golden scales

King Lu was overjoyed, and immediately bowed down and said: "Your Highness has an order, and I dare not refuse!"

He had heard that Zhu Cihong was going to organize the National Library before, so he had already made plans to donate some of the books in the mansion. .

If I can take charge of the Royal Library, what if I donate it all!

Just store it somewhere else.

"I store rare and isolated copies in the Royal Library, not for private purposes." Zhu Cihong explained: "It's just to protect and cherish ancient books. At that time, the king and Mr. can join forces with famous people in the world to set up a library, and only Confucian scholars will be allowed." Joining the club, everyone who joins the club can freely enter and exit the Royal Library and borrow books. Just don’t take them out lightly, so as not to damage them.”

Zhang Dai's heart itches unbearably!Isn't this the royal family's money, so that people who are good at books like themselves can enjoy themselves?

"The treasures in the Royal Library should be copied carefully and placed in the National Library for the world to borrow." Zhu Cihong actually divided the library of later generations into two individuals, protecting the rare books and increasing the popularity of the current ones. universal.

"The only thing that worries me is that there are bad officials taking this opportunity to plunder folk rare books." Zhu Cihong said: "So the superiors have to ask Mr. Zhang to work hard and send people to private libraries to copy them, and never order the folks to pay tribute .”

Zhang Dai was quite surprised, but still said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, the grassroots will understand."

Seeing Zhang Dai's disapproval, Zhu Cihong emphasized it again.The reason why it is so long-winded is also because there are lessons learned from the past, so I have to pay attention.

In the original historical script, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty overhauled the Siku Quanshu to collect all the books in the world in the palace.Of course, many [***] were copied out and burned one after another.The width of its standard is outrageous.As long as the title of the book has the word "Huang Ming", even agricultural books such as tree planting are not immune.

In addition, many prefectural and county officials took the opportunity to plunder the rare and rare books in private collections, and they were even more like wolves when they saw the Song and Yuan engraved editions.

Qianlong repaired a Siku Quanshu, and three-fifths of the collections of the Ming Dynasty were extinct.In contrast, such as the burning of books by the first emperor and the revolution of Mao Zu's writings are nothing more than petty troubles.

The construction of a national library, a cultural and educational event that is not inferior to the establishment of the imperial examination, naturally cannot tolerate such stains.Especially now that many places still use old officials, who have not been eliminated, so we have to guard against them.

"Even if it's an evil book that accuses money and thieves, just don't accept it. Don't ban him." Seeing that Zhang Dai was puzzled, Zhu Cihong quickly said, "I'm afraid it will harm the fish in the pond."

"Jin Ping Mei" has quietly become popular now. This kind of book is called "a wonderful book through the ages" and "silver filth" on the other hand.How to define whether it is a strange book or a silver book?Let the surname be left to future generations.Even if it is because of this that Yinshu slipped through the net, it will not cause more harm than [***].

Zhang Dai didn't think of "Jin Ping Mei", but thought of the non-jun books that were popular in Jiangnan in the late Wanli period, as well as "magic books" that subverted traditional ethics, opposed emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business, and demanded the country's prosperity-such as Li Zhi's "Collection of Books", " Burning Books" and the like.

"Your Highness, can the state treasury support such a grand event?" Zhang Dai felt that such a major event would definitely not be possible with his family's financial resources alone.How much the country is willing to give is the measure of how much it can do.

"The building will be provided by the state." Zhu Cihong said: "The National Library will use my foreign residence. There is no problem with accommodating 5000 to [-] people there. It will not be enough in the future. The nearby palace can also be annexed."

Zhang Dai's perception of Zhu Cihong has completely changed.From a slight liking, to admiration, and now to worship, it was just a time for a barbecue.

"The rest is just a pledge." Zhu Cihong said: "If the donation is not enough, take your time. I will persuade His Majesty the Emperor to take part of the tax revenue from the Municipal Bureau of Shipping."

"Caomin is willing to pledge 1 taels!" Zhang E, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly shouted, making both Zhang Dai and King Lu shiver.

Zhu Cihong laughed lightly: "Where did you get the silver? Isn't it your father's old collection? Instead of selling it to others for silver donations, it is better to donate it directly. In the future, I will build a museum to collect all the ancient relics of the Yellow Emperor up to now, Treasures, for the world to appreciate. At that time, under the antiques you donate, there will be your father and your name, isn't it the way to be famous forever?"

Zhu Cihong knew Zhang Dai because he really liked his articles.I know Zhang E because Zhang E is a rare prodigal son in history.

Zhang E's father, Zhang Lianfang, was a famous collector, calligrapher and painter in history, and he was ranked alongside Shen Zhou, Wen Zhengming and Dong Qichang.He himself is the grandson of Zhu Geng and Zhu Wenyi, the first assistants of Wanli. His uncle Zhu Jingxun, named Shimen, also came to Jiuqing. He was a great collector in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Lianfang has a vicious vision and is decisive in his strikes. He can use his possessions to support his possessions.I once bought a piece of rough stone weighing thirty catties for a hundred gold. After washing it with water, I saw a green light flashing inside the stone under the sunlight, and I knew it was a top-grade jadeite.They recruited master jade cutters to imitate a dragon-tailed toast and a cup with a cup in his uncle Zhu Shimen's house, priced at 3000 taels, and the remaining corner jadeite materials were also sold for "giant tens of thousands".

