The full text is divided into two volumes, each containing more than 7,500 Chinese characters, with a total of 15,632 Chinese characters. This is the first proof of the Primary School Dictionary. As for the size of the dictionary, it is expected that each volume will be one foot long, eight inches wide, and five inches thick after it is written in the form of thread. It's really a bit scary, but compared to "Shuowen Jie Zi", it is much more convenient to use, at least it can be carried on your back in a bookcase.

"Senior, it's really hard for you!" Raising his gaze from the proof of the "Primary School Dictionary", Zhang Qian smiled and bowed his hand to He Zhizhang. Deep down, there is a lot of respect and admiration.

Under the leadership of the predecessors of He, Wang Han, Wang Zhilian, Zhang Xu, Mu Nanfeng, Wei Dao and others only spent more than five months to complete the compilation of the "Primary School Dictionary". Among them, Wang Han was also loaned to Si Tianjian by Zhang Qian in the last month, and did not participate in the final revision.

With such a high level of work efficiency, I am afraid that scientific research institutions in the 21st century are all first-class. What's more, He Zhizhang and the others all rely on two hands and a pen, and there are no auxiliary tools such as computers at all!

However, He Zhizhang did not dare to take credit at all. He arched his hand modestly and responded with a smile, "It's the young eunuch who came up with a good method, and it ensures an abundant supply of money, and the lower officials and others are just because of people." If ......"

"Senior, why are you suddenly restrained. Could it be that I have been gone for a month, and what has happened to the secretary and supervisor? Zhang Qian was so uncomfortable by the sudden respect. Standing up, he pressed He Zhizhang back to the embroidery pier opposite him with both hands.

"Then how to do it, this is the official office after all." He Zhizhang didn't have as much strength as him, so he could only sit on the embroidery pier and stubbornly shook his head, "When you go out, between you and me, you can call it anything." In the secretarial prison, the subordinate officials must take the lead in obeying the rules, otherwise they will ......"

"Senior, the production of liquor in Zhuangzi has been very low recently." Zhang Qian glanced at the other party and interrupted in a low voice.

"Young eunuch, this is not a gentleman's doing!" He Zhizhang was in a hurry, and his eyes widened in protest. However, thinking about the huge difference between the rice wine on the market, such as "Sanle Pulp" and "Liu Ling Drunk", and the chrysanthemum white that has been aged for half a year, he suddenly lost his confidence, shook his head helplessly, and admitted defeat in a low voice: "Okay, when there are no outsiders, the old man will continue to hold on to him." However, when there are outsiders, the old man can no longer call you Yongzhao. ”

"Why?" Zhang Qian raised his eyebrows and asked instinctively.

"Not in order! Moreover, when the official sees it, he will definitely pick on it. He Zhizhang refused to make his words too clear, and gave a very general reason with a smile. In addition, Yongzhao is now considered to be a wood show in the forest, and everyone is cautious in daily life, which is always no harm. ”

Zhang Qian didn't seem to understand it, but he knew that He Zhizhang must have been out of kindness. After thinking about it, he nodded slightly, "Well, when there are outsiders, just follow what the seniors say." In addition, the compilation of the "Elementary School Dictionary" bothered the seniors to make a credit book and write down what the participants had done. In this way, when I report to the Holy Majesty, I will also have a certificate. ”

"I've already started to do it, and I just need to wait for Zhao to finish the proofs of the "Primary School Dictionary" and order the official printing to begin, and then I can take it out." When He Zhizhang was an official, of course he knew that he had to be rewarded for doing a good job, so he was not polite and responded with a smile.

"Give everyone a sum of money first, and let's pay it according to the two months' salary of the Qipin officials. If there's no money left in the treasury, I'll figure it out! "I know that among the people involved in the compilation of the dictionary, they are either addicted to alcohol or have a collector's habit. Zhang Qian thought about it and continued to add with a smile.

"Yes, and many more. Last month, Ren's firm had just settled a copy fee and patents with the Writers' Bureau. He Zhizhang nodded with a smile, looked at Zhang Qian's gaze, and suddenly had a little more admiration.

The production method of the copper movable type printing machine was taught to the Ren family, and then from each printing press sold, the "typetype" fee and "patent fee" were charged. On the side of the Authors Bureau, all that needs to be paid is for himself and Zhang Xu to transcribe all the common characters for the craftsman to use as a reference when he engraves!

Such an easy way to make money can only be imagined by Zhang Potential. Although half of the patent fee will be divided by the Ordnance Supervisor, the remaining money is enough for the Bureau of Writings to take off the hat of "the poorest yamen in the Tang Dynasty" in one fell swoop. Not only did he congratulate someone, but he became more confident in speaking. The smiles on the faces of the subordinates are also getting bigger and bigger.

