Chapter 577 Determination
The first dictionary in Chinese history is called Shuowen Jiezi, compiled by Xu Shen of the Han Dynasty.
The original work was written between 100 AD and 121 AD. By later generations, it had long been lost. Most of the works that have been handed down are the Song Dynasty version or the Qing Dynasty annotated version. The original text was written in Xiaozhuan, explaining the origin of the font word by word. After Xu Shen finished writing, he presented it to Emperor An of the Han Dynasty.
As for the title of "Shuowen Jiezi", the original author Xu Shen explained it this way: Cangjie's initial writing was based on pictograms, so it was called Wen. After that, the shape and sound complement each other, which is called the word. Literature is the basis of physical images; words are the basis of words and expressions.
When Cangjie first created characters, he drew shapes according to types of objects, so they were called "wen"; later he created ideographic characters and pictophonetic characters to increase the number of characters, and these characters were called "zi". In other words, "wen" is the original pictographic character, and "zi" is like the child born of these pictographic characters.
"Shuowen Jiezi" pioneered the use of radical checking, and most dictionaries of later generations adopted this method. Duan Yucai of the Qing Dynasty called this book "an unprecedented book in ancient times, originally created by Xu Junzhi".
It is indexed by pinyin and radicals and explains the meaning of each word in detail. This kind of dictionary has never been seen in history. It is conceivable what kind of sensation it will cause once it is successfully compiled. It is no exaggeration to say that it will be famous for generations.
In the Spring and Autumn Period, Uncle Sun Bao, an official of the Lu State, said: "The supreme leader has established virtue, the second has meritorious service, and the third has established words." Although it has not been abolished for a long time, these are called the three immortals." Kong Yingda also said: "To establish virtue means to create a law. To do good deeds means to help people; to do meritorious deeds means to save people from disasters and to help the time; to make a speech means to get the key points of what you say, and to be able to spread the truth enough."
It can be seen that for literati, writing a book and establishing a theory is "establishing a statement". Being able to compile a far-reaching classic like the "Dictionary" is enough to become a god with one book!
Fang Jun would naturally leave this kind of good thing to his cheap dad.
Fang Xuanling has enough knowledge, qualifications and status. As long as the "Dictionary" is written, it will be like a talisman for the Fang family. Even if Fang Xuanling becomes an official in the future, even if Fang Jun has no official position or position, as long as he does not rebel, the descendants of the Fang family will be safe and sound in the Tang Dynasty.
In this era, respect for great Confucians is a social behavior, and the status of great Confucians is absolutely transcendent!
While they were chatting, a servant from Zhuangzili arrived: "Erlang, the master has just returned and ordered you to go to Zhuangzili immediately."
Fang Jun nodded. His father was probably unable to sit still due to the incident of his impeachment. He happened to want to see his father and ask about countermeasures. Fang Xuanling has remained in the officialdom for decades, and his ability is genuine.
Then he said to Shangguan Yi: "Zhuangzi is relatively quiet and suitable for studying. Brother Shangguan goes to Chongxian Hall during the day and stays in Zhuangzi at night. Someone will clean up a guest room for you. Just do whatever you want."
Shangguan Yi wanted to refuse, but when he thought that Fang Jun had done such a huge favor as recommending him to His Highness the Crown Prince, what else could he be polite about? Then he cupped his hands and said gratefully: "In this case, Brother Yu will feel ashamed."
Fang Jun said with a smile: "That's right! Brother Shangguan, please sit here for a while while I go to meet my father and listen to his teachings."
Although Shangguan Yi was not an official, he had heard a little bit about the impeachment of Fang Jun by the crowd in the court. Knowing that Fang Jun was going to ask Fang Xuanling for advice on how to deal with it, it was naturally inconvenient for others to be around. Please tell me how wonderful the pinyin is.”
Fang Jun told the teacher to entertain Shangguan Yi well and not to neglect it. Then he said goodbye and walked to Zhuangzi.
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In the main hall, Fang Xuanling was drinking tea and sitting on the Taishi chair.
When Fang Jun came in, he first saluted and greeted him, then sat down under Fang Xuanling, and a maid served him fragrant tea.
Fang Xuanling raised her eyes and glanced at her second son. Seeing that Fang Jun was sitting calmly and calmly, even squinting his eyes to taste the tea carefully, he nodded slightly. This son felt like a mountain was falling in front of him. Excellent concentration without changing his face, he is a man capable of great things!
After pondering for a while, Fang Xuanling asked: "Do you know everything about the affairs of the court?"
