Chapter 457 456 Spread the world

When Wei Guangde heard that Emperor Jiajing liked to read the "Yongle Encyclopedia", he couldn't help but feel moved.

As far as he knows, there are very few "Yongle Encyclopedia" that remained in later generations, a considerable number of them were not in China, but were plundered by the great powers in the late Qing Dynasty.

Wei Guangde had seen the book "The Great Calligraphy" in the palace, but the fire that followed made him not have time to read it carefully. So far, there is only one feeling left, that is, there are many books.

As for how Emperor Jiajing ordered people to place this set of books later, he didn't know.

However, he still knew that since that fire, it became difficult for even the Hanlin Academy to borrow the "Grand Encyclopedia".

Is the "Great Encyclopedia" stored in the palace safe?

Wei Guangde knew that fires could occur in the residence of Emperor Jiajing, and the palace was directly razed to the ground, which shows that the palace may not be safe.

Although I don’t know if the “Yongle Encyclopedia” was destroyed during the Ming Dynasty, I think about the original and original manuscripts stored in Nanjing were burned down.

"Brother Chen, do you want to make a contribution?"

Wei Guangde suddenly said something for no reason.

"What kind of contribution?"

Chen Ju asked curiously.

The palace is more powerful than the court. Who doesn’t want to climb up desperately? Even if he is protected by his godfather Gao Zhong, he still hopes to be promoted faster.

"Don't Your Majesty like the "Yongle Encyclopedia"? Then do you know how many sets of the "Yongle Encyclopedia" are there? What's going on now?"

Wei Guangde asked with a smile.

"have no idea."

Chen Ju shook his head, "Although I have read the "Grand Encyclopedia", I really don't know how many sets of this book are."

"Then let me tell you, there are two sets of "Yongle Encyclopedia". This set in the palace was copied by Chengzu when he moved north. The original and original manuscripts of the Encyclopedia were in Nanjing, but"

"But what?"

Chen Ju asked, he had already vaguely felt what Wei Guangde was going to say, but it was still a little blurry.

"After the finalization of the fifth year of Yongle, Emperor Chengzu Taizong was very satisfied with reading it, so he personally gave the preface and named it "Yongle Encyclopedia". It was originally collected in Wenyuan Pavilion in Nanjing. In the 14th year of Zhengtong, the Wenyuan Pavilion in Nanjing was burned, and the "Yongle Encyclopedia" and the original manuscripts were burned."

Wei Guangde spoke lightly.

"Burning?"

Chen Ju asked in disbelief.

“Burning.”

Wei Guangde still said in a plain tone, as if it had nothing to do with him.

In fact, this matter really has nothing to do with him.

Books like "Yongle Encyclopedia" are difficult to collect in private. They are so vast that even if you hire someone to copy them, the amount of project is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"you mean"

Chen Ju frowned. He knew about the "Yongle Encyclopedia". It was a library, not one or two books, or one or two cabinets.

"Since Your Majesty likes the "Yongle Encyclopedia", you might as well find an opportunity to tell Your Majesty that you can print more and promote it. This is safer, and you don't have to worry about burning this great book with just a fire."

Wei Guangde spoke lightly.

In ancient times, this was considered a virtue and political policy. Even if you spend energy and money, civil servants would agree with each other and would never object, because the royal family respects culture and attaches importance to scholars.

"Let me think about it, this is too big, there are so many books."

Chen Ju felt a big head when she thought of this and shook her head without realizing it.

Except for the imperial court that can do the printing of books, others are afraid that they will not take on this thankless job.

The content in "Yongle Encyclopedia" is too complicated. It is not easy to find a place to stack the entire set of books, and it may not be possible for many people to collect them.

Chen Ju had already thought that if he proposed it, perhaps Emperor Jiajing would have this idea, that is.

"Okay, Brother Chen, seeing you looking sad, those who don't know thought it was me who asked you to pay for the printing, haha."

Wei Guangde smiled and then said, "Your Majesty has experienced so many fires. I think he has no idea in his heart, but it has not yet been formed. If you raise it, your Majesty will definitely look at you with admiration, and this matter will not fall on you.

Even if it is not the cabinet master in the cabinet, it must be a minister of the Ministry of Rites to be responsible for this matter. The main thing should be the responsibilities of the Hanlin Academy."

Seeing that Chen Ju was still hesitating, Wei Guangde continued: "If you really have this intention, you must seize the opportunity. You may not let others report to Your Majesty first, but you missed the opportunity."

December is approaching in a blink of an eye, and the forty years of Jiajing are about to pass.

Starting from the beginning of the month, British Duke Zhang Rong and others began to complain to the country of the country without stopping. However, no one expected that on this day, the imperial horse prison in the palace was burned by another fire. The fire was very strong, and more than 90 rooms were burned directly.

