Hanlin Academy Editorial and Procuratorate Department.

Xie Qian sat down with three historians, Zhu Xizhou, Wang Zan and Shen Xi, and called Lun Wenxu and Tanhua Fengxi, the second-tier palace examination who had already joined the Hanlin Academy. He first enthusiastically asked Chen Xi whether the three of them were suitable for the work of the Hanlin Academy. Then he asked about the editing of the "Da Ming Hui Dian".

The personal care of the Grand Secretary of Dongge was a great honor for the three newly promoted Hanlins, but Chen Xi could hear something in Xie Qian's words.

"Your Majesty asked about Taizu yesterday, saying that Taizu drove out the barbarians and stabilized the country. This is the orthodox country. But he didn't know why Taizu collapsed in the 31st year. Why did Taizu succeed to the throne in the 35th year and still use Hongwu as his name?" Xie Qian raised a question that was "unreasonable" in the history of the Ming Dynasty.

To be precise, Xie Qian just quoted the words of Emperor Hongzhi Zhu Youzhe.

In the Ming Dynasty, there were two unreasonable historical problems, one was Emperor Jianwen and the other was Emperor Jingtai. Even historians could not make comments casually, let alone civil officials and generals or civilians.

However, Emperor Jingtai's temple name was restored in Chenghua, which was a reversal of trouble by Emperor Chenghua to his father. However, Emperor Jianwen has been a taboo in the court until now, and no one dared to mention it. Even the historical records recorded in the Ming Dynasty have never mentioned "Jianwen".

The Jingnan in the fourth year of Jianwen ended. During the Yongle period, the court burned all the classics related to "Jianwen" and strictly ordered that the market should not mention the old stories of Jianwen. This period of history between the 31st year of Hongwu and the 35th year of Hongwu was almost eliminated in the historical records of the Ming Dynasty.

Now Emperor Hongzhi suddenly mentioned it, the meaning is very different.

Zhu Xizhou finally stayed in the Hanlin Academy for three years. When the emperor asked about his own affairs, the people in the Hanlin Academy had the obligation to answer, which was also the significance of the existence of the Hanlin Academy. But this question was too sensitive, and Zhu Xizhou said in a little puzzled manner: "I don't understand what the elder said very well."

Xie Qian smiled and waved his hand: "Don't understand too much. Everyone writes a note and submits it to Your Majesty for you to see. Your Majesty is confused, and we want to share your worries..."

Xie Qian was very smart. Since Emperor Hongzhi asked a question that could not be explained, let Hanlin answer it with a pen. This is just like the strategy question in the palace examination. Why did Emperor Gaozu only serve as emperor for 31 years but his reign was thirty-five years? He asked to use the answer that best suits the emperor's wishes to relieve the emperor's doubts.

Everyone found a seat against the desk to sit down. This time, the Hanlin Academy asked a little special. From the historian and editor, all those on duty must go to the editorial and inspection department to write a note to answer Emperor Hongzhi’s questions.

Xie Qian had a word first, just write a note without signing it, as long as the answer is cheap. As for whether Emperor Hongzhi would read it himself, that is another matter.

But since the emperor has asked, how can I not read it? At most, I don’t know who wrote it. But if the emperor really thinks that someone wrote it inconveniently and wants to be punished, and when he comes back, he asks who wrote it, you dare not admit it? Even if he is stubborn, he can still find out the person in the end.

Chen Xi hates this kind of secret ballot the most because secret ballots represent that he thinks he doesn't have to be responsible for his words, but in fact, secret ballots are more difficult to start than secret ballots.

Chen Xi grind it and picked up the brush, but he couldn't finish it for a long time.

The process of the Jingnan Campaign was very familiar to him. From the cause of the life, to the repeated battle situations in the middle, to the results, they were just an ordinary record in history, but this record was a taboo for historians in the Ming Dynasty. It was as if every dynasty had an obscure historical material, and even if it was recorded, it was a dirty history. It would only be mentioned after the dynasty changed.

Chen Xi knew that Emperor Jianwen's temple name was not restored until the Southern Ming Dynasty.

Not knowing how to write, Chen Xi had to refer to other people's opinions, but he saw that his Hanlin colleagues were writing quickly at this moment. He didn't understand what was going to be written about this problem. After thinking about it for a while, Chen Xi wrote two words on the paper: "Jianwen."

The answer sheet is completed.

The two simple words are the reign title of Zhu Yunwen, the Emperor Hui of Ming Dynasty, but this reign title has not been mentioned for a hundred years. The real record of history was the 23rd year of Wanli 128 years after the Jingnan Dynasty.

People in the Ming Dynasty were used to thinking that Emperor Taizu was Taizong and Emperor Renzong was below Emperor Taizong. Even Zhu Di's temple name "Chengzu" was later added by Emperor Jiajing.

Even scholars nowadays rarely know the allusion of "Jingnan".

Soon, Xie Qian began to "collection the scroll". Chen Xi folded the paper with the words "Jianwen" and presented it to him. He was still thinking in his heart, don't cause trouble because of this note, right?

However, no matter how he thought about it, Chen Xi thought that he had just mentioned a fact that even if he had to pursue it, he could find many excuses from the word "Jianwen".

Xie Qian put away all the notes, but didn't open them to see what was written on them. After saying a few words of encouragement, he hurriedly left.

When Xie Qian left, the Hanlin Academy was in trouble.

Everyone did not understand the emperor's intention, and this matter involved a period of historical correction. But in fact, even a well-educated scholar like Hanlin was not very familiar with this history in the early Ming Dynasty. Some knew it for the first time that Taizu died in the 31st year of Hongwu?

Zhu Xizhou came over and asked Chen Xi: "Comrade Chen Xiu, do you know the intention of Your Majesty's question?"

