Soon winter turned to spring, and it was already the first month of the 11th year of Jiaqing. Yangzhou was originally a warm place, but by this time, spring was gradually coming. Last winter, the Wenxuan Building next to the Ruan Yuan Family Temple underwent more than a year of restoration.

, finally completed, Ruan Yuan also specially invited his mentor Tie Bao, who was the governor of Liangjiang at the time, to inscribe a plaque "Sui Wenxuan Building" on the Wenxuan Building and send it to Yangzhou.

It shows that this building was built in the Sui Dynasty, and he only intended to rebuild it. With the new residence of Wenxuan Building, Ruan Yuan also stored most of his family's books here. Many calligraphy and painting scrolls were also moved there. The Ruan family girls looked at the early spring.

Now, the Wenxuan upstairs is full of poetry and painting, so I naturally like it. When I have nothing to do, I often go to the Wenxuan upstairs, sometimes reciting poems and composing poems, and sometimes admiring the spring scenery.

"Sister Yuezhuang, look at that tree over there. It looks like it's about to bear flowers." Tang Qingyun was young after all. Looking at the scene of early spring outside, he couldn't help but feel lonely at home and said: "Yuezhuang

Sister, if the flowers bloom in a few days, can we go out to enjoy them together?"

"Gu Xia, there are no railings outside this building, don't fall." Xie Xue looked at Tang Qingyun's innocent appearance and said to her: "You are just a child with a temper. We usually accompany you at home, so why not?"

Isn’t that enough? Besides, there are other families across the street. If you act so recklessly and let others see it, why don’t you think our family is uneducated?"

"Sister, we have been to West Lake several times in Hangzhou. Why can't we go out and play when we return to Yangzhou?" Tang Qingyun was obviously unhappy.

"Okay, Gu Xia, did you forget that we came to choose a building and what are we going to do today?" Kong Luhua also smiled and said: "We have made an appointment today. Everyone has to write a poem. If you can't make a poem,

I also want to paint a picture,

If you can't complete the poem or painting, you will be punished! You said you want to go out to play, and I can take you out in some time, but you want to write a poem? If you can't do this poem today, then going out will be a big deal.

Don’t blame me for being heartless?”

"Hehe, madam, I have long thought that you would take us out, so I prepared this poem yesterday!" Tang Qingyun was already prepared. After hearing what Kong Luhua said, he quickly took out a piece of plain text from his arms.

The paper came and was handed to Kong Luhua's hand, and she said with a smile: "Madam, let's see how my writing goes?"

"Okay, let me see... where can I find spring in the small courtyard? The heavy curtains do not roll up and the shadows are heavy. I sit facing the plum blossoms by the Yao window, feeling the east wind blowing into the plain Qin. Well, ancient Xia poems have always been good." Kong Luhua said with a smile.

: "However, you wrote this poem yesterday, but you can't count it. If you can write another one today, it will be your homework for today!"

"Madam, you don't mean what you say! You only said that each person should write a poem before, and you didn't say that the poem must be written on the spot, so what's wrong with me taking out what I wrote yesterday? Madam is so stingy!" Tang Qingyun complained.

"Okay, okay, if you really want to go out, then I will find a good day and take you to Lei Tang. When I went there last year, the scenery was pretty good. By then,

How about I let you meet the Master?" Naturally, Kong Luhua didn't care about going out, so she agreed to Tang Qingyun's request.

"Madam, if Gu Xia wants to see me, she can see me now, but why does Madam need to take her such a long way?" At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from downstairs, it was Ruan Yuan who was back.

After a sound of footsteps, Ruan Yuan's figure appeared in front of the girls of the Ruan family.

"Master is back!" Kong Xie and Tang Sannu were overjoyed to see Ruan Yuan.

"Yes, I have been guarding dad's grave for three months this time. It's better to come back and live in the future. After all, even if you stay at home, there are still many things to do?" Ruan Yuan comforted everyone in a soft voice.

"Master, have you finished the previous book?" Kong Luhua asked.

"Yes." Ruan Yuan talked about this matter, but he also felt a sense of pride: "This time, my "Commentary and Compilation of the Thirteen Classics", a total of 243 volumes, is completely completed.

