The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 446 Lu Cai Joins
Coming out of the palace, Chen Jingke first went back to Zixiao Temple.

I copied another oracle bone inscription document, took two relatively clear oracle bones and went straight to the Hongwen Museum, and found Lu Cai.

After hearing about the origin of this thing, Lu Cai was completely shocked: "What did you say? These are Yin Shang bones? The lines on them are Yin Shang characters? Oracle bone inscriptions?"

Chen Jingke was very satisfied with the effect, so he pretended to be plain. "Calm down, it's an oracle bone inscription from the Yin Shang Dynasty. This oracle bone is a sacrificial vessel."

Lu Cai said excitedly: "Calm down? Can I calm down? This is an ancient relic from the Shang Dynasty. Do you know what it means?"

As a Tang materialist, atheist, writer, historian, debater, calligrapher... an all-rounder who combines the strengths of all schools.

His hobbies are very extensive, gold and stone antiques are also one of his hobbies, and he has done some research.

Therefore, he understands the significance of oracle bone inscriptions to Chinese civilization better than ordinary people, and excitement is inevitable.

Chen Jingke said with a smile: "Then get excited first, let's talk after you get excited."

Lu Cai said angrily: "Don't interrupt, are you sure this is a Yin Shang sacrificial vessel?"

Chen Jingke said affirmatively: "I can be sure, there are elders in my family who specialize in this research."

"At first they thought it was the books of the ancients... There was no paper at that time, and the ancients carved the characters on the oracle bones for preservation."

"It was only later with the in-depth research that it was determined that this is not an ordinary book, but a ritual vessel."

Lu Cai nodded and said: "Since ancient times, there has been a custom of calcining oracle bones for divination and asking the heavens. It is also reasonable for the ancients to use oracle bones engraved with characters as ritual vessels for worshiping heaven."

Chen Jingke sighed: "Actually, I hope this is an ancient book rather than a sacrificial vessel."

Lu Cai asked in puzzlement, "Why?"

Chen Jingke said: "The things introduced in the books are more detailed, but most of the ritual utensils written on them are prayers and prayers, and we can see too little information."

Lu Cai immediately understood what he meant, and he couldn't help nodding his head and said, "That's true, did the elders in your family find any other items?"

Chen Jingke shook his head and said: "The carriers used to record words in ancient times were probably wooden slips and cloth. In the two to three thousand years since the Yin and Shang Dynasties, all kinds of wood and cloth have decayed into dust."

"Only these oracle bones have been immortal for thousands of years, passing down part of the information of the ancients."

Lu Cai also sighed: "This is indeed a pity. Fortunately, there are these ritual vessels left, otherwise the ancients would only have some legends left."

Chen Jingke said: "In addition to the oracle bones, there must be other items preserved, such as ancient bronzes, which are likely to be buried somewhere, waiting to be excavated by later generations."

Lu Cai's eyes lit up, and he said, "Have you seen it?"

Chen Jingke said: "Of course I have seen it, otherwise how did our parents study ancient history."

Lu Cai's mouth opened, and he really wanted to ask what your parents and seniors have studied?

Can you tell me something, even if it's just a brief talk.

But then he dismissed the idea, this thing is taboo, it's better not to touch it.

Otherwise, the emperor would be so angry that he would do something wrong. He didn't want to cause trouble for himself.

"Since you've known Oracle Bone Inscriptions for a long time, why didn't you show them before?"

Chen Jingke smiled wryly and said, "I forgot, I didn't think of the oracle bone inscriptions until I saw the Yin Shang oracle bones.

"This thing is also very rare in our family. Few people pay attention to it. Back then, I just looked at it out of interest."

"I can only remember a few translations, and I'm afraid that scholars from all over the country must be called together to study the others."

Lu Cai nodded, not doubting the reason at all, and even thought it was normal.

After all, Chen Jingke is really too young, he was only ten years old when he came to Datang, and he is already very talented to be able to remember so many things.

So he turned to ask: "How many of these oracle bones have been found?"

Chen Jingke replied: "23 yuan, two of which I sent to the palace. I have asked them to urgently track down whether there are similar oracle bones outside, and where were these oracle bones found."

"We have also obtained the permission of the sage. As long as we find out where the ruins are, we can immediately organize manpower to excavate them. There will definitely be more oracle bones, and even other things."

Lu Cai immediately said: "Count me in, I will personally investigate and excavate this ruin."

Chen Jingke said with a smile: "What I'm waiting for is your words. I have already said that it is a loss for a person like you to be in politics."

"Quickly resign and follow me to the academy as a teacher. The place of sacrificial wine is always reserved for you."

