"The Qing Dynasty has comprehensively studied the past and the present, and the principles and principles should be consistent. The different theories of Confucianism in the past are examined, and they are in line with the sage's decree. They are indeed immortal." [Old Book of Tang Dynasty·Kong Yingda Biography]
"The repair of the seismometer is also a process of investigating objects. Give it a try." The emperor patted Ma Jun on the shoulder. Even he did not notice that his attitude was not like a monarch to his ministers. Instead, it was like a senior encouraging his juniors and expressing his hope.
Earnest expectations: "If future generations cannot inherit and understand the wisdom of the sages, wouldn't it be a shame?"
Ma Jun was extremely rude and looked at the emperor for a while. After a long time, he bowed down and responded calmly: "I promise."
After today, Ma Jun suddenly felt that he might not stutter again.
"Wang Fu." The emperor said, then turned and walked out of the house, preparing to go back: "When you go back, you will select some good craftsmen from general supervisors, examination supervisors, etc., organize them, and participate in the repair of the seismometer.
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"Jinnuo." Wang Fu felt that this was unusual. An idea flashed in his mind and he asked, "Do you want a name?"
Restoring the seismograph was just the name. Wang Fu knew what he was asking, but he actually wanted to go one step further.
Sure enough, the emperor had this plan for a long time, and now that all the opportunities have matured, he no longer hides it: "In addition to the work of generals and examinations, a new government office will be built to study agriculture and military affairs.
Affiliated under the name of Taixue, it is called Gewuyuan, with the motto of 'Guruwuzhizhi', and Han Ji will be in charge of this."
"Ah?" Wang Fu didn't react for a moment and was stunned. He didn't expect that the position would not fall on him in the end: "Han Jie?"
Han Ji was a native of Nanyang. He was rarely famous, but he did not do anything. He moved to the mountains to avoid Yuan Shu's expedition. Liu Biao, the herdsman of Jingzhou, was lenient to outsiders and taboo on the inside. Han Ji was afraid of his life. At that time, Guanzhong was pacified, but Guandong was in chaos.
After a while, he fled from Wuguan to Guanzhong, where he became a member of the family and was promoted to Lang by Han Bin, the Minister of Finance.
"It's Han and Han Gongzhi. He is very interested in these skills and has many ideas. He just wants to use his talents." Why can't the emperor see the calculation in Wang Fu's heart? They are also Wang brothers. Regarding Wang Duan, the emperor is
Deliberately cultivated, because he is gentle and honest, and all his actions are very controllable; but this is not the case for Wang Fu. This person is too smart, unrestrained, and young. If he does not temper himself well, he will easily hurt himself.
What's more, the emperor has always been focused on taking steps step by step, and will not imitate Emperor Xiaoling's practice of Hongdu sect, and use it to appoint officials as officials to exclude scholars from outside. The sign of Gewuyuan is hung under Taixue.
This is the best proof that the emperor only wanted to build it into a research institute and laboratory for new technologies to provide the court with advanced agricultural and military technologies. He would not let it completely shake the theoretical foundation of Confucian classics and the idea of scholars serving as officials.
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Soon, the emperor walked to the Lingtai, personally inspected the seismometer, and came up with a new interpretation of "the study of things to achieve knowledge". The news that refuted Zheng Xuan's theory spread throughout the government and the public. There were supporters and detractors, and most people focused their attention.
Due to the ideological differences between the emperor and Zheng Xuan, few people paid attention to the establishment of the Gewuyuan, which was led by Pan Xu, the imperial servant, with Han Ji as the principal and Ma Jun as his deputy.
This is exactly in line with the emperor's expectations, and after passing through the civil affairs department for outstanding officials to study, the education department for grassroots officers to improve their literacy, and the elementary school for the orphans of heroes and other miscellaneous subjects, the courtiers have been impressed by the emperor and have repeatedly attached themselves to side subjects in addition to the five subjects of Taixue.
The behavior is not surprising.
But some people still find it strange, when did Taixue change from a purely academic institution to a comprehensive educational institution?
Didn't the emperor clearly state at the beginning that Taixue should "emphasize the five subjects simultaneously, with the Ming Jing as the first priority"?
This is also a question that Zheng Xuan is confused about. He has been thinking about it these days, whether it is the emperor's "responsibility of the emperor", "applying knowledge" and "people's unity", or the recent new ideas of "studying things to know".
Interpretation, these are the emperor's unique insights into the scriptures, which not only reflect the emperor's political likes and dislikes, but even reflect the emperor's thoughts.
Zheng Xuan has been trying to understand the emperor's personality and grasp the context of the emperor's thoughts for so long. It is only now that Zheng Xuan finally understands.
The emperor had the ambition to rejuvenate and had the corresponding abilities and strength. Zheng Xuan had no doubt that it was only a matter of time before the emperor unified the world and ushered in a prosperous age. It was precisely because of this that Zheng Xuan chose to come to Chang'an and choose to participate in the Taixue debate.
