The Chongwen Hall contains the most ancient books. The types of books here are very diverse, ranging from strategic history to geography, farming, and other books.
Compared to the Imperial College, where the classics were favored by some members of the gentry, the books here were more comprehensive.
Yan Shigu looks to be in his fifties, with white hair that cannot be hidden in his neat bun.
Zhang Yang bowed slightly and said, "I've met Mr. Yan."
Yan Shigu nodded and said: "There are many rumors about you in Chang'an City, and I have heard them too. I also heard that you were just a refugee in Chang'an City before?"
Zhang Yang smiled helplessly and explained: "Back then, there was a war, so I left my hometown and came to Chang'an City to make a living."
Yan Shigu nodded again, "Actually, there are many people like you in Chang'an City."
This didn't sound right, and Zhang Yang asked in confusion: "What does the old gentleman mean by this?"
Yan Shigu put the book in his hand on the bookshelf, "I am already old, so I have met more people than you. You are the luckiest and most successful among them."
Looking at the other person's expression, I don't know why I always have a bad impression of this kind of person. His words are always thorny and a bit preachy.
Yan Shigu continued to talk, "Chang'an City is prosperous, and there are more powerful and famous people living in Chang'an City. I have seen a lot of places like you, who are from a low background and can't find a way to turn over. He has a lot of books, but he has no self-cultivation and no virtue."
After saying this, he left alone.
Zhang Daan quickly took down the books that Yan Shigu had placed randomly on the bookshelf, and then placed them on the ground where they should be placed. "There are more than thirty bookshelves here. It will be very troublesome to find them if they are misplaced. Mr. Yan It’s always like this, placing books randomly.”
Looking at Yan Shigu's back, Zhang Yang felt unspeakably awkward.
Zhang Da'an stepped forward and followed his gaze, "I heard that Yan Shigu was very opposed to the imperial examination. When he was a bachelor of Hongwen Hall, he always looked down on children from poor families. Shangguan Yi was treated harshly by him."
Zhang Yang leaned against the door and nodded in thought.
"There are also rumors from the secretaries and supervisors that even if Yan Shigu wants to be an unlearned businessman or a son of a powerful person, he will not look down on a student who studied hard from a poor family."
"Well, I've been to the secretary prison and heard that Tang Guan is there."
"This person has such a temperament." Zhang Da'an also folded his hands, "Since coming to the East Palace, this person has indeed become very knowledgeable. Whether it is explaining Chinese characters or studying unfamiliar classics, he can express his unique views. .”
"Has he ever been mean to you again?"
When Zhang Yang asked this question, Zhang Daan thought for a while and then replied: "Not really. He often talks about his father and says that he admires his father very much. It's not like he blames him. He often compares himself with me and his eldest brother."
"Zhang Xiangxiang?"
Zhang Daan nodded.
"What's the comparison between you and Brother Elephant? Besides, you guys are not people who can work in the same field at all."
"Yan Shigu is indeed a very old-fashioned person." Zhang Daan sighed, "In his heart, he seems to have a brand for everyone. No matter what the other person's words, deeds, or knowledge, he only needs to follow Take out a sign in your mind to confirm what kind of person you are. No matter what you say or do in the future, it will always be this impression in his mind."
"I understand, I just like to label people, and I'm very rigid."
"That's indeed what I mean." Zhang Daan replied.
Looking at the East Palace again, Li Anyan stood straight at the door with a straight face. Zhang Yang looked away and asked, "Is the prince exercising recently?"
"There are always sandbags."
"You can help me find some geography-related books. It would be even better if there are books about Nanzhao."
"Brother, wait a moment, I'll get it now."
Zhang Yang stood in Chongwen Hall, picked up a stone on the ground and drew three circles. The three circles represented gold, silver and copper mines respectively.
First of all, we need to confirm one thing, and that is to what extent the mining of copper and silver mines in the Central Plains has reached.
Zhang Daan came out holding a pile of books, "Find these first, and then I'll
Go find it. "
Sitting in front of the door, Zhang Yang picked up a book and read through it.
"Yu Gong" dating from the Warring States Period has descriptions of geography and nature, but it is very limited.
Let’s talk about the Classic of Mountains and Seas. If you were a child from an aristocratic family or a Confucian student, they would think that the Classic of Mountains and Seas is just a miscellaneous book.
However, when you look carefully at the Classic of Mountains and Seas, you will find that there are actually many descriptions of mountains and rivers in the records of the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
After putting down one volume, Zhang Yang picked up another one. This volume is Shui Jing Zhu. Shui Jing Zhu describes geography in more detail, but most of what this book records is water conservancy knowledge.
Because Shui Jing Zhu was written in the Later Han Dynasty, after reading Sima Qian's "Hequ Shu", I realized that the descriptions in "Shui Jing Zhu" borrowed a lot from He Qu Shu.
Sima Qian, a late bloomer in his later years, is well-deserved for his amazing talent and brilliance.
Zhang Da'an walked out of the Chongwen Hall with a few more volumes, "Shilang Zhang is here. There are topographies related to Wuyue and Lingnan, and many of them mention the Nanzhao area."
Wrapping up the dozen volumes of books in front of him, Zhang Yang carried them on his shoulders, "You should pay more attention to the prince, Yan Shigu..."
Zhang Daan replied: "Keep your distance and stick to your own bottom line. Don't anger the old man innocently. If there is anything wrong, I will still remind the prince."