The officials in the court had to sigh in private that in the past two years, Emperor Jiajing seemed to have been in conflict with the Huode Star Lord, and set fire at any time.

Such remarks naturally fell into the eyes of Emperor Jiajing through the factory guard secret report, but they were helpless.

In the past two years, there have been a lot of fires in the palace.

Because the heavenly fire has not been restored, the Yongshou Palace where he lives is engulfed by the fire. How long has it been since the Imperial Horse Supervisor burned again.

"Huang Jin, please send an order to keep it carefully everywhere in the palace, and the weather is dry and the things are dry, so as to prevent water from being removed."

Emperor Jiajing was also helpless and could only order Huang Jindao.

The palace is too big and there are too many palace people, so I can only give you one reminder.

"Yes, the emperor."

Huang Jin hurriedly agreed.

However, this scene fell into Chen Ju, who was standing in front of the palace gate, and could not help but think of what Wei Guangde said two days ago.

There was also a book called "Yongle Encyclopedia" in front of Emperor Jiajing, which shows that he really liked this book and often carried it with him.

But seeing it is not enough. He needs a chance, an opportunity to speak in front of Emperor Jiajing.

Even the emperor's close servant does not mean that he is qualified to talk to the emperor.

People who do not follow the rules will only die miserably.

"The three main hall projects should be completed next year."

At this time, Emperor Jiajing spoke again.

"Yes, the emperor, I went to take a look yesterday. The hall has actually been built, but the painter's work has not been completed. I heard from the supervisor of the Ministry of Works that there should be no problem."

Huang Jin replied.

"Where is the Yongshou Palace?"

Due to health reasons in the past few days, Emperor Jiajing has not even left the Yuxi Palace Gate, so you must know that the situation outside can only be through Huang Jin and others.

"The Ministry of Works has arranged for people to start cleaning the Yongshou Palace, and construction will be started next spring."

Huang Jin replied hurriedly.

While the two were talking, several people walked into the gate of Yuxi's palace. Chen Ju recognized the godfather Gao Zhong at first glance.

Obviously, it is time to give memorials again. This is the time when the Sili Supervisor sent memorials to the emperor for previewing in the past two days.

Gao Zhong and Chen Ju hurriedly passed it through. After obtaining permission from Emperor Jiajing, Gao Zhong then walked into Yuxi Palace with the memorial.

When he walked into the hall gate, Chen Ju naturally stepped forward, took several memorials from Gao Zhong and took them into his hands, and then entered the hall.

The memorials in Gao Zhong's hand were naturally picked out and needed to be handled today. As for the memorials in the arms of the eunuch behind him, it depends on the physical condition of Emperor Jiajing.

If so, of course I will deal with it together. If the emperor feels unwell, then I will delay it for another day, and it will be the same for tomorrow.

It is still a procedure for handling memorials. The following is the eunuch. Emperor Jiajing gave his opinions. Gao Zhong criticized the redemption and only waited for the later time to use the seal of Huangjin.

"The Ministry of Rites reported that this year, there are many earthquakes in the world, and there are especially many earthquakes. If one day shakes, one place will be shaken several times. Even if the soil cracks and sand swells, houses collapse, countless people will be killed or injured, and the people will be killed or injured. I will be punished. Please go to the inside and outside ministers, and think deeply about the hidden and diligent profession to restore the will of heaven."

A little eunuch read the memorial in his hand aloud and handed it to Gao Zhong next to him to wait for Emperor Jiajing to give his advice.

This memorial was obviously written by Yuan Wei, the Minister of Rites, Li Chunfang, the Minister of Rites. He fasted and practiced himself. After all, Emperor Jiajing was good at this.

"There is a major epidemic after the disaster. I have heard that people often die because of injuries after the disaster and not being treated in time.

The earthquake is a warning from God, but it affects the death of the people."

Emperor Jiajing did not directly give his attitude, but murmured.

"I am very careful when observing the disasters and disagreements that have been reported, and I am obsessed with the kindness of God. The ministers and workers at home and abroad have been practicing and dedicated to their work."

Sighing softly, Emperor Jiajing said, waved his right hand lightly.

Gao Zhong signaled that he hurriedly took the memorial and recorded the last sentence that Emperor Jiajing said in the memorial.

However, when Emperor Jiajing finished speaking, Chen Ju felt something and looked up at Emperor Jiajing on the imperial throne, opening his mouth but making no sound.

Immediately, Chen Ju found that the emperor's eyes were on him, and hurriedly lowered his head and did not dare to look up.

"Chen Ju, what did you want to say just now?"

Emperor Jiajing asked.

It turned out that after Emperor Jiajing finished speaking, he was looking around the people in the room and happened to see Chen Ju's movements, especially his slightly opened mouth.
To be continued...