Thinking of the series of miracles created by Zhang Qian, He Zhizhang suddenly turned his heart sideways, and said: "Yongzhao, when the old man was compiling this "Primary School Dictionary", he suddenly had some insights. I'd like to talk to you! ”

"Seniors, please speak, juniors listen to you!" Zhang Qian was slightly stunned, and nodded decisively.

"Although this dictionary is simple and easy to use, it is also too simple, it only contains more than 15,000 words, and each word only has a correct pronunciation and basic meaning, and its origin, evolution, and change of meaning in different contexts are not touched." He Zhizhang immediately entered the state of a scholar, put away his smile, and added seriously, "For words that are not commonly used, there are also some rare words, which are not included. Later, when the old man thought about it, he couldn't help but feel ashamed of the sages. Therefore, the old man has been wondering if he can compile an all-encompassing "Tang Dictionary" after the completion of the "Primary School Dictionary", which will include all my Chinese characters, annotate their sounds one by one, explain their meanings in detail, and even list their origins, evolutions, and various usages in the dictionary. In this way, it is bound to greatly benefit those who become scholars in the future. The people of our bureau will not be idle, as they used to be, and they will not be idle all day long. ”

"My predecessors want to be Kangxi and make a "Tang Dictionary"?" Unexpectedly, He Zhizhang was addicted to compiling the dictionary, and Zhang Qian was flustered again, and almost said the four words of "Kangxi Dictionary" directly.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly and immediately changed his words halfway. Immediately, he nodded hesitantly, "Good is good, the secretary and supervisor will not lack this fund in the future." However, if you really want to achieve the goal of your predecessors, I am afraid that it will take at least five or six years of hard work! ”

As far as he knew, the Kangxi Dictionary was compiled on the basis of the two dictionaries of the Ming Dynasty, "Zihui" and "Zhengzitong", led by Zhang Yushu, a scholar of Wenhuadian University, and half of the people from the Hanlin Academy participated in compiling. And so, it took six and a half years. And now, He Zhizhang wants to compile a similar masterpiece on the basis of not having any previous works for reference, how can the time spent be so short?!

"If it can be completed in ten years, the old man will be satisfied!" He Zhizhang was full of pride, stroked his beard, and announced loudly. "To be able to become this "Tang Dictionary", the old man is enough to hold his head high and return to his hometown. And Yongzhao, with this "Tang Dictionary", is enough to surpass the writings of others! ”

"Uncle Shi still wants to pull me?" Unexpectedly again, Zhang Qian was stunned and asked, "Just with Ziyu, how many of them are not enough?" ”

"With such a huge undertaking, how can the old man lead the team alone? The old man's age is here, in case he drives a crane on half of the road, who will he hand over this mess to? He Zhizhang shook his head and responded confidently, as if life and death with people in front of the great cause of compiling the "Tang Dictionary" are not worth mentioning at all.

Finding that Zhang Qian's eyes were a little stiff, he paused, and his voice suddenly turned higher, "In addition, such a huge undertaking must be supported by money." The old man didn't use Zhao's ability to turn stones into gold, and he was not sure that he could always ask the court for funding. So, you come to lead the team, and the old man will be your deputy. The two of us, pull up Ziyu, Ji Ling, Bogao, Nanfeng and Gangjing. I don't want to be compiled, I just want to be precise and broad, and I don't want to achieve it in 15 or 20 years. As long as the "Datang Dictionary" can finally be completed. It is an immortal feat, which is enough to make all participants shine through the ages! ”

Confucianism has three immortals, Tai has virtue, followed by meritorious service, and again has speech. If we can really compile a "dictionary" that covers all Chinese characters and explains in detail their origins, evolution, pronunciation, meaning, and usage, we can achieve at least two of the three immortals, meritorious service, and speech. Therefore, it is no wonder that He Zhizhang said that when he was excited, his voice changed tone.

However, Zhang Qian vaguely read some special flavor from He Zhizhang's slightly exaggerated expression and body movements. Therefore, he did not respond immediately, but chose to hold the table with one hand and meditate quietly.

He is no longer a young man who has just entered the officialdom and doesn't know anything. After going through so many storms, no matter what he encounters now, he is used to thinking more. And this layer of thinking more can reveal a lot of hidden facts.

Clearing away the fog, he could clearly see that He Zhizhang's predecessors didn't really want to pull him to make the "Tang Dictionary". In fact, among the academics, Zhang Xu, Wang Zhilian, Mu Nanfeng and others, any one of them is more suitable than him to be He Zhizhang's deputy. Even sewing people all day long is more suitable than him to check and fill in the gaps.

