Gao Jingshi was just "astonished", which was already a sign of great restraint. At least when Chen Siyu and Chen Zhangyuan saw that Gao Jingshi was just "astonished", he was very impressed, because he had heard Pan Sheng talk about this before. They were all shocked when this happened, and even thought they had heard it wrong.
Compiling history is a major event, and revising the "Da Ming Hui Dian" is even more important among major events, especially as everyone knows the saying "compilation of history in prosperous times". For example, the Hongzhi period was considered a prosperous period for the Ming Dynasty, so the compilation of the Hui Dian began In the seventh and twenty-fourth years of the Jiajing reign, Emperor Jiajing won the "Great Ceremony Council War" and rebuilt the ceremony. This was a manifestation of "historical revision in the prosperous age".
The Wanli Dynasty compiled the Hui Dian again this time because Gao Gong reversed the various declines in the late Jiajing years. Finance, border defense, and official administration all improved greatly, so there was a call to rebuild the Ming Dynasty Hui Dian.
Therefore, to a certain extent, the reconstruction of the Ming Dynasty Ceremony is not only to commemorate the merits of Longqing and Wanli Emperors, but also to commemorate the merits of Gao Gong. This has great political significance at the moment when Gao Dang Bingguo. Gao Pragmatic privately estimated that it would make him Being involved in this matter and serving as the editor may have also considered his own life experience.
But this cannot explain Pan Sheng's words asking him to take responsibility, because no matter how you look at it, he cannot bear this responsibility.
It doesn't matter whether he is talented or not, the main reason why he cannot shoulder this responsibility is that his high pragmatic qualifications are not enough - and they are far from enough.
Pan Sheng has just said that the compilation of the "Da Ming Huidian" in Gao Gong's era was very grand: Gao Gong personally took charge of the chief executive; Ma Ziqiang, a scholar of the University; Wang Bor, Lin Shizhang, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor; The right minister of the ministry, Shen Shixing, the young minister of Zhan and the bachelor of the chamber, and Wang Xijue, the minister of Zhan and the bachelor of the chamberlain, serve as the vice president. Among the highest-level civil servants, all the figures who have anything to do with the history of history are all prominently represented. List.
And who were the editors and editors at that time? There are Chen Jingbang, He Luowen, Zhongyun on the left and editor, Xu Guo on the right, Chen Siyu, editor Zhao Zhigao, Tian Yijun, Xu Xianqing, Zhang Wei, Han Shineng, Yu Shenxing, Zhu Geng, Li changchun, Sun Jigao, editor Shen Yuan, Xi Confucius, Fan Qian, Huang Fengxiang, Liu Yao, Sheng Na, Huang Hongxian, Liu Yukui, Liu Yuanzhen, Gong Jiachen, Shi Wei, Yu Menglin , Wang Yingxuan, reviewed Liu Kezheng, Liu Chuxian, Wang Zuyi, Zhao Yongxian, etc.
Look at this luxurious configuration, put high pragmatism into it, not to mention that the chief and vice president will definitely have nothing to do with him, even among the editors, he will not be ranked!
Although most of the presidents and vice-presidents are actually just in name, and they probably won’t even take a look at the manuscript until the final review, but just looking at the editors, there are so many high-ranking officials with senior qualifications. He is very pragmatic and a new scholar. How can I be responsible for a small editor like Yang'er among them?
I’m afraid I’m going to be rejected to death!
So after Gao Jingshi was stunned, he quickly politely declined: "Pan Butang, I am just a newly promoted editor. When I first entered Yutang, I have few talents and little knowledge. I don't understand everything. It is right to read more and learn more."
Pan Sheng advised: "Although this matter is a bit difficult to deal with, after all, it is a matter of Gao Wen's justice. With your participation, it is a matter of public and private matters."
Gao Pragmatic remained silent.
Seeing that he was still on his way, Chen Siyu didn't take over everything as soon as he heard about it. He thought he was Gao Gong's nephew, so he took the credit directly on himself. He sighed in his heart: If it weren't for the holy will, it would be hard to disobey it. How could there be such a good thing for you? Now the emperor has cleared away all the biggest troubles for you. Even if others want to take advantage of this great achievement, they can only follow you and drink some soup.
