"Chang Jishi...this matter is no small matter. A villain really can't make the decision!"
"You mean you can't give me these books?" Chang Suining asked quietly.
Eunuch Pan complained bitterly and begged: "A villain has no right to make the decision in such matters... But please be kind to the governor and please don't embarrass the villain."
"When am I going to make things difficult for you? Isn't this because I'm discussing it with you?"
There was no sign of anger in the girl's voice, and she only said: "The reason why I say this is because I have heard that before the Zheng family's tens of thousands of books in Luoyang and Xingyang were sent back to the capital, the saint was there
The emperor said in the early morning that these collections of books will be shared with people from all over the world. After being classified by the Hanlin Academy, the manuscripts will be sent to various states for study. The collection of books in the Central Plains is like this, and the collection in Jiangnan should be like this in the future."
Eunuch Pan listened attentively and nodded hurriedly: "Yes, there is such a thing... In that case, why didn't Chang Shishi wait a moment?"
He forced a smile on his face and said: "... No one will be left behind for such a big event, and Jiangdu will never be left behind!"
"But I urgently need these books and can't wait that long." Chang Sui Ning said: "Since they have to be sent to Jiangdu sooner or later, why can't I stay first?"
Eunuch Pan had a complicated smile and reminded her cautiously: "But...but these originals are still to be stored in the library of Jixian Palace in the palace. You left all these originals, so what are they used by Beijing and other states?"
Woolen cloth?"
Chang Sui Ning was startled, then showed a dazed look: "That's right, I actually forgot about this... What should be sent to Jiangdu later should be a copy. I cut off the original without permission, which is wrong.
"
As she spoke, she raised her hand to help Eunuch Pan: "It was indeed my fault that I didn't think carefully just now. Thanks to Eunuch Pan for reminding me."
Eunuch Pan's heart suddenly went up and down. Just when he was about to stuff the piece of meat back into his stomach, he heard the voice again: "If that's the case, then I'll send someone to copy it. I only take the copy and don't move it."
These original books.”
Eunuch Pan, who had just stood up, almost felt his legs weaken when he heard this: "Chang Jishi..."
Chang Suining: "Anyway, the manuscript will be sent to Jiangdu in the future. If I keep a copy in advance, it can also save the Hanlin Academy a lot of trouble - Eunuch Pan, it can be done now."
She said this in a tone of "I have taken ten thousand steps back."
Eunuch Pan looked embarrassed, but he couldn't help but think that compared to the other party's ruthless act of leaving these books behind just now, this proposal now made him feel that it was rather considerate.
It's as if the house was about to be demolished just now, but now only one window can be opened... The "compromise" in this makes it much easier for people to accept.
Eunuch Pan was about to say something but stopped, and heard Chang Sui Ning say in a reminding tone: "Eunuch, you must think more about yourself."
Eunuch Pan asked tentatively: "...I wonder what the governor Chang means by this?"
"Nowadays, the world is unstable. When Eunuch Pan escorts these books back to Beijing, if something goes wrong along the way and the books are intercepted or damaged..." Chang Sui Ning said: "At least I will have a copy here.
exist."
Eunuch Pan was frightened when he heard this - was this a threat or a reminder? Or both?
Also, when the imperial envoy Zhan Shilang and his party escorted the collection of books from the Central Plains back to the capital, they encountered a killer on the way, but fortunately, they were safe in the end.
The toast and the fine wine were all placed in front of him, but Eunuch Pan never dared to make the decision without authorization, so he could only say: "Then... how about our family send someone to send a memorial letter back to Beijing as quickly as possible, and ask His Majesty for permission first... How about?"
"
Chang Suining nodded, looked at the mountains of books, and said: "It's just that there are so many books, and it's really not easy to copy them. It has to be done as quickly as possible. In order not to delay Eunuch Pan's return to Beijing, I will do it tomorrow."
People come to copy books—"
Eunuch Pan: ...Is this going to be executed first and then reported? And if she has already started copying, can the saint who relies on her to fight the Japanese pirates still ask her to destroy it?
This is a determination not to give up until the goal is achieved.
"But don't worry, Eunuch Pan, I will never take away even a single word before the saint gives permission. If the saint still refuses in the end, I will burn the completed manuscript on the spot without any hesitation."
Having said this, Eunuch Pan knew that no matter how ignorant he was, he couldn't stop him anymore. Otherwise, not to mention whether the piece of meat could be saved, he himself would not be able to enjoy any good fruits. In all likelihood, he would end up with "a piece of meat".
The fate of two dead bodies.
Anyway, he did his best, and let the saints think about the rest.
Chang Suining came out of the library here, and his eyes suddenly felt bright.
