Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 4: Going to work and fishing under orders?

In the past few days before reporting to his new unit, Zhang Xiao ate and drank as usual, updated the manuscript of "The Song of Xide", and copied the "Collected Commentary on Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books". Before he knew it, it was time to go to work.

The Hanlin Academy is at the foot of the Imperial City, some distance away from the house that Zhang Xiao previously rented. On the first day of work, Zhang Xiao didn't dare to be late.

Arriving at the entrance of the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Xiao saw an acquaintance at first sight, Mr. Chen Ju and Chen Eunuch. After entering the palace to meet the saint that day, Chen Ju left himself alone and inquired about all his circumstances. Of course, apart from the matter of time travel, Zhang Xiao will of course have to bury this secret for the rest of his life.

"Eunuch Chen, this is the manuscript of "Song of Xide". Please give it to the Holy Master. Also, this is the manuscript of "Commentary on Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" that I copied. Please take care of it." Zhang Xiao took out the two stacks of manuscripts.

"Give me the manuscript of "Song of Xide". You can control "Commentary on Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" by yourself. Since you have been overseas for a long time, you should learn more about the words of saints." Chen Ju said earnestly.

"That's what Eunuch Chen taught me," Zhang Xiao said politely.

In the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Xiao found his desk and sat down quietly. But after waiting for a long time, there was nothing left for me. It was just that I had just arrived, and I didn't dare to openly engage in side jobs in this place where I was raising my hopes, so I found a few books and started reading.

But not long after Zhang Xiao sat down, a dignified-looking middle-aged official, Wang Xijue, came outside the door.

"Mr. Ge, why are you here?"

"Mr. Ge, you came here without even saying hello. You gave me such a dirty look. Why don't you go prepare tea and snacks?"

The Hanlin Academy, which was originally busy with each other, suddenly became chaotic.

"Comrades, please don't be busy. I'm not here for inspection today, I'm just looking for Zhang Xiao."

"Zhang Xiao? Mr. Wang Ge is talking about Zhang Kaifeng, who just came to report today. He is in the innermost study room."

As long as Zhang Xiao was not deaf, he would definitely have heard such a loud noise.

However, a colleague had already taken the lead and said, "Zhang Jianfeng, it's Academician Wang who's here."

"Which Grand Maester?"

"You really don't understand anything. You are the elder Wang Ge who is in the cabinet..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Xijue had already walked into the room.

"I'm going to pay my respects to Mr. Wangge." Zhang Xiao saw the official coming and quickly said hello respectfully.

"You are Zhang Xiao. He is quite talented. Looking at the "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" you wrote, you neatly listed the dozens of countries that were destroyed by the Mongols in the Western Conquest. You must have a good understanding of the history and geography of the western lands. Got it. How much do you know about the Siyi languages? Can you speak Mongolian?" Wang Xijue asked.

"Old Bingge, I don't know Mongolian, but I can speak Spanish, Portuguese, English, French and other European languages. I can also have some knowledge of European elegant Latin." After time travel, Zhang Xiao found that he His language and writing skills have been greatly enhanced. He already knew some of these languages, and he remembered them deeply after traveling through time. Although the European languages ​​of the Ming Dynasty are different from modern languages, they are similar, so I am not afraid of them.

"You have lived overseas for a long time. Have you studied Confucian classics? Have you ever written eight-legged essays written by saints?"

"Old Bingge, I have read all the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as "Historical Records" and "Hanshu". Originally, the villain's family was in the West, and it was considered a scholarly family. Later, when Fo Langji invaded, the lower official had no choice but to give up. The family business has come here all the way." Zhang Xiao took the opportunity to talk about his life experience again.

"You are also a rare talent. Let's do this. You don't have to worry about other work in the Imperial Academy. You can finish the book that the Holy Master wants you to write. I will ask the Imperial Academy for you and let you enter. Learn more from the Saints. Article." Wang Xijue said.

"Thank you, Mr. Ge." Zhang Xiao was really happy. If he transferred to the Imperial Academy and became a supervisor, not many people would dare to say that he was a wild man in the future. Many of the things he did would be recognized by the orthodox academic circles of the Ming Dynasty.

. . .

In the palace, Chen Ju stood beside the emperor and began to read the manuscript written by Zhang Xiao:

King Leon II of Castile, whom Cid once swore allegiance to, died inexplicably under his sister's castle under the protection of his army, and died in Cid's arms. At the hands of whom he died, there are still differing opinions. The succession ceremony is being held enthusiastically. The brothers of Alfonso VI have lost their thrones and even their lives. Now he is the only legal heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Castile and Leon.

After a series of complicated enthronement ceremonies, Alfonso put on his crown and asked the princes, nobles and warriors present to kneel down, which represented their recognition of Alfonso's legitimate kingship. Everyone knelt down, except Cide.

Everyone looked at Cide, but Cide still stood like a stake.

"Rodrigo, also known as Cid, as the most outstanding warrior and general in the kingdom, why don't you show your loyalty."

"Dear Your Majesty, although no one here dares to ask, I still want to ask if you really have nothing to do with the death of your brother Sancho II. You must swear that you have nothing to do with Sancho's death, otherwise I will I cannot be loyal to you."

"You made me swear?!"

"Yes, my esteemed majesty."

……

"Chen Ju, keep reading. Why don't you stop reading?"

"The language used here is taboo. This Xide is too arrogant." Chen Ju wiped his cold sweat and explained to the emperor.

"No. Cide does not forget his old master, but he can only take the overall situation into consideration. Is there anything wrong? Besides, this is the story of Xi Yi. What does it matter? Continue reading." The emperor ordered.

Chen Ju coughed lightly, regained his composure, and then started reading, until Cide was expelled by the king and was recruiting troops outside to prepare to capture the city of Valencia.

"Is this the end?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"I still haven't finished my thoughts. Let's call Zhang Xiao later. Point out the place name to me. Where is Valencia?"

Chen Ju looked at the huge world map and pointed to a place on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula: "Your Majesty, this is probably the location."

The emperor glanced at the position: "It is indeed a critical place. If Xide occupies this place, he can claim to be a prince. Forget it, go and call Zhang Xiao."

Emperor Wanli stared at the world map, seeming to be deep in thought.

After a while, Zhang Xiao was taken again.

"Zhang Xiao, you wrote the important chapter, but why is it missing? Can you write it faster? I won't listen to the following story for now. You point to the map and tell me about the countries in your story. Where is the city?"

Zhang Xiao did his part and explained to the emperor various European countries, famous cities and famous attractions.

"The one you are talking about is called Egypt. Their king's tomb is made of bricks piled into a mountain. Doesn't that cost a lot of manpower? How to prevent tomb robberies?" Emperor Wanli asked curiously after listening to Zhang Xiao's introduction to the pyramids.

"Reporting to your majesty, the place where this pyramid is built is not far from their quarry, so although it requires a lot of labor, it can still be tolerated. As for tomb robbing, I don't know much about it."

"Slippery, you just want to say something that is not about morality but harming the people. You are also afraid that I will be unhappy. You act like a flatterer."

"Wei Chen doesn't dare!" Zhang Xiao was startled.

"You should try to find a way to write faster. Also, your previous "Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" were half-written. They were quite organized and the language was elegant. Why is this "The Song of Cid" "Although the story is good, the words are a bit too plain." The emperor said with some dissatisfaction.

(End of this chapter)