This time Lu Cai did not directly refuse, he hesitated for a while before saying: "Let's not mention this matter for now, let's clarify the matter of Oracle Bone Inscriptions first."

Chen Jingke was overjoyed, knowing that the matter would most likely be accomplished.

Lu Cai's official career can be said to be all-rounder for success and all-rounder for failure.

He was born in poverty and became famous because of his talents, so he was recommended to join the Hongwen Museum.

But it is also because he knows too much and is too upright that he is crowded out everywhere.

Although Chen Jingke recommended him to Li Shimin several times, and Li Shimin once wanted to reuse him, he finally returned to Hongwenguan.

After going through so much, he probably figured it out.

It's just that I can't hold back my face, so I show hesitation.

There are many ways to deal with such a person. You don't need to tell him anything, just find an opportunity to get him to the academy, and he will stay there after hesitation.

Thinking of this, he immediately said: "I am going to establish a character research institute in the academy, and invite all calligraphers and Jinshi masters from all over the world to study oracle bone inscriptions."

"You can just join in, and watch it for me when the time comes, and don't make trouble."

Lu Cai really agreed, and said: "Okay, count me in. I know a few people who meet the requirements, so I will write to invite them to come over."

Chen Jingke took advantage of the situation and said: "Recently, I have to help find clues to oracle bone inscriptions, and I don't have time to take care of so many things. You can help me take care of this character research institute first."

Lu Cai thought for a while and said, "Okay, but it's only temporary. You need to find someone to replace me as soon as possible."

"Okay, I will find the right person to take charge as soon as possible." Chen Jingke said so, and he couldn't stop laughing in his heart.

Here you want to go?Think too much.

After handing over the matter of recruiting manpower to Lu Cai, Chen Jingke was not idle, and first went to find Kong Yingda.

Confucianism most admires the rule of the Three Dynasties, and no one pays more attention to the oracle bone inscriptions of the Yin and Shang Dynasties than them.

As expected, Kong Yingda almost jumped up when he saw the oracle bone script.

Immediately said that if there is any need, just speak up, and the Confucianists will never refuse.

Chen Jingke then asked him to find some relevant experts to study Oracle Bone Inscriptions together.

Kong Yingda, as the grandson of Confucius, a great Confucian of the generation, knows a lot of people, and it is easy to find experts in this field.

Afterwards, Chen Jingke quickly went to find Cheng Huailiang, and used a compound in the corner of the academy as the workplace for the Institute of Characters.

As mentioned earlier, when building the campus, Chen Jingke built it according to the carrying capacity of tens of thousands of people.

This also saves the trouble of expansion in two days.

It's just that most of these yards are sealed up, and they are only unsealed when they are used.

Just like now, just activate one directly.

There are four buildings in this yard, one with three floors and the third with two floors, which is more than enough to be used as an office for studying oracle bone inscriptions.

After that is the cleaning and decoration.

Chen Jingke found Li Shimin and wrote "Huaxia Character Research Institute" in his own handwriting. All kinds of tables, chairs, benches, bookcases, cabinets and boxes for oracle bones must be made on site.

However, these projects are much smaller than building a house, and it only took half a month to complete the decoration without lack of money, waiting for the arrival of celebrities.

The oracle bone inscription story quickly spread among small circles, and everyone ran over excitedly after being shocked, asking to join in.

What Chen Jingke didn't expect was that the first celebrity invited was Ouyang Xun, who was over 80 years old, and he was carried into the academy.

For such an old man, Chen Jingke personally went to the gate to greet him: "Ouyang led Geng, why did you come here in person, if you have something to do, just send me a message."

Sitting on the wheelchair, Ouyang Xun clasped his fists tremblingly and said, "Hehe...don't dare to act like that. This old man is inconvenient to move around, so please forgive me for not being able to show courtesy."

"Oh, you've broken me, how can an elder salute a junior." Chen Jingke hurriedly turned sideways, only accepted half of the salute, and then looked at the fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy beside him and said:

"Who is this?"

"This is the dog Ouyang Tong." Ouyang Xun cheered up and introduced, and then said to the boy: "Hurry up and salute Chen Zhenren."

Ouyang Tong respectfully saluted Chen Jingke and said, "Tong pays homage to Master Chen."

Chen Jingke fully accepted his gift, and looked at him while thinking, looking at the age of the father and son, Ouyang Xun's son who was only 70 years old can only be said to be old and strong.

But he had heard about Ouyang Tong, not in this life, but in the past.

This man not only inherited his father's calligraphy skills, but also had a particularly strong administrative ability to the prime minister, but later he opposed Wu Zetian's establishment of Wu Chengsi as the prince and was framed and executed.

Moreover, the descriptions of him in history are basically positive, and he is a useful talent.