It’s not that she’s impatient and insists on being the first, but she knows better than Eunuch Pan how the collection of books will be divided after they are returned to the capital——
Not only should they be classified according to the type of books, but also according to the degree of urgency. For example, some books will be copied to the Imperial College, while some books will be stored separately in the Jixian Hall and only allowed to be read by the emperor's royal family and high-ranking officials.
In other words, the scope and objects of use of these collections of books will still be divided into three, six or nine levels, and there will be layers of restrictions that are not known to the public. In this complicated and long process, if any minister or figure is involved,
Mixed with selfish motives, it is not difficult to imagine what will be left after being assigned to study in various houses.
Furthermore, given the current situation, the court is in a state of flux and government orders are changing rapidly. It is unknown whether these books will be distributed to the states within three to five years.
And where the war will burn next, no one can say... She tried her best to keep as many copies of these books as it would be safer.
At this time, she indeed needs to use these books to achieve her own goals - how can she and Jiangnan's books not complete each other?
Chang Sui Ning, who wanted to complete the collection of books in Jiangnan, returned to the governor's office. As soon as he met Wang Changshi, Mr. Luo and others, he had to prepare for copying the books.
"...What collection of books?" Luo Guanlin felt that he did not understand.
Chang Sui Ning sat down behind the writing desk, and Lu Xiucai came forward to polish the ink. He only heard Chang Sui Ning say: "The imperial envoy confiscated it."
Luo Guanlin was stunned: "Which ones?"
"Of course all of them."
Lu Xiucai's movement of studying ink suddenly stopped. Wang Changshi was shocked and Yao Ran also stopped writing.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! There was a buzz in Luo Guanlin's head, and he subconsciously asked: "...Didn't you go to the camp to inspect the coastal defense?"
"Yes, I just decided on this matter when I returned to the city." Chang Suining picked up the pen and prepared to write the list.
Luo Guanlin looked at her in disbelief: "How did you decide it? Who did you decide it with?"
For such a big matter, how could anyone dare to settle with her if he didn't have a brain?
Chang Sui Ning picked up his pen and started writing, while explaining the general process: "...Anyway, I will copy it first, and then wait for the saint's nod."
There was a brief silence in the study - is this a refreshing way of saying "cut first and tell later"?
Even though Luo Guanlin had experience in rebellion, he couldn't help but say at this moment: "... such an action by the governor will definitely be jealous of the emperor and criticized by the courtiers."
"Without this matter, there would be no suspicion and criticism." Chang Sui Ning said: "Sir, don't worry, I am exercising my discretion. This matter is not a big deal in the current situation."
Of course she knew that there were many people who wished they could crush her to death, but unfortunately they couldn't.
Chang Sui Ning paused while writing, raised his head and smiled at Luo Guanlin, and said comfortingly: "Sir, don't worry, I will be difficult to kill."
Even the Empress is maintaining a certain balance between the two. If the Empress can use her, she will not break this balance due to trivial matters for the time being. Now it depends on who is willing to give in and who can go further.
It's not right or wrong, but pros and cons.
Since they are taking advantage of each other, of course she must use this to maximize her own interests.
The emperor has his political needs, and she also has hers.
Wang Changshi wiped his sweat quietly and thought of the old lady's words before he came - [Ability is true ability, and tossing is also true tossing]
Luo Guanlin didn't say anything either, or he agreed with Chang Suining's words. She knew where the bottom line was. She didn't know her own bottom line, but when it came to stepping on other people's bottom lines, she was a good hand.
At this point, he could only ask: "Does the governor know how many books there are in the collection?"
Chang Suining continued to write: "Today's rough inspection, including the heavy editions, there are seven to eight thousand volumes."
Lu Xiucai suddenly stopped breathing. How...how much?
One thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four thousand, five thousand, six thousand, seven...Father! Mother! Grandma! Lingbao Tianzun, the Jade Emperor! Confucius, the most holy teacher!
Lu Xiucai kept shouting incoherently in his heart.
After all, Luo Guanlin had seen the world. At this moment, he could still calmly ask: "Will all these seven or eight thousand volumes be copied?"
As she just said, there must be heavy copies among them. Heavy copies refer to those that have been circulated in other companies or on the market.
When she asked for books from the Gu and Yu families before, she only asked for rare and rare copies, and she did not take duplicate copies.
Luo Guanlin estimated that among the seven or eight thousand volumes, there were only about six or seven hundred unique and rare volumes - he really exaggerated and even used the word "only".
Six or seven hundred volumes are already very impressive, plus the nearly three hundred "donations" she has received these days... As a result, she has a collection of thousands of rare books in her hands... and all of them are difficult to read.
Looking for a rare item.
Throughout the past and present, this number has been beyond the reach of most book collectors.
