According to the practice of the Ming Dynasty, the pilgrimage days are on the third, sixth and ninth days. On this day, officials from the first to the ninth rank will go to the palace to pay homage to the emperor. As for the new scholars, they are currently assigned to various yamen to observe government affairs. The imperial court allows them to be temporarily exempted from attending the court even though they are familiar with the affairs of the ministry.
The working hours of the Ming Dynasty were from Chen to You, which is equivalent to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., which is ten hours, excluding lunch breaks. It is not much different from that of later generations. It can be seen that hundreds of years of evolution are not enough time to transform from human to human. people.
Gao Pragmatic got up early that day and left the clubhouse before the sun came out.
When Gao pragmatically arrived at the Yamen, the servants greeted him hurriedly and said with a smile on his face, "Congratulations to Mr. Xiuzhuan on taking office. Today is a good day. The auspicious stars are shining brightly. Mr. Xianzhuan will surely rise to the top in the future."
Gao pragmatic smiled. He didn't know whether he would be successful in his career, but he himself felt that as long as nothing unexpected happened, his career would be relatively smooth. After all, he had done so much preparation in advance and it would not be ineffective. But after all, everyone likes to hear such flattery, so he smiled and nodded to the disciple.
After entering the Dengying Gate, Gao pragmatically entered the Prosecution Hall. When the official saw him, he was all smiles and bowed, "Master Xiu Zhuan is the first one to arrive today."
Gao pragmatic smiled and said, "It's the first day of duty. Don't dare to be late."
When the official complimented him and said with a smile, "I am always diligent in editing." After saying this, he held up the book, drew it in a pragmatic manner, and walked to the front of the public case. As soon as Liu He, an official in the direct hall, saw Gao Pragmatic, he immediately came to clean up the public case.
Seeing him like this, Gao Pingshi remembered his past life and nodded slightly to him in affirmation. Liu He was excited when he saw it, and rubbed even more vigorously.
After Gao pragmatic sat down, he waited for a while before footsteps sounded outside the door. The first person to arrive at the yamen was the editor Liu Yao. I had met him at the Enrong Banquet. This person was Xiao Liangyou’s room master. He was the second in command of Xin Weike in the fifth year of Longqing. He was also one of the editors of the Ming Dynasty Huidian. He saw Gao Gao was pragmatic and said with some surprise, "The number one scholar came so early."
Gao pragmatic stood up and cupped his hands and said, "It's the first day of duty, don't dare to be late."
Liu Yao smiled and said, "What should I say? I should say that the number one scholar is diligent." At this point, Liu Yao changed the topic and said, "It seems that the true leader has been hard-earned in the past two hundred years."
Gao Pingshi didn't know what his intention was, so he could only smile and say, "The emperor is just encouraging you. How can a minister dare to take it seriously?"
After hearing this, Liu Yao twisted his beard and said, "Hey, Gao Xiuzan, don't be too modest. It's a time for the history museum to hire people. It's time for a talented person like Gao Xiuzan to show off his unique skills. Otherwise, how can he be worthy of the emperor himself?" I’ll drop a book for you”
Gao Pragmatic was moved in his heart, but still had a gentle smile on his face: "Editor Liu Xiu said something serious, I'm just lucky."
Liu Yao narrowed his eyes after hearing this and chuckled, "Are you lucky?"
Gao pragmatically smiled and did not answer.
After Liu Yao, various Hanlin officials came one after another, and Xiao Liangyou and Wang Tingzhuan also came very early. Gao pragmatic took a look and found that some of the people in this house had met at the Enrong banquet, and some had not yet met. They were all greeted immediately.
Xiao Liangyou and Wang Tingzhuan also reported to the Hanlin Academy yesterday, but they arrived later than Gao Pragmatic according to the rules, so they did not see Pan Sheng, only Chen Siyu. At this time, according to the rules, the three new members of Gao Jingshi arrived and sent invitations to the seniors one by one, and each of them was given one tael of silver and a handkerchief.