He sighed in his heart, and also gave words of advice: "Gao Xiuzhan, to a certain extent, your qualifications in the Hanlin Academy are not shallow, but you have not been transferred after completing the Zhenqi Examination. As for that, The convenience of knowledge, haha... Not to mention that you are the number one scholar in the Six Poems, let's talk about the emperor's personal inscription: "I am the true leader for two hundred years, I have written a number of poems and written elixirs". Based on this sentence alone, who can say anything about you? Little knowledge?"
Seeing that the commander-in-chief also said the same thing, Gao pragmatic had to take a step back and said: "Since the department and the commander-in-chief have advised me like this, I don't dare to refuse too much, lest I be said to be a vegetarian... I can do it..." I agreed to serve as editor, but I ask the two superior officials not to mention the responsibility again. Let’s not talk about my incompetence. If something serious happens, I will die without redemption.”
Chen Siyu saw that he was still unwilling to take on the big responsibility. He knew that the emperor's headmaster could not help but be a little anxious. He wanted to persuade him again, but Pan Sheng said with a smile on the side: "Gao Xiuzhan is careful in his words and deeds. The headquarters has already I know what you mean, so I won’t mention the topic of responsibility anymore, but since you agreed to be the editor, you can’t be lazy, you have to start work tomorrow.”
Chen Siyu glanced at Pan Sheng in surprise and said to himself: This is not what the emperor told you. If you agree like this, how will you deal with the emperor then?
However, Gao Pangshi had already stood up and bowed his hands to Pan Sheng and Chen Siyu: "The department and the director can rest assured that the official will come to participate in the compilation tomorrow. However, the official is newly involved in this matter. I am afraid that I can only start by checking the allusion copy. , please let the two superiors know."
"That's natural, that's natural." Pan Sheng agreed with a smile, and then said to Chen Siyu: "Do you have anything else to ask from the director?"
The meaning of this sentence was very obvious, and Chen Siyu could naturally hear it. He smiled and shook his head, and said pragmatically to Gao: "There is nothing more to explain. Gao Xiuzhuan can go back to the Inspection Hall to get familiar with it first."
Gao pragmatically bid farewell to the two Shangguan officials and went to familiarize himself with the environment.
As soon as Gao Pragmatic left, Chen Siyu said to Pan Sheng with a melancholy look on his face: "Uncle Zong, when the emperor summoned the two of us, he made it clear and clear..."
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious." Pan Sheng still smiled and said, stroking his beard: "The current president of this matter is Mr. Guo Ge, and the vice presidents will not get involved before the compilation is completed. There has been such a major adjustment in the editor-in-chief. All those who served as officials during the period when Gao Xiu-zhan was the prince's companion and during the period of observing the government, have been transferred... As long as Gao Xiu-zhan takes office tomorrow, the rest will Who among the editors still doesn’t understand the meaning? At that time, regardless of whether he has the word ‘responsible’ or not, he will have to shoulder the responsibility.”
"But..." Chen Siyu still frowned: "What if someone doesn't see the meaning?"
Pan Sheng narrowed his old eyes slightly: "Although it is unlikely, but since the head of the hospital said 'in case', then let's count it as 'in case'. If there is such a person, we can only give some advice."
Chen Siyu smiled bitterly and said: "I'm just afraid of having strong points."
Pan Sheng snorted, but said nothing.
Chen Siyu frowned again and said, "Uncle Zong, there may be something wrong here."
"Oh?" Pan Sheng frowned and said, "What's wrong?"
"As for being responsible, it's actually just a title. But now Gao Xiuzhan is unwilling to take this title. Although the colleagues involved in this matter will feel less conflicted, in the future when the emperor wants to reward people based on their merits...how can it be?
Isn’t it also missing a name?”
Pan Sheng chuckled, waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter. For such a big thing as compiling the ceremony, in the end, it's not about reporting merit online layer by layer. The Hanlin Academy is the first yamen to report merit. In the final analysis, this matter is
You are the first one to handle it."
Chen Siyu was startled for a moment, but he immediately came back to his senses and nodded slightly.
Pan Sheng gave another pointer: "So you see, the emperor's intention is very obvious now, and you have the initiative in this matter. If you seize the opportunity, won't you also have meritorious service and great merit by then?"
Chen Siyu's eyes lit up, and he quickly bowed his hands to Pan Sheng and thanked him: "Thank you very much for the guidance. I know how to do it."
Pan Sheng smiled, stood up, and said, "Okay, I've stayed here long enough, it's time to go back to the headquarters."