Chen Xi shook his head.

Zhu Xizhou sighed: "There are many things in the Hanlin Academy that cannot be spoken to, but since Your Majesty has questions, you should speak out and not be scruples. This is not your fault."

Chen Xi thought to himself: "I have written down all the reigns of Emperor Minghui. Isn't this all the words? Do I have to write down the entire process of "Jingnan" to be considered responsible to the emperor?"

But when I thought about it again, I had just written two words, or Zhu Xizhou had not noticed that he had written the writing, and thought that he had handed in the "white paper", so he felt this emotion.

Chen Xi asked back, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

Zhu Xizhou was stunned and stared at Chen Xi for a moment, then shook his head and smiled without saying a word. Even though he was more supportive of Chen Xi, he still resolutely chose to avoid such indescribable issues. Therefore, whether Zhu Xizhou knew the history of Jingnan became a mystery in Shen Xi's heart.

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The banquet that night was set up in Qingyuan Restaurant in Mi Lane, Dongjiang. This is the favorite place for officials from the nearby government offices to visit. As the highest-level editor of the three historians, Zhu Xizhou became the guest of honor for the banquet. Chen Xi, Lun Wenxu and Feng Xi were more like accompanying guests.

There are two tables in total for the banquet.

There are many people in the Hanlin Academy, and they can't finish the treat at one time. This time, the first one paid for the money were those Shujishi, Hanlin attendants, servants, and reviewers who had not been sent yet. The banquet itself could not cost a lot. This was like a system. Each person just had to take out the money for his own food. Moreover, it was a Hanlin official who was treating him, so the shopkeeper of this restaurant did not dare to charge more money.

Hanlin officials have a respectable status. Not to mention their status in the court, just talking about the office officials who will be held in the next session will likely be Hanlin. However, when they come to the examination and examiner, they also need to be ranked according to seniority. At least Zhu Xizhou and Shen Xi, who have been in the Hanlin Academy for a short time, have not yet received such honors.

Chen Xi didn't want to drink, but now he has become an official and has more and more social engagements. It is obviously not feasible for him to use tea instead of wine as a child, especially for this kind of welcome banquet, Chen Xi had to drink two glasses.

After Chen Xi finished drinking, he walked out of the wine shop. When the wind blew, his head was dizzy and his eyes were almost blurred.

"I haven't learned to be an official, but I have learned to drink first." Chen Xi sighed softly.

The Hanlins came out of the restaurant and went home. If the conditions were good or if there were servants coming to greet them, the others could only go home alone.

Some people seem to have been waiting for such a banquet for a long time, and they have to spend enough money to eat. After a meal, they have enough wine and enough food. However, they cannot even walk steadily when they come out and need help from others. Who do I give me? Whoever I give me? Whoever I give me has increased unknowingly.

Just as Chen Xi was about to leave, Zhu Xizhou came over and stuffed Chen Xi a red seal. It was bulging inside. It was very heavy. You could tell at a glance that there was silver inside: "Hold it, this is the wish of my colleagues."

Another unspoken rule.

When a new official takes office, he not only needs to have a banquet, but also expresses his feelings. However, the gifts should not be too ostentatious, so those people asked Zhu Xizhou to give them away.

Chen Xi weighed it a little and found that there was not much silver inside, so it should look like seven or eight taels. Based on the number of guests invited today, the subordinates today, together with the banquet and gifts, each person would have to pay at least six or seven cents of silver. Although it was not too much, it was not a small amount.

In places like the capital, life is under great pressure. With the salary of the court alone, these Hanlin people may not be able to support their families. If they are coupled with such favors, it is inevitable that they will be short of money.

Chen Xi thought to himself, no wonder these colleagues from Hanlin Academy are thinner than the other. They have to tighten their belts and live a life.

Zhu Xizhou did not give Chen Xi a chance to refuse, so he handed over the red seal and left. Instead, Wang Zan, the "little old man" next to him, came over and said, "Comrade Chen Xiu, do you want me to send you back?"

Chen Xi smiled and refused. Although he lived in a small courtyard, it was quite good among the Hanlin people. Who said that he had the huge financial support of the Tingzhou Chamber of Commerce behind him?

In general, it is not easy to rent a place in the suburbs of Hanlin to settle down the family. Some even have a family of people squeezed into a dormitory room assigned by Hanlin Academy.

To be a Hanlin, you must be mentally prepared to be bitter first and then sweet. Being able to enter the Hanlin Academy is enough to make all scholars all over the world jealous. As for living a hard life in it, it will also be a way to sharpen your mind for the future success.

Although the Hanlin life was a little hard, it would not kill people. They would not have to starve to death. They would have a salary to support their families without having to do physical work. This is a very good job for an ordinary people who only want to eat and wear and live in a warm and warm manner.

Just when Shen Xi was calming down and returning home, in the palace, three cabinet ministers were discussing affairs with Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi held the memorial to impeach Cheng Minzheng, the former right minister of the Ministry of Rites and Hanlin scholar, and looked through the notes that Xie Qian had just submitted, but he didn't say anything for a long time.

Emperor Hongzhi said a few harsh words just now. Liu Jian was upright and choked Zhu Youtui, which made a little unhappy. Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were not as brave as Liu Jian. At most, they stood there and said nothing, and the atmosphere became stalemate.

"Stay here!"

Zhu Youzhang suddenly threw a sentence, threw the memorial to impeach Cheng Minzheng in the corner of the Long case, and then carefully looked at the notes Xie Qian had just submitted.

ps: The fourth update is here!

This chapter is for all book friends, for nothing else, but for everyone's support since the book was opened! As for Chapter 5, there will definitely be, but judging from the code, I guess I'll go there in the early morning. Everyone can watch it and give me some encouragement!
Chapter completed!