After everyone chatted for a while, the cloud board rang, and they all returned to the public case and started their busy day. The three Gao pragmatic people had just arrived, so they had nothing to do but watch the Hanlins do their work. Everyone was busy, and from time to time someone stood up, pulled out a classic from the bookshelf, and brought it to the case to read. As for Hanlin, who had been crouching at his desk, his desk was covered with piles of books and copywriting.
Gao pragmatically thought about it. At this time, he was involved in the ceremony as a compiler. It seemed that there was something missing, so he simply asked Liu He to get a copy of the regulations of the Hanlin Academy and read it casually. Although he claimed to be a Hanlin official in the past, in fact he had never even been to the Hanlin Academy a few times. In fact, he didn't understand any rules. It would be appropriate to look at the regulations now.
After a while, some of everyone had finished what they were doing, some were fascinated by the files, and inevitably everyone was a little loose. At this time, there was a cough from outside, and it turned out that it was Chen Siyu who came. Everyone hurriedly got up and stood up, and said in unison, "Head of the courtyard. "
Chen Siyu said "hmm" and said to everyone, "Yesterday, the great uncle and our court met with the emperor. The emperor asked about the Ming Dynasty ceremony and expressed his dissatisfaction with the progress of compilation. Later, the great uncle and our court went to the cabinet to meet. President, the President said that since the opening of the Hanlin Academy in the fourth year of Wanli, we have only re-recorded the old manuscripts from the 29th year of Jiajing, adding a few examples from recent years. Although it takes a long time, the results are not effective. The president was very dissatisfied. Therefore, Shen Zhongtang, Xu Zhongtang and Yu Zhongtang were appointed as the new vice presidents to supervise this matter. The three Zhongtangs have already made a charter, asking the museum to compile the old and new originals, study them in detail, and prepare a separate draft. "
When Chen Siyu talked about rebuilding the Ming Dynasty ceremony, everyone lowered their heads and secretly wondered why the three vice-presidents this time were all cabinet ministers. Why did the cabinet pay so much attention to this matter?
Only Sun Jigao, the number one scholar in the second year of Wanli and the Hanlin compiler who was in charge of the previous compilation, said angrily, "My colleagues and I have tried our best to rebuild the canons in the history museum, but the cabinet is still dissatisfied. What can I do?" If the three nuns really can’t stand it, it’s better to let them fix it themselves.”
After hearing this, Chen Siyu frowned and said, "The three central ministers are not only busy with cabinet affairs, but also have interfering ministry affairs. How can they personally edit Sun Xiuzhuan? I know you have done a lot of work before, but this time it is the emperor and Once the president is held accountable, if the exams are not handled well, not only you, but also this college will not be able to bear the responsibility."
When Sun Jigao saw him carrying out Zhu Yijun and Guo Pu and mentioning the exams, he couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. He lowered his head and sulked himself.
At that moment, Chen Siyu looked around at everyone and said, "Sun Xiu Zhuan, let's take a rest. Huang Xiu Zhuan and others have been promoted to Japanese Lecture Officers and have no time. Therefore, the matter of editing and compiling the canon of the General Secretary of the History Museum will be handed over to Gao Xiu Zhuan." I have compiled it. Everyone should be familiar with this high-level scholar. Although he is new to the profession, he is very proficient in classics and history. He is the first real high-level scholar to write the sixth number one scholar in the two hundred years of the Ming Dynasty. It is up to you. After the compilation of the General Secretary's canon is completed, this court will report your merits to the emperor and the cabinet on your behalf."
Hearing what Chen Siyu said, all the Hanlin officials were surprised at first, and then relieved. They looked at Gao Pragmatic with different eyes.
Gao Pragmatic frowned a little. Why was it such an important matter to rebuild the Ming Dynasty ceremony? Chen Siyu did not leave it to the senior Hanlin in the Hanlin Academy, but instead left it to himself, a newcomer. What was so strange about this? Is the teacher doing it to him? Create an opportunity to show off your merits, or is this Master Chen trying to flatter himself?
