Live streaming life: The ancients begged not to stop

Chapter 260

Qi Cheng leaned against the window and looked at the street outside. Because of the cold, there were fewer pedestrians outside, and most of them were in a hurry.

However, Qi Cheng had already stayed at home for two days. He wanted to go out for a walk. He felt that he had lost the fighting spirit after staying at home all the time.

But what to do outside?

After browsing on his mobile phone for a long time, news about an exhibition caught his attention. The National Library was holding an event here, exhibiting the Yongle Encyclopedia for free.

Qi Cheng was very interested in seeing the mysterious Yongle Encyclopedia.

They set off immediately. After driving for more than an hour, Qi Cheng finally arrived at the library where the exhibition was held. This library was much smaller than the one he usually went to.

Arriving at the library, Qi Cheng first looked at the introduction of the Yongle Encyclopedia and the number of existing copies, and then entered the exhibition hall to look at it carefully.

These books are newly edited, and the bright yellow covers look truly elegant and luxurious.

Ming Dynasty

Zhu Di first puffed out his chest with pride. Later generations actually gave the Yongle Encyclopedia such noble standards and said that it was a treasure of the entire nation.

This was written by someone myself.

However, he was a little sad to see that the Yongle Encyclopedia was incomplete. Seeing that later generations were trying every possible means to get it back, he decided to arrange for someone to copy it again.

Be prepared.

"Prince, how do you think the Yongle Encyclopedia should be preserved so that it can be passed down intact to future generations?"

Zhu Gaochi thought about it and realized that since there was no complete copy in later generations, there must be a problem in the palace, so he had to hide it secretly this time.

The fewer people who know about it, the better.

"Father, I think we should bury the copied copy somewhere that's not too far away and out of the reach of ordinary people. I believe future generations will be able to find it."

Zhu Di took the prince's words to heart and began to consider where to bury him.

Qing Dynasty

Emperor Kangxi closed his eyes and pondered. He felt that his achievements were no less than Zhu Di's. Since Zhu Di could compile a book, why couldn't he? Moreover, compiling a book could also win over the Han officials.

However, he doesn't want to repeat what others have said, so he has to think carefully before writing anything.

"What do you think we should write?"

Several Han officials were still lost in thought when the crown prince, who had rolled back, said directly, "Didn't the emperor ask Cao Yin to help with the poetry collection? This can also be considered as compiling a book, right?"

Kangxi snorted. How could a collection of poetry compare to the Yongle Encyclopedia? The Crown Prince had been mocking him more and more lately. It was time to give him a good beating.

Let him know why the flowers are so red.

Emperor Qianlong was somewhat indignant. The Yongle Encyclopedia was indeed quite impressive, but he had compiled the Complete Library in the Four Branches of Literature, so why didn't he exhibit it?

Do you look down on yourself?

"Heshen..."

"Your Majesty, this is just an ordinary exhibition. Perhaps the Siku Quanshu is displayed in a higher place. Besides, the Yongle Encyclopedia is not complete yet."

“We must trust the perspective of future generations.”

"You have a point. I hope the host can check where the exhibition is and go check it out." Emperor Qianlong thought of something else. "Later generations called Zhu Di the last great emperor. I think I am even more powerful than him."

Heshen: It’s been so long since this happened, how come you still remember it!

Zhu Di: Comparing myself with you, it’s really a bit unlucky.

……

Qi Cheng continued to walk around the exhibition hall, and then he saw a special introduction, saying that a copy of the Yongle Encyclopedia was actually used by an old lady from Shandong to hold shoes.

If an expert hadn't seen it, it would probably have been thrown away.

At the same time, he heard two young men telling a piece of gossip in the exhibition hall. Master Guo wanted to find the Yongle Encyclopedia, so he planned to dig up Zhu Di's mausoleum.

But in the end, they didn't find the entrance, so they dug up the tomb of Emperor Wanli.

Zhu Di was stunned when he read it. It was one thing that the book became as thin as a shoe clip, but it was really outrageous that later generations wanted to dig up his own tomb.

He had indeed been thinking of burying the book in a fake grave, but this view was not appropriate. If rumors were to spread, people in later generations might think the book was in their own grave.

"Do you have any good ideas? Please be more specific."

"I think digging a hole in the mountain is more reliable..."

"The cave is damp and I guess it won't last long."

"It can be placed in a private library..."

"Not suitable!"

"Father, we can actually find a place to build an underground palace and build a tower on top of it. As long as future generations repair it, there's a high probability that it can be found."

Zhu Di carefully considered the method proposed by the prince and felt that it was still possible.

Tang Dynasty

Li Shimin was thinking carefully about whether he should arrange for someone to compile such a system. It was really a good thing to gain fame.

"We in the Tang Dynasty also have some technology..."

Wei Zheng immediately understood what was meant. He stepped forward and said that the Tang Dynasty was still in a state of disrepair and the cost of compiling such a large volume would definitely not be a small amount.

It’s better to save the money and do something else.

"I do have an idea. Your Majesty, you can try it... and it certainly won't cost much."

Wei Zheng, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and other ministers looked at Cheng Yaojin who was speaking, feeling somewhat confused.

Since when did compiling a book become related to military generals?

However, no one said anything and just looked at Cheng Yaojin quietly.

"What can General Cheng do?"

"In fact, we can write a novel about us conquering the world and include all the characters."

“Try to be as real as possible.”

Of course Li Shimin knew what was going on. Cheng Yaojin was very dissatisfied with the ranking mentioned by Tianmu before. Why was Qin Qiong so famous?

Everyone is about the same as a general.

You should write based on facts.

"This is about technology that will be passed down to future generations. Writing a novel about it is definitely not appropriate. I think it would be better to write about medicine or agriculture."

"This suggestion is more reliable."

Song Dynasty

Song Renzong also knew that his reputation in later generations was rather average. If he could leave something behind for future generations, perhaps he could restore some of his reputation.

"Master Ouyang, I'll leave the task of making things up to you."

Ouyang Xiu was silent for a moment. This... this is not easy to deal with.

Judging from the books on the skylight, they are all about science and technology.

I have to ask others for advice.

……

After Qi Cheng finished viewing the exhibition, he took advantage of the good midday sun and strolled to the beach along the path.

The beach is very deserted at this time of year, and there are a few old men swimming in winter on the distant shore.

Further away is a warship that has been retired for many years.

Nearby was a group of seagulls that had just flown back. Qi Cheng touched his pocket and found there was no food in it.

Alas, every time he saw seagulls, he never gave them food. As a seaside person, he had never fed seagulls.

After staying there for half an hour, the wind started to blow at the beach.