Helping the emperor sing a play was his original intention when he came, and it was also an unwritten tacit understanding between him and the emperor.
"Emperor Xiaowu has the theory of "Spring and Autumn Fanlu" about Shen Tianren's induction, and Emperor Xiaozhang has "White Tiger Tongyi" to define the similarities and differences of the Five Classics. Therefore, whenever there is peace and prosperity, there are great treatises." The emperor was in Tianlu this time.
The pavilion summoned Zheng Xuan. Also present were the imperial servant Zhao Qi, Guang Luxun Yang Biao, Yushi Zhongcheng Huandian, Shizhong Cui Lie, Lantai Lingshi Caiyong, secretary Ling Xunyue and other great scholars. They were all scholars of modern classics.
Everyone either has the important task of teaching the emperor knowledge, or is the main compiler of books such as "Huang Lan" and "Dongguan Han Ji".
With such a formation, everyone knows what is going to be discussed today.
The emperor was not ambiguous and went straight to the point: "The resurgence of the Han Dynasty is a great cause that people with lofty ideals have longed for for hundreds of years. In today's world, martial arts is the most important, but at the same time, civilized governance is equally important. Only when civilized and martial arts are flourishing can the world be governed.
For signs, the "Spring and Autumn Fanlu" and "White Tiger Tongyi" mentioned by the former are the essence of civil governance. Now that the imperial court is determined to revive the martial arts, martial arts is already in preparation, this civil governance should also start to be discussed. Sir, are you willing to do it for me?
Dong Zhongshu and Ban Mengjian opened another grand canon for the study of saints?"
Everyone had already been mentally prepared, and they were not surprised at this time. Instead, they checked each other with their eyes with great interest, silently expressing their agreement with the current candidate.
Zheng Xuan's gray eyebrows moved, his gentle eyes flashed with sharpness, and he nodded and said: "I promise, your Majesty has such great ambitions to promote the study of Confucian classics. How can I not help you with your meager resources and work together to achieve great things?" He paused.
After a pause, he continued: "It's just that there are many ancient and modern scriptures standing in conflict, each following the teachings of their masters, and questioning each other endlessly; moreover, there are many schools of masters, the chapters and sentences are messy, and the literature and theory are erroneous. If we want to follow the example of our predecessors, integrate the words of each school, delete the complex and simplify it, it will be practical.
Not easy."
"It is not only about cutting out the complex and simplifying it, but also about weeding out the old and bringing forth the new." The emperor made a request: "Using "Fan Lu" and "Tong Yi" as the basis, and the Thirteen Classics as the root, we should synthesize ancient and modern scriptures and compile a book that is applicable to all countries.
The classics are regarded as the foundation of eternal peace for the Han Dynasty."
"May I ask Your Majesty, what are the 'Thirteen Classics'?" Huan Dian suddenly asked.
Everyone also looked at the emperor with doubts. In their knowledge, the only Five Classics in the world were the "Poems", "Books", "Yi", "Book of Rites", and "Spring and Autumn" designated by Emperor Xiaowu. There were doctors of the Five Classics.
What unfolded with it was the foundation of classics in the Han Dynasty and even for the next thousand years. But when the "Thirteen Classics" suddenly appeared in the emperor's mouth, we had to ask clearly what scriptures were added to it.
The emperor explained: "These Thirteen Classics are additional additions to the original Five Classics, such as "Zhou Li" and "Yili", one of the 'Three Rites'; "Zuo Shi" in "Spring and Autumn",
"Gongyang", "Guliang"; as well as "The Analects of Confucius", "The Classic of Filial Piety", "Mencius", "Erya" and other books."
Except for "Erya", which is a noun dictionary used to explain famous things and study Confucian classics, the rest are all important Confucian classics. The emperor's move not only mixed all Confucian classics together, but also mixed the three most controversial ancient classics.
"Spring and Autumn" is also included in the category of "Thirteen Classics", and its ambition to unify ancient and modern classics and blend Confucian classics is obvious.
Zhao Qizhi felt that his breathing was no longer calm. He was over eighty years old this year and his time was running out. He never thought that he would be lucky enough to see the prosperous age again and participate in the compilation of a masterpiece. According to the emperor's thinking, this
The Thirteen Classics must not only be integrated together, but also the most accurate and current parts must be selected from the annotations of each school, and the emperor's personal comments on the scriptures must also be added to them.
After this book is completed, Confucian scholars all over the world must use this as a standard when annotating the scriptures, and are not allowed to tamper with or distort the scriptures at will; when studying the scriptures, they must also study and research according to the contents of this book; even the imperial examinations and officials
During the election, this policy must also be followed and no free play is allowed.
This is the magnificent work that the emperor said was 'applicable to all countries and will serve as the foundation for the eternal peace of the Han Dynasty'!