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Chapter 778 Is the old Liu's family stable?

When selecting a historian, it is best if the person himself is capable, and future generations can inherit this official position and record the emperor's daily life and deeds from generation to generation.

The historians who accompany the emperor at all times are the most special ones among all the historians. They must be present when the emperor is awake, and wherever the emperor goes, even when the emperor is out of court, they must be present, and prepare tools to record every word and deed of the emperor anytime and anywhere.

It is not to say that there are no other historians besides the historian who is always with the emperor. The historian who is always with the emperor is called Taishi at first, and then has a new name, which is different in almost every dynasty.

In fact, there are quite a few historians in any dynasty, but they are responsible for different aspects. They generally belong to the same institution. The early official offices were named "Taishi Liao", and Taishi was established as the official. There were also small history, internal history, and external history. , Yushi, after many reforms.

Liu Yan is going to proclaim himself emperor, so he absolutely needs a personal historian to record his words and deeds, mainly for the descendants of the royal family, especially the princes of the past. For ordinary people of future generations to read.

I want to see the emperor's daily life record after the change of dynasty. If the country is not finished, the emperor's daily life record of a country cannot be read by anyone, even the emperor himself can't read it, let alone modify it.

Zhu Xia has a habit, that is, the following dynasties write history for the previous dynasty. That is, for any dynasty that replaces the previous dynasty, they will definitely not praise the dynasty they overthrew. On the contrary, they will try their best to discredit it, no matter it is Either the people of the previous dynasty did it, or they would push up all the shit pots to show that overthrowing the previous dynasty was absolutely correct and great.

The demise of any dynasty must have its reasons, but the existence of any dynasty must have its achievements. The problem is that in the face of political correctness, those achievements are not even farts.

"I'm looking for historians, one is to write history for Jin, Zhao, Dai, Liang, Cheng, and Yan, and the other is to enrich the bureaucrats." Liu Yan doesn't need any deliberate ostentation, even with a smile on his face all the time, looking Incomparably warm, but the few people who faced him were all sweating profusely: "I heard that Mrs. Xi and Mrs. Sun are familiar with history?"

At the moment, Xi Zouchi and Sun Sheng only felt that they were under a lot of pressure. If they were too tense, their pores would secrete too much sweat. No weird behavior, let alone how uncomfortable it is.

Now, of course, there are no serious historians. With the demise of the Western Han Dynasty, this profession has long since ceased to have continuity. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the people in the Taishifu have changed from generation to generation. There really is no family of historians.

To say that recording history was an extremely important thing in ancient times, after the Eastern Han Dynasty, its status dropped again and again. The most obvious thing is that "Taishi" is no longer a Sangong, not even one of the Jiuqing, even himself There are no independent government offices.

After the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the Three Kingdoms came into being, the historians were simply cut in half, and their official names were all changed to Zuolang, which belonged to Zhongshu Province.

Jin usurped Wei and merged Shuhan and Soochow. It may be that the Sima family also felt that what they were doing was quite dishonest, and once again weakened the existence of historians. They were changed from Zhuoshulang to Dazhuo, and the status of the official office was reduced to become the secretary of the province. a subdivision of the .

Liu Yan didn't feel that he had any moral disadvantages. Even if he ended the small court of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it would be the end of a dynasty that was born unrighteously and destined to die in disgrace. There is really nothing to be ashamed of by future generations.Furthermore, he also knew the importance of history, so he definitely wanted to elevate the status of the historian again, but he would not let the historian do things that were not in his profession.

The former censor was one of the official positions of "Taishi Liao". During the Qin and Han Dynasties, the censor was specially picked out, and it is not a question of whether it is suitable to be assigned back. It is because the imperial envoy is one of the three princes. Higher rank than Sangong?That's impossible!

At the same time, it is not appropriate to assign historians to a certain department. Historians must have the right to be independent. Only when they are not interfered can the seriousness of recording history be guaranteed.

Liu Yan discussed with the ministers, but actually did not listen to the opinions of the ministers. He restored the existence of the Taishi Department, set up the Taishi Ling as the official, and set up Shaoqing, Shaoqing Shuhe and Xingling to control their respective departments. , and each has its own responsibility.

Although Taishi Ling is the highest official of the Taishi Department, he is actually the director of a library.

Shaoqing is in charge of administrative management, as well as money and food control.

Shaoqingshu is a person who follows the emperor all the time. Sima Qian in history has held this official position.

