Is there a misunderstanding? Well, let’s explain it clearly as soon as possible. Li Zhen knew it well and was not frightened by Li Shimin’s unwillingness to see him. He paused and said hurriedly: "Father, my son and ministers occasionally have something to say when making books."
The idea has been tested by my subordinates, and it is now feasible. I dare not hide it, so I came here to report it to my father." As he spoke, he took out a memorial and a book from his sleeves: "Father, this is for your use.
The Analects of Confucius printed out of my mind is quite impressive, and I would like to ask my father to take a look at it."
Li Shimin looked at Li Zhen and said nothing for a long time. After a while, he waved his hand and signaled the young eunuch accompanying him to hand over what Li Zhen had presented. He didn't look at Li Zhen's book first, but first
When he flipped through the book, just looking at it casually, Li Shimin's face immediately showed a look of surprise - the full text of "The Analects" is not long, that is, about 4,000 words, and it is printed into a one-foot-long, eight-foot-long book.
The book was only about thirty pages long, but the characters on it were graceful and graceful, soft on the outside and strong on the inside, with a profound and serene charm. With Li Shimin's love for calligraphy, he immediately recognized this regular script.
It was the handwriting of Yu Shinan, the Minister of Rites, but when he looked at it again, it was obvious that the words were not written with a brush. He suddenly became suspicious and put it down: "How did this book come from?"
Hehe, it's done! Li Zhen was secretly proud in her heart, but her face was full of respect and she said: "Returning to my father, since I entered school, I have often heard that my father issued orders to educate the people everywhere. I deeply thought that
However, I think that for education, there must be books. If it is all done by hand copying, it will be time-consuming and labor-intensive, and mistakes will inevitably be made. As a prince, I should share the worries of my father. I think if printing can replace handwriting,
Copying can not only save time and labor, but also show the court's love for the people and respect for the people. Therefore, every time I have free time, I always think about it. After repeated experiments, I finally got something. My son has ordered a printing factory to be established.
This book is a sample of large-scale printing of books." Li Zhen paused, glanced at Li Shimin's face, and then said: "My son wanted to copy the calligraphy many years ago, so he specially asked someone to ask Yu Shangshu to write a post.
Because Yu Shangshu's calligraphy is good, a few days ago, I asked someone to use this post as a model to print this book." Li Zhen talked freely and explained the cause of the incident in detail, and he immediately
Li Shimin's curiosity was aroused.
"Oh? How long does it take to print this book? How many can be printed at one time?" Li Shimin pondered for a while and asked.
Haha, the old man took the bait! Li Zhen felt secretly happy and hurriedly replied: "Back to my father, if there is a copy, let's take the Analects of Confucius as an example. If we print a thousand copies at a time, how long will it take?"
It only takes one and a half months, but even if it is to print more than 10,000 copies, the time required is only three months. As long as the typesetting is completed, there is no limit to the number of prints, no matter how much it is, it can be printed."
What Li Zhen said is already a very conservative estimate. In fact, considering the scale of the printing plant that Li Zhen has built so far, the time required to print 10,000 copies of "The Analects" is enough for two and a half months. But that's it.
It still shocked all the ministers. None of the important ministers believed that such magic existed in the world. Although they did not dare to question Li Zhenxiang in front of the emperor, they discussed it in private, and the hall was buzzing.
The sound immediately became loud.
Even though Li Shimin had a broad vision, he frowned after hearing Li Zhen's words. He looked at Li Zhen suspiciously for a while and asked in a deep voice: "Is what Zhen'er said true?"
"Replying to my father, everything I said is true, and I don't dare to deceive my father with lies." Li Zhen replied respectfully.
In Li Shimin's impression, Li Zhen has always been calm and reliable, especially the new furniture he made in the past few years, which impressed Li Shimin even more. Seeing that Li Zhen was so sure, Li Shimin didn't believe it completely.
, but after all, he believed it a little, pondered for a while, and stopped asking more questions about the matter. He turned to look at the ministers who were talking about it, and said with a smile: "I think this book is acceptable, you may wish to give it a try.
one time."
Li Shimin issued an order, and the young eunuchs who accompanied him passed this book to the important ministers. Starting from Zuo Pu Shefang Xuanling, they took turns to read it one by one. All of them were experienced people.
Naturally, I understand that if this book can be printed as Li Zhen said, it will be extremely beneficial to the imperial court's attempt to educate the people. Naturally, everyone will praise it. The applause is loud and clear.