Fang Jun replied: "Yes, I just came back from Tai Chi Palace."
"Oh?" Fang Xuanling was a little surprised. Did he go to see the emperor? Could it be that he was begging for mercy, hoping that His Majesty would be lenient and not be affected by the pressure of the Yushi Yanguan, so as to deal with him? Or should I slander His Majesty and severely attack the censors?
Based on what I know about my son, both of these situations are very likely to happen...
Then he asked Fang Jun about his intentions in detail.
Fang Jun concisely repeated what His Majesty Li Er said.
Fang Xuanling was very pleased and praised: "Well done! Being an official is the same as being a human being. There are things you must do and things you shouldn't do. Compared with the lack of public opinion in the court, personal honor and disgrace are nothing. What? As long as we stay upright? Full of righteousness, a little slander will eventually disappear without a trace. History is fair. Maybe those greedy people with no ethics can be proud for a while, but they will eventually be reviled by future generations!"
His son is not only talented and capable, but he also has such magnanimity. He is willing to endure humiliation and heavy burdens for the future of the empire. How can he not be greatly comforted to Fang Xuanling, who has always been upright and honest?
Eternal righteousness should be like this!
Fang Jun was a bit dumbfounded. He did not agree with His Majesty Li Er's killing of the censor Yan Guan, but he did not say that he planned to swallow his anger!
Touching his nose, Fang Jun said: "Well...actually, it's okay to fight back."
Fang Xuanling was stunned, then turned displeased and said: "You have been deeply favored by the emperor at such a young age, but you can't bear such a little grievance? You yourself said that once His Majesty punishes you severely, I am afraid that the speech of the Tang Dynasty will be blocked from now on. From now on, no one dares to speak. This is the secret of the empire. Suffer! Even if you endure it this time, what can you do? You have not yet reached the throne this year. Your Majesty knows in your heart that you have been wronged. How can you not compensate you in the future? Instead of enduring this? Grievance, more benefits!”
Fang Jun was helpless, why couldn't he settle the account?
The crux of the problem is that ten thousand years is too long, we only seize the day...
If the position of the general manager is gone now, and His Majesty Li Er is about to launch an Eastern Expedition and then fight for two or three years, how enterprising can His Majesty Li Er be at that time? Every wise and powerful emperor will become abnormally obsessed with the stability of the government and the world in his old age. At that time, the old emperor will not be able to die for a while, and the new emperor will not be able to ascend to the throne. His own ideals and plans Will the future be wasted?
At the very least, wasting half your life is inevitable.
Fang Jun absolutely cannot bear this result!
Fang Jun thought for a while, looked at his father, and said softly: "Father, you are about to retire..."
Fang Xuanling was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.
It’s a great job...
Once upon a time, the young Junyan who went from Qingzhou to Guanzhong to join Li Shimin was already very old and depressed. Fang Xuanling's life was full of ups and downs, from an unknown little scholar to the prime minister of the empire who ruled the world. He was brilliant and heroic, and died without regrets. It is a great joy in life to be able to work steadily in old age and then teach, study, and write.
But what will happen to his descendants after he becomes an official?
Fang Xuanling was actually not very relieved about His Majesty Li Er. This emperor is wise and powerful, but his contradictory character is really a huge worry. If I were alive and thinking about the love I had dedicated myself to for so many years, no matter how big the mistake was, I could laugh it off, just like the eldest son's family was involved in the conspiracy...
Who can say that His Majesty is not affectionate and does not miss old friendships?
But if I die...
Fang Xuanling didn't know what His Majesty Li Er's attitude would be towards the Fang family.
Wei Zheng is the best example. Wei Zheng has always been famous for his criticism and admonishment, and he repeatedly contradicted His Majesty Li Er regardless of his face. However, His Majesty Li Er kept saying, "After Zhenguan, he devoted himself to me, offered his loyalty and advice, settled the country and benefited the people, and achieved my achievements today. The only person known in the world is Wei Zheng. How can he be added to the list of famous ministers in ancient times?"
Very wise, right?
However, recently Wei Zheng was seriously ill, and he was afraid that he would not survive the spring. As a result, there were already rumors in the palace that the emperor was dissatisfied with Wei Zheng for spreading the contents of "Notes on Living Life". Fang Xuanling, who is well versed in His Majesty Li Er's temperament, knows that even if Wei Zheng dies, he will probably lose his honor and glory. His Majesty may settle old scores at some point... (End of Chapter)