!Of course, Madam, there is no need to worry, this book

After all, more than 80% of the work has been completed with Shang Zhi and the others. I was just coordinating the overall situation and didn't expend much effort. But I have been separated from you for several months, so I also want to rest for a few days and spend some time with you.

How are you doing?"

"Master, just...how many days?" Kong Luhua seemed a little dissatisfied.

"Haha, to be honest with you, madam, I think about it recently and there is a lot to do." Ruan Yuan couldn't help but smile and said: "I was thinking of presenting a set of uncollected books from the Four Treasurys to the emperor, but now I have found them.

There are more than one hundred, but when I was in Hangzhou, I only copied twenty. There are always more

Is it better to record some and send them together? Moreover, many scholars cannot hear about the affairs of the ministers of the country and dynasty, but it is also a pity. I just want to collect the inscriptions of the ministers' family reports and form a "Huangqing Stele Edition".

If these two things can be done well, then the time spent in Yangzhou will not be wasted, right?"

"Master..." It seemed that all the girls in the Ruan family were a little unhappy.

"Brother, the magistrate's sedan chair has arrived outside. The people over there said they heard that my brother has returned home and want to meet him. I wonder if my brother is now..." At this time, Ruan Heng's voice suddenly sounded downstairs.

When Ruan Yuan heard the word "prefect", he felt a burst of joy.

"Madam, I have to go down this time. The current magistrate of Yangzhou is a Jinshi in the same year as me. His name is Yi Bingshou, and his courtesy name is Mo Qing. I have always admired Brother Mo Qing for his character and talent. Now that I haven't seen you for many years, I also

Miss him?" As he said that, Ruan Yuan stopped walking.

Kong Luhua went straight down. Thinking that she still had a royal status after all, it would be okay to go out and see the prefect Yi Bingshou, so she temporarily asked the two daughters of Xie and Tang to step back and told them to leave Ruan Yuan alone. When spring comes, she will take care of herself.

I will take them to Lei Tang for a spring outing.

Here, Ruan Yuan went downstairs and walked to the second door. He saw a hurried figure in front of him, and a fourth-grade official had already greeted him. Ruan Yuan looked at him and saw that it was indeed Yi Bingshou, the same year before, who also took the initiative to step forward.

He bowed: "Brother Mo Qing? I didn't expect that you and I would be so destined to meet each other in Yangzhou! How is Brother Mo Qing's health after all these years?"

When Yi Bingshou saw Ruan Yuan going out, he was also very happy and said: "Bo Yuan, I haven't seen you for many years, but you are much more mature than before! Haha, you said that life flies by so fast. When you first took office as governor, you can

I was still in my prime, now look at me, old brother, this

Your beard has turned a lot whiter? How is it? How are you living in Yangzhou these days?" Yi Bingshou is ten years older than Ruan Yuan, but his official position has always been just the prefect, so he has watched Ruan Yuan rise from the throne to where he is now.

Mature and steady, I feel a little more envious in my heart.

"Brother Mo Qing, I have always been fine. In fact, I have also heard that there was a flood in Yangzhou last year. Brother Mo Qing did his best to provide disaster relief and shared the joys and sorrows with the people. I feel ashamed." Ruan Yuan also said modestly:

"This time when I return home to observe the rules, I actually don't want to disturb Brother Mo Qing. I just want to live in peace for two years and not compete with the people for profit. I feel sorry for Brother Mo Qing. But I don't know why Brother Mo Qing wants to take the initiative today.

How about a trip to my house?"

"Boyuan, what are you talking about? I still don't know your character? Having you here in Yangzhou is a blessing for the people of our house. Besides, our government office is nearby. Come to your place.

What's the trouble?" Yi Bingshou

He smiled and said: "I came here this time, and I really want to discuss something with you. During the two years I have been in Yangzhou, I suddenly discovered that Yangzhou's official records have not been revised for some time. How can this Jiangdu Ganquan place with outstanding people and spiritual people...