Li Zhen enjoyed listening to the sound, but before Li Zhen could get enough of it, the old man's next words made Li Zhen break out in a cold sweat - "Zhen'er, what about the rule of law?"
How to see it?"
Damn it, the old man still asked. Damn it, no matter who the editor is, I can’t get involved anyway. We just wait for the book to come out and print it. Li Zhenjin had considered that his father had asked before he came.
The possibility of this question still made me break out in a cold sweat. Otherwise, this question is really difficult to answer. Although the whole hall is full of important ministers, there is no guarantee that there are not those brothers’ informants among them. At this time, if Li Zhen
If the answer is wrong, the word will be spread out. At that time, even if Li Zhen does not want to participate in the fight for the legitimate son, I am afraid that the brothers will not let him go. But the problem is that the old man has already opened his mouth.
You have to answer even if you don’t answer, right?
Li Zhen thought for a while and said: "Returning to my father, I think that administering the canon is necessary. However, I think that administering the canon requires a lot of time, but educating the people is urgent. If we first compile the existing four books and five classics,
That is, the four books of "Great Learning", "The Doctrine of the Mean", "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mencius"; "The Book of Songs", "Shangshu", "Book of Rites", "Book of Changes", "Spring and Autumn" five classics and the "Nine Chapters" of Ming Suan Ke,
It might be better if books such as "Zhang Qiujian", "Xia Houyang", "Zhou Bi", "Five Classics Suan", "Ji Yi", "Three Class Numbers", "Zhu Shu", "Ji Gu" and so on are published in the world first.
"
Li Shimin asked who should be the editor-in-chief of the classics, but Li Zhen's answer was not what he asked. He simply changed the concept. However, what he said was quite insightful. Especially the concept of the Four Books and Five Classics was refreshing. After all, the so-called "Four Books and Five Classics" at this time
The scriptures are very vast, far more than the few books mentioned by Li Zhen - the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty consists of nine classics: "Zhou Li", "Yili", "Book of Rites", "Zuo Zhuan", "Gongyang Zhuan",
"Gu Liang Biography", together with "Book of Changes", "Shang Shu", and "Book of Songs", are called the "Nine Classics". As for various biographies, there are many more, and even the Nine Classics has dozens of different versions.
Li Shimin naturally knew the reason for Li Zhen's secret change of concept, but seeing that Li Zhen didn't want to say anything, Li Shimin didn't care about himself. He smiled and didn't ask any more questions. He looked around at the ministers and said, "Everyone."
What do you think Zhen'er said?"
How? What else? Li Shimin's words have already clearly meant that he agrees with Li Zhen's views, and the ministers will not force themselves to stop it. Furthermore, this matter is also a good thing that benefits the country and the people, so naturally the ministers will not.
Those who object will of course agree with it and agree with it.
"Your Majesty, I have some unknown matters that I would like to ask His Highness the King of Han." Amidst the praises, Wei Zheng, the secretary-supervisor, stood up and said loudly.
Li Shimin smiled and nodded: "That's right."
Damn it, why did this old man jump out again? When Li Zhen saw Wei Zheng, who was famous for his direct remonstrances, standing up, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty - when Li Zhen was making new furniture in front of her, Wei Zheng had come to speak out.
, saying that those new-style furniture are arrogant and luxurious things, and do not advocate generalization, and even say that such things should not appear in the palace. The words in this chapter are so stern that they almost ruined Li Zhen's good business of making money. If it were not for the old man himself
After using it, I was afraid that all the new furniture in Li Zhen's hands would be ruined. Now seeing Wei Zheng stand up again, Li Zhen was really angry, but in front of the old man, she acted like
No, he had no choice but to salute respectfully and said: "Master Wei, please tell me something. I know everything I know, and I will tell you everything."
Wei Zheng has an upright character and is famous all over the world for daring to offend Yan Zhijian. As long as he takes the lead, he will not be afraid even if Li Shimin Long Yan is furious.
Seeing Li Zhen's respectful attitude, Wei Zheng seemed to have no feeling at all and asked calmly: "I have three things that I don't understand. One is: where did the four books and five classics mentioned by the King of Han come from? Second, if they were printed books
, how to calculate the price? Thirdly, who takes the lead and how to control it to ensure accuracy? "
Wei Zheng's question was extremely sharp, but it hit the right spot. The voices of praise that filled the hall stopped immediately. Everyone's attention was focused on Li Zhen, and the hall became a little quiet.