The first dictionary in Chinese history is called "Shuowen Jiezi" and was compiled by Xu Shen of the Han Dynasty.
The original work was written between 100 AD and 121 AD. It has long been lost in later generations. Most of the ones that have been handed down are the Song Dynasty version or the Qing Dynasty annotated version. The original text is written in Xiaozhuan, explaining the source of the font word by word. After Xu Shen finished writing, he dedicated To Emperor An of the Han Dynasty.
As for the title of "Shuowen Jiezi", the original author Xu Shen explained it this way: When Cangjie first wrote a book, it was based on pictograms, so it was called Wen. Later, the pictographs and sounds complemented each other, so it was called Wen. Writers are objects and images. The root of the word, the word, means that the milk is fertilized and soaked in too much.
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. These characters are called "zi". In other words, "wen" is The first pictographs, "zi" are like the children born of these pictographs.
"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 before ancient times, and was originally created by Xu Junzhi."
It uses pinyin and radical index to explain the meaning of each word in detail. This kind of dictionary has never been seen in history. You can imagine what kind of sensation it will cause once it is successfully compiled and it will be famous for generations.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Uncle Sun Bao, an official of the Lu State, said: "The supreme leader has the establishment of virtue, the second is the meritorious service, and the third is the establishment of words." Although it has not been abolished for a long time, these are the three immortals." Kong Yingda also said: "The establishment of virtue means the creation of laws. To do good deeds and 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 have enough reason to spread it."
It can be seen that for literati, writing a book and establishing a theory is "establishing a statement". Being able to compile such a far-reaching classic as the "Dictionary" is enough to become a god with one book!
Naturally, Fang Jun would leave such a good thing to his cheap father.
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, as long as he does not rebel, there will be a Tang Dynasty , the descendants of the Fang family can be safe and worry-free.
The respect for the great Confucians in this era is a social behavior, and the status of the 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 impeachment of him by the DPRK. It happened that he also wanted to see his father and ask about countermeasures. Fang Xuanling has remained standing in the officialdom for decades. 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? He held up his hands and said gratefully: "In this case, Brother Yu is ashamed of himself. "
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. When she saw Fang Jun sitting calmly and calmly, even squinting his eyes to taste the tea carefully, she 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 went to plead for mercy, hoping that his majesty would be lenient and not be affected by the pressure of the imperial censor to deal with him? Or did he go to see his majesty?
Slander and severely attack those censors and officials?
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 honors and disgrace are nothing.
What? As long as we stay upright and are full of righteousness, a little slander, like the breeze blowing on our faces, 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.
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The son is not only talented and capable, but also has such courage. He is willing to bear humiliation and bear the burden for the future of the empire. How can Fang Xuanling, who has always been upright and honest, not be greatly comforted?
The eternal righteousness should be like this!
Fang Jun was a little bit dumbfounded. He did not agree with His Majesty Li Er's killing of the censor Yanguan, 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 a little bit."
Fang Xuanling was stunned and then said displeasedly: "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 way of speech in the Tang Dynasty will be blocked from now on.
From now on, no one dares to speak. This is the hidden danger of the empire! Even if you endure this time, what can you do? You have not reached the weakest level this year. His Majesty knows in his heart that you have been wronged. How can he not compensate you in the future?
?Compared with what you said now, if you endure this grievance, there will be 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, so 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 mighty emperor, in his old age
They will all be abnormally obsessed with the situation of the government and the stability of the world. 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. Will his ideals and planned future be in vain?
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.
To become an official...
Once upon a time, the young Junyan who went from Qingzhou to Guanzhong to seek refuge with Li Shimin was already sluggish and old. Fang Xuanling's life was full of ups and downs, from an unknown little scholar to the imperial prime minister who ruled the world. He was brilliant and heroic, and died in vain. It’s a pity. It is a great joy in life to be able to maintain an official career in old age, and then teach, study, and write.
But after you become an official, what will happen to your children and grandchildren?
Fang Xuanling is actually not very relieved about His Majesty Li Er. This emperor is wise and powerful, but his contradictory character is really a great hidden worry. If he were alive and thought about the love he had dedicated himself to for so many years, it would be No matter how big a mistake is, one can laugh it off, just like the eldest son's family being involved in a conspiracy...
Who can say that Your Majesty is not affectionate and does not miss old friendships?
But if he died...
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 remonstrance, 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 loyalty and advice, and secured the country." It is only Wei Zheng who has benefited others and achieved my achievements today, and is known throughout the world. How can I add him to the famous ministers of ancient times?"
Very wise, right?
However, Wei Zheng has been seriously ill recently, and he is afraid that he will not survive the spring. As a result, it has been spread in the palace that the emperor is dissatisfied with Wei Zheng for spreading the contents of "Daily Notes". Fang Xuanling, who is well familiar with His Majesty Li Er's temperament, knows that even if Wei Zheng dies, , I’m afraid it’s also a loss of honor. Your Majesty may settle old scores at some point...