Thinking of this, he praised from the bottom of his heart: "Your son has a dignified appearance and a calm spirit. He will surely achieve great achievements in the future. Ouyang will be even more blessed."

Ouyang Xun was very useful, but he said modestly: "It's just a little cleverness, it doesn't deserve such praise from Master Chen."

Speaking of this, he suddenly said: "Qiuxuan Academy is a place of first-class learning in the Tang Dynasty. I want to let the dog study in the academy. I wonder if it is possible?"

Ouyang Tong also showed an expectant expression.

Chen Jingke said happily: "Of course it can, but the focus of the academy is not on the Nine Classics and other classics, but on the study of things. Brother Ouyang's coming here to study may affect the imperial examination."

Ouyang Xun said: "It's okay, the most important thing is to learn the true skills."

In fact, he has nothing to do with it, because he was not born to one mother, and the three children of his ex-wife treated this youngest child very badly.

If he was gone, the youngest son would definitely be kicked out of the house, so he had to find a place for the youngest son to stay.

Qiuxuan Academy is a good choice. It is a place that the emperor pays attention to. Even if you can't be an official, you can live comfortably if you are a scholar.

After confirming this matter, the two families are very happy, and the relationship has improved even more than before.

After chatting for a few words, Ouyang Xun couldn't help but bring the topic back to the original purpose: "Chen Zhenzhen, dare to ask whether it is true that the ancient things of Yin Shang came out?"

Chen Jingke said sternly: "How dare I make fun of this matter, rate Geng and come with me, you will know after seeing it with your own eyes."

After speaking, he personally pushed the wheelchair to the place where the oracle bones were stored.

Seeing the oracle bone and the oracle bone inscription with his own eyes, Ouyang Xun was so excited that he burst into tears, saying that it would be worth it even if he died now if he could see the oracle bone inscription.

After that, he expressed his willingness to join in, and was willing to donate all the books on ancient characters in his home to the academy for research purposes.

Chen Jingke naturally accepted it happily.

The latest news came from Zixiao Temple soon, and the place where the Yin Shang oracle bones were unearthed was found.

He Dachun said proudly: "Every batch of medicinal materials in Guanlijin will clearly record the source to prevent anyone from shoddying good ones, and dragon bones are no exception."

"We followed the records and quickly found the source of this batch of oracle bones, which was in Anyang County, Daoxiang Prefecture, Henan Province."

"In order to verify the authenticity of this news, I imported another batch of keel bones from Anyang, and found another 25 suspected Yin Shang oracle bones."

Anyang, Henan?Sure enough, Chen Jingke looked as expected.

He is too familiar with this name, one of the eight ancient capitals of China, known as the ancient capital of seven dynasties.

The most important thing is that this is the ancient capital of Yin and Shang, the birthplace of Zhouyi, and it is said that King Wen of Zhou deduced Zhouyi here.

The earliest oracle bone inscriptions in the previous life were unearthed here, so this place is also known as the hometown of oracle bone inscriptions, and the oracle bone inscriptions in this life were also unearthed here.

The question now is how many Yin Shang oracle bones were unearthed, and where did these oracle bones go.

It is conceivable that this is not the first batch, and we must quickly find a way to protect it.

Thinking of this, he quickly said: "Collect Xiangzhou immediately... No, collect the keels unearthed from the entire Henan Province."

"And the keel that flowed out of the Henan Road before was also recovered as much as possible. No matter what price is paid, this matter must be done."

He Dachun hesitated for a while and said, "Really, spending a lot of money will only make people who don't know the truth mistakenly believe that the keel of Henan Road has magical effects."

"Not only will it fail to protect, but it will also cause more people to covet it."

"It's best to collect it quietly, or spread a rumor that the keel of Henan Road has chronic toxins. If you eat too much, you will die or even affect your fertility."

Chen Jingke froze for a moment, then fell into thought.

What He Dachun said was indeed reasonable. If someone charged a high price for the keel and didn't explain the reason, there would definitely be people who suspected that this thing was a panacea.

But spreading rumors is not a wise choice, and others are not stupid, why do you accept poison?Or in bulk?It must be on purpose...

Tell everyone the truth, saying that this is an ancient relic of the Yin Shang Dynasty with high research value, please return it?

It sounds so absurd, everyone will only suspect that this thing has a magical effect, and will not believe that it is an ancient relic of the Shang Dynasty.

Headache.

After thinking about it, he could only helplessly say: "Think of some excuse to collect it quietly, don't make it a big deal, and we can talk about it after we go to Anyang County to check."

He Dachun said: "Okay, I will buy it on the grounds that the research of Zixiao Temple requires a large number of keels, and try not to alarm other people."

(End of this chapter)