Chapter 17: Traveling to and from the City (8)

Zhao Ji listened to Han Gang's statement on the compilation of the pharmacopoeia, and nodded silently.

Han Gang knew nothing about medicine - this is the accepted opinion in the world. But people are expensive and can learn, Han Gang has not been quiet in the past ten years, has not done anything for fun, and only uses reading as a pastime in his spare time. is an ordinary mortal person, who can dive into his heart and concentrate on learning for ten years, and can also achieve something, let alone Han Gang?

After ten years, Han Gang has also read a lot of medical books, and it is still impossible to say that he can diagnose and treat people, but at least he has a relatively in-depth understanding of medicine in this era. For a while, it was the truth.

Zhao Ji has no interest in how Han Gang compiles the pharmacopoeia and medical poeias, but it is definitely a good thing to compile it. Han Gang does not speak lightly, and his past experience makes Zhao Ji very clear about this. Since Han Gang can confidently criticize "Shennong's Materia Medica", he naturally relies on it. Judging from his talents, it should be a great canon that is especially superior to his predecessors. The fact that such a herbal medicine dictionary can come out is a proof of his Zhao Xuan's martial arts.

After the defeat of Emperor Taizong in the Gaoliang River, he ordered Zaifu Li Fang and others to preside over the compilation of "Taiping Guangji", "Taiping Yulan" and "Wenyuan Yinghua", so as to recover the lost prestige. Among them, "Taiping Guangji" is only a collection and compilation of novels and legends of the previous generation, but the leader is still the respect of the prime minister, and the importance it has received can be seen.

"This matter is a momentary event, and Han Qing has to write a note to show it, so I should read it carefully." Although he also asked Han Gang to enter the Zazi, this time Zhao Ji's tone was ten times more solemn.

The credit of the editor-in-chief of the classics is enough to push an important minister into the two governments. Han Gang wanted to use this as a credit, and Zhao Ji asked himself to see through Han Gang's thoughts. However, the compilation of a canon, ten years of work is also idle, if it is not written, no merit, if it can be like "Zizhi Tongjian" Yu Sima Guang, it will cost Han Gang's extra energy, it is also a good thing for Zhao Ji.

Han Gang bowed down and received the order: "The minister obeys the order." ”

finally got his wish, and Han Gang also let go of a matter. Steady progress towards the goal always makes people feel good.

There is not much knowledge from later generations, and what Han Gang knows is very limited. After all, he has no ability to deduce a dry formula in physics and mathematics, and he doesn't know how to do it, so he can only use the little common sense he has to piece together a rough idea.

Mechanics and optics in physics, elemental theory in chemistry, taxonomy in biology, and Tianyuan art in mathematics are similar to later algebras, and in natural philosophy, they advocate empirical evidence. Although it is very superficial theoretical knowledge, Han Gang believes that as long as it takes time, it will definitely take root smoothly and get rich results in the end. The advent of telescopes and microscopes is the best proof of this.

Zhao Ji smiled again and said: "If the pharmacopoeia is completed, it will be a great event in this dynasty." Ling Yue recently submitted "Words and Words" to examine the text of the first king, wanting to use morality. The son-in-law of the Qing family, without martial arts, has made great contributions to the country. ”

Han Gang didn't expect that Wang Anshi's exegesis had already been finalized into a book, and it was sent to Zhao Ji before he entered Beijing. That's a pretty impressive speed. Wang Anshi is fanning the flames, and the momentum of Xinxue has risen again.

"Jiayue's new work has been discussed with the ministers. It is indeed a rare masterpiece, but there are some places that are difficult for ministers to agree with. Han Gang does not hide his opinion on Wang Anshi's new work.

"Yes...... Zhao Ji replied in a low voice, but he was noncommittal, and he didn't ask in detail.

Han Gang didn't wait for Zhao Ji's reply, and glanced at Lu Shang, Zhao Ji frowned slightly, leaning back, looking a little tired, and thinking about something.

Seeing this, Han Gang didn't say much, and turned his head down and retreated. Now is not the time.

Zhao Ji didn't keep him, but told Han Gang to hand over the work of the Department of Health and Welfare and the compilation of the pharmacopoeia as soon as possible, and also arranged for an attendant to lead him to Taichang Temple - unfortunately it was not Tong Guan, Han Gang heard that he went to the south to serve as a walker in the future.

The luck of this future traitor is really not very good. If there is a chance, Han Gang is still willing to help him, at least Tong Guan is in the palace, which is not a bad thing.

Coming out of the Chongzheng Temple, the next step is to go to Taichang Temple to take office. When he receives the seal of Taichang Temple, he will have to go to the Department of Health and Welfare and the Taiyi Bureau, and he will have to take over as soon as possible in these two days.

The wind blowing from the palace carried the cold characteristic of Miyagi, as if you were in a cave. But after bypassing the cloister and exiting the Wende Gate, the sun above immediately began to blaze again. The thought of going from house to house in such weather in the next few days made Han Gang's footsteps heavy.

Among today's important ministers, there are quite a few who serve several terms, but few of them accept several assignments at once, and they are only sent to an errand after a period of time. Han Gang took over three doors at once, and he planned to make a difference, so he was naturally busy. But such busyness is what he is willing to do.

