Chapter 20 It must be Duhe
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The National Library of the Tang Dynasty is a place that people in the world yearn for.
Those who can serve in Hongwenguan are either a great Confucian, or a national dignitary, or those talented rising stars.
The Tang Dynasty's martial arts style is world-famous and powerful in the world, but it is by no means a heavy military force and a light on literature, and it still attaches great importance to civil officials.
In order to encourage the style of writing, Li Shimin also set up a literature museum in his early years, and personally named Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Yu Zhining, Su Shichang, Yao Silian, Xue Shui, Chu Liang, Lu Deming, Kong Yingda, Li Xuandao, Li Shousu, Yu Shinan, Cai Yungong, Yan Xiangshi, Xu Jingzong, Xue Yuanjing, Gai Wenda, and Su Mian as eighteen bachelors, so as to encourage the scholars of the world to follow suit.
Eighteen bachelors, not prime ministers, that is, emperors, or world-famous Confucians, the style of writing is also prevalent.
The library promoted by Du He in his early years, the invention of movable type printing and the improvement of papermaking also made the literary style of the Tang Dynasty soar from the side.
The Hongwen Pavilion is full of famous talents, and Du He's task is to command them with the eldest grandson Wuji to compile the "Tang Law Discussion".
Although Du He is also known as a famous man in the world, his kung fu in chewing words is pitiful. The "Laws" he compiled were all written in the vernacular, and there was no writing to speak of. If you want to pass it on for centuries, obviously not. The eldest grandson Wuji is no better in this regard. Although as an ancient man, he has an innate advantage over Duhelai, but compared with those scribes who specialize in this way, it is much inferior.
Du He and Changsun Wuji's task was to integrate the main points of the "Law" and the "Li" together, and the scholars in the Hongwen Hall were responsible for polishing and depicting their writing in beautiful and easy-to-understand words.
During this period, Du He inevitably came into contact with the eldest grandson Wuji and met each other.
Maybe he was robbed of food by the tiger's mouth, and cultivated with the attitude of the eldest grandson Wuji to treat people with a smile, and he didn't have any good face for Shang Duhe, and he had a calm face, as if he owed him millions.
Du He rarely saw the appearance of Maitreya Buddha's eldest grandson Wuji, and he was disgusted and disgusted with him, and often walked around him.
The eldest grandson Wuji was extremely bored in his heart, but he couldn't help Du He, and he didn't even have the strength to drive him, so he could only see it, and he didn't care about Du He as air.
Du He thought it was fresh at first, but after a long time, it became a little boring.
Although Du He is at odds with the eldest grandson Wuji and has great contradictions in the political arena, he can't deny this guy's talent. With his ability, it was more than enough to deal with the matter.
After the book "Tang Law and Discussion" was written, he had to show Li Shimin a look, and Du He was not afraid of any tricks he played, so he handed it over to him directly. I became the shopkeeper, but I just asked about the progress from time to time, and used the time saved to accompany Xiaobaoer and Sayuri, and lived a very comfortable life.
Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Because the westward expedition to Xue Yantuo was the largest expedition after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, although the history was very short, it ended the war in only half a year. However, the need for an army of 250,000 is still astronomical, and the materials gathered by the Tang Dynasty for a year are consumed.
During this time, the task of the entire dynasty was to recuperate.
This can almost be regarded as a convention, and after any major war, there must be a new round of development, so that we can fight again.
This is also related to the nature of Li Shimin, the emperor, Li Shimin belongs to the kind of enterprising king, he never thinks that his territory is too big, and he can send troops to conquer, and he will never hesitate.
The "Tang Law Discussion" has been revised into a volume in half a year, and after repeated discussions, it has replaced the old version of the Zhenguan Law and become a new legal standard of the Tang Dynasty.
In this half year, the biggest event is the opening of the Maritime Silk Road.
Under the leadership of Zhao Hui, an experienced seafaring captain, the diplomatic envoys of the Tang Dynasty smoothly passed through the waters of Southeast Asia and made contact with the countries there. And was warmly received by the king of the Great Food Country, the only one in the world that can be compared with the Tang Dynasty, and under the guidance of the Great Food Country, the diplomatic envoys have been traveling west to establish diplomatic relations with the Byzantine Empire in the west.
As envoys, Li Yi and Wang Xuance visited the Colosseum, the symbol of ancient Rome, under the reception of the king of the Byzantine Empire.
After a year and a half of missions, Li Yi and Wang Xuance traveled to various countries in the West.
Whether it is a big food country or a Byzantine Empire in the West, compared with the Tang Dynasty in terms of technology, it is a small thing.
Because of the opening of the Silk Road, they often circulated some precious items of the Tang Dynasty in these extreme places: silk, porcelain, tea, rice paper and other items.
For the mysterious and great country of the East has only been heard of, never seen.
For the envoys of the Tang Dynasty, he also expressed full admiration.
After learning of Li Yi and Wang Xuance's intention to open the Maritime Silk Road, they were all ecstatic.
This was especially true of the Great Food Empire, which was too far away from Chang'an, and the caravan had to pass through countless countries along the way. This passes through the territory of other countries, not to mention unsafe, and it also needs to pay all kinds of taxes, so that the goods are expensive and scary.