To put it bluntly, Xingling is an official at the grassroots level, who is responsible for controlling the servants, followers and others affiliated to the Taishi Department.

After listening to Liu Yan's words, Xi Zouchi and Sun Sheng began to wobble. They were not afraid, but they were too excited to control their bodies.

To write a history of a dynasty that has perished?As a literati, I don’t know what it is. Whoever hosts or participates in it is destined to be a career that will be famous in history. Even if you can participate in writing history in contemporary times, it is tantamount to being recognized as a talent, and you are destined to be envied when you are alive. And respect, you can still pass on your name to future generations after you die, can Xi Zouchi and Sun Sheng not be so excited?

Xi Zouchi is from Xiangyang, and his family has been a noble family in Jingchu for generations. The most famous and beautiful ancestor of his ancestors is Xiyu.

Born in the late Western Han Dynasty, Xi Yu followed Liu Xiu during Wang Mang's turmoil, at first as a servant.The servant is the emperor's close secretary. Although the official position is small, the influence is not low at all. To some extent, even the prime minister should not be treated with caution. A pair of small shoes can definitely make the prime minister uncomfortable.

If history had not been changed by Liu Yan, and when Huan Wen began to send troops out of Bashu to attack the Li family and become Han Dynasty, Xi Zhuozhi would have been conquered by Huan Wen, and he would have served under Huan Wen until Huan Wen was determined to succeed Jin. keep away.

Liu Yanyou learned about Xi Chiazhi from Lu Yi, Yu Yi, Wang Xizhi and others. The words and sentences they used to comment on Xi Chizhi might be different, but the general evaluation was the same. They said that Xi Chi chizhi was a very talented person. people.

Xi Zouchi is indeed a very talented person. Historically, he served Huan Wen at the beginning, then left Huan Wen and hibernated for a period of time, and then served as the prefect of Xingyang, waiting for the rise of Fu Jian in the former Qin Dynasty, and did not want to serve Fu Jian to hide Shan Lin was evaluated by the world as being as talented and knowledgeable as Lu Ji and Lu Yun. The latter two were very famous literati in the former Qin Dynasty.

Coincidentally, Sun Sheng was also conquered by Huan Wen in history. Before serving Huan Wen, he served as an assistant to Ren Tao Kan, Yu Liang, and Yu Yi. It can be said that no one who served him was a capable person. He also Being able to be conquered by powerful people many times is enough to prove your talent and learning.

Sun Sheng looks very gentle, but he is really not a scholar who has no power to restrain himself.Liu Yan also got information on this point from related understandings. Sun Sheng is a character who can lead the government with a pen and lead the army with a martial arts.

Liu Yanzhao chiseled his teeth purely because he wanted to be recruited into the Taishi Mansion.He has more expectations of Sun Sheng, and those who are capable of writing and martial arts will always make the ruler look up to him more.

Faced with Liu Yan's invitation, Xi Zhuozhi humbly agreed.

Under Liu Yan's gaze, Sun Sheng was under great pressure. He gritted his teeth and made a gesture of kneeling and pleading: "My son, although Xiaomin is familiar with history, he is better at military affairs."

Everyone looked sideways, they admired Sun Sheng's courage very much, they refused to enter the Taishi Mansion as an official, and asked Liu Yan to assign him an army.

"That being the case, let's leave it to the Taishi Mansion." Liu Yan would not lose his dignity and act furiously on the spot. As if he had not heard Sun Sheng's request, he turned to look at Ji Chang and said, "I'll do it if I learn to chisel my teeth." Will it be arranged by the Prime Minister?"

Ji Chang glanced at Sun Sheng without leaving any traces, his eyes stayed on Xi Zouchi for a breath, and smiled to Liu Yan: "No."

Sun Sheng was still kneeling, but Liu Yan walked away, and the rest of the people followed Liu Yan's walking.

The Temple of Heaven has been isolated, and the laborers who were working nearby have also been taken away. With Liu Yan as the center, many soldiers have long been guarding the surrounding area.

Ask Liu Yan to do something close to the people after his identity is exposed, such as shaking hands with the people?Even if he is willing to do it, the ministers who follow him will die against him.Now is not the modern age, nor is it a matter of whether you dislike it or not. You must not make any sudden moves when you belong to the society. The second is that the common people dare not even look at it. ?