The real purpose of He Zhizhang's predecessors is probably to use the big event of "Tang Dictionary" to pull him out of the court. lest he accidentally get caught in some vortex and be crushed to pieces.

Regarding the views on the recent wind direction in the court, He Zhizhang's predecessors are almost no different from Li Longji. The choices of the two are very different on the surface, but in fact, they are not too similar in their bones.

The former is to avoid misfortune by indulging in learning. The latter chose to go to Luzhou to do another drive. The former hoped to pull him to indulge in learning, while the latter took the initiative to warn him and suggested that he look for opportunities to stay away from Chang'an!

"Uncle He!" A warm current slowly burned in his heart, Zhang Qian lowered his head, looked at He Zhizhang's eyes, and responded with a smile, "I definitely support the matter of making an all-encompassing real "Tang Dictionary". Whether you want money or people, as long as Uncle He puts it forward, I will definitely meet your requirements. As for me leading the team, the juniors really don't have the courage to list their names in front of you, Uncle He. Besides, the younger generation is still doing things to revise the new calendar, and it is not appropriate to take on new jobs for themselves in a short period of time. ”

"This ......" He Zhizhang was not a very strong person in the first place, and when he saw Zhang Qian's serious attitude when he spoke, he hesitated and groaned.

"When the younger generation revises the new calendar, it is necessary to determine a meridian. It is estimated that the time will not be too short, and it is impossible to stay in Chang'an City all the time! Knowing that He Zhizhang was worried about himself, Zhang Qian thought about it, and added with a wink. (Note: Officially in history, the time of the first meridian of the Tang Dynasty was determined in 724 AD.) ）

"Measuring the meridian?" He Zhizhang understood in an instant, and his whole body began to relax, and the whole person looked radiant.

"Since we still have to compile the "Dictionary", Uncle He will recommend Ziyu and Ji Ling to be a few of them." Knowing that He Zhizhang had put his mind at ease, Zhang Qian thought about it and added with a smile. "In this way, it will be more convenient for Uncle He to use them again."

"Since Yongzhao thinks that they are available, the old man will do a favor!" He Zhizhang couldn't wait to pull Wang Zhihuan and the others to his side to take care of them, so as not to accidentally get involved in the whirlpool, so he immediately smiled and nodded.

The old and the young looked at each other and smiled, and they all felt that it was really easy and comfortable to work with each other. I was about to talk in detail about the next arrangements for the affairs of the secretary and the prison, but the door of the house was gently pushed open, and immediately after, the voice of Gao Yanfu, the general of the prison gate, came in outside the door. "Secretary and young eunuch Zhang Qianke can be in the Holy Lord's message, announcing that you will go to the imperial study to meet you immediately!"

"The lower officials obey the order, bow to the holy peace!" Zhang Qian was taken aback, and hurriedly arched his hand in the direction of Zichen Palace.

"St. Ann!" Gao Yanfu responded with a smile, and then nodded lightly at He Zhizhang, "He Zhizhang is also there?" If the matter is urgent, if you are not in a hurry, let Zhang Shaojian go with our family to face the saint first. ”

"Don't worry, don't worry, just take the young eunuch with the senior prison door. Xia Guan will come to Shaojian Zhang for advice another day! Even if there was an emergency, He Zhizhang didn't dare to let the emperor wait, so he smiled and took a few steps back and bowed.

"Then let's go, Young Eunuch Zhang!" Gao Yanfu quickly turned his gaze to Zhang Qian again, and counted with a smile, "Our family has been walking in the palace for so many years, and I haven't seen you like this." If you don't come back to meet the Holy One, you still need the Holy One to send someone to summon you! ”

"No, no, I didn't mean to be lazy. I really thought that it would be time to go to court again tomorrow, so I only handed an excerpt to the saint yesterday! Zhang Qian's face was red, and he hurriedly bowed to Zichen Hall again.

"Let's go, the old man is joking with you!" Gao Yanfu rolled his eyelids and smiled proudly, "Even if you ask to see you, you almost have to be in line at this time today." When I came back, I knew that it was enough to hand over the fold to greet the saint! ”

Anyway, lead the way and walk slowly. Zhang Qian raised his hand and wiped his forehead, which was not beaded with sweat, and followed him in the same footsteps. Along the way, the officials of the nine prisons, five temples and six departments leaned out of the window to watch, and their old or young faces were full of mixed tastes.

In addition to the previous court, other officials who want to meet the emperor need to go through four or five procedures, not to mention, whether they can be approved by the emperor or not, it is still between the two. And Zhang Qian, who had just returned to Chang'an from Hedong the day before yesterday, was summoned to the imperial study this afternoon! If it's this guy, it's really a good job, or it's a rich five-car study, everyone can't compare, so they can only be convinced. It's just that this guy can't even write a quatrain poem well, and the reason why he can get the appreciation of the saint is because of some strange tricks!