It's just that there are some problems in today's court that are alarming. At the court, Zhao Ji did not ask Han Gang about the situation in Hedong and his strategy for dealing with the Liao people in the northwest frontier later. For an envoy who had just left Hedong and had accumulated a lot of military exploits, this situation was not normal.

Han Gang was very sure that this was definitely not because Zhao Ji forgot to ask, but because he didn't want to give himself the opportunity to continue to maintain influence over Hedong and Shaanxi, and there was even a warning element. Anyway, the border with the Liao people has been set, and if you need to know any news, you can get a response from other officials and horses.

Fortunately, he was ready to change roles in advance, and he had a plan for what to do and what he could do on several errands, so that he would not be embarrassed in the Chongzheng Palace.

With the inner attendant personally sent by the Son of Heaven to lead it, there is no need to go to the government hall first. Bypassing the government hall and the Privy Council, Taichang Temple is right in front of you.

Located in the southwest corner of the imperial city, Taichang Temple is a very deserted yamen, compared to the Si Nong Temple and the capital water supervisor not far away, there are only two soldiers guarding the door in front of the door of Taichang Temple, and they are bored and sit in the shade under the eaves. On this scorching hot day, Menke Luoque does not seem to be an adjective to Taichang Temple.

The edict that served as the judge of Taichang Temple was on his body, and the chamberlain who led the way for Han Gang in front was also respectful to the new judge Taichang Temple behind him, and he had already begun to shout loudly before he got close to the gate.

The two gatekeepers saw Han Gang and a few people coming, but they just stood up lazily. But as soon as they heard the shouting of the chamberlain, they immediately stood straight in front of the door with frightened faces.

Han Gang didn't pay any attention to them, and stopped outside the gate and looked up at the plaque of Taichang Temple. There was even a swallow's nest found, which is really outrageous.

Seeing Han Gang looking up and only caring about the plaque, the two soldiers were at a loss, and they didn't know what to do for a while.

"Why are you still standing stupidly?" The chamberlain scolded with a sharp voice, "Don't you notify the temple to open the main gate to welcome Han Duanming into the palace?!" Looking back, he sighed to Han Gang again: "The idle yamen are used to being lazy. ”

The two soldiers panicked and tried to go in to inform them, but when they saw that their companions were also walking inside, they stopped at the same time. After repeating it several times, one person went in to inform him, and one person came over to ask Han Gang for his guilt.

Han Gang shook his head and said softly, "This is the Taichang Temple in charge of rituals." ”

If you go to the government hall first, you will definitely not encounter the current situation of poor etiquette, and the government hall will definitely inform Taichang Temple in advance. But the inner servants of the Chongzheng Hall will not care so much, just bring Han Gang to it.

After stopping in front of the door for a moment, only the sound of footsteps was heard inside, and then the main door creaked open, welcoming out more than thirty officials.

Taichang Temple originally had many officials, such as Qing, Shaoqing, Cheng, Doctor, Master Bookkeeper, Xielulang, Fenglilang, Taizhu, etc., who managed the work related to ceremonial sacrifices in the imperial court. But now these official positions have all become their own ranks, and they are no longer sent by the actual office.

There are actually only seven or eight substantive officials who are really subordinate to Taichang Temple. Han Gang saw that among the more than thirty people, the first few were all wearing official uniforms, but he knew that the officials under him were almost there.

It's just that this group of officials who came out of Taichang Temple were dressed in shabby clothes, and they looked like a group of broken households.

Generally speaking, the imperial court does not issue ready-to-wear clothes, only silks, and official uniforms must be tailored by themselves to a tailor. Therefore, the rich officials, the official uniforms on their bodies are always new, and the clothes of those who are lacking in wealth are dull and faded - the dyeing skills of this era are not counted, only new clothes can be brightly colored, once washed, they will fade when they are washed, and the more times they are washed, the more they will fade - from the perspective of clothing, no matter the officials of Taichang Temple, they are all poor.

Only one person is not bad, well-dressed, and very different from the others. Standing at the back of the official train, he looks like he is over the age of not confused, but his appearance is handsome, but the fact that he does not have a beard makes Han Gang very puzzled, after thirty, he can't see an official without a beard, it is he Han Gang, in order to have a more stable image, he is not exempt from vulgarity.

However, when Han Gang's subordinates stepped forward one by one to salute him, Han Gang was relieved.

It is the teaching workshop that makes Ding Xianxian. As a teaching envoy, he can naturally get a lot of offerings. has been in charge of the teaching workshop for more than ten years, and it would be funny if he didn't have some net worth.

Ding Xian is now very famous, and Han Gang has heard of it. His reputation is also related to the fact that he once publicly satirized the new law, and Shiyan once said that 'Taiwan officials are not as good as officials', which means that the Taiwan officials at that time were not as brave as Ding Xianxian to criticize the new law. Wang Anshi was even so angry that he wanted to punish him, but he protected Zhao Hao.

Han Gang looked up and down: "Ding Xianxian?" That's the rumored Ding Envoy. ”

Ding Xian didn't seem to be as active as he was at the beginning of the change, and calmly bowed to Han Gang, "The cheap name is insulting, and the Ming and Qing listens." ”

An official, of course, is not comparable to an important minister at the level of a bachelor in the palace, but the servant has had the habit of satirizing the Son of Heaven since ancient times, and it is really surprising that Ding Xian is so old.