Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 13 Walking in the Royal Study?
  Wang Xijue accepted the manuscript from Zhang Xiao and read it carefully. This time he read the manuscript much slower. After reading for a while, he picked up paper and pen to write and draw.

After reading, Wang Xijue took the manuscript and walked to the palace.

In the imperial study, the emperor was reading the manuscript written by Zhang Xiao and listening to Wang Xijue's report.

"Your Majesty, what Zhang Xiao wrote, regardless of the others, is a very good book. It's called "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword". In three words, it describes the key to the centuries-old disputes between the Fuso Kingdom. Our country has a good relationship with the Japanese country. I have heard about it, but my understanding of the country's political system, customs, and military equipment is not accurate, and most of them are based on false rumors. Zhang Xiaoneng clearly explained the origins of the decline of Japanese imperial power. It seems that he has read the Spring and Autumn Annals thoroughly." Wang Xijue said. .

"What Wang Aiqing said is true. Before, I was afraid that although Zhang Xiao was familiar with barbarian sentiments, he was not familiar with the words of saints and the long history of China. Now it seems that although he is not familiar with stereotypes, his knowledge is still solid. This is the key He knew the origin of the name "White" very clearly. This Japanese country has had such a "White" for hundreds of years, and this king seems to have little real power. This Toyotomi Hideyoshi, based on military force , but he knows etiquette, and giving orders in the name of 'Guan Bai' seems to be at least justified." The emperor said.

"Yes, Zhang Xiao does know the classics and history. At least he can read the "Book of Han" thoroughly. The official titles of the Japanese country are indeed imitated from the Han and Tang Dynasties." Wang Xijue replied.

"Since Zhang Xiao has written about Fusang, it is not just about knowledge now, it is about military affairs. I want to keep him closer. I don't know what you are like here. The officials of the Hanlin Academy will also keep him." The emperor. asked.

"The Holy One wants to promote talents, and I am naturally happy. I just don't know what Zhang Xiao is thinking, and what official title should be given to him. After all, Zhang Xiao has too little experience." Wang Xijue thought for a while and replied.

"I also had a sudden idea. There is indeed no suitable official position for Zhang Xiao at the moment. Wang Aiqing, otherwise, I will call Zhang Xiao and ask him to give himself an official title and see what his character is like. "The emperor said.

"Your Majesty is so kind to you, Zhang Xiao will definitely burst into tears with gratitude. However, Zhang Xiao is still young, so he is afraid that he does not know the depth of the court and will talk about high officials and generous salaries at will." Wang Xijue said.

After the discussion, Zhang Xiao was called to the imperial study room again.

"Zhang Xiao, you have been doing very well in writing recently, but I asked you to copy the chapters and verses of the Four Books before. How is your copying going?" the emperor asked. Zhang Xiao was a little dazed, but he quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I have been copying, but I have just finished copying "The Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean", and I have also copied half of "The Analects of Confucius."

"You can write a paragraph as you like."

Zhang Xiao took the pen and paper and copied a paragraph from the beginning of "The University". Chen Ju put it away and handed it over.

"Well, it seems that you have indeed practiced. This word, if nothing else, looks very neat. Zhang Xiao, you are now directly involved in national political affairs. I want to promote you to an official position to be closer to me, but I can't think of a name, please come up with an official name for yourself, and if I am satisfied, I will reward you directly." The emperor said while looking at Zhang Xiao's copybook.

"The humble minister is bold and recommends himself to serve as a staff member of the imperial study."

"This official name is interesting. What is the errand and rank?" the emperor asked curiously.

"This is a temporary official with no rank. As for the specific tasks to be done, they are all ordered by His Majesty and can be canceled by His Majesty at any time." Zhang Xiao explained.

"Okay, I will make you a royal study attendant. From tomorrow on, you will have some tea every morning." The emperor readily agreed.

(End of this chapter)