However, when I thought about it, I realized that this was the result of "gathering the talents of many families". Almost all the precious collections of books in the prosperous Jiangdu City were gathered here. How could it not be overwhelming in terms of number?
"Yes, we must copy them, not just the rare ones." Chang Sui Ning said: "As long as the two volumes do not overlap, we must copy them all."
She didn't want the heavy books in the Gu family's hands before because they could take them out whenever she wanted and the minced meat was still in the pot. But these books are different. Once they leave Jiangdu, they may not be easy to find in the future.
Instead of wasting time and effort searching elsewhere later, it is better to keep a copy for yourself.
"Except for the duplicates, I think there are three to four thousand volumes..." Luo Guanlin said: "When will it take to finish copying?"
"So we need to find a lot of people to copy it." Chang Sui Ning said: "The Gu family and the Yu family can use people, and with these scholars recruited over time, they should be able to make up a hundred or so people."
What she was writing down was an estimate of the number of people who could be found anywhere to copy the book.
Lu Xiucai plucked up the courage to clear his throat, clasped his hands in front of him, and smiled modestly but did not dare to be too modest: "Master Governor... Although I am not talented, in terms of writing, I can still count it as an advantage..."
Chang Suining nodded knowingly and looked at Yao Ran with a smile: "You will all go then."
Lu Xiucai separated his clenched hands, clenched them into two fists, and looked at Yao Ran excitedly.
Yao Ran looked at Chang Suining and asked uncertainly: "Mr. Lu and I have gone, so who is around to do the work?"
She is different from Lu Xiucai. She has never lacked books since she was a child and has never experienced the difficulty of reading. Although she is also interested in those books now, there are only a few of them. In comparison, she always puts Chang Sui Ning first.
bit.?
"It doesn't matter, it's enough that I still have Mr. Qian here." Chang Suining smiled and looked at Luo Guanlin.
Luo Guanlin: "..."
Okay, let’s do this to him, right?
"By the way, Mrs. Qian and Mr. Qian will also go with you." Luo Ze was not in the study today, Chang Suining specially added, and added Luo Xi equally.
This is a great opportunity, especially for children from poor families.
"..." Luo Guanlin's frowning eyebrows relaxed slightly under his mask.
Young people should gain more knowledge, and it doesn't matter if he suffers a little...
only--
"Hundreds of people copy the book, just in case there is someone with bad intentions..." Wang Changshi expressed Luo Guanlin's worries.
Chang Suining: "Don't worry, Mr. Shi, this matter is no trivial matter. I have detailed regulations."
After all, she had already planned it and had thought of everything she should have thought of.
…
Early the next morning, a book-copying team of a hundred people arrived as scheduled.
Before they approached the library, they were rigorously searched to ensure that they did not carry anything flammable, sharp or suspicious.
During the copying period, there were also explicit restrictions: no candles or candles were allowed to be lit or tea was placed within a hundred steps of the surrounding area.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Each two people have a few cases, a grinding book boy, and a guard with supervisory responsibilities to ensure that no accidents occur along the way.
In addition, there are three prohibitions: no sweating, no tears, and no drooling.
If the first one is not correct, you can use an ice basin to help. The second and third ones are all about self-restraint.
Erlang of the Gu family was also brought in to make up the numbers. His father said that if the others beside him couldn't do it, he could still copy the books.
In the copy room, Erlang of the Gu family turned around and looked around. Seeing such an orderly scene, he was inexplicably agitated in his heart... No, what was he agitating about? This Chang Governor had just robbed his Gu family.
!
But... under this situation, he had to admit that this Chang governor really seemed to be doing something big.
I just don’t know if she wants these books to hide them for her own use, or if she has other plans?
Most of the people present did not care to think about this issue. The books they were copying now were all things they could not see in ordinary times. This kind of touch could not be described in words. They were so hungry that they could hardly feel the pain in their bodies.
Tired.
If it weren't for the fact that once one of the "Three Don'ts" were violated, one would be dragged away from here immediately. There would be many people who wanted to cry at their desks at this moment.
Until the end of the day, when the official in charge of the matter issued a message and put the pen to paper, there were still people who were still reluctant to leave.
After leaving the copy office, several literati hugged each other and cried loudly.
Two eunuchs passing by joked in a low voice: "Crying in mourning is..."
One scholar choked with sobs and said in a trembling voice: "...This is a joy and a loss!"
Bah, bah, bah, it’s right to cry with joy!
…
At the same time, a group of people who had traveled a long way appeared outside the governor's house in Jiangdu.
A commoner man jumped out of the carriage and looked up at the plaque of the Governor's Mansion under the setting sun, his eyes brighter than the sunset.
Seeing the young man waiting outside the door to greet him, the man hurriedly waved: "Brother Ah Che! Over here!"