
Chen Ke. These doctors looked at Chen Ke as if they were a piece of fat and wanted to dismantle Chen Ke.
Chen Ke looked at the people sitting below and their expressions, and said with a slight smile on his face: "You have heard about it, right? His Majesty has ordered me to take charge of the book revision." His voice was very calm. , not even a little ups and downs, as if you don't know how huge this thing is.
But no one here dares to take this matter lightly. Yan Kong immediately nodded slightly, with a mixture of pleasure, admiration, joy, excitement and many other emotions in his expression.
"Report to the Prime Minister, we have heard about it."
"I just don't know what kind of regulations this book revision is? Which family and school is in charge of it, and which family is the main compiler of the book? Which family's ideas are mainly studied?" Yan Kong looked at Chen Ke , directly asked the answer that everyone was curious about.
But at this time, although others felt that Yan Kong had asked a good question, they did not dare to show it on their faces because they did not dare.
Afraid of offending Chen Ke. Some people from the small school even said at this time: "What is Dr. Yan saying?"
"The compilation of the book must naturally be based on the Mohist family from which Prime Minister Chen came. Your Majesty must have the same idea. Otherwise, how could the Prime Minister be the designated person to compile the book?" The man looked at Chen Ke carefully, not knowing what he was doing. Did Chen Ke see this little flattery?
Chen Ke just smiled and said: "Everyone, the books His Majesty wants us to revise now are different from the books you have seen in the past, so there is no need to discuss which school is the main one." Chen Ke stood up and looked. Looking at everyone, he said softly: "There are three sets of books compiled this time."
"Each set of books has a different quantity, which corresponds to people at different stages." Chen Ke looked around: "For some children in the private sector, we need to compile the following basic books and carry out certain Screening to select articles suitable for enlightenment.”
"One: Qin Yu."
"Twenty articles were selected from the Qin language. These twenty articles combine the strengths of hundreds of schools of thought. Select some articles from hundreds of schools that do not involve the author's political thoughts, select some that encourage people to do good, and teach people behavioral norms. Articles." Yan Kong said thoughtfully: "For example, the Prime Minister's?" Chen Ke nodded slightly: "Yes, for children of this age, the most important thing is some enlightenment in literature, language, and literacy. This period is definitely We are not allowed to instill some school of thought into them." At this point, Chen Ke's eyes were a little cold: "If I find out that I have such selfish motives, then from now on, no matter how many times the book is reprinted, this will not be allowed. Send articles to students' books again!" As soon as these words came out, those present who were still a little naive and thought that Chen Ke would not be discovered if he was busy, immediately restrained their small thoughts.
After all, if you continue to have small thoughts and provoke the prime minister, once you are discovered, you will never be able to enter the book again, which is equivalent to being banned!
Not many people dare to make such a big gamble. Seeing everyone's reaction, Chen Ke softened a little and said, "Of course, it's just children at this stage." Chen Ke smiled and said, "The second thing is." Arithmetic?
Everyone present was a little confused. In this era, arithmetic had not yet appeared in a real sense.
During the Han Dynasty, around the first century AD, Zhang Cang corrected the Nine Chapters of arithmetic and formulated a calendar, but even at that time, this was not a popular knowledge.
But at this time, when Chen Ke brought it up, no one present dared to refute it. This was of course expected by Chen Ke.
First of all, his status is here, and no one dares to question it at the risk of offending him; secondly, he is in charge of compiling books, and if you refute him or question him now, even if he agrees, who will know how to compile books in the future? Will you get stuck secretly?
Last but not least. During this period, there was no such thing as “high-class” knowledge or what was “high-class” knowledge.
Confucianism has never grown stronger, and various schools of thought contend. For these students and scholars in the pre-Qin period, it was probably just another dish.
The world's knowledge is like dishes, and every scholar is a guest who tastes dishes. Now that there is an additional dish, just give it a try.
Chen Ke's expression was rare and peaceful. He looked at everyone present and said with a smile: "Actually, no matter what, there are still few people who can really become and continue to study."
"So it doesn't hurt for children to learn arithmetic."
"It's just the most basic arithmetic, so that they can clearly distinguish numbers, the most basic addition and subtraction, etc." Yan Kong asked: "We don't know much about arithmetic, but I don't know that the prime minister already has it in his mind. Candidate?" Chen Ke nodded slightly: "Prime Minister Li Si and Dr. Zhang Cang know a lot about arithmetic, so I am going to ask these two to host it, with Prime Minister Li Si as the host and Dr. Zhang Cang as the assistant." Hearing the names of Li Si and Zhang Cang , no one present had any objection.
Especially the Confucian people. Because although Zhang Cang and Li Si are representatives of Legalism, they are also disciples of Xunzi. This is a mark that they cannot get rid of throughout their lives.
"The third thing is." Chen Ke glanced at everyone and continued: "This is the enlightenment book for children before the age of ten. It is also the last book in the first set of books we need to compile." He He sighed and said, "This book is the most difficult book to compile."
"I will invite His Majesty the First Emperor to be the editor-in-chief, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister Li Si, Mr. Wang Guan, and myself to be the deputy editor-in-chief, and Dr. Yan Kong, Dr. Zuo Ge, Dr. Yan Zhengchun, Dr. Liu Si, Dr. Gongsun Kun and other doctors to be the editors. Let’s compile it together.” As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
ps: I was so tired last night that I didn’t seem to send it out. Yeah, yeah. Today's is in the afternoon.