It's a great thing to be able to pass directly through the sea. Therefore, it is strongly supported.
The Great Food Empire is the largest country in the West and has a certain appeal.
Seeing that the Great Food Empire was so keen on trade with the Tang Dynasty, other countries followed suit, even if they didn't know that much about the Tang Dynasty.
When Li Yi and Wang Xuance decided to return, the small team of 300 people grew to a full 10,000 people, and the caravan envoys from various countries accompanied them with their own specialties, and arrived at the two ports of Guangzhou and Shanghai at the end of the year.
Two months before the arrival of the caravan envoys from various countries, Li Shimin had already received the news that Li Ke, the king of Wu, was responsible for receiving the envoys, and let Liu Renliang have full authority to handle the trade, so that this large-scale business event could be successfully held and ended successfully, forming a double benefit.
Only in this way can we ensure that the Maritime Silk Road can continue to benefit Datang.
In the face of this rare grand occasion, he went up and down in an orderly manner, and Shanghai and Guangzhou were prosperous and full of incomparably strong business atmosphere.
The original fleet was divided into two groups, one pair were envoys from various countries, and under the leadership of Li Ke, they rushed to Chang'an to meet Li Shimin, and the other team traveled in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
On this day, Du He was summoned by Li Shimin.
In the Ganlu Palace, Li Shimin's face was filled with a cheerful smile, and it could be seen that the supreme ruler of the Tang Empire was in a very good mood.
Without any extra idle talk, Li Shimin said: "There are three days left, and the Western envoy is about to arrive in Chang'an, and you will be fully responsible for receiving ......."
Du He's face was stunned, he held three positions, the right general of the school, the left Shilang of Shangshu Province and the president of the Academy of Science and Technology, no matter which position he had, he didn't care about welcoming the guests.
Li Shimin put him in charge of welcoming these envoys from the West, which was somewhat inconsistent with his position.
Li Shimin glanced at Du He and said, "Accident?" Manchu Dynasty Wenwu, looking at it is the easiest for you, not to mention who knows the West better than you in Chinese Wu? I don't want the envoys from afar to be lonely. ”
Du He lowered his head in shame, a little embarrassed. Since the introduction of the grading system in the Tang Dynasty, the best candidate has been selected every year. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were all conscientious and conscientious, intending to achieve the best honor of the year. Du He is different, this can be used as a shopkeeper, he will never do it himself, and he will never do it for a moment if he can be lazy.
Except for some time ago, when he took over government affairs after inheriting the general, and was busy for a while, most of the rest of the time was relatively free.
Li Shimin is high, his eyes are like torches, and he can see clearly who is hardworking and who is lazy. Therefore, Du He's contribution to Datang Li in recent years is not low, but he has never won any title of the best of the year.
Because of this, Li Shimin will give Du He a few tasks if he has something to do, and let him deal with it.
Du Ho is like a panacea, even if it is not within his jurisdiction, it can be handled properly.
Western envoys are coming to Chang'an, what kind of food, what Byzantine Empire, there are 108,000 miles away from the Tang Dynasty, there is no friction and contradiction between the two sides, and it is a harmless move to trade with it, and Li Shimin also attaches great importance to this matter.
Now he also has some understanding of Western countries, and knows that the Great Food Empire and the Byzantine Empire are among the top two powerful countries there. In particular, the Great Food Empire is known as the strongest in the West. Li Shimin is good-looking and narcissistic, and the comparison between emperors is heavier than that of ordinary emperors, and he doesn't want these envoys from afar to feel that Datang is inferior to them anywhere.
The person responsible for receiving the envoys is particularly important, and after thinking about it, Li Shimin only thought of Du He's candidate.
The Tang Dynasty knew etiquette, and there was no shortage of people with outstanding intelligence, but all the literati in the world had a kind of ideological imprisonment. They feel that the culture handed down from China is unparalleled in the world, and the countries outside China are all Yidi and barbarians, and few will understand their history and learn their things.
Of course, the Tang Dynasty was open-minded, and this kind of ideological imprisonment has been improved. But facts have proved that the culture of China is indeed unparalleled in the world, and there is no surrounding country that can be compared.
Such a person who truly understands the history of the West, there is no one in the Manchu Dynasty except for Du He.
Li Shimin thought about it, this task has to be Duhe.
Then he remembered that as the king of a country, he had not yet enjoyed the happiness of Du He, a courtier, and his heart was unfair, I was busy with my life, and I had no leisure, as a courtier, how could I enjoy it too much, so I immediately made up my mind and handed over the matter to Du He to deal with.
Although Du He is not a member of the Ministry of Rites, as long as he receives his orders, what is not from the Ministry of Rites, as long as he is happy, the beggars can also fill the scene.
Du He saw that Li Shimin had inexplicably assigned tasks to him, and found that he was living an easy life, and he seemed to be doing no less than those best ministers.
The world is big, the emperor is the biggest, Du He slandered in his heart, but he could only take this task.
Isn't it just to receive foreign guests, a little meaning......