"You're much smarter, you can answer questions now."
"I can often gain something by talking to Chief Xu when I have time."
Hearing that it was Xu Changli, Zhang Yang looked left and right, where were the others?
Zhang Daan said: "I said I was going to take a nap in the East Palace. It's time to wake up at this time."
What happened the previous time was that I couldn't stand this senior official who spoke in broken and dense words.
Zhang Yang walked while carrying the package and said: "There is no need to tell Chief Xu that I have been here. I also told the prince that Lishan will step up the printing of the extracurricular reading to ensure that the book will be spread throughout all states and counties."
"Brother, walk slowly."
He hurriedly walked out of the East Palace, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
Walking all the way from the imperial city, the only people coming and going on the road were officials in a hurry.
Looking at his ceremonial department again, only Li Baiyao was sitting there, dozing off.
I don't want to tie my subordinates too tightly. If everyone only listens to one person, it will inevitably be restricted in many places.
Let Zhang Xiangxiang, Xu Jingzong, and Zhang Dashu each lead a team to work.
Thinking about it, they should still be talking with envoys from various countries at this time, or they might be inquiring about news from some people from the Western Regions in Chang'an City.
Let them lead the team to work. Each team has its own direction. The three directions of Western Region, Nanzhao and Liaodong can be carried out simultaneously.
Not only efficiency, teams and teams can also cooperate with each other and compete with each other.
Personal abilities can also be amplified in the team, and can also influence and learn from individuals.
Xu Jingzong is a guy who has his own style of doing things and is especially good at making friends. It would be counterproductive for such a person to put too many constraints on him.
Li Shimin was looking at an open space in the harem, listening to Yan Liben's plan for the Taiye Pond, to convert the six hundred acres of land into a Taiye Pond.
After listening to Yan Liben's words, Li Shimin whispered: "Let's postpone this matter for a while."
Yan Liben said again: "Your Majesty, the rainy season has passed. If we miss this season, we can only wait until next year."
Li Shimin nodded, "I understand."
Yan Liben bowed and said, "I will put the map away first."
Seeing Li Junxian coming, Li Shimin whispered, "Please step back first."
Looking back at Li Junxian who was trotting all the way, Yan Liben had no choice but to leave.
Still looking at the scenery in front of him, Li Shimin disliked this desolate place more and more, and he didn't like the current Tai Chi Palace even more. He wanted to build another palace, but how much money and manpower it would cost.
Knowing that Zhang Yang planned to build Lishan Mountain, Li Shimin was very envious. Lishan Mountain can be rebuilt, but I
You can't build palaces at will, you will be dissuaded even if you have this idea.
Yan Liben had to put aside the matter of planning Taiye Pool for the time being.
Li Junxian handed over a memorial, "Your Majesty, Zhang Yang's recent actions are recorded in the eucalyptus. They transported some silver ore from the Japanese country and are now sending it to a workshop in Chang'an City."
"Silver mine? Japan has a silver mine?"
Li Junxian said: "I will continue to investigate in the end."
It was April, and Cheng Chumo had been feeling uncomfortable for the past two days. He was recounting what had happened recently.
Cheng Yaojin also looked confused when he heard this.
"My child didn't want to touch these silver mines, but Zhang Yang kept pestering him, so he only took a small piece of them." As he spoke, Cheng Chumo took out a piece of silver mine and placed it on the table.
"Just such a small piece?"
"The child dare not take more."
Seeing Cheng Yaojin's old face gradually darken, Cheng Chumo quickly added: "I know this is a big deal, so naturally I don't dare to take more."
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Civil servants were sent out to ask counties and counties to submit geographical records. "
After Li Tai left.
Li Yue looked through the books in his hand and then said: "After reading so many books, there is no record of the Nanzhao copper mine."
Zhang Yang nodded solemnly.
"Although there is no record in the classics, it does not mean that there are no records in some scrolls. If you can enter my father's library, there may be some clues."
"Your father has a library?"
Li Yue nodded, "My father arranged for this book collection place when I was a child in Prince Qin's Mansion, but at that time I was always fighting openly and secretly with Prince Yin and had no time to take care of that place."
While the couple was talking, the warrior Yu came in a hurry, "Your Majesty is here."
After hearing this, Li Yue put away her notes, and then looked at the map solemnly.
Seeing Li Shimin approaching, Zhang Yang and Li Yue saluted together, "I wonder if your majesty has come too far..."
"No need to be polite. I didn't want to disturb the people in the village when I came, so I didn't tell you."
He immediately interrupted his words and looked around. When he saw a bowl of brown sugar water, Li Shimin drank it, "I was really thirsty when I came here. The flavor of this brown sugar is really good."
I wanted to remind him that this was what Li Tai drank, but he didn't seem to care.
Li Shimin clicked his tongue and still thought about it, "I heard that you took a lot of geographical records from the East Palace. Was it for drawing maps?"
Li Yue whispered: "There are indeed many places on the map that I don't understand, especially the geographical boundaries of these border towns are very unclear."
"This map is much clearer than the map in my palace. It includes Tubo in the map. You kid really has the intention to conquer Tubo. I saw you right."
"Your Majesty is so complimentary."
Li Shimin asked again: "How confident are you that you can capture Tubo?"
Zhang Yang explained: "I must try my best."