Gao Jingshi just opened his mouth, ready to politely decline again, but Sun Jigao snorted and questioned, "I have been practicing for four years, and I have just begun to have some ideas. Gao Xiuzhuan entered Hanyuan, and he can take the lead in compiling it." fixed"
Facing Sun Jigao's doubts, Gao Pragmatic couldn't help but feel a little wary. He secretly thought that I wanted to keep a low profile, but Chen Siyu forced me to come forward like this. I don't know whether he was forced to do it or did it deliberately. But no matter what , Sun Jigao is certainly not the only one who questions me like this. If I are looked down upon by them now, I am afraid that I will never be able to speak in the Hanlin Academy again. In this case, I have no choice but to show it off today.
Having made up his mind, Gao Pragmatic smiled slightly and said, "Sun Xiuzhan, I can be considered as coming from a family of officials. I dare not say that I have read all the classics and histories, but I am quite good at archaeological matters, especially the laws and regulations of this dynasty." , if Sun Xiuzan doesn’t believe it, you can ask me.”
Although Sun Jigao spoke upright, he had a good demeanor. He said politely, "I don't believe it, but it's just a matter of compilation and revision of the Ming Dynasty. In fact, the grand ceremony of the Wanli Dynasty is also where we work hard. We really need to be able to trust the people we entrust." , can it be handed over to Gao Xiuzhan, please don’t be offended by Gao Xiuzhan.”
Seeing his clear eyes, Gao Pingshi couldn't help but feel good about him. He smiled and said, "Sun Xiuzhan is a public servant. It's too late for me to admire him. How can I be surprised? Please ask Sun Xiuzhan to ask questions."
Sun Jigao nodded and asked Gao Jingshi a few questions about laws and regulations. However, Gao Jingshi had been watching Zhu Yijun's political affairs since the Longqing period.
But seeing Gao Pragmatic talking eloquently, not only did he answer questions fluently, but he also answered ten questions in detail, which made all the officials nod their heads.
After Sun Jigao asked, he also showed admiration. He admitted defeat frankly and said, "Gao Xiuzhuan is a great talent. Sun is convinced. The compilation of the canon is done by Gao Xiuzhuan, the general director. To be honest, Sun is relieved."
Chen Siyu was very pleased to see that Sun Jigao had been convinced by Gao Pragmatism. He immediately said to the two of them, "It is very commendable that the two of you discuss matters. It must be understood that gentlemen should be harmonious but not different. Therefore, this court has always advocated this kind of dispute between gentlemen in the court." of."
Sun Jigao cupped his hands and said, "The director is really wise and discerning. He has promoted such a great talent as Gao Xiuzhan, which also allows us to take a breather."
Whether these words were true or just flattery, Chen Siyu didn't bother to think about it now. Anyway, it sounded very comfortable. He immediately said, "In that case, this court will appoint Gao Xiuzhan as the chief editor, and the chief editor will re-edit the Ming Dynasty Canon. In the history museum, anyone who has nothing to do is required to assist Gao Xiu in writing one or two."
All the officials said yes.
Chen Siyu was very interested, smiled, and said, "The ceremony is an important matter that the emperor personally asks and the president personally monitors. You must not neglect it. When the book is completed, everyone who participated in the compilation will not wait until the exam is completed." Can be promoted to one level."
All the Hanlin officials were overjoyed upon hearing this. They must know that compared to the so-called leaving a name in history, for these ordinary Hanlin officials, it is more important to be promoted to one level.
Everyone also hurriedly said to Gao pragmatically, "From now on, we will all rely on you, Gao Xiuzhuan."
Gao Jingshi also hurriedly said humbly, "How dare you? I should ask more seniors for advice." Everyone was even more satisfied when they saw that Gao Jingshi was neither arrogant nor impetuous.
Then Chen Siyu ordered a few more reviewers, as well as Xiao Liangyou and Wang Tingzhuan, and said to them, "You have nothing to do at the moment. You should do your best to assist Gao Xiu in compiling the monastery code. I will personally monitor each person's progress every day." Supervise them and don’t neglect them.”
Everyone agreed, and Xiao Liangyou and Wang Tingzhuan even showed smiles that could be imagined but not expressed in words.
The three of them are the same age as the serious Gengchenke.