At this time, Zhang Qian didn't care whether others were envious or jealous of him. I walked through the side door of the Xuanzheng Hall, and after making sure that no one was eavesdropping around, he immediately lowered his voice and cautiously inquired, "Do you know what the saint is looking for me?" The junior has just returned from the field and doesn't know anything, if the monarch misresponds, it will inevitably disappoint the saint! ”

"How does the old man know why the Holy One summoned you!" Gao Yanfu turned his head to look at him, and slowed down his steps, "The old man can only convey the message for the saint, but he doesn't have the courage to find out the news for you." ”

After that, he secretly squeezed his eyes at Zhang Qian, and added in a lower voice, "It shouldn't be too important, just deal with it calmly." What happened on the east side of the river, the saint knew about it. Kill well, the Holy One won't blame you! ”

"Thank you, senior!" When Zhang Qian heard this, he immediately smiled and bowed his hand to Gao Yanfu. However, I didn't feel any lightness in my heart.

If Li Xian does not deal with the White Horse Sect and those who join forces with the White Horse Sect to intercept and kill the court officials, he will definitely not deal with Zhang Qian, the victim, which Zhang Qian has already speculated clearly before he left Chang'an at the end of April.

However, he couldn't guess at all, what Li Xian was going to do next, and where was Datang going?

The little fragment of historical knowledge that was left in his mind was becoming more and more incompatible with the people and things in front of him. Even, in the opposite direction. And whether it was because of the wrong writing of history, or because of his own arrival, which triggered the butterfly effect, Zhang Qian could not be sure at all.

In the fragments of historical knowledge in his mind, Li Xian was a very mediocre monarch, and could even be regarded as incompetent. In the last few years of Li Xian's reign, the government was completely controlled by Empress Wei and Princess Anle. But Empress Wei still disliked Li Xian and simply poisoned him so that he could be the second Wu Cao!

However, what Zhang Qian saw with his own eyes is that Li Xian is not only mediocre and incompetent, but can even be called a scheming man. In terms of "borrowing", it is even more perfect.

This person first used Zhang Zhizhi and other five people to force Wu Zetian to abdicate. Then, with the help of the martial family's hatred for the "five kings" such as Zhang Jianzhi, he successfully got rid of the control of Zhang Jianzhi and other five people, and demoted them out of Beijing one after another. Immediately, this person used the prince to kill the powerful minister Wu Sansi, and successfully recovered the power that fell among the courtiers one by one. Immediately, this person took advantage of the prince's rebellion and successfully forced back the left servant who had a very high prestige and a close relationship with the prime minister Li Dan to shoot Wei Yuanzhong......

Even Zhang Qian himself was unknowingly used by Li Xian. Last year, when he had a conflict with the monks of the White Horse Sect, Li Xian first chose to ignore it. After he used the 'fire meteor' to blast off the monks' altars, he immediately took advantage of the great decline in the prestige of Buddhism to expel the forces of the White Horse Sect from the court in one fell swoop.

is such a great onmyoji, if he is still said to be mediocre, Zhang Qian believes that according to the same standards, there must be more than half of the people in the hall full of civil and military affairs, who can be regarded as idiots. And this great onmyoji has recently begun to arrange it himself, trying to bring Empress Wei out to preside over government affairs for himself, how can Zhang Qian still dare to believe that those historical fragments in his memory are all accurate?!

Since Li Xian personally picked up Empress Wei, then among the fragments of historical knowledge in Zhang Qian's memory, the description of Empress Wei setting up Li Xian and controlling the government is not valid. And since he was held to the holy throne by Li Xian himself, it became unnecessary for Empress Wei to poison her husband again, and even stupid!

What the hell is going on?

Zhang's butterfly wings, really so fast, fanned history off the original track?

Some time ago, Li Xian was obviously suppressing Empress Wei's minions to prevent the Wei clan from taking the opportunity to become bigger. Why did you change course again in the blink of an eye?!

What does Li Xian want to do? Since Wu Sansi died, he was finally no longer controlled by the ministers, how could he be the real emperor for less than a year, and suddenly he was willing to retreat into the background?

……

Countless questions lingered in Zhang Qian's mind, making him exhausted, and his whole person looked wilted, like an eggplant beaten by frost.

However, the moment he walked into the imperial study, most of the questions that were circling in his mind were solved.

Li Xian was sitting behind the imperial case waiting for him, still as white and fat as a few months ago, with a face full of happiness. However, Li Xian's lips and around his lips showed an obvious dark blue color, even if he was coated with rouge, he couldn't cover it.