"And... after hearing about your father's death, you sold your father's tens of millions of treasures at a low price in just a few days." Zhu Cihong suddenly remembered the anecdote from the book.

"Ah! Who is it that framed me like that!" Zhang E was furious immediately. If it wasn't for being in front of the crown prince, he might have overturned several cases and made a big fuss.

Even Min Ziruo who was standing beside Zhu Cihong almost made a move.

"Your Highness, the rumors may be wrong. My uncle suffered a serious illness the year before last, but he has recovered and has not passed away." Zhang Dai quickly explained.

In Zhu Cihong's previous life, Zhang Lianfang became sick from overwork in Chongzhen for 17 years, and finally died of illness and took office.But now because of Zhu Cihong's appearance, Li Zicheng's Shun army did not go south to Shandong, so naturally they did not threaten Huai'an.Without threatening Huainan, Zhang Lianfang would not be transferred by Shi Kefa to Qingjiangpu for military training.Although the disease is still unavoidable, it will not lead to death.

"Oh!" Zhu Cihong said happily: "That one guest will not bother the two masters. If Uncle Ling is willing to take charge of the Huangming Museum, I will definitely wait for it."

"Caomin wrote to Uncle Zhong, thinking that he would be grateful and come galloping here." Zhang Dai immediately agreed on Zhang Lianfang's behalf.

Although the museum is a new thing, just by its name, you can tell that it is a first-class temple.Zhang Lianfang was only a magistrate of Yangzhou Prefecture before, so it is a special favor to be able to enter Beijing as an official in one fell swoop.

"Before Ling Shu fails to take office, Die An will take care of me." Zhu Cihong said with a smile.

The Second Guards Division stopped Donglu in Ningyuan, with two white and two red flags, and they all looted a large number of rare cultural relics.It is easy to identify these things from the palace, but many of them were collected from officials and officials, so it is difficult to guarantee the authenticity.It is also human nature for many people to deliberately donate fakes in order to protect the real ones.

The business of cultural relic appraisal cannot be educated by book education, let alone the current fast-track education.One must be in contact with real things from an early age, and soak in silver for many years, so as to understand the surname of the thing, even if the imitation is fake, it can still be seen at a glance.

Zhu Cihong didn't know much about collectors in the late Ming Dynasty. He happened to know the details of the Zhang family, so he left it to the Zhang family to ask for the surname.Facts can also prove that the children of wealthy families like the Zhang family are still very happy to pay for their own affairs as long as they do not involve family interests.Zhu Cihong is short of money now, and people's livelihood is the real highlight. It is better to find a local tyrant to do things than to find someone who is begging for money everywhere.

Zhu Cihong finalized the candidates for the national-level library and museum, and finally ate two bites of meat skewers before returning to Xingyuan, Tianjin.Calculating the time, Emperor Chongzhen should be arriving in Tianjin soon, and he had to go to the suburbs to meet Shengjia in advance, and then enter Beijing with him.

The ceremony for entering the city in the capital has been well prepared, and it was arranged as a ceremony for the triumphant return of the emperor himself, which can be regarded as a great face for Emperor Chongzhen.

Strictly speaking, Chongzhen has already lost and restored his country.

……

"Queen, where will the emperor wait for us?" Kun Xing asked.

"It should be in the outskirts of Tianjin." Zhou Hou lightly stroked Kun Xing's hair on his forehead, and said with a smile: "My son has returned to the palace, and it's time for him to leave the court. What kind of family do you want to choose?"

Kun Xing became shy and said, "Isn't it up to the grown-ups? But Brother Huang, I don't know what to think about it." After Kun Xing finished speaking, his face turned red, and he didn't know why he said such words.

Zhou Hou didn't seem to care, and said: "I'm afraid that your imperial brother will promise you to those generals."

"My daughter thinks that no matter who she is, she should marry someone who is useful to the country." Kun Xing whispered.

When Zhou Hou heard it, he felt better, and smiled secretly: This is obviously influenced by the eldest son, knowing that the country and the royal family share weal and woe.Back then, these children played games in the palace and used the country's land to persuade them to make progress. Who would listen?

But marrying a warrior is still a bit too much after all, it would be good to find a scribe.

It is best to be from Jiangnan.

Zhou Hou is a native of Suzhou. Although she followed her father to Yanjing in her teens, she still feels that Jiangnan literati are elegant and elegant, and their speech and family education are excellent.

Now that the eldest son's marriage has basically been finalized, the poor pre-appointed concubine has been in the palace since Chongzhen's 18th year.The only thing left is Kunxing's marriage. As for Dingwang Yongwang, he is not in a hurry, there are still a few years left.

Because of such important matters in mind, Zhou Hou felt that the road ahead was much easier.During the break, she asked the emperor's husband to talk about it again. She was still thinking about how to get Brother Chun to join in, but she heard her husband groan and said, "Brother Chun has also learned a lot in the past two years. You can call him to have a look together to see if there is a suitable family, he is more reliable than an eunuch."

It is impossible for the emperor and empress to find a son-in-law in person, so the job of recommending good family sons falls on the eunuchs.

This is also one of the few big deals for eunuchs. (To be continued.)