Therefore, in many cases, it is not a question of whether Liu Yan has the heart or not, nor whether the ministers will accept it. In fact, it is a matter of the people who are "European elements are here, but they can't remember them. They are just European chickens." (Ada Choi's stalk)
Liu Yan was about to leave the Temple of Heaven. He was only separated by the area separated by soldiers. He waved his hands to the people from a distance, but the response he gave the next moment was a "Long Live" sound like a mountain roaring and a tsunami.

When people who were far away heard the shouts of "Long live" that broke out, they all looked in the direction of the sound in confusion.

These days, "Long live" is not just for the emperor. You can shout "Long live" a few times when you encounter something happy, and you can shout "Long live" even if you are unhappy. There is no taboo.

"What happened?"

"I do not know!"

"Could it be an extra meal tonight?"

"Maybe……?"

People who participated in all kinds of labor in the old and new Chang'an, their food and drink were prepared by the government, and they couldn't say how good the food would be, but they really wouldn't be hungry.When there are any festivals, the official will add some meals with a human touch. I dare not say big fish and meat, but it is also a kind of heart to have more meat in the soup.

"Isn't today a festival?" Shi Zhong clapped the dirt on his hands, bent down and patted the mud on his trouser legs, and then continued when he straightened up, "Which project should be completed?"

"Second Sister-in-law Ren's meat buns are absolutely delicious." Zhang Ding agreed with Shi Zhong's second guess, and couldn't help licking his lips when he thought of the meat buns: "Why don't you... buy a few when you get off work?"

Shi Zhong hesitated for a while before nodding, he really wanted to save money to buy a house in New Chang'an.

National projects not only drive workshops, but also drive many industries that have nothing to do with industry under the convergence of population, such as the catering industry is one of them.

Shi Zhong and Zhang Ding must not be able to afford high-end dining places. While eating delicacies from mountains and seas, listening to the music of silk and bamboo, and watching songs and dances, that is the life of rich and noble people. You can envy, but only envy, too far away out of reach.For them, the meat buns from Mrs. Ren's family only need a few copper coins, and it is a treat that can be eaten in their mouths.

Shi Zhong and the others heard the more and more passionate "Long Live" sound in the distance, and felt a little strange at the same time, it didn't take long for them to know what happened.

"Emperor..." Zhang Ding was stunned: "Here?"

Shi Zhong was completely stunned, and the rest of the people were also about the same.

The Son of Heaven is too far away from the people, almost like a sky and an underground, the usual "Tianzi" is equal to the sky above the head, no matter how you stretch out your hand, you will never be able to touch it.

In the common people's understanding, the Son of Heaven is their patriarch and the master of their lives. No one will say the word "Son of Heaven" easily, even if they want to say it, whoever is not with the Feeling apprehensive or excited, as if the emperor can really monitor everything in the world at all times, and dare not show the slightest disrespect.

"Long live!" Zhang Ding howled suddenly, startling the people around him a lot, before finishing the calculation, he shouted hoarsely: "Long live!"

As if reminded by Zhang Ding, everyone shouted along, and they also joined the ocean of shouting, contributing to the volume with people from afar.

Shi Zhong really never thought that the Son of Heaven would actually inspect the construction site. Even if he didn't see it with his own eyes at that moment, he suddenly felt that the Son of Heaven was no longer a title. Feelings are also born.

In the palace city, Cui Wan was chatting with Tuobaxiu at home, and the children next to them were making a fuss, when the shouts came from outside, both of them were stunned for a moment.

It can be heard in the harem, but for no reason it cannot be heard in other government offices in Miyagi. All the officials and bureaucrats stopped their work one after another, listening to the tsunami-like shouts with various postures and mentalities.

"Mother, what are they shouting?" Liu Shen was chasing and having fun with his brothers and sisters just now, he was attracted by the noise, and ran to Cui Wan without understanding, "Are you praising the father?"

The sound covered up the footsteps of Zhang Lan, Sang Miao, and Xie Daoyun coming together. The three of them appeared excitedly. After passing by, no one communicated in advance. Including Cui Wan and Tuobaxiu, the five women continued to shake hands. stop.

"I also want!"

"Little kid, go aside."

Liu Yan's fourth daughter, Liu Fu, held her mouth shut and almost didn't cry, but Liu Shen went to protect her and walked aside, looking at the excited elders inexplicably.

Cui Wan pretended to be listening, excited yet reserved, and said in a low voice, "Stable."

What is stable?It's just that the Liu family's situation is stable.

(End of this chapter)