None

Where are the complete government records? So in order to compile the government records, I want to first draw a map of Yangzhou's mountains and rivers, which is called "Yangzhou Illustrated Book", to lay a foundation for future records. No, I just remembered the day before yesterday that Boyuan was in the capital.

when,

There was only one movie like that... "The Map of the Earth". Bo Yuan's talent for surveying and mapping is rare in the world, so if you can help me a little bit, you can save Yangzhou's prosperity and prosperity forever.

Do people remember it?”

"Brother Mo Qing is so polite. Since it is something that will benefit Sangzi, I am naturally willing to help." Ruan Yuan agreed without hesitation.

"Prefect Yi." At this time, Kong Luhua had also arrived downstairs. Seeing Yi Bingshou in front, she went up to him and bowed to him. However, it was heard that Ruan Yuan had two books to revise before, and Yi Bingshou did not want to

Knowing his interest, Ruan Yuan was given a book-editing job. He felt even more uncomfortable, so he smiled at Yi Bingshou and said, "Prefect Yi

He is an old friend of the Master, and I shouldn’t say anything more about this matter of compiling the annals. But now the Master is at home, and there is still a book being edited, and dozens of other books to be copied, and the Master has just returned from Leitang for mourning.

, I am also weak, and I hope that the prefect will put my health first, so I won’t need his help in this matter for the time being.”

"Madam, I can handle these things." Ruan Yuan also comforted Kong Luhua and said: "I will just ask someone to copy the book. Finally, I will read it again and if there are no mistakes, I will send it to the emperor. As for ""

Of course, there are younger students in Yangzhou who are willing to help with the matter "Recorded on the Tablet Tablets", and there is no need to personally experience everything.

Why? But the "Yangzhou Illustrated Classics" mentioned by Brother Mo Qing is an important matter in Sangzi's culture and education. It has been my wish since I was a child to contribute to the cultivation of my hometown's aspirations, so I still have to take on this matter. Madam, if

Worried that I was overworked, I also called Li Tang and we painted together. Wouldn’t that make me feel more relaxed?”

"Oh...how should I put it..." Kong Luhua looked calm, but in her heart she couldn't laugh or cry.

"Madam, it seems that Boyuan is not in good health these days, so how about this?" Yi Bingshou also advised: "Since Yangzhou Prefecture wants to compile the "Illustrated Book", I will naturally find more people who can draw.

The students will come over. When the time comes, I promise that I will never tire Bo Yuan.

! Boyuan, I just remembered something. The government office reported the day before yesterday that the Fujian rebel Cai Qian had conquered Fengshan County in Taiwan, and had transferred Admiral Li Changgeng from Zhejiang to support him. Boyuan, this Admiral Li

I saw you wrote in your letter that you were a good general, right?"

Hearing this, Ruan Yuan couldn't help but be surprised.

"Sure enough, Cai Qian came back just after I left office..." Ruan Yuan sighed and said to Yi Bingshou: "Yes, when it comes to naval battles, no one in the country can be better than Brother Xiyan. This is

The next time Cai Qian took the initiative to come back and die,

It also gave him a chance. Brother Mo Qing, since you said that there are reports about frontline naval battles in the government offices and residences, please give me a copy of the residence reports in the future. If there is someone who needs me at sea, I will also help Xi.

Brother Yan, please give me a moment."

"Okay, I will definitely help you deliver the residence newspaper." Yi Bingshou nodded and said: "Also, Boyuan, this matter of repairing books..."

"I'm going back to look for some drawings. Brother Mo Qing, after you have found all the students there, we will start work. Since we are compiling a chronicle for our hometown, this drawing must be accurate!" Ruan Yuan thought of this,

Already very excited

Already, he hurriedly said goodbye to Kong Luhua and went to the Wenxuan Building. Seeing that Ruan Yuan agreed to repair his ambition, Yi Bingshou also said goodbye to Kong Luhua and returned to the government office. Only a confused Kong Luhua was left standing in the door, not knowing what to say.

something.

"Oh, Master, do you understand what I'm thinking..." Seeing Ruan Yuan concentrating on writing books, Kong Luhua felt sour and sweet in her heart, and she smiled bitterly.
Chapter completed!